Outside Huangzhou City.
As one of the eight major tribes of the Qiang people, the Biangwang Erji tribe had just suffered a major defeat.
Originally, they blocked the passage between the valleys, completely cutting off the north passage from Huangzhou City.
But today, a group of Xianbei cavalry suddenly appeared who were not afraid of death.
These cavalrymen mobilized their horses and raided the outpost of King Biji's tribe.
Caused a large number of casualties.
Only a small number of the defeated generals escaped and reported to King Bi's Erji tribe.
At this time, Daljia, the leader of the Erji tribe of King Biang, had also received the rewards of the defeated soldiers and knew how his soldiers and horses were defeated today.
"It shouldn't be! The Han people have such powerful soldiers and horses. They should have used them in the previous battles!"
After hearing the report, Daljia was shocked and frightened.
These defeated soldiers told him that today the Han people had more than a thousand armored cavalry in their hands, and they were able to attack without fear of swords, guns and arrows.
Moreover, the Han army's combat literacy is extremely high. Their charging speed is extremely fast, and they can also use horses to sprint. In this case, they can kill their own soldiers in the shortest time.
This news shocked Daljia. He never thought that in such a harsh environment, the Han people could have such strong strength.
"Sir, what should we do now?"
The leader of the Darjia tribe present here, also his son Dake, saw Darjia's frowning expression and asked aloud.
"Dark, I think we need to send out scouts to investigate."
Darja thought for a while and said.
"Sir, do you doubt that the Han people are stronger than us?"
Dak was surprised. He had never thought that his father would be so suspicious of the strength of the Han people.
"I suspect that the Han people are stronger than us, that's why I do this. Now, I need to send people to investigate this matter and report it to the superiors. I think the superiors will make corresponding arrangements. After all, they don't have enough food and grass. , it is impossible to allow this Han army to continue to wreak havoc. If this Han army really breaks through their defense line, they will have to evacuate Huangzhou City, and then we Qiang people will also be in danger. After all, the strength of the Han people is too terrifying." Darjia said.
"But sir, I'm worried that this Han army will escape under our noses. By then, I'm afraid we will suffer heavy losses again!" Dak frowned.
"No, the Han people can't be so smart, and I also believe that we Qiang people can't lose this war, because it's impossible for the Han people to slip away under the noses of us Qiang people. This time we We just need to wait and see what happens. I believe it won’t be long before we can obtain detailed information about the Han army. By then we will be able to determine what kind of strength the Han people have. Dak, now you lead a cavalry and go first Go and reconnoiter the situation. If the situation is true, I hope you can lead an army to surround this Han army and annihilate them all." Daljia ordered.
"Yes!" Dak took the order and left.
A moment later, Dake led more than a hundred Qiang cavalry and quietly lurked into the Han camp.
"Report! Sir, we found two corpses in the enemy camp. They should be the corpses of Qiang people."
Dark's men came to report.
"Corpse?"
After hearing these words, Daljia's expression changed, and he quickly ran to the enemy camp and saw the enemy's corpse.
"This...this...how is this possible!"
Looking at the corpse lying on the ground, Daljia was shaken and his face instantly turned pale.
Qiang people's corpses are usually placed in camps, but now their corpses appear here, which shows that someone is secretly stealing their corpses.
This was telling him that their Qiang army had been wiped out by the Han!
"Could it be...could that legend be true?"
Thinking of this, Daljia's forehead was dripping with cold sweat, and his whole body was shaking. He felt that his legs were weak. If it was like what the rumors said, then the Qiang people were really in trouble this time.
"Report! Sir, we found three other corpses, all of which are Qiang people. Judging from these three corpses, they should be committed by the same group of Qiang people. Moreover, these three Qiang corpses seem to have been strangled to death by someone. of."
At this moment, another scout came to Darja and reported.
"What!" When Daljia heard this, she suddenly slumped down on the chair.
He knew that the Qiang people's losses must be very serious this time, and their reputation would also be affected.
"Come here, please pass on the order and put the entire army on alert. Anyone who dares to act rashly will be killed without mercy!" Daljia ordered.
"yes!"
Soon, the horn sounded in Darjia's military camp. After the horn sounded, dozens of cavalry immediately appeared in his military camp and quickly dispersed in all directions.
"Dak!"
Daljia stopped Dak who was about to leave and asked, "What's the situation outside now?"
"Sir, the number of enemies is not large now, only two to three thousand people, but the weapons of this Han army are very sharp. Even the five hundred cavalry I sent are no match for this Han army, let alone us."
Dak said with a wry smile, he knew that the current situation was not good.
"This...this...what is going on? Why didn't you come and report it earlier?" Darja asked, glaring at Dak angrily.
"Sir, I am not to blame for this matter. It is our Qiang people who are careless. I just came here after receiving the news. I think you will know about this matter soon, and now the Han people are heading towards Huang The city of Huangzhou is approaching, and I'm worried that they will raid Huangzhou City," Duck said.
"You go down and rest first!"
Darja waved his hand and said.
After Dak retreated, he sat there with a gloomy expression.
"Why did the Han army suddenly appear near Huangzhou City?"
Darga murmured to himself.
If what happened this time was just a coincidence, Darja would never believe it was a coincidence. But if this coincidence was really just a coincidence, then it would be too much of a coincidence!
A familiar face appeared in his mind. Could it really be her?
This woman was the princess of the Qiang people back then.
"Brother..."
At this time, Dafu walked to Darjia and said: "Brother, if it is really that woman, then things will not be simple this time. I estimate that the Han people will definitely go south in large numbers this time. We Should something be done?"
"Duff, what do you think?"
Darja was silent for a while and then asked.
The speculations and suspicions in his heart are getting stronger and stronger now.
Duff also fell into deep thought when he heard Darja's inquiry.
"Brother, no matter whether she did this or not, if the loss of our Qiang people is too great this time, it will be a disaster for you and us Qiang people. I suggest that we must do everything we can to We must find a way to eliminate this scourge, otherwise, once the Han people move south in large numbers, we are likely to be annexed by the Han people, which is tantamount to annihilation for us! "
Duff said.
Daljia's eyes lit up when she heard Duff's words.
In fact, he had already been shaken in his heart. After all, they, the Qiang people, were all his people.
But deep down in his heart, he was always a little scared, so he kept hesitating. However, under Duff's persuasion, Daljia's worries gradually disappeared.
He believed his brother. Since Duff said so, there was indeed a great danger in this matter.
"Okay, I'm going to find my father now to discuss countermeasures. You guys stay here. Once the Han people show up, be sure to notify me as soon as possible."
Darja ordered.
"Yes!"
Several cavalrymen agreed in unison.
"Darjia, where are you going?"
At this moment, a cold voice suddenly came from behind Duff.
When Darja heard this voice, her heart suddenly tightened. She turned around and saw Darbar walking out of the tent and standing behind him.
"Father...Father! Listen to my explanation..."
Darja was startled and said quickly.
"Explanation? Explain what? What you just said is true?" Dabar looked at Darja and asked.
Darjia's face turned red when he heard this, and he quickly said: "This...this...this..."
"What? Do you want to deny it? You just said that the Han people have captured the southwest of our tribe. So where are they now and when will their reinforcements arrive? Tell me clearly. If you dare to deceive me again, I will Kill you."
"This..." Daljia's face turned pale after hearing this. Only now did he realize that the reason why Daljia suddenly appeared outside his camp was because he wanted to deceive him. This cunning The guy actually used provocation to deceive him.
Darja gritted his teeth and glared at Darbar.
"Hmph! Don't glare at me. I know what you are thinking. However, you are wrong. You will have no chance to stand up this time because I have already reported to my father and asked my father to order you, a traitor, to be beheaded. It's been shown to the public, now the entire Qiang people have surrendered to the Han army, so you just wait to be punished! Hahaha..." Dabar said arrogantly.
Darja trembled with anger when she heard Darbar's words.
"you you......"
He was so angry that he couldn't speak, but in the end he glared at Dabar fiercely and left angrily. Before leaving, he kept staring at Dabar, wishing to poke a hole in him.
After Darja left the camp, the look on Darbar's face became ferocious.
"Darjia, do you think you are my brother? If you hadn't encouraged the Qiang people to betray me, how could I have ended up in this situation today? Today I want you to pay with your blood until I report this matter to my father. , I want you, a fool, to be buried with you!"
Dabar said secretly in his heart.
After Darjia returned to his commander's camp, he immediately summoned the generals of all ethnic groups to come.
Soon, the army under Daljia gathered at the commander's camp.
When Darjia came to these generals, none of them dared to say a word after seeing Darjia's angry face.
Darjia saw that the soldiers were all lowering their heads and not daring to look at him. He snorted coldly and said, "Everyone, get up! Now the Han army has moved south. We must be ready for battle. I hope you all remember that now You are the heads of our Darjia clan, not slaves of the Han clan. You must be responsible for your actions.
If your tribe is defeated in this battle this time, then I will personally lead the troops and slaughter all your tribes. Do you understand? "
Darja glanced around and shouted coldly at the soldiers under his command.
"Yes, patriarch."
After hearing Darjia's words, these soldiers replied one after another.
"Well, very good. Let's start arranging personnel and supplies now. I have already asked my father for reinforcements. As long as my father can mobilize enough soldiers and horses, we can completely defeat the Han people. Then we can plunder the Han people. What do you think of wealth and food?" Darga shouted.
After Darja said this, the generals under his command all roared excitedly. They all imagined in their hearts what kind of sweet dream they would enjoy after getting the treasures. They even couldn't wait. .
At this moment, a general hurriedly ran into the commander's camp.
"Clan leader, something big has happened, something big has happened."
The general ran over in panic.
"What's all the fuss about?"
Darja looked at the soldier and said dissatisfiedly.
"Chief, the Han army has arrived at the shore of Huangshui River and is now confronting us."
The general gasped.
"What did you just say? The Han army has arrived at the Huangshui River?" Darjia's face suddenly turned pale when he heard this, and he said in disbelief.
"Yes! Patriarch, the Han army has arrived at the bank of Huangshui River, and they have sent envoys to ask the leaders of the Qiang people for the land of the Qiang country, as well as their treasures and population."
The general said.
Hearing the soldier's words, Daljia's heart beat violently. He felt that his breathing had stopped and his face turned pale.
"This...how is this possible?"
"The Han people obviously don't have much military strength. Why can they defeat our Qiang alliance so easily and take away our land and population?"
Darja looked at Darbar in shock.
"How do I know?" Dabar curled his lips and said.
Hearing this, Daljia was filled with doubts.
He is unwilling to accept the current ending.
"Dabar, the Han people are determined to annihilate all the Qiang people this time! How can you still laugh?"
"Humph, it's none of your business whether I laugh or not. Do you think I will feel sad because of this? Let me tell you, who am I, Dabar? How can I, Dabar, feel scared because of this? Humph... .." Dabar looked at Darja and said loudly.
"you......"
Hearing Darbar's words, Darja's face became even more ugly.
"Chief, what should we do now?
