Wu Qingtage looked stern and thoughtful, but did not answer.
Qin Xiao glanced at the people on the top of the mountain. It was already late at night, and the cold wind was biting. Many people were squatting on the ground, their bodies tightened together. He knew that even the grassland people were still on the top of the mountain in such bad weather.
I'm afraid it's hard to resist the cold.
"Is there anything to eat?" Qin Xiao asked Ximen Hao.
Ximen Hao smiled bitterly and shook his head, saying: "They attacked suddenly and we didn't have time to bring food. All the goods were thrown over there in the camp."
"I didn't expect them to come so fast." Tag also looked solemn: "If you hadn't warned us, our casualties would have been even more serious. Our camp was in a hurry, and no one bothered to bring food."
Qin Xiao sighed: "Without food and water, as long as these people trap us in the mountains, we will either freeze to death or starve to death."
"I'm really sorry for causing you trouble." Wu Qingtage said sincerely.
"It's useless to say this now." Qin Xiao thought for a moment and then asked: "You were attacked and the troops were divided into two groups. You have been coming all the way to the west. Did anyone see Tagge being chased along the way?"
Tag shook his head and said: "The location they chose to intercept must have been planned in advance. There is no big tent in that area, and during their pursuit, they blocked our roads in other directions, so we could only go west. The other team
The men and horses are breaking out to the south. If they can break out, they may be able to ask for help from the big tent, but...!"
"So, the Zhenyu tribe still doesn't know that their tage is being hunted?" Qin Xiao frowned and said, "We certainly can't wait for reinforcements to arrive?"
"When winter comes, the grassland tribes will not change places. They will stay in their tents for the winter." Tag explained: "There was originally a small tribe at the foot of the barren mountain that was protected by us. In winter, they would all migrate to Zhenyu Grassland.
, only a small number of people are left to guard the pasture. After spring, the others will drive their livestock back. The nearest tribe here is fifty or sixty miles away, and they all know that there are grass guards here, so in winter, unless there are special circumstances,
Otherwise, this place would be inaccessible and no one would come here."
Qin Xiao smiled bitterly and said: "No one came, that is to say, even if these cavalry besieged us at the foot of the mountain for ten days and a half, no one would know?"
Wu Qingtage hesitated for a moment and finally nodded.
"We can't go down the mountain by ourselves, and we don't have reinforcements to support us. It seems that we are really going to die here." Qin Xiao squatted down on the edge of the cliff, but he had already discovered that the masked cavalry beside the corridor were carrying stones from all directions, and he was heartbroken.
Yilin said to Wu Qingtage: "Look what they are doing?"
Wu Qingtage looked down from a high position. Although she could not match Qin Xiao's eyesight at night, she could still roughly discern the clues. She frowned and said, "They are trying to block the passage with stones."
"That's right." Qin Xiao nodded and said, "They are determined to trap us to death on the top of this mountain."
Several people nearby heard this and came over one after another. When they saw the cavalry blocking the corridor with stones, their expressions changed with horror.
Wu Qingtage hesitated for a moment and finally said: "If I go down the mountain, will they let everyone go?"
"It's time like this, don't say such stupid things." Qin Xiao said angrily: "When he went down the mountain earlier, he asked the archers to shoot you, but he didn't want you to live. Now that he is blocking the corridor, he is trying to kill you.
We are trapped on the mountain, and they can achieve their goal as long as they hold the exit, so how can they negotiate terms with you?"
Wu Qingtage glared at Qin Xiao. At this time, he remembered that Qin Xiao had called her "idiot" before, but it was not easy to argue in front of so many people.
The cavalry didn't have much time before they had completely blocked the corridor. A group of people were sitting on the rocks beside the exit of the corridor. They were all shouting at the mountain, triumphantly, obviously knowing that the people on the top of the mountain were in desperate situation. "
Wu Qingtage, you are the most beautiful woman in the Modong grassland. I heard that you have not yet been married. Women in the grassland have never tasted the taste of a man until their death. Isn’t it a pity?” Someone at the foot of the mountain said with a joking smile: “
Why don't you come down and we'll teach you how to become a real woman."
Amidst the roar of laughter, someone else said: "Tage, we won't kill you, just choose a lover from among us and marry him."
"I've only heard that Tagg is the most beautiful woman before, but this time I saw her, it turns out that she must have good looks, a good figure, and a good body." The cavalrymen teased unscrupulously: "No wonder your equestrian skills are amazing, and you have such a big butt.
Sitting on the horse is certainly safe and sound."
"Tage, if you are willing to marry me, I am willing to be your horse for the rest of my life." The prairie man had no scruples to begin with, and it was even more impudent to shout out at this time: "Sit on me with your big ass, and I won't even be able to do it."
You don’t have to do it even if you sweat.”
Another person laughed and said: "You are really ignorant. You only stare at Tagg's big ass. Can't you see her breasts? Just those breasts can feed ten or eight children."
Everyone laughed wildly, and Wu Qingtage was ashamed and annoyed. At this moment, he heard a scream. The masked cavalry who were sitting on the rock all screamed in fear and jumped up one after another. However, it turned out that someone was there.
Having been killed by an arrow, Wu Qingtage turned around and looked over, only to see Lu Xiaolou retracting his bow. Apparently he couldn't stand the obscene remarks made by the cavalry, so he shot him.
Although the corridor is blocked, standing on the edge of the cliff, you can clearly see the situation outside the corridor. With Lu Xiaolou's strength, this distance is just within his arrow's range.
The cavalry obviously knew that the exit of the corridor was not safe. If they continued to stay here, they would only be targets for the archers on the top of the mountain. They knew that there was a master archer on the mountain who could kill with one arrow, so they did not dare to stay there any longer.
Move back, distance yourself, and stay out of range.
Although Lu Xiaolou shot and killed one person, everyone knew that this was of no use and did not feel happy.
"Tage, you are injured." Qin Xiao saw that Wu Qing Tage's arm had been broken into pieces and was obviously injured by a knife. He took a small porcelain bottle from his arms and handed it over: "This is the wound medicine. Apply it on
It can not only stop the bleeding of the injured area, but also allow the wound to recover quickly."
Tagg hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "Thank you!" He took the bottle and asked his men to help him apply the medicine.
Qin Xiao swept away the snow on the ground, sat down, and looked up at the night sky with a solemn expression.
Ximen Hao also looked desperate. He sat down next to Qin Xiao and said with a wry smile: "It's my fault, I...!"
"It has nothing to do with you." Qin Xiao knew that he was blaming himself again, and said softly: "On the contrary, it's me. If I hadn't come to the grassland, you would still be staying in Hangzhou. If you really want to say I'm sorry, I'm the one who's sorry.
You and these brothers." He stood up, looked back, and walked to Wang Dang. The three guards were in a low mood. When they saw Qin Xiao approaching, they wanted to get up, but Qin Xiao held his shoulders and said warmly: "But
Are you injured?"
"Tan Fu was stabbed twice in the back. Fortunately, it was not fatal. We have treated the wound." Wang Dang said respectfully, and then said sadly: "Tian Hu died in the battle, and we...we couldn't even bring the corpse to the capital.
Come up."
When they set out, they all brought healing medicines from the military. Moreover, Wang Dang and others were veterans and were very good at treating wounds.
"We...can't go back?" Someone next to Wang Dang looked at Qin Xiao and asked softly.
Qin Xiao smiled and said: "Don't worry, since I brought you out, I will find a way to take you back."
The man's lips moved slightly and he wanted to say something else. Wang Dang frowned and stopped him: "Don't talk nonsense. Let... let the young master take a rest."
Everyone on the top of the mountain knew that they were in a desperate situation, and they were all in a low mood. Even if they wanted to rush down and fight the masked cavalry to the death, they had no chance. The corridor was blocked, and they had no chance to fight.
But no one complained, they just wrapped themselves in cotton-padded jackets and bowed their heads in silence.
Several female Eagle Guards helped Wu Qingtage treat his injuries, and applied the remaining medicine to the other injured. Seeing Qin Xiao walking to the edge of the cliff alone, Tage hesitated for a moment, then walked over and whispered
Asked: "How did you untie the rope just now?"
Qin Xiao smiled and said: "It's just some small tricks. Those people's rope-tying skills are very poor. They can untie it without any effort. Is Tagg interested?"
"I'm also worried that your plan won't be implemented if your hands are tied. If you didn't cough at the side, I would refuse them to help us with our arms." Tag said softly: "It seems that you are indeed quite capable."
"If Tage is interested, I will teach you later." Qin Xiao said: "I dare not tell you anything else. It can be untied with ordinary binding methods."
Tag sighed softly: "I'm afraid there's no need to untie the rope anymore." After saying that, he turned his head and looked east. Qin Xiao saw this and asked softly: "Your Zhenyu tribe's sweat tent is to the east, how far away is it from here?
Far?"
"More than two hundred miles." Tag shook his head and said with a wry smile: "No one will come here in winter, so we can't count on it."
Qin Xiaodao: "Does Zhenyu Khan know where you are going? If you don't arrive for a long time, will anyone report it to Zhenyu Khan?"
Wu Qingtage's expression became even more sad, and he said softly: "Father Khan passed away not long ago."
Qin Xiao's body was shaken, and he lost his voice and said: "Zhen Yuhan, he...!" His face was horrified, but fortunately he stopped in time and did not say the next words. Others glanced here and didn't say anything.
Too concerned.
The most important thing for Qin Xiao when he came to the grassland this time was to meet Zhenyu Khan. It would be better if he could form an alliance with the Zhenyu tribe. Otherwise, he hoped to conduct a large-scale war horse trade with the Zhenyu tribe. But at this time, he heard that
Naturally, he was shocked to find out that Zhen Yuhan had passed away.
His reaction surprised Tagg, who asked doubtfully: "Do you know Father Khan?"
"I don't know." Qin Xiao smiled bitterly and said: "Tage, I heard that you are the heir to the throne of Khan. If Zhenyu Khan passes away, will you inherit the throne of Khan?" He thought that if Wu Qingtag became Zhenyu Khan, what would happen to him?
This time it was a life-saving grace for her, and it would probably be easier for everyone to discuss the matter of war horses.
But now that everyone is trapped on the top of the mountain, even if Wu Qingtage becomes Zhenyu Khan, even if the deal is negotiated, it may be in vain.
Wu Qingtag hesitated for a moment, just shook his head and said nothing more.
Qin Xiao had experienced a lot in Kyoto and knew that wherever there are people, there are rivers and lakes, and there must be competition for power and profit. According to common sense, if Zhenyu Khan passes away, once Wu Qingtage is the heir, he must quickly inherit the throne.
Headlessness is not enough. It is certainly not a good thing for a tribe to be leaderless.
The Great Khan of the tribe will naturally guard the Khan Court, but Wu Qingtage was intercepted on the way to the racecourse, which proves that there is still a problem with the position of the Great Khan of the Zhenyu tribe. After thinking about it, he finally frowned and said: "
Tag, maybe my words are presumptuous, but... I still want to know, has there been any change in your position?"
Wu Qingtage was not willing to discuss the Khan's position with anyone, let alone that the other party was from Tang Dynasty, but when he saw Qin Xiao's eyes seemed a little anxious, he hesitated, and finally nodded slightly and said: "After the death of Father Khan, there are indeed many
People support me to inherit the throne of Khan, but... my uncle Zuo Dadu also has the support of many people. He seems to be determined to win the throne of Khan, which will inevitably lead to internal fighting. It has not been decided who will inherit the throne of Khan. Originally,
I wanted to wait until all the Tutun elders of the tribe held a meeting to discuss it, but something unexpected happened in the Uluolan grassland and the situation was critical. I could only take people to the grassland to deal with it, but I didn’t expect to be intercepted halfway...!"
Qin Xiao's expression became even more stern, he stared at Wuqing Tag and whispered: "I seem to understand what's wrong!"