The environment in the desert area is technically the same everywhere you go.

Sand, sand, except sand is sand.

Occasionally, you may see some desert plants, but they are all sporadic and very boring.

It is only when you encounter an oasis in the desert that you will see some green vegetation and refresh your mood.

But oases in the desert can be very rare and precious.

If you're walking in the desert, most of the time, all you'll see is endless undulating sand dunes, which can be very hopeless.

Of course, if you're lucky, you'll see a mirage on the horizon.

In the desert, such natural wonders are very common and can be regarded as a major feature of the desert.

Zhang Xiao led his troops and more than 600 Bedouin warriors who had undergone a short period of training, and was slowly marching towards the area where the three major tribes were fighting, and on the way, he had already seen three mirage wonders.

It's a pity that Zhang Xiaoke doesn't have the heart to appreciate this masterpiece of nature.

He was now sitting on the back of a camel, half-squinting and thinking about the next few military operations.

The Bedouin tribal alliance has all migrated away, and when they left, they left thousands of camels, so that the infantry under Zhang Xiao's command turned into cavalry, which made them a little easier.

Originally, Zhang Xiao captured more than 900 camels, and also formed a cavalry based on this.

However, there were still more than 3,000 infantry under his command.

Fighting in the desert can be very troublesome if you just have to rely on your legs to march and fight.

Fortunately, this trouble no longer exists, otherwise it would be enough to give Zhang Xiao a headache for a while.

Even though it's winter, the sun from the sky still bare the bare skin. This is also a major feature of the desert, so Zhang Xiao and they inevitably all change their clothes. He took off his imperial uniform and put on traditional Arabic dress.

Although this costume is not as handsome as the Imperial uniform, it can effectively withstand the sunlight of the desert.

So, at first glance, Zhang Xiao's marching team is no different from the army of the Labor tribe.

Especially next to this team, there is a real Arab team in zài.

"According to the latest information, the Bukuts have shrunk the defensive circle. It was clear that they were overwhelmed by the betrayal of the Tatanirs and the frenzied attacks of the Kopyali. And the people I sent out saw that the Tatanirs had captured quite a few of the small tribes of the Bukuts, who were vassals. to grow yourself quickly. ”

Also riding a camel, Farier, who was side by side with Zhang Xiao, with a black veil on her face, was telling Zhang Xiao some intelligence information about the return of her subordinates.

Fariyah was also dressed in a male robe, wrapped in a long strip of cloth around her head, and covered with a scarf over her face.

After all, this is a war, not an outing.

Therefore, it is understandable that Fariyah is dressed as a boy.

Of course, Fariyah was raised by her father as a boy. So basically, she hasn't worn a girl's clothes a few times, so she is very used to boys' dresses.

Zhang Xiao came back to his senses from his contemplation and picked up the kettle from his bag. Gollum took two large sips.

Ha!

With a long breath, Zhang Xiao said, "This is very positive. The Tatanirs and Kopyali joined forces against the Bukuts, and in addition to dealing with this most formidable enemy, there were also plans to take advantage of this opportunity to spread the Kuts. If they don't, it's not normal. ”

For these. Zhang Xiao already had some judgments, so it wasn't strange at all.

"So what should we do?" , Farier's gaze. Through the scarf that fell on Zhang Xiao's body, he looked at him fixedly and asked. "Didn't you say we should get involved too?"

Zhang Xiao: "That's right! I do have this intention, because it is a very good opportunity, and if we do not take advantage of the opportunity to get the benefit of the Bukuts, then I will not forgive myself. After all, there is nothing wrong with being strong in Bukut, but he cannot cope with the attacks of two enemies at the same time. Not to mention that they were also overshadowed by the Tatanirs, who lost a large number of elite warriors, so the Bukuts are relatively weak now, why should we take advantage of them? ”

For Zhang Xiao's words, Farier had no disgust in her heart.

This desert is inherently preyed upon by the jungle.

Taking advantage of the other party's weakness to take advantage of the advantages is a natural thing.

It's just that what worries Fariyah is that the intention is good. But how should you do this?

After all, the Tatanirs and Kopyali already see the Bukuts as meat on the chopping block, and they won't allow others to take advantage of it.

Don't let the benefits not be gained, but let yourself have something to lose.

Therefore, Fariyah couldn't help but mention these things she was worried about to Zhang Xiao.

"Your intentions are good, but what should we do?" , because of the scarf, people can't see the expression on Farier's face at this time. But even if he couldn't see it, Zhang Xiao could guess the worried look on Faliye's face at this time.

Unlike Farier, Zhang Xiao has a strong confidence in the success of his plan.

Aren't they the Tatanirs and Kopyali, and they don't seem to have anything to worry about.

Of course, Zhang Xiao has information, but it doesn't mean that Farier will be the same.

After all, he doesn't know much about the empire, so he won't understand where Zhang Xiao's confidence comes from.

The march was very boring, and Zhang Xiao was also happy to talk to Fariyah to pass the boring time. So, after thinking about it, he decided to explain it to Fariyah, and by the way, let the little girl rest assured not to worry too much.

"I can't say you're wrong, but do you think I'm going to make such an uncertain decision?"

Zhang Xiao twisted his neck, causing a 'crackling' sound on his neck.

Farier didn't make a sound, she waited quietly for Zhang Xiao to continue.

Comfortable! Zhang Xiao slowly exhaled a breath of turbidity. The expansion and contraction of the joints finally eased the stiffness in his neck.

"It is true that the two forces, the Tatanirs and the Kopyali, have come to consider the power of the Bukuts to be their own. For any force that may want to get a piece of the pie, they will be hit by their madness. “

Zhang Xiao raised his hand and gently rubbed it behind his neck, and at the same time began to explain to Farier.

"However, the Bukuts have not yet been completely defeated, and they can fight for a long time. And in the face of the resistance of the Bukuts, whether it is the Tatanirs or the Kopyali, they will have to go all out to be able to suppress the Bukuts. “

Speaking of this, Zhang Xiao grinned and showed a mouthful of his big white teeth, and smiled brightly at Fariya.

"So, even if we join in, do you think the Tatanirs and Koparians will have extra strength to deal with us?"

It dawned on Fariah that it seemed that this was really the case.

"The vassal tribes of the Bukuts are a big cake, and we can also control these tribes and then take them into our own hands and convert them into our combat power. But there is no rule that only Tatanirs and Kopyali can share this. “

Zhang Xiao's words are not wrong at all.

It was only a matter of time before the Bukuts would fail, and the vassal tribes under their command would eventually become someone else's.

Even the Bukuts would become slaves of the Tatanirs or Kopyali to fight for them or something.

So why can the Tatanirs, the Kopyali can, but not themselves?

There is no such thing as that.

"Well, you're right. The Tatanirs and Kopoyali have to deal with the Bukuts with all their might, and there is no way to deal with us, so they can give us a chance to fish in troubled waters. Farier followed Zhang Xiao's words, although she listened to Zhang Xiao's explanation and understood his plan.

However, some of the worries in the girl's heart have not completely disappeared.

"But do you think that as time goes by, after the Bukuts are finally wiped out, the Tatanirs and Kopoyali who have freed up their hands will come together to deal with us."

Farier's fears were not unreasonable, and according to normal developments, such a thing was really very likely to happen.

However, after Zhang Xiao listened to Faliye's words again, he didn't have much reaction. And looked at Fariyah with a faint smile on his face.

"You have a point, but I'm not a vegetarian either. I've certainly thought about this and have a solution. “

As soon as Faliah heard it, Zhang Xiao said that he had a way to solve it, and the curiosity in his heart couldn't help but breed at the moment.

"Can you tell me what you're going to do? If this can really be solved, then I will never worry about it anymore and will fully support your decision in the future. ”

Fariyah was not a member of the Imperial Army under Zhang Xiao, and she and the Bedouin warriors who volunteered to stay had a great deal of autonomy.

Although the Bedouins had already defected to the empire, Zhang Xiao did not ask the Bedouins to send warriors to join him and fight against the three major tribes together.

Even if he asks for it, the power to lead the troops may be on Zhang Xiao's body, so Farier and Zhang Xiao are in a cooperative relationship.

If Zhang Xiao can't get Farier to get rid of the problem he is worried about, then Fariyah has a reason to refuse to obey Zhang Xiao's orders, and Zhang Xiao is helpless about it.

Of course, this was only temporary, when the Cumans fell completely into the hands of the Empire. At that point, problems like this are absolutely possible.

If you want to stay out of the empire and retain independent power, hehe...... It's impossible! (To be continued......)