Early the next morning, the spy came back and reported to Charlie: "Your Majesty, at dawn, the Western Qin army continued to retreat eastward after breakfast.
The little people found that there were 20,000 people in the camp of the Western Qin army.
Last night, the little people also counted the tent trees in the Western Qin Army camp, and there were indeed 20,000 tent trees."
As soon as the spy was dismissed by Charles, Leo V said: "This is not right.
I have not been with the Western Qin Army for a day or two.
In order to prevent this person from spying on the size of the army, the Western Qin Army moved from There is no fire, so our spies have never been able to infer the strength of the Western Qin army from the number of stoves.
How come they left such obvious flaws this time?"
Grete, the governor of Macedonia, asked: "Did the Western Qin people do this deliberately to make us think that they have 20,000 people here, but in fact they have divided their forces and there is some conspiracy against us?"
When Charlie heard this, he suddenly remembered something, his face changed drastically, and he lost his voice and said: "Oh no, the Western Qin people went to sneak attack our infantry in the rear.
Someone came and ordered the whole army to assemble and prepare to return."
Pope III immediately pulled Charlie and said: "Your Majesty, you must have guessed wrong.
The Western Qin people are so bold that they dare to go around the rear to attack our infantry."
Charlie said with a pale face: "Nothing is impossible.
People in Western Qin often do things that we think are impossible."
"No, Your Majesty Charles, you will not leave the Thracian army in front and return with more than 20,000 cavalry."
Leo III grabbed Charlie and asked anxiously.
Charles quickly took Leo III's hand away and said helplessly: "Your Majesty the Pope, if the Western Qin people really want to attack the infantry in our rear, how can I have the mind to take care of the Thracian army now?
There are still people behind.
I have tens of thousands of heavy armored infantry.
If they are all killed by the Western Qin people, it will be too late for me to cry."
Leo III hurriedly said: "I know, I know, but you can't leave them alone.
If you retreat like this, Batannicus and his Thracian army will definitely be swallowed up by the Western Qin cavalry.
"Fall off" Charlie had no choice but to say: "I will immediately send someone to notify Batannicus and ask him to lead his troops to withdraw.
Ah, let go, let go."
As soon as there was movement on Charlie's side, the West Qin Army was not far away, and there was news soon.
After hearing the report, Wei Gao asked: "How long have they been gone?"
"Commander, Charlie has been leaving with 20,000 cavalry for more than an hour."
Wei Gao immediately gave the order: "Instruct the army to turn around and return to meet the Thracian army."
"yes" This large-scale collective U-turn to attack the Thracian army was less than two hours after the last battle with the Thracian army.
The frequency was too fast.
The soldiers were puzzled by this, but they still faithfully carried out Wei Gao's order.
At this time, in the camp of the Thracian army, Batannicus listened to the report of his generals in surprise, and said in a voiceless voice: "What are you talking about?
How could he do this when Charles led his army back, leaving us here alone?"
The army of the Western Qin Dynasty is being swallowed up one by one.
Hurry up and order everyone to assemble quickly.
We will retreat overnight."
At this time, a captain walked in quickly and said: "Mr.
Governor, it's too late.
The reconnaissance sentry has come to report that the entire army of the Western Qin Dynasty has been dispatched to kill us.
The most important thing for us now is to organize defense and quickly Send someone to ask for help from Charles’s army.”
Another captain in the big tent asked: "If Charlie's army doesn't come to reinforce us, won't we be trapped and die here?"
The captain who reported the news said with a cold face: "But if we are overtaken and attacked by the Western Qin army during the retreat, we can only be beaten passively, and our defense is weak, and we will be defeated soon.
If we stay here, we will at least be able to survive."
You can rely on the camp defense and there won’t be any big problems in a short time.”
Batannicus's expression changed, and his generals urged: "My lord, make a decision quickly.
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If it's too late, it's too late."
Under the urging of his generals, Batannicus became flustered and shouted: "Send the order and defend the camp.
Everyone should take up weapons and fight to the death with the Western Qin people."
The generals had different reactions.
Some did not want to wait to die here at all, while others were determined and wanted to fight to the death with the Western Qin people.
Wei Gao quickly arrived with his army.
Facing tens of thousands of cavalry, the Thracian soldiers and generals in the camp changed their expressions one after another.
They were all frightened and wondering in their hearts whether such a simple camp could withstand the Western Qin Dynasty.
Human attack?
The worries of the Thracian generals soon became reality.
Under the command of Wei Gao, the Western Qin cavalry used the darkness as a cover and quickly attacked from several directions at the same time, using horse poles to throw out the ropes.
Harnessed to the wall of the Thracian army camp, dozens of war horses worked together and easily pulled down the simple wall.
"Kill!"
As Wei Gao roared, a large number of Western Qin cavalry rushed into the Thracian army camp from several directions, and the battle officially began.
"Defend, defend" Batannicus kept shouting while holding up the general, and after the Western Qin army rushed in, the camp was filled with flames.
The Western Qin cavalry galloped on their horses while slashing the Thracian generals.
Others kept throwing torches to burn tents, haystacks and stables.
The Western Qin cavalry only charged into the Thracian camp for less than half an hour when they heard a sound of gold and hurriedly withdrew.
Seeing the figures of the Western Qin cavalry disappearing into the dark night, Batannicus was full of fear.
Sweating, my whole body lost all strength and collapsed.
The guards were shocked: "Sir, sir, are you okay?"
At this time, all the soldiers in the camp seemed to be exhausted.
Many people dropped their weapons and sat on the ground, and some even lay on the ground gasping for air.
Batannicus was helped into the tent, changed into clean clothes under the service of the guards, washed his face and just rested for a while, the general came in to report, and said with a sad face: "Sir, our food and grass They were all burned down by the Western Qin people, and we will be hungry tomorrow."
Upon hearing this, Patanicus's face turned as pale as paper, as if his parents had died, and he collapsed on the ground and murmured: "It's over, it's over."
At this time, in the Western Qin army camp more than ten miles away, Wei Gao welcomed the civil servants group sent by Zhao Ziliang in the tent.
He smiled and asked Du Zongwen: "I wonder what important matters Du and all of you have come to the front line.
What are you doing here?"
I know that the front line is too dangerous and wars occur frequently.
If something happens to a few adults here, I will not be able to explain it to Your Majesty."
Du Zongwen took out the imperial edict and said: "Your Majesty ordered us to come and assist the general in defeating the enemy.
This is your Majesty's imperial edict.
Your Majesty said in the imperial edict that the conquest of the Western world cannot be achieved solely by force.
It must be divided into five parts military and five parts political.
If there are difficulties in solving the military problem, you can consider using political means.
We are here this time to divide and disintegrate the coalition forces and isolate the Franks according to His Majesty’s order.”
"Oh" Wei Gao was stunned, then nodded and said: "Your Majesty is far-sighted, and your Majesty can see through the situation that I can't see through at a glance.
The adults came just in time this time, and there is the Thracian army camp a dozen miles ahead. , an hour ago, our army attacked the opponent Fang camp and caused a lot of casualties to the opponent, and also took the opportunity to burn their food and grass.
They will be hungry tomorrow.
I think Lord Du can send people to persuade them to surrender.
If they don't want the entire army to be annihilated, in addition to surrender, No other choice” "Da Shan, I will send someone to see Batannicus overnight."
Soon, Du Zongwen personally took a few followers and set out for the Thracian camp more than ten miles away under the protection of more than a dozen cavalry.
They were soon discovered by the scouts outside the Thracian army camp and were preparing to fight. , but found that Du Zongwen and others were holding white flags.
They were confused and sent someone to negotiate.
When they learned that Du Zongwen and others came to see Batannicus, they immediately sent someone to the camp to report.
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After receiving the report, Batannicus was surprised and said: "Why do you say that the other party is the special envoy of the Holy King of Western Qin Zhao Ziliang?"
The detective replied: "Yes, the other party claims to be Zhao Ziliang's special envoy, named Du Zongwen."
Batannicus said to his generals: "I have heard of Du Zongwen, who worked as a secretary for Zhao Ziliang very early.
His father's name is Du Fu.
I heard that he was a famous poet in the Tang Dynasty, and he was also Zhao Ziliang.
A minister whom I rely on very much” After speaking, he turned around and ordered the detective: "You go and bring Du Zongwen and the others to see me.
No, you go and bring them.
I will greet them at the camp gate.
We cannot let the people of Western Qin think that we are rude."
Not long after, Batannicus waited for Du Zongwen and others at the gate of the camp.
He saw some Western Qin officials arriving with a dozen Western Qin cavalry led by his own cavalry.
He immediately stepped forward to greet him: " Mr.
Du from the Western Qin Dynasty, Batannicus, the governor of Thrace, sincerely welcomes you.
Please speak in the camp."
"Thank you, sir.
I hope my arrival will not cause you any trouble.
I come here with full sincerity to discuss the current situation with you, please."
The two sides walked into the camp and soon came to the Chinese army's tent where the guests and the host sat down.
The baggage in the camp had been burned down by the Western Qin cavalry that had attacked earlier.
Batannicus really didn't have anything good to get.
He came out to entertain Du Zongwen and others, so he had to order someone to bring some tea.
Du Zongwen took a few sips of tea and said: "Your Excellency, I know that you Westerners always speak straight to the point and have no habit of beating around the bush.
I will tell you directly.
The purpose of my being ordered to come to see you this time is to hope that you will lead your troops to surrender to me."
In the Western Qin Dynasty, His Majesty the Holy King of our country and everyone in the government and the public expressed their admiration and appreciation for Your Majesty's determination to resist and defend the territory in such a bad situation.
His Majesty the Holy King also told me that Your Majesty is a person worthy of admiration. have With your noble integrity and unyielding will, you have reached this point worthy of the Eastern Roman Empire and the subjects under your rule.
However, the general trend cannot be violated.
The general trend of our Western Qin to conquer the world is irreversible, and the world will eventually be unified.
This is something that no one can stop.
Now you lead your troops to submit to our Western Qin.
No one will say anything wrong about you.
On behalf of His Majesty the Holy King, I can give you and your subordinates a promise.
If you lead your troops to submit to our Western Qin, You will receive preferential treatment”: