Chapter 2152 Xiao Rui arrives
The spring rain is continuous and the wind and snow melt.
There is not much wind and sunshine in the spring in Mobei. It is either raining or the sky is full of wild sand. It brings hardships to the Hu people in Mobei, but it also tempers a character of being brave and fearless of death. The tenacity to brave the world.
Under the spring rain, looking at Yudujun Mountain in the distance, the top is still covered with snow.
The road underfoot was extremely muddy. The horses' hooves stepped in and pulled out, bringing up a stream of mud. The wheels crushed into the sugary mud, creating deep ruts. The accompanying soldiers had to jump off their horses and risk their lives. Under the continuous drizzle, stepping on the mud, shouting slogans and struggling to push the vehicle filled with luggage out of the mud pit.
The quietest time in Mobei is not the winter when the wind and snow howl in the icy sky, but the spring with continuous rain. The entire Mobei has become a muddy pond. Even the Hu cavalry who flew hundreds of miles away have to lie down obediently. In the camp...
Xiao Rui was riding on horseback. His formerly pampered white face had already been darkened and exhausted by the wind and frost in Mobei. Rainwater slowly dripped from the edge of the bamboo hat above his head.
Looking at the continuous army behind them marching hard on the muddy road, I couldn't help but sigh secretly.
I have been living in the prosperous and prosperous place of Guanzhong since I was born. Even though I have seen countless words in books describing the bitter cold and hardships in the Mobei beyond the Great Wall, there is nothing more direct than seeing it with my own eyes and being there. , more shocking?
After the joy of being suddenly promoted to a high position and being a pastor, there is an unfathomable gloom about the future...
Pursing his lips, Xiao Rui encouraged him loudly: "Everyone, work harder! We have traveled thousands of miles all the way. In front of us is Zhao Xincheng. We have the robes of Youtun Guard and Youwu Guard to support us. We will rest there by then." , everyone can take a break and take a breath.”
"Here!"
The order was passed on, and the soldiers gathered their strength and trudged hard.
Marching in this kind of weather will lead to low morale due to lack of physical strength, which is a taboo in the army. Fortunately, the Hu tribe near Yu Dujun Mountain had already been wiped out by Xue Wanche and Xue Rengui. Otherwise, if a group of Hu tribe cavalry emerged at this time, the Tang army would definitely suffer a tragic defeat...
It's not that Xiao Rui had to rush on his way, but that this season happened to be the time when Mobei had abundant rain. A light rain fell for three or two days. When it finally cleared up, after walking only a few miles, a black cloud floated. When we came over, it rained again.
There is enough rain and the temperature is low, so the ground hardly ever gets dry.
He didn't dare to lead tens of thousands of troops on a leisurely tour of the mountains and rivers, delaying for two or three months before arriving at Yudujun Mountain...
Fortunately, as we were near Zhaoxin City, the road was trampled by horseback riding by Hu herdsmen all year round, which made the road surface relatively hard and less affected by the rain. The road condition was acceptable, and the marching speed was slightly accelerated.
When the army arrived at Zhao Xincheng, panting and almost exhausted, they were all dumbfounded...
Where is there any trace of a "city"?
The entire vast flat land on the mountainside is full of ruins, and the collapsed bricks and mortar of the bombed-out houses are scattered everywhere. And just above these ruins, there is a man with a layer of cloth tied around his face to cover his mouth and nose. The Tang army opened the ruins from time to time, dug out corpses one by one, and then pushed them to the west side on simple carts.
Several large pits were dug out near the mountain wall, one after another.
Even from a distance, one can clearly see that there are countless corpses piled up densely in the pit...
At this time, some soldiers were planting gunpowder on the bare hillside, leading out a fuse that was tens of meters long and wrapped in oil paper. After lighting it, they ran away.
When the soldiers ran away, the waterproof fuse was not affected by the light rain at all. Black smoke emitted "chichi", igniting the buried gunpowder.
There was a muffled sound of "boom", and then the earth shook.
Half of the hillside was blown down and a large crater was buried.
Xiao Rui's eyes twitched.
Tang Jun behind him was stunned.
How many people did this bitch kill?
Several months have passed since the battle with Zhao Xincheng, and the bodies of the Hu people killed that day have not been disposed of yet...
When they walked closer and saw the "Jingguan" built with countless Hu corpses piled up in the north of the ruins of Zhao Xincheng, everyone took a breath of cold air.
A lieutenant behind Xiao Rui swallowed hard and murmured: "Mother! Is Fang Erlang going to kill and become a demon? Look at this Beijing view, and then look at the corpse pit. I'm afraid I won't kill anyone." Tens of thousands of people!”
Another person was also frightened: "Fortunately, when Fang Erlang's victory report arrived in Chang'an, many people said that he lied about the military situation and pretended to claim military merits. What can you say about Xue Yantuo's 150,000 army, even if it is 150,000 sheep? How many were killed? Now it seems that Fang Erlang couldn't find out the number at all, so he randomly quoted a number...it was only a few!"
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The people mobilized to Mobei to guard this territory this time are all the elite soldiers of the Tang Dynasty. They have seen the world in these years of fighting in the north and south.
Who doesn't have two lives in his hands?
But now, looking at the corpses scattered all over the mountains and plains, everyone is shocked.
Xiao Rui took a deep breath, looked at the group of people approaching from a distance, and said to the left and right: "This place can no longer be stationed. It seems that the army cannot rest yet and has to reach Yu Dujun Mountain in one go."
Everyone nodded sadly.
It is spring now. Even though the temperature is lower, the corpses are still starting to rot and the epidemic bacteria are spreading. If you stay here for one night, you will know how many soldiers will be infected with the epidemic bacteria.
I rubbed my two legs that were already stiff and numb astride the horse, and my morale dropped again...
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More than ten feet apart, both sides dismounted at the same time.
After walking a few steps, they came close and greeted each other.
They are all acquaintances, so there is no need to pay too much attention to etiquette. After a few pleasantries, Fang Jun smiled and asked: "I really didn't expect that it was Prince Consort Xiao who got this job."
Coincidentally, the three people with the highest titles and positions here, Xue Wanche, Fang Jun, and Xiao Rui, were all princes-in-law of the Tang Dynasty.
Xiao Rui said: "I can't believe it. After all, I have never had the experience of being in charge of a political party, and now I have suddenly become the Great Protector of the Hanhai Protectorate. I am afraid that I will let down His Majesty's kindness. I am really frightened and trembling!"< br>
This is really not a polite statement.
Xiao Rui is a confident person. If he is placed anywhere in the Ten Paths of the Tang Dynasty, he will not be afraid at all and believes that he can make a difference. However, this place is after all thousands of miles away from the border of the Tang Dynasty in Mobei. It is the area where Tiele tribes thrive and live. The surrounding Hu tribe is watching with eager eyes. If one makes the slightest mistake, it will be an irreversible outcome and there will be no recovery.
He really feels guilty...
Fang Jun had a different relationship with him. He stepped forward and patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Only when you are in awe and work hard at night can you not forget your original intention and forge ahead. Come on, come on, let me introduce you to all the deserters for Xiao Duhu. Heroes of the North, from now on, we are all the nobles and ministers of the Tang Dynasty, and we should join hands to be loyal to the emperor and patriotic!”
"Bazhuo has seen the Great Protector."
"Tumidu has seen the Great Protector."
"Tumazhi has seen the Great Protector."
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More than ten chiefs and Qushuai from Tiele tribes came forward one by one and showed great respect.
It would be disrespectful to say that although the Protector-General looks gentle and kind, he is actually a nobleman of the Tang Dynasty. He has tens of thousands of tiger and wolf warriors under his command. Who knows if he is just a smiling tiger, smiling in front of his face but wielding a knife behind his back?
The Han people are treacherous, and there are many people who have made an agreement before and then broke it up...
Xiao Rui has no experience in running a political party, but after all he is an outstanding talent cultivated by aristocratic families. Facing these chiefs, Qu Shuai is not weak at all. He nods slightly, his face is easy-going, but his tone is as sharp as a sharp edge. Mang: "I have been entrusted by Your Majesty to serve as the Chief Protector of the Hanhai Protectorate. I shoulder the responsibility of bridging the hatred between Hu and Han and the war between the North and the South. I fight with trepidation, fear, and dare not sleep at night! You are all heroes of Mobei, The heroes of the moment must know the current affairs and know how to advance and retreat. They should join hands with the Protector and unite to govern Mobei so that millions of Tiele tribes can live and work in peace and contentment. If anyone dares to act against the will and has ulterior motives. , To destroy the great cause of the reconciliation between the Hu and Han Dynasties, I will lead the tiger and wolf troops to fight against the rebellion and impose sanctions. If the whole family suffers, the body will die and the reputation will be ruined, it will be a self-destructive road. Don't say it is unforeseen!"
These words were not harsh, but filled with murderous intent. The chiefs and commanders present were sweating and sweating, and they were spitting with difficulty.
Sure enough, no one in the Tang Dynasty is easy to get along with...
Fang Jun smiled and stood with his hands behind his hands. From now on, he must give up his position as the leader and promote Xiao Rui to the core position.
But this young man really impressed him, he obviously had a lot of skills...(End of Chapter)