"The situation is more serious than I imagined," Xiahou Ninghan listened carefully to Murong Xue's introduction, and his face was slightly solemn: "I originally thought that the attackers you encountered were nothing more than the green forest killers found by political enemies in the DPRK and China or corrupt officials for personal gain, so I boasted that Haikou could keep you safe." However, now it seems that this matter has involved the struggle at the highest level of the dynasty, and those who can participate and dare to participate in it definitely have the ambition and ability to destroy the country and destroy the dynasty. If my father were here, he would have the power to maneuver, but if I had my own words......"

Xiahou Ninghan didn't continue, but Murong Xue and Shan Tingxian both heard the meaning. Although Xianxia Villa is not a forbidden place for famous rivers and lakes, because of Xiahou Mei's face, the imperial court officials and martial arts people dare not make a mistake here. However, at the moment, he dared to attack the forces of the prince of the East Palace of the Holy Tang Dynasty, and he would definitely not stop his steps for the sake of a mere Xianxia Villa, unless the old man Xiahou personally went out, it would be difficult to stop the enemy.

Shan Tingxian was anxious and said: "Since this is the case, then ask the girl for help, prepare the carriage and horses for us, and let us go overnight." ”

Murong Xue shook her head when she heard this, and before she could speak, she heard Xiahou Ninghan say, "I'm afraid this move is inappropriate." Let's not mention that the body of the person on the couch is weak, and most of them can't withstand such a toss, just talking about the word safety, it won't work to leave by car overnight. If I were your adversary, I would not let go of any opportunity, so no matter what, even if I can't be sure of your fate or whereabouts for the time being, I will definitely set up sentry ambushes at all the key passes throughout the mountains. You are traveling overnight, in case you happen to bump into them, win or lose, can you afford to gamble? ”

Shan Tingxian listened to what she said reasonably, and also understood that he was a little concerned and messy, and he had a bad idea, so he calmed down and nodded: "The girl is right, it is Shan who is reckless." It's better to be like this, we still focus on Li Gongzi's body. On the one hand, he continued to let him recuperate here, and on the other hand, he immediately sent people out to ask for help. As long as a large number of soldiers and horses can be transferred as soon as possible, those young people can only be helpless. ”

"That's very good," Murong Xue agreed, "Even if the enemy finds it here, I'm afraid it will take two or three days at the earliest, so I immediately wrote a letter and asked Zhuang Shang to send a safe and capable person to the nearest state capital to transfer troops, and ordered them to come in time to escort them." ”

Xiahou Ning Han pondered, and at the same time said to himself: "Are you sure that the state capital is reliable? Listening to the two of you, until now, you haven't figured out who is trying to plot against Li Gongzi. However, we can be sure that most of them come from the powerful forces in the DPRK and China, and they must also have ties with some government and military. If we rashly run to the government to ask for help now, won't we be afraid of self-defeating, but will we expose our whereabouts first? ”

Murong Xue and Shan Tingxian couldn't help but be slightly stunned when they heard this, and at the same time subconsciously looked at each other.

They suddenly realized at this moment that although they were both officials of the East Palace, the two still belonged to different camps, Murong Xue represented the imperial capital court, while Shan Tingxian took refuge in the Taifu forces. Whether it is possible that one of them was involved in today's attack is still difficult to say.

Murong Xue was shocked in her heart, wondering if it would be Xie Guang who was playing tricks behind her back, and Shan Tingxian was also secretly surprised, worried about whether the emperor wanted to take the prince's life

The two of them thought of this at the same time, and they couldn't help but have a little more suspicious look in their eyes.

Shan Tingxian thought for a while and tried to say, "Otherwise, let's ask the Jinhe Gang to come for reinforcements." One of their rudders is nearby, and as long as I open my mouth, I still have a little face. ”

"No way!" Murong Xue hurriedly denied: "The Jianghu gang is mixed, and it is easier to show the rumors." ”

Shan Tingxian was slightly dissatisfied: "It seems that Lord Murong has a deep prejudice against us people in the rivers and lakes. ”

Murong Xue pushed back without giving an inch: "Master Shan is serious. From the perspective of the teacher, this official can be regarded as half a Jianghu person. When I say this, I'm just talking about the facts. ”

Shan Tingxian snorted coldly and stopped talking.

Xiahou Ning Han Hui Lan Xin, who was sitting opposite, immediately noticed the unusual reaction between the two, and after a little thought, he roughly guessed one or two. She rolled her eyes and said with a smile: "In my opinion, there is no need to worry about the two of you. Walking north from Xianxia Villa, the nearest big city is Yanshi; And not far to the south, is the world-famous Songshan Zen Temple. My father and Master Huikong, the abbot of the Zen Academy, were good friends, and the apprentices on both sides also often corresponded and were very familiar with each other. I thought maybe I could send someone to them to help. ”

Murong Xue said happily: "That's a good dare!" The warrior monks and masters of Songshan Zen Monastery are all masters, and if they can come forward, their strength is no less than that of thousands of troops. ”

Regarding this suggestion, Shan Tingxian also agreed: "Well, that's right. The pure land of Buddhism has always been free from external interference. The masters are also helping the needy, helping the relatives and not helping the relatives. It would be fitting to ask them to escort you. ”

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Li Jiangyao sat on the tower of the city gate, holding a roast leg of lamb in his hand, and looked at the captives in the square with satisfaction while nibbling on it.

"The situation is not bad," Li Jiangyao muttered: "Except for the beginning, when the killing was a little too fierce, you still controlled the rhythm for me in the second half of the way." ”

He pretended not to see the surprised and dissatisfied looks of Black Mountain and General Gods, pointed at the captives below with a leg of mutton, and continued: "Look, look, there are so many people, how much silver is it worth!" ”

Lin Feng coughed twice on the side, and awkwardly reminded the general: My lord, no matter how greedy you are, you must pay attention to the occasion.

The little prince of Shenhua, Kuliban, didn't mind much, but nodded excitedly and agreed: "My lord, what you said is very true! Early tomorrow morning, I'll go to Miss Effentia to reconcile the accounts! Take the money! ”

In this battle, the Zhenjiang army won an overwhelming victory.

Facts have proved that Li Jiangyao's previous judgment was correct. Although daytime combat is not conducive to carrying out a sneak attack, it is precisely because of broad daylight and clear vision that this kind of blatant "sneak attack" is more shocking.

From the moment the ghost-faced white-robed army appeared, the fate of the complete defeat of the Left Route Army in Western Xinjiang was already doomed.

King Gehan, who fought with Li Jiangyao many times and was bound to lose every battle, had already developed an indescribable complex in his heart. When he saw the red battle flag embroidered with the word "Li" and the white cloak all over the mountains, the first thing he thought of, and the only thing he could think of, was - run!

And, it has to be a run!

As soon as the positions in the rear of the Western Xinjiang Allied Forces began to be chaotic, the banner of the Chinese army was already moving rapidly in the opposite direction. Looking at the entire battle situation, it is not difficult for people to find that the final collapse and collapse of the Left Route Army was precisely caused by the departure of coach Gelhan without a fight.

The Left Route Army of Western Xinjiang, which originally had 70,000 troops, was defeated by 2,000 white-robed knights and 10,000 Shenhua Legions, not only killing nearly 10,000 people on the spot, but also capturing more than 33,000 people, and the rest of the remnants escaped with Gelhan.

At this point, the Western Xinjiang Alliance mobilized 17 countries, gathered more than 200,000 horses, and lasted two and a half months of crusade and war, which began vigorously and ended tragically.

After the end of the war, Li Jiangyao ordered the Shenhua Legion to continue to stay in Daban City, while resting and replenishing the troops, while reinforcing the city fortifications, while he took Lin Feng and other white-robed soldiers to return to the legion headquarters - Metasequoia City safely.

With the return of the crusading armies from all walks of life, the situation in the entire ghost desert in Western Xinjiang has also changed dramatically.

First of all, the morale of the Western Frontier countries became very low because of the heavy losses they suffered in the war.

Not only did the left, center, and right armies suffer heavy casualties, but also because a large number of soldiers were captured, each country had to bear the high cost of ransom, and the debt made them miserable. To this day, regardless of the size of the country, the kings of Western Xinjiang have serious doubts about the prestige of the alliance, and they are not even interested in exterminating the Shengtang forces that occupy the Metasequoia region.

On the contrary, everyone also secretly contacted the Zhenjiang Army.

On the one hand, the negotiation of the redemption of prisoners of war required them to seriously bargain with the representatives of Metasequoia City, and try to make it as cheap as possible. On the other hand, they were also trying to curry favor with Li Jiangyao, so as not to become the next target of the Zhenjiang Army.

In this situation, Mr. Li, who has always been good at "gaining inches", of course refuses to let go of such a precious opportunity.

Li Jiangyao first formally incorporated the troops of Montenegro into the Zhenjiang Army, and after the "Wind", "Blazing Fire", and "Thunder", the Fourth Army with the name "Shenhua" was added.

While resting and recuperating from the wounds, the four main army corps expanded their troops, and at the same time stepped up training and drills, and their strength increased day by day.

At the same time, he used intimidation and pressure at the negotiating table to force Gelhan's Chechi State and several other small surrounding states to cede more land to the Zhenjiang army as compensation for defeat.

On the basis of the continuous expansion of military strength and territory, the replenishment of materials from Persia was also in full swing. Although the large transaction of redeeming prisoners of war did not bring any direct benefits to Aimeni, the unlimited market in Western Xinjiang in the future has been really opened.

Aimeini, who holds a large number of creditor's rights in various countries, is naturally very grateful to Li Jiangyao, and as long as it is needed by the Zhenjiang army, he will do his best to meet it.

The finest weapons, armor, bows, crossbows and arrows were transported one by one; The best quality food and medicine, military uniforms and cloths are carried into mountains and mountains; The most miraculous horses, the most mellow wine, and the most violent oil and gunpowder are sent wave after wave.

Even the most enchanting and glamorous dancers of all ethnic groups are presented in batches.

Of course, Li Jiangyao, who is of decent character, will absolutely not accept this last aid. General Lin Feng, the chief general under his command, didn't need the commander to say anything, he directly led his troops to block outside the city gate, and warned the Persian merchant group with a sword: "If any of you dare to send a beautiful woman to an adult, you will be killed on the spot!" ”

Later, according to some insiders in the white-robed guards, during that period, they could often hear Master Li and generals Xu Youchang, Du Jian and other generals secretly discussing a personnel issue: whether to transfer such an excellent soldier as Lin Feng to the vanguard death squad for training.