Hetao Grassland, a land of genius.
The pasture is fertile, the territory is vast, and it is a natural horse farm. It is one of the battlegrounds for military strategists.
In the eastern part of Hetao Grassland adjacent to Heshuo Grassland, in the camp of the Northern Expedition Army.
The patrol officers stepped on the water on the grass and patrolled intensively with torches. They didn't care that the water under their feet wetted their boots and soaked the soles of their feet.
"Report!"
A horse galloped over, holding the flag high, and stopped in front of the largest tent in the camp.
"Enter."
The old and heroic voice of Duke Wu came out from the big tent, full of pride but mixed with a hint of tiredness.
The scout did not hesitate to get into the tent and kneel down on one knee while holding the flag.
"Commander Qi, the follow-up grain and grass have only arrived in Chuzhou because of the continuous autumn rain. It will take at least one and a half months to transport it to my camp!"
"Report, Commander-in-Chief, the Turkic West King's Court Lurmubu, Jialisi's troops have raised about 70,000 troops and are wandering ten miles away from our camp. They seem to intend to harass our troops."
All the generals in the tent looked at Wanbuhai anxiously. It rained all night, and our own supplies could not keep up, and the enemy was waiting for the opportunity.
Wan Buhai's face was extremely gloomy, and a trace of unnoticeable worry flashed across his old eyes.
He was obviously very anxious, but he could not expose his state of mind in front of the generals.
You must know that you are the backbone of the Northern Expedition. Once you show worry, it will spread to the entire army in an instant. Once the army's morale is weakened, the army will be defeated in a matter of days.
Even if mountains of swords and seas of fire are thrown in front of him, he still has to hold on.
Wan Buhai carefully observed the formation diagram on the sand table, then turned to look at Cai Jun, the Honorable Marquis sitting next to him: "Cai Jun, how long can our food and grass last?"
Cai Jun, the Honorable Marquis of Rongwei, pondered for a moment and looked at Wan Buhai with complicated eyes: "It takes fifteen days to make rice and thirty days to make porridge."
"The key is to eat porridge. If the soldiers are exhausted, there will be unimaginable consequences."
"In addition, Lurmu and Jialisi's two 70,000-strong cavalry are now eyeing the outside. Our troops are very passive."
"Since the 300,000-strong army went on the expedition, there are only 220,000 brothers who can fight and attack. There are still 70,000 troops stationed in Heshuo. Now, although the 150,000-strong army faces these 70,000 cavalry, there is no pressure, but if the soldiers We know about the food and grass matter, but I’m afraid the consequences will be disastrous.”
Wan Buhai slowly sat on the chair and looked at Jiang Lei: "Jiang Lei, have you selected the wet shells? How many shells can be fired?"
Jiang Lei looked at Wan Buhai in frustration: "Reporting to the Commander-in-Chief, the five hundred and seventeen bullets and the four hundred and twenty-two solid bullets will be used up in a short time."
Wan Buhai glared at Jiang Lei: "What does it look like with a mournful face? Without artillery, without artillery shells, we big dragons won't be able to fight?"
"There were no artillery a few decades ago, and I, like Dalongerlang, killed the Turks until they abandoned their armor and fled north."
"They are all carrying eggs and have no sharp weapons. Are we afraid of Turkic thieves?"
"Don't be afraid!"
"Don't be afraid!"
"Don't be afraid!"
The fierce shouts of the generals in the big tent went straight into the sky.
Wan Buhai threw the bamboo pole on the sand table: "Standing back and waiting for help is not my style. Since the Turks are at our doorstep, we can only take the initiative and kill the two Western Turks in one fell swoop."
"It not only strengthens the reputation of our northern expedition army, but also increases morale!"
"We don't have as much food and grass as the Turks. We have countless cattle and sheep that can feed us anytime and anywhere. We can't afford it!"
"In this case, it's better to attack later and snatch the cattle and sheep of these two Turks to use as food."
"I'm still worried about what to do if we can't keep up with the food and grass. Now the Turks are coming to our doorstep!"
"Isn't it a detour ten miles away to show off your power? I just ate him with a thunderous force!"
"Send orders to the three armies!"
"The general will be waiting for your orders!"
"Cai Jun, you lead a group of troops to cross from south to north..."
Wan Buhai was delivering orders when a loud and noisy sound suddenly came from the camp. Wan Buhai was stunned and looked around in confusion.
"Soldiers, quickly check where the noise is coming from."
"Got the order!"
"You guys go out with me to see what's going on. Why are there so many unprovoked noises? It's not like the camp was bombed."
"Got the order!"
"Report to the commander-in-chief that the wounded barracks have been bombed. More than 10,000 brothers refused to listen to the advice of the army doctor and insisted on going out to see the commander-in-chief."
As soon as Wan Buhai and his party left the tent, the guards ran over anxiously and reported something that Wan Buhai and others were most worried about.
"Hurry up and follow me to see what's going on."
The generals followed Wan Buhai and ran towards the wounded barracks without hesitation.
"We want to see the commander!"
"Meet the handsome man!"
"Meet the handsome man!"
"He's handsome!"
"He's handsome!"
More than a dozen soldiers shouted loudly to pass on the news of Wan Buhai's arrival, and the noisy voice stopped abruptly.
At a glance, more than 10,000 wounded soldiers gathered together in the spacious open space between the tents.
There are many empty sleeves, many people are using crutches, and there are many people with bandaged wounds, all of which are seriously injured.
"See the Marshal!"
"See the Marshal!"
"See the Marshal."
Wan Buhai stopped, and more than 10,000 wounded soldiers supported each other and knelt in front of Wan Buhai.
Wan Buhai stared blankly at the more than 10,000 soldiers kneeling on the ground: "Brothers, I'm here. If you have anything to do, we'll talk about it later."
"Chen Beiling, you are the oldest and highest-ranking soldier among the wounded soldiers. What do you think is going on?"
In the front row of the wounded soldiers, a middle-aged man in his forties wearing general armor stood up, his empty sleeves fluttering in the wind.
"Commander, I would like to ask you boldly, are you running out of food and grass?"
Wan Buhai's pupils tightened: "Who did you listen to? Chen Beiling, if you dare to talk nonsense again, I will kill you!"
Chen Beiling shook his head silently: "Commander, don't hide it, I can't hide it anymore. There is a scout brother among the wounded soldiers who has excellent hearing. He overheard it when he passed by the tent accidentally. Now all the wounded soldiers brothers Everyone knows that food and grass can’t keep up.”
Wan Buhai looked at Chen Beiling blankly: "You all know?"
"I know everything!"
"Chen Beiling, brothers, if you can trust Wan Buhai, go back and take a good rest. Even if Wan Buhai cuts meat for you, he will ensure that you won't go hungry."
"The thieves are just ten miles away, waiting for an opportunity. Brothers, please return to camp and let the other brothers fight against the thieves in peace, okay?"
"I'm going to salute you with this old bone. Wan Buhai is begging you."
Just as Wan Buhai bent down, a shocking shout resounded through the sky, reaching into the sky.
"Please give me some advice, Commander-in-Chief!"
"Please give me some advice, Commander-in-Chief!"
A group of soldiers looked at the more than 10,000 wounded soldiers who were shouting in confusion, and Wan Buhai looked up in shock, not knowing what was going on.
Chen Beiling looked at Wan Buhai with a grin on his face and said happily: "Commander, we follow the commander in the south and north, how dare we blow up the camp and keep giving orders."
"Now that our army is in trouble with food and grass supplies, we and our 10,000 injured brothers have already agreed."
"I am willing to serve as the commander-in-chief's vanguard army, bring back thieves, save food and grass, and serve our country!"
Wan Buhai looked at Chen Beiling and the more than 10,000 wounded soldiers tremblingly, not understanding what was going on.
"It's nonsense, it's just nonsense. There are still healthy brothers, so it's your turn to go into battle and kill the enemy."
"Commander, the food and grass consumption required by our wounded soldiers is several times that of our able-bodied brothers, and a large amount of troops have to be wasted to take care of us. It is still unknown whether the subsequent food and grass will arrive on time."
"Our life is not a burden, but it is worse than a burden. Why don't we let the brothers do their best to fight for the mountains and rivers for the last time!"
"Save the food and grass for the other brothers, and ask the commander to give it to you!"
Wan Buhai was furious and pointed at Chen Beiling with his whole body trembling: "Fart, Chen Beiling, I order you to lead your brothers back to me, right now!"
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“…..”
The sound of weapons being unsheathed was endless, and more than 10,000 wounded soldiers pulled out the weapons they had just forcibly brought out and put them on their necks and shouted in unison.
"My big dragon man dares to die and is not afraid of death!"
"Please give me some advice, Commander-in-Chief!"
"Dare to die!"
Wan Buhai's body trembled, and he looked at the more than 10,000 wounded soldiers tremblingly: "Brothers, are you trying to force me to death? You are fighting for the country, going into battle to kill the enemy, and you are already seriously injured. How can I let you go again?" You go and die!"
"You are wounded soldiers!"
"Chen Beiling, I would like to say this for the last time, take the brothers back to the camp to recuperate!"
Chen Beiling placed the horizontal knife on his neck and slowly knelt on the ground.
"Commander, at first I joined the army for the sake of glory and wealth, and to honor my ancestors. Now I join the army to protect my family and country, and protect our country."
"My home is in Ganzhou. If I finally retreat, the Turkic cavalry will go south. If my home is gone, I will be a man in vain."
"Soldiers should die in the fields, why should they be wrapped in horse leather?"
"Chen Beiling, what do you want to do!"
Chen Beiling stood up slowly, turned around and looked at the 10,000 wounded soldiers behind him.
"Xu Tao!"
"The general is here!"
Chen Beiling looked at the middle-aged future who was walking out lamely: "If I, the general, don't give me the number, then you can ask for it. I, the general, will be waiting for you on Huangquan Road. Let's go on the road together!"
"The final general Xu Tao has received his order!"
"Mom, my child pledged his life to the country, and I will repay the kindness of giving birth and raising him in the next life!"
"Chen Beiling, put the knife away for me..."
Cold light flashed and blood spilled into the sky.
Chen Beiling looked at the shocked Wan Buhai with blood on the corner of his mouth.
"Dare...dare to die!"
"nice!"
"Dare to die!"
"nice!"
"Dare to die!"
The shocking shout came again.
Xu Tao stepped over Chen Beiling's body without hesitation. He endured the inconvenience and knelt down in front of Wan Buhai, holding the long knife in his hand on his neck.
"Please give me some advice, Commander-in-Chief!"
"The commander-in-chief won't allow it for even a moment. The general and others will continue to ask for the number!"
The more than 10,000 wounded soldiers behind him raised their weapons and howled.
"Give me a gift!"
"Give me a gift!"
"Give me a gift!"
Wan Buhai staggered back two steps and glanced at the more than 10,000 wounded soldiers who were looking at him resolutely.
"Gift, I give you a gift from my commander!"
"Cai Jun, bring Bai Fan!"
"Commander!"
"Naphan!"
"Got the order!"
A moment later, Cai Jun held up a piece of white rice and sent it to Wan Buhai. Wan Buhai suddenly pulled out the sword from his waist and slashed it in his hand.
"Commander!"
"Commander!"
"Back away, I will sacrifice my blood to you!"
The generals had no choice but to step aside and look at Wan Buhai worriedly.
Wan Buhai spread Bai Fan on the ground, raised his bleeding left hand to sprinkle on Bai Fan, and in a moment, the scrawled and tragic number was held in Wan Buhai's hand.
"Xu Tao obeys the order!"
"General Xu Tao obeys the order!"
"The number does not mean dare to die!"
"And for the brave man to be invincible, the country will be at peace and the people will be safe!"
"Xu Tao has received the order and number, the brave man is invincible, the country is peaceful and the people are safe!"
Wan Buhai took a deep breath: "Take over!"
Xu Tao staggered and took the flag, grinning widely, and turned to look at the more than 10,000 wounded soldiers with fanatical eyes.
"Brothers, we got the serial number. General Chen Beiling is waiting for us on Huangquan Road!"
"We agreed to go together and return together, how could we keep him waiting for so long!"
"Besides, Chen Beiling doesn't have two more eggs, so how can he drink all the tea from the Lord of Hell!"
"The time has come to serve the country, go kill the enemy!"
