Zhao Xiaoxi and his entourage, who set off to continue their journey, began to follow the official road to Xiping Mansion in Western Xia to Xingqing Mansion, the capital of Western Xia, which is also Yinchuan, the capital of the autonomous province of Huaxia in later generations, in Zhao Xiaoxi's memory.

For this strategic place connecting Fanbang, after taking this territory, Western Xia also had the capital to look at the Central Plains. In addition, it was originally an important strategic frontier for the Tang Dynasty to march into the northern nomads, which made the Western Xia regard it as a lifeline.

In recent years, the Great Song Dynasty and Western Xia have fought a lot of wars for this territory. It is a pity that the Western Xia also did not dare to give up this strategic frontier, once this base was lost, the Western Xia would also be under the front of the Great Song Dynasty.

In addition, it was also the location of the Tang Dynasty to breed high-quality war horses, and the Western Xia, which had this treasure land of feng shui, could rely on these unique advantages to become one of the several major states of the Great Song Dynasty, which made the Great Song Dynasty have to pay attention to a country of the states.

Riding on the official road leading to Xingqing Mansion, Zhao Xiaoxi also looked at the topography of this treasure land of feng shui. As a strategic place that has been fought for by the Central Plains and northern nomads in successive dynasties, Zhao Xiaoxi also hopes to take it back one day.

Just when Zhao Xiaoxi and his party were about to rest after a long day, the military guards who led the way in front issued a warning that the team would stop advancing. Not long after, two knights dressed in ordinary Western Xia clothes appeared at the front of the team.

Seeing that there were only two people coming, the guards who came out to escort them rode forward. After some interrogation, I learned that these two people were members of the previous military guard. The reason why they are here is to send a message to Cho Hyo-seok.

After checking the brands of the two, Wu Wei brought the two to Zhao Xiaoxi and reported to their respective Wu Wei branches. The leading prefecture-level martial guard said with a serious face: "Pavilion Master, my subordinates are nervously coming here to inform the Pavilion Master of a nervous message. ”

Before entering Western Xia, Zhao Xiaoxi confessed. The military guards and the intelligence officers of the cloth pavilion arranged in Western Xia. There is no emergency, they are not allowed to contact themselves. If Cho Hyo-seok is in need, he will take the initiative to send someone to contact them.

Now the two Wuwei are taking the initiative, which undoubtedly shows that there is an emergency, and it is necessary to notify Zhao Xiaoxi and his party in time. For this reason, for the violation of the regulations of the two guards. Cho Hyo-seok didn't seem too angry.

said very calmly: "Get up and talk back!" ”

Seeing that Zhao Xiaoxi didn't reprimand them, the two Wuwei knew that this pavilion master in front of them. The conditions for treating the members of the armed guard can be described as generous, but the rules and regulations in the armed guard are also very strict. If you break some rules, the consequences can be very serious.

Now seeing that Zhao Xiaoxi was not angry, the two hurriedly said: "Just after the pavilion master set off, the big and small horse bandit cottages near Xiping all received a message. Some people say that Duan Shizi, Dali, carried a large amount of gold, silver and jewelry, and was ready to bribe the Western Xia courtiers.

There are even a few of them. Ritsu belonged to the gang of horse bandits of the Western Xia cavalry, and also received some extra money. Some people hope that they will come out and rob and kill the pavilion master's party. According to our investigation, the news came from the Tibetans. ”

Duan Yu, who was standing beside Zhao Xiaoxi, looked very angry when he heard this: "It seems that these Tubo people really can't make a plan and have a plan. When did I act and still take this crooked and evil way, isn't this a clear framing of me? ”

looked at Duan Yu angry. Zhao Xiaoxi said very calmly: "Third brother, don't be too angry. Although it's a conspiracy. But I have to say that this trick is very poisonous. It's just that as far as I know, Zong Zan, who participated in the application this time, should be a brave and unscrupulous person.

This kind of plan to kill people with a knife is not his idea. According to Zongzan's character, he would definitely prefer to directly send his cavalry to rob and kill us. The man who laid out the scheme. The mind is very vicious! ”

After saying these speculations, Zhao Xiaoxi quickly said: "According to your investigation, how many horse bandits are currently planning to wade into this muddy water." In addition, the horse bandits pretended to be by the Western Xia cavalry, what is the number of cavalry personnel? Where an ambush is most likely. Where is it again? ”

Zhao Xiaoxi, who asked a few questions at once, quickly listened to Wu Weidao, who delivered the news: "The specific number has not yet been discovered by his subordinates. After receiving this news, Bu Yige has begun to collect intelligence.

In addition, as far as his subordinates know, out of fear of Duan Shizi's identity, the small group of horse bandits are not interested. At present, according to the report of our secret agents, the number of horse bandits who want to do this deal, except for the Iron Wolf Team pretended to be by the Western Xia Cavalry and a gust of wind, is more than 500 people.

The number of cavalry of the other bandits combined was almost a thousand. And the most likely place to ambush should be Erdaogouzi into Xiping Province. The terrain was steep, making it ideal for cavalry ambushes. ”

After listening to the analysis of the two guards, Zhao Xiaoxi quickly asked the accompanying Tianwei to take out a map drawn on sheepskin. Looking at this complete map of Western Xia, Ba Tianshi was also startled.

Because of this sheepskin map, some of the city defense fortresses of Western Xia are marked. This means that Zhao Xiaoxi has already begun to plan to enter the Western Xia Kingdom one day in the future. Mapping is undoubtedly the first step!

Looking at this map drawn by a special person, Zhao Xiaoxi said with a solemn look in his eyes: "Erdaogou, according to this, there is still a hundred miles of land." At the speed at which we are traveling, we may not be able to get there today. If it's an ambush, it should be tomorrow during the day.

In contrast, the horse bandit team of the Western Xia cavalry should not be the first bird. In any case, the attack on the prince of Dali in Western Xia was a major event that shook the two countries. Then they will definitely reap the benefits of the fisherman!

And the attacker who took the lead must have been a small group of horse bandit cavalry. There are thousands of horse bandits, which is really a lot. With our current manpower, we really don't have enough to deal with their attacks. ”

Saying these words, looking at the sneer that appeared at the corner of Zhao Xiaoxi's mouth, Duan Yu suddenly felt. This fourth brother, although he was not sure what he said, the expression on his face did not take the other party in his eyes at all.

At this time, Mu Wanqing, who learned the news, suddenly said, "Yunlang, why don't we go from the side of the place!" There are so many enemies waiting in front of us, we want to rush out, I'm afraid it's a little dangerous! ”

Looking at the worry on Mu Wanqing's face, Zhao Xiaoxi quickly comforted: "It's okay, I dare to bring such people into Western Xia, so I naturally made some arrangements." Not to mention these thousands of cavalry, even the regular cavalry of Western Xia came over, and I am confident that I will fight my way out of the encirclement.

You two, wait until you get back and give me orders. Tell the local camp to attack the bandits' den as soon as they descend the mountain. After sweeping the lair of these horse bandits, take out the iron wolf and a gust of wind in the joint army.

This operation is under your leadership. Tell him to do it this time. I hope that after this battle, the dark camp will be able to control all the horse bandits in Xiping. This time, I'm going to make them lose their wives and soldiers.

In addition, he handed over to the secret guards of the cloth pavilion and launched an attack on the Tibetan prince. If you can, give me Zongzan to stay in Western Xia. There are also the secret guards, the national teachers who are careful of Tibet, and those people dressed as Han Chinese. Do you remember clearly? ”

Zhao Xiaoxi, who quickly made some arrangements, quickly took out a pavilion master token representing his identity and handed it to the Wu Wei, who was a little excited. With this Pavilion Master's Order, their captain would be able to send orders to all the secret camps to join forces.

Finally, there was a big operation, and these military guards who were also lurking in Western Xia as horse bandits. It is also clear that such a large-scale war of clearance and annexation. If they succeed, they will be rewarded with a lot of merit.

Seeing Zhao Xiaoxi hearing the front, there were so many horse bandits waiting for them to get set, although they did not choose to retreat. Instead, they chose to move on, and Ba Tianshi and others were also very curious about what Zhao Xiaoxi's hole cards were.

Soon let the two military guards who reported the news leave, Zhao Xiaoxi explained to the Tianwei beside him, and took the two military guards to turn around and rush back to the road they came from. Although he didn't know what these three guards were going to do, Ba Tianshi felt that they should move reinforcements.

Knowing in advance that there was an ambush ahead, Zhao Xiaoxi was not only afraid, but like no one. He even asked the accompanying guards to take out some black cloth and wrap all the boxes containing some daily necessities in a layer of black skin.

Seeing that Mu Wanqing and the others were a little puzzled, Zhao Xiaoxi explained with a smile: "Didn't Zongzan send someone to say, didn't your eldest brother bring a lot of gold, silver and jewelry?" Aren't these chests more like chests filled with gold, silver, and jewelry? ”

Belch! Hearing this, Duan Yu and the others looked at the war horses that no one was riding. It looks like some dart box for a dart. Just deliberately doing this, didn't it make the horse bandits more convinced that his team was a fat sheep?

Perhaps it was Zhao Xiaoxi's self-confidence that infected Duan Yu and his party, after they continued to follow the official road. From time to time, you can see some people wandering around on horseback, looking at the boxes on the back of the horses.

Maybe it's because of the flow of people on the official road during the day, these people who know at a glance are horse bandit spies. I didn't dare to openly break over and check whether the so-called gold and silver jewelry were in the chests on horseback.

Just looking at the number and size of these boxes, these horse bandit spies are very clear. This is a real fat sheep, if they can rob these gold, silver and jewelry, it will be enough for them to live a good life without worry.

People die for money, birds die for food, and they often walk on the tip of the knife. These horse bandits can be described as a gang of outlaws, as long as they confirm that Duan Yu and his party really have a huge amount of wealth in the team, then they will definitely not miss it.

What's more, when passing by a passing town, Zhao Xiaoxi also deliberately purchased some things at a grain and rice store. Those spies who have been following have seen Zhao Hyo-seok withdraw money from a black cloth box.

Some spies who are far away and can't see very clearly can also see the box shining brightly. If you want to come there, it's all gold and silver. This means that this is a real fat sheep!

Confirming this information, the spies quickly left, hoping to pass the information on to the cottage leader who came down the mountain as soon as possible. Otherwise, if the shot is late, this 'big fat sheep' will have no share for them! (To be continued......)