The vast grassland stretches as far as the eye can see, with only endless green between heaven and earth. The grass in the grassland is as tall as half a person.
The sky is blue, the fields are vast, the wind blows and the grass is low...there are no cattle or sheep.
Not to mention the cattle and sheep, there was no wind. The unobstructed scorching sun in the sky vented its scorching heat on the grassland, and even the weeds were scalded.
Swish, swish.
Groups of cavalry trudged hard through the weeds. Every time the horses waded through the weeds, mist-like mosquitoes followed them.
These cavalry seemed to have been trekking for a long time. Their burly bodies were a little thin, their spirits were a little listless, and their eyes were red. In order to protect themselves from the scorching sun, their iron armor was replaced by simple cotton armor. The dust on the cotton armor had obscured its original appearance.
The color looks dusty.
Snapped!
On the horse, Li Jinglong slapped himself hard on the face, then rubbed the dead mosquitoes into a piece of soil.
At this time, Li Jinglong, Duke of Cao, no longer looked as majestic as before. He wore loose cotton armor, an iron helmet on his back, his forehead was covered with sweat, and his hair was messy.
It has been many days since he led the team around the Ulanqab grassland in search of the tribes in the rear of the Beiyuan Army. He was so high-spirited when he first set out, but now he is exhausted physically and mentally. Along the way, not even a ghost was seen by the Beiyuan tribe, let alone the tribe.
No. The scorching sun during the day and the mosquito bites everywhere at night made him miserable.
Mosquitoes in the grasslands are larger than reptiles in the Central Plains. Three mosquitoes can cook a dish, and one bite will make your whole body itchy and swollen.
Master, please have a drink of water! The servant beside you, the old soldier, handed Li Jinglong a kettle.
Li Jinglong licked his dry lips, grabbed it and was about to pour it into his mouth, but his hand suddenly stopped.
Pass the order and tell the brothers to save some water! Li Jinglong threw the kettle back and looked up at the blue sky. Damn it, this hellish place is hotter than Jiangnan! After saying that, he looked at the team whose morale was a little low.
He whispered, are we going the right way? Don’t go the wrong way!
A confidant of the Li family took out the compass from his bag, checked it carefully and said, the owner of the family is right, this is the road to Ulanqab!
Damn it, why are you trying to be a hero?
Looking at the vast grassland, Li Jinglong wished he could give himself a mouthful. If he didn't stay in Datong City, why would he go to the grassland to feed mosquitoes? But he came and issued a military order before setting off. He couldn't even regret it and go back now!
It's easier said than done. Everything is easier said than done. Growing up, Cao Guogong was full of ink, but where has he ever suffered like this?
Hey! Li Jinglong sighed helplessly on his horse. Just as he was about to move his body, he felt a burning pain on the inside of his thigh.
After a few random twists on the horse, this burning feeling quickly spread throughout the body, reaching the seams in the bones.
I have been running around on horseback for several days, and my skin has long been worn away by the saddle. These days, my body is covered with armor. I am bitten by mosquitoes every day, sweat again, and my body is sticky. I just rub it with my hands.
A dark mass.
He was still doing well, with soldiers secretly cleaning him up every night. The three thousand cavalry following him didn't even look like a wise man at all!
As we walked, the sun became stronger and stronger, making people feel sleepy and without any energy or energy.
Stop! Li Jinglong couldn't bear it anymore and said, give the order, dismount and rest!
Among the soldiers around him, some were busy waving flags, some were helping Li Jinglong to dismount, and some were drawing knives to cut out a place for people to rest in the grass that was half a man tall.
Oops! Li Jinglong sat on the grass with his teeth grinning, and kept pulling his pants with his hands.
The itching was unbearable, and the fire in my heart was strong. I took off my armor in twos and twos and scratched it randomly. The dense and tall wild grass around me blocked most of the sunlight, and it was quite comfortable without the burning feeling.
Why don't you leave?
Li Jinglong was followed by elite cavalry who were ordered to do so. After a while, they all dismounted and took a rest.
Lieutenant General Qu Neng rode up from the front and said with a frown, "General, you can't rest. My brothers are already out of energy. It's easier to dismount than to dismount!"
Then leave at night! Li Jinglong was scratching his back and said angrily when he heard this.
After saying that, an idea flashed in his mind, and he continued, after walking for so many days, we should be almost there. The grassland belongs to the people of Beiyuan. In order to avoid striking grass and alarming snakes, we stay in bed during the day and go out at night!
Traveling at night? Qu Neng used to be a commander in the Sichuan Guard, and he was also an experienced marcher, anxious, and a general. Marching at night is a taboo in the army. On the vast grassland, the men and women would not even know if they were lost! In this wilderness of the wilderness,
, if you fall alone, it will be a dead end!
Don’t know how to light a torch? Li Jinglong glared at him angrily. The sun was shining during the day, so how could the brothers have the strength to go on the road? They were already half-dead in the sun, and they were bitten by bugs at night and couldn’t sleep a wink all night. If you continue like this, you won’t get anywhere, brother.
We can't even carry a knife! How can we fight?
Qu Neng then thought about it, and it was right!
Send out the secret whistle, keep it far away, and pay attention to our scouting horses! Li Jinglong took off his clothes, exposed his body, wiped it with a wet towel, and said.
Well! Qu Neng agreed and turned the horse's head.
However, just as he was about to ride his horse, he saw several war horses galloping towards him in the grassland ahead.
Our scouts are back!
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Commander!
Several scouts with sunburned faces and cracked lips dismounted and ran to Li Jinglong. When they spoke, their voices were as hoarse as rubbing stones.
Stop talking yet! Li Jinglong reached for a water bag, threw it over and said, moisten his throat!
Gulu gulu, several scouts drank like cattle, and a water bag deflated in an instant, waiting for the last drop of water to enter the stomach. The scout wiped his lips and whispered, he found the felt bag of the Beiyuan Army in front of him, the pasture!
Really? Li Jinglong was shocked. He grabbed the scout's collar and asked repeatedly, "Really? Did you read that right? How many people are there?"
The general is right! The cavalry scout is the best among the elite. He said, "The felt bag stretches for several miles, and there are probably tens of thousands of people. And not all of them are young and old. The general has been watching there for a day, and there are soldiers who can ride horses and shoot arrows."
Death, there are eight hundred even if there is not one thousand!
According to the general's opinion, it is not an ordinary tribe. That place is the home base of the Northern Yuan Army, where countless grain, grass, cattle and sheep are hidden, and the nobles of the Northern Yuan Dynasty are stationed there!
Seriously? Li Jinglong asked tremblingly.
Seriously, the last general saw the great banner of the noble man of the Northern Yuan Dynasty!
纛, a flag!
In the military formation of Beiyuan, only nobles like Zong Wang and Taiwei had the power.
It's really hard to find anything without wearing iron shoes, and it takes no effort at all!
Li Jinglong gasped silently, and the thoughts in his mind kept changing.
Not counting the old and young, there are a thousand enemies over there, but there are three thousand elites on our side who can fight. Three thousand against one thousand, it is a surprise. This battle can be fought with some.
If we really win and seize the great banner of the Northern Yuan nobleman, or capture some little prince, Captain Bird, then...
Thinking of this, the picture in Li Jinglong's mind suddenly came alive.
With such military exploits, he, Li Jinglong, is a famous general. Maybe in the future, the title of county prince given to his father and ancestors will also fall on his head.
He has long been accustomed to glory, wealth, high positions and generous salaries. But as a man, as a head of a family with a distinguished military commander, he regrets not having military merit in his life!
Now, military glory is coming!
General! How to fight? Lieutenant General Qu Neng asked anxiously.
Li Jinglong came back to his senses and asked the scout again, how far away are we? Did the enemy find you? Where are their stables? Which side of the camp is the wind outlet?
The scout hurriedly came one by one, took out a picture he had drawn in advance, and began to explain.
Since the enemy didn't notice us and didn't know we were coming, let's fight up! Li Jinglong summoned the generals, sat around him, and whispered, start in the middle of the night, which is the worst time for people to sleep!
This side is the wind outlet, so let's rush in from here. After entering, one team goes straight to where the big banner is, and a small team goes straight to the stable to prevent them from getting on their horses. Others go in through the wind outlet and set fire along the way!
It is necessary to trample the entire camp with horses, and to burn the entire camp with fire! Li Jinglong looks at the generals, brothers, and men, and it is now that they will serve the country with loyalty and meritorious deeds! It is now the time to revive the achievements of the Han champions!
If you win this battle, I, Li Jinglong, will go to the Emperor and Your Highness to ask for your merits!
Then tell your brothers that there are countless gold and silver treasures in Beiyuan's big tent. After winning this battle, let the brothers take it as long as they want!
Well! The brave generals in the army all agreed with red eyes.
In that case, go to sleep first! When you wake up, go kill someone with me! Li Jinglong said with a ferocious smile.