"Ah!..." Immediately, all the cheers and shouts disappeared. The princes opened their mouths wide and stared at Wang Xun blankly, unable to believe what they heard.
This is winter. Winter when dripping water turns to ice! If you pee a little slowly, your urine will freeze on your eggs! How could you lead the soldiers to go such a long way to fight against the enemy?
Furthermore, even if everyone can brave the severe cold to rush to Juzhanti City, what should we do if the other party is locked up? Can the coalition forces still camp outside the city? When a snowstorm comes, God will kill everyone without the other party taking action.
Cleaned up!!
But how should I tell the King of Hammers this kind of thing? Who has the courage?! Everyone still has their sore feet in his hands. What if he misunderstands that he still loves food? What if he is
What if we use the topic as an excuse? The total number of guards around everyone is only a few hundred, which is not enough for the Mo Dao team to wave their hands. Even if everyone brings out all the people today, what will happen? There are thousands of Tang Dynasty elites outside the horse training ground.
The knights were also placed there, asking who had the guts to step forward and try their blades?
The more they looked forward and backward, the more panicked the princes felt. They stood blankly on the high platform one by one, their legs trembling constantly. In the end, Cao Zhongjie, the leader of Xicao Kingdom, was bolder and moved forward because of his friendship with Wang Xun.
He took a few steps, bowed and saluted, "Juzhanti people are ignorant of life and death. They act against nature and should be punished. However, the weather is really bad right now, which is not conducive to the movement of the army. Your Excellency hastily led us to conquer, I'm afraid it will
Being hindered by the wind and snow, I have lost my reputation for nothing. It is better to slow down for a while and let Ju Zhantiren be arrogant for a few more days. When the spring comes next year, we can destroy this city in one go without you having to do it yourself.
"
Now that someone has made the first rafter, the princes immediately responded, "Yes, yes, sir, you have been working hard for days and days, and you should enjoy some peace and quiet. If you want to fight against such a small country, just let me wait and fight!"
"Yes, Your Excellency, please stay in the city. We will capture Juzhanti and ensure that the inner city is handed over to Your Excellency just like here!" As long as they don't send troops in winter, the princes would rather share less of the dirty work and give up most of the profits to the Lord.
Tang Dynasty Mission.
Wang Xun had no intention of taking advantage of this. He shook his head and said with a smile: "Everyone's words are reasonable. Wang also accepts your kindness. However, the hearts of the people here in Zhezhe City will not be reduced even if Juzhan mentions it for a day."
We cannot be stable for just one day. Therefore, I have made up my mind to send out troops now. You don’t need to go back to the city to summon your brothers, just take your bodyguards with you and see how Wang can defeat the thief!"
Having said that, he did not allow everyone to refuse. With a wave of his hand, he ordered his bodyguard to blow the horn immediately and spread the order to the entire army.
"No!" The guards happily obeyed the order. Some went to deliver military orders, while others, led by Wanqi Yuxue, walked over to the princes along the Yaochashui River.
If I refuse any more, I'm afraid I'll have to drink the toast instead of the fine wine. The princes smiled helplessly and had no choice but to take the initiative to express their willingness to accompany Lord Angel. Anyway, Jiuzhanti is not far from Zhezhe City, so even if the start is unfavorable, everyone can still do it.
Withdraw quickly. As long as the Hammer King is relieved, everyone will naturally be able to calm down from now on.
Wang Xun did not make it too difficult for them, and still let everyone lead his own soldiers. Only Nadai, the convicted leader of the Huoxun Kingdom, had his weapons taken away and was guarded in the center of the army with his personal guards.
And the second half. At the end of the team, Yu Wenzhi led hundreds of cavalry archers to take charge of the rear. Whoever dares to disobey orders or risk reporting to Ju Zhanti must first ask Yu Wenzhi for the feather arrow in his hand.
Marching in the ice and snow without any preparation in advance, the princes naturally had a miserable time walking. After less than twenty miles, some people couldn't stand the cold and started swinging on their horses. The person responsible for supervising everyone
Wanqi Yuxie was well prepared, and immediately took out a leather bag from the back of the saddle, loosened the rope that tied the mouth, and handed it to the mouth of the frozen man, "Drink a few sips to drive away the cold. After drinking,
, dismount and walk a few steps. The more you hold your shoulders and don't move, the colder you will feel!"
"Alas, alas!" The man who was about to freeze didn't dare to refuse. He took the leather bag and drank a big gulp of water. As soon as he took one gulp, a burning hot current surged from his throat to his navel. Where was the water in the bag?
It is clearly highland barley wine that has been steamed and brewed using Anxi Jun’s secret recipe!!!
After taking a few sips of strong wine, my body immediately felt a lot warmer. Immediately, all the princes opened their mouths and asked Wanqi Yuxie for drinks to "quench their thirst". Wanqi Yuxie was not difficult for everyone, and he nodded and called dozens of people over.
A guard dressed like himself took out leather bags filled with strong liquor one after another like magic from under different saddles, and not only distributed them to a group of princes to ward off the cold, but also to ten of their cronies.
I also got a big bag.
"It seems that the old man, the Hammer King, didn't just come up with it on the spur of the moment!" All the princes thought with a bit of dizziness after finishing their drinks. But what problem can a few bags of wine solve? Juzhan Tili
Although Zhezhe City is close, it is still more than 150 miles away. Everyone has neither dry food nor firewood for heating. This is okay during the day, but how can they survive in the wilderness at night?
Worrying, but not daring to step down at all. There were Tang troops on both sides, front and back, who dared to take the risk of going to Chang'an for "sightseeing" and touch the Hammer King's brow?
After walking unsteadily for more than an hour, the sun above our heads slanted down. The days in winter are short, and after sunset, the cold wind becomes more and more biting. The princes and their guards were cold and hungry, and could not help but feel hungry in their stomachs.
Lieutenant General scolded the eighth generation of the Hammer King's ancestor. Just as he was in agony, he saw Wan Qi Yu Xie leading a few people back from the front of the team in a hurry. He smiled at everyone and handed over his hands, "Everyone, please hold on a little longer. Please turn over."
Across the hillside in front is a sheltered place from the wind. General Sha and his people have prepared a bonfire and mutton there, waiting for you to come and enjoy it!"
"Bonfire and mutton!" For people who were so cold that their souls were almost out of their bodies, nothing could be more tempting than this. Everyone swallowed their saliva and looked up, and sure enough, behind a hill not far ahead,
I saw wisps of smoke.
The color of the smoke was very light, and once it was hidden by the dusk, it was almost impossible to see it without someone reminding me. Immediately, there was a burst of cheers from the lifeless team, and everyone regained their energy, mobilized their mounts, and quickly kept up with the advance of the army.
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After climbing over the not-so-high hillside ahead, I saw hundreds of firewood piles in the open space between the two hills. Some had been lit, while others were still empty and filled with water directly above them.
Sha Qianli, the captain of the Tang Dynasty who had been dealing with everyone for a while, was leading dozens of butchers to put the fat sheep that had just been slaughtered, with their fur and internal organs removed, onto the firewood pile one by one.
"Jesus!"
"Buddha!"
"Allah!"
Seeing this scene, all the princes and their guards were in the mood to cry. They couldn't wait to rush to the pyre. If Wang Shisan and his people hadn't stopped them in time, they would have almost fought with each other for the nearest
The position of the knife is moved.
"Your Majesty the General has an order, please sit down and have a meal in the order of entry into the valley! Everyone has a share, and those who run around will be subject to military law!" Wang Shisan always only had eyes for his own coach, and could not let go of others. He shouted angrily at the top of his voice, and
The riot was nipped in the bud as quickly as possible.
All the princes knew that he was the commander of the Iron Hammer King's bodyguards, so they did not dare to offend him, so they had to restrain his men obediently, and followed Wang Shisan's instructions and walked deeper into the valley. Fortunately, Sha Qianli had prepared enough mutton and dry firewood.
Everyone got a share. The princes each got a small half of a sheep and a whole bag of the strong wine they drank before. The guards they brought with them got one sheep for every five people and a bag of wine for every three people.
Everyone has a share and no one is in need.
After eating, drinking, and roasting, everyone's mood naturally recovered slowly. After they had eaten and drank enough, waves of sleepiness began to rise. They pulled a few soldiers over and were about to lean on each other's backs and take a nap for a while.
, but then heard Wan Qi Yu Xie shouting loudly nearby: "The general has given the order, put out the fire, and immediately break camp and rush on the road. Anyone who cannot get out of the valley within a quarter of an hour will be punished for delaying the war!"
"This..." Axilanda was the first to jump up, waving her arms and preparing to protest. Seeing this, Herusosuo and Yetimier hurried forward and hugged his waist tightly, "Be patient,
Bear with me. You have come so far, so why do you need to make the envoy unhappy now? It’s not just the few of us who have to suffer anyway. Don’t you and his brothers also have to travel all night?"
"Well, hum, that's true!" Thinking that Wang Xun also shared the joys and sorrows with her, Ashelanda's mentality finally became more balanced. She mumbled and packed her clothes, ordered the guards to extinguish the bonfire, and hugged the unfinished drink.
Drink and jump on the mount.
The other princes also suppressed their tiredness and led their guards to follow Wanqi Yuxi. When they all packed up and left the valley, a large group of people had been waiting outside for a long time. It was still Wang Xun who personally led the army to explore the way, and Yu Wenzhi led the army.
The shooter was held back. With the full moon rising above his head, he braved the biting cold wind and walked on the endless snow.
After walking for an hour and a half, the team once again entered a valley sheltered from the wind. This time, Huang Wanshan and hundreds of brothers prepared dry wood and fires for the army in advance. Seeing this, the princes finally understood in their hearts,
It turns out that the Hammer King had already planned a sneak attack. He was just waiting for a suitable opportunity.
This time, there was no need for Wang Shisan to supervise and remind the princes and their guards, and they consciously found their places in the order of entering the valley. After eating and drinking again, their physical strength recovered slightly. After the army finished eating, Wang Xun gave the order
, the soldiers once again extinguished the bonfire with snow, broke out of camp and moved forward. Silently along the official road covered by snow, they sneaked towards Juzhanti City.
Unknowingly, it was late at night. Even the youngest Prince Mulu, Baolbo, could not support him physically. As for Axilanda, Tamier and other older people, they had to rely entirely on personal care.
With the help of the guards, they barely managed to avoid falling off the horse. Looking at their guards, they were all swaying from exhaustion. They might fall to the ground at any time and never get up again.
"Cao, Cao, Uncle Cao, you, you have a good relationship with Iron Hammer King. You, please ask him for a favor for everyone, let, let everyone rest, rest.
!" He Lusuosuo, the prince of Baishui City, was carried by his own soldiers to Cao Zhongjie, the leader of Xicao Kingdom, and begged him while gasping for breath.
He had suffered from this kind of pain since he was a child. His little face became sunken when he saw it, and the edge of the leather hat near the corner of his mouth was covered with ice beads condensed from his nose and saliva.
Cao Zhongjie was also exhausted, but he was still struggling to hold on for the sake of face. Hearing He Lusuosuo's pitiful words, he grinned and responded in a low voice, "You, please bear with me. I guess I'll be here soon. I've already left.
We have traveled more than a hundred miles, so it only takes a few more hours!"
"Again, one more hour, everyone is so tired, they are all exhausted! How, how to attack, attack the city?" Asilanda's situation is not much better than the first two, it's not.
He came forward and begged Cao Zhongjie to come forward and ask for mercy from Wang Xun.
"Yes, yes. Cao, Lord Cao. If, if you are willing, you are willing to take the initiative. I, I will sell all the shops in Zhezhe City to you at a low price!" I was really tired, and I
Myrtle risked everything. "If, if you, still, it's still not enough. I, I will add another hundred horses!"
"I'll give you a hundred horses too!"
"I'll give you a hundred horses and fifty slaves. Just say a word for everyone!"
The other princes spoke one after another, pushing up the price of the plea. Cao Zhongjie couldn't stand the enthusiasm of the crowd, and was so frightened that he waved his hands repeatedly, "No, no, everyone, don't do this. Cao, Cao doesn't dare to ask for your things."
"If you don't plead for mercy, we won't leave!"
"Yes, we can't move any further. Just report it to the Hammer King and let him smash everyone to death!"
"Don't forget that you are also one of the Sixteen Kingdoms of Yaochashui. If we are finished, you won't get better either!"
Everyone didn't dare to stroke Wang Xun's beard, but they were not afraid of Cao Zhongjie. Seeing that he refused to come forward, they all threatened him. Cao Zhongjie was forced to blush, gritted his teeth, and shouted in a low voice, "Speak down, keep your voice down. You
,You, still, think that everyone is not embarrassed enough? You, take a closer look, Tang, Tang Jun, why is there nothing wrong at all? "
The princes and their guards raised their heads when they heard the sound, and sure enough they found that the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty walking in the ranks and outside had their chests and backs straightened out, as if they were not aware of the cold or fatigue at all.
At this time, everyone's faces were a little confused, and they all lowered their heads silently. Only the Prince of White Water, He Lusuosuo, argued in a low voice, "Those surnamed Sha and those surnamed Huang are both horse thieves, so of course they are not afraid of the cold.
And those military slaves, almost every winter, rely on a few handfuls of hay as quilts..."
Halfway through his words, he suddenly woke up. The other princes were also stunned and looked at each other. Yes, it is the tradition of the countries along the Yaosha River to not use soldiers in winter. The princes themselves can't stand the cold, and the soldiers under their command can't stand the wind.
Snow. But the horse thieves who are active on both sides of the thousands-mile-long river never care about when it is winter and when it is summer! In previous years, in order to grab a few fat sheep, their activities became more and more violent when the wind and snow became heavier.
The more rampant.
Similarly, there are those military slaves who are treated like animals. In the past three years, they have rarely enjoyed the treatment of charcoal pots and fires. At best, they can only have one more rotten sheepskin on their bodies. That is because the owner was kind-hearted and planned to throw it away.
of.
At present, most of the troops under the Hammer King are former horse thieves and military slaves. Marching on a cold snowy night is of course nothing! But in front of such an iron army that is not afraid of cold or fatigue, the countries along the Yaochashui River
In each city, who can withstand its full blow?
In an instant, the princes no longer cared about being cold or tired. They looked at each other and saw deep fear in each other's eyes.
They suddenly realized that they no longer knew what they were thinking. Whether they wanted Juzhanti to be easily captured by the army, or whether they wanted to be unable to be captured by the army.
