Chapter 2454 Gao Family Colonel
Travel north of Bodaling for more than a thousand miles to Suiyechuan. At the east end of Sichuan there is Rehai and Suiye City. Qichuan connects Shiguo to the west and is about a thousand miles long; Suiye City goes west for more than 400 miles to Qianquan, Qianquan goes west for 140 to 50 miles to Hengluos City, where merchants and Hus from various countries live together for eight or nine miles around the city...
At noon, a group of cavalry came from the east along the Broken Leaf River. Their iron hooves stepped on the fine, rounded gravel that had been washed away by the river for thousands of years. They made a rumbling sound that startled the people who were drinking and fishing by the river. Waterbirds flap their wings and fly high.
The troops continued to move forward, and when they reached a bay, they suddenly ran diagonally towards the north. Inadvertently, they came to a hill and reined in their horses.
The first general, wearing a helmet and carrying armor, set up a pergola and looked into the distance.
The Broken Leaf River flows in a mighty and twisting manner in the distance. The weather is hot, and the water vapor evaporating from the ground turns into a blurry mirage. A small town is on the bank of the river in the distance.
It is said to be a small city, but in fact there is only a low earth wall to intercept ferocious beasts. The surrounding area is only three or four miles, and the tallest building in the city is just a warehouse built of rammed earth...
"Captain Gao Xiaoxiao, we came from the Sea of Atami and followed the Suiye River for more than a hundred miles. We saw Suiye City right in front of us, but where was there half an Arab? Could it be those damned people? The Shiguo people are talking nonsense, misreporting military information, right?”
The country of Shi lived in Yaoxishui. The capital was more than ten miles away. There were millet and wheat, and many good horses. The people were good at fighting. It was six hundred miles southeast and six thousand miles away from Guazhou.
It is one of the Nine Kingdoms of Zhaowu.
Among the troops, some people imitated the appearance of high school lieutenants and looked around, but there was no larger settlement within a hundred miles or so. Not to mention the Arabs in easily recognizable attire, not even the local aboriginals or merchants from the Western Regions could be seen. Half.
Someone next to him also took off his water bag to drink water, and then cursed: "This place is so damn hot! There are not even a shadow of ghosts, where are the Arabs? After more than half a month of this trip, birds are almost fading out of their mouths." It’s better to return to Gongyue City quickly.”
Tang Jun was fond of drinking, but was strictly prohibited from drinking when he was ordered to perform a mission. They had been away from the camp for more than half a month, and their alcohol addiction gradually became uncontrollable.
The Gao Xiaowei put down his hand, took off the water bag from the saddle, unscrewed the lid, raised his head and drank a few big mouthfuls of water, then wiped his thick beard stained with water, looked around, and said in a deep voice: "Don't be careless, I How could he be so lazy when he was ordered by Sima to search for the enemy? It is an indisputable fact that the Arabs went north. Many merchants and herdsmen have discovered their traces, but they still have not been able to grasp their whereabouts. It can be seen that the other party must have done it deliberately and deliberately avoided the detection of our Anxi Army. If their whereabouts are not discovered for a long time, they must have some plans. If you suddenly launch an attack without knowing it, we will all be punished by death!”
"Here!"
"We realize our mistake, Captain, please calm down!"
The soldiers quickly admitted their mistake.
Although this captain was from a noble family, he was highly skilled and had a strong temperament. He rose to prominence not long after he entered the army and was deeply trusted and reused by the Protector and Sima.
The high school lieutenant looked solemn, nodded slowly, waved his hand and said: "For the time being, we will go back to join the rest of the troops. We will find a river bend to camp tonight. Tomorrow we will continue to move forward across Suiye City and explore eastward towards Henglus. ”
"Here!"
All the soldiers agreed with a loud voice, and the high school captain reined in his horse, turned around the dock first, ran down the hill, and returned along the way he came along the Broken Leaf River.
An hour later, we arrived at the camp.
This is also an inlet of Broken Leaves Water. Further east is a series of mountains. The tops of the mountains are covered with white snow. Behind the mountains is the Atami, a lake with clear blue water that never freezes all year round.
And in the far south, there are the Tianshan Mountains that stretch from east to west and wind like a dragon...
The high school lieutenant got off his horse in front of the camp, threw the horse's rein to the guard aside, took off the iron helmet on his head, and strode into the camp.
The Western Region is blazing, and the sun above our heads is as hot as poison. Once we enter the tent, we feel cool and cool, and even our breathing becomes much easier.
Throwing the helmet aside, he stretched out his hand to untie the silk ribbon and took off his armor. He sat in the tent with a large golden sword in his arms, pulled his neck and called out: "Where are the people? Have all the scouts sent out come back?"
Several officers from outside quickly walked in. They came forward to greet them first, and then said: "Everyone has come back one after another, and you, the captain, are the latest. However, the general asked carefully and found no trace of any Arabs."
The Gao Gao Lieutenant touched his thick beard and said solemnly: "What exactly is going on? So many people say they have seen Arab cavalry going deep into this place, and even saw them not far from Broken Leaf City, but why do we Digging three feet, but still can't find his whereabouts? ”
An officer said solemnly: "When things go wrong, there must be monsters. The less traces of the Arabs are found, the more cautious we must be. Maybe the Arabs have a plan and want to attack the countries in the Western Region!" ”
The high school lieutenant took it seriously and said repeatedly: "That's true! I ordered you to go down immediately. The number of sentries will be doubled at night. Be careful and take precautions. Until tomorrow, we will accelerate forward, cross Broken Leaf City, and walk in the direction of Henglus." Let’s go, I can’t believe that we can’t find the Arab cavalry!”
"Here!"
Immediately go down and convey the order.
No one in the entire camp dared to slack off.
In the evening, the setting sun hung on the horizon, and the afterglow of the setting sun illuminated the broken leaves and water red, making the vast land look more majestic and majestic.
As the golden crow falls, the temperature cools down.
The temperature difference between day and night in the Western Region is too great. During the day, the scorching sun hangs above your head, so hot that a layer of oil can appear all over your body. The gravel ground is so hot that you can feel your feet burning when you step on it with leather boots. But at night, it feels hot. It's cool breeze and extremely comfortable.
Of course, in a few months, the temperature will drop sharply, and you won't feel much difference during the day. At night, you will have to cover yourself with fur to sleep.
Entering September, you might wake up one day to a heavy snow covering the sky and the earth, and the surrounding fields are vast...
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The Gao Gao Lieutenant sat alone in his tent. He took out his horizontal knife and looked at the edge of it by the candlelight. Then he took out a small whetstone from his bag, unscrewed the water bag, poured some water and sharpened it. On the knife stone, it was slowly ground.
As the blade gradually became sharper and brighter, the depression caused by the Gao Gao Lieutenant's search for the enemy's disappearance was slightly relieved, and it gradually became brighter.
Thinking about the past nights in Chang'an, where they played songs and acted wildly, I couldn't help but feel a slight curl of the corner of my mouth.
What did you do more often throughout the day?
This vast desert and mighty rivers are the place where good men play. This career of military service and riding thousands of miles is the life ambition of good men!
Those dandy behaviors and drunkenness in the past are so shameful when I think about it carefully now!
No wonder Fang Erlang can become the most outstanding person among the younger generation. He used to be dissatisfied, but after seeing the vast Western Region, where soldiers and soldiers are fighting fiercely every day and waiting for danger, it seems that his horizons have broadened, his mind has become clear, and his realm has suddenly improved. Jumped up a notch.
Looking back at those dandy boys who spend their days fighting cockfights and jealousy, it is indeed unsightly.
This is the life I, Gao Zhenxing, want!
He picked up the water bag and took a deep gulp of cold water, wiped his beard, and clicked his tongue. He hadn't been able to drink alcohol for a long time since he left Yueyue City, and the alcohol worms in his stomach seemed to be jumping one by one.
Half a month, at most another half month, this mission will be completed. No matter whether traces of the Arab cavalry are found or not, they will return to Gongyue City to resume their duties. At that time, they will drink a jar of strong wine and go to the market to find an Orchid. , tsk tsk...
However, wine is naturally good wine, but Hu Ji is really a bit inferior. Compared with those concubines in Chang'an Mansion who are thin-skinned, tender, knowledgeable and polite, they are really tasteless and it is a pity to abandon them.
But what can be done?
This is the Western Region!
Women of the Han family are legendary existences, just like the Mysterious Lady of the Nine Heavens. They are the most luxurious wealth in the world. Only people like Khans and kings can find half of the women of the Han family in their harems, waiting for idlers. I'm afraid I've never seen it in my life...
The more I thought about it, the more I felt my anger rising and my mouth became dry.
He took another gulp of water, threw the water bag aside, blew out the candle, and turned over on the ground covered with only a layer of blankets.
The sand under the blanket was not too uncomfortable, and even contained some residual warmth after being exposed to the sun during the day. It was very comfortable. I turned over and fell asleep.
He lay on his side with his ear against the pillow. This was a scout's habit. He could detect the shaking of the earth as early as possible and avoid the enemy's attack.
As a result, he fell asleep until midnight. The Gao Gao Lieutenant suddenly jumped up from the ground and shouted: "Enemy attack!" (End of Chapter)