Chapter 76 Li Xuan is also
"Batsimi surrenders!"

When Jie Di Yishi Khan saw Li Xuan Wusumishi tied to his waist, he reined in his horse and stopped.

I don't want to die, but I also don't want to be humiliated.

Even this is shameful!

The remaining Turkic nobles knew they were powerless to reverse the situation, so they stopped their horses and surrendered.

The Tang cavalry rushed over and surrounded them.

"There is no way out. Why run away? Tie him up."

Li Xuan threw Usumish Khan off his horse and gave orders to his subordinates.

Several soldiers dismounted and tied up Usumish Khan like a dumpling.

As for Basmith Khan, let him stay with the Turkic nobles.

His weight is far less than that of the Turkic Usumish Khan.

The Basmith Khanate had only been established for a year and had almost no influence on the grassland.

Capturing him would only be icing on the cake for Li Xuan.

Not to mention DTZ and Western Turks, even the Later Turks had been established for more than 60 years and truly dominated the grasslands, causing great suffering to the Tang Dynasty.

"Take me to see your saint, and my Turkic Khanate is willing to submit."

Only after becoming a prisoner did Usumish Khan shout to Li Xuan.

"what did he say?"

Li Xuan asked Ashina Fuwen.

Ashina Fuwen repeated Usumishi's words.

"You've already lost your country, and you're thinking of surrendering? Last year, the saint gave you a chance when he issued the edict, but unfortunately you didn't seize it."

Wusumishi's naivety made Li Xuan feel ridiculous.

The era of Bilge Khan could never be returned to. Li Longji was capricious and could not tolerate the existence of the Turks in the north.

The grassland needs a new owner.

Li Longji also needed to demonstrate his great military prowess to completely destroy the Turks.

"I can give you a lot of treasures, including a precious sword and a hat. As long as you let me go, they will all belong to you and no one will know."

Usumish Khan softened his tone and tempted Li Xuan with wealth.

"That is already ours. You have lost the hat that symbolizes your dignity, and the sword that symbolizes your military power. You have nothing left. If you fall into the hands of the Huihe, you will surely die. Follow me back to Chang'an obediently. If the saint is pleased, he may spare your life and let you enjoy your old age like Jie Li Khan."

Hearing Ashina Fuwen's retelling, Li Xuan sneered.

He picked up the gaudy sword and saw the hat that was not very warm.

Given Li Longji's vanity, he would not kill Usumish Khan directly. Instead, he would most likely appoint him an idle official and imprison him in Chang'an to live out his retirement.

When Li Xuan saw Wusumishi roaring in frustration, he knew without thinking that he was cursing.

So I ignored him.

Sure enough, more than twenty bags were found on the dead soldiers' horses.

The bag is full of pearls and jades, which are very valuable.

"When we return to Lingwu, I will sell one of the packs and use it as a reward for the soldiers."

Li Xuan picked up a bag of treasure and said to the soldiers.

When the Tang army fought, the commander was entitled to use part of the spoils to reward the soldiers and boost morale.

The court approved of this approach.

At the same time, soldiers need to hand in the spoils they obtain, but they will receive compensation of 10% of the price of the spoils.

Under the conscription system, it is easy to make a fortune as long as you fight in the war and survive on the battlefield.

For example, Xue Cuo had served in the army in Anxi for three years and earned a lot of money, so he was able to dress up as a gorgeously dressed knight and assassinate the Jingzhao Shaoyin.

"Thank you, General!"

The soldiers were pleasantly surprised and half-knelt in thanks.

It is their honor to fight under a general like Li Xuan.

Li Xuan raised his hand to signal the soldiers not to salute.

Take off the weapons of the Hu nobles and let them stand in the middle of the team.

Usumish Khan was tied to a horse and led by Ashina Fuwen.

Li Xuan returned along the same route.

They would gather the bodies of the Tang soldiers who died in the battle and bury them on the spot.

Even though it was freezing cold, they couldn't take it back.

This place is far from Feng'an Military City, and it takes more than a month to get there even if you ride a horse.

To die in the wilderness is also the fate of a soldier.

We can only take their clothes back, build a cenotaph for them, and give the compensation to their families.

When Li Xuan was leading his team back, he met Mo Yanchuo who was leading his team.

Li Xuan placed his hand on the lance and ordered his men to be on guard.

He was not afraid in his heart. If the Uighurs dared to act recklessly, he would rush over these less than two thousand people.

In order to make the Tang army let down their guard, Mo Yanchuo rode forward alone.

"Mo Yan Chu!"

Only then did Li Xuan realize that it was an acquaintance of his.

But Mo Yanchu is not an easy person to deal with.

Mo Yanchu also recognized the Tang general leading the army. It was Li Xuan, the commander of Feng'an Army, whom he had met once.

At first he thought that Li Xuan was a military recruit through family connections and had mediocre abilities.

After Li Xuan subdued the BMW, he changed his opinion of Li Xuan and felt that he was an extraordinary person.

Not long ago, news came from the grassland about Li Xuan's battle in Helan Mountain.

With only five or six thousand men, they fought against fifty thousand cavalrymen, killing half of them, and eventually causing the collapse of the Turkic left wing.

It is said that in that battle, Li Xuan beheaded dozens of generals including the commander-in-chief Po Li, and killed thousands of people.

All the tribes, big and small, on the grassland were shocked.

Including Moyanchuo and his father Guli Peiluo.

No wonder we saw the Tang army kill thousands of people but only a few dozen died in the battle.

"General Li, it's a pleasure to meet you again."

Mo Yanchu took the initiative to greet Li Xuan.

"I have been thinking about you since we parted in Huile City." Li Xuan saw that Mo Yanchuo had not dismounted, so he also bowed in return. "General, you are unparalleled in the world, and you have captured Tu Khan and Basimi Khan alive. Even after a thousand years, the grassland will remember your name. I just don't know how to deal with them."

After learning that it was Li Xuan who was the ruthless man, Mo Yanchu no longer dreamed of obtaining Wusumishi.

He had seen Li Xuan's debate skills. He thought he was eloquent, but he was speechless in front of Li Xuan.

It's even worse to force it.

Let’s not talk about whether he can defeat the Tang army led by Li Xuan.

Once the war breaks out, if one Tang soldier escapes, it will bring disaster to the Uighurs.

Each Tang soldier has three horses, so some of them will definitely be able to escape.

As Guli Peiluo's most valued son, he knew that his father's goal was to be canonized as a saint of the Tang Dynasty.

In this way, the Uighurs could slowly encroach on other tribes on the grassland, occupy the former Xiongnu territory, and accumulate strength.

"Of course, it will be handed over to the saint for disposal."

Li Xuan was vague.

"General Li has come a long way, and now it is freezing cold and snowing. Why don't you follow us back to the tent, where we will have the warmth of good wine and beautiful women."

Mo Yanchu invited Li Xuan.

"I'm afraid I won't be able to enjoy it. Now that the Turkic Khanate has been destroyed and the Khan has been captured alive, we must return as soon as possible and report to the commander-in-chief."

Li Xuan didn't want to get involved and wanted to go back as soon as possible.

"Well! I wish General Li a promotion and a chance to take charge of the military soon."

Mo Yanchu has a high EQ and knows that Li Xuan doesn't want to say more, so he bows and says goodbye to Li Xuan.

Although it was not perfect that Wusumishi was not killed, there was no tribe on the grassland that could compete with them. Sooner or later, they would be able to unify the grassland.

"I also hope that the Uighur Khanate can be established as soon as possible. See you later!"

After Li Xuan replied, he led his cavalry past the Uighur cavalry not far away.

"Commander, why don't you stop the Tang army? The Turkic Khan is very important to us. The chief has issued a death order. We must see him alive or dead."

After Mo Yanchu returned to the team, one of his grumpy generals asked, "At the very least, we must let the Tang army hand over Wusumishi before letting them leave."

"Do you know why a tiger bends down in the jungle and a hawk swoops down from the sky?"

Mo Yanchu's expression changed slightly, and he asked the irritable general in a cold voice.

"That's predation!"

The grumpy general blurted out without realizing the seriousness of the matter.

"Li Xuan too!"

Mo Yanchu looked back at Tang Qi's back.

He compared Li Xuan riding a horse and holding a spear to a tiger and a hawk hunting, implying that once they came into conflict with Li Xuan, they would be torn into pieces like prey.

This became an allusion, which was handed down among the Huihe people and will be included in the "History of the Tang Dynasty" in the future.

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Li Xuan's return was not as hurried as his arrival. To prevent Wusumishi from freezing to death, Li Xuan wrapped him tightly with several layers of animal skins.

It snowed all the way.

Even the war horses needed help from the Tang army to eat grass.

It took five days to reach the tent west of Hengling.

The soldiers could finally warm up and have a good rest.

Li Xuan rested in the tent, waiting for the heavy snow to stop.

After they had eaten all the food they had brought with them, they killed the captured war horses and cooked the horse meat.

Three days later, the snow stopped.

Li Xuan then packed up the camp and set off, returning on the thick snow.

Ten days later, they returned to the Hunyi River.

"General Li, you are finally back."

Under the order of Wang Zhongsi, Cheng Gui led 10,000 cavalry and stationed here.

"Thank you General Cheng and the soldiers for waiting!"

Li Xuan bowed to Cheng Gui.

"Marshal Wang left us a lot of cattle and sheep. The soldiers cooked meat every day in the barracks and were very well nourished. Did General Li achieve his goal on this trip?"

Cheng Gui, with a flushed face, waved his hand and asked again.

"Not only did they capture the Turkic Khan, but they also captured Basmith Khan."

Li Xuan replied to Cheng Gui.

"Snapped!"

"After a thousand-mile raid and the capture of two Khans, this is a feat that a general can only dream of. General Li will be remembered in history for this battle."

Cheng Gui clapped his hands, his eyes full of envy.

He was not jealous of Li Xuan because he admired Li Xuan's courage.

He thought it was difficult to achieve this kind of thing where the right time, right place and right people were required.

"I'm just lucky." Li Xuan said modestly.

Capturing the Turkic Khan was indeed a matter of luck.

If Usumish Khan had the courage to live and die with the royal court, he would not have had a chance.

"Prepare to cook mutton to welcome the Feng'an Army."

After Li Xuan and Cheng Gui chatted for a while, they learned that Li Xuan had been killing horses for food during this period, so Cheng Gui immediately gave orders to his subordinates.

That night, the Feng'an cavalry finally changed their taste.

Two days later, the Feng'an Army and the Tang Army packed up everything and headed towards Lingwu County.

There was another heavy snowfall on the way, and it took more than twenty days. It was not until the end of November that we returned to Huile City, ending our three-month expedition.

The scout first reported to Wang Zhongsi the news that Li Xuan had captured the two khans.

So on the day when Li Xuan arrived in Huile, Wang Zhongsi personally went out of the city to greet him with generals, assistants, and officials from Lingwu County.

Such deeds had already spread throughout Huile City, and the people all knew that Li Xuan, the commander of Feng'an Army, was a brave and invincible general.

Leading 900 cavalrymen on a thousand-mile raid and capturing two Khans, just this short sentence can make people imagine countless scenes.

Huile City was an important commercial city on the border, with many Hu merchants coming and going. Li Xuan's deeds had a huge impact on them.

They must tell their tribal chiefs this news and must avoid conflicts with the Tang Dynasty in the future.

If the Tang Dynasty sent a general like Li Xuan to attack, who could resist it?

(End of this chapter)