A day later, Deng Bao also arrived with 15,000 troops escorting food and fodder.
Among them, there were 5,000 cavalry and 10,000 infantry.
Together with the troops from other tribes, they already have nearly 70,000 troops on Sawtooth Ridge.
As their army continued to gather, the tribes in western Mo naturally also got the news.
Upon learning that the enemy was continuously sending reinforcements here, Boji, who was in charge of defending the Sawtooth Ridge area, felt as if he was facing a powerful enemy and immediately summoned all the generals to discuss the matter.
When Bogi informed several generals of the enemy's reinforcements, they immediately panicked.
Even though they have 30,000 troops here, more than 10,000 of them are slave soldiers who fled back from Iwu in panic from Zagon.
The enemy has been increasing its forces continuously, and their strength is likely to be twice theirs.
Moreover, according to the reports from the spies, many of the enemy reinforcements were cavalry.
Once the enemy breaks through their defenses, the enemy cavalry can rampage through their territory!
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...
After such a long time, there is still no news from Duilunglangri.
It is estimated that Doilung Langri's army has been completely wiped out.
It is precisely because of this that Yun Zheng, who has no worries, dares to continue to send reinforcements here.
It was obvious that Yun Zheng was going to settle the score with them later!
However, they are now basically isolated and helpless.
The only ones who could come to support were the more than 80,000 troops withdrawn from Xing'an Fort.
But the army over there is basically composed of infantry. If we ask for help now, it will take more than half a month for the army over there to provide support.
Yun Zheng has already led a large army to attack us, and he probably won’t give them so much time to ask for help.
Moreover, of the more than 80,000 troops there, at least 20,000 must be left to guard against the enemy forces in the direction of Xing'an Fort.
With this calculation, the number of people who can come to support is only about 60,000 at most.
To be honest, even if they gathered an army of 100,000 to defend in a short period of time, they had no confidence in holding out against Yun Zheng's army.
The troops under Yun Zheng's command had been killing their way here.
In terms of eliteness, the army they had could not compare with Yun Zheng's troops at all.
"Tell me, what should we do now?"
Boji looked at the generals with a headache on his face.
Faced with Boji's question, several people looked at each other, and no one had a solution.
Seeing that they were slow to speak, Boji immediately became angry and scolded them angrily: "Are you all mute? Are you scared out of your wits by Yun Zheng?"
After being scolded by Boji, several people immediately lowered their heads.
To be honest, they were indeed frightened by Yun Zheng.
Since Yun Zheng took command of the army, he has never been defeated.
They joined forces with the Dayue Kingdom and raised an army of 180,000, but were defeated by Yun Zheng like fallen leaves in the autumn wind.
Turtleback City, which Lou Yi thought was indestructible, was also captured by Yun Zheng in a very short time.
There are even rumors that Yun Zheng knows sorcery and can summon thunder to destroy a city.
How could they not be frightened?
"Zagon, you have fought against the Northern Army before, tell me, what should we do?"
Since no one spoke up, Boji simply called out the names.
Zagon, who was called out, had a bitter look on his face and sighed, "General, let's ask for help first! If possible, I suggest that we should negotiate with Yun Zheng... "
"Peace talks?"
Boji's face changed, "Do you think those people above will agree to peace talks?"
"Whether you agree or not is not something we should consider."
Zagon said solemnly: "We are only responsible for sending back the news that Yun Zheng's army is approaching. The decision depends on what the leaders of each tribe think..."
Is that so?
Boji thought silently for a while and sighed helplessly.
For now, this is the only option.
Just when Boji made up his mind, a soldier's voice suddenly rang out from outside the tent, "General, the enemy sent a gift and a letter..."
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As the chief of the tribes in western Moxi, Sangjie was the first to receive two letters sent by Boji.
One was a handwritten letter from Boji, and the other was a handwritten letter from Yun Zheng.
Sanjay almost vomited blood in anger after just one glance.
The army led by Duilong Langri was completely defeated by Yun Zheng.
Yun Zheng also sent people to send the head of Duilong Langri to Sawtooth Ridge.
Yun Zheng directly demanded compensation from the tribes in western Mo.
The first thing he asked for was 10,000 yaks, 50,000 sheep, 2 million dan of grain, and gold, silver, cloth and the like.
If you don't agree, Yun Zheng will lead his troops to take it!
By then, wherever Yun Zheng’s army passes, no one will be left alive!
Boji's letter also confirmed that Yun Zheng had already assembled 70,000 to 80,000 elite troops in the Sawtooth Ridge area, and there were signs that he would continue to gather troops.
Boji had no confidence in holding Sawtooth Ridge, so he asked him for help and sought his advice.
Whether to fight or make peace, he needs to make the decision.
Sanjay's eyes kept moving back and forth between the two letters, his face full of anger.
Yun Zheng’s appetite is really huge!
Not to mention cattle and sheep, they can't even come up with two million dan of grain!
Sangjie suppressed his anger and ordered his men to summon Prime Minister Suzan immediately.
Soon, Su Zan hurried over.
Su Zan was over fifty years old and was the most famous wise man among the tribes west of the desert.
Sangjie didn't waste time talking to Suzan and directly handed the two letters to Suzan.
Su Zan took the two letters and read them carefully.
After reading the letter in his hand, a smile appeared on Su Zan's face.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty."
Su Zan said with a smile: "Since Yun Zheng asked us for so many supplies, it means that Yun Zheng doesn't want to fight again! In my opinion, Yun Zheng has conquered Qiuchi and Dayue, and it will take time to clean up the mess! Unless it is absolutely necessary, Yun Zheng should not start a war with us again..."
To put it bluntly, Yun Zheng mobilized a large number of troops just to threaten them.
If Yun Zheng really wanted to fight, he would not ask for compensation.
Although Yun Zheng was known as the best general in the world, his army could no longer handle the constant fighting.
Sang Jie frowned and looked up at Su Zan, "You mean, don't pay attention to Yun Zheng?"
“No, no…”
Su Zan shook his head and smiled, "I have also heard about Yun Zheng. He likes to take advantage of others. He has gathered so many troops at Sawtooth Ridge. If we ignore him, he might really attack..."
"Do we really have to agree to Yun Zheng's conditions?" Sang Jie's face suddenly fell.
"If we don't want to fight again, we must give Yun Zheng some compensation."
Su Zan's face was calm. "However, there is a saying among them: asking for a high price and paying a low price! We can negotiate with Yun Zheng and reduce the compensation, which will satisfy Yun Zheng and we can accept it."
Negotiation?
Of course, he also knows the principle of asking for a high price and paying a low price.
but……
Sang Jie's face was filled with sorrow, and he said worriedly, "Yun Zheng has already taken over Qiuchi, Dayue, and a large area of Beihuan. If we stop fighting and let Yun Zheng govern these places, once Yun Zheng launches another large-scale attack, I'm afraid we won't be able to resist!"
Isn't this the reason why they help Otsuki?
Yun Zheng’s ambition is too big!
If they don't kill Yun Zheng, Yun Zheng will kill them!
"Your Majesty is right."
Su Zan nodded gently, "This is what I will tell the king next..."
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