In the silence, a general spoke up, letting out a sigh:
"Your Majesty, it's not that we didn't fight bravely, but they... they are just too good at fighting."
"Those heavily armored cavalrymen had absolutely no way to stop their charge; even their shields couldn't withstand their impact."
"As for those ordinary cavalry, they...their weapons are varied, and their crossbow bolts are so unpredictable that it's impossible to fight them."
Cha Yuanzhen grew angrier as he listened, his fists clenched tightly.
"I, Cha Yuanzhen, have roamed the grasslands for decades, invincible in every way. Even in the battles against the Chiyan Army a few years ago, I have never suffered such a defeat!"
"Today...today I was defeated by that brat Qin Ze..."
At this point, he couldn't help but let out a heavy sigh.
At this moment, a general said, "Your Majesty, in any case, the other side has sent out all its troops in today's battle. This battle has lasted for so long, and putting everything else aside, they are at least tired."
"This should slow down their attack."
"What's the next step?"
Upon hearing this, Cha Yuanzhen raised an eyebrow and rubbed his temples.
In this situation, he really doesn't know how to continue fighting.
Although Qin Ze's troops were few in number, their combat strength was too strong, like monsters. If they continued to fight him to the death, they were afraid that all of their remaining tens of thousands of troops would die here.
The more Cha Yuanzhen thought about it, the more troubled he became, so he turned his gaze to Tu Shadong.
"Strategist, do you have any ideas for the upcoming battles?"
As soon as he said this, everyone's eyes were drawn to Tu Shadong.
Tu Shadong pursed his lips, his mind racing, and after a long while, he finally spoke:
"Today's battle wasn't entirely due to our troops being weak; the enemy's equipment was far superior, completely outmatching ours. If we want to turn defeat into victory..."
At this point, Tu Shadong said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty! We have no choice but to ask for reinforcements!"
After he finished speaking, the air was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. After a long silence, Cha Yuanzhen finally revealed a bitter expression:
"Now, who on this grassland can help us?"
"I originally thought Qin Ze was nothing special, but since he came in from Hu Rong Pass, how many people have died at his hands in such a short time."
There's no one else....
At this moment, Cha Yuanzhen seemed to have aged ten years. His once bright and piercing eyes now revealed an unconcealable weariness.
Tu Shadong strode forward, grabbed Cha Yuanzhen's arm, and said earnestly:
"No! Your Majesty! Someone can help us!"
Cha Yuanzhen looked up at him, her eyes filled with confusion.
Tu Shadong's face was solemn as he said in a deep voice, "Tu Yuan Kingdom!"
"They have soldiers! They have better weapons and equipment. If we can persuade them to send troops to our aid, we will surely defeat Qin Ze!"
But these words clearly did not sway Cha Yuanzhen. He sighed softly and then shook his head.
"Qin Ze is a wolf, and Tu Yuan Kingdom is a tiger."
"Their ambitions are even greater; they not only plot to expand their territory but also covet our land."
"When I purchased 50,000 shields from them, they offered me a large sum of money in exchange for ceding a piece of land to them, but I refused."
“I know their methods. They took this land, and their next step will be to gradually encroach on our territory.”
"These red-haired devils are ruthless and heartless. We only have so few troops now. If they swallow Qin Ze, their next step will be to swallow us. Going to them would be like lambs to the slaughter."
Tu Shadong hurriedly advised, "Your Majesty! You can't think like that!"
"Sending them to help is merely a delaying tactic; the only way to break this deadlock is through this!"
Cha Yuanzhen still shook his head, "Once these red-haired devils come to this grassland, there will be no peace in the future. My Northern Hu tribe will inevitably become their slaves. If we are to be slaves, we would rather die on the battlefield."
At this point, he stood up, his eyes flickering slightly, and it was unclear what he was thinking.
The generals around him looked at him, and at that moment they couldn't help but feel grief and fear.
If he had not met Qin Ze, the king would surely have become the ruler of this grassland, and might even have conquered Daqian and created a prosperous era.
But now...
Seeing that Cha Yuanzhen still refused to ask for help, Tu Shadong gritted his teeth and said:
"Your Majesty! You are confused! What will happen in the future is what will happen in the future, and what will happen today is what will happen today!"
"Qin Ze killed so many of our people and wiped out my tribe. I can't swallow this insult. I must watch him die!" Tu Shadong said emotionally, finally speaking his mind.
"So what if we fight Qin Ze to the death! I will personally lead the troops!" Cha Yuanzhen shouted.
Tu Shadong sighed heavily and advised, "You mustn't, Your Majesty!"
“If you insist on not seeking help, then let’s flee the North Ku Grassland. Inside Julu Pass, the people in that small town have been slaughtered by the King, and there is not a single one left. Let’s enter the town and temporarily avoid his advance.”
But this sentence clearly touched a nerve with Cha Yuanzhen.
He raised an eyebrow and roared at Cha Yuanzhen:
"escape?"
"I, Cha Yuanzhen, have roamed the grasslands for decades. To ask me to flee to Daqian like a stray dog and abandon this grassland is absolutely impossible!"
"We, the Northern Hu people, are born of the grasslands, and we will die as ghosts of the grasslands!"
"Away from our homeland, we are like rootless grass or duckweed floating in a deep pool. Qin Ze has pursued us into Julu Pass. We not only have to face his pursuit, but also have to be wary of other troops from Daqian. Are we going to die in a foreign land?"
Tu Shadong was about to persuade him further, but Cha Yuanzhen waved his hand dismissively:
"Strategist, you may leave. The rest of you, please stay."
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