After discovering that the dozens of barrels were filled with oil, Yang Yingqi said in his heart: "These should still be crude oil!" Fortunately, I didn't light the torch just now, otherwise I was afraid that an accident would have happened. ”

Ouyang Shi walked over and asked, "Is there anything good in it?" ”

Yang Yingqi said: "Well, there are dozens of barrels of oil. ”

"Oil? Stone and oil? ”

Yang Yingqi said: "It is a kind of black water dug up in the Western Regions, and it burns at a point. He took out the flint and rubbed it on the knife, and the knife burned.

Ouyang Shi said: "Ah! This is the black fire water of the Western Regions! I've heard my dad say that. It's just that how could this place exist? ”

Yang Yingqi said: "These oils ...... Well, it's just that the black fire water is buried very shallow in some places in the Western Regions, and it is not surprising that it has been dug up. But on our side there are very few. Scarcity is expensive, and it's not surprising that someone shipped it over and sold it. However, these things are different from gold and silver jewelry, and those who like it will find it a little interesting, and if they don't meet a buyer, they will be a pile of garbage. These things are abandoned here and no one touches them, most likely because they haven't met a suitable buyer to get rid of them. ”

Ouyang Shi said: "These things are so easy to burn, but you have to be careful, don't start a fire under your feet, and make us all roast pigs." ”

Suddenly, someone in the earth city shouted, "Chief Di is back!" Looks like something happened! ”

Yang Yingqi and the others hurriedly went out, only to see more than a dozen horses running in the distance, and everyone was embarrassed immediately, and one of the horses was at the head of Di Yu. When he reached the edge of the earthen city, his mount fell to the ground with a wail, and it had an arrow stuck in its hip!

Orihiko rushed up and said, "What's wrong?" ”

"It's Xiao Tienu!" Di Yu said: "We went to fetch water, and when we got there, dozens of horsemen rushed over, and it was Xiao Tienu who took the lead. I knew that I was defeated, so I quickly ordered to get on my horse and flee back, but a few of my brothers were too late to react and died under their arrows. This time, the water did not take it, but broke the people and horses. Alas, it was me who was too negligent. ”

Zhi Yan said: "Mr. Di, don't blame yourself, let everyone cheer up, don't let Xiao Tienu have a chance!" ”

At this time, it was almost dusk, Yang Kaiyuan had finished ordering the department, and several leaders gathered together to discuss.

Ouyang Shi said: "We came from the west of the South Road, and the last water source is about a day and a half away from here. How about we send cavalry to the south to fetch water? If you are in a hurry, it will be there in one day. ”

Di Yu said: "No, since they know that they occupy the water source in the northwest, how can they let go of the water source in the south!" I think Xiao Tienu came prepared this time, maybe there is some trickery behind us that we don't know, if we go back like this, I'm afraid that we will also fall into their trap. Their men and horses should have a hundred horses up and down. We can resist them with our backs to the Tucheng crossbows, but we can't fight them with cavalry alone. ”

Zhi Yan Chong also said: "At present, the strong enemy is inseparable. ”

Yang Kaiyuan said: "That desert is not very big, anyway, we still have water now, it is better to take a break and rush over like this." ”

Di Yu said: "Two days through this desert should be enough. But there is still some way to go, and it is difficult to find enough water to drink for 500 people. It's still dangerous. I reckon that once we enter the desert, Xiao Tienu will take control of the nearest water source outside the desert. When it comes to the combat effectiveness of the narrow road encounter, we are only afraid that it will be inferior, not to mention that it happened to be the most tired time for our men and horses, and our chances of winning that battle are only very slim. ”

Ouyang Shi said: "Otherwise, how about we retreat to the south as a whole and make up for it first and then go north?" We know this road well, and it only takes a day or two to get there. At that time, we still had enough strength, and I guess Xiao Tienu would not dare to openly commit it. We threw away some clutter, tried to replenish the water as much as possible, and then headed north again. ”

Orihiko said: "I'm afraid there is only this way." But it's best to set off tomorrow and walk at night, for fear of an ambush. ”

Cao Guangbi said: "I'll go out on patrol with the waiting rider first." ”

Di Yu groaned, "Wait! Now, I'll take you to the high ground due southwest. If we arrive before the sun sets, we may be able to see the water source in the south—I am afraid that Xiao Tienu will use some tricks. ”

After Di Yu and Cao Guangbi went out, Yang Kaiyuan said, "I'll let people move some earth and stones to plug the cracks in the city wall!" Find some more wood and nail those two broken doors. In case Xiao Tienu comes to attack at night, this earthen city may be able to play a big role! ”

Zhi Yan said: "No matter what happens, in short, you must be calm, eat and sleep, and it is best to be right!" In this way, we will have the strength to deal with the enemy. Ying Qi, you ask Sister-in-law Gu to prepare food and let everyone work while eating. ”

After nightfall, Di Yu and Cao Guangbi hurriedly returned, and both of them looked very anxious under the firelight.

Orihiko said, "What's wrong?" ”

Cao Guangbi gasped and said: "South - on the way we came, there are Khitan soldiers!" ”

"What!" Ouyang Shi and Yang Kaiyuan both shouted, and Zhi Yanchong asked, "How many people are there?" ”

Cao Guangbi said: "When we arrived at the high ground, the sun had not yet set, and we saw a group of Khitan cavalry marching here from a distance, with about a hundred people, only half a day's distance from here. However, they did not seem to have any intention of traveling at night, and were already stationed before the sun set. ”

"Half a day's away, so we still have time. If they leave camp tomorrow morning, they will not arrive until noon. Ouyang Shi said: "Besides, there are only more than a hundred people......

"No!" Cao Guangbi said: "That should only be the vanguard force, and there seem to be signs of garrisons on the southern water source." ”

Ouyang Shi was shocked: "Then how many people are there?" ”

Cao Guangbi said: "It's too far away, where can you see clearly!" But there will never be less than 1,000 people. ”

Everyone's expressions became solemn, and Di Yu said again: "This Khitan soldier is strange. I can't see it in the distance, but when I look at this group of people nearby, it looks like the palace tent army of the Liao State. ”

Ouyang Shi was shocked again. The palace tent army was the forbidden army of the Liao Dynasty. In order to form his own cronies' guards, Liao Taizu Yelu Abaoji "took the camp as the palace, selected thousands of heroes from all departments, and placed them in the heart", and formed elite soldiers including the Fan and Han tribes. During the reign of Liao Taizong, "it is beneficial to select the world's elite armor and put all the minions as the leather room army". Since then, generations have built palace guards to become customized. When the emperor died, the original palace guards were not disbanded, but only turned into ordinary palace tent troops, becoming the servants of the concubines and the emperor's relatives. As a result, the number of palace tents increased over time. By the end of the dynasty, there were more than 100,000 and they were the backbone of the Liao Dynasty's army.

Di Yu said: "If it is said that Da Liao sent out the palace tent army in order to chase our group of fugitive slaves, I don't believe anything--at most, they asked the border generals of Nanjing Province to search the Song-Liao border, and if they can't find it now, they are afraid that they have already forgotten us." Even the fact that the horse farm was looted by us is actually a trivial matter for Da Liao, and it is impossible to dispatch the palace tent army to deal with us. ”

Yang Kaiyuan said: "Then what do you mean ......?"

"Xiao Tienu! That's right! It must be Xiao Tienu! Ouyang Shi shouted: "Although I don't know what method this Xiao Tienu used, but he must have attracted the Khitans!" This is a plan to kill people with a knife! ”

Everyone was shocked when they heard this, and Ouyang Shi continued: "Everyone has heard Mr. Di tell about Xiao Tienu's life, and I guess this person must be a person who will be revenged. He was originally determined to get that ranch, but we took the first step to steal the fat from him! He must have a grudge, even if he fights these horses, he will take revenge on us! That's why the Khitans were introduced! ”

Everyone's hearts were full of joy, and Di Yu nodded: "Yes, my guess is the same!" ”

Yang Yingqi said: "The water source in the northwest has been controlled by him, and the water source in the south has fallen into the hands of the Khitan Palace Tent Army. To the north is a desert, if you go east......"

Di Yu said: "You can't go east. Even if you find water and grass to the east, you must encounter the tribal army of the great leader of the Khitan. ”

Yang Yingqi said: "In this way, we are in a desperate situation!" ”

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