Chapter 8 Chapter 8 Reunion after a long absence

Longying suddenly shouted: "My mother! Am I wrong? The eagle is back again." The beautiful woman with her arms around his waist coquettishly waved her hands, and shouted ecstatically, "O Condor! We are here!" The condor swooped down from the sky, circled, and flew to Meixiu Nafuxiang's shoulder, grabbing the beauty Xuexue and screaming in pain. Long Ying laughed loudly and said: "The real Lord Ying, please hold your claws high, and don't make a few bloodstains on the beauty's perfect body." Xue'er didn't need his orders, she let go of her four hooves, and stabbed towards the hundred riders who appeared in the distance.

Hengkong Muye hugged Longying tightly, with tears in his eyes, and said excitedly: "Longying is indeed my brother who is loyal to Hengkong Muye. Sora Makino is very grateful." Long Ying grabbed his shoulders, pushed them away a little, examined his face carefully, and sighed: "Brother, you have worked hard. The younger brother fought and fled, and stretched his muscles and bones along the way. What's the matter? Ha! As long as we can see each other again Alright. Let us fight side by side again to take Luoxi City back from the traitors." Hengkong Muye looked as good as before, the brutal struggle of the past two years did not leave marks on his face, only a little thinner.

Feng Guoting and Wan Renyu hugged them from the left and right, showing their true feelings for Long Ying's safety. The 200 soldiers who came with them all sacrificed their weapons, shouted and cheered, and saluted the dragon eagle, and their voices echoed over the grassland. Hengkong Muye's hot tears finally shed, but his tone was excited and joyful, and he said loudly: "My brother fought wits and bravery, surrounded by thousands of enemy troops, rode alone, broke through the encirclement, and left as soon as he said, The world was turned upside down, and the enemy blocked the mountain road, and we arrived at the plateau without anyone noticing. When we were worried about Meixiu Nana, the great news suddenly came from Luoxi City 20 days ago. The enemy who intercepted you in Qiangtang went back with heavy casualties. The Tocharian master Mi Nantian, whom Qin Mei relied on in the morning, took the blame and resigned. My brother has suffered so much."

When Meixiu Nafu's name was mentioned, the blond beauty threw herself on Longying's back and cried excitedly. Wan Renyu sighed: "You kid is really skilled. With your own strength, you actually forced back more than a thousand elite fighters and masters of the opponent. It is said that the opponent killed and injured nearly 200 people. My grandma, how is it possible?" Hengkong Muye said: "This matter has spread to many cities, and everyone in the Qin Dynasty can't sleep peacefully, but I am very popular, more than a dozen nearby battle castles all surrendered to me, and my army strength suddenly increased to 10,000 With 5,000 people, they already have the power to fight Qin Mei."

Feng Guoting said: "I knew that no one would be able to do anything to our Lord Ying." Long Ying said: "The war has reached the most critical moment. Every action we take now will directly affect the final outcome. Come! Let us immediately hold the first military meeting on the plateau to decide our future." These words were spoken in Tubo language, sonorous and clear, all the soldiers immediately erupted into more enthusiastic cheers, and the grassland was also shaken by the applause. In the camp tent, the four-foot-square cloth is spread out, showing the mountains and rivers of the Tubo Kingdom.

The 200 soldiers just now were the vanguard team that came along. The army arrived one after another, and a large number of mules and yaks brought in food and goods. By dusk, nearly 6,000 soldiers had assembled in this corner of the grassland. The flags are like the sea, the tents are everywhere, and the morale is like a rainbow. Now no one suspects that Long Ying is another "Young Marshal" Kou Zhong. Hengkong Muye said: "Currently, the total army strength on the plateau is 80,000 people. If you count the coalition forces who came back from the south, the army strength is 110,000 people. In terms of numbers, they have an absolute advantage. .”

The six people in the tent were all listening to his analysis because no one knew the situation of the enemy and ourselves better than him. In addition to Long Ying, Feng Guoting and Wan Ren Yu, there is also Lin Zhuang.This time he successfully led Feng Guoting and Wan Renyu to the plateau, and because of their help, he repelled the enemy army besieging Zhonglongyi, made great contributions, and was promoted by Hengkong Muye as a general. The other is Tian Mu Jinfang, who is Hengkong Muye's younger brother, who belongs to the royal family. He is tall and strong, with strong martial arts skills. He is one of Hengkong Muye's three generals. He is only thirty years old and young and promising.The most rare thing is to be calm and calm, not just a brave man who only shows off his skills.

Hengkong Muye said coldly: "Although the enemy has a large lead in terms of soldiers, they seem to be strong and weak. First, they surrounded my battle fort with 20,000 people. Not only were they unable to attack for a long time, but also because I had the help of Brother Wan and Brother Feng, I captured them. Repelled and defeated, Brother Wan and Brother Feng even beheaded three of their generals. After this battle, several dignitaries in Luoxi City who have always had a good relationship with me sent envoys to communicate with me secretly, which shows that they are dissatisfied with the conquest , there are plenty of people there."

His eyes turned to Tian Mu Jinfang, and he nodded slightly. Tian Mujin said respectfully: "Three days ago, we received news that the vanguard of nearly 15,000 people, headed by the confiscated general Gao Jie, set out from Luoxi City and came straight. It is to contain us so that we cannot divide our forces to deal with the coalition forces returning from Altun Mountain." Wan Renyu explained to Longying: "This time we came here to join you, precisely to defeat the coalition forces that had traveled a long distance and take advantage of the situation to regain the Doma Battle Fort located in the northeast of Zhonglongyi. After the defeat of the enemy's siege army, including its commander Lai Jingxiong Kubituo, some of them fled to this fort, and the current strength of the army should be less than 2,000, many of whom are wounded."

Tubo does not have a big city like Middle Earth, but a much smaller battle fortress. It chooses a dangerous place in a place and builds a war fort with high walls and thick walls.In terms of the standard of a fortress, it is large in scale. There are not only garrisons, but also temples, granaries, plantations, and archery towers at key points. The water source is sufficient, which is easy to defend but difficult to attack. The plateau is sparsely populated, and the battle fort is the most suitable symbol and facility to declare the sovereignty of a place. Hengkong Muye continued: "If we go east along the river, we can reach Doma Battle Fort in two days' journey. As long as we pull out this lonely fort, all the battle forts in the east will be in my hands. The coalition forces who came back , is also in my pocket."

Long Ying asked: "Under normal circumstances, how long would it take to break through the current Doma Battle Fort?" Hengkong Muye sighed: "Every battle castle has been carefully designed. For example, Doma Battle Castle is located on the Hushou Mountain on the north bank of the Dahe River. It is surrounded by mountains on three sides. Only the south side has a slope leading to the Fort Gate. As long as there are hundreds of people. You can keep it for ten days and a half months, otherwise we would have captured it long ago." Long Ying finally understood the difference of fighting on the plateau.It is also because of this that Hengkong Muye can live to this day. Feng Guoting frowned and said: "To capture the battle fort, we must use superior forces, besieged heavily, cut off food and water, or break through with surprise troops. Fortunately, there is the head of Lord Ying. We must come up with a way." Everyone laughed, and the atmosphere became a little more relaxed. Long Ying smiled and said: "I smell the smell of a trap." Instead of being surprised, Hengkong Muye was overjoyed, and said, "I would like to hear the details." Long Ying said: "The key point is the enemy's troops coming from Luoxi City with drums and gongs, marching towards our land. Although they put on a vanguard posture, we mistakenly think that there is a main army coming later. , In fact, it is the Qin Dynasty's strategy to confuse the enemy." Wan Renyu said, "Is it a hunch or an analysis?" Long Ying said: "It's a combination of both. Since Qin Wu suffered successive defeats in Zhonglongyi and Qiangtang, this battle cannot be lost. If it is so easy for us to see through his intentions, we only need to close the gate of the battle fort. There is enough food and water in the fort for two or three years. Who will suffer if we continue to entangle? As long as we use defense instead of attack, we will definitely drag down the army who is not stable and demoralized. So Qin There is no need to fight another powerful one to restore the decline that is just like a river. Tell me first, how many available soldiers does Qin have now?" On behalf of Hengkong Muye, Tian Mujinfang replied: "There were 80,000 enemies who came to attack our battle fort in Luoxie City that day, including nearly 30,000 Turkic soldiers. You can't say that you are the best. Although you successfully captured the battle fort , but the casualties were heavy, at least ten thousand people. Later, they chased us for thousands of miles, and added the battle of the siege, and lost more than ten thousand people. Therefore, although it is said that there are 150,000 soldiers, the number of people who can be called elite soldiers should not be more 40,000, and we need to keep a large number of troops stationed in the capital, and the number of soldiers that can be shown to others is at most 50,000 to 60,000, including many soldiers who were forced to come back temporarily." Long Ying said happily: "Then there should be ten thousand to fifteen thousand people!" Wan Renyu laughed hoarsely and said, "You're showing off again, what on earth are you thinking of?" Longying said: "Anyone who has a little bit of military knowledge also knows that we should never fight a war on two fronts, otherwise we will only be beaten left and right. Your country's Qinling is powerful enough. Let’s start a war, and the other side will fight for the four towns of Anxi in the Western Regions, and everyone will see the result, and even lost their lives in the end.” Hengkong Muye said: "In other words, brother agrees that we will take Doma first, and then kill the coalition forces that come back to the ground, and then turn the arrow to deal with the enemy army from the west. Sigh! Your tone just now seems to have other ideas. I now I began to understand why the Turkic people are so afraid of you, and even my brother, I also feel that you are unpredictable." Longying said: "At the beginning, I also had this idea, and now I see that you also think the same way, so we know that Qin did not have the same idea. Since Qin didn't see through us, of course there are other methods. Ha! Tell me, in Luoxi City and the dragons In the post, which battle castle is the most powerful?" Even Wan Renyu and Feng Guoting, who were familiar with him, were still confused by his sudden and stray words, let alone others. Lin Zhuang, who had been silent all this time, blurted out: "It should be in the west of the Hengduan Mountains, south of the Tanggula Mountains, and north of the Yarlung Zangbo River. Bowo Battle Fortress can reach the Luoxie City in the west in ten days. Where is the imperial conquest of heavy troops, with an army strength of more than ten thousand." Long Ying patted his legs and said: "My little brother finally sees the dawn of victory, the devil has the leisure to talk with Qin, I want to stab him in the heart with a knife. Ha! It's so refreshing!" Seeing everyone staring at him, listening to him talking to himself, he said awkwardly: "Please forgive me for being excited for a while, because I guessed that Qin didn't have that bastard's tricks. Everyone, please imagine the following situation. , it is precisely to force us to attack Battle Fort Doma, leaving the coalition forces returning to the plateau helpless and in a dilemma. However, Battle Fort Doma is well prepared and can make us unable to attack for a long time at any time. , we are in a predicament of being pinched, and the best situation can only be a stalemate. At this moment, the enemy suddenly arrives with an elite force of 10,000 to 15,000, and suddenly launches a sneak attack. How long can it last?" Wan Renyu said: "Where did this enemy army come from? How could it be hidden from us?" Hengkong Muye applauded: "Brilliant! Brilliant! Really brilliant! This army is the enemy's elite fighters who sneaked in from Bowo. They crossed the Nujiang River and the Lancang River, avoided Zhonglongyi, took a westward route, and crossed the Tuotuo River. River, follow Brother Long’s old road to Zhaling Lake and Ering Lake, and run long distances to us who are sinking in the mud. This can really avoid people’s eyes and ears, and we will not notice it from thousands of miles away.” Longying said: "As long as you give me 2,000 people, I can not only kill none of the elite soldiers of 10,000 people, but also take advantage of the situation to seize the Bowo Battle Fort and shake the foundation of the conquest. Let Luoxie City return to the hands of the prince." Hengkong Muye frowned and said, "Don't two thousand people think it's too weak?" Long Ying said confidently: "More importantly, the prince must secure the current territory. With a huge force and surprise tactics, it is difficult for the opponent to supply supplies, and the Turkic people are not used to the hot and cold climate on the plateau. , once Doma Battle Fort can't support so many people, there will be a shortage of food, and winter will be two months away, I, Bao Baojun, Shang Kui, will withdraw in a hurry, and dare not stay for another day. This is called four or two, why? Do you want to fight them hard?" Tian Mujinfang was overjoyed and said: "Most of the coalition forces are Turkic, and the remaining troops, even with the soldiers from Doma Battle Fort, are still unable to attack any of our battle forts." Long Ying said: "The two thousand fighters given to me must be the most elite fighters. Every time I fight, I use my wits but not my courage. I don't have the capital to fight anymore, so I put all my eggs in one basket and take time out of Bowo's troops to deploy thousands of miles away. The tactics of a surprise attack, don't say two thousand people, one thousand people can break through Bowo. What's more, I will keep the enemy unaware until we reach the top of the wall. " Hengkong Muye shot a strange light, and said in a deep voice: "Brother! I finally grasped the dawn of victory you mentioned. When Bowo fell into my hands and tightened the throat of the eastern part of the city, the Turks panicked again. Withdraw the troops, and more battle castles will join me." Longying smiled and said, "It's not that there are more battle forts, but all the battle forts, including the capital." Feng Guoting smiled wryly and said: "This kid always likes to hide some things. That kid lifted the loyal head from under the table that day. I forgot to beat him up because I was too happy, but I really should beat him up." There was laughter in the tent. Long Ying then told in detail how Qin Mei instructed Hua Lu to cooperate with Da Jiang Lian in human trafficking. Hengkong Muye said: "It's unimaginable that Dairen Banong Nangza and Kai Gui Duonang are the instigators behind this incident." Long Ying said: "If my prediction is correct, the whole thing is a conspiracy conceived by Da Jiang Lian Kuan Yu, so first your elder brother was attacked in Da Jiang, and then your king was assassinated and killed. Maybe the one who assassinated your king was The dead warriors of the secret race, only they have the patience and ability to hide and disappear." Wan Chengjing's face couldn't help appearing in his mind, this person is very likely to be the number one master of the secret clan, only others have this ability.But did not say it. Wan Renyu said: "I really don't understand why the mysterious man is doing so much for the Turkic people?" Hengkong Muye's eyes shot out hatred, and he said: "Sooner or later, the Turkic people will settle this account. Now let's take down Qin Mei, Dairen Banong Nangza and Kaigui Duonang who are the minions of tigers." He pondered again: "No! After the capture of Bowo, I will issue a statement condemning the confiscation. All the crimes, including colluding with the Dajiang Alliance for human trafficking, breaking the oath of alliance, assassinating the former master, having an affair with Zhi Qingli, and holding the young master hostage The unacceptable evil deeds are all attributed to him. This is a political trick. It doesn't matter whether he has done it or not. The choice to believe him or not is based on self-interest. , will all vote on my side.” Turning to Longying, he said, "Brother! We have to separate temporarily again. I will return to Zhonglong Station tomorrow morning and leave two thousand people for you. Tian Mu Jinfang and Lin Zhuang will go with you. Of course, you two good brothers are indispensable." Then he said to Tian Mu Jinfang and Lin Zhuang: "This time Lord Ying is in full command, you are just doing some military affairs for him. Do you understand?" The two happily agreed. Hengkong Makino said with a dumb smile: "It's the first time for Meixiu Nafu to disobey me, but after she sneaked to meet you, I couldn't get angry with her. When I saw her just now, I almost wanted to praise her for her good sneaking, It's a good slip, but I just endured it and didn't say it." All smiles. Wan Renyu said: "That kind of worry is indescribable. I am afraid that she will not find you, which means that you will not be able to sneak to the plateau. I am also afraid that she will find you and cause the enemy to be alarmed. The west is all enemy forces. , Traveling thousands of miles is really hard compared to climbing to the sky." Feng Guoting said: "We also guessed that you would take advantage of the terrifying environment in Qiangtang to avoid the enemy's pursuit, but we never thought that you would be able to force back the enemy's chasing troops." Hengkong Makino said enthusiastically, "How did you do it?" Longying said: "I'm talking about love while fighting. Ha! Qiang Tang is not that scary, and there are fresh fish to satisfy our hunger from time to time. What I fear most is the desert, and I tremble when I hear the word 'desert'. If The prince doesn't mind, please let Meixiu Nafu go with me." Hengkong Muye said: "She is your woman, you can do whatever you like, you don't need my brother's consent. Ha!" Wan Renyu rubbed his stomach and said happily, "It's time for wildfire barbecue! Let's heal our stomachs while listening to the number one master storyteller in Middle-earth, telling us how to escape in the desert in his usual exaggerated way. , crossed the blockade, boarded the plateau, and then traveled thousands of miles. How about the moving process from the west of the plateau to the east?" Everyone laughed and left the camp, ending the military meeting that decided the future fate of the plateau. Two thousand elite soldiers headed by Long Ying advanced at full speed, and a team of mules and yaks to transport food and goods came slowly from the rear. Two days later, they arrived at the eastern end of Hoh Xil Mountain and set up camp. There is a condor with the wind passing through the court as a spy, and there is nothing to stir in the land of a hundred miles.It will not be hidden from its sharp eyes overlooking the earth.Eagle eagles living on the plateau can be seen everywhere in this area, and some of them are closer in size to condor eagles. Longying ordered his subordinates to take a good rest and recharge their batteries to cope with the upcoming battle.On the other hand, he, Wan Renyu, Feng Guoting and the blond beauty who refused to leave for a moment rode towards the direction of the Tuotuo River. To come here from Bowo, you must cross the Tanggula Pass, so once you have mastered the enemy's strategy.Its route has been calculated, and it is not afraid that the enemy will not be found. Four people and three horses, galloping freely in the grassland, it's a pleasure.It was not until they reached the hills and mountains northeast of the Tuotuo River that they stopped to rest. The four sat on a high pile of rocks, watching the magnificent sunset on the plateau. Meixiu Nafu politely did not sit on Longying's lap, but leaned against him and said, "We started from the source of the Yellow River, and returned to the source of the Great River!" Wan Renyu, who was sitting on the other side of Longying, nodded and said: "It feels really weird, it makes people expand their minds, and they know that they will never return to their previous appearance. This is called experience." After the wind crossed the judge, he got up, walked a few steps to the other side, stepped on a big rock, looked up to find the eagle, and said: "Only the three of us know that we can watch the tuo in the sunset together." Tuohe is such a precious thing, and only after being born and dying can it be so profound and moving in feeling." Wan Renyu said: "Mr. Feng's words are very interesting. We are also friends in adversity. Now we can fight side by side in the highest grassland on the earth. What else can we ask for in this life?" Meixiu Nafu said intoxicatedly: "What you said is really beautiful." Long Ying turned his head to carefully examine her undulating and sharp outline like a spiritual mountain, and said with a smile: "Fortunately, Meixiu Nafu met my younger brother first, otherwise she would definitely marry one of them." Wan Renyu laughed dumbly and said: "The boy really knows how to flatter, this sentence is the best flattery. Meixiu Nafu's beauty, just take a look at it, like the source of a great river, you will never forget it." Meixiu Nafu was coaxed into laughing like silver bells.