After solving the series of troubles at hand, Liu Zhenshao led a group of followers under his command to join the expedition sacrificial group. After worshiping the God of War Campas in the main temple, he officially embarked on a desert journey.
King Behemoth City is located in the northwest corner of the Danube Wilderness. From an aerial view, the densely grassed Danube Wilderness reaches Shabak. If it winds further north, it will be a standard plague. Due to the barren land, not only
Animal husbandry cannot be carried out, and even the most basic living requirements cannot be met. Therefore, the farther north the entire sacrificial group goes, the more inhabited it becomes. In addition to the yellow-brown gravel-like surface, there are short shrubs and Elaeagnus bushes, which are exposed to the sun.
The white dead trees and beast bones are the only owners of this empty wilderness.
After a long journey of about fifteen days, the eyes of the priests who had not seen green for many days were bright. They finally arrived at the Cambridge Oasis. The priests who had had enough of the wind and sand all the way finally breathed a sigh of relief. Along the way, the chief shaman only
They were urged to go on their way with a whip behind them. The younger priests were okay, but the older priests almost had their old bones scattered by the carriage sent by the military.
Seeing a mighty row of carriages appear in the field of vision, a series of desolate and distant conch horns sounded from the tower of Cambridge Oasis, and a group of about a hundred Beamon cavalry rushed out of the city gate, beating their mounts and raising dust all over the sky.
, rushed towards the carriage formation of the priests.
The chief shaman Liu shocked and took off the cloth scarf covering his face like a bandit, jumped down from the carriage, and while beating the dust on the cloth cloth, he called all the priests and followers to gather.
"Damn it! Stop dawdling!" Liu Zhenshaan pointed at the chaotic formation of the priests and cursed, lowering the chief shaman's airs.
"Stand still! Damn it!" The Feilengcui militiamen were even more powerful, shouting and reprimanding the two hundred followers of the sacrifice.
Liu Zhencheng helped Helen, Mo'er, Joan of Arc and Sissi out of the carriage. He took out the horseshoe jug, unscrewed the lid and took a big gulp of rum. He also fed Guo Guo who was standing on his shoulder, and put it in his mouth.
After gargling, they spit out all the wine in their mouths with a "poof" sound on the cracked sand in front of them. The rich aroma of the wine immediately attracted countless envious glances from around them.
"What a beautiful oasis! The desert is so beautiful!" Helen pointed at the oasis sheltered by the vast sea of sand, smiling and spreading her arms. This is about to be the place where she teaches, and it is completely different from the jade cold green.
The different natural environment filled Helen with freshness and curiosity.
"If you stay there for a long time, you will feel very ordinary." Sissi smiled. After getting the pearl lyre, an amplified musical instrument, Xiao Nizi gradually became less cautious than before, but what followed was the
Liu Zhenshao's dependence was like that of a little nun, who turned into the lord's follower.
"It's quite beautiful, I have to take a photo." Mo'er said this, and the little nun Jeanne's eyes lit up, so the two of them took out the Divi crystal ball and started taking photos in different directions.
Liu Zhenzhen adjusted his porcupine skin crown and immersed himself in this unprecedented scenery with everyone.
The huge figure in the Taklamago Desert is like an ancient monster, quietly waiting on the surface where civilization and barbarism meet, death and life overlap, and the boundary between heaven and earth becomes even more mysterious here.
Far away; the Great Danube Wilderness has officially come to an end here. From west to east, low cactus, wormwood and euphorbia vegetation create a clear boundary between the desert and the land.
Unlike others who were just enjoying the scenery, Liu Zhenchen, out of a soldier's instinct, did not forget to take out the sheepskin map distributed by the military department and compare the terrain here.
Judging from the terrain marked on the map of the military department, since the west and north of the Behemoth Kingdom are adjacent to the ocean, the source of the Taklamago Desert happens to be mixed in between these two west and west stretches of hundreds of miles.
Between the two coasts in the north, the desert looks like a big pear in terms of topography. The narrowest pear handle is located at the end of the Cambridge Oasis.
The reason why the Behemoth Kingdom’s last border garrison station is located here instead of extending further into the desert can be clearly seen from the map. If it extends further north, after the desert turns two turns, it will suddenly become clear.
Showing a huge figure that is dozens of times wider than what is seen in the field of vision---------------If there are enough garrison points stationed in such a vast desert, not only will there be no danger to defend, but the number will be huge.
The logistical supplies and soldiers are beyond the capabilities of the weak Behemoth Kingdom.
In Liu Zhencheng's view, the Taklamago Desert can not only be called the Bimon border, but also the northwest border of the Aegean continent----------the Aegean continent.
The northwest corner is also the area controlled by Cambridge Oasis.
Although the Taklamago Desert is theoretically not disconnected from the entire continent, the intelligent desert creatures have always had little contact with the Behemoths and humans of the entire continent. Except for a very few commercial exchanges, the outside world has little regard for Taklamago.
Almost nothing is known about the intelligent creatures living in the Mago Desert, the structure of the country, etc. It is not unreasonable to regard this vast desert as another unknown new continent.
Liu Zhencheng couldn't help but sigh. Although the military map in his hand was claimed to be a top-secret file, there was actually nothing worth keeping secret. In addition to marking the three new oases explored during last year's campaign, the entire map only included
A blank was left. Although the trial site for the officiant level was in the Taklamago Desert, it seemed that the map did not extend too much. Of course, Liu, who was no longer a rookie,
Shocked, naturally I will no longer believe in such nonsense that the golden-robed chief priest still needs to practice.
"Excuse me, are you the Divine Comedy Shaman Richard?" A majestic greeting interrupted Liu Zhensha's random thoughts.
There was a burst of yellow dust flying, and a squadron of Austerite ostrich warriors tightened their reins and stopped in front of Liu Zhancheng. Their mounts were about three meters tall each.
The three-meter blue-necked ostrich dug deep furrows into the ground with its huge talons and the inertia of rapidly retracting its reins. A knight officer carrying a spear held the feathers on his helmet and pointed at
Liu Zhanchen bowed respectfully.
"I am the Divine Comedy Shaman Richard, my child." Liu Zhencheng had a good impression of this Ostrich knight. Judging from their riding skills, these ostrich cavalry are very elite. They are indeed border guards stationed at the border, but they are long.
They are a little bit uglier. Each Ostrich Cavalry is two meters tall, and they are very strong. However, their bald heads and the pair of bald wings on their backs are far uglier than the other Bode tribe.
After getting an affirmative answer, all the ostrich cavalrymen patted the necks of the blue-necked ostriches sitting under them, and made a "butterfly" sound in their mouths. The blue-necked ostriches immediately fell to the ground obediently, and all the cavalrymen held on to their spears.
, jumped down from the saddle quickly, lined up neatly in a column, and gave a military salute to Liu Zhenshao and all the priests.
"Your Majesty, I am Captain Piero of the Fourth Squadron of the Cambridge Mixed Regiment. On behalf of Captain Boban, I would like to welcome Your Majesty and the expeditionary priests!" Captain Piero, who has long been a skilled visitor, said:
The clichés come as soon as you open your mouth.
"You are too kind, my son. It is an honor for me and the Expeditionary Sacrificial Group to meet you warriors who are guarding our country." Liu Zhensha's answer was completely that of a hypocritical old oil shaman.
.
"Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty." Captain Piero seemed to be quite moved on his face: "Your Majesty, Mr. Boban has prepared a camping site for the expeditionary sacrificial group, which is in the Mani Temple in the oasis.
After everyone has been settled, His Highness Kahn, the commander of the Expeditionary Legion, will have a meeting with Your Majesty, and all the officiating adults and Your Majesty Helen Lan will all be present."
"My child, could you please show me the way to the camp?" Liu Zhenzhen smiled. Unexpectedly, the entire expedition was led by Prince Kahn, the Lion-Hearted Prince. He was an old enemy. I didn't know that Richard
Whether the prince is here or not, although he was beaten badly last time, a month has passed and he must be almost better.
After Squadron Captain Piero paid a military salute to Liu Zhencheng, he did not rush on his way. Instead, he first came to the carriages for the sacrifices of Northwest Province and Caiyu City, knelt down on one knee to the three Gotani sisters, and murmured:
Had a phone call.
Except for this scene, Liu Zhancheng almost forgot that the Ostrich people of the Ostrite tribe are also of the Bode lineage and are hereditary retainers of the Smai tribe.
Along the way, Liu Zhenshao did not deliberately get close to the group of Mourinho's direct priests. As a Silver Templar, Gotani also came to participate in the desert battle with her younger siblings this time. In the past, Liu
Zhenzhen must have brought her over to eat and drink together, but because of Cui Bexi's incident, Liu Zhenzhen really doesn't have the courage to talk to Gotani anymore; Ningyu and the two fairy dragons broke up with him in Sabak and embarked on their return to the Far East.
Before the trip, they did not ask him why he stayed at the Southwest Guild Hall all night and did not return. Helen and Mo'er seemed to have forgotten about it. This made Liu Zhancheng's prepared excuses come to nothing, and he seemed to be confused.
Declined.
Mourinho went to the Northwest Province, preparing to migrate the Simai people to the south bank of the Sanggan River. He will definitely be very busy in the short term; Cui Beixi, who has now been promoted to the Vian Grand Shaman of Witherspoon Temple, must also be
There are so many things to do; if Cui Beiqian really never goes to Mourinho again, it is not impossible that the incest scandal will be buried from now on. Liu Zhenshaan is a heartless guy to begin with. After more than ten days to digest,
The knot in my heart has already been lifted.
However, whenever he faced the three Gotani siblings, no matter how open-minded he was, he was still a little awkward.
Seeing Gotani's eyes looking at him, Liu Zhancheng quickly turned his head away, pretending to be nonchalant.
The ceremony to meet the head of the family was quickly completed. Under the leadership of a squadron of Austerite cavalry, all the priests and followers of the entire expeditionary priesthood slowly advanced towards the Cambridge Oasis. Like Helen, the expedition priests
Most of the priests came to the remote northwest border for the first time. The desert scenery they had never seen before made them look around and lamented that they had no military appearance at all. Especially Galini, who was like a happy bird.
The little skylark was chirping very curiously. The three golden-robed officiants were in the way of Ge Lini's identity, so no one was too embarrassed to say anything, and Liu Zhancheng even pretended not to see her.
"Why are these city walls so short? Why are they not made of stone?" Galini asked, pointing to a circle of low walls at the edge of the oasis.
"Fei Ji, our entire Cambridge oasis covers an area of about ten hectares. It is simply impossible to build a stone city wall! Because there are no stones in the desert, so when we build the city wall, we can only use soil mixed with water.
The earthen soil will be very hard after being exposed to the scorching sun!" The owner of the house asked, and Captain Piero certainly did not dare to neglect: "However, this kind of earthen city wall has a height limit.
It can be reinforced to about four meters, but there is a risk of collapse any higher."
Sissi was a little confused about what the title "Fei Ji" meant, so she quietly asked Liu Zhenzhen, who told her that in the Behemoth language, the princess is called "Wang Ji".
In the Mongolian language, the little princess should be called "Fei Ji". Calling her this way now is not considered a transgression, but it can also maintain the dignity of Princess Bode.
Sissi suddenly realized that she didn't expect that a small title could have so many tricks.
"This is called "Playing Fei Ji"." Liu Zhenzhen laughed.
"What kind of trees are those?" A dozen young female priests were also infected by Corinne. They pointed at the tall trees on the roadside and asked Captain Piero: "Didn't you say there are no trees in the desert? Why?
How many kinds of trees are there in Cambridge Oasis?”
"That's the Populus euphratica, and the taller one is the date palm tree. The date palms are not mature yet, but we have dried ones there, and you can have a taste when the time comes. The greening has been maintained very well in Cambridge, and here we have
We also planted a large number of grapes and wild dates." Captain Pierrot said with pride in his voice.
Liu Zhenshaan was also observing the surrounding environment. He couldn't help but nodded after hearing this. As the ostrich man said, the green environment in Cambridge is indeed outstanding. It is really amazing to be able to do this on the edge of the desert.
Simple.
Helen is about to open a sacrificial academy here. If the environment is too bad, Liu Zhancheng will not be worried. Looking at it now, it is really no worse than Feileng Cui; after entering from the city gate, on both sides of the rammed earth avenue about forty yards wide,
It has always been decorated with scattered palm trees and date palms. Although the surrounding buildings are mostly rough adobe houses, they are quite interesting hidden in the greenery. A large number of flower beds are dotted among the trees, and they are planted among the trees.
The cactus and cannas inside are in blooming season, and you can smell the fragrant fragrance from a distance, and you can also see busy bees flying among the flower stamens.
After all, it can be regarded as half of the fief of the Swan Clan. Judging from the environmental design, it can indeed be seen that the beautiful and elegant mood of the Swan Clan is mixed in. When passing by a five-acre wide lake, Liu Zhenshao even saw the lake on the lake.
There is also a wooden covered bridge. On the clear water, circles of blue sky, bridge piles and reflections of flowers and plants are rippling. Several short-tailed mallard ducks wander peacefully on the blue waves, setting off the mirror-like lake light and water color.
She is like a delicate and quiet beauty.
"My lords, please follow me." Captain Piero put his blue-necked ostrich into a stable on the roadside and directed the other cavalrymen to park the priests' carriages one by one on the roadside.
in the inn.
"Want to cross the bridge?" Liu Zhenzhen thought he was stopping at the inn, but who knew that Captain Piero had already stepped onto the covered bridge.
"After Cambridge is the Temple of Mani. All the priests are arranged to camp there. The army staff is also located there. Commander Kahn is waiting for your arrival there." Squadron Leader Piero nodded and pointed.
Opposite the covered bridge, a tall domed building covered by date palm trees said: "The Mani Temple is the only stone building in our Cambridge Oasis. In order to maintain this historic site, our Lord insisted on not demolishing it!"
"The water in this lake is so clear! It's like emerald. I haven't taken a bath for several days. Piero, don't forget to prepare some hot water for us then." Corinne looked straight at the clear lake water.
It seems that if there is no one around, he will be ready to jump.
"Follow your instructions, Fei Ji." Piero smiled and said: "Coming to the Cambridge Oasis is like coming home. It is an honor for all Austerites to serve the three masters."
"Knight, can I ask you what the wood soaked in the water is used for?" Liu Zhencheng leaned on the railing and pointed to the rows of wood soaked in the lake on the shore. These woods have no bark.
, about an armful thick, straight and smooth. Under the water, the snow-white tree poles are wrapped with snails, green waterlilies and algae. From time to time, a few small fish slip by, throwing out a circle of ripples. Although the distance is a little
From a distance, you can smell waves of very refreshing and pleasant fragrance coming from the wood.
"Is it used to make the beams when building a house? But it seems a bit wasteful. This kind of wood is the most fragrant wood I have ever smelled." Liu Zhenzhen didn't wait for Captain Pierrot to answer, he raised his head and asked again
road.
"Your Majesty, this kind of wood is a specialty of our Cambridge Oasis - Kanghu water sandalwood. The fragrance you smell is exactly sandalwood. This kind of water sandalwood grows at the bottom of this Kanghu lake.
Although it is difficult to mine, it is the hardest wood. The spears and shields of our Ostrich warriors are all made of this wood. Even the Uzi steel knife of the desert bandit cannot be cut with one cut because it will cause sparks.
"Yes." Squadron Leader Piero made an exaggerated gesture, with a look of pride that could not be concealed.
During last year's war against human bandits in the desert, many Behemoth warriors had their weapons cut off by their opponents with one blow, which made the kingdom very embarrassed. There were big problems with the weapons customized from humans. Some Behemoth warriors joked that their weapons
After cutting down an enemy with the sword, you still have to step on it with your foot before you can continue cutting.
"Wow! Is it an underwater plant?" There were exclamations and discussions all around.
Damn it! What the heck, I've seen forests at the bottom of the sea. Liu Zhenzhen sneered as he looked at this group of priests who claimed to be knowledgeable but were a bit fussy.
"What a pity, red sandalwood should be a good spice." As a Fox, Helen immediately thought of the economic value of Kanghu water sandalwood: "As a spice, red sandalwood is very valuable, and I feel the fragrance of water sandalwood.
More charming than rosewood, Chevalier Piero, why not sell this precious sandalwood as a spice to bring greater economic benefits to the kingdom?"
"Helen Lanxia..." Piero knew who this fox tribe beauty was wearing a peacock feather sacrificial robe and holding a code in her hand, so he quickly bowed and said: "...Lanxia has no idea, this
It is very difficult to ignite water sandalwood. It is useless no matter how exposed it is to the sun. If you throw it in a bonfire, it will be almost like a stone. It will be charred if burned, but it will take a long time. If you saw it into wood chips and use it as a spice, it will be ignited.
the biggest issue."
"What a pity." Helen didn't expect that although this thing was made of wood, it couldn't ignite fire. She was stunned and sighed.
"Knight, the fragrance of this wood is really good. How much do you have in stock? I bought them all!" Liu Zhenzhen smelled the scent of sandalwood in his nose, and when he heard that these woods were not afraid of fire, he couldn't help but be overjoyed.
It's so respectable to buy this thing and make it into furniture. It's fragrant and strong. Feilengcui happens to have a few elf carpenters. If the wood is hard, there's nothing to worry about. Just carve it slowly.
The priests were all dumbfounded. Captain Piero probably didn't expect that the chief shaman would be about to fight, and he didn't forget to do business. He didn't know how to answer for a while.
"Your Majesty, since you want to buy it, please give me a price." Gelini said openly without giving in.
"There are probably hundreds of them in the water?" Liu Zhencheng frowned and asked Piero.
"There are about two hundred raw materials in the water." Captain Piero stammered: "There are more than two hundred raw materials left in the warehouse, and four hundred raw materials have been processed, all of which are gun shafts and shields.
"
"I want them all." Liu Zhenzhen rolled his eyes: "How about we bid fifty fist-sized agates together?"
"Wow~" The priests didn't know the family background of this Divine Comedy Shaman, so they were frightened by the price, and they exclaimed in unison.
"Fifty fist-sized agates? The price is good. Your Majesty Richard is so generous. Our deal is finally concluded." Gelini said with a smile: "Such a big agate is enough for my sister and I to carve several sets."
The jewelry is gone, Piero, I will pay this subsidy to you separately."
"Follow your wishes, Fei Ji." Captain Piero smiled and said: "The mining of water sandalwood is just a little troublesome, but your Majesty has already supported us with a hundred snapping-mouthed turtle engineers. I think Master Boban knows
If I find out about this, I will never accept your subsidy."
Haha! From now on, no matter how much I move my bed, it will no longer creak! Liu Zhenzhen thought with a smile.
"Your Majesty, Chevalier Piero, since Commander Kahn is waiting for us and your business has been finalized, should we continue on our way?" The new chief priest, Mr. Zidan, was a little impatient with the wait.
"Cheer~" Captain Pierrot snorted coldly, glanced at Lord Qi Dan with a cold face, turned around and continued to lead the way.
Mr. Qi Dan's face turned red and white due to the actions of the Ostrich Knight. Old Liu laughed beside him. The model family was also a vassal of Mourinho. Mr. Qi Dan actually did not follow the Swan Priest, but instead defected to Tiger.
clan, no wonder they are despised by such loyal ostrich retainers. (To be continued)