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By noon, the smoke was curling in the army, and Monton walked around the tent, looking at the soldiers' food, and his steps became heavier and heavier. In the past few days, from dry rice to porridge, from porridge to soup that can illuminate people's shadows, if this battle continues, it is only a matter of time before you go hungry.

The officer in charge of logistics saw that Mengton's face was not worried, and he was also worried in his heart, thinking that after this battle was fought, the war in the northwest would end, and those new troops would be disarmed and returned to the field.

Thinking about the past few days, in order to give the big guy the strength to go into battle to kill the enemy, they were all open to supply, but now it is good, the good woman is difficult to cook without rice, and her hair is so worried that her hair is many gray! What is even more frustrating is that the logistics officer sent out to ask for grain has been gone for many days, but there is no trace of grain and grass.

Think about it, too, the new emperor is about to ascend the throne, the chief officials of the provinces, the heads of the yamen, but everything that has something to do with it has gone to the imperial capital, everyone knows that last year's successive wars, the imperial capital and the provinces of the fat shortage are vacant a lot, at this time don't seize the opportunity to pay homage everywhere, is it that when the reward is completed, the soup and water can't be drunk?

The logistics chief in the army can only plead guilty: "My lord, it is a subordinate who has derelict his duties!"

Monton shook his head: "It's none of your business, you have done well enough, it is I who underestimated the difficulty of the battle, and also underestimated the patience of the enemy, all of this is due to my lack of anticipation of the enemy!"

Several major generals who followed Monton glanced at each other, they rarely saw their own commander say such self-reproachful words, it seemed that the war in front of them had indeed put great pressure on Lord Monton!

One of them was relieved: "Don't worry, my lord, our situation is so bad, the enemy's side will only be even more unbearable, as long as we hold on for a while, I believe they will collapse without a fight!"

Another general chimed in: "Yes, my lord, Tamu City is already in ruins, and it is freezing cold, even if you want to find a mouse to satisfy your hunger, in my opinion, the enemy is not far from starving to death, maybe they are now like rats, hiding in the ruins and gnawing on wooden stakes!"

Several people deliberately laughed out loud.

Monton didn't smile at all, and said lightly: "You are wrong, those people can't starve to death!"

Several of the laughing generals were stunned, and when they saw Meng Dun's desolate eyes, there was even a hint of chill, and then they came to their senses, and their faces were all a little unnatural.

The reason is actually very simple, but everyone has not thought from the most despicable malice of human nature! You must know that the war has just ended, there are countless corpses on the ruins, and if the enemy wants to live, there will be no shortage of food at all, and they only need to do one thing, that is, to dig out those frozen corpses from the ice and snow, and then - eat human flesh!

This is not a precedent "masterpiece" in the thousand-year-old history of warfare of the human race, but everyone knows very well that once those soldiers have eaten human flesh, they are destined to become an army that goes to the abyss of the devil, they have annihilated the last of their humanity, their hearts are completely distorted, and they have become brutal, war-enslaved monsters, destined to be spurned by the entire civilized world.

Several major generals finally understood the reason why Monton refused to launch a large-scale battle for several days, in addition to the threat of necromancy, the biggest problem was that the more fierce the battle, the longer the opponent would be able to hold on. In the case that the Necromantic Legion cannot be solved, every attack is to send rations to the other party.

Although it is a little disgusting to say this, it is a very real fact - every soldier in the northern frontier who goes to war has the potential to become food for the enemy, and those who hide in the ruins do not need prisoners of war at all, and after eating the flesh and blood of their own kind, their red eyes only have bloodthirst and primitive desire to survive!

Several generals felt extremely uncomfortable when they thought of the hellish picture in the ruins of Tamu City. The logistics officer finally reacted, his face turned pale, and he ran to the side and retched.

At this moment, a guard hurried over and whispered a few words in Monton's ear.

Meng Dun's face was a little solemn, and he said to the major generals around him: "Everyone, I have to leave beforehand. You should already know what you just happened.

In order not to be caught off guard in the event of another engagement, you will consult with the staff officers to see how you can minimize the impact of this and avoid affecting the morale of the new army. Remember, come up with a plan for me before dark!"

After Monton finished speaking, he left without waiting for a few answers.

Several generals glanced at each other and shook their heads helplessly: This is the sadness of having no battle to fight!

As a military general, you can't carry a sword and a gun, go into battle to kill the enemy, but you have to be like those who read, to make some famous pens.

However, it must be admitted that the quality of the soldiers of the new army is still a little worse after all, and it has not been able to withstand the fear of the dead before, and now once the cannibalism spreads, the army's morale is almost certain.

Aside from this matter, the generals were also a little curious, what news did Lord Monton receive just now? Looking at the appearance of the pro-soldier, it should have nothing to do with the battle in front of him. However, Lord Monton's solemn face will probably not be a good thing!

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Tent of the Chinese military camp.

Meng Dun glanced at the black wooden box on the table, and said to the palace attendant standing proudly on the side: "Two hundred wolves rode through the ancient town, and Nalan Xue was nowhere to be found, is this the answer from the county lord to the Northern Frontier Army?"

The palace attendant sneered: "Lord Mengton, and play with the majesty of your northern frontier, don't you open it first to see the sincerity of the county lord?"

Monton raised his hand and opened the box, only to see a head sitting upright, his eyes wide open and the blood not dry. Monton recognized at a glance that it was the nameless head of the shadow guard who had been following Chiba all along.

Monton frowned, but wasn't obviously surprised. After all, what happened in Tonggu Town is not a secret, the royal secret guards brazenly set up an ambush to besiege the wolf rider, Nameless is one of the known masterminds, if he does not die, the public will be furious!

However, in Mengton's opinion, such a price is far from enough! He closed the black wooden box and said coldly: "Your Excellency Lao Fu told the county lord that such a head is worth the lives of two hundred wolf riders, and such a valuable Mengton really can't afford it...... I can only thank the county lord for his kindness on behalf of the soldiers of Northern Xinjiang, please bring this head back with you!"

Hearing this, the palace attendant said angrily: "Presumptuous, are you dissatisfied with the county lord?"

Monton sneered.

The chamberlain poked and pointed: "If you hadn't insisted on going your own way, shielding the murderer of the county lord, and trying your best to defend Nalan Xue, how could such a tragic thing happen?"

Speaking of which, the nameless lord is not guilty, he just wanted to seek justice for the county lord, but he ended up dead. Could it be that the lives of your people in the north are precious, and the lives of our people are cheap?

The county magistrate is trying to make a comeback, just hoping that you will understand that everything that happened in Tonggu Town is just an accident! I can't think of you, but I can't think of you......

As the waiter spoke, there was a sense of sadness that the rabbit died and the fox died.

Meng Dun was unmoved, and snorted coldly: "Is this also what the county lord asked you to tell me? If so, Meng Dun has nothing to say, please go back!"

The chamberlain's face became more and more cold: "Right and wrong are at ease in the hearts of the people, what happened in Tonggu Town, our palace people are not blind! If the general is smart, it is better not to go his own way!"

Monton stared at the other party's unruly eyes, completely losing interest in speaking. With a wave of his sleeves, he threw the black wooden box back to the other party, and said coldly: "Your Excellency is good to go, don't send it!"

The palace attendant's face changed, and he thought that Mengton refused the county lord's apology just to ask for more benefits, but he didn't know that the other party was really so resolute. He knew very well that once he got out of this tent, it would be difficult to walk in again! He regretted that he had behaved too strongly, no wonder everyone said that the people of Northern Xinjiang were brains and dirty buns who did not eat hard and soft, and it seemed that they were not exaggerating at all!

The chamberlain eased his face and said, "Lord Mengton, what do you want, you might as well say it clearly, why do you want to say it to death?"

Monton looked at each other mockingly, "You really want to know?"

The waiter held back his anger and said, "Please also tell the adults to come and listen!"

Monton smiled coldly, "Then I'll tell you clearly—" He stepped forward and walked over to the chamberlain.

Just when the chamberlain wanted to listen, he heard Monton say softly: "It's a pity, you don't deserve it!"

The chamberlain said angrily: "You are fooling me?"

Monton smiled slightly, ignoring the other party!

The chamberlain took a deep breath and said with a cruel smile: "It seems that Lord Mengton is determined to get along with the county lord for the sake of Nalan Xue!"

Meng Dun said lightly: "How dare the last general be disrespectful to the county lord? It's just that no matter what I say, a villain like you will definitely play right and wrong when you go back, and you even dare to kill wolf riders, what shameless things can't you do?"

The waiter was so angry that he almost vomited blood: "You ......!"

Monton said coldly: "If Your Excellency really wants to hear my reply, then go back and pray well, and pray that Miss Nalan Xue had better be safe and sound, otherwise, all those who are stained with the blood of the wolf rider will be ready to die!"

The chamberlain was forced by Monton's murderous aura and was afraid.

He swallowed and spitted at the mouth, "Since Lord Monton refuses to appreciate it, then I can only convey another sentence for His Royal Highness the County Lord." ”

Monton's eyes narrowed slightly.

I only listened to the palace attendant and said: "The county lord asked me to ask my lord: Do you remember what happened on the ice field in late summer and early autumn? If you have forgotten it, my lord, the county lord said that someone will come to remind you soon!"

As soon as the waiter's words fell, he saw that Monton's face was pale, his fists were clenched, and his green tendons were bursting up, as if he was about to be eaten alive. The inner servant couldn't help but be full of murderous intent, and took a few steps back, his heart was shocked: in fact, he didn't know the true meaning of the county lord's words, but only vaguely guessed that this might be an extremely important handle for the county lord to control Monton.

Thinking of this, the chamberlain made up his mind, and said more and more fearlessly: "Lord Monton, do you really stop thinking about it?"

Mengton's whole person was silent, and after a long time, he said slowly: "You go back and tell the county lord, why should people be afraid of death if they are not afraid of death! After this battle, I will naturally give everyone an explanation!"

The chamberlain wanted to say something more, but heard a word pop out of Monton's teeth: "Get out!"

The waiter was overwhelmed by the momentum, and he didn't dare to say more, so he quickly turned around and left.

There was no one in the tent, and Monton suddenly let out a suppressed roar, and struck the table with a punch, which immediately split apart and scattered the files.

The guards who heard the strange noise hurried into the camp tent, and did not dare to say anything when they saw Monton's appearance.

Meng Dun took a deep breath, tried to calm himself down, and said lightly: "Go, invite Young Master Guo Wu to come over for me, I have something important to say to him!"

The guards did not leave, but replied: "My lord, Young Master Guo Wu is not in the camp! Early this morning, he and Young Master Fu Tianlou went to the Imperial Palace, do you need your subordinates to send someone to invite them back?"

Meng Dun was stunned for a moment, his face changed, and after a long time, he sighed and said, "No need! ”

The guards were ordered to leave.

Monton looked at the scattered table wreckage and muttered, "The external troubles have not been settled, and the internal troubles have risen again, don't you want to give me a little more time?"

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