In Xiliang, outside the Pass, there is a vast expanse of green.
Shangguan Shiyi's "Ode to Diecui Pass" written by Shen Zangfeng Mingzhi said that Diecui Mountain is "the first pass in Liangxi, Pingxi". This not only refers to the importance of the topography of Diecui Pass, but also to its actual geography. Location - West of Diecuiguan, there is endless grassland as far as the eye can see.
From Qiu Di to the Wei Dynasty, Diecui Pass was the first pass. It is the only place within a thousand miles that can be called a chokehold.
Donghe Town, where Shen Zangfeng fought fiercely, was still a hundred miles west of Guanxia.
The farthest territory between the Wei and Di people was Donghe Town.
Because there are no villages or towns further west of Donghe Town, it is not suitable for the Wei army to be stationed. Since there is no army stationed, the Di people who come and go like the wind take it for themselves.
When the war continues in these years, strongholds like Donghe Town often change hands a few times a day. It's just that this type of change of hands has limited impact on the overall situation. What really determines the safety of Xiliang is Diecuiguan.
It's just that there is no danger to defend from Diecuiguan to Donghe Town, and there are many flat areas in the middle that are convenient for cavalry... Therefore, no matter whether Donghe Town is in the hands of the Wei or not, Diecuiguan will always be on guard. This is the experience accumulated by countless predecessors with blood and tears.
Although the city was still on guard against raids by the Di people, these did not damage the beauty of Diecuiguan.
Diecuiguan in midsummer is filled with greenery both inside and outside. Looking up, in the clear and transparent sky, eagles and harriers fly high, and from time to time they emit clear chirps that resound for nine days. When the wind blows, green waves surge inside and outside the pass.
The sky above the head is as bright as the sea, and the ground as green as emerald is stepping on - Wei Changying is in red clothes and soap boots, holding a golden whip in his hand, astride the carved saddle, and he is in high spirits. As soon as the reins were loosened, the horse, which was completely white and without any trace of color, spread its slender hooves, easily dropped all the followers, and carried her to a small slope in the distance.
"Young lady, please slow down!" The mount of Wei Changying was collected with great difficulty by the guard of Diecui Pass and was originally intended to be given to Shen Zangfeng. But he didn't expect that this time Shen Zangfeng came with his wife, and the guard just led the horse up. Wei Changying's eyes immediately lit up - the guard had long heard about Shen Zangfeng's love for his wife, and directly changed the words of "Giving Shen Zangfeng to Shen Zangfeng" to It was prepared for Mrs. Wei, and as expected, both the couple were very satisfied - since Wei Changying got his favorite horse, and there was such a suitable place for galloping outside Diecui Pass, Shen Zangfeng took advantage of it and went to find Corporal Shangguan Shilixian, who wanted to go out and gallop. Ichiban.
However, her horse was obtained by the guard general through all possible means. The horses accompanying the guards and maids were not as good. In particular, the maids were all just learning how to ride. They sat upright on their horses carefully for fear of being thrown off, so they couldn't keep up with her.
Seeing that she was getting excited about running, a guard hurriedly caught up and reminded her, "Not far away is Di Realm. I'm afraid there is a small group of Di people wandering around, which will disturb the young lady's interest."
"In that case, I will just take a walk around here." Wei Changying responded cheerfully, "This is our Wei territory. The people of Di are newly defeated, so they dare not come here even if they want to."
The guards thought so too, so they reined in half of their horses and guarded him from the side.
The white horse on the green felt is vigorous and majestic, trotting gracefully and steadily. Wei Changying squinted his eyes in pleasure as he faced the cool summer wind blowing from the grassland.
unexpectedly-
In the distance, a long whistle came from afar.
The guard was a member of "Ji Li" who had been stationed in Xiliang for a long time. He had rich experience. Hearing the sound, his color suddenly changed. While urging his horse to catch up with the guard chief Ying, he reminded loudly: "Young lady, please be careful! There are people from Di..."
Before she finished speaking, Wei Changying exclaimed - the white horse under her seat let out a joyful neigh almost at the same time as the whistle, and then it was no longer under her control, spread its hooves, and rushed towards Di Jing like a gust of wind. direction!
"That horse!" The guard suddenly woke up. Without saying a word, he took off his long bow from the saddle and shot three arrows in succession at the white horse that he could no longer catch up with!
"What are you doing?" Zhu Xian, the maid who barely managed to catch up with the guard because of her poor riding skills, screamed, "You shoot the horse, what will the young lady do?!"
"The Di people are cruel, how can the young lady be lucky if she is brought into the hands of the Di people?!" The three arrows were about to shoot down the white horse, but who knew that the same three arrows flew from the side and hit the horse with great accuracy? All three arrows were intercepted! That white horse is such a majestic horse. It ran out of the archery range in such a short time. The guard's face turned livid, and he turned around and shouted to everyone, "Send people back to the pass quickly to report! The general will be captured first. Please take charge of the defense of the pass - be careful." The Di people took the young lady hostage and attacked!"
A guard who was good at riding turned his horse's head and left without saying a word - at this time, a guard with good eyesight shouted: "Look!"
Everyone looked around as they were chasing the horse, and saw that the white horse that was running at a lightning speed suddenly staggered, as if it had been hit by something. Wei Changying, who was originally sitting on its back, was thrown out and fell far into the long distance. In the grass, life and death are unknown!
The white horse threw off the knight, struggled to take a few steps, screamed a few times, and fell heavily to the ground!
"Young Madam has killed people, how can you not kill a horse?" Zhu Xian was startled, then came to his senses and screamed at the guards, "Quick! Chase after me and protect Young Madam!"
In the long grass on the horizon, a small black spot also appeared, running towards the place where Wei Changying fell with all his strength!
"Shen Yi, you are the best in archery. Prepare your bow!" The leader of the "Ji Li" team estimated the distance between the two sides and said sternly, "If we can save the young lady, then we will save her." ! If you can’t save it... you must follow the rules immediately! People of this sect, regardless of age or sex, can be killed and not humiliated!"
The guard named Shen Yi said solemnly: "Yes!"
At the same time, using the cover of long grass, Wei Changying suppressed his racing heart and moved step by step towards Diecuiguan. She hated so much why she chose this gorgeous pomegranate red dress today, and even more hated herself for not listening to the advice of the guards and changing into light men's clothes before leaving seclusion. She relied on her riding skills to still wear this cumbersome and heavy lady's robe. .
At this moment, on the green grassland, one can imagine how eye-catching the fiery red clothes are. Even though she moved carefully in the grass, the aristocratic clothes were so cumbersome...
The ground beneath him was shaking, and fine gravel and dust were jumping in the grass - the knights on both sides were rushing here like crazy.
If the "thorn fence" arrives first, that's fine... If the Di people arrive first, a cold light flashed in Wei Changying's eyes, and he clenched the remaining golden hairpin in his palm.
Just now, she was led by the white horse towards Di Realm. She was caught off guard and did not react, so she instinctively grabbed the reins. Later, he discovered that the guard was trying to kill the horse but was blocked by the Di people. After being reminded, the guard chief Ying immediately used one of the pair of gold hairpins inserted in today's bun to be completely nailed into the horse's head and killed him. She picked up the white horse that she actually liked very much.
The golden hairpin is still in the horse's body, and now the only one left is the last sharp weapon around her.
"Kill!" The shout of kill came from not far away, indicating that people on both sides were very close.
The sound of arrows whizzing was endless.
Then there was the sound of a man jumping off his horse, slapping away the long grass with his sword and arching his back, and striding towards him to search for him.
Wei Changying stopped running away and slowly raised his hand, paying attention to the sounds approaching him.
Fear and attachment to life made the world seem infinitely far away at this moment. All that was left in the world was the heartbeat, the sounds of searches and curses getting closer and closer, and the screams and struggles of people constantly falling down.
Wei Changying's whole body was tense, like a bow ready to go. Since he was five years old, all the teachings about fighting that he had heard from Jiang Zheng flowed through his mind like running water.
A bow parted the grass from behind. Among the green bushes, there was a gorgeous pomegranate red dress. The owner of the bow subconsciously let out a cheer. He was about to turn around to tell his companions. The next moment, he was clutching his throat and struggling desperately. ... This Di man was not completely dead yet, and felt that his waist was empty. His last thought was: "Don't they all say that the people of Wei are weak? Women are as weak as lambs and can be bullied. The more noble they are, the more useless they are. How come this woman... trap?"
Pulling out the knife from Di Ren's waist, Wei Changying regretfully found that it was a scimitar that she had never used before. Although the edge of the knife was newly sharpened, it still looked inferior to her eyesight, which was used to seeing fine weapons.
But it's better than nothing.
Although the gold hairpin is sharp, it is too short. Apart from being used as a hidden weapon, it can only be used at close range. Wearing the full attire of a noble lady and fighting hand-to-hand with the Di people on the grassland when the grass is the lushest during the year, regardless of reputation, would be absolutely stupid.
Guard Chief Ying got the knife and stood up slightly, no longer completely lying down in the grass, trying to find the whereabouts of his guard.
In fact, she didn't need to look for it. On the dense grass, everyone who was fighting and searching for each other had already noticed the sudden collapse of the Di man and crowded over...
During the melee, Guard Chief Ying killed the two Di people who first surrounded him with his own hands. He finally joined the guards and was immediately protected in the middle.
But then, they discovered that the Di people far exceeded their number.
Wei Changying was temporarily saved, but he and his guards were surrounded by Di people.
From Diecui Pass in the distance, reinforcements have not yet been sent out.
Ru Lin's sword exuded a cold and frightening edge under the sun. The leader of the Di people wandered outside the circle of swords, shouting Di language loudly. Even though he didn't understand Di language, Wei Changying understood that what he said should be to persuade him to surrender.
"Young madam, I am Shen Tie." The people in "thorn fence" understand Di language, but no one can interpret it for Wei Changying at this moment. Shi Changying's hand holding the knife is as steady as a rock. He uses a slow and cold tone, With his back to the guard chief, Ying said, "Xiliang Shen clan has a rule. I wonder if the young lady knows it: members of our sect, regardless of gender, old or young, may be killed, but not humiliated!"
Wei Changying held the scimitar tightly and said calmly: "I don't know!"
Shen Tian frowned and was about to continue persuading, but he heard Wei Changying continue, "But I have inherited the training from the court since I was a child, and the Wei family in Fengzhou taught my children that I can be killed and cannot be humiliated!"
"This subordinate is incompetent, and it is inconvenient now. When Jiuquan comes under control, I will apologize to the young lady again!" Shen Tian breathed a sigh of relief and nodded happily.
At this moment, the Di people on all sides have set up their bows and arrows, and there is only a rain of arrows - even if the doors of Diecui are opened and the defenders are mobilized, they can't save them!
Wei Changying glanced at the still closed door in the distance with nostalgia, then looked past Diecui Pass towards the direction of the Imperial Capital, sighing softly: "How great would it be if I could just look at Guang'er again?" (To be completed.) Continued)