Chapter 21 The Turks' Counterattack

The entire prairie seems boundless. Now the prairie has not been destroyed by later generations. Here, green is the main theme. When the breeze blows, the fresh grass that has just grown up and down is like the ripples rising in the sea, which is extremely spectacular. If you see someone who is flying in the sky with wind and sand in the future who is lucky to come to such a prairie, you will definitely sigh.

Perhaps God thinks that the green is too monotonous. The Altai Mountains, which are more than 4,000 miles long, are lying on the grassland from east to west. The highest point is over 4,000 meters high. They are covered by ice and snow all year round. The melted ice and snow gather into rivers to nourish the grassland. However, part of the area near the east reveals light yellow soil, forming the Gobi and deserts on the grassland, with only some monotonous drought-tolerant thorns and camel grass growing.

Such Gobi Deserts and deserts are not without life. Wild camels or sheep can often be seen. They are far from disturbing people. These animals are not picky about food. The roughest plants can be chewed. Moreover, there are oasis in the desert. Such oasis may be very large and can accommodate the survival of a small tribe.

This is an unknown Gobi Desert. It may be the remnant of Mount Altai, or maybe not. On this day, there was a red team marching on the edge of this Gobi Desert. This team was undoubtedly a Sui army, and it was the vanguard unit led by Li Jing and Han Shiyi.

Since entering the grassland, the one who has gained the most is undoubtedly Li Jing's team. With only 500 troops, not only captured thousands of Turks and seized tens of thousands of livestock, but also discovered a large tribe of thousands of people. They worked together with several teams to encircle and wipe out the large tribe. According to their military merits, even if the most ordinary mansion soldier could be assigned to more than 100 scavengers after returning.

However, people are not satisfied with their hearts. Whether it is for military merit or money, this team is taking the lead, and the coach is happy to have such a prominent team to boost morale. Moreover, even if others want to fight, they may not be able to fight. It is good if half of the other soldiers have horses. They rely on the capture. Not only did they have a double rider, but they also had a horse to transport supplies. Only they have the confidence and ability to rush around the edge of the Gobi Desert.

It is now May, and the weather is just hot and cold. Except for rainy days, even marching will not be too tired. Their horses are redundant and they are riding on horses when marching. This alone is enough to make the rest of the team drool in envy.

The warm sunshine shone on Han Shiyi, making him lazy and unable to lift himself up. If it weren't for the fact that he was looking for the Turkic tribe, he would probably be able to sleep on the horse's back with his eyes closed. The weakness of the Turks surprised Han Shiyi. Such a battle really made him feel half cold to achieve success.

Just as Han Shiyi was drowsy, Li Jing's voice sounded: "Shiyi, do you see anything in the sky?"

Han Shiyi was excited and looked up at the sky. The sky was white, with only clouds floating. The clouds were as low as if they could just climb to the mountain in front and stretch out their hands to pick them off. Han Shiyi said disapprovingly: "No, what can be found in the air?"

Li Jing said seriously: "Look carefully."

Han Shiqiu wiped his eyes and looked at the sky again. This time he saw clearly. There seemed to be a black dot circling around them on the clouds. Han Shiqiu blurted out: "It's a bird."

"Yes, strictly speaking, it's a harrier eagle." Li Jing said affirmatively.

Han Shiyi was shocked when he heard this: "You mean it was a harrier eagle served by the Turks."

I have long heard that the Turks are good at feeding and raising harrier eagles to observe the enemy situation. The harrier eagles have sharp eyesight and can find targets dozens of miles away. There is a harrier eagle in hand, which is more useful than dozens of scouts, but they have never seen it before.

"Yes, this beast has hovered over our heads several times. If it were ordinary birds who were curious, they would not be able to leave and return. It is probably because we were targeted by the Turks."

While speaking, the small black dot on his head suddenly flew away in the distance and gradually disappeared into the clouds. Han Shiyi was not surprised but happy: "That's what we will encounter with the Turks soon, so what are we waiting for? I'll order the team to speed up the marching."

"No, I'll send a command, everyone climbed up the hillside in front and then dismounted and rested."

"What do you mean? I finally met the Turks. Could it be that they would escape?" If it weren't for riding on the horse, Han Shi'er would probably jump up in a hurry.

"Shizi, do you think ordinary tribes can have a harrier hawk? I heard that the harrier hawk likes to build nests on cliffs, and the harrier hawk cannot be trained in a young age. In order to get a harrier hawk, the Turks often have to pay several or even dozens of lives to climb up the cliff to obtain the harrier hawk's young birds. Wouldn't such a precious harrier hawk possess? "

The more Li Jing said this, the more itchy Han Shiyi was, and he said in confusion: "Then we won't speed up the marching. What if they run away?"

Li Jing smiled: "No, I won't run away, I'm afraid the Turks are waiting for us to come to our door."

"Did I mean the Turks are trying to attack us?" Han Shiyi's mouth was so open that he could stuff a duck egg. The marching has been smooth sailing over the past two months. The army has gone from being cautious to being let go. Everyone seemed to have forgotten that the Turks were wolfs, but regarded them as flocks of sheep that could be slaughtered at will.

Are the Turks sheep? Obviously not. Han Shiyi gradually understood that the huge victory ahead made the Sui army, from the commander to ordinary soldiers, think that the Turks are vulnerable, just a powerful nation that has dominated the grassland for hundreds of years, how could it be so docile?

"Yes, this harrier eagle is the second time I have seen it. I am not sure about the first time. Since it is the second time flying over to our heads, I am sure that the Turks must have targeted us." After Li Jing finished explaining, he turned his head back and asked, "How far is the team closest to us."

No one noticed the conversation between Li Jing and Han Shiyi just now. When the scout heard the coach ask him, he was excited and replied: "Report to General, we have left them at least twenty miles away."

The scout's words attracted a burst of laughter. People were afraid of comparison. When they first entered the grassland, each team was just as ordinary. Now their men are undoubtedly the most dazzling existence. I don't know how many people are jealous, so ordinary soldiers are naturally proud of it and can laugh at others loudly.

"I immediately contacted the nearby team and said that we found a large number of Turkic people moving, including the Turkic nobles. If the Turkic people were late, they would be likely to escape."

"Yes, general." Hearing Li Jing's order, several scouts rushed to the right and behind. As for their left, there was a vast Gobi Desert, so naturally there was no need to send people.

After the scout left, Han Shiyi asked in confusion: "Cousin, didn't you say that the Turks will come to attack us? Why do you say that they will escape?"

Li Jing asked with a smile: "You said that we were coming soon when we heard the Turkic attacks or did we hear the discovery of a large number of Turkic people going to escape."

Han Shiyi laughed loudly. He always thought that his cousin was loyal and honest, but he didn't expect that he would be no less arrogant when plotting against others. Their people bear a lot of halos and naturally were envied by many people. If they heard that they were attacked or surrounded, although they would not be saved, it would be very likely to delay the time. If they found that a large number of Turks were about to escape, with previous examples, I am afraid that every team that received the news would come desperately.

Behind a hill several miles away, Jie Li was quietly lying down. Jie Li made his fortune. In addition to the five hundred people who were veterans left by the Golden Wolf Cavalry, the other five hundred people were also selected. In addition to the lack of formation and discipline, riding and shooting were no less than those veterans, and they had lives on hand, and they were not the first time they went to the battlefield.

The Sui army's government soldiers relied on good armor and excellent crossbows, as well as their vajra chariots and other endless defensive methods. When it comes to how riding and shooting can compare with the Turkic men who grew up on horseback, Jie Li was confident that only the Sui army fell into his trap. The first wave of attacks could kill at least one-third of the opponent's troops. Perhaps only one cup of tea was needed, and the 500 Sui army would all turn into cold corpses.

Here, you can clearly see the location where the harrier eagle circling. It is only about three miles away. It will take a short time for the Sui army to arrive. The nearest team is still more than twenty miles away. Perhaps after ambushing this team, you can welcome the arrival of the next Sui army after a break. Jie Li thought so.

A black dot fell down like an arrow, Jie Li's face was filled with a smile, and he took out several pieces of veal jerky from the bag hanging on his chest and threw it into the sky. The falling harrier hawk flapped its wings, and a turn in the air, quickly caught up with it, landed on Jie Li's shoulder with the beef jerky in his mouth, and swallowed it.

Jie Li stroked the feathers of the harrier eagle lovely for several times. With the harrier eagle, it was equivalent to having an eye in the sky. The Sui army divided the troops so they could win.
Chapter completed!