Just as the soldiers of the rear chariot division were confused, a horn sounded, and the Xiongnu and their vassal troops, who had already completed the encirclement, launched an attack on the soldiers of the rear chariot division.
In an instant, deafening shouts pierced the tranquility of the night, and towering flames illuminated the north bank of the Dinghe River in a fiery red.
Startled awake by the shouts of battle, Che Dan hurriedly ran out of the tent.
Looking at the chaotic camp, Che Dan was stunned. He never expected that the Xiongnu would actually attack them.
Just as he was stunned, Xie Zhiyu rode over on a fast horse, and with a flash of light, Che Dan's head flew high into the air.
The head, suspended in mid-air, still had its eyes wide open, filled with terror and confusion.
After killing Che Dan, Xie Zhiyu pulled on the reins and shouted to those around him, "The enemy general is dead, those who surrender will not be killed!"
Those who surrender will not be killed!
Upon hearing Xie Zhiyu's loud voice, the Xiongnu people and their troops also shouted in unison.
Upon hearing this, the soldiers of the rear division immediately threw down their weapons and knelt down to surrender.
Subsequently, Xie Zhiyu dispersed the soldiers of the Later Cheshi and incorporated them into the ranks of the Xiongnu's subordinate army.
By this time, Xie Zhi's army had increased to 77,000 men.
Early the next morning, Xie Zhiyu led his army back along the same route and headed towards the capital of Houcheshi.
When the news reached them, King Che Qian, along with a group of officials and nobles, were so frightened that they collapsed to the ground.
Only then did they realize that it was all a trick by the Xiongnu.
The Xiongnu people are so despicable and unethical.
Unfortunately, it was too late for regrets.
Two days later, Xie Zhiyu led a large army and completely surrounded the capital of the Later Cheshi Kingdom.
"The first to scale the wall will be rewarded with a thousand taels of gold, a five-rank promotion, and ten beautiful women! The first enemy killed will be promoted one rank and two beautiful women!"
With Xie Zhiyu's order, the Xiongnu troops responsible for the siege, their eyes bloodshot, charged toward the capital of the Later Cheshi Kingdom.
Although Cheshi Royal City was higher than Pulei, the pressure was limited. Under the cover of the Xiongnu soldiers' arrows, the Xiongnu troops quickly climbed the city wall.
Faced with the overwhelming attacks of the Xiongnu army, the remaining 10,000 defenders held out for less than a day before surrendering.
The first thing Xie Zhiyu did upon entering the city was to slaughter the royal family, officials, and nobles of Houcheshi. He then opened the treasury, appeased the people, rewarded those who had rendered meritorious service, and won over the hearts of the army.
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