In less than 20 days, the Zhenjiang army suffered more than 30,000 casualties, lost four cities in a row, and the base camp Metasequoia directly faced the danger of being surrounded by the enemy.

However, until this time, Li Jiangyao, as the commander of the whole army, still failed to fully grasp the accurate situation of the invading enemy.

It's not that he doesn't have any information in his hands, but that he has too much information, especially too much ineffective information. All kinds of complicated and confusing information poured in, so that which Turkic army entered the battlefield in Western Xinjiang? How many troops are there? Who is the commander? They have become divided and confusing.

Whether it was the intelligence department of the Zhenjiang Army, or the news network of the Shenhua family, or even the secret report group of the Persian Empire, they were all confused and at a loss. There was only one clear feeling, and that was: too fast, the Turks were moving too fast!

The entire Zhenjiang army was caught off guard by the other side, the speed of the Turkic cavalry far exceeded the ears and eyes of all the spies, and the defenders of Metasequoia City seemed to have suddenly become deaf and blind, and completely fell into hysterical mania.

It wasn't until the first Yudra of the Intelligence Division, under the protection of the last local garrison, was lucky enough to avoid the Turkic army and retreat to Metasequoia City, that the Zhenjiang army really learned valuable information about the crisis for the first time.

Facing the anxious expressions of Li Jiangyao and the others, the dusty Jade Drasa reported in a deep voice: "My lord, generals, the situation has been preliminarily clarified. This time it was indeed Turkic. Their strength ...... At least around half a million. The exact number isn't there yet, but it shouldn't be any less. As for the number of the enemy's army, with the help of our Persian friends, we have mastered the following: the 1st Legion, the 4th Legion, the 9th Legion, the Polar Legion, the Blood Guard Legion and the Blood Guard Iron Cavalry Legion, as well as the 3rd, 5th and 10th Legions that were originally stationed in the northern and southern camps, which are the main forces of the Golden Clan. In addition, there are also the Second and Third Armies of the Blood Wolves of the Eight Pillars of the Turks, the Ghost Fighting Legion, the Yunhe Legion, and the Yakutia Independent Legion of the Night Wheel Clan......"

Listening to Yudra's introduction like a student reciting a text, the hearts of everyone present kept sinking.

These names are not just a name, they represent blood, disaster, merciless killing and death.

What kind of terrifying force the Turkic army is pouring out of the nest may only God know.

Yudra finished reporting the number, and continued: "It was the Golden Fourth Army that attacked General Du Jian and then captured Homnitz before; The main force attacking Daban Castle is composed of the Polar Legion and the Ghost Fighting Legion; Ikoru County is the responsibility of the North and South Battalions, with the Golden Tenth Army as the main body. The rest of the legions, marching in four routes, have now reached the hinterland of Western Xinjiang. ”

Xu You's sword eyebrows tightened, and he asked word by word, "Who is the commander of the Turks?" Got it figured? ”

Yudra swallowed bitterly, and before he could answer, Li Jiangyao had already preemptively said coldly: "Do you still need to ask?" The whole army is exhausted, and it can only be Ashina's personal expedition. ”

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"Great Khan, these are the kings of the Western Frontier countries, and they are also the staunchest allies of the Turkic Empire!"

The governor of the western Turkic frontier and the prince of the temple, Ronia, pointed to the Alikjiang, Tajik, Gelhan and others standing in a row in front of him, and introduced them one by one to Ashina Zhijin, who was sitting in the center. I don't know if he was negligent or intentional, he forgot to mention the identity of Alikjiang as the leader of the Western Xinjiang Alliance.

Ashina smiled and greeted the kings one by one, with a gentle and humble attitude, which made everyone feel like a spring breeze.

To everyone's surprise, this invincible monarch of the famous Western Continent, the Great Khan of the Turkic Empire, looked so young, and he was polite, thin and handsome, without the rude and domineering appearance that people imagined.

Seriously, Ashina Zhijin is more like a knowledgeable scholar.

Alikjiang and the others couldn't help but be secretly surprised, and at the same time, they all believed that this Turkic Khan was really unfathomable.

Warmly greeted by Rohnia and Schertz, the kings took their seats on either side in turn, and the tall Blood Guards served cans of hot goat's milk to the crowd.

Alikjiang held the copper bowl in both hands, and said with a flattering smile: "Honorable Great Khan, you are the most loyal friend and guardian of the people of Western Xinjiang, may the god of Nanjin flowers always bless you." The Turkic army came to the western frontier, bringing us the hope of victory, and the kings and people of all countries are finally looking forward to a savior! ”

Gelhan next to him also hurriedly said: "Who said it wasn't?" The remnants of the Holy Tang Dynasty have been entrenched in the country of Chechi, causing endless disasters to our western Xinjiang. Unexpectedly, the Great Khan moved his little thumb slightly, and swept them into pieces, which really gave us a bad breath! Your Majesty, to you and to the great Turkic Empire, on behalf of Chechi, I would like to express my sincerest respect to you and the heroic Turkic soldiers. With that, he stood up and bowed deeply.

Seeing that Gelhan was like this, the other kings, including Alikjan, also hurriedly got up and saluted, offering compliments and praises.

Ashina Zhijin smiled, looked at everyone quietly, and only after everyone closed their mouths did he raise his hand and signal everyone to sit down.

The kings obediently sat down again, and then set their eyes on the Turkic Khan. Ashina smiled faintly, and said in a calm tone: "Your Highnesses, you are too outward. The Turks and the Western Frontier countries will always be best friends. Isn't it right for friends to support each other? ”

Tajik, the king of Shule, nodded and said, "What the Great Khan said is extremely true. When friends get along, they should treat each other with all sincerity and help each other. At the beginning, if there was no Turkic help, how could we overthrow the oppression of the Holy Tang and regain our precious freedom? ”

These few words obviously have something in the words, and after listening to them, Alikjiang and the others all showed a meaningful smile and agreed with it.

The Prince of the Temple, Ronia, couldn't help but be slightly stunned, glanced at the old Marshal Helian Xiong who was sitting opposite him, and then turned his head to look at Ashina.

The Turkic Khan's expression was still calm and calm, but his eyes flashed with this little star, and he said softly: "His Highness Tajik said very well. However, I feel that there is still something incomplete. It should be said that while freedom is precious, it is even more important to judge the situation. Only by making the right choice and finding the right trusted friend can you have freedom and keep it for a long time. Otherwise, even those young people in Metasequoia City can easily disturb the peace of the Western Frontier? ”

Tajik heard the meaning of Ashina's beating on himself, and immediately smiled awkwardly, and even claimed that it was.

Ashina Zhijin didn't continue to pay attention to him, and changed his words: "Before the Crescent Bay War, I told them that the Western Xinjiang is the Western Xinjiang of the Western Xinjiang people. Today, I personally led a million heroes to come here, and it is still the same sentence. Western Xinjiang is your Western Xinjiang. We don't want to change anything, and we don't need to change anything. The target in the eyes of the Turks is Shengtang, and there is only Shengtang. This goal is completely consistent with the interests of all of you. ”

Although before this, the kings had all kinds of analysis and speculation about the Turkic army entering the ghost desert in Western Xinjiang, they also had a rough idea in their hearts, and Ashina was most likely going to Shengtang.

At this moment, hearing that the Turkic Great Khan personally confirmed this judgment, everyone present couldn't help but feel stirred in their hearts and sighed.

You know, this is the most powerful empire in the world today, and openly declaring war on another equally powerful empire is the most magnificent violent collision between the Eastern and Western continents. How can the feeling of witnessing a great change in history not be exciting?

Looking at everyone's fascination expressions, Ashina smiled with satisfaction, and then asked, "Do you know why I want to challenge Sheng Tang?" ”

Regarding this question, everyone, including Rohnya and other important Turkic ministers, showed a thoughtful look.

What else could it be? Isn't it just for land, wealth, power, and so on? Even if you are an idealist, at most you will add one more thing: to realize the eternal foundation of the Turkic Empire and the grand ambition of your Ashina Khan.

Ashina seemed to see the answer in everyone's hearts, smiled and shook his head: "Maybe it's a little different from what you think." I led my troops to conquer Shengtang, in fact, to protect myself. ”

Captive? The kings of Western Xinjiang looked at each other, and they couldn't understand for a while, where the word "self-preservation" began.

"Protect our homeland, protect our descendants, protect all that our ancestors left us, including what you call freedom." Ashina's magnetic voice resounded in the big tent.

Ashina's gaze swept over the kings of the Western Xinjiang one by one, and they were puzzled by each other, and said quietly: "The Shengtang people always like to call us 'a nation on horseback', and its deep meaning is nothing more than to say that we are ignorant and backward, warlike and murderous. And what about them? It is a civilized and civilized ceremonial state, with friendly people and advocating peace. But in my opinion, this is pure ridiculous nonsense! ”

After that, Zhijin Khan Huo Ran got up, strode to the middle of the king's tent, and continued to talk eloquently: "Do you know the history of the Holy Tang? You know, as early as 800 years ago, they were just a small tribe in the Golden River Valley. But with the changes of the times, the small princes at the beginning have now become a big country! The territory of the Holy Tang Dynasty, from the coast of the sea in the east, to the snow-capped mountains and Gobi in the west, to the Baiyue countries in the south, and to the grassland desert in the north, all the places that manpower can set foot in have all become the boundaries of their rule! Even their own poets once wrote the bold words of 'the blade swept 30,000 miles, and the rivers and mountains were soaked in 9,000 heavy blood'! If this can be regarded as friendly and peaceful, I really don't know how to define the word 'conquest'! ”