The spring rain is continuous and the wind and snow melt.
The spring in Mobei doesn't have much wind and sunshine, either it's raining or the sky is full of wild sand. It brings the hardships of life to the Hu people in Mobei, but it also tempers them to be brave and unafraid of death.
The tenacity to brave the world.
Under the spring rain, looking at Yudujun Mountain in the distance, the top is still covered with snow.
The road underfoot was extremely muddy. The horses' hooves stepped in and pulled out, bringing up a stream of mud. The wheels crushed into the sugary mud, creating deep ruts. The accompanying soldiers had to jump off their horses and risk their lives.
Under the continuous drizzle, stepping on the mud, shouting slogans and struggling to push the vehicle loaded with luggage out of the mud pit.
The quietest time in Mobei is not the winter when the wind and snow howl in the ice and snow, but the spring with continuous rain. The entire Mobei has become a muddy pond. Even the Hu cavalry who flew hundreds of miles away have to lie down obediently.
In the camp...
Xiao Rui was riding on horseback, his formerly pampered white face had long been darkened and exhausted by the wind and frost in Mobei, and the edge of the bamboo hat on his head was slowly dripping with rainwater.
Looking at the continuous army behind me marching arduously on the muddy road, I couldn't help but sigh secretly.
I have been living in the prosperous and prosperous place of Guanzhong since I was born. Even though I have seen countless words in books describing the bitter cold and hardships in the Mobei beyond the Great Wall, nothing is as direct as seeing it with my own eyes and being there.
, more shocking?
After being suddenly promoted to a high position, Mu Shou's joy was followed by an unfathomable gloom about the future...
Pursing his lips, Xiao Rui encouraged him loudly: "Work harder! I've walked thousands of miles this way. In front of me is Zhao Xincheng. There are robes from Youtun Guard and Youwu Guard to support me. I will rest there by then."
, everyone can take a break and take a breath.”
"Here!"
The order was passed on, and the soldiers gathered their strength and trudged hard.
Marching in such weather, lack of physical strength leads to low morale, which is a taboo in the army. Fortunately, the Hu tribe near Yu Dujun Mountain have been wiped out by Xue Wanche and Xue Rengui. Otherwise, if a wave of Hu tribe breaks out at this time,
With the clan cavalry, the Tang army was bound to suffer a tragic defeat...
It's not that Xiao Rui had to rush on his way, but that this season happened to be the time when Mobei had abundant rain. A light rain fell for three or two days. When it finally cleared up, after walking only a few miles, a black cloud floated.
When we came over, it rained again.
There is enough rain and the temperature is low, so the ground hardly ever gets dry.
He didn't dare to lead tens of thousands of troops on a leisurely tour of the mountains and rivers, delaying for two or three months before arriving at Yudujun Mountain...
Fortunately, as we were near Zhao Xincheng, the road had been trampled by horseback riding displays by Hu herdsmen all year round, which made the road surface relatively hard and less affected by the rain. The road conditions were acceptable, and the marching speed was slightly accelerated.
When the army arrived at Zhao Xincheng out of breath and almost exhausted their strength, they were all dumbfounded...
Where is there any trace of a "city"?
The entire vast flat land on the mountainside is full of ruins and broken walls. Bombed-out houses and collapsed bricks are scattered everywhere. And just above these ruins, there is a man with a layer of cloth tied on his face to cover his mouth and nose.
From time to time, the Tang army opened the ruins, dug out corpses one by one, and then pushed them to the west on simple carts.
Several large pits were dug out near the mountain wall, one after another.
Even from a distance, one can clearly see countless corpses densely packed in the pit...
At this time, some soldiers were planting gunpowder on the bare hillside, leading out a fuse that was tens of meters long and wrapped in oil paper. After lighting it, they ran away.
When the soldiers ran away, the waterproof fuse was not affected by the light rain at all. Black smoke emitted "chichi", igniting the buried gunpowder.
There was a muffled sound of "boom", and then the earth shook.
Half of the hillside was blown down, causing a landslide and a large crater was buried.
The corners of Xiao Rui's eyes twitched.
Tang Jun behind him was stunned.
How many people did this bitch kill?
Several months have passed since the battle with Zhao Xincheng, and the bodies of the Hu people killed that day have not yet been disposed of...
When they walked closer and saw the "Jingguan" built with countless Hu corpses piled up in the north of the ruins of Zhao Xincheng, everyone took a breath of cold air.
A lieutenant behind Xiao Rui swallowed hard and murmured: "Mother! Is Fang Erlang going to kill and become a demon? Look at this Beijing view, and then look at the corpse pit. I'm afraid I won't kill anyone."
Tens of thousands of people!”
Another person was also frightened: "Fortunately, when Fang Erlang's victory report arrived in Chang'an, many people said that he lied about the military situation and pretended to claim military merit. What can you say about Xue Yantuo's 150,000 army, even if it is 150,000 sheep?
How many were killed? Now it seems that Fang Erlang was afraid that he couldn't find out the number at all, so he randomly quoted a number...it was only a few!"
…
The people mobilized to Mobei to guard this territory this time are all the elite soldiers of the Tang Dynasty. They have seen the world in these years of fighting in the north and south.
Who doesn't have two lives in his hands?
But now, looking at the corpses scattered all over the mountains and plains, everyone is shocked.
Xiao Rui took a deep breath, looked at the group of people approaching from a distance, and said to the left and right: "This place can no longer be stationed. It seems that the army cannot rest yet and has to reach Yu Dujun Mountain in one go."
Everyone nodded sadly.
It is spring now, and even though the temperature is lower, the corpses are still starting to rot and the epidemic bacteria are spreading. If you stay here for one night, you will know how many soldiers will be infected with the epidemic bacteria.
He rubbed his stiff and numb legs astride the horse, his morale dropped again...
*****
More than ten feet apart, both sides dismounted at the same time.
After walking a few steps, they came close and greeted each other.
They are all acquaintances, so there is no need to pay too much attention to etiquette. After a few pleasantries, Fang Jun asked with a smile: "I really didn't expect that it was Prince Consort Xiao who got this job."
It is a coincidence that the three people with the highest titles and positions here, Xue Wanche, Fang Jun, and Xiao Rui, are all princes-in-law of the Tang Dynasty.
Xiao Rui said: "I can't believe it. After all, I have never had the experience of being in charge of a political party, and now I have suddenly become the Great Protector of the Hanhai Protectorate. I am afraid that I will let down His Majesty's kindness. I am really frightened and trembling!"
This is really not a polite statement.
Xiao Rui is a confident person. If he is placed anywhere in the ten roads of the Tang Dynasty, he will not be afraid at all and believes that he can make a difference. However, this place is after all thousands of miles away from the border of the Tang Dynasty in Mobei, Tiele.
In the area where various tribes thrive, the surrounding Hu tribes are watching and watching. If you make the slightest mistake, it will be an irreversible outcome, and there will be no recovery.
He is really guilty...
Fang Jun had a different relationship with him. He stepped forward and patted him on the shoulder, smiling and saying: "Only when you are in awe and work hard at night can you not forget your original intention and forge ahead. Come on, come on, let me introduce you to all the Mo Mo's for Xiao Duhu.
Heroes of the North, from now on we will all be lords and ministers of the Tang Dynasty, and we should join hands to be loyal to the emperor and patriotic!"
"Bazhuo has met the Great Protector."
"Tumidu has seen the Great Protector."
"Tumazhi has seen the Great Protector."
…
More than a dozen chiefs from Tiele tribes, Commander Qu, stepped forward one by one and bowed with great respect.
I can't be disrespectful. Although the Protector-General looks gentle and kind, he is actually a nobleman of the Tang Dynasty. He has tens of thousands of tiger and wolf warriors under his command. Who knows if he is a smiling tiger who smiles in front of his face but wields a knife behind his back?
The Han people are treacherous, and there are many people who have made an agreement before and then broke it up...
Xiao Rui has no experience in running a political party, but after all he is an outstanding talent cultivated by aristocratic families. Facing these chiefs, Qu Shuai is not conceited at all. He nods slightly, his face is easy-going, but his tone is as sharp as a sharp edge: "I accept your Majesty's orders.
Entrusted by me, I assume the position of Chief Protector of the Hanhai Protectorate, shouldering the responsibility of bridging the hatred between Hu and Han and the war between the North and the South. I fight with fear and fear, and dare not sleep at night! You are all heroes of Mobei, heroes of the moment, and you must be aware of current affairs and knowledge.
When advancing or retreating, we should join hands with our Protector and sincerely unite to govern Mobei, so that millions of Tiele tribes can live and work in peace and contentment, recuperate and recuperate. If anyone dares to act against the will, with ulterior motives, and destroy the great cause of the reconciliation between Hu and Han, this Protector will lead his tiger and wolf divisions to punish him in heaven.
If you disobey, you will be punished. At that time, the entire clan will suffer, and your body and reputation will be ruined. You are digging your own path of death. Don’t say that you were unforeseen!"
These words were not said in a harsh tone, but were filled with murderous intent. Upon hearing this, all the chiefs present were sweating and sweating, and they were sweating with difficulty.
Sure enough, no one in the Tang Dynasty is easy to get along with...
Fang Jun smiled and stood with his hands behind his hands. From now on, he must give up his position as the leader and elevate Xiao Rui to the core position.
But this young man really impressed him, he obviously had a lot of skills...