At night, after the three armies were stationed, Xia Xun summoned the generals to discuss countermeasures for the current situation.
The severe situation made everyone's expressions become solemn. After a long while, Feng Liyan said worriedly: "We have passed more than half of the eight hundred miles of vast sea, but the remaining three hundred miles are still a long way.
A killing machine. Horses are not suitable for long journeys in the desert, and they cannot be ridden all the time when marching. Otherwise, not only will the horse power be ineffective during battle, but the horses may even be exhausted. The soldiers are also exhausted. If they continue to toil day and night, no matter how brave they are,
The soldiers will also collapse."
Xia Xun said: "I know, the problem is, we have no choice now!"
He walked around in the tent for a while and said in a deep voice: "I underestimated it. This road is eight hundred miles of vast sea, and not even a blade of grass can grow. I didn't expect such a powerful enemy to appear! There is going to be an enemy here.
It was originally impossible to have a powerful armed force, and it is even more difficult to determine our position in this eight hundred miles of vast sea, but now these impossibilities have become possible!"
He concluded slowly: "There must be a traitor!"
Liu Yujue was surprised: "No one in Dunhuang knows the itinerary and time of the Duke's visit to Hami. How could it be..."
Chen Dong said gloomily: "That's why the Duke was careless. When he was in Dunhuang, the Duke's itinerary was kept very secret. When he was in Ganliang, he once revealed the itinerary. Now it seems that the spy should be in Ganliang, and...
...His status should not be low, otherwise not many people even in Ganliang would know this information."
As soon as he said this, Feng Liyan's face turned ugly. He was from Ganliang, so naturally he didn't want Ganliang to be the culprit. Feng Lieyan opened his mouth and wanted to defend himself, but in the end he didn't speak, but his expression was different.
Very unpleasant.
Xia Xun breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Okay, let's not talk about these things for now. The most urgent task is how to get out of the predicament."
Sehazhi thought for a while and said: "My lord, do you want to send Qingqi on the road to Hami first, and ask the king of Hami to raise an army to meet the lord?"
Liu Yujue shook his head and said: "Looking at the enemy's meticulous actions, I'm afraid they have thought of this a long time ago. If we send a small group of troops, we may not be able to reach Hami at all!"
Saihazhi became anxious: "Since we can't find reinforcements, and we are currently being watched by a powerful enemy, why don't we just do nothing and wait until our troops and horses are weak and a powerful enemy attacks?"
Xia Xun said in a deep voice: "There is no general who is always victorious in the world, so be prepared for the worst! Commander Feng, Desert Yibi, you are most familiar with. Now, I give you the power to command the entire army, including me.
Everything is arranged by you!"
This is the brilliance of Xia Xun. His brilliance does not mean that he knows no tricks, is proficient in the art of war, and is familiar with the combat characteristics of various terrains and environments, but that he knows how to employ people and give full play to his generals.
He is not a person who can generals, but he can generals!
The geography of the Western Regions is dominated by deserts, which are different from the northern grasslands. The northern grasslands are covered with snow everywhere in winter. Once you leave Yumen Pass, you often pass through a barren land where even snow does not fall. The environment is a hundred times worse than in the north. In
Here, even Sai Hazhi is considered a layman. Among them, only Feng Lieyan is familiar with everything and understands everything.
Feng Lieyan was a little surprised after hearing Xia Xun's order. He didn't expect that Chen Dong had just said that there was a traitor in Xiliang, but Xia Xun could still trust him like this. This was because he was trusting him with his life and fortune.
Feng Lieyan was both frightened and excited. He originally wanted to give in, but Xia Xun said in an unquestionable tone: "There is no need to refuse! Here, if you can't command well, we will be even more unbearable!"
Commander Feng, just go ahead and do it. No matter what arrangements you have, I will fully support you! The current situation is very dangerous. A powerful enemy will launch a fatal attack on us at any time. I asked you to take over the overall command, but I am not asking you to definitely solve it.
This is a problem that is difficult to impose. Regardless of success or failure, regardless of life or death, just do your best and obey the destiny!"
"I...I...will obey your orders!"
Feng Lieyan was filled with excitement and solemnly gave a military salute to Xia Xun. He only thought in his mind: "Even if I risk my life, I will protect the Duke of the country!"
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"Celine, Jeanne, have you rested?"
Xia Xun dismissed the meeting and walked back to his sleeping tent. Under the moonlight, he saw the residence of Siren and Jeanne next to him. He hesitated for a moment, walked over, stood at the entrance of the tent and called softly twice.
A light came on inside, and Siren and Jeanne came out in unison. Since the army was always on alert, they were all neatly dressed to be on the road at any time, so they just slept in their clothes and got up very quickly.
"master!"
When the two women saw Xia Xun, they were a little at a loss. They knew the current situation very well, and naturally they would not be so crazy as to think that Xia Xun came to them to have fun, especially after lifting the tent, they saw Xia Xun's cold and stern look.
The faces of the two women were even more uneasy.
"Go in and talk!"
After Xia Xun finished speaking, he immediately walked in. Xilin quickly raised the lantern. Inside the tent, Tang Saier was sleeping in a corner with his clothes on. There was a wolfskin mattress under him, and he was covered with a thick sheepskin coat. He had a small face.
She was flushed and was not awakened by them.
Xilin hung the lantern on the pillar in the tent, and stood stiffly in front of Xia Xun with Jeanne. Xia Xun sat down on the spot and sat on their mattress. There was warmth under his tentacles, and it was obvious that the two girls had fallen asleep.
, just woken up by him.
"Sit down and talk!"
After hearing this, the two girls sat down opposite Xia Xun, their big blue eyes still staring at him, not knowing what he was going to say.
"This time... I'm afraid it's very dangerous!"
Xia Xun's voice was a little hard: "I have encountered this kind of life-and-death situation more than once before. However, at that time, I was alone, and there were no thousands of brothers' lives and futures to consider. It was impossible to fight in and out alone.
I didn’t realize anything, but now I can’t. The vast sea is deserted. Three thousand guards are responsible for my safety. I am also responsible for these three thousand brothers. Coming and going is no longer so casual, and life and death cannot be discussed lightly!
"
Xia Xun sighed, raised his head and stared at them: "However, the horse-leather-wrapped corpse is a warrior in nature, so there is nothing wrong with it. Only you... When I brought you here, I just wanted to see and hear what I encountered at any time.
People, your knowledge can help me. I never thought that I would encounter such danger today. You should not have appeared here. It is my fault for bringing you into danger!"
Xia Xun stared at them sincerely and said solemnly: "I'm sorry, I'm really sorry!"
"master!"
The two Qiuci beauties looked at Xia Xun in astonishment. A layer of mist quickly condensed in their bright big eyes, and then turned into crystal tears, rolling down their cheeks one by one. They did not expect, really did not expect, Master Ye
Visiting the sleeping tent just to say "I'm sorry!"
They were orphaned when they were young, and were bought, trained, and trained until they became Pingting girls. Then they were sold back and forth. Everyone regarded them as a piece of merchandise and never invaded or possessed them. It was just because they were rare goods and needed to be lived.
Use them in exchange for greater benefits. They were changed hands several times before they were finally given to Xia Xun.
Who cares about them? They don't expect anyone to care about them at all. They don't dare to expect anyone to treat them as daughters with flesh and blood and hearts. They entertain people with sex and art, and they just want a way to survive.
Xia Xun has a high position and is the only man they can contact. They think that if she can be taken under Xia Xun's account, her life will be guaranteed. Apart from this utilitarian idea, Xia Xun is young and handsome.
, especially those who live a good life, take good care of themselves, and practice martial arts diligently. Although he is already in his thirties, he is still like twenty people. Of course, they will also fall in love with such a handsome young man with a lot of money.
But being emotional does not necessarily mean being moved. This heart is a sincere and true love that is committed to life, entrusted to the heart, life and death, and never abandons poverty!
But they never expected that at this extremely dangerous juncture, Xia Xun, the aloof prince, would specially come to them and say "I'm sorry!"
This respect and care made their hearts warm, and Xia Xun's figure was truly imprinted in their hearts at this moment.
"Master..., I... we are his people, life and death, of course we should follow him, he doesn't need... he doesn't need to apologize to us!"
Jeanne, who had always been cheerful and enthusiastic, and much more generous than Celine, who was a bit shy, started to stutter when she spoke.
Xia Xun shook his head: "I never thought you were inferior! This time, the situation is really serious. The people coming are very powerful, and they have worked so hard. The target must be me. This is different from ordinary robbery, so it will not achieve the goal.
, they will not give up. This is a fight to the death, and we...are at a disadvantage!"
Xia Xun turned around, looked at Sai'er who was sleeping soundly, then turned to them, and said seriously: "Celine, Jeanne, I'm not sure whether we can reach Hami safely. If we can reach Hami safely, then
Of course, nothing else matters. If the enemy launches an attack at the right time..."
Xia Xun was silent for a moment and said slowly: "This is almost certain. We are sad about the pursuit in the desert, but they will not be easy either. And... if we drive more than a hundred miles, King Hami's outpost will be there."
Came to greet them, so according to my expectation, their attack will not be tonight, but tomorrow.
Our soldiers and horses are very tired. I am afraid that our original combat strength will not be able to exert 70% out of 100%. However, the enemy's combat strength is not inferior to ours, but is far superior to ours. In this battle,
It’s difficult to fight! When the war starts, I will try my best to lead you to break out. If the enemy is strong, I will distract the enemy! Their target is me, and this is the only chance to avoid the annihilation of the entire army. If that happens..."
Xia Xun looked at Xilin and then at Jeanne: "You are from Qiuci, and you are familiar with the customs and customs of the Western Regions. Once you escape, you are the most likely to survive. When the time comes, escape on your own, and take Sai with you.
Son, if possible, we will find a way to send her back to the Central Plains in the future. As long as she is handed over to a caravan, it means that the Duke of Fu will receive a heavy reward and they will be very willing to help. As for you, you are willing to stay in your hometown to get married.
Whether you want to return to the Central Plains or not, it’s all up to you! When that moment comes, you will be free and no longer anyone’s slave!”
"master……"
The two girls were in tears, sobbing and speechless.
Xia Xun put his big hand on their shoulders and pressed hard: "Try to survive! Remember, once you break through, you will be alone. Don't immediately flee to the direction of Hami. In the vast desert, you are not
Their main target is that as long as they carry enough water and food, they can easily hide for a few days and then wait for an opportunity to move when the matter is over!"
"No, Master, we are willing to live and die with you!"
The two girls threw themselves into his arms with tears streaming down their cheeks.
To be continued...