Late at night, the Dafeichuan military camp, which had been in the sky all day, gradually returned to peace. .pAosHU8._The whole army has a total of about 100,000 horses, and there are households in and out of the camp barriers, and the orders are strict and the military regulations are strict.

After only three days in Dafeichuan, even Hou Junji, who has always been taciturn, arrogant and withdrawn, had to publicly admit, "General, the soul of the army." Wouldn't it be said how clever this camp and military village are, just as Qin Mubai came, the spirit of the entire Dafeichuan was completely renewed, and this kid really got a little bit of Li Jing's true inheritance."

In the middle of the handsome tent, Qin Mubai was half-lying on the military couch, holding a copy of the "Jade Tent Sutra", the sound of the copper kettle dripping beside him was in his ears, and the candlelight was swaying.

On the incense shrine, there are two large copper urns scattered high and low, and a spirit card is listed on the side, which are the ashes of Qin Shubao and You'er.

The curfew has been ringing for too long, but Qin Mubai is completely sleepy today. In the past year or two, he has experienced a lot of winds and waves, and although he has refined his heart to the Mahayana realm, he is at least very calm.

But today, I feel a little upset.

There are some things, after all, you can deceive everyone, and you can't deceive yourself.

For the war in front of him, Qin Mubai judged the situation, if he didn't use some "extraordinary measures", he wouldn't even be sure of victory.

But what kind of "extraordinary measures" can come in handy?

The 100,000 troops in his hands, half of which are recruits who have been conscripted into the army by virtue of their blood and bravery, such a person is not afraid of tigers when he is born with a calf, and he is not afraid of death with a blood and blood, and it may be possible to create some miracles. However, this kind of army that lacks actual combat smelting is also the easiest to lose its armor and abandon its armor.

In addition, he is not facing ordinary people now, Garqinling is a famous general for a while, and he almost represents the power of Tubo.

Nearly 300,000 Kunlun iron horses, not to mention anything else, just 300,000 horses rushed over, and they could kill half of the people in Dafeichuan alive.

If you want to kill the master with a random punch just with the courage of blood, it is almost impossible. If a miracle is so easy to happen, then it is not called a miracle.

"Horn!"

The "Jade Tent Sutra" was thrown onto the desk by Qin Mubai with one hand, and it sounded abruptly.

With a sullen breath, Qin Mubai walked in front of the two copper urns, lit two incense sticks and saluted.

"Father, you have a spirit in the sky, give me some guidance on how to fight this battle for San Lang?" Qin Mubai's eyebrows tightened, and he muttered to himself, "Half of the 100,000 recruits of the Tang Army, lack of soldiers, lack of food and armor, facing 300,000 Tubo Kunlun iron cavalry, this situation is like a mantis arm as a car." But I still have to stop this car. Knowing that he can't do it, is Saburo stupid to the bone marrow, or has he already gone crazy? ”

Closing his eyes and concentrating, his mind naturally reflected the scene before the demon died. I clearly remember that at that time, the demon who had been blind for several years was suddenly able to see it, and when she was dying, she said that in the next life, if Qin Mubai met a stupid woman who could only play the pipa and couldn't do anything, it would be her......

Let's listen to the wind of the Western Regions and smell the taste of the East China Sea......

"When Master Ching Shan tells the story of cobwebs, dewdrops, and grass, I can still tell the story of the ...... But when I really got into the game, I couldn't help myself. Qin Mubai stroked the urn of the demon and sighed, "It turns out that only when you lose it will you know what it is to cherish!" ”

"Newspaper—"

The doorman junior shouted loudly, interrupting Qin Mubai's contemplation.

"Speak."

"The soldiers patrolling the camp outside the village captured three women who were suspected of being spies!"

"A spy, or a woman? Is it a Tibetan person? Qin Mubai said.

"It's not...... After a little interrogation by his subordinates, the person who came refused to report his name, only saying that he was an old friend of the young marshal, and he came to visit because he had something important! The subordinates did not dare to decide, so they reported it. ”

Qin Mubai twisted his brows and thought secretly: Three women, my old friend? Could it be Wu Meiniang, Chen Yan and Princess Gaoyang? - Impossible! How could my guards not know them? Besides, Princess Gaoyang may still break into here in a daze, Wu Meiniang and Chen Yan will never do such a stupid thing. Besides, if Gao Yang came with two maidservants, how could she be polite with her personality? He must have been stunned and broke into the camp to find me.

Who could that be?

"Bring people in. Be careful not to alarm too many people. ”

"No!"

After a short time, the pawn brought three women, all dressed as night travelers, and the dark high-necked cloak covered their heads and faces, which was quite mysterious. When one of the women in front came in and looked around left and right, and gently lowered the cloak a little to reveal half of her face, Qin Mubai was taken aback.

"Get out!" Qin Mubai shouted to the pawn, "There must be no one within three zhang of the handsome tent!" ”

"No!" The pawn was also taken aback, and he didn't know why he made the young marshal so nervous, so he hurriedly agreed and went out.

All three women took off their cloaks, the weather was still a little hot, and all three of them were already drenched in sweat and their temples were wet.

"I've seen Her Royal Highness the Princess." Qin Mubai endured his temperament and stepped forward to pay homage, but he couldn't hide his anger in his eyes, and glanced at the two women behind him fiercely.

Someone came, it was actually Princess Wencheng Li Xueyan!

And the other two women who came with them were the only two female officers among the hundred horsemen, the Lantai sisters!

The Lantai sisters were glared at by Qin Mubai, and they suddenly panicked, and hurriedly knelt on the ground to beg for mercy, "Young marshal forgive me!" ”

"Mu Bai, please calm your anger, you only blame me for everything, I forced them to escort me all the way." Li Xueyan hurriedly stood between Qin Mubai and the second daughter, and said softly.

Qin Mubai let out a long muffled snort in his nose, he really couldn't contain his anger!

He turned to sit down on the handsome chair and slapped his hands on the armrests of the chair, "How can I calm my anger!" ”

The Tantai sisters trembled all over, kneeling with their heads on the ground and not daring to get up. Li Xueyan's face was also a little pale, she had never seen Qin Mubai so angry in front of her!

"Your Royal Highness Princess, won't you tell me that the court asked you to come, or the prince asked you to come?" Qin Mubai said in a deep voice with his eyebrows tightly locked.

"It's not." Li Xueyan also calmed down, pursed her lips, looked at Qin Mubai and said, "I secretly came here by myself, and my father didn't know about it." Before leaving, I only told my imperial sister, Princess Gaoyang, and she sent the Tantai sisters to escort me all the way. ”

"Gao Yang, still so reckless and ignorant! It's not enough to mess around on your own, I'm also helping you mess around! Qin Mubai was furious, and slapped it on the handrail again.

"Mu Bai, don't be in a hurry to get angry. I know that war is no child's play, and that this place is very dangerous, and that I will cause you a lot of trouble. But how about you listen to me and make a decision? Li Xueyan was still calm and groaned softly.

Qin Mubai pondered for a moment, barely suppressed his anger, glanced at the Lantai sisters who were still kneeling on the ground, and said, "Get up!" - Princess, please speak if you have something to say. After speaking, I will immediately send someone to send you back to Lanzhou, and I will not stay for a moment. ”

"If the young marshal insists on sending me back to Lanzhou after listening to my words, then I will definitely have nothing to resist and nothing to say." Li Xueyan said lightly.

Qin Mubai raised his eyelids lightly and nodded: "Then please sit down with the princess and talk slowly." First of all, it is stated that the military camp is not anywhere, and the orders here are like a mountain and the law is unforgiving, even if the emperor's relatives are in the military camp, only the commander's orders must be obeyed. If there is anything offended, I hope that the princess Haihan. ”

"Mu Bai, when you say that, you're out with me......" Hearing these official words, Li Xueyan looked at Qin Mubai with a lot of eyes, feeling a little surprised and a little disappointed.

"Your Royal Highness Princess, unless you are in the barracks, Qin is a very talkative and easy person to get along with at any time. Duty, nothing else! Qin Mubai said with a glance.

"Okay, I understand......" Li Xueyan slowly sat down in the guest seat, her eyebrows locked lightly, combing her emotions.

"What does the princess want to do when she comes to the front line of Dafeichuan?" Qin Mubai went straight to the road with a single knife.

"I want to go and see the Abandoned Sect and the Mausoleum of Garchin." Li Xueyan replied.

"Impossible!" Qin Mubai said categorically, "If this is the purpose, you can leave now." ”

"Mu Bai ......," Li Xueyan whispered with deep frowns.

Qin Mubai's face was as cold as ice, and he shook his head, with an expression of "no negotiation".

"Okay, Young Marshal Qin!" Li Xueyan took a deep breath and said, "I know that you think I'm very unreasonable now, and even hate me very much. But I beg you to listen to what I say. ”

"I'm listening."

"Actually, I've always wanted to ask the young marshal a question - what have you been insisting on all these years, what is the purpose of everything you have done?" Li Xueyan asked.

"What...... Why? Qin Mubai was a little confused.

"For example, in this battle in front of you, the disparity between the strength of the enemy and us is so great, and your situation is so difficult, why do you still face the difficulties without regrets? Originally, you could enjoy your horse life in Chang'an, carefree and safe. What are you for? Li Xueyan said.

Qin Mubai was silent for a while, speechless.

For what?

He has asked himself this question more than once. From the day he stepped into his career, he has been asking himself what his pursuit is and what is the purpose of doing everything...... It seems that all his actions are always so involuntary, often forced by the situation to move forward step by step, difficult and confused.

But it wasn't until after his father's bad news came that Qin Mubai really understood what he needed, what he was going to do, and what he was insisting on!

Two very clichéd words - ideal!

For world peace, for human progress?

Qin Mubai's ideals will never be so vague and "great", his ideals are superficial and specific - if he defeats the Garqin Mausoleum, sets foot on Tubo and sweeps the Western Regions, and achieves his father's long-cherished wish, but the regret of his father's life!

This is not only the ideal of the deceased Qin Shubao, but also the ideal of Qin Mubai, the son of Qin Shubao who is still alive!

What is famous in history, loyal to the country, glorious lintel, praised by future generations, all empty words like floating clouds!

Seeing that Qin Mubai didn't speak, Li Xueyan bit her lip lightly and said, "Young marshal, we can deceive anyone, but we can't deceive ourselves." Everyone has their own persistence and ideals. For this, no matter what it takes. Lord Ling Zun Qin Shubao is not only a model of hot-blooded men in the world, but also my idol Li Xueyan. Just because, for the sake of his ideals and retribution, he sacrificed his life without complaint or regret. It is not dizzy to say that the young marshal has always been a good man in the heart of Snow Goose, and he is the object of my admiration. When Ling Zun passed away and you took up the burden of Lanzhou, your status in my heart was unmatched, as if you were about to surpass my father. The reason for this is none other than the fact that the young marshal dares to persist and have the courage to pursue his own ideals. Such a person is worthy of admiration! ”

"What does Her Highness the Princess want to say?" Qin Mubai asked.

"The young marshal should know that Snow Goose has always been not good at compliments, and what she says is what she thinks in her heart." Li Xueyan said, "Could it be that in this world, only men are allowed to have talents, and women are not allowed to have ambitions?" ”

"The princess wants to say that your ideal is to marry Tubo and educate Hu Min in order to resolve the conflict between the two countries?" Qin Mubai smiled a little coldly, and there was no lack of banter.

Li Xueyan felt her atrium constrict, as if she had been pierced by a cold dagger.

"Young marshal...... Don't sneer at me. Li Xueyan took a deep breath and forced her composure and said, "As the saying goes, people have their own ambitions, and they can't be forced. Snow Goose can respect your and Lord Lingzun's ambitions, why should the young marshal be so underestimated by me? ”

"I didn't mean that." Qin Mubai hardened his heart coldly, and said, "I just want to remind the princess that people can have ideals, but they can't ignore current affairs." Do you think that under this situation, there is still room and opportunity for your so-called ideals and ambitions to be displayed? ”

"If you try, you may not succeed, but if you don't try, you will definitely not have a chance!" Li Xueyan pursed her lips and frowned lightly, and said word by word, "I won't give up!" Just like that, the young marshal will never withdraw his troops from Dafeichuan! ”

"Sorry! I will not withdraw because no one can stop me; However, just because you don't give up doesn't mean no one can stop you. Qin Mubai turned his face away from Princess Wencheng, and clapped his hands, "Someone!" ”

is ready to take down Princess Wencheng and forcibly send her back to Lanzhou!

"Wait!" Suddenly, Princess Wencheng suddenly stood up, her sleeve lit up, and a dagger was put up on her neck!

"Ahh

Qin Mubai's eyes widened in astonishment, and he saw that the dagger was placed on Li Xueyan's neck, as if it had cut out blood marks, and a thin blood stain slowly flowed down the blade.

"What are you doing?" Qin Mubai was still calm and said lightly.

"Young marshal, I know that I have no power to restrain the chicken, and I have no words and swords to kill people invisibly. But no one can stop me from killing myself, right? Li Xueyan's eyes have always been gentle and watery, and they have never been so firm as they are now, and they are even a little decisive.

"Yes." Qin Mubai said, "But does it make sense for you to do this?" ”

"Yes." Li Xueyan said firmly, "Throughout the ages, there have been many people who have been martyred, and there is no shortage of snow geese. ”

"Your so-called 'way' is a crooked way, and if you don't die...... You come here, slowly put down the knife, and have something to say. ”

"Stop!!" Li Xueyan suddenly scolded, her hand tightened again, the blood marks on her neck deepened, and blood gushed out.

"Princess, be careful!" The Tantai sisters were all frightened.

"Okay, you talk well...... I don't come forward. Qin Mubai also had some scruples. The woman in front of her has always been gentle and obedient, but she didn't expect her heart to be so stubborn and strong...... Typical soft on the outside and rigid on the inside! Such a person, once he decides to come down, he can really do anything.

"The young marshal wants to say that the 'Tao' I adhere to is a crooked and evil way, and I don't accept it." Li Xueyan said, "The young marshal destroys and kills people like hemp, but it is the right way; Snow Goose just wants to have fewer deaths in the world, and fewer miserable orphans and widows, how is this a crooked way?! ”

Qin Mubai was dumbfounded for a while!

"Xue Yan has said more than once that in my eyes, whether it is the Tang people or the Tibetan people, they are all creatures raised by their fathers and mothers, and they all have parents, wives and children. Who is really willing to leave their homeland, stay away from their parents, and marry Tibet? My ideal is to hope that there will be fewer wars in the world, fewer deaths, and more people who will bathe in civilization and enjoy peace. Let me ask, what is wrong with the snow goose? Li Xueyan stabbed across her neck, looked at Qin Mubai with her eyes like lightning, and said.

"Your ideals are not wrong." Qin Mubai turned around with his hands on his back and said in a deep voice, "But right now, it's not suitable." ”

"If you want me to say, it's just right!" Li Xueyan insisted, "There are three reasons why Tubo is brazenly fighting with the Tang Dynasty. First, it is to compete for hegemony in the Western Regions; second, in order to regain Dafeichuan and avenge the previous defeat; Third, it is an excuse that Datang does not have the sincerity to give marriage. ”

"If you know, why do you say it?" Qin Mubai said, "The contradiction between the Tang Dynasty and Tubo is irreconcilable and must be resolved through war. The matter of marriage was an excuse in the past, but now it is even more of a cake. ”

"No, not necessarily." Li Xueyan said, "The current situation is that after the defeat of Gaochang, the Tang Dynasty has withdrawn from the hegemony struggle in the Western Regions, isn't the young marshal just sitting on the wall and watching, so that the Tubo and the Turks will lose both?" Moreover, Dafeichuan is the territory of Tuyuhun, which does not belong to Tubo or the Tang Dynasty, and there is no reason for the two families to fight back and forth. Since this is the case, there is still a premise for peace, why not return Dafeichuan to Tuyuhun for the time being, and Tubo and Datang will each withdraw their troops? If it can be done, the matter of peace and relatives can be brought up again, and the two sides can stop the war. ”

"You're so naïve!" Qin Mubai shook his head and sighed, "Your Royal Highness Princess, the military affairs are far from being as simple as you think!" ”

"I know!" Li Xueyan still didn't put down the dagger, and still said, "But why don't you let me go to see the abandoned sect and Langzan or the Garqin Mausoleum once, and tell them the rest of my words?" - Even if it's a delaying tactic! Young marshal, you must know better than me how fragile Lanzhou is right now! This battle will continue to be fought...... What are your real odds? ”

"Delaying the army, it doesn't need to. It is impossible to succeed in using such a strategy to deal with heroes like the abandoned sect and the Garqinling. Qin Mubai gritted his teeth and said, "Right now, I only have the road of breaking the cauldron and fighting against the water, and nothing else needs to be mentioned." ”

"Young marshal, if you try, you may not succeed, and if you don't try, you will definitely not have a chance...... Think again! The dagger in Li Xueyan's hand sank for another two minutes, and a dazzling blood mark appeared on her pink neck.

"Young marshal, you promise the princess first! Draw two more points down and something big will happen! Sister Tantai exclaimed.

"Nope! If he agrees, he will sincerely agree, not perfunctory! ”

"Even if I agree, it's the result of your threats, so why bother?" Qin Mubai frowned tightly and said.

Li Xueyan lowered her eyebrows, closed her eyes, bit her lip, and said softly, "I'm sorry, Mu Bai...... I don't want to be so willful and unreasonable in front of you. It's like if a decree suddenly comes down to tell you to withdraw your troops, and you won't retreat...... I remember you once said to Emperor Gao Yang, 'If you are wild, I will accompany you with wine'. Snow Goose is cheeky and willing to beg you, please indulge me to go wild once, just once, okay? ”

"Young marshal, you quickly agree...... This knife, knife! ......" The voices of the Tantai sisters are about to change.

Qin Mubai turned around, shook his head helplessly and sighed, "Only this once!" ”

"Young Marshal Xie!"

Li Xueyan threw the dagger and knelt on the ground to thank him. The Tantai sisters hurriedly stepped forward to help each other.

"Please go down and rest the princess, so that she can heal and take care of her wounds...... I need to make careful arrangements to ensure that the meeting with the enemy chieftain is carried out without any further urging or coercion from the princess. Qin Mubai turned his back to Princess Wencheng and said.

"Hmm...... Snow geese know the times. At the same time, he also believes that the young marshal is a person who will do what he says and will never break his word. ”

"Princess, please ......" Qin Mubai let out a long breath, helpless.

Li Xueyan and the Lantai sisters are gone, and there is a trace of red blood left in the room, which is still dazzling.

"What iniquity have I made?" Qin Mubai shook his head in distress according to his forehead, and said to himself, "Li Xueyan, are you really just doing this for...... World peace and human happiness? Ideal? Actually talk to me about ideals, I have already given up! ”

"I have to find a way to send this thorn back to Lanzhou, now she is even more troublesome than ten Gaoyang combined! - The two armies are going to fight desperately, and what kind of performance art are they engaged in, doesn't this add to the chaos! ”