After the settlement of the Right Khan's tribe was captured, Zhang Cheng, the commander of the Northeast Military Region, ordered the First Cavalry Division, the Second Cavalry Division, and the Third Cavalry Division to join forces with the First Infantry Division, the Second Infantry Division, and the Third Infantry Division to continue advancing into the depths of the grasslands.
Meanwhile, the 4th and 5th Infantry Divisions continued to garrison this settlement, responsible for guarding the captured grassland bandits and building the new city.
Meanwhile, they are also waiting here for the arrival of logistical supplies.
After the defeat of the Right Khan's forces, there were no large settlements along the Hulun River and Lake Bel, all the way to the location of the bandit king's court on the grasslands.
Some small settlements were quickly surrounded after the arrival of the large army.
These prisoners were all transported to the settlement of the Right Khan's forces.
The army marched onward, heading straight for the bandit king's court on the grasslands!
Meanwhile, in the southern part of the grassland bandit king's court, Mu Yunyan, the commander of the Northern Military Region, also led a large army northward.
In a short time, the situation in the entire grassland bandit royal court deteriorated rapidly.
Ten days later.
When the defeated troops of the Right Khan's army fled to the grassland bandit king's court, it still caused a great commotion throughout the entire court.
Looking at the disheveled Right Khan before him, the Great Khan of Uruq's expression darkened, his brows furrowed, and he stared coldly at the Right Khan, sternly accusing him: "Right Khan, what are you good for? Didn't you receive the royal court's orders? Didn't I order you to retreat?"
"this……"
Hearing the accusations from the Great Khan of Uruq, the Right Khan's face darkened, and he was somewhat embarrassed, remaining silent for a long time.
As for why he didn't obey the Great Khan's orders, the Right Khan had initially hoped for the best. After all, he never expected that his large army would be so formidable.
well!
The Right Khan sighed, bowed, and said, "Great Khan, please calm your anger. This matter was our mistake."
"mistake?"
The Great Khan of Uruq snorted coldly and said, "Currently, the situation of our three grassland tribes is extremely dire. From last year to this year, the Left Khan's army has been completely annihilated. The royal court's direct army has also suffered heavy losses, with only a few remaining. In addition, other grassland tribes have also suffered heavy losses. Now, your Right Khan's army has also been severely damaged. In this situation, what can our grasslands use to stop the attack of the Great Khan's army?"
"this……"
The Khan of the Right Tent was speechless for a long time, unable to utter a word.
"Just received the news,"
Uruq Khan continued, “After your defeat, the eastern army of the Da Gan Army pursued you all the way, crossing the upper reaches of the Kulun River and heading straight for the royal court. The southern Da Gan Army is also almost across the Gobi Desert. The situation of our royal court is extremely critical!”
Upon hearing this, the Right Khan was completely speechless.
Having witnessed the might of the Da Gan Army, the Right Khan naturally understood that with the Da Gan Army attacking from two directions, the royal court would have virtually no chance of coping.
Does this mean the grasslands are truly doomed?
this……
For a moment, even the Right Khan was speechless.
"Great Khan,"
Khalhanabele said, "The most urgent task is to devise a countermeasure as soon as possible. Currently, we only have less than 100,000 men on our side. Meanwhile, the two armies of Da Gan have more than 100,000 troops. With such a fierce attack, it will be difficult for us to deal with them!"
"I know that."
"Uruq Khan said in a deep voice."
At this moment, Khan Uruq frowned deeply, his expression somber. He knew, of course, that the royal court was now in grave danger.
But faced with this situation, I can't think of a good way to deal with it for the time being.
What should we do?
Uruq Khan took a deep breath and remained silent for a long while.
Seeing the expression on Uruq Khan's face, Khalhanabele said, "Khan, I have an idea."
"oh?"
Urut Khan's eyes lit up, and he asked, "What's the idea? Tell me about it."
"withdraw."
Karhana Bele only uttered one word.
withdraw?
This stunned not only the Great Khan of Uruq, but also everyone in the main tent, including the Right Khan and others.
All eyes turned to Karhana Bele.
One of the generals was particularly indignant, pointing his finger and saying, "Karhana, are you asking us to abandon the royal court? How could that be possible!"
"This is the grassland where we have lived for generations!"
"We cannot retreat!"
...
For a time, opinions varied widely.
Karhana Bele simply listened quietly.
After the tent gradually quieted down, Khalhana Beile spoke up: "Gentlemen, when the Great Khan devised the strategy to have the Right Khan's troops withdraw from the Hulun River and Lake Bel, was it also to make them abandon the grassland pastures?"
"At that time, the Right Khan's forces did not carry out the order. Now, not only have the grasslands and pastures been lost, but the Right Khan's forces have also suffered heavy losses, with almost all of his people captured. His army is now reduced to only 20,000 to 30,000 men. This number is vastly different from what it was before!"
"Khan of the Right Tent, if you were given another chance to choose, would you still choose to stay and defend the grasslands and pastures?"
Karhana Beile stared at the Right Khan and asked calmly.
"this……"
The Right Khan hesitated for a moment, then sighed helplessly and said, "If we had known, we would have led our people to evacuate. Although the Hulun River and Lake Bel are lush with water and grass, all our people are dead. No matter how lush the water and grass are, it is all an illusion for us."
"Yes, that makes sense!"
Karhana Beile nodded and said, "If a tribe has no people, what good are ten or eight pastures as lush as the Hulun River? That's why I suggested we retreat first to preserve the remaining strength of the three tribes of the grassland."
"Now it's clear that we are no match for the Da Gan army. The only option is to temporarily avoid their advance, preserve the people of our three steppe tribes, and allow them to recuperate. Once we unite with the Golden Horde, the Samanid Khanate, and the Black Horde to replicate flintlock muskets and other new firearms, we can then fight the Da Gan army to the death. At that time, it wouldn't be impossible to recover the steppe and reclaim our lost territories!"
"If all of us grassland warriors were to die in battle, then it would be impossible to reclaim the grasslands!"
"Great Khan, please reconsider!"
Karhana Beile's words surprised everyone in the tent.
They never expected that Karhana Bele would come up with such an idea.
However, upon closer listening, the reasoning is quite obvious.
At this moment, even the Khan of Urut fell silent.
Of course, I understand the reasoning!
However, it would take a great deal of courage to actually do this!
After a long silence, Khan Uruq finally spoke: "Do as you say, immediately gather your people and withdraw from the royal court!"
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