After the military order was issued, Zhao Ziliang and Wang Nanjin each led their own cavalry to pursue the Tibetan army.
Other generals also joined in, leaving the marching commander Chen Qing in the middle to coordinate the various ministries, tally the results of the battle, and take prisoners.
The battle lasted until dark, and the Tang troops returned one after another and camped near the battlefield to rest.
For three consecutive days, the Tang army pursued and surrounded the fleeing Tibetan army.
"Your Majesty, Dazalugong has been captured."
Li Siye happily walked into the tent and reported to Zhao Ziliang.
Zhao Ziliang, who was listening to Wang Can's briefing, couldn't help but stood up and asked: "Who captured him where?"
Li Siye said: "On the way back to the camp, there were more than a dozen Tibetan army ministers and generals who were captured with him, and they were all eaten by Ma Sui."
"Ma Sui is indeed a wise general.
Let's go out and have a look."
Zhao Ziliang said and walked out of the tent.
Other generals and officials also followed him out of the tent.
When they reached the gate of the camp, they saw a large group of Tang army soldiers and horses slowly walking from a distance.
A dozen Tubo ministers and generals were tied up and pushed around.
There were also a large number of Tibetan soldiers tied up behind them.
His hands were held by soldiers of the Tang Army.
The young Ma Sui jumped off his horse and walked quickly towards Zhao Ziliang.
He bowed down on one knee and said, "To your Majesty, the last general Ma Sui was ordered to pursue the defeated Tibetan army.
He encountered the Tibetan marshal Dazalugong.
After a battle, the last general We captured 17 Tibetan generals and ministers, including Dazalugong, and 732 Tibetan soldiers, and came here to pay orders to the commander-in-chief."
Zhao Ziliang smiled and stepped forward to help Ma Sui up and said to the surrounding generals and officials: "Ma Sui understands military strategy and is talented.
He is a rare talent.
He is a good thousand-mile horse."
Ma Sui immediately clasped his fists and said: "A thousand-mile horse also needs Bole's appreciation before he can show his talents.
The reason why he will be where he is today is all thanks to the king's special promotion and promotion."
"There is also a reason for your hard work."
After Zhao Ziliang said, he patted his shoulder and walked to the bound Dazalugong.
"You win," Dazalugong said in unfamiliar Chinese.
He was not afraid of Zhao Ziliang and looked at Zhao Ziliang with a calm look.
Zhao Ziliang looked up at the sky and took a deep breath.
He looked at Dazaluk and sighed: "You Tubo people took advantage of the convenient terrain of the plateau.
When it was prosperous, you sent troops to attack the Tang Dynasty.
When it was weak, you sent envoys to sue for peace.
And we The soldiers of the Tang army were not used to the high altitude.
In the original terrain, every time we fought here, we couldn't fight anymore.
Unfortunately, I ran out of time.
I issued an imperial edict to the late Emperor to lead my army back to Beiting.
Otherwise, I must lead my army into Luoche and completely destroy Tubo.
This big problem" Dazalukong's expression changed several times after hearing this.
He wanted to say something, but he couldn't.
Zhao Ziliang continued: "Now that Tubo Zanpu Xisongde is dead, the Tubo aristocrats in Luoxue City are also fighting endlessly over the establishment of a new Zanpu.
I heard that there are many forces that do not obey the other, and everyone wants to establish what they like.
Prince, fuck A chaotic Tubo is good for the Tang Dynasty, but a stable and unified Tubo is not good for the Tang Dynasty.
Therefore, I will not break the current situation in Tubo.
Once there is a trend of reunification in Tubo, I will do everything possible. can stop it" Dazalugong sighed: "I'm sorry why the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty didn't kill you.
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If the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty had killed you, how could I have ended up in this situation?"
Zhao Ziliang asked: "Do you have any last words?"
Dazalugong's expression changed: "If you want to kill me, why don't you send us prisoners to Chang'an to present them to the new emperor?"
Zhao Ziliang smiled, "Other border generals like to ask for credit from the emperor, so they escort the captured prisoners to Chang'an to offer them as prisoners in order to gain the emperor's favor in the hope of promotion and fame.
The emperor is also willing to surrender, in order to declare his power to the world.
My martial arts skills are not inferior to those of my ancestors.
My merits are already great, and my title and official position have reached their peak.
Even if I escort you to Chang'an to offer prisoners to the future new emperor, the new emperor will not give me another promotion, so I don't need to Do this" Dazalugong's face turned pale, and he said after a long time: "Bring me a bowl of highland barley wine.
I hope I can remember its taste before I die."
Zhao Ziliang looked at Dazalugong, waved his hand and shouted: "Highland barley wine" A cavalryman took a water bag from his waist and threw it over.
Zhao Ziliang didn't look at it.
He stretched out his hand to catch the flying water bag, opened the stopper and smelled it.
Then he handed it to Dazalugong and said, "Good highland barley wine."
"Thank you."
Dazalukong stretched out his tied hands, took the water bag, and poured wine into his mouth.
Zhao Ziliang stepped back holding the waist knife and waved his hand.
A school captain rode forward and slowly pulled out his sword and raised it above his head.
At this time, Dazalugong had drunk the last drop of highland barley wine.
After the sword flashed, Dazalugong's head fell to the ground, and the Tubo prisoners behind him I saw people kneeling down and crying.
Zhao Ziliang turned around, got on his horse, and shouted: "The king is rare!"
Wang Nanran rode his horse forward and clasped his fists, saying: "Your Majesty, the end will be here."
Zhao Ziliang said: "From now on, the land of Longyou will be handed over to you.
All the officers and soldiers of the Central Plains Army who came with me in this Western Expedition will be under your command.
Previously, I have promised King Bailan that all the captured Tibetan army supplies will belong to them." , I, Tang Jun, will not take anything away from you, and I, Zhao, am a man of his word.
I don’t want to break your promise to others.
I hope you will give me face and fulfill my promise.”
Wang Rao held his fists and said: "Your Majesty represents the highest authority of our army.
Since Your Majesty has made a promise, I, Wang Rao, will naturally fulfill this promise.
Otherwise, the Qiang people will look down on us."
"Very well, there are still ten days left before the time stipulated by the late emperor's imperial edict.
Within these ten days, the defense handover of various areas in Longyou will be completed.
The officers and soldiers of the Beiting Army will gradually assemble in the direction of Linqiang."
Returning to the Central Army's tent, Zhao Ziliang said to the marching Sima Chen Qing: "Please pass on the order.
Our Western Qin Army will soon return to Western Qin to garrison.
Maybe many people will never be able to return to the Central Plains in their lifetime.
If the soldiers are unwilling, If you go, you can report it to the higher-level military commander or general.
The military commander and generals will make statistics and submit the statistical results as soon as possible."
"Okay, Your Majesty" Chen Qing agreed and asked: "If the soldiers are unwilling to go and don't want to stay in Longyou, these people will have to retire and return home.
Is there any severance pay?"
"Yes, each person will be given one hundred guan of retirement severance pay."
Chen Qing asked again: "Your Majesty, back then we had 40,000 soldiers from the Beiting Army who came to the Central Plains to fight the rebellion.
Now, of the 40,000 soldiers from the Beiting Army, there are only about 30,000 left, and the rest are recruited from the Central Plains.
The family members of these people are basically in the Central Plains. , if there are soldiers who are willing to follow the king to Western Qin, but are worried about their relatives back home, can we in Western Qin help bring their family members and relatives to settle in Western Qin?
Can the Western Qin government arrange housing for them?
To the fields and the cattle and sheep” Zhao Ziliang nodded and said: "Of course.
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Although we return to Beiting, the migration of refugees from the Central Plains will not stop.
The families and relatives of these soldiers can be taken care of first.
Soldiers who are willing to go can each receive twenty acres of fertile land.
If you have military exploits in the future, you will have the opportunity to be rewarded with fertile land."
"I understand, I will pass on the order now."
On the fifth day of November, a messenger came from Chang'an.
Prince Li Heng ascended the throne as emperor and changed the Yuan Dynasty to Shangyuan.
Next year will be the first year of Shangyuan.
The new emperor ascended the throne to grant amnesty to the world and reduce taxes.
On the seventh day of November, all defense handover matters were completed, and more than 80,000 soldiers of the Western Qin Army were assembled in Linqiang.
More than 4,000 of them chose to stay in Longyou to continue serving, and more than 8,000 chose to retire and return to their hometown.
In addition, there are 30,000 soldiers of the Western Qin Army in Hexi, and more than 10,000 of those people choose to stay or retire and return to their hometowns.
In total, whether it is the original Beiting Army officers or the Beiting Army officers recruited in the Central Plains area, a total of 90,000 troops chose to follow Zhao Ziliang back to Western Qin.
Once this force returns to Western Qin, it will also be given to Western Qin.
Qin brought huge military pressure.
That night, Zhao Ziliang ordered the slaughter of cattle and sheep to reward the entire army.
Countless fires were lit in the huge camp outside the city, illuminating the entire camp like daylight.
Fragrant beef and mutton were cooked in iron pots, and jars of fine wine were brought out.
The officers and soldiers of the Western Qin Army sat in a circle in groups of eleven.
Each officer had cooked meat, steamed buns and a bowl of wine in front of him.
The whole camp was full.
Suddenly there was a loud roar: "Commander, everyone stands up!"
There was a loud roar in the entire camp, and everyone stood up.
Zhao Ziliang and the officials and generals gradually walked up to the stage in front and sat down.
"sit down" The soldiers sat down cross-legged again.
Zhao Ziliang walked to the front of the stage with a wine bowl and said loudly: "All the soldiers in the army, tonight is the last night we will get together.
After counting, together with the Qin Army soldiers currently in Hexi, there are More than 90,000 soldiers are willing to follow me, Zhao, to Western Qin.
I am here to thank you for trusting me and continuing to follow me.
I will not treat you badly.
Another 10,000 people chose to stay in Longyou and Hexi to continue serving.
More than 10,000 people chose to retire and return home.”
Speaking of this, Zhao Ziliang sighed: "These people are unwilling to go to Western Qin with me, and I can't force you to follow me and leave your hometown for the rest of your life.
But no matter what, you have followed me, Zhao Ziliang, through life and death, and have protected the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty.
And An Ding dedicated his own In your youth and blood, most of you have scars on your body.
These scars are proof of your meritorious service.
No matter how others view you, you are the most loyal, most fearless warriors in the eyes of me, Zhao Ziliang.
I I am proud to have had you warriors."
Many people couldn't help but shed tears after hearing these words.
As the saying goes, men don't shed tears easily, but they are not sad yet.
Zhao Ziliang continued: "Whether you are the soldiers who continue to stay in Longyou and Hexi, or the soldiers who are preparing to retire and return home, you were once soldiers of the Beiting Army, and you will be soldiers of the Beiting Army for life.
I hope that no matter where you are in the future, Don’t forget that you were once a member of the Beiting Army.
The spirit of the military should be preserved.
Even the soldiers who are about to retire and return home, please don’t forget that you are still soldiers, but your battlefields will be different from the past.
No matter how difficult you encounter in the future, don’t forget that you have a fighting spirit.
A heart that never ceases to live and fight”: