Chapter Seventy-Seven: The Spy Who Traveled Through the Tang Dynasty
Datang Pioneer Barracks.
A seven-foot-tall general, with a full beard and a sword at his waist, was pacing back and forth in the barracks, his eyebrows full of domineering, but faintly revealing a trace of sorrow.
"Duke Mao, where is Tubo stationed now?, what's the movement?" The person who asked was none other than Niu Jinda, the general of the Tang Vanguard.
"Returning to the general, the current Tibetan army is less than ten miles away from our military camp. The enemy troops were training day and night, and their morale was high. The military advisor who answered was surnamed Zhao, and his name was Tiangong. He has two beards, small eyes and big ears, and although he has a mediocre appearance, he has the ability to know astronomy and geography, and can pinch and calculate.
Niu Jinda slammed the table and said indignantly: "At first thirty miles, then twenty miles, and now ten miles." Do you really not take my cow into the eyes of Dada?"
"Judging from his humble position, this person is proud of his strong military strength, and he doesn't take me Datang seriously at all. ”
"Is there a good way for you, sir?"
"The so-called knowing oneself and knowing one's opponent is invincible in a hundred battles. May I ask the general, will the light cavalry scouts sent out be rewarded?"
"It's nearly noon, and I haven't returned, and I haven't returned. ”
Zhao Tiangong pondered for a moment, and suddenly sighed: "If you haven't returned at this time, I'm afraid that you will be more than lucky." ”
As he spoke, his subordinates entered the tent and reported: "General Qiyu!"
"What?"
"The Tibetans sent a letter. ”
Niu Jinda opened it and looked at it, and couldn't help but be furious: "It's too much to deceive people!"
Zhao Tiangong took the letter, only to see only one line in his heart:
The scouts have been killed, but are there any people waiting for them?
Niu Jinda said: "I think I have been in Songzhou City for more than a month, and the two armies have fought dozens of times, and Tubo has advanced instead of retreating. Now it is imminent, and the main force of our army still has half a month to arrive, I am afraid that we will not be able to wait. ”
Zhao Tiangong touched his beard, and suddenly smiled: "The general doesn't have to worry. ”
Niu Jinda's heart moved, and he hurriedly asked, "Sir, doesn't he have a good plan?"
Zhao Tiangong twisted his beard and said, "General, according to my calculations, there are distinguished guests visiting today. ”
"Who? Can you help me?"
Zhao Tiangong said: "On the night before yesterday, I watched the sky at night, and I saw the wind and clouds rolling, which was extremely weird. It seems to be a big murderer, but it is actually a good omen. ”
At this time, the subordinates reported that the lady had arrived. Niu Jinda was overjoyed and came out to greet him. When he saw his wife, he grabbed him: "The lady has worked hard all the way." ”
Mrs. smiled slightly: "Seeing that my husband is safe and sound, the hard work is worth it." ”
Yu Yan snickered in the carriage and whispered to Fang Yu: "It's rare to see my sister say such a sensual thing." ”
Suddenly hearing that there was someone in the car, Niu Jinda was taken aback and hurriedly asked who his wife was. Madame smiled and talked about the sisters on the road, and briefly talked about Yu Yan and Fang Yu's kung fu, but focused on Yu Yan's beautiful dancing.
Niu Jinda turned back to Zhao Tian and said, "Do you mean the two of them?"
Zhao Tiangong nodded with a smile and said yes. Niu Jinda didn't dare to slack off, and hurriedly said: "In Xia Niu Xiu, the word Jinda is the pioneer general of the Tang Dynasty, please brother and sister!"
Fang Yu stepped out of the carriage first and made a gesture: "Junior brother Fang Yu, I have seen my brother!"
Niu Jinda saw that this person was not tall, and his appearance was not very handsome. No matter how you look at it, it doesn't look like a martial arts master, and I can't help but be a little disappointed.
Fang Yu smiled slightly and said, "According to my Chinese custom, men need to shake hands when they meet. ”
"What is a handshake?" Niu Jinda asked, the word handshake was unheard of.
The two sides stretched out their hands and shook each other tightly. As he spoke, Fang Yu stretched out his hand.
"It's new. Niu Jinda learned Fang Yu's movements, and reached out to shake it curiously.
The two palms shook each other, and Niu Jinda immediately felt the strong aura of the other party. It stands to reason that he has been leading troops to fight for decades, so it is not a problem to kill one or two people with a good skill.
But now, the fingers were pinched, and the bones seemed to be broken, it seemed that this person really had some means, and he immediately looked at Fang Yu with admiration.
"Brother Xian is so strong!"
"Brother, praise. ”
Niu Jinda looked at the carriage and said, "My brother and sister are in the carriage, why don't you see them?"
Yu Yan got up and dismounted, smiling, curling Nana, like a fairy from the Nine Heavens. Niu Jinda is not a womanizer, it can be seen that this woman is so beautiful, but she is also stunned.
Yu Yan made a gesture and said, "The little girl Jin Yuyan has seen my brother." ”
"Sister doesn't have to be polite. Niu Jinda smiled and exclaimed: "I don't want my sister to be so beautiful as a flower, my brother took the liberty to ask, is my sister allowed to be married? If not, what do you think of my military advisor Zhao Tiangong? He knows astronomy and geography, knows everything, and is my most powerful assistant. ”
The lady replied with a smile: "The husband is really clumsy, didn't you see the two of them close together, holding hands?"
Niu Jinda looked at Fang Yu, and then at Yu Yan, one in the sky and one underground, how does this match?
Yu Yan smiled: "Brother Hugh should be suspicious, my sister is right." Fang Yu is my husband. ”
Niu Jinda was stunned for a moment, and then laughed: "Brother Xian is so blessed!"
After a while of greetings with the group, Niu Jinda invited him into the camp and said: "I wanted to talk to my wife, and I could accompany my brother to ride a horse and shoot arrows in my free time, but the military situation is urgent, and it is really difficult to be free, so please bear with me." ”
Yu Yan said: "But what about Songtsen Gampo?"
"My sister doesn't know. ”
Niu Jinda sighed and introduced to the two of them that the Tubo army was attacking the city all the way, and it was overwhelming, and the soldiers were strong and strong, which was really difficult to deal with. And my main force of Datang still has half a month to arrive. Now the Tibetan army is stationed less than ten miles away from here, and Songzhou City is not guaranteed at any time.
Fang Yu listened to Niu Jinda's narration, and suddenly remembered that when he was traveling to the Potala Palace, he had heard the tour guide tell such a story about the overnight attack on Tibet, which led to its defeat.
If he took the liberty of bringing up the black wooden box at this moment, he might not be able to tell the truth. It is better to help him to repel the Tibetan army, and with merit and trust, it will be convenient to consult about the black wooden box.
Thinking of this, Fang Yu said: "The Tubo army is marching all the way, day and night, and it will inevitably be tired. We can take advantage of this night to attack Tibet. ”
Zhao Tiangong nodded and said, "This plan is very good. However, it should be noted that it is the best policy to surprise and attack unprepared, and to solve it quickly. ”
Fang Yu said: "I am willing to be a vanguard raider and help the general!"
- What, is there a war? Yu Yan was shocked, touched him with her elbow, and asked in a low voice, "Didn't you say that you would ask Kuroki Kuroko's secret? Why are you going to fight?"
"Don't you see that the general is frowning? At this moment, don't touch a nose of ash. It's not too late to come back with a commendation. ”
Niu Jinda immediately agreed: "This is very good! Then please lead a team of men and horses to attack from the front, and I will lead two teams of men and horses to outflank him left and right, and kill him by surprise." ”
"This plan is not enough. Zhao Tiangong said suddenly.
Niu Jinda said: "Strategist, please speak." ”
"What if the enemy army takes the opportunity to send a master to sneak attack?"
"It's okay. Yu Yan said, "The general gave me ten people, and if my sister is here, Tubo will not dare to make a mistake." ”
"Oh?" Niu Jinda was a little puzzled, "My sister is also from the martial arts?"
Fang Yu got up with a smile and said, "General, please borrow a dagger." ”
"Why?"
"Prove that what my lady said is true. ”
"Brother Xian misunderstood...... Niu Jinda quickly explained, "Since ancient times, I have never heard of a woman practicing martial arts, so there is a slight misunderstanding......
Zhao Tiangong took off the dagger from his waist and handed it over: "Fang Xiashi, please!"
Fang Yu took the dagger and played with it in his hand for a while, without saying a word or making any movements. Just when they were puzzled, Fang Yu suddenly made a move, and the dagger was like an arrow off the string, and with a bang, lightning flew towards Yu Yan.
Niu Jinda was taken aback, while Madame screamed in complete astonishment. I saw that Yu Yan's demeanor was calm, without a hint of avoidance.
Seeing that the dagger was about to be stabbed, he said that it was too late and that it was too fast, and the index finger and middle finger of his right hand were clamped on the ground, and the dagger was clamped steadily.
"My sister is so skilled!" the lady couldn't help but applaud.
Niu Jinda said: "This is very good, but the details need to be discussed again." ”
Zhao Tiangong nodded and said: "When to attack and how to attack, you need to discuss carefully, and you can't afford to make a mistake." ”
Zhao Tian said fairly: "In my opinion, it is most appropriate to do it when you are ugly." People are the most tired, and at this time, except for the guards, everyone has fallen asleep. It's the most appropriate time to start. ”
Niu Jinda nodded: "What does the virtuous brother think?"
Dizzy, what time is this? Fang Yu cast a pleading glance at the language, she frowned, and shook her head slightly. Can't you just say what time it is? I know what kind of it is.
"This is the ...... time"
Fang Yu was about to ask a question, but Yu Yan suddenly came over and whispered, "I know." It's about three to five in the morning. ”
"That's a. Fang Yu asked, "Baby, what's it called at one o'clock in the morning?"
"Hmm...... From 1 to 3 a.m., it's called ugly. ”
"Thank you, wife, for going home and giving you a big kiss. ”
Yu Yan whispered: "Don't be ashamed." What kind of occasion is this, it's not serious. ”
Fang Yu grimaced. Looking back, he has already restored his seriousness: "When it is ugly, I will first go to investigate in secret, and report to the general in time if there is anything unusual." Prepare for the ambush. If nothing is unusual, I will give the order, and the general will lead the men and horses to kill them immediately. ”
"Yes. Niu Jinda thought thoughtfully, "It's just that the virtuous brother needs to be more careful." ”
The group deliberated until nightfall.
After dinner, Fang Yu and Yu Yan went out of the tent camp and picked up a lot of gravel nearby and put it in their pockets.
The two men returned to the tent with their fingers interlocked, and their eyes met, but neither of them spoke. Although the two have experienced thrilling battles and experienced the pain of life and death, they are now facing an unprecedented war.
Where there is war, there must be casualties. In the Tang Dynasty, there were no guns, only horses and bows and arrows, but Yu Yan's face was still full of worry and sorrow.
Yu Yan couldn't help but hug Fang Yu: "Husband, you have to be careful, you must be careful." ”
He stroked her hair and said softly, "You too, be careful of the other party's sneak attacks and plots." ”
"Husband, you have to come back well and intact. I'll wait for you, and we'll go home together. ”
"Don't worry, I'll be fine, it's so well planned, it's foolproof. You don't have to worry. But you, if someone sneaks up, how are you going to deal with it?"
Yu Yan snorted playfully: "I have my own clever plan." ”
"Tell me about it?"
"Hmph, the secret of heaven must not be revealed. ”
"Rub, do you want to follow me?"
Fang Yu scratched her armpits, and Yu Yan "gurgled" and dodged to the side.
"Don't move!" Fang Yu suddenly grabbed her.
"What's the matter? What tricks are there, even if they are used, this girl will take them all. ”
"The neckline of your clothes ......"
Yu Yan looked down, and it turned out that when she was jumping and dodging just now, her neckline slipped down, revealing most of her breasts.
Fang Yu carefully straightened the neckline she had slipped down. She smiled, expecting him to take advantage of the opportunity. If that's the case, then let him take advantage of it, who will make him his husband!, however, Fang Yu was serious and well-behaved, and had no intention of violating it at all.
Yu Yan was about to laugh at him, but suddenly, she seemed to remember something, and suddenly asked, "Husband, have you thought of one thing?"
Looking at her serious appearance, Fang Yu grinned and said, "Is it a matter of giving birth?" Don't worry, this homework will be completed when I come back." ”
"I hate it, I'm serious with you. Yu Yan said, "The light cavalry scouts sent out by Niu Jinda have all been killed, do you have any ideas?"
"If you find out, of course you will be killed. ”
"It's a possibility. There is another possibility. ”
"Lady, please advise. ”
Yu Yan was silent, walked out of the tent and tore down to look, came in and whispered: "What if the light cavalry scouts have not been sent out yet, the other party already knows?"
Fang Yu was stunned, he hadn't thought about this question. If you think about it, it's not impossible.
"You mean, there are spies?"
Yu Yan pondered for a moment and said, "If this is the case, the other party must have known about our actions. ”
"Who do you think is the most suspicious?"
Thinking of this question, the two suddenly felt that the situation was serious. There were only four people who knew about the plan. In the afternoon, no one went out, and naturally there was no way to pass on the message. Only now......
Could it be him?!
Fang Yu asked, "Do you want to tell Niu Jinda?"
"That's natural, but we also need Zhao Tiangong. So, this person cannot die. ”
As soon as he thought of this, Fang Yu immediately pulled Yu Yan and ran towards Zhao Tiangong's tent. The tent was empty.
Immediately afterwards, the two came to General Niu Jinda's tent, but they did not see the military division.
Mrs. was cleaning up, and when she saw Yu Yan coming in, she asked with a smile, "What's the matter with my sister?"
Niu Jinda said: "Brother Xian, hurry up and take a rest." When the ugly time comes, we will leave immediately. ”
"Brother, things have changed, and we must plan ahead. ”
"Why?"
"It's too late to elaborate. I'll go find out the situation first, and ask my brother to send troops immediately. ”
Fang Yu was about to leave, and was grabbed by Yu Yan.
"Don't stop you, lady. The stakes are high and must not be delayed. Remember, if the advisor comes back, you know how to do it!"
Yu Yan nodded and repeatedly instructed: "Be careful." ”
"Brother Xian, what's the situation?"
"Brother, how were the light cavalry scouts annihilated in one fell swoop?"
"Naturally, it was accidentally discovered. ”
"What if the other party already knows and prepares before we set off?"
Niu Jinda was stunned for a moment, touched his beard and was silent. Suddenly, he said "um": "What the virtuous brother said is very true. Let's change our plans and let's go!"
Then, he instructed: "Sister, when you see the military advisor, control it for me!"
"Yes!" Yu Yan agreed. It seems that this Niu Jinda's thinking and reaction are quite fast, he can understand it at one point, and he is also very good at judging the situation.
Niu Jin and Dade barracks, appointed Fang Yu as the vanguard adjutant, and at the same time ordered 3,000 troops to let him take the lead, and he ordered 10,000 troops to press the rear.
With a long roar, Fang Yu flew onto his horse.
With a roar, three thousand people and horses raised the flying sand in the sky, rushed out like lightning, and disappeared from Yu Yan's sight in the blink of an eye.