Tusozo looked around suspiciously. He waved his arm and shouted, "Search!"
He had brought the tribe's most elite warriors with him. Although there were only about a hundred of them, they were all skilled. At his order, the Turks immediately unsheathed their scimitars and spread out along the tents, searching through the thick grass. They brandished their scimitars from time to time, chopping off the grass and branches as they quickly advanced.
"Is she back?!" Looking at the warriors of his tribe moving forward, Tusozzo muttered to himself. His eyes flashed with a bright and excited glint.
Zhao Kangning's face was bruised and swollen, and his face was pale. However, he had no choice but to lower his head. The hope of returning to China rested on the Turkic Right King. How could he dare to offend Tusozo? He had no choice but to endure the whip.
Hearing Tusozo's mutterings, the young prince gritted his teeth and forced himself forward. "Milord, what are you looking for?"
His words and actions did not seem to be out of Tusozo's expectations. The young Turkic Right King looked at him and slowly said, "I'm looking for a scent."
Seeing that Tusozo did not act violently, Zhao Kangning temporarily found some comfort. He covered his face and said, "A scent? Milord, can you explain it in more detail?! "
Tusozo laughed. "It's about the woman Tusozo likes. You won't understand even if I explain."
Zhao Kangning hurriedly smiled apologetically. "I see! The woman that Milord of the Right King likes must be intelligent and as beautiful as a fairy. She's like the most brilliant kapok on the grassland. Kangning wishes Milord success in his dreams and to achieve his great ambition as soon as possible! "
This sentence seemed to be very effective. Tusozzo smiled and patted Zhao Kangning on the shoulder. He said, "Not only that, she is a hundred times stronger than you think. Young Prince, I know you are worried about the war at the frontline. I was too excited just now and made a mistake. Please don't take it to heart. "
"Not at all. Not at all. "The young prince was flattered and cupped his fists." The Right King is right. Kangning is too eager to advance. It's indeed inappropriate. "
Tusozzo grunted a few times. "Tomorrow morning, 100,000 elites will rush to the front line. At this moment, if I were to make an unusual request to the Imperial Tutor, others would definitely think that I was a coward. What was clearly reasonable would ultimately become unreasonable. I, Tusozzo, would not do such a foolish thing. If what you just said is true, and Badru really did take the opportunity to suppress the warriors of my tribe, I will report this to the Great Khan at an appropriate time. I believe that the Great Khan will definitely deal with this matter impartially and punish the scoundrel. Give justice to our warriors! "
With these words, it was worth it to suffer the whip just now. Zhao Kangning was overjoyed. He bowed and cupped his fists. "On behalf of my King Father in the underworld, and on behalf of the people of China who are suffering, Kangning thanks you for your kindness."
"There's no need to thank me." Tusozzo helped him up slightly. "You're also thinking for the sake of the Khaganate. Although your words are a little extreme, even if the Great Khan hears about it, no one will blame you."
Other than nodding his head in joy, Zhao Kangning could not find any other words to describe his current feelings.
The two of them exchanged a few words. The Turkic warrior in charge of the search had already returned. In his hands were a few bunches of wet flowers that were dripping with water.
"Right Prince, there's nothing unusual in the bushes. The warriors only fished up these flowers from Lake Wu. They're all commonly seen around the lake. It's possible that they were abandoned by the tribe's herdsmen. "
Zhao Kangning had been with the Turks for some time, so he could somewhat understand the words of this warrior.
Tusozzo took the soaked flowers and sniffed them a few times. After a long time, he let out a long sigh and slowly shook his head. However, the joy on his face could no longer be suppressed. "Is it her?! It's about time. She should be back!! "
"Congratulations, Lord Right Prince!" Zhao Kangning could hear everything clearly beside him. How could he let go of this opportunity to flatter him?
Gazing at the tightly bunched flowers, Tusozzo shook his head and smiled. His deep blue eyes shone brightly as he muttered to himself, "Your status is no longer the same, but you still love to laugh and play around!"
The young and valiant Turkic Right Prince took in a deep breath. The gentle smile on his face would leave anyone who saw it dumbfounded.
Zhao Kangning blinked his eyes. It was clear that he was thinking about the background of a woman who could make a hero like Tusozzo fall in love with her. He looked around and asked in confusion, "Lord Right Prince, do you mean to say that the Princess is nearby?!"
Zhao Kangning was a slippery fellow. He had already mentioned the Princess. Tusozzo laughed and shook his head. "Young Prince, you're mistaken. She can't be my Princess!"
Can't be? Then why are you so happy? Zhao Kangning was perplexed.
Tusozzo did not bother to explain. He smiled and sighed. "I grew up with her on the steppe. She's the most beautiful and outstanding woman our Turkic Khaganate has seen in a hundred years. She's intelligent, unparalleled, decisive, and has a unique personality. She doesn't like people asking about her whereabouts. It's already a pleasant surprise for us to see these flowers at Lake Wu! However, based on my guess, if there are no accidents, she'll be returning to the royal court in a few days. After all, the big day is coming soon. "
At the mention of the big day, an excited smile appeared on Tusozzo's face. His eyes were filled with desire. Zhao Kangning hurriedly asked, "Milord, what's the big day?!"
Tusozzo laughed and shook his head in silence. One of his attendants shouted in dissatisfaction, "Young Prince Zhao, you've been in the Khaganate for so long. Don't you know that our royal court holds a sheep-catching competition every spring?!"
Sheep-Catching competition? Zhao Kangning was enlightened. He hurriedly cupped his fists and said respectfully, "I see. Kang Ning wishes the Right Prince Daren a quick victory and success. In the future, Kangning will definitely send the most luxurious pearls produced in China to congratulate Your Excellency on the big day! "
"Good, good!" Tusozzo laughed heartily, his eyes filled with joy.
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"General, should we make our move now?!" After diving underwater for a long time, far away from Tusozzo's tent, Xu Zhen emerged from the water and let out a long breath. He excitedly gestured with his hands, his face filled with ferocity.
This Turkic King of the Right Tusozo was undoubtedly a big fish. If they could kill him, they would be cutting off the left and right arms of the Turks. Moreover, there was also that Zhao Kangning, who had sold out his ancestors for glory, which made his teeth itch with hatred. If they could kill both of them, it would be killing two birds with one stone. No wonder Xu Zhen's eyes were shining.
Looking at the other side of the lake, the Turks and Zhao Kangning were chatting happily. The hundreds of elite guards of the Right Prince had gradually increased their patrol area. They even stationed a team of guards on the lake. Lin Wanrong slowly shook his head. "This Tusozzo is not an idiot like Sheng Dan. He's an extremely cautious person. The formation of the camp is also very particular. The campfire is set up on the shore, but the tents are far away from the water. It's impossible to surround him. With the protection of the hundreds of elites, as long as there is the slightest disturbance, he can escape on his horse. "
Xu Zhen carefully sized up Tusozzo's camp. Just as Lin Wanrong said, the Turkic Right Prince was indeed extraordinary. Their tents were spaced apart, and they were on the defensive. The hundreds of Turkic guards were the elites of the Hu. They were all powerful and experienced in battle. The patrol area had expanded to several hundred zhang. No matter which direction they attacked from, they would be exposed. It might be difficult for them to defend, but it was not difficult for them to escape.
Xu Zhen sighed helplessly with a bitter expression. Lin Wanrong patted his shoulder and said solemnly, "Little Xu, you must remember. Our target is not just Tusozzo, but the entire Turkic royal court! Capture Kizil. That is the most direct and powerful blow to the Hu! As for Tusozzo and Zhao Kangning, there will be a time to deal with them! "
Xu Zhen's expression shook and he nodded anxiously. "General is right. We should give up on the weak and capture the strong. That will be satisfying."
Lin Wanrong patted his shoulder and laughed. From the conversation between Zhao Kangning and Tusozzo, they learned that the hundred thousand Hu gathered outside Kizil were about to reinforce the Helan Mountains. It seemed that Xu Zhiqing was trying to attract the enemy's attention and cooperate with Lin Wanrong's operation.
They climbed up the shore and did an inventory of the troops. After setting up the hidden sentries, they hurried back.
Hu Bugui, Gao Qiu, Li Wuling, and the others were already impatient. When they saw them return, they immediately surrounded them. "General Lin, is there any news from the front?!"
Lin Wanrong nodded and recounted what he had seen and heard in the lake. Everyone was dumbfounded. Just Zhao Kangning alone was incredible enough. With the addition of the powerful Turkic Right Prince Tusozzo, General Lin's appearance, the effect was immediate.
"That bastard who betrayed his ancestors for glory!" Gao Qiu cursed angrily. His target was the former Crown Prince of King Cheng, Zhao Kangning.
Hu Bugui laughed. "To provoke the Turkic Right and Left Princes and even persuade Tusozzo to overthrow him, the young prince sure has guts!"
Lin Wanrong sighed. "There's no need to talk about Zhao Kangning. Someone will deal with him sooner or later. I didn't expect this Tusozzo to be so young. He's not even thirty years old and has already become the Turkic Right Prince! "
Hu Bugui said in a deep voice, "Tusozzo must not be underestimated. He inherited his father's business at the age of thirteen and in less than twenty years, he managed his tribe to become one of the largest tribes in the Turkic Khaganate. During this period, he fought in the north and south and defeated the Nine Families Tiele five times. He is the greatest contributor to the Turkic Khaganate's unification of the steppe. He's extremely ambitious, resolute, and handsome. He has an extremely high reputation within the Turkic Khaganate. He's not even thirty years old, but he's already comparable to the old Badru. Although I've never fought with him, the reputation of the Right Prince of the Turkic Khaganate has long resounded in my ears. "
So this Tusozzo has been fighting for almost twenty years. That's more than twenty times more than me. I'm ashamed, I'm ashamed. Lin Wanrong laughed. "Since Tusozzo is so powerful, why did the heavy responsibility of attacking the Helan Mountains fall on Badru's shoulders?"
"This is what they mean by 'old ginger is spicier'. Badru's tribe is the number one tribe of the Turkic Khaganate. Even Lu Dongzan was born in this tribe, so how could they allow their military power to fall into someone else's hands? In order to attack China, the Turkic Khaganate had gathered all their military forces. Do you think Tusozzo would feel good about handing over his most trusted warriors to Badru? It's said that the conflict between the Turkic Right and Left Princes started from Tusozzo's father. "
No wonder Zhao Kangning dared to sow discord. It turned out that there were so many reasons behind it. Tusozzo was indeed wronged. Lin Wanrong nodded and suddenly asked, "Brother Hu, have you seen the Turkic Khaganate before?!"
Hu Bugui shook his head and sighed. "The Turkic Khaganate is far away in Kizil, and we've never even entered the plains, so how could we have seen the Turkic Khaganate? It's not just me, even Marshal Li Tai has never seen what the Turkic Khaganate looks like despite fighting with the Hu all his life. Speaking of which, how many of the Turkic Khaganate have seen what our Emperor looks like? "
Old Hu's analogy was interesting. Lin Wanrong nodded and smiled. "If that's the case, then we're likely to be the first Chinese to see the Turkic Khaganate?!"
The few of them burst into laughter, their hearts filled with anticipation. This was not a joke. As long as they could capture Kizil, not only would they be able to see the Turkic Khaganate, they could even capture him alive and skin him alive.
The Turkic Khaganate had sent Lu Dongzan as an envoy to China to ask for Princess Nishang's hand in marriage, so their Khaganate should be around forty to fifty years old. Lin Wanrong shook his head and said seriously, "According to Tusozzo and Zhao Kangning's conversation, the one hundred thousand soldiers on the outskirts of Kizil will arrive at the frontlines tomorrow. How many soldiers will Lu Dongzan leave behind for the Turkic Royal Court?! "
Everyone looked at each other. Only Lu Dongzan would be able to answer this question. Hu Bugui was the most familiar with the habits of the Turkic Khaganate, so he hesitated for a moment before saying softly, "Kizil is not like other places. This is the Turkic Royal Court, so it's heavily guarded by the Hu. Although it's close to the Altai Mountains and has never been attacked before, the Hu will not let their guard down too much. Based on my estimation, Lu Dongzan will leave at least ten thousand elite cavalry behind in case of emergency. Together with the city's defenses, Kizil should have around twenty thousand soldiers. "
Hu Bugui's estimation was reasonable. On the grasslands, ten thousand Turkic cavalry was already an unstoppable force. Furthermore, there was the city's defenses, as well as the able-bodied men in the city and the guards of the Turkic Royal Court. There would definitely be more than twenty thousand soldiers.
To use five thousand soldiers to fight against twenty thousand Turkic Khaganate, and it was a siege. Even a fool would know how difficult this task was. Even if they were determined to die, they couldn't just send themselves to their deaths like this. Lin Wanrong's brows were tightly knitted together.
The battle of Kizil might be their final battle, and it would definitely be a battle that would go down in history. Regardless of the outcome, these five thousand soldiers had already been engraved in the annals of history. But as the commander-in-chief, it would always be his responsibility to pay the smallest price in exchange for the greatest victory.
Everyone gradually quietened down as they silently looked at Lin Wanrong. At such a crucial moment, every decision he made would determine the fate of five thousand soldiers.
The atmosphere was so quiet that it was somewhat stifling. Lin Wanrong slowly paced a few steps before suddenly coming to a stop. He lifted his head and asked, "Brother Hu, have you heard of the sheep-catching competition?!"
Sheep-Catching competition? Everyone was taken aback. Hu Buhui hurriedly nodded, "I have, I have. This is the most famous event in the grasslands. "
"Oh?" Lin Wanrong asked excitedly, "How does one catch a sheep-catching competition?"
"The grasslands' sheep-catching competition, to put it bluntly, is similar to our China's joust to find a spouse!"
"Joust to find a spouse?! That's what I like to hear. "Gao Qiu's eyes lit up, his interest piqued," How can sheep-catching and joust be linked together? Old Hu, quickly tell me. "
Old Hu nodded and smiled, "The Hu's custom of matchmaking is different from our China's. We pay particular attention to the wishes of our parents and the words of a matchmaker, but for the Hu, they believe in free interaction. It is natural for men and women to meet and fall in love. "
"That's not bad." Li Wuling clapped his hands, "This suits Brother Lin's taste. He has a hundred blind dates. He can make a hundred and one. "
Lin Wanrong rolled his eyes. Everyone laughed heartily.
"This kind of free interaction is a good thing. But among the Turkic tribes, there is an imbalance of men and women, and they live in different parts of the grasslands, so it is not easy to meet. Thus, the sheep-catching competition, which was originally used to celebrate the harvest, was changed to spring, and became a matchmaking event for the Hu. At that time, the unmarried women of the various tribes will watch the sheep-catching competition, and choose their sweethearts. No matter if you are a noble or a commoner, you can participate in this sheep-catching competition. To ensure fairness, and to prevent persecution, the warriors who participate in the competition must cover their faces with black cloth, and be marked with a number. The first person to arrive at the destination with the sheep-catching competition will be the warrior of the grasslands. And the woman with the highest status will be able to choose the strongest warrior as her husband. "
Sheep catching with a mask?! This is really exciting! Lin Wanrong giggled, "The Turkic people are really creative, how is this sheep-catching, it is clearly a man catching."
Amidst the laughter, Hu Bugui was startled and exclaimed in joy, "General, don't tell me you're planning to make use of this competition?!"
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