After the range of activity of the grassland bandits and cavalry was continuously compressed, the grassland bandits and cavalry became even more fearful.
However, no matter how many times the grassland bandits and cavalry attempted to break out, they did not achieve any good results.
Instead, they suffered huge casualties!
Gradually, the morale of the entire grassland bandit cavalry decreased significantly, and some even became frustrated.
By April 21, the encirclement had become even tighter.
The vanguard of the Shenyou Army and the Huben Army was only a dozen miles away from Suguan Temple.
The remaining 20,000 to 30,000 grassland bandit cavalry relied on the area near Suguan Temple to build defensive fortifications and fight desperately.
On April 22nd, Li Qiu, the commander of the Divine Blessing Army, arrived at the front lines and ordered his soldiers to shout a message—
Those who surrender will be spared!
Those who surrender will be spared!
Shouts echoed around the Su Guan Temple.
The grassland bandits and cavalry, trapped in Suguan Temple, were even more terrified.
The demoralized grassland bandits knew that continuing like this would lead to no good. Especially after hearing that those who surrendered would be spared death, some of the grassland bandits began to waver.
Inside the camp, some grassland bandits and cavalrymen huddled together, whispering amongst themselves.
When Shumulu entered the camp, the surrounding grassland bandits immediately fell silent and stopped talking.
Shu Mulu frowned slightly and asked in a deep voice, "What are you discussing?"
"N-nothing..."
The grassland bandits and cavalrymen were somewhat flustered and quickly waved their hands in response.
Shumulu glanced around and noticed that the grassland bandits all had strange looks in their eyes, which made him suspicious.
After leaving the camp, the grassland bandits and cavalrymen whispered among themselves once again.
That evening, outside the Suguan Temple, some of the grassland bandits' cavalry escaped and surrendered.
When the Divine Blessed Army encountered the first group of surrendered grassland bandits, Li Qiu was somewhat surprised, but still ordered them to be treated to good food and drink.
These people will serve as role models and examples!
The next day, the surrendered grassland bandit cavalrymen stood in front of the battle lines and began to shout.
"Stop fighting! Surrender and the Dongning army will provide you with food and drink!"
"Stop risking your life for the Left Khan!"
"It's not worth dying here!"
...
Each word resounded across the battlefield.
Meanwhile, in the Su Guan Temple.
"Someone surrendered?"
When the Left Khan heard this news, he was furious.
He never expected that these supposedly powerful grassland bandits would surrender to the Dongning army.
This was something the Left Khan had never expected!
He turned to look at Shumulu and asked, "Shumulu, are there really so many eagles on our grasslands who want to surrender?"
"No."
Shumulu shook his head and said, "Those who surrendered are nothing but scoundrels! I have already given strict orders to all tribes to strengthen management! Khan of the Left Guard, please rest assured, I guarantee that such a thing will not happen again..."
"Report—"
Before Shumulu could finish speaking, a cavalryman from the grasslands ran in, knelt on one knee, and said, "Reporting to the Left Khan, three hundred members of the Tongke tribe have just surrendered to the Dongning army!"
"What?"
The Left Khan was greatly surprised.
Shumulu's expression also changed drastically. He had just made a guarantee, but as soon as he finished speaking, more of his followers deserted.
For a moment, Shu Mulu's face darkened, and he couldn't utter a word.
The current Left Khan is furious.
He knew that such a trend should not be allowed to continue or be encouraged!
If he allows more and more people to flee, he might not have anyone left to command in just a few days!
"Shumulu, immediately lead your personal guards to conduct a thorough investigation in all departments!"
The Left Khan ordered in a deep voice, "Anyone who tries to escape, kill them without mercy!"
"yes!"
Shumulu reluctantly agreed.
However, no matter how strictly Shumulu investigates, there are always times when he lets his guard down.
Moreover, there are still 20,000 to 30,000 people near Suguan Temple.
How could Shumulu possibly manage so many grassland bandits and cavalry?
On the very night that Shumulu conducted a thorough investigation, several more of his tribesmen, including bandits from the grasslands, began to flee.
Some of the followers even banded together, killed their commander, and fled in large numbers.
After all, for these ordinary grassland bandits, being able to live is their greatest hope!
Night falls.
In a mountain hollow, a dozen or so grassland bandits huddled together, squinting at the dark forest in the distance.
"Once you cross that mountain forest, you'll reach the Dongning army's position."
A cavalryman from the grasslands pointed to the distant mountains and forests and said, "That's where our hope for survival lies! Let's go!"
Immediately, the dozen or so grassland bandits on horseback ran forward together.
However, just as they came out, they encountered a patrol of the Shumuru tribe.
Who is it?
Shumulu shouted and gripped his scimitar tightly.
The people opposite did not reply. Shumulu led his personal guards forward, and just as he saw their faces clearly, an arrow pierced the air and struck Shumulu directly in the neck.
Shumulu opened his mouth with difficulty, but could no longer utter a sound.
"General Shumulu? General Shumulu?"
Upon seeing this, the guards beside him were terrified and immediately shouted for help.
However, Shumulu was already dead.
The grassland bandits and cavalrymen ran off into the distance without looking back.
Looking at the fleeing grassland bandits, the Shumuru guards sighed helplessly.
They glanced at each other but said nothing.
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