The column commander was obviously too lazy to talk about it himself. Soldiers always speak concisely and powerfully. If they talk too much, they will feel very boring. The column commander waved his hand gently, and the prisoners were brought up: ".'Your first chance has come, if the soldiers who escaped last night stand up, I will guarantee the safety of all of you. I count twenty times. ." Twenty seconds, every second seemed long, even Xiahou Yuan felt chest tightness and irritability, and couldn't help lying down.

"It's you who didn't seize this opportunity." The column captain said in a dull tone, followed by the sound of three people falling to the ground and screaming, as well as the screams of the crowd, and angry roars.

Xiahou Yuan didn't want to look at it, but he sat up anyway. Blood was dripping all over the ground, and all the prisoners were executed. Several people, armed with short knives, rushed up angrily and tried desperately, some were immediately twisted to the ground, and some were killed on the spot (Nord Zhao).

The column officer kicked the herders who were twisted to the ground with wooden boots. His face was full of resentment, but the left side of his face was firmly pressed to the ground, and he could not see his expression. The herdsmen struggled furiously, and the soldiers beat him **** the waist and chest. The ribs should have been broken, and blood flowed from the corners of the herdsmen's mouths.

"This is your choice..." The column commander repeated grimly, "You have to pay for your actions, you know!" He suddenly said loudly, as if extremely angry. "When you do something, you must be able to pay for it! Also, there is nothing you need to work on yourself, you can exchange it, you can't grab it, you know!"

Thinking of how these people, as well as their husbands and children, had brutally slaughtered and looted their compatriots, the fallen soldiers who had been somewhat apologetic immediately lost their apology, and even had the same anger on their faces. .

Chapter 198: Column Officer

"I'll give you a second chance now. I'll do what I say." The column commander said coldly. "The people who attacked the camp last night, come out now. I guarantee the safety of every herdsman. Otherwise... I will kill every villager... Let's burn down every yurt first." The column commander said and waved his hand. , a large group of soldiers held torches and began to prepare.

It stands to reason that Xiahou Yuan had ordered that the villagers were not allowed to slaughter, but perhaps this was just a tactic of intimidation.

"I said I would do it..." The column commander coldly accentuated his tone. "Drag up and kill!" He turned back and said to the soldier. The herdsman who was pressed to the ground was completely paralyzed, and the severe pain seemed to make him lose consciousness. He was dragged up without mercy and then hacked to death.

This time everyone was silent, and no one dared to rush up.

Xiahou Yuan had experienced countless hand-to-hand combat scenes, ten thousand times more cruel than this, but somehow, he felt unwell. On the battlefield, he has mercilessly killed countless dying soldiers, because on the battlefield, the soldiers who did not put down their weapons did not lose their resistance, and the dying person may insert a knife into your heart. But this person obviously lost his resistance, and Xiahou Yuan felt slightly uncomfortable. Of course, the column commander didn't break the agreement, because he didn't kill the unarmed 840 surname, he just killed the attacker, who still had a short knife in his hand.

"I'll count to twenty." The column commander said coldly. "Don't lose your chance."

"One, two... sixteen, seventeen..." the column commander coldly counted. When the twenties arrived, Xiahou Yuan could clearly see the tension and entanglement of these people, exactly as he judged just now. Judging from his expression, he could immediately find out the attackers from last night. It's already obvious. Most of these attackers lowered their heads and seemed to be stunned. In fact, they were so nervous that they even moved involuntarily, as if they wanted to run directly to the stage.

"Burning." The column commander moved his fingers lazily.

A large pile of torches was thrown into the yurt, and the fire was ignited in an instant. A group of soldiers, without a torch, walked from west to east along the village. When they came out, the torch in their hands was gone, and the fire was spreading behind them.

Xiahou Yuan felt a little regretful.

The herdsmen watched their homes and only food being engulfed by the fire, and some even cried in despair. Xiahou Yuan sighed. This is definitely not allowed by Luochen, after all, even property is not allowed, let alone burning down the village.

"Third chance!" The cold voice of the column commander overshadowed everyone, "Stand up! Otherwise, everyone will be killed! I will do it..." He said while glaring at everyone.

"Shushuashua", with the sound of sabres drawn from both sides, the woman and the child have completely collapsed, crying into a ball, shrinking into a ball.

"I'll count to twenty. I'll do what I say," said the column commander slowly and grimly.

"One, two..."

"Stop counting." The voice of an old herdsman. Xiahou Yuan immediately got up and looked at it, and it turned out to be the unusually calm old herdsman. He walked up slowly but firmly. "Elder Zha..." Someone shouted to hold him back. Many people looked at him anxiously.

More people came out. Now that this elder has come out, his subordinates will naturally come out. Xiahou Yuan couldn't help sighing when he saw the people he expected to stand out from the crowd one by one. There are no young people, because there are no young people in the village anymore, they are all old herdsmen in their 50s and 60s. These people were determined to resist, but they did not expect to bring such a disaster to the village.

The captain of the column glanced at these people, there were more than 20, and it was worth counting. Looking down, there are fewer males.

"Go put out the fire." He waved. The fallen cavalry opened a path, and the herdsmen stumbled (baac), shouting and running wildly to fetch water and put out the fire. However, there was also a group of fallen soldiers who had prepared water, and the cavalry crossed the sea of ​​fire, splashing water along the way. Fortunately, the burning time is not long, and it is not inextinguishable.

The column commander looked back at the dozens of dull old men, and at the commander of the third brigade. "I can't think of it, it's such an old man who made your soldiers suffer a lot. I can't think of it..." He smiled wryly, "Our most elite cavalryman died at the hands of such an old herdsman."

"I've been a soldier for decades, can I still compare to you?" Elder Zha sighed when he heard him sigh.

"Veteran?" The column officer looked back at the old herdsman. "It turned out to be a veteran...Veteran is good...Veteran is good..." He said and left, and said to the adjutant beside him as he walked, "All beheaded."

He walked slowly to Xiahou Yuan, his arrogant and ruthless demeanor immediately changed, but stood at attention and said, "It's done!" He ignored the sound of the head falling behind him.

Xiahou Yuan looked at the column commander for a long time. Unable to speak for a while. "Okay." He only said two words, then got up and left.

"Go to the dispatch office to sign, you can go to the frontline combat troops." Xiahou Yuan suddenly turned around. "I don't want the soldiers in this column to be affected and burn to death at every turn."

In the report letter to Luochen, he wrote: "Lord Luochen, the Huns' strong labor force has almost been lost. Wherever they have passed, the herdsmen are extremely poor. There is not much resistance, but the Huns and herdsmen are generally hostile to our army, and even There is hatred. Sometimes there are things that harass the garrison. After thinking about it, Xiahou Yuan realizes more and more that he is not qualified for the work of appeasement. I can only guarantee that there is no important place to set the control of the fallen soldiers, but I cannot make the Huns truly surrender. I'm incompetent! Please consider whether to send someone else!

Regarding the matter of the prisoners, it is recommended that they be released, not exile, otherwise it will become more troublesome. Don't slaughter, otherwise there will be no labor force in the grasslands. I have only one reason, I see that the village has almost no labor force!

It is recommended to find someone who can convince the crowd. If the lord wants advice, I suggest to consider Jesso. The subordinates found that he was quite trustworthy in the hearts of the Huns, and his reputation was quite good. The Huns respected him even higher than Zhongping, and were generally indignant at Jesso's dismissal. "

The letter was sent to Luochen by a fast horse. Luochen had already headed north to Xu Da's command post, and he pondered for a long time.

Chapter 199 Back to Chang'an

Luochen showed Xu Da the letter from Xiahouyuan.

"Release? Will it cause riots? What if these people run to Zhongping's side again and become soldiers?" Xu Da always considered the consequences of each step clearly.

"Captives are a burden to us, so many mouths need to eat food." Lu Bu complained.

Seeing the back, Xu Da remained silent. Xu Da did not participate in the matter of Yesuo. He just heard that Luochen promised Yesuo that he would not be involved in the war anymore.

The senior generals read Xiahou Yuan's letter.

"This is a good way. You can even make Jesso the big one. Anyway, he listens to the lord." Chang Yuchun said.

Luochen just lowered his head and pondered, and didn't say much. The generals were also silent upon seeing this.

"General Xu Da... Are you targeting the remnants of Zhongping? We just came, and you didn't brief us on the situation." Seeing that Teacher Luochen didn't speak, Chang Yuchun couldn't hold back and asked Xu Da about other topics. He was more interested in completely destroying the remnants of the Huns and capturing Zhongping alive.

"I plan to arrange a special introduction to the battle for you in the afternoon." Xu Da said. "At present, the patrols are advancing forward, excluding many areas. We should be able to see where Zhong Ping is in a few days."

Everyone's thoughts were all attracted by the encirclement and suppression of Zhongping's remnants. Luochen pondered for a while, then got up and announced: "Generals, now that the victory of the battle on the northern side of the grassland has been decided, I have to leave for a while. Xiahou Yuan is right, I should go and persuade Jesuo to come out of the mountains, rectify the grassland, and clean up people's hearts, otherwise This battle is not over. If Zhong Ping is eliminated today, there will be another Zhong Ping tomorrow."

A circle of generals, all stunned.

"But... let Jesso come out, the lord will call someone to inform him soon, tell me about the emergency, the lord is kind to him, he should agree..." Chang Yuchun responded immediately.

"If the lord is worried, you can let me go over there." Yan Qing took the initiative to ask Ying. "I'll make it clear."

Luochen still shook his head: "One promise and a thousand gold. If I want to change my promise, I have to explain it myself. Besides, I have to look at the teacher... The battle on the grassland is over. How to go next, the teacher will give me some inspiration. "

Since they were going to see Cai Yong, the generals had nothing to say.

"I'll accompany you." Yan Qing said.

Luochen nodded and agreed: "Xu Da has full command of the battle. Be careful, although there are only remnants of the Xiongnu army left, you must be cautious. That Shaha has rich experience, is quite resourceful, and is a veteran, you must be careful. As for the treatment of The Xiongnu tribe, are not allowed to slaughter the unarmed people, not to rob, not to burn!”

"Understood!" Several generals responded in unison.

Luochen arranged for a quick horse to go to Chang'an first. After arriving at Chang'an, head east out of Tongguan to find Cai Yong and Yesuo. Due to the urgency of time, Luo Chen only brought Yan Qing and a dozen guards. Running wildly day and night, we arrived at Chang'an a few days later.

There has been a relay notification for the messenger before. Zhuge Liang had just learned from the messenger that Luo Chen was coming, and immediately planned to organize a reception. Unexpectedly, the Chang'an outpost reported that Luochen was approaching Chang'an City. Because Luo Chenyigan people are non-stop day and night, and they are no slower than the messenger soldiers.