After leaving Bahanna, the caravan continued westward along the north bank of the Yaocha River. The further it went, the more desolate the scenery became.
This area was originally a rare fertile land in the Western Region. The medicinal killing water was a winding and green field between the two deserts. It created swordsmen who had been idle for several days and put their palms tightly on their weapons.
, always prepared to deal with sudden crises. The only exception was the backbone they relied on, the caravan from Chang'an Li Ji. They walked leisurely and leisurely, constantly revising the map in their hands, constantly using stones and
Animal bones are piled up into low towers to provide wayfinding markers for travelers passing by in the future.
The vendors were very confused about this, but did not have the courage to ask questions. Three days ago, when everyone was crowded on the main street of the inn provided for vendors to smell each other's smelly feet, the shopkeeper of "Li Ji" and several main
The guys have become the guests of the Lord of Bahan City. This alone proves that "Li Ji" can indeed reach the sky with his hands and eyes as everyone guessed before!
Although everyone was so cooperative, the expressions on the faces of the Feilong guards were not relaxed at all. This road was so quiet, so quiet that it made people's hair stand on end. From the moment they left Bahan, for three and a half days, everyone was there
Not a single unfamiliar face was seen on the road. Not only did the merchants who went to the far west to sell goods from the Central Plains disappear out of thin air, the Persian merchants who rode camels to do business in the Central Plains also disappeared. Even the flies that they looked like a few days ago could not be swatted away.
All the horse thieves and spies had also disappeared. After traveling for more than 200 miles, except for wolves and hares that appeared from time to time, no living thing appeared in everyone's sight!
Something was wrong. Even though he had never had any experience as a trader, Wang Xun knew that he might be in big trouble. The true identity of the mission was most likely exposed, otherwise the horse thieves who had been "hungry" for more than half a year would not
Maybe everyone suddenly went on a long vacation. Now, except for the Khan of Bahanna and a few upper-class nobles, the only ones who might have leaked the news are the few traders who left early.
"I have told you long ago that those who do big things cannot stick to small details, but you just don't listen!" Yu Wenzhi determined that the culprits who exposed everyone's identities were the traders, and followed Wang Xun in a low voice. "This time
Well, everyone knows that the envoys from the Tang Dynasty are here. They are here to contact the princes of the Western Regions to deal with the cannibals together! Aren’t all the followers of the Tianfang Sect going to be red-eyed?!"
"If we do that, what's the difference between me and Yang Guozhong?" Really unable to bear Yu Wenzhi's complaints, Wang Xun glanced at him and asked with a frown.
The reason why he refused to kill people and silence them was not because of any womanly kindness. It was because he had experienced the feeling of being trampled on by others, so he no longer wanted to treat ordinary people as nothing. This kind of thinking was obviously not found in Yu Wenzhi's heart.
Without any understanding, the latter looked at him and shook the horse's reins angrily, "The difference is that Yang Guozhong has become prime minister now, but you and I don't know if we can go back alive!"
After saying that, without waiting for Wang Xun's rebuttal, he quickly rode away.
Frankly speaking, Yu Wenzhi is not willing to quarrel with Wang Xun. Although the two of them are becoming less and less speculative now. In Yu Wenzhi's heart, the reason why Wang Xun got involved in so many troubles was because he accidentally fell in love with the Yang family.
The pirate ship. But sometimes it was difficult for him to hold back the anger in his heart, both because of Wang Xun's weakness and because of the despair in his own heart.
Both of them have been holding back their grievances, and both of them want to take revenge. This is the biggest thing he and Wang Xun have in common now. But Wang Xun has suffered so much that he can't learn to behave, and he still insists on the kind of hatred in his heart.
The pedantic creed of life is even more stubborn than when he was in Chang'an City. But he no longer believes that there is any fairness in this world. Human beings are like the herds of animals on the grassland. The law of the jungle is the most basic rule.
. Rabbits are destined to be eaten by wolves and jackals from birth, and there are leopards and lions on top of wolves and jackals. If you want to avoid being eaten, you have to be ruthless, make yourself stronger, and become a wolf.
Become a leopard, become a lion king. Tear all enemies into pieces, even if they are of the same kind. But if you are obviously a lion, but have the heart of a yellow sheep, you will often not be accepted by any group, and you will die.
Not to the burial place.
Yu Wenzhi was not jealous that Wang Xun was always promoted faster than him, nor was he jealous that Wang Xun was more popular among the younger generals than he was. But he could not tolerate that Wang Xun had so many advantages but was not good at using them, just because of his stupid kindness.
, taking the initiative to jump into the trap again and again, and even falling into danger again and again.
He, Yu Wenzhi, was a person with a clear sense of grudges. From the moment he was imprisoned and Wang Xun tried to rescue him even at the risk of confiscating his home and destroying his family, he, Yu Wenzhi, secretly swore in his heart that he would repay Wang Xun in this life.
Xun. Even if he lost his life for this, he could not tolerate Wang Xun being stubborn and wasting his rewards.
There was the sound of horse hooves behind him chasing him, and Yu Wenzhi didn't need to look back to know that it was definitely Wang Xun. Just like when he was in Chang'an City, his good friend was trying to accommodate him. He always felt that he was older than him, so he liked to act like his elder brother.
.In fact, I don’t know that his elder brother’s mind is far less mature than his younger brother.
"Don't be angry, I don't want to argue with you!" Sure enough, Wang Xun's attitude softened obviously, and his voice was full of accommodation, "I think it is impossible for those vendors to guess our true identity. Even if
If you have suspicions, you may not tell others about it. Besides, those guys have always been unprofitable, so what benefits can they get from informing the big eater?"
The second half of the sentence was indeed on point. Yu Wenzhi suppressed the anger in his heart and slowly tightened the reins of the horse, "Who else is there? Do you doubt Axilanda now?"
"Didn't you say that you can't trust Ashilanda easily?" Wang Xun's voice sounded from a distance to a closer one, but he was still calm and angry.
He didn't want to get too stalemate with Yu Wenzhi. After all, they had been friends since childhood. Although their tempers gradually differed, there were no conflicts that could not be resolved. Moreover, among the brothers who were traveling together, Yu Wenzhi was the only one who had the courage.
, and people who often contradict themselves, listen more to their opinions to keep yourself awake.
Although Wang Xun caught his sore foot, Yu Wenzhi was not ready to admit defeat. He curled his lips and said with a sneer: "I don't know who it was that day, but I felt that my tongue was like a lotus flower!" After saying that, he suddenly remembered that he was with Fang Ziling that night.
Wei Feng and others were arguing, but Wang Xun didn't say a single word from beginning to end. Feeling a little embarrassed, he curled his lips and continued to add: "In your words, that guy is also a loser.
Guy, what good will it do to him if we sell us?"
Wang Xun was unable to answer this question for a while. According to common sense, since the two sides have already discussed how to distribute post-war benefits, King Ashilanda of Bukhanna should not change his mind so quickly? Unless
He is sure that the Anxi Army will not send troops next year, or he can get greater benefits from it. He can use the method of killing people with a borrowed knife to bury the entire mission. What is the benefit to Ba Hanna and his ministers? Could he still be able to do it?
Use this to strengthen your own strength?
Looking at Wang Xun's frown, Yu Wenzhi felt that he hated iron. If he were in the same position, he would definitely have made a much quicker and simpler decision than Wang Xun. You know the truth?
Ci does not command troops, even if he is the commander-in-chief of Feng Changqing, he will sometimes sacrifice some innocent people in order to achieve the final goal. Why does Wang Xun always think that he can get the best of both worlds?
"If you can't think of it, don't think about it!" Yu Wenzhi suggested angrily after kicking his mount in the crotch. "Anyway, our identities must have been exposed. Now it depends on who is the first to come up on behalf of the soldiers.
Let’s use our heads to claim credit and receive rewards from Dashi. Instead of thinking about the past, it’s better to plan and plan for the present. At the end of the day, there are only about 600 brothers, and there are so many burdens. What are you going to do next?”
"I..." Wang Xun looked around as if he hadn't woken up. Yu Wenzhi was right, Brother No. 600 was indeed missing a little. The traders had no fighting power at all, and those hired swordsmen,
In terms of skill, all of them are good, but if they were placed in front of the two armies, their personal bravery would have no chance to show off. What if they were surrounded by some force... He looked around again and couldn't help but shake his head and smile bitterly.
Surrounded by endless wilderness, there are no dangerous points, no dense forests, and not even a hill that can be used for formation. This generation is born to be a battlefield for cavalry, and the fighting must be extremely enjoyable.
"Leave the vendors behind and let's rush forward. As long as we rush to the vicinity of the next city, no matter who makes us die in front of our eyes, we will not be able to bear the anger of the Anxi Army in the future!" There was really no other way, so Yu Wenzhi had to replace him.
Wang Xun came up with an idea, although he knew that his idea would most likely be rejected by the other party.
Sure enough, Wang Xun immediately began to shake his head, but did not give any reason to refute.
"This won't work, that won't work, what do you want? Everyone is looking at you!" Yu Wenzhi reminded angrily, unable to hold back his anger again.
How about it? Wang Xun turned around for the third time and looked at the long queue behind him. He had promised to protect the safety of those vendors. He had promised that one day, he would take the flying dragon guards and the people back to the Central Plains in glory.
Those tribal warriors followed him because they believed he could bring a good future to everyone. There was no commitment between the two parties, but the agreement actually existed.
He is no longer the playboy in Chang'an City who had no responsibility for getting into trouble. Every move he makes now is closely related to the interests of many people.
He is no longer alone.
"Speak, I really don't understand, how can Marshal Feng value you?!" Yu Wenzhi was so anxious that his heart was burning, and he leaned into Wang Xun's ear and urged loudly.
"Hey!" Suddenly, Wang Xun, who seemed to be unworthy of his responsibilities, laughed, showing his white teeth, "Do you remember there was a guy named Wang? Back then, he seemed to have fewer people than us, but he almost swept them away.
