Facing Li Yuan's doubts, Yang Shi smiled mysteriously and said softly, "The answer will be revealed in a while. General, there is no need to worry."
Although Li Yuan was filled with doubts, his trust in Yang Shi remained unwavering. He had already witnessed Yang Shi's abilities and knew that he would be right as long as he followed Yang Shi's advice.
Yang Shi was a member of the 100,000 new troops sent by the court to support General Mu Yunfeng. When he arrived at the main force with the new army, Yang Shi took the initiative to find Li Yuan and expressed his willingness to become his military advisor.
With the help of Yang Shi, Li Yuan successfully consolidated his position as the General of the Right Guard. Now when Yang Shi said that they could achieve a great feat here, Li Yuan believed him without hesitation.
Not long after, Li Yuan and the 100 Wei soldiers he led saw a group of people holding torches in panic and fleeing in a hurry on the path at the foot of the mountain.
Yang Shi looked at the people fleeing down the mountain and said with a hint of excitement, "General, the opportunity to make a contribution you've been waiting for has arrived."
Upon hearing this, Li Yuan immediately gave a clear signal to his soldiers, signaling them to prepare their bows and arrows and be ready to attack at any moment. When the fleeing enemies at the foot of the mountain came within range, Li Yuan gave the order without hesitation: "Now fire with all your might, leaving no room for maneuver."
Li Yuan had a clear opinion on whether to take prisoners. He believed that if he had the upper hand, he should first use bows and arrows to completely weaken the enemy's fighting power, and then lead his soldiers to charge.
It would be very unworthy to give up one's own advantages and let one's soldiers risk their lives in order to capture prisoners. Therefore, he decided not to take any prisoners in the battle to ensure the safety of his soldiers.
After several rounds of intense shooting, no enemy remained standing at the foot of the mountain. Li Yuan's soldiers had exhausted all their bows and arrows. Seeing this, Li Yuan immediately led his troops down the mountain to check for any surviving enemies. They meticulously searched the battlefield, leaving no corner untouched to ensure no one had escaped.
When Li Yuan saw the face of the Xiongnu man with his own eyes, he could not help but feel his heart beating faster. This man was too familiar to him, because this man was none other than Prince Kulkuo, the commander who had led the Xiongnu army to invade the Wei Kingdom and the uncle of the current Khan.
Li Yuan never expected that the once invincible Xiongnu leader would be easily shot and killed by him on this remote road. This made him feel absurd and ridiculous.
After all, it was this Prince Kulkuo who had led an army of 300,000 Xiongnu soldiers across the border of Wei, causing the tragic deaths of countless of his compatriots. Now Li Yuan felt that he had achieved justice for those tragically killed compatriots.
Just as Li Yuan was immersed in his emotion, the soldier in charge of examining the corpse suddenly exclaimed: "General, we found a living person!"
Li Yuan quickly rushed to the soldier's location. He was even more thrilled when he saw him pull a man from the pile of corpses. He had never imagined that he could successfully intercept the general of the Gan Kingdom, and that he was still alive. This was a godsend for him.
Li Yuan stared at the unconscious Qiu Li and quickly gave an order: "Tie him up immediately and keep him under strict guard. Send him to Lin County and hand him over to the general for disposal. No mistakes can be made."
He was well aware of the important position of this general in the State of Gan, and capturing him would undoubtedly be a major blow to the State of Gan. At the same time, Li Yuan also realized that this prisoner could become an important bargaining chip in future negotiations between His Majesty and the State of Gan.
So he immediately ordered his subordinates to search the battlefield carefully to ensure that no other fish had escaped, and to ensure the safety of the general and avoid any possible rescue operations.
Li Yuan smiled with satisfaction, knowing that his action had not only successfully eliminated the enemy's escape plan, but also unexpectedly captured an important figure. This would undoubtedly have a profound impact on the subsequent war.
Li Yuan quickly issued an order, directing the soldiers to bring Prince Kurkuo's body back to the camp to prove their victory in the battle.
Yang Shi looked at Li Yuan and offered his suggestion: "General, I think we should take all the bodies here back with us. Perhaps they will be of some use in the future."
Li Yuan believed in Yang Shi's suggestion and immediately ordered his soldiers to act according to it.
Li Yuan's admiration for Yang Shi's wisdom and ability grew. He knew this victory would not only solidify his position within the army but also bring immense political benefits to the court. Yang Shi's strategy proved brilliant, not only securing Li Yuan's victory but also resulting in the death of the enemy's chief general.
Li Yuan was even more impressed by Yang Shi's wisdom and courage. He decided to recommend Yang Shi to General Mu Yunfeng after the war so that he could get a higher position and more room to play.
Li Yuan said to Yang Shi, "When we return, I will recommend you to the general. It is really a waste of your talent to have you always staying by my side."
However, Yang Shi smiled and replied, "I can only perform at my best when I'm by your side, so please don't think about pushing me away."
After hearing Yang Shi's words, Li Yuan no longer insisted on recommending Yang Shi to Mu Yunfeng. In fact, he still hoped that a talent like Yang Shi could be by his side to assist him. Hearing Yang Shi's loyalty, Li Yuan was also very happy in his heart.
As Li Yuan and his companions prepared to escort the remains of Prince Kulkuo and his men back to Linxian, the fighting on the main battlefield reached a fever pitch. Although Wei soldiers eliminated many of the enemy through surprise attacks, the combined forces of the Xiongnu and Gan states were still overwhelming, and the Wei army also suffered losses.
After killing a Qian Guo soldier, a soldier was unfortunately hit in the eye by the enemy's weapon. He cried out in pain: "Damn it! I just killed six enemies, but my eye is broken. Is there anyone willing to be my eyes?"
At this moment, a Wei soldier with both legs cut off was lying nearby. He was waiting for death. When he heard his companion's call, he immediately responded: "My legs are gone. I'm right next to you. Squat down and let me tie my armor to your back. Let's fight together."
The two men quickly coordinated their efforts. As they squeezed into the narrow armor, the soldier with the broken leg supported his comrade with one hand and continued to fight with his sword with the other; while the blind soldier dragged his comrade with one hand and swung his sword with the other according to his comrade's command.
The coordinated attack of their weapons left the unarmored soldiers of the Qian Kingdom helpless. They fought side by side in the enemy camp, fighting bravely.
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