On the desert, a cavalry force of nearly ten thousand people was flying with their horse hooves, rolling up sand and smoke from the battlefield. A group of foreign merchants nearby were so frightened that they ran away in a hurry, not even daring to spill their wine.
Stop half a step.
"Xu." Riding on the golden horse, Lou Luo took off the water bag and took a few sips before regaining his sullen expression.
"Is there any reward for scouting?"
"In the previous round of reporting, no trace of Thief Xu was seen."
"It's almost time. No matter where he is hiding, I will dig him out." Lou Luo said in a hateful tone.
In the past few days, he had sent out many scouts in various directions. As soon as he found Thief Xu's whereabouts, he would immediately report back.
The desert is huge, but compared to those who are familiar with it, as long as they know a few directions, the enemy will have no way to escape.
"Xu Thief, you can't fly with your wings!"
After hanging up the water bag, Lou Luo grabbed the horse's rein again.
"Golden Cavalry, follow me to intercept and kill!"
More than 8,000 Dawan copper-plated cavalry roared and chased after Lou Luo, all the way away in a cloud of dust.
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Deep in the desert, there was also another cavalry group, about 6,000 strong, also marching forward. As the general, Wei Feng picked at the sand stuck to his face and looked a little anxious.
I've been in the desert for a few days, but I still haven't heard any news about my lord.
"In the direction of General Wei, we have sent people out in several directions. We will definitely see our lord."
"I hope so... I haven't seen you for a long time, my lord, and I miss you so much."
As the second-in-command of the Qinglong Battalion, he has been fighting side by side with his lord for a long time.
"If General Feng Qiu is still alive, he will definitely be happy to see my lord's great achievements."
"General, General Wei!" At this time, several mounted scouts ran back.
"What? Did you meet the lord?"
"No, I saw a large army, and the army was running behind me, running very fiercely."
"Where did the army come from?"
"They are all bronze-colored elite cavalry, but none of the countries near Zhenlan City have such bronze-colored cavalry."
"Send someone to check." Wei Feng frowned.
Another group of cavalry appears out of nowhere in the desert, and things will not be simple.
"Please remember, if these fools are found to be our enemies, they will go straight to their mother-in-law's skin! I don't care who is the boss and who is the second child in the Western Regions, if they offend me, Xishu
, I won’t let them go!”
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At this time, Xu Mu, who still had a long way to go from the Western Regions, was still moving forward.
"King Shu, we are only three days away." Shen Zong next to him had a smile on his weathered face.
There were no dangers along the way. As long as he reached the Western Region safely, he would have made a great contribution.
Xu Mu turned his head and glanced at the people behind him. After traveling for a long time, these four thousand people were already a little tired.
It's getting dusk.
Instead of insisting on going on the road, Xu Mu called Chen Sheng to make arrangements for setting up camp.
The closer he got to the Western Region, the more cautious Xu Mu was. There have been too many incidents of boats capsizing in the ditch throughout the ages.
"Send more patrols?" Chen Sheng was startled, "Lord, we are almost at the edge of the Western Region."
"Many of these people from the Western Regions don't like Shu people." Xu Mu looked serious. If they were really a family member, Yin Hu would have solved the problem long ago. What's more, there is a pair of black hands in the Western Regions. Knowing that he was from the Western Regions
If something happens, you must do whatever it takes.
Working step by step is what keeps him alive until now.
After setting up camp, Xu Mu was about to go see Uncle Zhuge, but he never thought that Si Hu, who would not stop fighting for food, was already sitting next to Zhuge Fan, mumbling something.
"I remember that you robbed me of three bowls of steamed cakes, five bunches of candied haws, half a leg of lamb, and two plates of dried fish... But I, Sihu, have forgiven you. You also know that Brother Mu wants to
Give me ten mutton lambs, no matter what, I'll give you two. Don't die, Brother Mu will cry again if you die."
Zhuge Fan raised his eyelids and glared at Si Hu angrily.
Xu Mu sat down next to him and placed a small chestnut on Si Hu's head.
"How does it feel?"
"Brother Mu, haven't you eaten? It doesn't hurt at all."
"I didn't ask you."
Zhuge Fan coughed and shrank into his cloak, making his voice even weaker.
"I'm not dead yet. Once I get to the Western Regions and see more beauties, I'll get better soon."
Xu Mu sighed.
"We're almost there. If you need anything, you can tell me. Whether it's revenge or finding an old friend, I can help."
"I know a sixty-year-old Hu woman. Can you help me marry her?"
"Let's get down to business..."
"Let me tell you something." Zhuge Fan frowned, and seemed to have regained his previous arrogance. Si Hu, who was next to him, also quickly took back the matter of the two lambs.
"You will know this by then."
"kill?"
"I told you that I was going to kill someone."
"The hatred of seizing your wife?"
"Boy, if you want to trick me, it's better to invite the old military advisor."
Xu Mu muffled his voice.
"Be careful. There is a Black Eagle Gate in the Western Region. They like to kill people to get rewards. Your head, the King of Shu, is worth a fortune. There are so many money-grubbing people in the world who are eagerly waiting for the opportunity."
"Not to mention other things, Black Eagle Gate? What Black Eagle Gate? In addition, I heard from Yin Hu that there are no heroes in the Western Regions to take charge of the helm, but Li Zhiqiu clearly entered the Western Regions before."
This time, Zhuge Fan looked hesitant, but he didn't say anything after all. He wrapped himself in a big cloak and seemed ready to sleep.
"Don't bother me, I'm going to recharge my batteries."
Xu Mu sighed and stood up. He understood that Old Zhuge might have a certain wound in his heart. According to Shangguan's statement, Old Zhuge had previously been a hero in the world and had a lot of qualifications. Back then, at Xujiazhuang in Mati Lake, he even clamored to leave.
Zhuang, killed a whistleblower.
Stretching out his hand, Xu Mu covered Old Zhuge with the mattress and blanket he was carrying.
"My son, take a piece of thin armor and spread it on the sand. Then ask those with hearing to bend down and listen. You can hear the sound of the enemy's horse hooves."
Listening, Xu Mu's eyes lit up.
"Okay, let's kneel down."
"Kneel down on your knees... Dad, sleep well."
Walking back, Xu Mu breathed a sigh of relief. No matter what, Zhuge Fan in front of him was still alive.
"Come here, get ten pairs of thin armor! Then select people with hearing from each camp. I will be of great use!"
The method of listening to hoofs has existed since ancient times. In the desert, although the distance is not very far, at least it is an extra guarantee.