The captured captain did not escape the fate of death in the end.
After he could no longer provide any more information, the two young imperial officers responsible for interrogating him gave him the pleasure they had promised him previously.
After all, there is no deep grudge against this captain, so there is no need to use special means to kill him.
??We all have different positions, so it can be said that there is no personal hatred.
Some of the previous interrogation methods were just to obtain information.
Therefore, it is completely unnecessary to torture him to death with that special method.
When the captain died, his face showed a relaxed smile of relief, because he thought that he would not have to continue to be subjected to that kind of 'terrible' interrogation.
Although his interrogators did not use cruel methods, the alternative methods they used were still too much for him to bear.
"The Tatanils are going to attack the Bukuts. Maybe the Tatanils have reached some agreement with the Kopuyali people in private. What's ridiculous is that the Bukuts still don't know anything about it. I know that I have been completely deceived by the Tartanians."
After listening to the report, Zhang Xiao quickly analyzed it in his mind and informed Aziz at the same time.
Aziz deeply agrees with Zhang Xiao¡¯s analysis.
Yes, because of his understanding of the Tartanians, Aziz thought that this might be the real situation.
Who here in the Cuman Desert doesn¡¯t know that when dealing with the Tartanians, you must be prepared for them.
The title of the cunning fox in the desert refers to the Tartanians.
??Especially what the Tartanians are most famous for is their style of going back on their word.
Therefore, regardless of the fact that the Tatanir people are constantly making friends with the Bukut people on the surface, and they have also sent the daughters of their tribal chiefs to the other party.
However, in the desert world, women have the least status.
If we can finally achieve hegemony in the Cuman region. What does it matter if you sacrifice a few women?
Even if the sacrifice is the daughter of the Tartanil chief, it is still worth it.
For Arab men of this era, women are no different from camels and cargo in their eyes. If there is anything different, it may be that women can speak and can bring themselves some special happiness at certain times.
But it is also very realistic and true that women have no status during this period.
There is no difference between ordinary women and slave girls or chiefs¡¯ daughters in this regard.
At critical moments, they can be sacrificed.
The Tartanians used this to paralyze the Bukut people.
"The Bukut people really thought that the Tatanir people wanted to join forces with them to deal with the Kopuyali people.
Zhang Xiao is not like Aziz. He is a local who has lived in Cuman all his life.
The reason for this judgment is that Zhang Xiao got a lot of information about the three major tribes of Cuman from the mouth of a dead captain.
In addition, Aziz also told himself the situation of the three major tribes in detail, so after comprehensive consideration, Zhang Xiao made such a judgment.
It is true that the three major tribes in the Cuman region are the strongest, but among the three major tribes, there are also strong and weak ones.
The Tartanils are the weakest. No matter in terms of population, warriors or vassals under their command, they cannot compare with the Bukuts and Kopuyali.
So, in this upcoming Cuman hegemony war. The Tartanians have the smallest advantage among the three major tribes.
After all, war relies on population and materials. Because this is the most critical thing that can support the war. Without these, it would be impossible to carry out the war.
at the same time. If it were two tribes fighting for hegemony, then everything would be fine.
But here in Cuman, three tribes are about to compete for hegemony.
So, the problem before the three major tribes arises. They must choose one of the temporary alliances to eliminate the other target.
Zhang Xiao judged that the Tatanir people had secretly formed an alliance with the Kopuyali people and wanted to deal with the Bukut people together. In addition to the information revealed by the commander before, he also had some speculations of his own.
first. The Kopuyali, like the Tatanils, had a tribe with fewer people and fewer warriors than the Bukuts.
In other words, the population and warriors of the Bukut people are actually the most powerful among the three major tribes.
In such a situation, any normal person should know how to choose.
The two weaker ones join forces to kill the stronger one.
Then, the best choice is for the two weak ones to decide the outcome again.
So, if you unite with the strongest tribe to defeat another weak tribe, how will you deal with the strongest tribe later?
There is only one overlord in the Cuman region.
The Tartanians are not willing to become vassals of others, especially the Bukuts.
¡°After all, the Tartanians also have the ability to become overlords, don¡¯t they?
So, at a time like this, why don¡¯t they take a gamble?
People are ambitious, especially when they see hope and opportunity.
Therefore, the best method and strategy is to deal with the Bukut people first.
¡°As long as the Tatanil people are not stupid and the Kopuyali people are not idiots, then both of them should know how to choose.
At this time, Aziz responded to Zhang Xiao: "You are right. According to the virtues of the Tatanir people, they can indeed do such treacherous things. Not to mention that they are now friendly with the Bukut people. A malicious conspiracy. But I have to admit that if the Tatanil people really choose to join forces with the Kopuyali people to deal with the Bukut people, then their choice is still very correct. "
At the end of his sentence, Aziz took a deep breath and sighed.
Yes, the population and number of warriors of the Bukut people is half that of the Tartanir people. It is also one-third more than the Kopuyali people. It can be said that no matter which of the two tribes they face alone, these two tribes cannot compete with them.
Only when the two tribes unite will they have the advantage and be able to defeat the Bukut.
After solving the Bukut people, the Tatanilians and Kopuyali people can safely start the struggle for hegemony in the Cuman region and determine the final winner.
Moreover, the tribe strength of both sides is not much different. It's better than facing the Bukut tribe alone.
Besides, when jointly annihilating the Bukut people, both sides can continue to absorb and digest the power of the Bukut people during the battle to strengthen themselves.
So, this is a good deal with huge profits.
In short, if we unite, we will both benefit, if we divide, we will lose.
Of course, the Tartanians have such a plan, and when they put it into action, they are also willing to spend money.
The chief even sacrificed his own daughter. I have to say that he is really a character.
You know, once the war starts and the paralyzed Bukut people come to their senses, that poor woman will be killed.
The Bukut people who were deceived will definitely use this woman to vent their anger. You can imagine this with your knees.
However, this issue is not something you have to worry about.
Aziz also quickly began to analyze and consider the news in his own mind.
"The Tatanil people's abacus is good, and the Copulians have also seen this. But what makes me wonder is. Are the Bukut people really so easy to be fooled? Don't they think of this and take advantage of it? Enter the full set of the Tartarians?"
Zhang Xiao looked at Aziz with some confusion and asked.
¡°Yes,¡± Zhang Xiao thought, if he were a high-ranking member of the Bukut people. Then he will also take this into consideration.
Because your own tribe is the strongest, it will definitely be feared by the other two tribes.
Especially when it comes to competing for regional hegemony, it is impossible to be vague.
In order to achieve victory, there are many means that people can use.
smart people. Then you should know that you should first destroy the weakest Tartanians and annex their tribal population and warriors to strengthen yourself. Make yourself stronger.
After that, wouldn¡¯t the Kopuyali people become easier to deal with?
This is an obvious thing.
So, it is impossible for the Bukut people to fail to see this.
If the Bukut people do not do this, then what they will face is definitely a confrontation between the two tribes united, and only in this way can the two tribes turn from disadvantage to advantage.
Hearing this, Aziz smiled strangely.
"If it had been a few decades ago, the Bukut people would not have been fooled. But I think this time the Tatanil people's conspiracy will definitely succeed."
Aziz¡¯s response made Zhang Xiao very confused.
"Oh, ???Why do you say that? "
Aziz explained: "Sir, you don't know that the chief of the Bukut people today is a guy who only knows how to eat, drink and have fun, and those high-level officials only know how to live in a state of dissipation and live in dissipation all day long. If the Tatanir people are willing to endure the humiliation and bear the burden, If you want to please them, then I dare say that this conspiracy of the Tartanians will definitely succeed."
"The senior officials of the Bukut people will be confused by the illusion in front of them and cannot see through the Tata Nir people's conspiracy. As long as the Tata Nir people are willing to spend money, there is no reason why the Bukut people will not be fooled."
Although Zhang Xiao has some understanding of the situation of the three major tribes in the Cuman region, Zhang Xiao is still not clear about such deep-seated issues.
Only someone like Aziz could know.
At this time, after the Kurt cavalry were defeated, the imperial soldiers who had gathered all the camels that had lost their owners came back.
They found about 900 camels, and the remaining more than 1,000 camels, except for those that were dead, had disappeared without a trace and could not be recovered.
"Sir, we have gathered all the camels around us."
The report interrupted the conversation between Zhang Xiao and Aziz. Hearing this, Zhang Xiao smiled at Aziz and said, "We can continue the question we just asked later. Now I ask you to do me a small favor. I hope you can send Some men, come and teach my soldiers so that they can control these camels" (To be continued)