Chapter 172: Confusion
Due to geographical reasons, Kyoto in Ningguo is not in the middle of the territory like other countries, but relatively close to the rear.
This location also happens to be the best guarantee in Kyoto. Even if one day Ningguo's gate is trampled by the iron cavalry of other countries, it can also buy enough time to mobilize troops.
However, how could Mo Baozhou think of going to these places, and he also thought that Kyoto was not in the middle of the country, and wanted to change places as the national capital. It's just that this Kyoto was settled at the beginning of the founding of Ningguo, and since then, a large number of princes and nobles have stayed here.
It can even be said that there is no other place in the entire Ningguo with such a prosperous scenery. It is precisely because of this that Kyoto's location has been preserved.
And this seemingly insignificant special position has indeed played a huge role.
When Yu Panxi was in his last life, because Mobaozhou was short of the treasury, the border military supplies were insufficient, and he was easily broken through by several small countries that were tangled together. Since then, it has been like entering a no-man's land, directly laying a quarter of the territory of Ningguo.
If it weren't for the fact that a few generals used the cities along the road to set traps to delay time, and to mobilize the scattered armies together before the arrival of the enemy iron cavalry, I am afraid that there would not even be time for that Jedi counterattack.
It's just that none of these things have happened in this life. Even if this is an inevitable war, but now that Situ Feiyu has ascended the throne, it can be regarded as just giving the treasury that was crushed by Mo Baozhou a chance to breathe. Even if the war still happens in the future, Ning Guo should no longer be as embarrassed as in his previous life.
A country's territorial borders are called borders, and a large number of troops are stationed all year round to prevent some countries that are about to make a sudden attack. And the place where Xiao Chumo and Yu Panxi are going this time is the most distant place.
Although Xiao Chumo had already planned the shortest route before setting off, after such a long time, he had only walked more than half of the distance. It's still early to reach the border.
"Ah Ye, you said that I collected such things, and it seems that they are not as useful as I thought."
In the carriage, Yu Panxi was lying on the small table, fiddling with a jade pendant in his hand. It's just that, looking at the style of this jade pendant, it seems that it should have been a pair.
In the past few days, the army has passed through many cities along the way, and has also encountered many people and things. As Ah Ye said, there are indeed many artifacts scattered among the people, and they all have different abilities. At this time, she was playing with it in her hand, and it was one of them.
It's just that, according to Yu Panxi's first imagination, they should be as earth-shattering as Fu Xiqin and Chiyou Mask. But now I have seen a lot of good ones, but I can't seem to find their use.
Ah Ye, who was called out by her to chat, sat on the side, holding a fruit in her hand and gnawing on it. Seeing her like this, she said disapprovingly: "I told you a long time ago, they are not as famous as Fu Xiqin, and their natural abilities are not so powerful." It's because you had too much expectation from the beginning, didn't you say that it was out to have fun? ”
His last sentence seemed to speak to Yu Panxi's heart, which made the latter couldn't help but be stunned.
That's right, her original purpose was Fu Xiqin, nothing else. And along the way, it should have been with the mentality of enjoying the mountains and rivers. Why did Ah Ye's casual mention of it before make her have a mind of wanting to win?
As a spirit body, how could Ah Ye think as much as Yu Panxi, and he didn't notice her reaction. Just looked at the jade pendant she was playing with in her hand, and added: "You can be careful, the protective power on this thing is very rare, don't break it easily." ”
Although his words were kind advice to Yu Panxi, there was really no regret in his words. Maybe for him, this is just a simple object, and he really can't mention the word "cherished".
And after hearing his words, Yu Panxi also seemed a little indifferent, and replied to him casually: "Didn't you also say it, this jade pendant is a pair." If you can't find the other half of the jade pendant and put them together, this protective power can only be watched, and it can't be used at all. ”
That's what Ah Ye said. At this time, Yu Panxi moved out untouched, and his mouth was blocked at once.
Choked and stammered for a while, Ah Ye replied stiffly: "Then what if you find it?" Look at all the way, did I find you a lot of artifacts? ”
Yu Panxi twitched the corner of her mouth. It's good that Ah Ye didn't mention it, but now when she mentions it, she feels very embarrassed.
Ah Ye did find a lot of artifacts for her, but after he used the trick, all he could see in the eyes of others were some bland and worthless gadgets. If anyone follows her all the way, I'm afraid you have to wonder if she has some special collecting habits.
Yu Panxi was trying to grasp this matter and talk to Ah Ye about it, so that he only needed to cover up the halo on the artifact, and as for the original appearance, there was no need for anything. Anyway, it's not that expensive, and she doesn't lack silver at all.
But she had just sat up straight, and before she could speak, she felt the carriage slowly stop.
"What's going on, but what's wrong?"
Yu Panxi was puzzled, and opened the curtain to ask the soldiers who were driving the car outside.
The man quickly answered her question: "Madame, this is the outside of the city where the party has settled, and is preparing to set up camp." ”
"Now?"
She looked out at the sunny appearance, and was puzzled. It's only afternoon, why are you going to stop?
Fortunately, the soldier who was driving the car was clever enough to know her doubts without looking. Before she could ask again, she explained very consciously.
"The general had read the map beforehand and ordered it, and the next city was very far away, and there were few people on the way. When the army came across the city, they stopped and rested before returning on their way the next day. ”
Hearing his words, Yu Panxi understood. Xiao Chumo was worried that something would happen to him sleeping in the wilderness, so he planned to rush over in one go, and wait until he got to the next foothold before resting.
If nothing else, when the march continues tomorrow, the overall speed of the army will be much improved. This is a very cautious approach.
Yu Panxi does not interfere in these matters, so she has always obeyed Xiao Chumo's arrangement, and this time will naturally be no exception.
As when they had been on the road, the army did not enter the city, but camped outside the gates.
Presumably, the matter of Nan Jinguo's request for negotiation has already reached the ears of officials large and small, and along the way, as long as he sees the national clothes on the soldiers, even if Xiao Chumo does not identify himself, no one will ever come to drive him away.