Long Ying said: "Can I make an appointment with him?"
Li Zhiji said: "Master Ying is willing to see him. I don't know how happy and honored I am to be alive. But can I, the king, know what Master Ying is thinking?"
Long Ying said calmly: "I want to wipe out all the Turkic warriors who sneaked into the Khitan realm."
Li Zhiji surprisingly didn't show any surprise, and said thoughtfully: "So what if Mo Chui takes revenge afterward?"
Long Ying replied: "The Khitans will be the first to bear the brunt. As long as the king is willing to form an unswerving alliance with them, and the Turks have suffered serious losses, how can they dare to use force easily? The situation at that time will no longer be the same as it is now. We will definitely
The Zhou Dynasty will be stationed in important towns along the border, constantly adding troops and strengthening defenses to firmly contain the Turks. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and we only need a word from the king."
Li Zhiji told the chiefs what he said, and they listened silently without saying anything. Apparently they respected Li Zhiji and let him decide.
There was such a big gap between what Long Ying heard and what he heard with his own eyes and ears. In the past, Li Zhiji gave people the impression of being hesitant and changeable, but now he understands that he has so many worries that it is difficult to move forward or retreat.
, unable to determine the direction.
Li Zhiji said: "The divination divined by your king's miraculous doctor for our country has finally come true. If I still disobey heaven, I will be a stubborn idiot. I am even more heartbroken to see Lord Ying today. Sun Wanrong
How can I be your opponent? Not only do we, the Xi people, stand on the side of the Celestial Empire, but we will also help Lord Ying deal with Sun Wanrong. What I can say is an unshakable promise."
After speaking, he extended his hand.
As soon as Long Ying grasped it, Wan Renyu stretched out his hand to cover it. Then everyone in the tent rushed forward to join in the handshake and alliance ceremony, and the tent burst into shouts and shouts.
Fifteen days later, 30,000 Xi warriors led by Li Zhiji, 3,000 elites from Long Ying and Wan Renyu, and 8,000 inactivated Khitan warriors fought in the west of Songmo Desert and north of Khitan New City, between the Yellow River and the Earth.
The troops met at the confluence of the Huzhen River, with a total strength of 41,000. At the same time, reconnaissance cavalry was sent out in four directions to monitor the movements of all parties.
Their camp is on the edge of the desert area in the south. It can be reached by horseback in Songmo Desert in three days, and the Khitan New City is within two days of horseback riding.
That morning, there was a strong wind and a torrential rain. Everyone hid in their tents. Du Longying climbed a high mountain alone, letting the wind and rain hit him. He deeply felt the power of heaven and earth, and how he became one with nature.
touching feeling.
He remembered Wu Zhao's harsh words, vowing to destroy the Khitan people and destroy their children and grandchildren. The emperor, who was thousands of miles away, could never understand the situation here even though he was as wise as Wu Zhao. But he fell deeply in love with him.
I visited the grasslands, deserts, rivers and mountains outside the Great Wall, and fell in love with the people here who were willing to do their duty.
Soon, he will return to the outside world, enjoy the comfortable lifestyle of wandering in the endless grasslands and deserts, visit strange and strange countries, contact people of different races, and get to know their lives and cultures.
The final destination is Tubo.
As long as you remember that you can hold Merchant in your arms, the journey will become the greatest pleasure.
The rain stopped for a while. Longying went down the mountain wet. When he reached the foot of the mountain, his clothes were dry again, which was very magical.
Wan Renyu rushed from the camp and said excitedly: "Sun Wanrong has left the new city!"
In the next ten days, intelligence came in like snowflakes, all about Sun Wanrong, but there was no news about the Turks.
On the eleventh day, Wilderness Dance came to the camp, bringing great news. The Turks finally showed up.
Long Ying immediately invited Li Zhiji and Hu Huan to hold a confidential meeting in his tent. There were also Wan Renyu and Huangyuan Wu, and no one else was allowed to hear them.
Hu Hui understands Chinese, so there is no verbal barrier. He is only thirty years old, young and promising, a wise man. He speaks in a sinister voice, slowly, but without any nonsense. He is of medium build, has good facial features, but has sharp eyes.
The lightning is shining, the words are sure to hit the target, and he has the air and charm of a leader.
Wilderness Dance said: "Master Ying had already guessed that Mo Chuo would pull tricks on the march. His troops numbered 30,000, led by generals Bai Zhen and Luo Chao'en. They crossed the Songmo Desert and crossed the border to Songmo and Raole.
The mountainous area between them is less than 200 miles away from the new city. After I leave, they should continue their march and attack the new city."
Most of the Songmo Desert is located in the Turkic territory, and the eastern end penetrates into the Khitan territory. No wonder they have not been found.
Li Zhiji sighed: "What a silent sip."
Huhu said to the wasteland: "How could the Turks march in such a secret way so easily detected by your Excellency?"
Huang Yuanwu smiled casually and said: "Master Ying has seen this a long time ago and asked me to choose the least likely marching route as the standard for exploration. This is all because if Sun Wanrong is alerted, the Turkic expeditionary force will make the same mistake as Ningyan."
Li Zhiji couldn't help but ask: "There is nowhere to hide in the desert. How can you find out the strength of the opponent's troops and the leader?"
Huang Yuan Wu was calm and composed, and changed to a smooth Turkic dialect: "I have taken advantage of sudden sandstorms many times to sneak into the enemy camp and listen to their words. If they had not changed their plan, after breaking the city and taking people captive, they would pass through the desert again.
Go north, cross the Yellow River, arrive in front of the territory of the people, and return to the Turks. At that time, a force of 5,000 people will cross the border to meet them."
Li Zhiji and Huhu showed surprise. The latter said with emotion: "Your Excellency is indeed a very talented person and very bold."
Wan Renyu said with a smile: "Brother Huang is full of skills and can pretend to be anything he wants! Even if he is discovered, no Turks can keep him."
Hu Hua said: "Only extraordinary people like Lord Ying will be willing to be used by Brother Wan and Brother Huang." Turning to Li Zhiji, he said: "So, the Turks will cross the river in front of us, saving us a lot of time.
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Long Ying said: "This military operation is to take back the captive women and children as the first priority, followed by annihilating the enemy. After getting back the people and goods, the leader no longer has to worry about other things and takes the people and goods to Songmo.
While consolidating the defense, we also called on people from other ministries to come to the meeting and reorganize the country to reduce the trauma caused by Sun Wanrong's death."
Huo Huo said gratefully: "Master Ying repays evil with kindness. As long as I am alive, I will be a vassal to the Emperor of Zhou Dynasty. If Master Ying can be of use to me in the future, he will go through fire and water without hesitation."
Long Ying said: "I don't want you to get involved in the war between our Great Zhou Dynasty and the Turks. The most important thing is to remain neutral. But if the Turks dare to attack you, I, Long Ying, will not sit idly by. Even if we do not have the support of our empress,
I am still here to help you single-handedly."
Even Li Zhiji showed a moved expression, not to mention losing his life. If Long Ying had not held this attitude, the Khitan people would definitely have encountered a catastrophe of genocide, but now it is a completely different matter.
Wasteland Dance sighed: "I'm convinced too."
Li Zhiji and Hu Huo looked at him in astonishment.
Wan Renyu said: "Count me in."
After discussing and deciding on the strategies and actions that need to be taken due to the new situation, Huhu said: "Sun Wanrong's 40,000 soldiers passed through the western Liaoning plain, known as the desert corridor, and headed east to the west bank of the Liao River, where they ended up in a mountainous area.
He set up a camp in every place, trying to regain Yingzhou in one fell swoop. According to people around him, Sun Wanrong could not sleep well at night, and from time to time he would gnash his teeth and call Lord Ying's name in his sleep. He also became restless and restless at every turn.
Cursing people will make the soldiers alienated."
Long Ying laughed hoarsely and said: "What kind of spies did the leader send out? Do you even know what Sun Wanrong was talking about in his sleep?"
Huhu said disdainfully: "Sun Wanrong's situation is over. Every day, his subordinates escape. Those who escape to us not only tell what they know, but also talk nonsense about what they don't know."
Everyone laughed when they heard this.
Li Zhiji reminded: "Sun Wanrong has always done something good, and he has never been defeated by Lord Ying. In addition, due to the blood relationship of his people, most people are still willing to sacrifice their lives for him. The so-called centipede insect can die but not freeze. , we cannot take it lightly."
Huhu obviously hated Sun Wanrong, and sneered: "This is the case, and the other is the case. When we rescue the Khitan children from the clutches of the Turks, I will spread the word widely. I don't believe that we can't shake the military morale of Sun Wanrong's men. When more people flee to Songmo and join me."
Long Ying said decisively: "That's how everything is decided, everyone will act separately."
After seeing off Li Zhiji and his death, Longying, Wanrenyu and Huangyuanwu walked along the yellow water. On the other side was the endless desert, but here there was green grass, which was a wonder.
Long Ying smiled at Huang Yuan Wu and said, "Obviously it was you who guessed the marching route of the Turkic fools, but you put the credit on my younger brother, making me admit that you are neither wrong nor not, and I don't know how embarrassing it is."
Wan Renyu muttered: "But you didn't blush!"
Huang Yuanwu remained silent, suddenly stood still, looked towards the other side, and sighed: "Back then, you said you would treat us kindly in Qiuci, and I just said it casually as Lord Ying. Today, you have personally promised the Khitans and Xi people that even if you are alone, People and horses must also help them fight against the enemy. Yuan Wufang believes that Master Ying is this kind of person, and Brother Wan is also this kind of person."
Long Ying put his hand on his shoulder and said: "This is just what we have to do. Only in this way can we live a happy and peaceful life. We have informed the elders of Shendu, and he will contact your sister and tell her what we are doing now." situation, lest she fall into the trap of the Turks."
Huang Yuan Wu said: "My sister-in-law has enough strength to protect herself, but we still thank you very much for your thoughtful care for us."
Then he looked up to the sky and let out a breath, saying: "What moved Yuan Wu the most was Lord Ying's behavior of repaying kindness with kindness to the Khitan people. The empress would never agree to Lord Ying doing this, but Lord Ying still did it regardless of everything. Yes. Master Ying is indeed a hero. My words of 'I am convinced' come from the bottom of my heart."
Long Ying held him with one hand and Wan Renyu with the other, and said with a smile: "Brothers, it's okay to leave my life to you. Besides, it's just a slight disobedience to my master, and it's not the first time I have offended her. Ha! I have long been used to it. One time I almost killed him with my own hands. Ha!"
While talking and laughing, we returned to the camp.
On the sixteenth day after Long Ying held a confidential meeting with Li Zhiji and Wu Hu, troops led by Turkic generals Baizhen and Luo Chaoen launched a thunderous raid on the new city, which was guarded by only 500 Khitan soldiers. , under continuous fierce attacks day and night, the new city was lost in only three days and was razed to the ground. After killing all the strong men, 12,000 women and children were taken captive. As the wilderness dance said, they entered the desert and headed north towards the Yellow River.