A low horn sound came from afar. The prairie master who heard the sound froze, his eyes a little unconvinced, but he still stopped thinking about taking action.
Because he knew what the horn sound just now meant. Just like Da Chu's Ming Jin retreating troops, when the horn sound sounded in the grassland, it meant that they were about to retreat.
The prairie cavalry, who had been fighting fiercely with the cavalry led by Chu Tianxiong, began to shrink their formation, and then began to retreat into a group in the direction of Wanyan Xiuzhi. Hundreds of wolf cavalry also stared at Liu Shu and Jiang Ergou.
Retreat step by step.
The quasi-first-level master in the grassland hesitated for a while but still chose to retreat with the large army, because without the assistance of the wolf knight, he would definitely die if he was allowed to face the first-level swordsman alone.
Seeing that they were rescued, the Dachu cavalry were not too happy. Their years of experience on the battlefield told them that their situation could not be said to be safe until they returned to Tianshan Pass!
However, they did not show mercy to the prairie cavalry just because they had one more first-level master. Now it was clear that the people from the prairie had the upper hand. The prairie cavalry still had at least 1,400 more riders, but they only had
The remaining six to seven hundred horses are gone.
However, with 1,500 cavalry against 2,000 cavalry, they can still achieve the current one-for-one result. This battle is already quite difficult for Dachu, and if they still think that they are greedy and can swallow the elephant,
If so, it is possible that the first-grade sword cultivator will be dragged into the water.
Before all the cavalry and wolf cavalry returned, the quasi-first-grade master had already returned to Wanyan Xiuzhi. His expression was a bit incomprehensible, but he did not dare to make a mistake in front of Wanyan Xiuzhi, so he could only endure it.
I asked respectfully out of breath.
"General, our troops are still sufficient. The hundreds of wolf cavalry plus those ordinary cavalry can still maintain around two thousand people. We are absolutely sure that we will eat up the first-grade sword cultivator who suddenly appeared. But if we now
If we give up, let alone the ordinary cavalry, the nearly four hundred wolf cavalry killed by that old man from Da Chu will be sacrificed in vain."
Wanyan Xiuzhi did not turn to look at her personal master, but looked at the majestic swordsman without blinking an eye.
"When will I need your guidance in doing things?"
As a quasi-first-class master, he was shocked into a cold sweat at this moment. He was so angry just now that he dared to question his master.
He reached out and wiped his forehead. He immediately calmed down his emotions and lowered his head and spoke respectfully.
"I don't dare, I just think it's a pity to lose the victory that is about to be obtained."
For a young man like Wanyan Xiuzhi, who was born in a big family and a big tribe, he is very familiar with the way of serving. In addition, Wanyan Xiuzhi is not a stupid person, so of course he knows how to handle it at this time.
A master of the first level.
I saw him slowly helping Tiemu Ying up, and then speaking to comfort him.
"I know that Tiemuzong is devoted to my Wanyan family, but the battle has been approaching for four hours now. Xiao Shanyu in Tianshan Pass should know it even if he is slow to react, so if we don't leave yet, we will leave later
No!"
Temuying only cared about the current battle situation, where he would consider that Xiao Shanyu was sitting in the Tianshan Pass less than a hundred miles away. At this time, he suddenly reacted when he heard Wanyan Xiuzhi mention it.
"My subordinate is stupid, but the general is very considerate. But...if we leave now, we will suffer another loss in this battle."
Wanyan Xiuzhi's expression remained unchanged and she was extremely calm.
"Two first-class masters! This loss is not a loss. It's just that our own net is not strong enough."
"well."
Tie Muying sighed, feeling helpless, but at this time he could only look at the first-level Dachu master and the first-level sword cultivator helplessly.
By this time the conversation between the two was going on, a total of two thousand riders, including the wolf cavalry and the ordinary cavalry, had returned to Wanyan Xiuzhi's side.
Someone pulled out two BMWs from behind the soil bag. Wanyan Xiuzhi and Temuying got on their horses at the same time. People from Da Chu also saw the mastermind behind this operation in the grassland for the first time. But what they didn't expect was that
Yes, this man was actually born so young!
Under everyone's gaze, Wanyan Xiuzhi spoke gracefully.
"Jiang Fuyu! I remember you. Don't come to the grassland for a walk in the future, otherwise I will definitely make you walk around without food!"
Before Jiang Ergou
Yukong had nothing to hide when he came from the Bao family, so it was no big deal that Wanyan Xiuzhi knew his name at this time.
After finishing speaking, Wanyan Xiuzhi turned around quietly and rode his horse down the dirt bag. The two thousand horsemen behind him followed neatly. Even after the war, there was no chaos.
Watching the prairie cavalry leave, everyone in Dachu did not shout in victory because of this. Instead, they were speechless looking at the corpses all over the ground. In the morning, they were saying that they would go out to get some military exploits from this battle and go back home.
After a meal, half of the people turned into withered bones.
This does not mean that the soldiers of Da Chu are hypocritical, but... no matter how iron-blooded and tenacious they are at this moment, they still feel a little sad. This is not only true for them, but also for the prairie cavalry.
Although they have retreated now, they will send people back after Da Chu collects Paoze's body, and will not just watch their people abandon their bodies in the wilderness.
Over the years, some agreed-upon rules have quietly formed between Dachu and the grassland. For example, it is a rule that the deceased is honored and the remains of those who died in battle cannot be insulted.
It's just that the winner of the battle can take the lead in gathering the bones of his comrades, and the loser retreats. He can't come back and take away the remains of his dead brother until the winner leaves. Moreover, during this period, troops are not allowed to be sent for sneak attacks. This is true for both the grassland and Dachu.
in this way!
After the prairie cavalry had completely withdrawn under the leadership of Wanyan Xiuzhi, the sixth uncle climbed up from the ground and slowly walked to Jiang Ergou's side, clutching his chest.
"This Young Master Jiang is good at martial arts and is already a first-class master at a young age. But with Young Master Jiang's talent, he should have a great reputation in the world, but why has this old man never heard of Young Master Jiang?
"
Jiang Ergou took back the bronze sparrow sword and replied.
"Senior, I don't know. I have been practicing swordsmanship with my master in the mountains since I was a child. I have almost never appeared in the world, so it is only natural that senior has not heard of my name."
Uncle Liu, who had some gray hair, was immediately enlightened, but now he was even more amazed at what kind of master could train such a young first-class master.
"Forgive me for being ignorant. As far as I know, the most powerful swordsman in Dachu is probably Lin Cangsheng of Wenjian Sect. But I remember that his top disciple is a boy named Wu Feng, and he has not yet reached the level of Jiang Shaoxia.
, I don’t know, Jiang Shaoxia is the disciple of that famous figure in the world.”
Jiang Ergou suddenly laughed, but the smile looked a little bitter.
"Senior, my master should be of the same generation as you, but he has always been idle, so there is no need to mention my master's name, not to mention that he is no longer alive."
Uncle Six was a little stunned and speechless on the spot. In order to ease the atmosphere, Jiang Ergou took the initiative to ask.
"I still don't know the senior's surname."
Uncle Liu came to his senses and looked very embarrassed.
"Young Master Jiang, I'm sorry to mention your sadness. I have forgotten my common name. If Young Master Jiang doesn't mind, just call me Huang Laoliu."
Jiang Ergou nodded indifferently at first, then clasped his fists and said.
"Then I will call you Senior Huang."
Uncle Liu smiled and waved his hands, and quickly said whether he should take it or not, but the smile on his face looked so bright.
Just when Jiang Ergou was chatting with Uncle Liu, Chu Tianxiong, who had already taken care of his subordinates' affairs, also came over. Jiang Ergou looked at his face as something familiar, but he just couldn't remember where they had seen them before. But if he
If he could think about Chu Wushuang's appearance at this time, he would know why he was so familiar.
But Chu Tianxiong would not say that he was the second prince right away, and Jiang Ergou would not say that the prince is my brother, so these two people did not know that they had some connection.
"This young knight, I am a general at Tianshan Pass. If the young knight had not given me a helping hand today, we all would have died without our bodies intact."
"General, you're welcome. After all, I am a native of Chu. When encountering injustice, it is natural for me to draw my sword to help."
Chu Tianxiong nodded slightly, but his expression looked a little emotional.
"If all the first-level masters in Da Chu think like this, the border war will not be so difficult. You must know that one first-level master is worth one to two thousand cavalry!"
Jiang Ergou didn't think what he said was wrong, but he didn't think what he said was right either.
Jiang Ergou didn't know what to say, so he simply stopped talking in the end.
Just when there was a strange atmosphere between the three of them, a horse came running from a distance. When he got closer, he saw that it was He Huaichun who was left in the middle by Jiang Ergou!
"Jiang, you are so mean. You just left without waiting for me. If I get lost, I would like to know that he pays for you."
Uncle Liu saw through He Huaichun's strength at a glance, he was in the third rank! Although he was not as good as the defiant boy in his eyes, he was still talented and intelligent. As long as he was trained well in the future, he would definitely not have the chance to enter the first rank.
After seeing the strength of these two people, Uncle Liu immediately wanted to win over them, especially Jiang Ergou, a young first-grade swordsman. As long as he was around, the Chu Dynasty in ten years would have an extra trump card.
!
"I don't know what Jiang Shaoxia and this little brother have planned next. Should they choose to continue traveling on the grassland, or prepare to return to Dachu."
He Huaichun, this kid, likes to deal with strangers the most, so after Uncle Six finished speaking, he immediately took over the conversation.
"Senior, to be honest, we are going back right now. We are preparing to go along Tianshan Pass to Lantian Pass and enter the Pass back to Dachu from there."
Uncle Six nodded, feeling a little more confident.
"Then what are your plans after you return? To be honest, I see that you two are highly skilled in martial arts, and I would like to recommend them to work in the court. With their talents, it will not be difficult to find a king or a marquis in the future."
Jiang Ergou was afraid that He Huaichun would say something shocking, so he immediately rushed to talk about it.
"We appreciate the kindness of our senior, but we are used to being leisurely. After entering the government, not only the court can't control us, but we ourselves are not around, so we still don't cause any trouble to our senior."
Uncle Six still didn't give up, so he continued.
"Actually, you don't have to worry about freedom at all. The imperial court is very lenient towards experts like you. Rather than asking you to join the imperial court, it is better to say that the imperial court is enshrining you. As long as you can stand up when Da Chu's life and death are at stake.
That’s fine.”
Before Jiang Ergou could refuse, Chu Tianxiong stood up and spoke for them.
"Uncle Six, it seems that these two will not be restrained by others, so they will not join the imperial court. Instead of forcing each other, we might as well make serious friends with them."
Uncle Liu laughed after hearing this and said to Jiang Ergou and the others.
"It's an old man who is being rude, please don't take it off."
After waving his hands with a smile, Uncle Six turned around and went to prepare for the battlefield. Although he was Chu Tianxiong's personal guard, he was already familiar with this kind of thing during his time in the grassland. After all, Chu Tianxiong was not
He is used to staying in the pass, and when he has nothing to do, he likes to run to the grassland with his troops.
Looking at the many soldiers who were collecting their corpses, Jiang Ergou suddenly understood how Tian Rongguan felt when he mentioned his father. Looking at the scene in front of him, Jiang Ergou couldn't help but ask.
"There are so many wars like this on the border!"
"not much."
Chu Tianxiong was also very emotional. Over the years, the soldiers around him have changed many times. The old ones have died and new ones have come. However, he always thinks that they all deserved their death, because it is because of their existence that
Thanks to the prosperity of Dachu today.
After withdrawing his thoughts, Chu Tianxiong continued.
"In fact, large-scale fighting like today has not happened on the border for nearly two years. It can be said that small-scale contact battles in the past were unavoidable. Just last year, the soldiers who died on the Liaodong border were
There are 7,652 people."
Hearing this shocking number, not only Jiang Ergou was stunned, but even He Huaichun opened his eyes wide. His home is in Liaozhou, but he didn't know that so many people died every year just outside his door!
Only then did he realize that the stability and peace in their Liaozhou territory was gained by these border soldiers at the cost of their own lives.
Jiang Ergou was silent for a while, because he didn't know what to say, and he didn't know how long it took before he sighed.
"How wonderful it would be if one day no more people died on the border!"
Chu Tianxiong clenched his fists when he heard this. He opened his mouth and said something, but I don't know whether he said it to Ergou or himself.