On the way to the military camp, Qu Tushou saw very clearly that the captives of the Arab Empire all had hatred in their eyes towards us, and some even chose to commit suicide on the spot. I really don’t know what the people of this country are thinking.
"Don't get too close to them. These guys really have the highest faith, like their Allah. After being captured by us, several of them died by slamming their heads against the wall. The rest are also very uncooperative and often attack our soldiers, so we have to teach them a lesson."
Li Chengyi was responsible for welcoming them outside the camp. When he saw his fellow villagers, Li Chengyi was happy. However, he had to explain everything he needed to say clearly. He made sure nothing happened. The brothers came here to fight. If they were injured before going to the battlefield, they would regret it to death.
"This is truly the first time I've seen this. I've seen quite a few prisoners of war in Chang'an, and I even bought a horse for my family. Those people came from Goguryeo, and they all seemed to be keeping their heads down and being obedient. No one dared to cause trouble. I didn't expect the people of the Arab Empire to be so different."
As they walked, Qu Tushou said that the people of Chang'an were not unfamiliar with these foreign prisoners of war. After each victory, many people would be dragged to the streets of Chang'an and then sold directly to fill military expenses. This was a very normal thing. A country's wealth not only includes their cities and lands, but also their people, who are also our spoils of war.
"But there's no rush. We need to build a road from here to the Protectorate anyway, and these people are the best candidates. We haven't been given food for two days, and many people are already unable to hold on. Your Highness has plenty of ways to deal with them. Each person is assigned a road to build every day. If you don't complete the task, you will starve. As Your Highness said, everyone has a desire to survive. If they don't want to live, then all of them should bang their heads against the wall, not just some of them."
Li Chengyi also couldn't understand Li Xiang's new words. It was not easy for him to say so many of them. But after Li Xiang finished speaking, if you think about it carefully, you will find that many of his words make sense.
These captives in front of us are always willing to sacrifice themselves for their Allah, but since they were captured, how many of them have actually done so? Only a few of them have shown up. When most of them saw our whips, they still obediently went to build roads and help us transport strategic materials.
As for people who escaped, there were not many. After all, apart from the military camp, the nearest town was 500 miles away. You had to rely on your own legs, without any supplies, and you didn't know the direction of other towns. If you really ran away, it would be like giving your life to the wild wolves in the wilderness.
"Greetings, Marshal."
The two of them talked as they walked, and soon arrived at Cheng Chuliang's tent.
"Brother Qu, please don't embarrass me. I learned archery from you back then. Have you forgotten our friendship? You're just starting out now. With your skills, you'll definitely surpass us brothers in the future."
There was a friendship between Cheng Chuliang and Qu Tushou. They had both been in the army in their early years, so naturally they had met each other. After hearing what Cheng Chuliang said, Qu Tushou stopped being pretentious, but he still had to observe the proper etiquette. After all, this was the army, not a place for brothers to play.
"What the commander-in-chief said are all things of the past, but now we have to do what we should do. I am just a deputy general in the military camp. When the commander-in-chief gives orders, we cannot consider the past relationship. We have to do what we should do, otherwise I will return to Chang'an."
When Qu Tushou said this, he was also kneeling on one knee. According to military etiquette, some people around him also knew his identity, so many people were ready to laugh at him and see if he was going to give Cheng Chuliang a warning. Unexpectedly, he knew the rules and did not behave rudely from beginning to end.
In the eyes of many soldiers, many young masters in Chang'an City are unreasonable and want to show off their power wherever they go. However, they have not seen more young masters entering the field of power and going very far. This is because these people know how to advance and retreat and will not show off their power casually.
"Don't worry about that, Brother Qu. When we drink privately, we still follow the rules of Chang'an City. But if we really end up on the battlefield, even if you don't follow the rules, our military commanders won't tolerate it. I have nothing to do today, so I've already ordered people to start roasting lamb. Let's have a good drink."
Cheng Chuliang said with a smile, this guy is just like that, his father has good relations with all parties, take the meeting today for example, this guy did not show the majesty of the Marshal, but instead wanted to welcome Qu Tushou first, which is much better than other marshals.
After hearing this, Qu Tushou frowned, but he still did as Cheng Chuliang said. Looking at the people who were accompanying him, Qu Tushou was very familiar with them. They all came from military families in Chang'an City. If he didn't look at the scenery outside, he would have thought they were in a restaurant in Chang'an City.
This place is very close to the front line, so even when drinking, the most talked about thing is the current war situation. Qu Tushou had just come from the mainland, so of course he wanted to listen to what everyone said.
"The Marshal told me that we should send someone to take the initiative and attack. It's not a good idea to just wait here. If they don't gather enough people, can we just watch?"
Li Chengyi was the most impatient. Two consecutive victories had made this guy a little bit arrogant. Two days ago, he even proposed that he would personally lead 20,000 troops to the city of Samael, and was ready to issue a military order, and he would definitely be able to defeat the army of the Arab Empire.
"Don't do that, kid. Although we have the advantage now, the Arab Empire is not weak either. Have you forgotten? These cavalrymen come and go without a trace. If our brothers in heaven didn't know their location, it would be very difficult for us to win. So we must be prepared for war. A rash advance will not benefit us."
General Moren shook his head. After winning the battle, he analyzed it carefully. It was not because our people were so brave, but because we fought step by step, making it impossible for the enemy to find our weaknesses.
