Princess Yinling was stunned, looking at Feng Jing's starry eyes, and finally nodded: "Me too. I didn't want to leave that day, but my brother Wang knew that I sneaked out to play, so I had to
Not going back."
Feng Jing gave a wry smile: "Why are you Princess Silver Bell? To be honest, I still like to call you Desire."
Yin Ling smiled disapprovingly: "Then you can call me Daisy'er. My mother gave me the name, but in public, others call me Princess Yin Ling. By the way, it doesn't matter if you are injured or not.
?”
Feng Jing shook his head: "It's nothing, just a little flesh wound. Haha, I haven't thanked you for your mercy yet."
"Let's talk to each other. If I hadn't been merciful at that time, I would have died in your hands later. I just saved people. Alas, why are you just being respectful, and why am I just a silver bell?"
After saying this, both of them were silent for a while. After a long time, Yin Ling asked with a smile: "Qin Feng, I want to ask you a question."
"Why should I let you go?" Feng Jing asked with a smile. When he heard the familiar word Qin Feng, his mood immediately returned to the situation in Yanzhou that day, and a smile appeared on his face.
"No." Yin Ling shook her head: "The question I want to ask is, do you like me?"
Feng Jing's face turned red, but he didn't answer. When Yin Ling saw this, he immediately flattened his mouth and said disdainfully: "You Chinese people are so hypocritical. You obviously like it in your heart, but you don't dare to say it. Hum,
Unlike us prairie children, if you like something, you just like it, so there is no need to beat around the bush like this?"
Hearing this, Feng Jing's face became even more rosy, but he raised his head and said, "So, you like me?"
"Who likes you? But I think you are indeed very pleasing to the eye. Oh, it would be great if we were not enemies." Yin Ling said with a long sigh. The childish look in her tone made Feng Jing stunned for a moment.
However, the meaning behind the words caused the two of them to remain silent for a while.
After a long time, Feng Jing finally broke the silence: "You've been out for so long, you'd better go back first. Otherwise, your allies will think you are colluding with foreign enemies. But you must be careful when we fight tomorrow."
Yin Ling nodded obediently and said with a bit of concern: "I will pay attention, and you should be careful yourself. Also, after all, we are unyielding eagles on the grassland, and we are not so easy to deal with."
In the Northwest Allied Forces camp, Memphis and Hengshi Hassan frowned and studied the map by bright candlelight. Their fingers were constantly comparing with each other on the map.
"That little girl from Rouran ran out alone. Do you think she might be secretly communicating with the enemy?" Memphis pointed at the map bit by bit and said casually.
And Hengshi Hassan's attention was completely focused on the map. After a long time, he said: "Probably not. After all, she is also the biological sister of Qinchao. Among the Rouran people, she is the youngest princess among the people.
, this should not be possible."
Memphis nodded, and then let out a long sigh: "Think about what it was like when we teamed up to break through the Great Wall defense line? Not only did we herd horses in the northwest, but we also hunted river traps. It's just that things have changed in the past ten years, but I didn't expect that today I would be reduced to running away in embarrassment.
The point.”
Hengshi Hassan also felt the same way. He put down the oil lamp in his hand, sat on a chair and said: "If the Great Khan could give me more troops, or let me personally control Yumen Pass, then I would not be reduced to such a situation.
After all, the Great Khan is still afraid of us supporting our troops and respecting ourselves."
Memphis was also silent for a while. His situation was no different from that of Hasan Hengshi. The Tyumen were the smallest of the three major nomadic tribes in the northwest. Although the tribe's standing troops numbered 400,000, their troops were reduced to 400,000 in winter.
Two hundred thousand. In order to control Bingzhou and Huangzhou on Hexi Road, he had 80,000 troops in his hands. However, the current standing troops in the tribe were only 150,000. If the Great Khan could act as cheaply as he requested from the beginning,
, that scene wouldn’t be like this.
After a long time, Memphis sighed: "Let's not talk about these things for now. Let's think about how to face the situation at hand."
Hengshi Hassan nodded: "Our current situation is very unfavorable. There are enemy troops on the three sides now. The Hetao Blood Killing Division has arrived at Fengjing's camp. There will definitely be a tough battle after dawn. If we now
If we still can't come up with an idea, I'm afraid when the sun rises, it will be the end of tens of thousands of us cavalry."
Memphis looked at the frowning Hengshi Hassan. A hint of cunning flashed through the other person's eyes, but this did not escape Memphis's eyes. He couldn't help but laugh: "Hengshuai, things have come to this point.
Why are you hiding your clumsiness?"
Hengshi Hassan also smiled, but there was no embarrassment in the laughter. He gave Memphis a high-five and then said: "What Meng Shuai said is absolutely true. If we can't tell each other frankly now, then tomorrow
This is our death date. It takes at least sixteen years to train a qualified warrior. But it only takes three years to train a war horse."
The two of them looked at each other and smiled, and it was obvious that they had exactly the same idea.
When the first ray of sunshine in the morning fell on the land on Hexi Road, the military camps on both sides became busy. After a day and night of rapid march, the 40,000 Shizhou garrison led by Tianyi also arrived in Taizhou, together with the blood
Killing Fengjing's 50,000 cavalrymen, a semi-circular encirclement was formed against the coalition forces of the three tribes outside the Great Wall.
The coalition forces of the three tribes outside the Great Wall, led by Hengshi Hassan, slowly retreated into the mountainous area in northern Taizhou. Not only were the mountains high and the ravines deep, but the terrain was also rugged, which was not conducive to cavalry operations at all. In order to prevent Hetao, Hassan Hengshi
The sudden attack by the army even caused the nomadic cavalry at the rear to dismount one after another, relying on the surrounding favorable terrain to use their bows and arrows to deter the Hetao army.
Faced with Hengshi Hassan's unexpected move, Xue Sha and others were very confused. No one dared to act rashly until they understood the situation. After all, the total strength of the Hetao army was only 90,000, and the three tribes outside the Great Wall were
There are 60,000 cavalry. If the opponent really breaks through to the death, it will not be a good thing for the Loop.
Sitting in the camp, Tianyi asked doubtfully: "Father, do you think they gave up the mobility of the cavalry and retreated into the mountains? Do you think they have a plan?" Tianyi had just given birth for five months, and his body was still in a state of insecurity.
During the recovery period, in order to set an example for the army, this time she led the army in person regardless of exhaustion. The two children were also temporarily handed over to Xue Qingcheng, who was temporarily living in Hetao. Therefore, those who came with her this time were
Only the eldest princess of Goryeo, Fu Ruoshui.
Xue Sha nodded: "The advantage of the cavalry lies in their speed and ability to run long distances. They now have 60,000 cavalry. If they break through with all their strength, at least 20,000 can escape. But now they have taken the initiative to retreat into the mountains.
It’s so puzzling.”
Feng Jing also sighed: "It's a pity that the opponent's archers are very elite, and now they occupy a favorable location. Otherwise, we can follow up and defeat their intentions. Well, does anyone know the geographical conditions around here?"
"The last general, Han Qi, was originally a garrison of the Western Army. He once stationed here for a period of time and is quite familiar with the situation here." A captain under the Blood Killer came out and said: "The northern part of Taizhou is densely covered with mountains, and the most important thing is
It is the Altay Mountains. The current location of the three-community coalition outside the Great Wall is the edge of the Altay Mountains. Less than three miles to the north is the Great Wall Defense Line. However, the surface here is uneven and not suitable for military marches at all, so here
Only one hundred households were set up. And to the north of the Great Wall defense line, there is a mountain stream that is tens of meters wide and hundreds of meters deep."
"So, do they have no way to escape? So they are ready to stand here and wait for help?" Tianyi frowned and said: "Sacrificing the strong point for the weak point and trapping the army in a desperate situation is a taboo for a general.
.”
The generals around them all nodded. With this move, the other party had obviously given up on breaking out and was preparing to fight the Hetao army to the death. But haven't they ever thought that if Haotian's army came together, then even if it was based on the stronghold?
Can you not escape the fate of destruction even if you defend in danger? However, Hassan Hengshi and Memphis are both famous generals who have been famous outside the Great Wall for many years. Their sneak attack on the Haotian army's baggage troops a few days ago cannot be underestimated.
How could they make such a bad move?
At this moment, Ying Ji'er, who was beside Tianyi, suddenly opened her mouth and said, "Godmother, they are preparing to escape."
Yingji'er was originally a refugee from Youyun Sixteen Provinces. After the Battle of Hukou, she was enrolled in the Youth Military Academy for God's will. Due to her talent and intelligence, she quickly stood out in the military academy and joined her four other classmates.
Tang Jian, Guan Zhichun, Chu Yueying and Dou Guangye were collectively known as the Five Young Masters. God's will also had special affection for these five children, and privately adopted them as adopted sons and daughters. On this expedition, God's will
That is to say, I specially brought them out to see the world.
"Oh? Why do you say that? They have no way to retreat now. There is a huge army in front of them and an abyss behind them. How can they escape?" Tianyi asked with a smile.
"Godmother, you said that Hengshi Hassan and Memphis are both famous marshals outside the Great Wall. Since they gave up their strengths and fell into despair, they naturally found a way to escape." Tang Jian also followed up and said: "Moreover, they
It’s not like there’s no way to escape.”
Xue Sha and others were all curious, while Tianyi stroked Tang Jian's head and said, "Oh, then tell me how they will escape?"
Looking at Tianyi's encouraging eyes, and the four people beside him, Guan Zhichun, Ying Ji'er, Chu Yueying and Dou Guangye, all nodded to him with trust, Tang Jian then plucked up the courage to say: "They are now
In such a situation, if they want to escape, the shortest way is to directly climb over the Great Wall and escape outside the Great Wall. And their biggest obstacle now is the mountain stream."
"Yes, then how can they cross that mountain stream? There are mostly stone mountains here. It is not an easy task to fill in a road in a short time." Fengjing is also very knowledgeable.
asked with interest.
"They are 60,000 cavalry, don't they also have at least 60,000 horses?" Yingji'er took over the conversation and said.
As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked. War horses, 60,000 war horses! If Memphis and others really dared to cut off a strong man's wrist, then 60,000 war horses would be enough to fill a road in a short time. Thinking of the three tribes outside the Great Wall
Everyone nodded seriously at their abnormal behavior. Xue Sha and Feng Jing took a closer look at the children. Given time, these children would definitely become the new generation of generals in Hetao.
In fact, Xue Sha and Feng Jing were far more intelligent than Tang Jian and others now. However, Xue Sha and Feng Jing were both cavalry generals in Hetao. They naturally cherished the war horses from the bottom of their hearts and had never thought about it subconsciously.
To use such a cruel method to escape, this blind spot in thinking created an opportunity for Hengshi Hassan and others to take advantage of.
After coming back to his senses, Han Qi asked tentatively: "Commander, are we still pursuing him now?"
Xue Sha shook his head: "No need. We have missed the best opportunity. Hengshi Hassan and Memphis are both famous commanders outside the Great Wall. Since they can plan to escape, they will naturally defend us. Let them go
Well, we will have the opportunity to meet again in the future."
At this time, the three top leaders of the three tribes outside the Great Wall were standing on the beacon tower of the Great Wall, watching the last group of soldiers retreat. Memphis looked at the majestic and winding body of the Great Wall, and after a long time, he fiercely
He said quietly: "Let's go, we will come back again!" Hassan Hengshi also nodded, then turned around and strode away with Memphis. Only Princess Silver Bell sighed softly, saying in her tone
Unable to express my melancholy.
What Memphis and Hengshi Hassan didn't expect was that after they left today, they would never have the chance to set foot on this ancient land in their lifetime.
As the three tribes in the northwest fled, the Battle of the Northwest finally came to an end. In view of the expansion of the defense zone, Haotian began to expand the army in Yanzhou, Hetao, and used Chunjian to
Shangyuan guarded Hukou Ferry, Situ Lie guarded Yumen Pass, Li Xiao guarded Jiayuguan, Bian Zhongxing personally sat in Hetao and led hundreds of thousands of troops in Hetao. The other generals killed Fengjing and personally led 50,000 cavalry forward.
Xue Qingcheng and others who came to help gathered in Yanzhou, preparing to go south to the southeast when the time came.
In mid-November, after nearly a month of dispatching troops, the armies of the three major families finally dispatched. The first was the Bai'er Army of the Song Family on Yizhou Road, which had been stationed at Yuzhou Baidi on Yizhou Road.
After Song Junlin of the city fortress received the order, the army immediately went south to the South Dian Road. Although the South Dian Road was mostly rugged mountainous terrain, it was not much different from the southern part of the Yizhou Road, and the Bai'er Army was already the best in mountain warfare.
Or. After a day and two nights of rapid march, the Bai'er Army crossed the entire South Yunnan Road and entered the Jingzhou territory. Together with the Shadan Tribe of the Shan Tribe, the Shufenghua Tribe of the Jing Tribe and the Shuizheng Tribe of the Keshui Tribe, they raided Jinhua.
The Dynasty Company had a large army. Regarding the White-Ear Legion's attack, Company Bian-yi obviously had no vigilance at all. There was not even a decent resistance, and it was directly annihilated by Song Junlin's White-Ear Legion. Except for a few lucky ones.
In addition, nearly 30,000 troops were completely wiped out.