"General, this way, this way..."
The remaining troops of the Northern Frontier Army fled for more than an hour.
More than an hour!
In the end, everyone was exhausted, and some horses even died from exhaustion. The whole team was dragging their feet, and no one knew how many people died from exhaustion on the road. Zheng Yuxing looked at it with despair...
One hundred thousand troops!
A hundred thousand troops!
So far, only 18,000 are left!
Eighty-two thousand battle losses!
Moreover, at this time, these 18,000 soldiers were already frightened out of their courage. Whenever there is any disturbance around them, they will be frightened to death.
horrible!
Too cruel!
Who would have thought that the firemen of the Western Region Construction Corps could hunt them down for an hour! Can't it be burned to death in an hour? of course not! Instead, some vanguards led by Ling Chen came forward and started the flame relay before the previous batch of burning people were burned to death...
When Zheng Yuxing saw this scene, there was actually a trace of fear in his rock-hard heart that had been on the battlefield for a long time.
Who can defeat such an army?
"Uncle, this Ling Chen is crazy, he is a complete lunatic!"
The third prince was also very embarrassed at this time, his face twisted and he cursed.
Zheng Yuxing smiled bitterly and glanced at him slowly, with mixed feelings. From the beginning to the end, it was the third prince who was instigating him behind his back, planning all this, and experiencing all this.
To this day, this is simply a nightmare for Zheng Yuxing.
The plan that the third prince thought was seamless was actually full of loopholes and unexpected situations when it was implemented. Sure enough... the third prince, who has lived in Beijing for a long time, is still too immature in terms of strategy and the overall situation... But what can he do? The third prince is his master.
He was worried that the Liangzhou forces would be completely eradicated by Liu Zheng, so it was natural for him to resist.
only.
Now it seems that he took the initiative to kill someone...
He smiled bitterly in his heart. Looking at these 18,000 remnant soldiers, for the first time, he felt a little desolate. He felt that he was old - compared to the energetic, extreme and sharp Ling Chen, he was really old. ? More than enough to defend but not enough to attack?
"Uncle, you must never give up any opportunity!"
The third prince was still advising beside him: "If the chariot master fights like this, the city will definitely be empty. Do the countries in the Western Regions not want to take back their lost territory? We should go back to Rongshan Pass and assemble an army of 100,000 to kill every carbine. They will definitely be attacked from both sides. The driver must!"
Zheng Yuxing nodded.
This analysis is quite reasonable.
After a few military orders, the remaining 18,000 soldiers were reunited. Looking at the state of these people, Zheng Yuxing did not intend to return to Rongshan Pass.
Rest on the spot, find water on the spot, and wait for reinforcements from the troops from the northern border of Rongshan Pass.
However……
They didn't expect it.
The Northern Army they wanted to wait for did not come, but what they waited for was the end of this famous general of the Longyan Dynasty.
…
The Kucha Army is coming!
The whole city was in panic.
The people of the Western Region Construction Corps had not had time to collect the ashes outside the city, nor had they had time to grieve the passing of their brothers, so they began to strengthen the defenses - is this how the Western Region Construction Corps attracts hatred? As soon as the Northern Border Army left, the Western Region Army came.
Many people are confused.
When can we settle down?
When can the homes they want be built?
The Kucha Army is already on the road and will probably arrive early tomorrow morning.
Could it be that a war is about to happen again? But looking at the car division at this time, it was already devastated, and the normal order in the city had been destroyed... How to deal with the enemy, how to fight?
"Miss, we..."
Xiaotao was very anxious.
Let the princess of Dawan Kingdom challenge the governor of Dawan Kingdom?
this……
Do things in the world really have to be such a coincidence?
The former king of Qiuci and the current governor was named Wu Kaiti. Xie Chan was very familiar with this person... he was a well-known old cunning and old fox.
Here, we should mention the history of Qiuci.
The ancient kingdom of Kucha was the Kuqa area in later generations. Its country leads to Yanqi in the east, Gumo in the west, Wusu in the north, and Loulan in the south. In fact, Qiuci's geographical location in the Western Region is more central than Loulan. It is connected in all directions and is a place of economic intersection. Once upon a time, the collision of various cultures created the glory of Kucha civilization. Once upon a time, Kucha was the most powerful country in the Western Regions. It was once extremely prosperous. The Guanglun of Kucha's city wall was even as long as Chang'an City, five or six miles long. However, this unique geographical location made all the major forces and kingdoms eye Qiuci.
It is said that after Xie Xuan entered the Western Regions, he borrowed troops from the Xiongnu to capture Qiuci first! This laid a solid foundation for his unification of the Northern and Western Regions. After that, Xie Xuan began to isolate himself from the country, and Qiuci's once central position in the Western Region began to wither away...
Therefore...
The Governor of Qiuci, let me mention it, actually has resentment towards Xie Xuan.
It's just that Xie Xuan's Dawan Kingdom is too powerful, so he has been holding back.
"Did he finally take it anymore?"
Xie Chan shouted coldly.
The geographical location of Qiuci is very subtle in the territory of the Western Regions. He could even bypass Yanqi and reach Chaushi directly. This also means...
The Qiuci army did not need to pass through Yanqi at all.
Moreover, the charioteers coming from Qiuci were faster than those from Dawan. Therefore, when sending troops from Qiuci, there is no need to pass through Yanqi first.
so……
This resulted in the fact that at this time, it was impossible to tell whether the Kucha army was an enemy or a friend.
However, in this case, most people want to come over and seek to recover their lost ground.
I'll kill you while you're sick!
This has been the case since ancient times.
"How many soldiers are there?"
Xie Chan asked.
The visitor shook his head, indicating that he was not very clear.
Xie Chan's eyes flashed, and soon she found Ling Chen, Feng Zhen, Xiong Ao and others to discuss the matter together.
Ling Chen said calmly: "I didn't expect that the first one to attack was the Kucha army! Loulan is now powerful and is eyeing Kucha. Kucha only has 100,000 soldiers, so he can send up to 30,000 troops!"
Everyone nodded, deeply agreeing.
At this time, Loulan's 100,000 troops were coveting the Kucha border in the name of "military exercises". At least 70,000 people must be left to defend Kucha. Therefore, if we send out troops and chariot divisions this time, it will certainly not be too much to admit defeat.
Are you here to fish in troubled waters?
When Xiong Ao heard this, he laughed loudly: "Sir Ling, how scared are you of these three barbarians from the Western Regions? Give me, Old Xiong, 20,000 elite soldiers to prevent these barbarians from getting within a hundred miles of the chariot division!"
Upon hearing "barbarian", Xie Chan wanted to hit someone.
Doesn't this mean that she has been included? She glared at Xiong Ao and said: "General Xiong, the chariot division has suffered serious losses this time. There are already 100,000 withered bones. We can no longer withstand the war."
Ling Chen also frowned: "Ignore the victory or defeat for the time being, I'm afraid the people in the city will not be stable..."
Everyone looked at each other.
Is this a fight or not?
indeed.
As soon as the Northern Army left, the Kucha Army came, which indeed made people easily tired and even desperate.
If we retreat from the enemy in this situation, I am afraid that people's hearts will be scattered... Just a dream cannot support the faith of hundreds of thousands.
Dilemma.
No one has a good idea.
Xie Chan thought for a moment and finally took a deep breath: "Leave this matter to me. I need 20,000 elite soldiers!"
Everyone was shocked.
You just said that Qiuci cannot be fought, so you want elite troops? Xiong Ao rolled his eyes and asked the general, isn't this his method?
Who would have thought that Xie Chan smiled bitterly: "Everyone, who can guarantee that there will not be another Cui Gong in Cheshi City at this time? There are not a few people from the Western Regions who have connections with Qiuci!"
Only then did everyone's expressions change.
Careful work!
That's right!
The Qiuci army must have known about the weak situation in Cheshi City, so they sent troops over.
"this……"
"That?"
Xie Chan said calmly: "I brought 20,000 elite troops, not to challenge Kucha, but to make a fool of myself and attack the northern border army! It created the illusion that the city's combat power was empty. If the Kucha army knew about it, they would definitely also want to relax their vigilance. Attacking all night..."
then……
She took a deep breath: "The more relaxed you are, the more opportunities you have. Xie Chan has an elite assassin team. If they take advantage of the night to create chaos and take my head off, this siege can be solved!"
"ah?"
"Thank you, General..."
"this……"
This decision is really too bold.
assassin?
Go to the 30,000-strong army and assassinate me Kaiti? Who can do this?
but……
After thinking about it, it seems that this is the only way left at this time.
A dead horse becomes a live doctor!
Xie Chan saw everyone's worries, but she smiled slightly.
Not easy to assassinate?
The gang of night walkers under him are people who have to eat hard food? As long as it's at night, they are invincible!
although……
She was a little confused about using night travelers from the Western Regions to assassinate the governor of the Western Regions - but she had already led her troops away from the chariot division. Out of sight and out of mind, was it none of her business?
It was decided here that Xie Chan returned to her residence.
"Miss, what did you say?"
"Princess!"
"Absolutely not!"
This time, there were more than thirty night walkers who followed Xie Chan and sneaked into the car division. Everyone was frightened when they heard that the princess asked them to assassinate Wu Kaiti.
I'll mention it!
That was the governor of Dawan Kingdom!
High position and authority.
Is this princess about to rebel at this moment?
Xie Chan snorted coldly: "Brothers, I am aware that Zi Lai has violated my father's will and has evil intentions! This time I send troops, I must have my own way! If the Dawan Kingdom wants to send troops, Jing Jue, Gu Mo, and Wu Su can do it. Why do we need to send troops from Qiuci, where Loulan is eyeing him? His move is tantamount to rebellion, why don't we ignore it?"
When everyone heard this, they looked at each other.
That being said, it is indeed true.
"The Kucha Army are all brothers, so if possible, just stab one of me, Kaiti. Do you understand?"
Xie Chan finally gave the order.
"yes!"
"Honor the princess's order!"
Thirty people quickly slipped into the night.
Xie Chan breathed a sigh of relief, and soon gathered 20,000 elite soldiers in the city - these elite soldiers were all left behind by the Yinzhou Army. They formed combat effectiveness very quickly.
In order to bluff, Xie Chan made it known to the whole city.
There was also a pre-war general mobilization.
"My sons, hunt down the traitor Zheng once and for all!"
Xie Chan was dressed in military uniform, raised her sword and shouted.
Everyone agreed with a roar.
"Kill Thief Zheng and protect our homeland!"
Twenty thousand cavalrymen galloped out of the city with astonishing momentum.
"Little... miss, are we really going to chase Zheng Yuxing?"
Xiao Tao was beside him and asked secretly.
Xie Chan rolled her eyes: "Are you stupid? Can you catch up? Let's go around and come back!"
Xiao Tao then happily said: "Miss is wise!"
