"We are indeed still alive now, but if this continues, it is estimated that in two days, we may have our heads missing!"
To the southeast of the grassland, in Tuli's camp, Tang Jian is located.
Yue Minghu looked at Tang Jian who looked carefree and smiled helplessly.
Tang Jian still had a leisurely attitude. Hearing this, he smiled and asked, "Why did Minghu say this~?"
Compared with other courtiers in the current court, in terms of intelligence, Tang Jian may not be able to compare with Fang Xuanling and Changsun Wuji; in terms of decision-making, he may not be able to compare with Du Ruhui; in terms of uprightness, he may not be able to compare with Wei Zheng! But no matter in good times or bad, Tang Jian can maintain an optimistic attitude. It is this optimistic attitude, coupled with his unique vision, that allows him to have his own place in the "starry" early Tang Dynasty. a place!
Yue Minghu was not as well-educated as Tang Jian. He said worriedly: "Today Tuli suffered a defeat. He and his close generals wanted to vent their anger on you, the Duke of the country. However, according to my subordinates' predictions, in the next few days, God, they will suffer more defeats in Tuli. According to their nature, I am afraid that they will make things more difficult for us by then!"
At this point, Yue Minghu paused deliberately. Seeing that there was still no reaction on Tang Jian's face, he couldn't help but continue:
"In today's battle, Tuli's troops lost 40,000 troops, and as far as my subordinates know, those who surrounded and suppressed Tuli's troops were only other tribes on the grassland that relied on Jieli, not Jieli's elite wolf cavalry. Now Although there are still two days left in August, his subordinates predict that if the ten coalition forces cannot completely capture Tuli's headquarters before dark tomorrow, Jieli will definitely gather his elite wolf cavalry on the last day of July to attack Tuli. Li Suo launched a general offensive!
Jieli has been able to control all the grassland tribes in recent years, and the wolf cavalry under his command is unparalleled in combat. Moreover, the Tujue national master Wu Jie is himself a master of the Grand Master level. If he also joins the battle, Tuli's troops will definitely not be able to survive. One day! By then, even if Tuli doesn't kill us, we may not survive if we fall into Jieli's hands! "
As a warrior, Yue Minghu is more aware of the terror of the Grand Master than Tang Jian. Although no matter how powerful the warrior is in this world, he cannot defeat a well-trained army, but if a master like the Grand Master leads an army and If you personally lead this army to charge into battle, the combat effectiveness of this army will be improved by several levels!
Based on the current situation of Tuli's troops, if Wu Jie leads an army of 10,000 wolf cavalry to attack, Tuli and the others will definitely not be able to resist it!
After all, Jie Li doesn't want to waste his strength now. Wu Jie and Wolf Cavalry are his trump cards, and he will never use them easily until the last moment!
"Wu Jie... is the same Wu Jie who sneaked into Yunshan alone and led the Turkic wolf cavalry outside Longmen Pass to escape from being surrounded by soldiers and horses from four states at the border of the Tang Dynasty~?"
Upon hearing the name Wu Jie, Tang Jian's expression finally changed. He raised his head and asked thoughtfully.
Yue Minghu nodded and replied: "That's exactly the person! I heard that Wu Jie was on Yunshan Mountain, and he resisted two top masters, Mo Huai and Zhang Zhongjian, and also escaped successfully from the siege of the Forbidden Army. Later, Marquis Yong'an He led his troops to stop Wu Jie at Longmen Pass, but was seriously injured by him unexpectedly. In the end, Taoist priest Xuanqing from Longhu Mountain arrived in time to stop Wu Jie and the Turkic Wolf Cavalry, otherwise Longmen Pass would have lost its enemy!
This man's martial arts skills are so high that he is probably invincible in the world. If he personally leads people to attack Tuli's headquarters, I am afraid that the defense here will collapse in an instant! Therefore, my lord, we must make plans early! "
Tang Jian frowned and said nothing. He was not a martial artist, but he was born in a noble family. He had experienced troubled times and had been in the court. He had more or less knowledge about martial arts. He naturally understood what Yue Minghu said. He was silent for a moment. Afterwards, Tang Jian spoke:
"Make plans early? We came to the grassland with the Holy Mandate. If we don't complete the task, what shame will we have to go back to see the Holy Master? For the current plan, we can only firmly believe that there will be frost on the grassland in the past two days. Other than that, We have no other choice!"
Speaking of this, Tang Jian's eyes revealed a firmness, and he said in a deep tone: "Moreover, I believe in Your Majesty, and I believe that the prophecy of frost in July will definitely come true!"
In the late Sui Dynasty, Tang Jian and Li Er were very good friends. The two had similar interests and had close friendships. They became each other's confidants. Although they have become emperors and ministers now, Tang Jian still has unreserved trust in Li Er. , and Li Er naturally believed deeply in his old friend, otherwise he would not have entrusted such an important task to Tang Jian!
If the prediction of frost at the end of July and midsummer comes true, for Tang Jian, the purpose of their trip to the grassland will be more than half fulfilled. By then, the rumors about "losing profit and losing morality, causing the wrath of the Immortal Sky" will disappear among all the grassland tribes. Will rise up in all directions, and those grassland tribes who are originally alienated from Jieli will probably rise up to resist Jieli's "tyranny"!
"... Pay attention to the news from Jieli. If he really sends Wu Jie to personally lead his troops to encircle and suppress Tuli's troops, we have to remind Tuli to prepare early!"
After sighing, Tang Jian gave instructions to Yue Minghu.
"Yes! Duke!"
Yue Minghu took the order and left.
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Taiyuan City, Tongfu Inn.
"Master of the Guard? It seems that your status on the grassland is not low!"
Facing fifty or sixty people who suddenly broke into the inn, Li Junxian dodged and caught Zhao Deyan not far in front of him in his hands. At this time, listening to the calls of the well-dressed warriors downstairs, Li Junxian Xian pinched Zhao Deyan's neck and sneered.
When someone clamped his neck, Zhao Deyan didn't have much panic on his face. He hummed softly and said sarcastically: "I didn't expect that the dignified commander of a hundred cavalry and a master in the grandmaster realm would actually catch Zhao, who has no power to tie a chicken. When scholars are used as hostages, should I say Commander Li that you have lost your grace or lack of martial ethics?"
What a good person who doesn’t talk about martial ethics!
If it were anyone else, Zhao Deyan would probably be provoked to let him go, but Li Junxian was different. Although he was a master-level martial artist, he was from the imperial court, not a martial arts person. Here, he could complete the tasks assigned by the imperial court. The mission is the top priority. As for martial ethics, is it true that letting Zhao Deyan go and letting his seven or eight men go to fight with eighty or ninety people on the other side is about martial ethics~
"Whatever you say!"
Li Junxian smiled nonchalantly, and then threatened: "I will not let my brothers die rashly. I will immediately ask your people to put down their weapons and surrender, otherwise..."
Having said this, he tightened his right hand on Zhao Deyan's neck. Zhao Deyan suddenly felt a little breathless. After a while, this guy looked a little blushing and his neck was thick!
Obviously, the force exerted by Li Junxian's hands is not small!
"Well… "
Zhao Deyan, who felt it was difficult to breathe, couldn't help but groaned and slapped Li Junxian's right hand with both hands. Seeing this, the latter slightly released his right hand. Zhao Deyan hurriedly covered his neck with his hands and coughed violently!
"Ahem~! Commander Li is really a good calculator, but Zhao won't let his men be captured without help. The worst is, you and I will die together! Haha! I, Zhao Deyan, can defeat the Hundred Cavalry Commander of the Tang Dynasty, and my life is worth it! "
Contrary to Li Junxian's expectation, Zhao Deyan was not threatened by Li Junxian because he was afraid of death. Instead, he competed fiercely with Li Junxian. After mocking Li Junxian, Zhao Deyan looked at his subordinates in the hall downstairs and shouted: "Kill... leave me alone!!"
Li Junxian couldn't help but be slightly stunned.
Zhao Deyan's men downstairs were slightly stunned when they heard this. Everyone hesitated, because even though Zhao Deyan shouted so, if they really died because of Zhao Deyan who rashly stepped forward, then they would have to return to the grassland. After that, what is left for them is still a dead end!
"Hmm~?"
Li Junxian's eyes narrowed, and he tightened his right hand slightly while using his eyes to silently warn and threaten the person downstairs who was pretending to be a warrior.
For a moment, the two sides confronted each other. Zhao Deyan's men did not dare to move forward easily, but Li Junxian's men would naturally not attack without reason at this time, because although Zhao Deyan's men were not top masters at the master level, But the vast majority of them are Qi Transformation realm masters. In terms of numbers, Zhao Deyan's people have an absolute advantage. If they ignore Zhao Deyan's life and death and attack in groups, Li Junxian will definitely not be able to resist it. Even if Li Junxian has Even the strength of the Grandmaster level is not enough!
In the current situation, grand masters are not invincible. Facing a group of Qi Transformation realm warriors, although Li Junxian can fight one against ten, he cannot fight eight or ninety against one person. Perhaps only Wu Jie can do that. Only great masters have such ability!
Therefore, no one on both sides dared to act rashly! The situation has reached a deadlock, and a third party is urgently needed to break the deadlock!
However, the current impasse is completely acceptable to Zhao Deyan. He stayed at the inn to buy time for Xuan Ye, Tianying and others to attack the inn. In fact, he did not know who came to the inn before. That cavalry was the Hundred Cavalry led by Li Junxian. Now that he found out, he could only be filled with joy. Imagine if he had not "used himself as a bait" and personally committed danger, but instead randomly sent a dozen people to stop Li Jun. Xian and others, then there is a high probability that the people he sends back will be easily eliminated by the Baiqi led by Li Junxian. After solving his people, Li Junxian and others will definitely be able to do it without catching him. He will continue to track Xuan Ye, Tianying and other teams that attacked the post house. In that case, his plan will be completely exposed!
Now, he just needs to continue dragging Li Junxian as much as possible and wait for Xuan Ye's side to come to fruition. Even if he is caught by Li Junxian, it won't matter, because Li Tai has already fallen into their hands by then! The offensive and defensive momentum will be reversed!
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