On the occasion of rebirth Zhou Sui

Chapter 332
On the fourteenth day of the first lunar month of the second year of Renshou (AD 602), Cui Qiji arrived at Kumoxi first, following the orders of his father Cui Che.

Ahui Geyelang, who came to greet him, said:

"I haven't seen my virtuous brother for a long time, but when I meet again today, the glory is still the same."

Cui Qiji got off his horse, handed over the reins to his followers, and smiled at Ah Hui Geye:

"I have been waiting for you for a long time."

Ah Hui Geye asked:
"I don't know where Duke Yan has gone now."

Cui Qiji replied:
"Grandfather is leading the army. According to the schedule, we can arrive in two days."

The two Xianghuo brothers exchanged a few more pleasantries, and on the way to the king's tent, Cui Qiji asked:
"Grandpa's army is approaching, I dare to ask Brother Yi, how is King Xi doing now?"

Ah Hui Geye laughed and said:
"My dear brother, don't worry, after the imperial edict of the emperor of the Sui Dynasty was delivered, the father and the king are recruiting soldiers and horses from various ministries. Now to the west of Laoha River, there are no less than 12 Xi people on foot."

Hearing this, Cui Qiji felt a little relieved, and asked again:
"What's the situation in Khitan now?"

Ah Hui Geye said truthfully:

"The five tribes of Khitan have all migrated to the east of Laoha River, and they are also waiting for Duke Yan to come."

Cui Qiji nodded secretly. Sure enough, my grandfather has worked hard to manage the northern border in the past few years. Now all these grassland tribes are very obedient.

As the two talked and walked, Ah Hui Geye suddenly said with emotion:

"If you ask me, Duke Yan is the great benefactor of our Xi clan, and it is our duty to obey orders.

"There is no need to promise to the Khitan and Turks to us Xi people to carve up Goguryeo together in the future.

"Could it be that we, Xi Ren, would disobey Duke Yan's order if we were not driven by interests?"

Cui Qiji knew that this was what Ah Hui Geye said in front of him on purpose.

This was just a blank cheque. Although Cui Che boasted that Koguryo would be destroyed in three years after capturing Liaodong City, he was sure that Yang Jian would not survive that day.

In order to allow himself to stay in Yandi, it was just an excuse.

Hu people such as Kumoxi and Khitan sent troops so actively, and even brought their own livestock, for the reward of Yang Jian after the war.

Liaodong City is a thorn in Yang Jian's heart, if he can remove this thorn for him, how can the reward be less.

As for Cui Che's promise to Kumoxi, Khitan and even Du Suoliu to share Goguryeo in the future, he also planned to drive these barbarians to act as pawns on the day when he really wanted to launch a war of annihilation against Goguryeo.

However, in Cui Qiji's view, given the previous example of Gao Jiong's disastrous defeat, these barbarian people are still convinced that Grandpa can capture Liaodong City, so their enthusiasm is somewhat outrageous.

'It seems that I still underestimated Grandpa's prestige among the tribes in Monan. '

After thinking for a while, Cui Qiji said seriously:
"Grandpa once taught me that it is not for a gentleman to repay you with kindness.

"King Xi and Brother Yi felt deeply touched by Grandpa's kindness in the past, and repaid them with fists and fists. Qiji was also deeply moved.

"However, King Xi worked so hard for this, so how can he comfort the soldiers without profit.

"Grandpa's promise of great profit to King Xi is not because he has a relationship with King Xi, but for the sake of King Xi and the long-term friendship between the two families."

Ah Hui Geye said in shame:

"It's because I'm stupid, I can't understand Duke Yan's good intentions."

As he spoke, he expressed his opinion to Cui Qiji on behalf of his father, Ahui Lusu, and said solemnly:
"My dear brother, don't worry, I, the soldiers of the Xi clan, will fight to the death for Duke Yan and capture Liaodong City!"

Cui Qiji smiled and said:
"What Brother Yi said, Qiji must be believed."

Although there were many speculations among the Sui army, it was believed that the number of Hu Han soldiers Cui Che recruited this time would not be much less than that of the Liaodong war back then.

But in fact, in Cui Che's Eastern Expedition, Dusu Liu, Kumoxi, and Khitan's five tribes can be said to be mobilized in full force.

Among them, there are 8 cavalrymen in Yandi, 5000 cavalrymen in Boling, 3 cavalrymen under Dusuliu's command, 12 cavalrymen under Kumo Xibu, and 10 cavalrymen from the five tribes of Khitan. There are 33 Hanbu riders.

There were even 5000 more people than in the Liaodong War five years ago.

Of course, compared with Yang Guang's conquest of Goguryeo in the original time and space, it is still not enough.

It's just that the combat effectiveness of this huge Han-Hu coalition army is really mixed, especially the [-]-strong army put together by the five Khitan armies. Cui Che has already experienced it on the banks of the Xiliao River.

Kumoxi has 12 cavalry, and only [-] cavalry can be driven. At least during this period, the infantry of Kumoxi and Khitan can only be said to be a mob.

But there was really no other way, and with the help of these cannon fodder, Cui Che couldn't bear to dismount the elite cavalry he had painstakingly cultivated to attack the city.

Cui Che had other uses for these Sui cavalry soldiers besides holding the formation.

On the sixteenth day of the first lunar month in the second year of Renshou (AD 302), at dusk, [-] cavalry soldiers of the Sui Army arrived at the Laoha River Basin hand in hand with the [-] cavalry of the Sixth Division of Dusu, followed by a vast herd of livestock.

Cui Che went down to the village along the river and camped for five li.

The chiefs of the eight tribes of Khitan crossed the river after hearing the news, and Xi Wang Ahui Lusu and his son Ahui Geye also came to pay respects with Cui Qiji.

In the handsome tent, everyone gathered together.

Cui Che ordered the four concubine Mu Xieli, Wang Miaorong, Yuchi Chifan and Zhang Lihua who accompanied the army to show up and pour wine for everyone.

These barbarian chiefs all sat upright, without looking sideways, lest Cui Che would misunderstand, their appearance was very similar to Cui Che's seriousness when facing Xiao Chen.

After drinking for three rounds, Cui Che took advantage of his drunkenness and said:

"Cui was ordered by the sage to conquer Goguryeo, so that he can reunite with everyone, but at the same time, he is really uneasy."

Since there were Han people present, as well as Turkic people, Khitan people, and Kumoxi people, Cui Che simply spoke Chinese.

Ogamo will study the Chinese language hard in the past two years. While others are still listening to the translator who is sitting with him, he has already taken the lead and said doubtfully:
"Duke Yan is a famous general in the world, and his troops are strong and strong, so what can make Duke Yan worry."

The crowd joined in.

Cui Che sighed:
"All of you are dedicated to the Sui Dynasty, so you can come here in response to the edict, Cui is very grateful.

"However, since ancient times, the coalition forces have mostly been difficult to accomplish. The reason for this is that it is difficult to coordinate with many parties.

"Now that the four ethnic groups are gathering together, how can Cui not be worried about it.

"Since all of you are here today, how about we nominate one person to command the coalition forces?"

Dahe Mohui is not the only one who is proficient in Chinese, Ahui Lusu got up and said:
"Duke Yan! I, Ahui, Lusu, have a bad relationship with you, but there is a saying that I really can't express.

"The purpose of our expedition is to serve the imperial court and wash away the shame of the emperor of the Sui Dynasty, not to fight for power.

"If there is someone who can use troops better than Duke Yan, Ahui and Lusu will definitely support him, and I really don't want to bow to you.

"But the truth is that everyone here, including myself, can't look up to Duke Yan, and who else can take on this important task except Duke Yan!

"The life and death of an army of more than [-] troops is really not a trifling matter.

"Since Duke Yan is worried that he will leave many schools, I, Ahui Lusu, will put aside the old grudges today and make an oath here.

"In this battle, the Xi family must obey Duke Yan's military order. If there is any disobedience, let me die under the sword!"

(End of this chapter)