"Haha, I have been traveling across the grassland for decades, so I have gained a reputation in vain." Tong'e looked at the oasis in front of her and laughed: "The oasis in front of me, I named it a typhoon shelter, is where my real capital lies.
, the food and grass here is enough to feed 10,000 people for three years! When we finish recharging our energy, it won’t be too late to go out and take revenge!”
Everyone was flattering again. At this time, if you have breasts, you are a mother. Who can give you a stutter, who is more affectionate than your own father!
In any case, it is indeed beyond anyone's imagination that there can be such an oasis hundreds of miles deep in the desert! You know, it is easy to find water in the Gobi desert. If there is no such an oasis, no army will be able to find it.
It is impossible to persist in the desert for seven days. Moreover, the yellow sand is so long that a strong wind can cover up the traces of the army. Who dares to say that we can catch up with the enemy in a few days?
So as long as they hide in the oasis, they will be absolutely safe!
"Long live the Great Khan!" Everyone was so excited, whether they were noble leaders or ordinary soldiers, they all cheered without emotion! You must know that they had been without food for an unknown period of time, and they relied on eating wild vegetables and killing war horses along the way to sustain themselves.
current.
At this moment, a huge sense of happiness filled everyone's body, and they suddenly felt that all the previous hardships were worth it.
Without giving any orders, the whole army sped up and flew towards the oasis as if they had been given a shot of blood.
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There was a moderate sandstorm at the edge of the desert. When the Tang army chased them to the edge of the desert, there were still traces of the Turks...
Although the army is united, it still feels daunted by the boundless desert. Bravery is the end of bravery, and no one is willing to risk death rashly...
The generals also had different opinions on whether to pursue the desert.
Most people believe that the vast desert ahead is a place of death. If the Turks enter, they will die. There is no need to take risks to chase and put themselves in danger. Others believe that you must meet people in life and in death.
Corpse, the vast desert is a place of death for ordinary people, but the Turks have been in the Western Regions for many years, and they are used to the desert. This place may not be a place of death for them. If they cannot be wiped out in one fell swoop this time, there will be endless troubles.
Faced with such a situation, even Li Mu found it difficult to make up his mind. He could ignore the court's will and go his own way, but he could not ignore the power of heaven and earth. Even in the era before he traveled, no technologically powerful country could compete with nature.
Moreover, even if he wanted to continue pursuing, the army's food and grass were almost exhausted. He could only order the army to stay and rest, while sending scouts deep into the desert to find out the news, and at the same time, he ordered people to urge the food and grass and speed up the shipment.
While he was frowning, Li Mu suddenly remembered Yaji, the captain of Tong'e's personal guard, whom he had forgotten for many days, and asked someone to bring him over to see if there was any unexpected harvest.
Yaji has been in the Tang army's formation, and he is quite well-behaved, offering suggestions and suggestions along the way. It is partly due to him that the Tang army is able to hold on to Arutai tightly.
But credit must be given to credit. The Tang army never relaxed its supervision of Yaji. They had tied his hands and feet since the day he was captured. Whether he was marching or camping, four sergeants were always there to watch over him.
Yaji wanted to get close to them and improve his situation, but Tang Jun ignored him and continued to suffer cold violence.
"Master Marquis, you finally remembered that the villain is here!" Yaji was feeling sorry for himself when he was suddenly brought to Li Mu. Tears almost fell from his eyes. He had always been in contact with Su Dingfang before. Su Dingfang was a straight man and treated him badly.
He turned a blind eye to his diligence. What's more, Li Mu is the real owner, and I finally look forward to the day when I can see his face.
"Is this kid honest?" Li Mu looked at Yaji who was chained like a dog and asked Su Dingfang next to him.
Su Dingfang replied: "It's okay, even if it's not honest, it's still honest to clean it up."
Li Mu nodded, stared at Yaji and said, "You guys wait aside, I have something to ask him."
When he was captured, Yaji didn't know how many punches and kicks he received from Su Dingfang. Naturally, he knew that this man was very difficult to take care of. Seeing him staring at him with a fierce look, he couldn't help but feel scared.
"Just ask whatever the Marquis wants to know, and the villain will tell you everything he knows." A smile appeared on Yaji's face and he said, "As long as you don't take action, everything will be easy to discuss."
When Liu Sheng saw Yaji's appearance, he knew that this guy was being tortured by Su Dingfang. He suddenly changed his mind and turned stern, staring at Yaji and said: "You are quite sensible, now you know the master of the Tang Dynasty."
Isn’t it awesome?”
Although Yaji was not convinced, but now that I am a man of flesh and blood, how dare I speak rudely? He quickly cooperated with a face of shame and said: "Tong'e is so bold, does not overestimate his own capabilities, and deceives people's hearts to fight against the power of God. Since I met the Marquis
, the villain woke up and immediately made up his mind to be a new person!"
Seeing that Yaji's attitude was acceptable, Li Mu nodded, walked a few steps forward, and came to him.
Yaji thought he was about to be beaten again, and was extremely frightened. He subconsciously wanted to step back, but he forgot that he was kneeling now and his body was unstable, so he sat down on the ground.
"Hahaha..." Everyone laughed, Li Mu waved his hands, and everyone suppressed their laughter. He stood beside Yaji and said in a deep voice: "Now is the time for you to show off. Now that we are in the desert, we have lost Tong'e.
As long as you help us find his traces, it will be a great achievement."
At this time, the Tang army had reached the edge of the desert and stopped suddenly. It must have lost the enemy's whereabouts. Li Mu's arrival was also expected by Yaji.
Along the way, Yaji had already thought clearly that even if he returned to Tong'e alive, Tong'e would probably kill him to silence him in order to avoid the scandal being exposed. Besides, he has fallen to this stage and now hates him.
Tong'e is better than Tang Jun. As long as she can get enough benefits, there is nothing she can't do.
After thinking about this, Yaji became more stubborn. Although he was very afraid of Li Mu, the matter was very important. There were some things he could do, but before he could do it, he had to get enough commitment.
"This matter is not difficult, but the villain dares to ask for some reward. If the Marquis is willing to reward the villain, the villain will naturally be willing to lead the way." Yaji's words have two meanings. The first one means that he does know the details of Tong'e.
Whereabouts, second level. Although he is a prisoner, he still hopes to make a deal with Li Mu.
"You are like a dog, how dare you bargain with the Marquis?" Su Dingfang's eyes widened with anger, and he raised his leg to kick Yaji.
Although Ya Ji was afraid of death and was afraid of being beaten by Su Dingfang, he did not hide at this moment. He knew that if he wanted to negotiate terms with Li Mu, he would not be able to escape from these punches. Seeing Su Dingfang's big kick coming, he bit
Gritting his teeth, he straightened his back uncharacteristically and faced him.
"You didn't hide?" Su Dingfang kicked him a few times. Seeing that he was pressed against him as hard as a piece of wood, he became even more furious and wanted to strike harshly, but was stopped by Li Mu.
Yaji took the opportunity to say: "It concerns the future of my Turkic people, please allow me to be arrogant for a while." Yaji simply risked his life and said again: "As long as the Marquis can give me a promise, I will definitely pay ten thousand yuan to you." I will not give up until I die."
Li Mu chuckled lightly and said, "Aren't you afraid that I will regret it?"
Yaji said calmly: "The villain is also betting now. If the Marquis regrets, there is nothing the villain can do. But the villain thinks that the Marquis is a fairy-like figure and will definitely not break his promise. The villain believes in the Marquis and has confidence. !”
Li Mu did not answer hastily, but said: "So, where did Tong'e really stay in the desert?"
Li Mu had always guessed before that Tong'e hid in the desert. It was impossible for him to hide in the desert. He must have a hiding place. Li Mu had traveled to the desert in his previous life and had seen the Crescent Moon Spring. He knew that there were oases in the desert, but if he didn't have a GPS at this time, Knowing the location of the oasis is still like looking for a needle in a haystack, never expecting to find the person.
Yaji nodded and said: "That place was accidentally found by Tong'e when he was not prosperous. He regarded it as his old nest. Every year, he would send food and grass there to stock up. Every year, a villain led a team of servants to take charge of this matter. After transporting the food and grass, we killed the servants to avoid leaking the secret, so only villains know about this place!"
Li Mu laughed and said, "Congratulations, you have become more valuable now. After all, what do you want?"
Yaji raised his head and glanced at the crowd, but stopped talking: "I have something important to discuss with the marshal. There are so many people here..."
Li Mu then waved his hand and said to the guards on his left and right: "You go down first."
When the guards on the left and right left, Yaji was about to speak. When he saw Su Dingfang glaring at him, he said again: "This matter is of great importance. Please step aside."
Su Dingfang was stunned. He was the only one beside the Marquis at this time. He was clearly talking about himself. He was furious and wanted to kick Na Yaji, but Yaji rolled on the spot and dodged away.
"You have too many demands. If you can talk, just say it. If you can't, just die. Hurry up, stop nagging!" Li Mu waved his hand and said that no discussion was allowed.
Seeing that Li Mu was impatient, Ya Ji dared to take Qiao again, and hurriedly said: "The Marquis wants the villain to lead the way to catch the old immortal. The villain dare not disobey, but the villain has one more condition. If the Marquis does not agree, Even if the villain is cut into pieces with five horses, it will still be difficult for him to obey his orders."
"I think you're tired of living!" Su Dingfang had already been unhappy for a long time. How could he hold back after hearing this? He drew out the long knife from his waist with a swipe, raised his hand and slashed at Yaji.
Yaji was so stubborn that he straightened his neck and closed his eyes.
"Wait a minute." Sure enough, the blade was about to reach his neck. Li Mu stopped shouting. He stared at Yaji and said, "Let me tell you what conditions you have."
Yaji knew that he had made the right bet, so he held down his rapidly beating heart and said in a trembling voice: "I only have one request. After you help the Marquis catch that old immortal Tong'e, please make me king." , let me lead the Turkic tribes!"
Li Mu thought for a while, then shook his head and said: "I'm afraid I can't agree to this condition. The matter of making you king needs to be reported to the court, and I'm afraid it will require His Majesty's nod. Even if I promise you, I won't be able to fulfill it then. .”
"The villain only wants the Marquis's promise," Yaji said very persistently: "As long as the Marquis agrees to this matter, the villain will immediately lead Master Wang to chase the immortal Tong'e! Even if he cannot do it by then, he will still be the villain.
To save a person’s life, the villain only needs a word from Master Hou!”
"Oh?" Li Mu raised his eyebrows. He felt that Yaji's persistence was a bit incredible, so he asked in a deep voice: "Are you really afraid that you won't be able to fulfill it?"
Li Mu did not answer hastily, but said: "So, where did Tong'e really stay in the desert?"
Li Mu had always guessed before that Tong'e hid in the desert. It was impossible for him to hide in the desert. He must have a hiding place. Li Mu had traveled to the desert in his previous life and had seen the Crescent Moon Spring. He knew that there were oases in the desert, but if he didn't have a GPS at this time,
Knowing the location of the oasis is still like looking for a needle in a haystack, never expecting to find the person.
Yaji nodded and said: "That place was accidentally found by Tong'e when he was not prosperous. He regarded it as his old nest. Every year, he would send food and grass there to stock up. Every year, a villain led a team of servants to take charge of this matter.
After transporting the food and grass, we killed the servants to avoid leaking the secret, so only villains know about this place!"
Li Mu laughed and said, "Congratulations, you have become more valuable now. After all, what do you want?"
Yaji raised his head and glanced at the crowd, but stopped talking: "I have something important to discuss with the marshal. There are so many people here..."
Li Mu then waved his hand and said to the guards on his left and right: "You go down first."
When the guards on the left and right left, Yaji was about to speak. When he saw Su Dingfang glaring at him, he said again: "This matter is of great importance. Please step aside."
Su Dingfang was stunned. He was the only one beside the Marquis at this time. He was clearly talking about himself. He was furious and wanted to kick Na Yaji, but Yaji rolled on the spot and dodged away.
"You have too many demands. If you can talk, just say it. If you can't, just die. Hurry up, stop nagging!" Li Mu waved his hand and said that no discussion was allowed.
Seeing that Li Mu was impatient, Ya Ji dared to take Qiao again, and hurriedly said: "The Marquis wants the villain to lead the way to catch the old immortal. The villain dare not disobey, but the villain has one more condition. If the Marquis does not agree,
Even if the villain is cut into pieces with five horses, it will still be difficult for him to obey his orders."
"I think you're tired of living!" Su Dingfang had already been unhappy for a long time. How could he hold back after hearing this? He drew out the long knife from his waist with a swipe, raised his hand and slashed at Yaji.
Yaji was so stubborn that he straightened his neck and closed his eyes.
"Wait a minute." Sure enough, the blade was about to reach his neck. Li Mu stopped shouting. He stared at Yaji and said, "Let me tell you what conditions you have."
Yaji knew that he had made the right bet, so he held down his rapidly beating heart and said in a trembling voice: "I only have one request. After you help the Marquis catch that old immortal Tong'e, please make me king."
, let me lead the Turkic tribes!"
Li Mu thought for a while, then shook his head and said: "I'm afraid I can't agree to this condition. The matter of making you king needs to be reported to the court, and I'm afraid it will require His Majesty's nod. Even if I promise you, I won't be able to fulfill it then.