There are only two ways to resolve this crisis. The first is to be determined and fight a big battle with the other side.
The second is the Khans gathered in the Keqin area. According to the information received before, those Khans have been captured alive by Song Hongzhi.
If they could be taken as hostages, the grassland army would certainly be cautious and would not dare to act recklessly.
As for Shenwu Hou, he also prefers the second method.
It’s not that he doesn’t want to fight the grassland army head-on, but because there is a better way now, why should he choose the second option.
As for why he asked for news from the court, it was because he thought that Song Hongzhi would submit a memorial to the court after capturing those grassland Khans alive.
However, when faced with this question, the generals around him shook their heads.
One of them thought for a moment, then said, "My Lord, since the Champion Marquis captured the grassland Khan alive, will he order his soldiers to escort him to the capital? This would be a great achievement. If the court knew about it, I wonder how they would reward him."
In his eyes, the Marquis of Champion would most likely use those Khans to seek credit from the imperial court.
After all, this is too tempting and will be written directly into the history books.
Leave your name in history!
Whether civil officials or military generals, everyone wanted to have even just a name on it.
As for the Marquis of Guanjun, his last battle was a war to destroy a country, and this time he captured the Khan of the grassland alive. It would not be an exaggeration to include him in a separate biography.
In addition, the other party is young and may not be able to resist such temptation.
The other generals did not speak.
But the thoughts in my heart are actually not much different.
It is believed that the Marquis of Guanjun is using this opportunity to ask for rewards from the court, after all, it is a great contribution.
However, Marquis Shenwu did not speak at this time. He just looked at the sand table in front of him silently, wondering what he was thinking about.
"My Lord." But soon, a soldier came in from outside, bowed slightly to the generals, and said immediately: "My Lord, generals, there is a man outside who claims to be General Chen Xian of Gaoyang, escorting the Khan of the Nine Tribes, and he wants to see my Lord!"
When these words were spoken, all the generals present were stunned and found it unbelievable.
Especially the one who just spoke, he looked incredulous.
Because they heard the words "escort the nine Khans."
That is to say.
After attacking Keqin, Guanjun Hou did not bring those khans to Gaoyang, but sent them directly to Zhenbei Pass.
With these hostages, they have an absolute advantage in this war.
"Let him in!"
Marquis Shenwu also reacted immediately and spoke immediately.
If the nine Khans were to guard the Northern Pass, it would mean that they would no longer have to worry about this battle.
Even if the grassland army had to concentrate all its forces, as long as the nine Khans were in hand, it would be equivalent to holding the opponent's handle, seizing the initiative and having an absolute advantage.
And it was precisely because of this incident that Marquis Shenwu began to look up to and feel pleased with the young champion marquis.
The fact that the other party was able to send the nine Khans into Zhenbei Pass means that they put the overall situation first.
He would not seek credit from the court for his own selfish desires.
Combined with the achievements Song Hongzhi made in these two wars, Shenwu Hou suddenly realized that the Wei army had successors.
Even if he is unable to deal with the grassland army in the future, there will be better and more outstanding generals to take over.
He could even lead the soldiers of Wei to truly defeat the grassland tribes!
So he was very happy and couldn't help but smile.
And not long after.
General Chen of Gaoyang walked into the general's mansion first.
Behind him were dozens of soldiers escorting the Khans of the nine tribes.
Because they ran day and night, the Khans looked a little embarrassed, completely different from their usual appearance.
"I, General Chen Xian, greet the old Marquis." At this moment, Chen Xian saluted respectfully and continued, "In the name of the Champion Marquis, I escort the khans of the nine tribes to Zhenbei Pass and hand them over to the old Marquis!"
Next to them, the generals of Zhenbei Pass looked at the nine Khans with shining eyes.
They knew very well what these nine people meant to Zhenbei Pass.
Marquis Shenwu laughed heartily and said, "Well, Marquis Guanjun's move is truly righteous. Mr. Chen, you've worked hard too. Would you like to take a rest?"
It takes some time to get from Keqin area to Zhenbei Pass even if you travel day and night.
The other party is indeed a military general, but he must be tired. It would be best to take a rest before talking.
"My Lord, I have come here on orders from you. It is not hard at all. Now that the Khans of the Nine Tribes of the Grassland have been handed over to you, my Lord, I have completed my mission. Now I must return to obey your orders and will not rest."
Chen spoke first, his tone neither humble nor arrogant.
Although there were many people present with higher military ranks than him.
But he followed Marquis Guanjun, who had also made contributions to destroying a country, and he was somewhat arrogant.
Especially knowing that this time escorting the nine Khans can be said to have solved the urgent problem of Zhenbei Pass.
Of course, what he wanted more was to return to Gaoyang to report.
"Okay."
Marquis Shenwu paused and continued, "In this battle on the grassland, Marquis Guanjun penetrated deep into the enemy's rear and captured the nine Khans. This was an unprecedented victory and a great achievement. Now these people have been sent here to relieve the urgent need of Zhenbei Pass. I will report to the court and explain the reasons, and request credit for Marquis Guanjun and you, the soldiers of Gaoyang!"
Song Hongzhi knew that he held the position of Protector General of Gaoyang and had the power to mobilize the army.
This battle with the grassland will inevitably have far-reaching consequences, especially the capture of the nine Khans alive, which is an unprecedented achievement.
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