If you are in Chang'an, this is the season of peach and plum fragrance. However, in the Western Regions, it is still full of yellow sand and the wind is cold. The line of Yumen Pass and Yangguan is like a watershed, dividing the two seasons into two ends, which is very obvious.

However, such weather is nothing to the Persians, who are accustomed to harsh climates. Half of the areas controlled by the Persian Empire on the western continent had a desert climate, and it was not unrelated to the fact that this people were fierce and warlike.

Of course, when the weather is sunny and the sun is sufficient, the Western Regions can still be fine. Just like these days, there is a rare absence of strong winds, yellow sand, a wide field of vision, and flocks of antelopes have begun to appear between the long grass and the hills, and other small animals have also come out to feed. From time to time, the voice of a hungry wolf calling his companions sounded far and near. This is a rare scene for an area that has been smoked and slaughtered for days.

The Persian army, which was stationed in Wuwei, had already formulated the latest plan to attack the Han Dynasty. In order to prepare the army for battle, some scout rangers are active.

Under the noon sun, about dozens of miles away from the Han army camp in Dunhuang, among the undulating sand dunes and grasses, several feather arrows suddenly sent out, and a group of elk passing by not far away were attacked, and after more than a dozen of them fell in the middle of the arrows, the rest began to flee in panic.

A group of twenty Persian scouts jumped out with a shout of joy and began to harvest their prey. These guys were originally going to investigate the movements of the Han army's camp, and when they didn't find anything unusual, they turned back on the road, but they inadvertently bumped into a large herd of elk, and they were overjoyed and immediately started hunting.

The best venison is naturally delicious. If you bring it back and give it to the general, you may receive some reward. And if you are lucky, once you have the opportunity to present it to the banquet of the king of Persia, your great majesty will be happy and will definitely be rewarded.

However, the Persians, who threw their prey on horseback and prepared to leave, never imagined that they themselves had already become the target of someone else's hunt.

This area is dozens of miles in circumference, and it is in the middle of Wuwei and Dunhuang. The terrain is very complex, with the Gobi Desert and poplar forests in addition to small hills covered with barren grass. It is also the driest part of the Western Regions. It is difficult to see water on the ground, and sometimes there is not a drop of rain for months on end.

Those who can act as scouts to spy on intelligence are all quick-sighted. The Persian, who turned to get on his horse happily, suddenly felt that something was wrong. The wind blows the grass and trees, and it kills. When he hurriedly looked around, he faced the light of the sun, and the armor and sword light pierced people so that they couldn't open their eyes.

"It's the cavalry of the Han army...... Hurry back! ”

The Persians were taken aback. Almost in the blink of an eye, hundreds of ironclad cavalry of the Han army came out of nowhere, and their figures appeared on the side of the rolling hills. Moreover, there is a faint sand and dust behind the hills, and I don't know how many soldiers and horses are rushing over.

These Persian scouts have the feeling of seeing hell in broad daylight. Obviously, they just came over there a quarter of an hour ago, where did the Han army come from? How can you not be aware of it.

But now they don't have much room to think about it. Although the Persians boasted of their bravery, in front of the large army of the Han army, no one dared to be a hero who was not afraid of death. Because they all know that the consequences of doing so will be a terrible death.

However, in such a situation, it is already difficult to escape for your life. With a young general himself leading the pursuit, soon, after a futile struggle, all the Persians were killed or wounded, and none of them escaped.

"Except for these two, all the rest will be killed on the spot!"

Li Ling, who had not had the opportunity to fight these days, only glanced at the captives with disdain, and decided their fate. The long knife of the warrior under his command swung and cut off a row of heads without mercy. And the two Persians, who had been lucky enough to survive, saw the tragic scene in front of them, looked at each other, and both saw a look of horror in each other's eyes.

Didn't you say that the Han army was known for its benevolence and righteousness, and it didn't kill prisoners? How could this imposing cavalry be so brutal! Without asking, he clicked the dozen or so companions together.

Li Ling didn't have the time to pay attention to the thoughts in the hearts of these two unlucky people. The reason why they were spared was because the people behind them had something to ask. And to kill people in front of them with brutal means, but they are impatient and waste time because of their stubbornness.

Sure enough, when the warriors returned, the two Persians, whose faces were covered in the blood of their companions, were already frightened. They trembled and secretly looked at the Han army lineup and the murderous aura in each other's eyes, and they already had no hope for the next fate.

"There are two alive mouths...... Hehe! If Master has anything to ask, just ask. ”

Li Ling restrained the momentum on his body and replied respectfully in a low voice. He can be extremely proud in front of anyone, but in front of this man who is surrounded by knights, he does not have the slightest capital of pride. Because, all his abilities come from his careful teaching. He is his lifelong idol and a guiding light on his growth path.

Yuan Zhao, an important minister of the Han Empire who was a little tired and a little tired, glanced at the young general who pretended to be honest. Li Ling is good at everything, he is talented, beautiful and talented, and with a little time of carving, he will be his most suitable successor. The only thing that makes him uneasy is that he is too ruthless at some point. If you have the opportunity, you should do a good job of education.

The two Persian scouts didn't know what kind of big man was in front of them. When they saw the handsome young general who was extremely powerful just now, saluting a man who was not wearing armor, they couldn't help but have some doubts in their hearts in fear.

"Your Majesty the King of Persia, in the midst of the great camp, did you drink and feast every day and watch the songs and dances?"

The Han Dynasty man who must have had an extremely special identity smiled very indifferently, his tone was very gentle, and the words he asked were extremely ordinary. Although the two Persians were pounding in their hearts under the ring of swords and guns, they were still slightly stunned when they heard his question. Immediately, he hurriedly replied.

"Our King of kings is a gift of abundance, and every day must be accompanied by good wine to be happy."

Yuan Zhao smiled and nodded. Many of the people who came out to survey the battlefield terrain around him were a little unclear. They didn't understand why Yuan Zhao was asking such irrelevant words.

"Huh! The king of Persia is so good that I would love to have a drink with him if I had the chance. ”

"Dare to ask...... Your Excellency, ......?"

"Oh, I'm Yuan Zhao. When you go back, you can convey this on your behalf. ”

The casual name of the two Persian captives was taken by surprise. They never imagined that the young man in light clothes and green shirts in front of them turned out to be Yuan Zhao, the current prime minister of the Han Empire, who made countless people in the world hear about it.

The Persian took a few steps back, his face as dead as ashes, as if there was a man-eating tiger in front of him. While they were frightened, they didn't hear the second half of what Yuan Zhao said just now.

"Alright! You can go now. ”

Yuan Zhao waved his hand casually. The Han soldier who was watching them withdrew his sword. The two Persians heard it clearly this time, they hardly believed their ears, and it was so easy to leave?

However, if there is a chance to live, of course, you must cherish it. The Persian scouts, who were always worried that they would be pierced through the heart from behind, did not stop for a moment, and ran forward with a rolling belt. They ran out of the field for miles in one breath before they dared to look back. There were no flying feathered arrows, and no cavalry trailing, thank goodness! The Han army really let them go.

He ...... Why spare our lives?"

"I don't know! Maybe it'...... He wants us to send a message to the king of Persia and want to drink with him......

After finally being convinced that they were able to get out of the catastrophe, these two guys, who were full of cold sweat and looked at each other, said this reason, I am afraid they themselves would not believe it. Puzzled, I had to hurriedly run back to report the news.

"At the moment of the big war, military aircraft are on fire. Yuanhou was still in the mood to joke with two insignificant little people...... This kind of state of mind, I can't wait to sigh to myself! Hehe! ”

Looking at the two embarrassed and fleeing figures, Liu Dan, the king of Yan, who was dressed as a royal nobleman, said with a smile. Since the return of Chang'an, he and Liu Xu, the king of Guangling, have been like two followers of Yuan Zhao, almost inseparable. Even when Yuan Zhao came out to check the terrain of the battlefield, they volunteered to follow the side.

Yuan Zhao narrowed his eyes, looked at the terrain from the hill, and secretly made an estimate in his heart. On the other hand, he smiled casually and replied to Liu Dandao, the king of Yan.

"Oh, it's no joke. I believe that it will not be long before the king of Persia will be able to drink the jar of wine that I have prepared for him. ”

Many people around him were stunned for a moment, carefully savoring the meaning of this sentence. King Guangling couldn't help it, and then asked.

"Oh...... Is Yuanhou so sure? Then the little king wants to ask more, what kind of wine is prepared for the king of Persia? ”

Yuan Zhao saw everyone's expectant looks, and he finally couldn't help laughing out loud. Only three words were spoken in the midst of the laughter.

"Broken, head, wine ......!"

All the soldiers heard him clearly. The blood was ignited at once. There is no doubt that these three words are the clarion call for the beginning of the battle. Together, they watched the young commander with excitement, waiting for him to begin his operational deployment.

"At the beginning of the war, Xiao Wang was not talented, but he was also willing to contribute to the country and was driven by the Yuan Hou...... Even if you die! ”

King Yan and King Guangling took the lead in expressing their position. They finally waited for the start of the great war. And this is about to be the opening moment for them to dominate the side overseas, how can they not be excited and emotional.

Yuan Zhao nodded. Of course, you don't need them to charge, as long as you have this attitude. The news from the distant sea made him realize that the best fighter had arrived, and the king of Persia, who was still singing and dancing, had obviously not received the news of the danger of the western continent. The main battlefield has been chosen, and it is waiting for the big scene of fierce soldiers on the battlefield.

"Li Ling, take the Flying Dragon Army...... Let's go to battle! ”

The desert is flat, and the remnant sun is like blood. Yuan Zhao issued the first general order.