Boom!
With a loud bang, the Gangke people watched in shock as the two thousand Saka and the five thousand Qixi Protectorate soldiers crashed into each other like a black tide. Ah, miserable cries rang out incessantly, the people of the Sai race fell off their horses one after another.
Although the Saka were one of the strongest mercenary tribes in the Western Region, they were no match for the fully armed Tang Dynasty soldiers. Wang Chong did not even use any of his abilities in this wave of attacks. With just one wave of attacks, the two thousand Saka were immediately scattered. Only a few dozen survived.
The ground was covered with corpses.
Although the Qixi Protectorate was not as strong as Wang Chong's Wushang Iron Cavalry, they were still well-trained and forged through blood on the cruel battlefield. It was too easy for them to deal with these mercenaries.
"Run! Report to the chief! "
"You Tang people will regret this!"
…
The Saka who were lucky enough to survive fled in all directions.
"Don't chase a cornered enemy. Come back!"
Wang Chong said lightly.
"Marquis! The chief of the Gangke people is here! "
Suddenly, a scout from the Qixi Protectorate whispered into Wang Chong's ear. Wang Chong's heart skipped a beat. He turned his head to look. Half of the Gangke people's territory was dead silent. Pairs of eyes looked over from all directions and landed on Wang Chong and the five thousand Qixi Protectorate soldiers.
At the front of the Gangke people's territory, a middle-aged man with eyes as sharp as lightning was walking towards Wang Chong.
"Why are you helping us?"
This was the first sentence the King Of Gangke said. His eyes were cautious as he carefully sized up Wang Chong. He did not look as happy as he imagined.
Won Shu-young opened his mouth, wanting to say something but hesitating.
"Do you know that your help has brought disaster to me?"
The King Of Gangke continued. He looked at Wang Chong, and what came out of his mouth was actually fluent Han Chinese. The Qixi officers around Wang Chong paled at these words.
"How dare you! We helped you, yet you're blaming us? "
"What an ungrateful person!"
No one had expected that this would be the result of helping the Gangke people kill the Saka people.
Wang Chong chuckled and raised an arm to stop the crowd.
"Since that's the case, why did the leader retaliate just now? Just let the Saka take away all the cows and sheep, why do we need to resist? "
"This is our own business, you don't have to worry about it."
The King Of Gangke's expression changed.
"Leader, you've already made your choice. Why did you lie to yourself?"
Wang Chong rested his hand on the saddle, unperturbed.
"The Tang people are friends, not enemies. Why is the leader so nervous? Moreover, the leader speaks fluent Han Chinese. You should have studied in the capital in your early years. The leader should know the style of the Tang people. If the Gangke people wish to make a comeback and escape the fate of being enslaved by the Saka, we are the best choice for the leader. "
“！！！”
The Gangke King's eyes widened in shock at the words' traveling '. He carefully examined Wang Chong as if he was meeting this young general of the Tang dynasty for the first time.
Wang Chong only smiled. It was impossible for a Gangke people to give birth to such a heroic man. In fact, the translucent jade pendant on his waist was more than enough proof.
It was a typical Han jade pendant.
This was also the reason why Wang Chong chose the Gangke people as his ally.
"I don't know what you're talking about, but the situation in the Western Region isn't as simple as you Tang people think. The Saka have tens of thousands of soldiers. You shouldn't have let them go just now. They'll only attract more people. "
The King Of Gangke said.
"Hehe, then I'll just kill all the people they attract."
Wang Chong said casually. His tone naturally revealed the disdain of a superior.
The King Of Gangke trembled as he carefully examined the young man on the horse. This Tang people teenager looked very young. He was sixteen years old and couldn't be older than seventeen. This was very rare among the Tang people. The King Of Gangke had indeed traveled in the capital of the Tang dynasty and met many big shots, but he had rarely seen such a young leader.
What he was most concerned about was the teenager's eyes. They were deep, disdainful, and the overall situation was under his control. That unmoving aura was definitely not something an ordinary general could have.
"There's no way to kill them all. The Saka are endless. They have a huge force here …"
The King Of Gangke said.
"Then we'll just kill all the Saka. That'll solve the problem."
Wang Chong said casually.
His expression was calm, but the light that shone from his eyelids made people's hearts palpitate.
"Who the hell are you?"
The King Of Gangke's heart was beating wildly. He finally couldn't say anything else. He realized that the identity of this teenager from the Tang people was far more mysterious than he had imagined. He wanted to easily wipe out a powerful tribe that had hundreds of years of history in the Western Region, easily erasing it. If it were someone else, they would only be considered a madman.
But Wang Chong's tone and expression made it impossible to treat him as a joke. Moreover, the five thousand soldiers of the Qixi Protectorate reeking of blood were enough to make anyone treat Wang Chong's words with great caution.
"You Gangke people are too ignorant and inexperienced. You don't even recognize our lord. He's Qixi Protector-General, the Son of Heaven's disciple, the Young Marquis of the Tang dynasty!"
Behind Wang Chong, Xue Qianjun shook the reins and urged his horse forward.
"Qixi Protector-General!"
The King Of Gangke's body trembled in shock. No matter how ignorant and inexperienced he was, no matter how remote the territory of the Gangke people was, he still knew that two major figures whose names had recently shaken the Western Regions, the Black Wolf Yabgu Agudu Lan and the Ouzan Brigadier General Dayan Mangpoje, had died in the short span of a few months at the hands of a youth from the Tang dynasty called Wang Chong.
Moreover, this Wang Chong had replaced the unyielding and domineering Fomonlința to ascend to the position of Qixi Protector-General. It was rumored that Fomonlința had not relinquished his position willingly or unwillingly, but that he had lost to Wang Chong in a struggle.
In short, there were many legends about him, each one extremely mysterious.
The King Of Gangke had never imagined that the youngest Protector-General of the Tang dynasty would appear before him.
So it was him!
The King Of Gangke's mind was deeply shaken. He had been waiting for a chance for many years. If he could obtain the help of the Tang dynasty's Qixi Protector-General and the tens of thousands of Tang soldiers, the Gangke people might truly be able to break free from the slavery of the Saka and change the humiliating status of the Gangke people that had remained unchanged for centuries.
"Rumble!"
Just as they were deep in thought, the earth suddenly shook like a sieve. At the same time, a frenzied aura appeared in everyone's perception. Wang Chong and the King Of Gangke turned their heads and saw howls coming from the west, dust rising into the air. Through the dust, they could see tens of thousands of people approaching.
The Saka!
The King Of Gangke's words had unfortunately come true. Those fleeing match participants had sent the news back, summoning the true Saka army. The Gangke King's heart sank at the sight of the Saka army that seemed to cover the heavens and earth. He had never worried about his own safety, but for his people …
"Xue Qianjun, distribute the weapons and armor you've prepared to them!"
At this moment, a voice rang out in the King Of Gangke's ears. Xue Qianjun and several dozen Qixi Protectorate soldiers strode forward and threw metal chests in front of the King Of Gangke. The chests opened to reveal countless sets of armor and gleaming weapons …
In the distance, tens of thousands of Saka soldiers were charging in like a tsunami. However, at the forefront of the army was a pure white Saka steed. On its back was a Saka leader in his thirties, his muscles bulging and his back covered in scars from swords and sabers.
"People of the Tang dynasty, we Saka have never had any grudges with you, so why are you helping the Gangke people kill our people?"
The Saka leader led a few of his subordinates and flew over. He ignored the King Of Gangke and stared straight at Wang Chong. His gaze was fierce and filled with murderous intent.
The Saka were the strongest among the mercenaries, so they were not afraid of even the government army.
"Heh."
Wang Chong's lips curled into a smile as he slowly urged his horse forward. Under the gazes of countless people, he finally revealed his true purpose for coming here.
"Because I want to borrow you Sai people to pass on a message. All the fickle mercenary tribes have only one path, death! That's what will happen to the Saka!! "
Wang Chong's words were deafening, and everyone was stunned. Even the King Of Gangke was shocked. He had always thought that Wang Chong was here for him, but only now did he realize that Wang Chong's real target was not him, but the powerful Saka!
All was silent, and as everyone watched, Wang Chong's energy began to surge, his entire body exploding with a powerful aura. As he stared at the sea of Saka, the smile on his lips slowly faded, his expression turning cruel and callous.
The Saka!
This was an extremely powerful mercenary tribe in the Western Regions, but their weaknesses were as obvious as their strengths: they were fickle and untrustworthy. When they accepted a job, as long as the other party offered a higher price, they could tear up the contract at any time and help the enemy deal with the original employer.
It was through this method that the Saka had repeatedly amassed so much wealth that they had developed to their current level.
In the Battle of Talas, Wang Chong would be facing a flood of Arabs. They were not only powerful, but also outnumbered the Tang dynasty's army in the Western Regions. If Wang Chong wanted to defeat them, he would need to recruit a large number of loyal mercenaries, not the Karluks or the even more shameless Saka.
A betrayal on the battlefield would be a fatal blow!
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