Wanyan Yunshu rode in the front on horseback, leading Fang Xie and the others straight towards the Sui army's camp, and when they were still far away from the camp, Sui army rangers came to stop them. Fortunately, for a woman like Wanyan Yunshu, it is difficult for anyone to forget her appearance after just one glance. Most of the soldiers of the Sui Army knew this woman who was the liveliest woman in Langru Mountain back then, and they didn't know how many men's dream lover she was.
"The princess is back?!"
The leader of the rangers yelled in surprise, and then blushed subconsciously. Wanyan Yunshu smiled, and urged the horse to reach out and take off the water bag hanging from the saddle side of the team, raised her neck and poured it into her mouth, the water trickled down her chin, there was a lot of water into clothes.
The team stared straight away, feeling their throats dry, and swallowed with great difficulty.
"The journey is too tight, and the water is gone."
Wanyan Yunshu threw the water bag back to Ranger Zheng, and then smiled: "Is my elder brother still in the camp? We went back to the village first, so we didn't know you were all here."
The cavalry team answered quickly: "His Highness is in the camp. You can see the cavalry camp when you go in and go to the left. The tallest tent in the cavalry camp belongs to His Highness."
Wanyan Yunshu thanked him, and then urged the horse to move forward. The ranger had been watching her back, as if her soul had been taken away. Shen Qingshan stretched out his hand and pinched Fang Jie's arm, and said with a low voice and laughed: "You little lover is so charming, the souls of those people are lost."
Fang Jie rolled her eyes and didn't bother to answer.
Shen Qingshan couldn't help smiling, but fortunately she covered her face, otherwise the few souls of those Ranger soldiers would have been completely hooked away.
Wanyan Yunshu's face was her pass, and no one from the Sui army battalion stopped her from entering. She is a warm and forthright person who greets everyone she meets. When the soldiers saw her, the smiles on their faces were so sincere and even shy. Shen Qingshan pinched Fang Jie's arm again, and said with a light smile, "If you occupy her, you might be the public enemy of all the soldiers of the Sui Army, and the consequences might be very serious."
Fang Jie curled his lips and said, "I have taken over you, so wouldn't I have become the public enemy of the entire Sui Jianghu?"
Shen Qing blushed slightly: "Who knows me in Jianghu? But there is no one in the Sui Army who doesn't know her."
Fang Jie laughed: "It smells sour."
Shen Qingfan: "Bah!"
A group of people entered the big camp and turned left, walked straight in, and saw the flag of the cavalry battalion before going far, and then saw the big banner standing high outside the tallest tent. This is a relatively independent camp, and the people stationed inside are cold cavalry soldiers from the Beiliao region. Although it is almost winter, the men in the Beiliao region seem to have no sense of the cold air at all. He stretched his arms and showed his muscles, practicing martial arts in the open space.
Fang Jie looked at it carefully, and couldn't help giving a secret compliment in his heart.
There is not much difference in skin color and appearance between these men in Northern Liao and Central Plains, they are generally a little lighter, but their bodies are extraordinarily strong. Those shirtless men wrestled together, and the people around couldn't help cheering. In the distance, someone was carrying a hundred-jin stone lock and tossing it up and down, it seemed that it was effortless. Farther away, the cold cavalry sent out the feathered arrow while galloping on horseback, and poked it into the target precisely.
The temperament of these soldiers can be summed up in two words.
sturdy
Fang Jie could tell that these people were born fighters. The harsh region of Northern Liao has forged their physiques and forged their characters. The pride of the men is like the big braid at the back of their heads, unscrupulous. What they have to face from birth is not only the oppression of the Mongolian people, but also the torment of the harsh environment. So every mature man is a qualified warrior.
Fang Xie noticed that their weapons were different from those of the Han people, and also different from those of the Mongols.
Han people are good at using straight knives, while Mongols are good at using curved knives.
This is a phenomenon caused by their different combat habits. The Han people have many infantry, and the straight knives are heavy and sharp, and they are the only weapon for killing people on the battlefield. The Mongolian people are all cavalry, and when they slash at the enemy with a machete at high speed, it is easier to draw the knife back and cause the biggest wound. People who were cut by the scimitar often lost too much blood and died.
These cold cavalry soldiers in the Northern Liao land used two-handed swords.
This is very unreasonable. It would be very awkward for cavalry to use two-handed swords. If they hold the sword with both hands, they will not be able to control the horse. The standard horizontal sword of the Sui infantry was a two-handed sword, and the machete of the Mongolian and Yuan cavalry was a one-handed sword. Different arms and different weapons and equipment must have their reasons.
But the cold cavalry soldiers in Northern Liao used their own strength to tell the world that it was reasonable to be unreasonable.
They can control the horse with only their legs without using their hands at all. Even many cold cavalry soldiers are not used to using saddles. For those who are not good at riding, not using saddles is simply a nightmare. It is precisely because they control the horse like arms and fingers that they can free both hands. So much so that their weapons are also unique, longer than the standard horizontal knives of the Sui Dynasty, but with a curvature.
When those cold cavalrymen saw Wanyan Yunshu, they burst into cheers immediately. They rushed over, howling like wolves, and then knelt down on one knee with their right hands in front of their chests.
"Your Highness, you are finally back!"
The excitement in their eyes was not fake, and it can be seen from this that Wanyan Yunshu's status in Beiliao is indeed very high.
The cheers of the soldiers startled the people in the tent, a tall figure stepped out of the tent quickly, and the moment he saw Wanyan Yunshu, a happy smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
"Changshengtian always likes to let his most precious sons and daughters go out on their own and grow up to be truly strong. An eagle flying high in the sky will always find its way home. My sister, tell me you brought it back from afar what?"
This is something that is difficult for the Han people to understand, and he was not angry. If the sons and daughters of the Han people sneaked away for a long time before returning, the family members would probably be so angry that they would curse and then burst into tears.
Wanyan Yunshu jumped off the horse, and hugged his brother quickly: "Brother, I only know what warmth is when I see you."
"Thinner."
Wanyan Chongde rubbed Wanyan Yunshu's hair, and then saw the people behind Wanyan Yunshu.
"Your guard..."
His eyes changed obviously, Wanyan Yunshu hurriedly pulled him and whispered in his ear: "Leader, I have something very important to tell you."
Although Fang Jie covered his face, Wanyan Chongde gave him an extra look on purpose. Wanyan Chongde always felt that this person's eyes were seen somewhere, and they were a little familiar.
…
…
"It turned out to be benefactor!"
When Wanyan Chongde saw Fang Jie, he immediately put his right hand on his chest and knelt down on one knee. This is the most solemn etiquette of the people of Beiliao, used to welcome the return of warriors or the most distinguished guests. Fang Jie hurriedly stepped forward to help him up, smiled and said, "Your Highness, why should you be so courteous? It's just a trivial matter that you've kept on your mind for so long, I'm ashamed."
Wanyan Chongde is stronger and more mature than when Fang Jie first met. There was a little more vicissitudes in his eyes, and a lot more calm. The beard on his face makes him look extraordinarily majestic, and the muscles that can hold up his clothes show his masculinity.
"The men of Northern Liao will never forget the kindness of their benefactor."
Wanyan tugged Fang Jie's arm again, and invited him to the upper seat. Fang Jie quickly refused, and sat down beside Wanyan Chongde.
Wanyan Chongde ordered people to make tea soup, and then excitedly asked Wanyan Yunshu, "Tell me, how did you meet your benefactor."
Wanyan Yunshu told his story. After listening, Wanyan Chongde's face gradually became solemn. He got up again, and then he gave a big gift again: "A few years ago, my benefactor saved me. Now my benefactor You saved my sister again, and we people in Beiliao will always be grateful for your kindness. As long as you have something to ask, our people in Beiliao will never say no to you."
"It was just a chance encounter."
Fang Jie got up quickly, supported Wanyan Chongde to stand up, and said, "It's a coincidence, I should have met Her Royal Highness the Princess."
Wanyan Yunshu looked around, ordered everyone to go out, and then lowered his voice and explained the purpose of Fang Jie's visit this time. After listening, Wanyan Chongde's face immediately became serious.
"It turned out to be like this..."
He looked at Fang Jie and said: "To tell you the truth, I also think the prince's death is a bit strange. The guards around the prince are all carefully selected, and there are a few warriors from our Northern Liao land. Even if you encounter rebels The scouts in the city will definitely not even be able to get away. So many guards were killed in battle, and only Li Xiaozong came back alive... I once talked about this matter with Mr. Mou, but unfortunately, Mr. Mou is now under house arrest. "
Fang Jie said: "Don't call me a benefactor anymore, it would seem too natural, treat me as a friend, just call me by my name... I just doubt the death of the prince. But I have no doubts about Li Xiaozong This person knows better than you, so I rushed here immediately after hearing the news of the prince's death. If my suspicion is correct, then soon, the people behind the prince may be the entire army, maybe... including you Warriors of Northern Liao."
"En... Jue Xiao, I can trust you!"
Wanyan Chongde nodded and said, "Tell me how to do it, and I will help you!"
Fang Jie nodded: "Now we need to know where General Cui was detained. He should know how the prince died. Otherwise, Li Xiaozong wouldn't target him like that. After all, General Cui was once the leader of Li Xiaozong's personal army. .”
"I know."
Wanyan Chongde said: "It's not far behind the cavalry battalion, and it's guarded by Li Xiaozong's people. These days, if I hadn't stopped him, Li Xiaozong would have killed him many times. I'm afraid that General Cui will not understand. He died, and a team of people was sent to guard there, so Li Xiaozong's people had no chance to do anything. General Cui is the friend I respect the most after I arrived at Langru Mountain. I can't just watch him being killed by my own people. die."
"Thank you very much!"
Fang Jie clasped his fists together: "General Cui is also my friend."
"But… "
Wanyan Yunshu said: "Even if we can rescue General Cui, based on what he said, will the Sui people believe that Li Xiaozong killed the prince? Sui people always have so many twists and turns in their minds, even though we and them Fighting side by side, but most of them don't trust our people in Northern Liao."
"First find a way for me to meet Mr. Mou."
Fang Jie was silent for a while and then said: "As for how to expose Li Xiaozong, let me do it. Before that, I need to discuss something with Mr. Mou... His Highness is protecting General Cui, so there is no need to rush to save him first." When the time comes, let General Cui come out and identify him."
Fang Jie breathed a sigh of relief: "This is not just about the prince, not just about the tens of thousands of soldiers of the Sui army... but also about me, and about the 800 frontier troops and 2,000 civilians. No matter what , should be done by me.”