The countries of Western Xinjiang owe Aimeni, and Aimeni owes Li Jiangyao, and how to calculate this huge triangular debt is just a question.

There is another serious problem, that is, the Turkic governor of Western Xinjiang and Prince of the Temple, Ronia, gradually found that the number of casualties among the armies of various countries was becoming less and less, but the golden armor troops he sent to supervise the war were dying more and more.

This also forced him to continue to replenish the Marquis of Durham.

"You idiot, are you using the Dato's team as a death squad?!"

Faced with the questioning of His Royal Highness, Deputy Field Marshal Durham, who was supervising the battle on the front line, also felt both aggrieved and confused.

Recently, in every battle, Li Jiangyao's Zhenjiang army only surrounded the local soldiers and horses in Western Xinjiang without moving, and then singled out his own Jinjiadu team to beat him. And the armies of various countries that were captured and robbed by Li Jiangyao did not see many casualties, and it would not take long for them to return to the camp intact, reorganize and be put into the battlefield again.

Then, he was captured and taken away by Li Jiangyao's people again.

At its most exaggerated, after a whole month of fighting, only 37 people died in total, most of them were non-combat casualties. On the other hand, Durham's Golden Armor Governor team had more than 2,000 people.

The war report is unbelievable and miserable.

Moreover, the Marquis of Durham was also surprised to find that the requirements of the kings for the soldiers and horses under his command have gradually changed from "desperately killing the enemy" at the beginning to "brothers, you can run as much as you can, Lao Tzu really can't afford to borrow!" ”

Can't afford to borrow it? Can't afford to borrow anything?

This problem, which had always deeply troubled the Marquis of Durham, was not completely resolved until the Turkic Khan Ashina Jin led a large army to the western frontier.

However, that's another story, and the current crusade has to be taken seriously.

Effentia's Operation Combat Reward, or Operation Labor Army, in addition to its far-reaching impact in the future, also played a positive role in the current war situation. The morale of the entire unit of the Zhenjiang Army was mobilized by the white money, which made the fatigue caused by the long-distance attack and continuous combat greatly and effectively reversed.

At this time, Li Jiangyao had already led the First Army of the Wind, the Second Army of Flames, and the Third Army of Thunder of the Zhenjiang Department to the east bank of the Wulundu River, and stopped the advance of the crusading army on the middle of the Alek River in time.

Fifty miles behind Li Jiangyao and them was the base camp of the entire Zhenjiang Army, Metasequoia City, which was empty.

The Alikjiang Middle Route Army is the most powerful in the entire Western Xinjiang Coalition Army, they originally had nearly 80,000 troops, plus the newly transferred reinforcements from the mainland, and now they have exceeded 100,000 people.

Although the Central Route Army had been slow to move before, it missed its best chance to capture Metasequoia. However, this also allowed the Central Raider Army to recuperate and have extremely high morale, and in a state close to its peak, it approached the core area of the Zhenjiang Army.

On the other hand, although the three armies under the command of their opponent, Li Jiangyao, had successfully eliminated the Right Route Army in Western Xinjiang before this and achieved incredible results, because of the high-intensity combat and long-distance marching, although the casualties were not large, the troops lacked the necessary rest and recuperation, and were slightly tired.

In this way, the two elite armies in different states, firmly established their respective positions, looking at each other across the Ulundu River, each other waiting for a major war that would affect the fate of the ghost desert in Western Xinjiang gradually arrived.

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The Ulundu River flows quietly through the vast plains of Suma and winds its way into the distance. This thousand-mile river flows through five countries and has given birth to countless lives on both sides of the river.

At this time, at the Pansong Ferry, which is the smoothest and narrowest part of the Ulundu River, this important node of the former lively and prosperous Silk Road trade route, has already been covered with war clouds and military bases.

All the main forces of the Metasequoia Corps of the Zhenjiang Army, 60,000 soldiers and horses of the three armies, are gathering here to confront the Western Xinjiang Alliance Central Raider Army on the opposite bank.

The night wind hit from the river, and Li Jiangyao's black cloak couldn't help but flutter. This young commander was leading his generals to stand on the high ground on the bank of the river, observing the movements of the enemy camp on the opposite bank.

Xu Youchang walked behind Li Jiangyao, stared at the sparks reflected on the surface of the Wulundu River, and said softly: "The tune of this ballad sounds sad, and I don't know what it is singing?" ”

Li Jiangyao listened attentively to the low singing voice coming from the tent, and replied casually: "Alas, what else can you sing?" It's nothing more than 'my mother sends my son to war', 'the young girl is looking forward to my hometown as soon as possible' and so on......"

"Adults can really guess," Huo Liya also came to their side at this time, and explained with a smile: "This song is an ancient ballad of the Western Xinjiang Ghost Desert. The main meaning of the lyrics is that our ancestors once handed over the mountains, rivers, lakes and seas of their homeland to us, but at this time, they were ruthlessly taken away by strangers. We, the unscrupulous sons and daughters, are really ashamed of the favor of the god of flowers and our ancestors, and we have no shame to face our own descendants. ”

After listening to Horiya's translation, Xu Youchang, who is also a "stranger", suddenly felt a little embarrassed, lowered his head silently, and looked at the tips of his leather boots.

Li Jiangyao didn't pay attention to these inexplicable feelings, turned to Samor, who was standing behind, and said, "We have been confronting the enemy for seventeen days. This period of time is not too long to say, and it is not too short to say short. Until now, the Western Xinjiang Coalition Army on the opposite side has not even launched a decent large-scale offensive except for a tentative offensive organized by infantry yesterday evening. If it was only Alikjan on the other side who was in command, and he did this, I can understand it. But according to your intelligence, the Turkic Durham came here ten days ago, and it is the Turks who are now in charge of the situation. Their low-key state is so suspicious, and it may well indicate that some great conspiracy is approaching us! ”

Samour responded, "Yes, sir. We succeeded in taking out the right flank army of the Tani and the enemy, and greatly shocked the enemy. Whether it is the Alikjiang or the Turks, they are currently very afraid of the combat power of our Zhenjiang army. Although the Ulundu River in front of them is not an insurmountable moat, with the strength of the Central Route Army, they do not have the courage and ability to swim across from the front and attack us. The most likely possibility is that the enemy is mobilizing reinforcements from other directions, intending to flank us in front and rear. ”

Xu Youchang nodded when he heard this, and continued: "The nearest reinforcement is nothing more than the Left Route Army of Gelhan, which has approached Daban City. What's new on their side? ”

"General Xu, it's not as simple as approaching Daban City right now." Samour replied: "I have just received a report from the front. The Left Army led by Gelhan reached the city of Daban, and His Royal Highness the Little Prince and the leader of Montenegro were forced to retreat into the city to defend themselves. ”

Horia was surprised, "When did this happen?" ”

Samour sighed: "Judging from the time when the military report was delivered, it was about two days ago. The Turkic iron pigeon general Duolun personally went to the left front line to supervise the battle of Gelhan's troops, and under his guidance, the left army suddenly shook off all kinds of attacks by the leaders of Montenegro, and desperately rushed straight to Daban City. ”

Du Jian said worriedly: "The Turks came to help, no wonder our previous interference and blocking didn't work." Their troops are overwhelming, can Daban Castle hold on? ”

"I estimate that Daban's side is holding the city steadily, and it shouldn't be a big problem." Xu Youchang pondered for a moment and said: "When our First Army was stationed in Daban before, we had seriously strengthened various defensive offensives, and the grain and grass in the city were relatively sufficient. The combat strength of the Shenhua family's troops is not weak, and the soldiers and horses of the city's defense reserve are enough to withstand the ragtag army of Gelhan. ”

"If you can withstand it, you can withstand it," Li Jiangyao turned around and said to everyone with burning eyes: "But this also means that they were dragged in Daban in Montenegro, and the enemy's left army can completely divide their troops and run to copy our rear road while watching the Shenhua army." ”

Horia alerted: "Yes, among the Turkic generals, Duolun was originally known for his long-distance raids, and the garrison under his command was formerly the Iron Pigeon Army, which came and went like the wind!" ”

Xu Youchang also showed a worried look and agreed: "From this point of view, the reason why the Middle Route Army on the other side of the river has been slow to move is probably because they are waiting for their strange army. The enemy is trying to suck us in from the front, and then let Doron stab us in the back. ”

Li Jiangyao pondered for a moment and instructed Horia and Samor: "You immediately arrange for Pegasus scouts and secret agents of the Intelligence Department to expand the scope of the entire alert search, especially to guard against the roads coming here in the direction of Daban City. Toron could be behind us at any time. ”

Then, he said to Xu Youchang: "Your First Cavalry Army, from tonight, will all enter the first-level combat readiness state, and wait for the enemy. It is important to ensure that no matter what happens, a defensive counterattack can be organized immediately. ”

Xu Youchang solemnly gave a military salute: "Obey!" It was suggested that an elite cavalry of 2,000 men should be sent to advance the defensive line to fifty miles north of the Silk Road and deploy the first line of alert. In this way, it will allow the main force to fight back against the enemy who comes to sneak attack, buying more time. ”

"Well, that's a good suggestion of yours, so let's arrange it like this." Li Jiangyao expressed his approval for Xu Youchang's thoughtful consideration, and then continued to order: "Du Jian, you will personally lead a small team of white-robed troops to conduct another thorough reconnaissance and search along the river. If my judgment is correct, the enemy on the opposite side must have secretly done something in the past few days in order to cooperate with Doron's sneak attack. The rest of the people immediately returned to the camp to rectify the troops and raise their vigilance in an all-round way! ”

"Yes, yes!" The generals agreed.