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"Whoosh whoosh..."
Thousands of crossbow arrows roared out from the horseback, shooting down the Monro cavalry like the autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves.
In an instant, the horses neighed and people fell on their backs!
"Alas~~"
Tuoba Hongye closed his eyes in pain, tightened his grip on the horse's reins, and shook his head in despair. In his heart, he had already made an accurate judgment on this decisive battle.
Failed!
The invincible Mengluo Cavalry was defeated by the Central Plains people whom I looked down on the most in the past.
This was also the first time that Tuoba Hongye saw the Han army's cavalry tactics, the first time that he understood that cavalry could be used in this way, and the first time that he felt how terrifying the power of the cavalry charge was.
But he is really unwilling!
In terms of one-on-one combat, Tuoba Hongye was confident that the Mengluo cavalry could easily defeat the Han army's cavalry, and that the Han army would not be able to surpass them in another ten years, even if the armor on their bodies could make cavalry and archery less threatening.
After all, the Munro Cavalry is the most powerful cavalry in the world.
However, in the face of a wall-mounted offensive, this kind of personal bravery is so insignificant and even ridiculous.
Tuoba Hongye is not as closed-minded and blindly arrogant as King Mite. On the contrary, he constantly learns the cultures of other countries and takes their essence to improve and strengthen the empire's strength.
However, the time was too short. To be precise, Liu Ce's rise was too sudden, without any warning, which led to today's failure.
Moreover, after the failure, what impact will it have on the Tuoba clan and even the entire grassland? Tuoba Hongye, as a generation of emperors, is very clear.
Tuoba Hongye took one last look at Murong Bu, who was standing still on the hillside, and then waved his hand and made an action that surprised everyone.
"Stop fighting. The Holy Emperor wants to say a few words to your coach. Stop fighting!"
Tuoba Hongye's soldiers, carrying Sutulu on their shoulders, rushed to the front of the formation and loudly announced the end of the war.
At the same time, the horn of armistice sounded throughout the country...
Murong Lianwen, who was on the hillside, heard the sound of the horn and frowned: "What does Tuoba Hongye want to do with this move?"
Murong Chui: "Flag Master, can we launch an attack now?"
Murong Lian shook his head: "No, it's not the time yet. At this moment, both the Han army and the Tuoba clan still have strength. Launching an offensive will only cause us more casualties. Let's wait and see what happens."
After Huo Qing heard the enemy's truce horn, he waved his hand directly and replied without any hesitation: "Blow the horn, truce."
"Woo~~"
Even though Zhou Tai was very puzzled, he still ordered the trumpeter to blow the trumpet as Huo Qing said.
Immediately, the red-eyed soldiers from both sides who were originally killed lined up in two waves and returned to their respective formations to stand by. An extremely strange scene appeared on the grassland.
Not long after, Tuoba Hongye ignored the obstruction of Tuoba Xi and others and rode his horse directly to the front of the formation. He endured the pain and torture and shouted with all his strength: "The leader of the army on the opposite side is the hussar general Huo Qing? I, Holy Emperor of the Munro Empire, please come forward and explain!”
Huo Qing immediately stepped out: "I am Huo Qing, the Han hussar general. I wonder what the Holy Emperor wants to say to this general?"
Tuoba Hongye looked at Huo Qing carefully, and then nodded imperceptibly: "Huo Qing, do you have the courage to talk to me alone?"
Huo Qing smiled slightly: "Since it is an invitation from the Holy Emperor, how can I, the general, spoil your interest?"
After hearing this, Zhou Tai, who was on the other side, hurriedly advised: "General Huo, I am afraid that there is fraud, so let me work with you..."
Before he finished speaking, Huo Qing stopped him: "After all, he is also the father-in-law of this general. What could happen if the son-in-law says a few words to his father-in-law? Don't worry..."
Then, Huo Qing and Tuoba Hongye rode their horses side by side, five steps apart, towards the hill on the left.
"Huo Qing, it is true that a hero comes from a young age. When I was the same age as you, I was like you. Now I am really relieved that Yue'er will marry you."
"That's ridiculous. The Holy Emperor's meeting with this general must not be as simple as just reminiscing about old times, right?"
"Huo Qing, let me ask you, are you really planning to take my head?"
"The Holy Emperor is overthinking it. This general wants the Holy Emperor's head, but His Majesty personally ordered that only the last general be allowed to defeat the Munro people, specifically stating that you will be spared your life."
Tuoba Hongye was stunned when he heard the words, and soon understood the meaning of Huo Qing's words, and couldn't help showing a bitter expression:
"Well, what a great Han Dynasty monarch. The Central Plains has such a profound king. In less than twenty years, the Central Plains will surely surpass any previous era."
Huo Qing smiled slightly: "What the Holy Emperor said is true, the great man will surely stand on top of the world."
Tuoba Hongye sighed: "I lost this war, Huo Qing, please take my head and take credit..."
Huo Qing shook his head: "General, I said before that I won't take your head."
Tuoba Hongye said: "I don't have much time left. Even if you let me go, I won't be able to return to the royal court alive. After all, someone is deliberately trying to kill me!"
Huo Qing looked back at Murong in the distance and asked, "Does the Holy Emperor refer to the group of rebels?"
Tuoba Hongye did not directly answer Huo Qing's words: "I am the king of the Mengluo Empire. I conquered this country on horseback since I was a child.
After this battle, the fragmentation of the grassland has become a foregone conclusion, and my sons are really incompetent, and none of them can take charge of the overall situation.
At this time, I only hope to trade my head for the safety of my Tuoba clan. Huo Qing, my son-in-law, do you understand what I mean? "
Huo Qing took a deep breath: "General, I understand, but I will not trade with your head."
Tuoba Hongye's face sank: "Are you afraid of being blamed by Yue'er? Huo Qing, you are a man, especially on the battlefield, you cannot be affectionate, so you should make a decisive decision immediately!"
Huo Qing still shook his head: "Holy Emperor, if there is nothing else, our conversation ends here. Your Majesty originally intended to have good relations with the Tuoba clan.
Even after your death, the people of the Tuoba clan will be protected by the Han Dynasty. This is your Majesty's wish. "
Tuoba Hongye closed his eyes and said nothing for a long time, "Okay, in this case, I can't let the villain succeed. In the name of your father-in-law, I implore you one thing.
After my death, you can occupy everything in the royal court, but after that, please do not protect the people of my Tuoba clan. You must agree to me. "
Huo Qing understood what Tuoba Hongye meant, nodded vigorously, cupped his hands and said, "My son-in-law agrees to my father-in-law's request!"
"Hahahaha, okay, okay!"
Tuoba Hongye, who received Huo Qing's nod, laughed three times, suddenly turned his horse around, raised his arms in front of the formation and shouted:
"Warriors, listen to my orders now! Murong's tribe intends to rebel and destroy the peace of our Mengluo Empire. Now, you follow my banner and attack Murong's tribe! Kill!"
"Kill~~"
"Ouch~~"
It has to be said that the Tuoba clan's Mengluo cavalry was unquestionably loyal to Tuoba Hongye. With his order, they all howled and roared towards the location of Murong's tribe...
