Ming'an and Dunhuang won great victories one after another, and the soldiers of the two places returned to the city of Wuwei after a simple rest.

The whole army was stationed in the western suburbs of Wuwei.

Che Xiao, the captain of the Moze Battalion, led Ma Hao, the captain of the Cruiser Department, and Yang Yan, the captain of the northern part of the Mobei, and other four generals to the Assassin's Mansion to meet the Assassin History.

Gu Zang Assassin Mansion is the Wuwei County Guard, because Dunhuang Ming An Alarm Assassin Shi Zhu Liang, Zhu Liang from Liangzhou Longcheng all the way to the north, personally supervise the battle, so Gu Zang County Guard Mansion was temporarily placed as the Assassin Shi Mansion.

From this, it can be seen how concerned Lord Assassin Shi is about this war.

As soon as the five of them entered the Assassin Mansion, they saw Zhu Liang's face was blue and his brows were tightly locked.

The five of them wondered in their hearts, this was obviously a victory but a bitter and bitter look, what kind of medicine was sold in the gourd of Lord Shi?

Although I wondered in my heart, there should be rules, and the five of them respectfully saw Zhu Liang and sat down according to Zhu Liang's intentions.

"Generals, take a look at this urgent report."

Zhu Liang beckoned to the guards to present it to Che Xiao.

After reading it, Che Xiao handed it to the others without saying a word, and after the five of them finished reading it, the atmosphere in the hall suddenly became grim.

It turned out that this urgent report was submitted by Guangzhi and Yuanquan, and the two counties of Guangzhi and Yuanquan were plundered by the Qiang people during the battle between Ming'an and Dunhuang, and suffered heavy losses.

Zhu Liang said with an ugly face: "I know that the generals have worked hard and made great achievements, recovered the valley and made great contributions to Dunhuang, but Guangzhi and Yuanquan are located between Dunhuang and Ming'an, and the Qiang people should have no time to take care of it, but why were they plundered at the beginning of the war, but the generals were neglected?" ”

When Che Xiao heard this, he said: "In the battle of Ming'an alone, the Moze battalion suffered 448 casualties and 582 enemies, and the first battle of Dunhuang suffered 35 casualties and 114 enemies, and the casualties in the two battles reached 483 people, a total of 696 enemies were annihilated. I also hope to assassinate Master Mingjian! ”

Zhu Liang's face softened, and said: "The general's words are serious, Mo Ze's generals have made great contributions, I have reported to the imperial court, and I believe that the reward will come soon." ”

"But I still don't understand where the Qiang people of Guangzhi and Yuanquan came from and where they are going, does the general have any opinions?"

Che Xiao pondered for a moment and did not reply to Zhu Liang in time.

He asked Ma Hao: "Captain Ma, how did the Qiang leaders respond to the battle in the Battle of Dunhuang, and how is the combat strength of the Qiang people?" ”

Ma Hao replied: "The leader of the Qiang people is mediocre, the Qiang people are false in attacking the city, and it is true to hinder me, and the early siege is weak, just throwing arrows and raining arrows, and there is no siege." Later pursuit, although the Qiang people fought fiercely, it was not uncommon for them to fight for their lives, and the subordinates thought that the six hundred Qiang thieves in Dunhuang City were in the middle and lower combat power. ”

Che Xiao nodded, pondered for a moment and said: "So it makes sense, there are six hundred Qiang thieves under Dunhuang City, and the siege is not to prevent Dunhuang troops from rushing to the aid of the siege of Ming'an, and the leader of the Qiang thieves at the head of the city is extraordinary, and he has both offense and defense, and he is a powerful character." ”

"That person should be the real leader of the Qiang rebellion this time, and what is even more terrifying is that the number of people in the city of Hades is only six hundred, but because of this person, with the insubstantial city defense of Hades, I have dragged nearly four people and more than 4,000 people for three days and three nights!"

"The Qiang thieves we fought against were only 1,200 people, but the number of spies was 2,000, and there were 800 missing."

"These 800 people should be the Qiang thieves who appeared in Guangzhi Yuanquan, and attacking Dunhuang and Shen'an is just a road, a plundering road!"

"With these 800 talents, it is a wonderful skill, and the looting and transportation will be done overnight."

Zhu Liang exclaimed: "Gao, what a trick to hide from the sky and the sea, this leader is a master!" ”

"Dare to carry out this dangerous trick in such a form, and transport it away under our noses, this person is a tough guy with all the courage and strategy!"

Ma Hao also said with emotion.

Che Xiao got up and said to Zhu Liang: "Lord Zhu, this person was born out of thin air, he must be full-fledged, but we don't know anything about it, so in the past, this person will be a big trouble in Liangzhou in the future!" I also hope that Lord Thorn Shi will find out as soon as possible that this person is on the soles of his feet so that he can deal with it! ”

Zhu Liang nodded and said, "That's true, don't worry, general, I'll start making arrangements immediately." ”

"This time the Qiang rebellion has been settled, but it is difficult to guarantee that it will not be chaotic again, so the five branches of the Moze battalion have strengthened the border defense, as for where to assign it is a matter of General Che's army, I will not overstep the bounds, you can arrange it yourself, in case of war, you can fight on your own, and report it in detail afterwards."

"As for the details of the Qiang leader, once they are found out, I will immediately send someone to inform the generals."

Che Xiao got up.

"The generals will obey!"

The four of them quickly got up and handed over the order.

"The northern part of Lingmo is stationed in Dunhuang, the Shanghe Department is stationed in Luanniao, the Hule Department is stationed in Yunwu, the Cruising Department is stationed in Zhuoni, and my Lushan Department is still stationed in Wudu.

"After helping the surrounding counties to reorganize their armaments and the city is used up, it will set off in early autumn and must not be postponed!"

The four of them replied in unison: "The last general is ordered!" ”

At the beginning of autumn, Ma Hao led his troops to take the lead in setting off for Zhuoni.

Zhuoni is located in the southeast corner of Liangzhou, northwest of the big and small elm valleys, south of the wolf Qiang, Baima Qiang, surrounded by Qianghu, difficult to defend.

Fortunately, Wudu and Yunwu are not far from Zhuoni, and the Lushan and Hule departments can help in time, so Ma Hao is not worried about losing his family.

To put it mildly, this is really Ma Hao's family background, Liangzhou has had an unwritten rule since when, the general can recruit troops on his own, and he will not report the history of assassination, just like Ma Hao accepted Gan Yi and the three of them.

In this way, the soldiers in the army only know the generals, do not know the history of the assassination, and the military power is always firmly in the hands of the generals.

said that he was going to Zhuoni to garrison, but in fact, he was going to do the little thorn history under the history of thorns.

Zhuoniduo is a mixed place of Han people and Qiang Hu, a troubled place, half a month away from Wuwei County.

At this time, General Ma, Shen Yue and the others, who were on the way, were talking and laughing, and they were in a good mood.

This time to aid Dunhuang, Ma Hao is the first credit, but what is puzzling is that such a credit has not received any reward.

But General Ma didn't get the reward, but he seemed to be happier than anyone else.

In fact, these doubts are just the doubts of Gan Yi and the three of them, the people in the army have long been accustomed to it, Ma Hao has not moved his nest for many years since he became a colonel, although the battle is still brave, and there are many victories, but he is not rewarded.

Many people in the army couldn't stand it, and wanted to find the assassin Shifu to reason, but they were all scolded by Ma Hao, and after being scolded a lot, it was gone.

Reject rumors, now Mo Zeying Lieutenant Che Xiao was just a small army commander under Ma Hao, and later became Ma Hao's deputy general with Ma Hao's conquest of great achievements, and later Ma Hao was inexplicably difficult to be sealed, Che Xiao naturally stood out and was promoted all the way, and he was edicted to Beijing for four years, and after returning to Liangzhou, he became the only general in the official position of assassinating history, and led the army in Liangzhou with the rank of captain.

It's just that this rumor is obscure, and it is difficult to distinguish between truth and falsehood, and I am afraid that only Ma Hao himself knows it.

Having said that, Ma Hao is really good to his subordinates.

For example, the three of Gan Yi, the captured Yanzhi horses were rewarded, and they did not care that they were still new pawns, and the merit of cutting the flag in this battle was all attributed to the three people, and it was because of this flag cutting that the three of them directly skipped the rules of the new soldiers of the Cruise Department for three years, and became cavalry pawns, which were compiled under Lin Ling.

At this time, the three of them fell at the end, and it was really this Yanzhi horse who did not recognize the master and could only lead it, and the speed was not as fast as the footsteps.

The three of them whispered as they walked, and Gan Zi said: "Why don't you say that General Ma won't be promoted when he wins battles, every time he is inexplicably missed." ”

Gan Ye said angrily: "Second brother, you still have the leisure to take care of these, think about how to let the horse recognize the lord first, we can't even catch up with the dead people, the drape on this body is still dead, and Zhuo Ni will not be tired to death." ”

Gan Yi rolled his eyes and Gan Ye said: "What are you cowardly, you can't be tired to death if you don't starve to death?" Don't worry, even if you accidentally die, the eldest brother will help you find a feng shui treasure, and then tie you two beautiful little maids, and you will definitely not lose you. ”

Gan Ye suddenly lost his temper, ignored Gan Yi, and drooped his head to talk to his horse.

Gan Zi smiled and said, "Big brother, do you think General Ma has been rewarded for his merits over the years?" ”

Gan Yi frowned and said: "I think it may be because of the killing of prisoners, the people above should know about this matter, and they compromised with General Ma in private, so General Ma was not cured." ”

Gan Zi said in a deep voice: "I'm afraid that's really the case, the top and bottom are united, and the mind is tacit." But what is General Ma doing this for, he doesn't look like a murderous person at all. ”

Gan Yi smiled bitterly: "Who knows, as long as General Ma is nothing serious." ”

Gan Zi said in a low voice: "Then can I ask Brother Shen about it?" ”

Gan Yi suddenly felt irritated and said, "Let's ask again when we have a chance." Gan Zi didn't say anything more, the two of them walked silently with their horses, only Gan Ye was still chattering and talking to his horse.

General Ma in the distance was still talking, Shen Yue was pulled by General Ma and refused to let go, so he could only beat his boots with a horse whip, as if he wanted to knock the dust off his feet.

Three days later, the Ma Hao Department arrived at Lingju, which was the time when the villagers were celebrating the harvest, and it was very lively.

Ma Hao then led his troops to stop and rest.

As soon as they entered the city, Ma Hao and other generals were dragged to drink by the Lingju County Order, and the subordinates were also dragged by the people to eat Haisai.

Northwest man, simple, heroic, a bowl of hot wine for a lifetime of heartfelt heart, natural hospitality and enthusiasm, not to mention that most of the sergeants and soldiers in the army are from Liangzhou, so it is even more invisible, as soon as a row of wine is put on the table, it begins to shout.

Liangzhou likes to guess boxing, so the city is full of ghosts crying wolf, and the big red gauze lanterns hung in the city to celebrate the harvest are shaken up and down.

The city is full of wine.

Gan Yi and the three of them were also dragged by the sturdy man to fight for wine, these rural village husbands don't care what kind of bullshit teenager you are, you can still be energetic, but they will never let you suffer, drink as much as you want.

Who grew up here has not grown up from a teenager, and when he was a teenager, he was not drunk by his own parents, and even a two- or three-year-old cub can dip his chopsticks in his head and drink a cup, let alone a teenager who has already raised a knife to kill the enemy.

Originally, the three of them still had a high fighting spirit, but after drinking it in a circle, they obediently listened to what others were saying.

Don't mention any fighting spirit, isn't it? After a circle, the five jars of wine will see the bottom, and no matter how much fighting spirit you have, you have to be a man with your tail between your legs.

It was only when the three of them were so drowsy that they couldn't tell the difference between east and west, that they were let go.

The three of them walked out into the street with their arms in their arms, staggering around.

The people are celebrating the harvest, the street is empty, the three of them are drunk, and they are talking on the street, fists and feet, but they are weak and weak.

The three of them wandered around like this, and before they knew it, they walked to the east gate and touched a dark alley.

The three of them turned a corner along the alley, and suddenly saw a window light, which was particularly conspicuous in the dark night, and the three of them walked towards the light.