On that day, a Yushu flew to the north, carrying the only hope of King Lanji and the only hope of the Tianji Empire. It seemed that it was doomed in the future, and only cooperation with the Baize Mercenary Group could save Tianji. Empire, and fortunately, the real master of Baize's mercenary is Sikong Yao. As a member of the Tianji Empire, she should be able to help.
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On November 24, the road was blocked by heavy snow, but a group of people still came in amidst the flying goose feathers and heavy snow. About twenty people were riding good horses of the Blackstone Empire. The horseshoes were the standard horseshoes of the Tianji Empire army. , The knight walking in the foremost figure is slim, although wearing a thick leather robe, he can still see that he is a graceful woman.
In the heavy snow, several people on the official road raised torches, and one of the guards said loudly, "Is it Miss Shang Qian?"
"it's me."
The woman lifted the cloak, her delicate face was very bright under the torch, but her eyes were a little red and swollen, which was obviously excessive sadness. After all, her grandfather Zhang Sheng was the head of the family, the backbone of the entire family, Zhang Sheng’s battle Death was too big a blow to Shang Qian, it was as if the sky had fallen.
The guard said in a deep voice: "You are finally here... Your Royal Highness Lan Ji is waiting for you in the post. He will have a rest tonight and will leave for Demonzhang County tomorrow. You can see Miss Sikongyao before dark."
"Ayao... Is she here for six months."
"Yes, Miss Shang Qian, please follow me to see your Highness now."
"Ok."
Although it was still cold in the post house, it was better than in the wind and snow. Shang Qian took his entourage into the post house and immediately took off the snow-covered robe, and the waiter in the post house quickly took one. A new leather robe was put on her, and surrounded by everyone, the business lady went straight into the living room of the post house.
"See His Royal Highness Lan Ji Wang." Shang Qian gave a lady's gift.
King Lan Ji sat by the brazier, stood up and smiled: "Miss Shang Qian has worked hard. Come on, come and warm yourself up. The weather is terribly cold. I have ordered the post to prepare food and drink. Soon Can eat warm dishes."
"Thank you, Your Highness."
Shang Qian stepped forward and sat down in the chair opposite to King Lan Ji, eyes slightly ruddy, and said: "Your Majesty, are you calling me just to convince A Yao?"
"Yes." Wang Lan Ji said: "Since Miss Sikongyao can stand on the peaks of the Demon Palms and can sit on nearly 200,000 horses, it shows that she has a lot of ambition. My Beiming family's face is low, I'm afraid it's worth it. Please move Miss Shang Qian to persuade Sikongyao."
"But... Wouldn't it be more convenient if you talked about the name Sagong Master."
"Miss Shang Qian." Wang Lan Ji said in a serious manner: "The thieves of the Tianjue Empire invaded my border, killed my generals, and seized my city. Isn't every citizen of the Tianju Empire supposed to serve the country, Sikong? Everyone knows Yao's temperament. She always eats soft but not hard. I believe that no one in this world can move her except you. Besides... Your grandfather General Zhang Sheng, he..."
"say no more."
Although Shang Qian was sitting there, her body trembled slightly, tears swirling in her eyes: "Grandpa is loyal to the country, I am proud of him, please stop talking."
"..." King Lan Ji was silent for a few seconds, holding his fist to the heavens: "The sky is clear and the earth is long, the old general Zhang Sheng is a loyal hero, and the world can learn from the world. Not only you are proud of him, but all the people in the Tianji Empire are proud of him. He is proud, so this time we must convince Sikongyao to send troops. Only when Skongyao sends troops can we have a chance of winning and avenge the wolves of the Tianjue Empire."
"Your Highness needn't say, since I'm here, I will definitely try my best to persuade A Yao tomorrow."
"Well, thank you Miss Shang Qian for her understanding of righteousness."
Everyone was silent, and went back to their rooms to rest after dinner. In fact, everyone had a bright light in their hearts, and they didn't need to say anything to understand what they should do.
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The next day, the heavy snow stopped at the beginning of the morning, and the journey began in the early morning until the sunset went down. Far away, a towering city stood on the mountain, the county city of Demon's Palm County, and the closest strong city to Demon's Palm Peaks, so it became Baize. New lair for mercenaries.
Five miles away from the city, everyone was intercepted. They were a group of cavalry in white robes, about a hundred people, and each of them wore a badge embroidered with white beasts on their shoulders. They were also Baize mercenaries. Mark.
"Who, who dared to break into the Baize mercenary station without permission."
King Lan Ji frowned, the centurion’s strength had reached the realm of heaven, and the horses of this group of cavalry looked like steeds with great endurance and strong feet. Each cavalry wore more than fifty catties of iron armor. , Even the war horse had armor on both sides, and a thick round shield hung on the horse's back. This made King Lan Ji couldn't help thinking of a word: heavy cavalry.
That's right, these hundred people are heavy cavalry.
King Lan Ji couldn’t help taking a breath. The financial resources of the Baize mercenaries can be seen from this. The entire Celestial Continent can be equipped with such a complete heavy cavalry. There are only 10,000 or 20,000 heavy cavalry at most, but what qualifications does this Baize mercenary have to have a heavy cavalry
The heavy cavalry, the trump card of the plain battle, is not afraid of the penetration of bows and arrows. It seems that there is real hope.
Therefore, King Lan Ji clasped his fist and said, "I am the left king of the Tianji Empire, and King Lan Ji, this is the merchant’s eldest lady Shang Qian, and your friend, the master of Baize’s mercenaries, Miss Sikongyao’s friend, come to visit Sagong. Miss Yao, please take us there."
"You are Miss Shang Qian." The Centurion was stunned, then raised his sword and hugged his fist: "Please come with me, the eldest lady is in the city. She said that if there are two people who come to see you, you don't need to ask for it. Miss Shang Qian was one of those who went to see her."
"Thanks a lot."
Shang Qian squeezed a smile and rode his horse to Demonzhang County with a group of heavy cavalry, but then reluctantly asked: "This general, may I ask who the other person is."
The centurion smiled: "The former King Qin in the broken tripod world, now the marshal of the Great Qin Empire, Master Lin Muyu."
"Lin Muyu..."
Shang Qian pursed her red lips, she couldn't help feeling a little stunned. The heroic appearance of Lin Muyu appeared in her mind. Yeah, it was the man who defeated such commander-level generals as Bei Minghuan and Bailiqin in the broken tripod world. It was this person who plunged the entire Celestial Continent into a chaotic pattern.
Shang Qian regretted a little. If she had taken the initiative at the beginning, she might be able to keep this person.
But she changed her mind and smiled, how could it be possible that that kind of rebellious hero would stop for a woman, I'm afraid not.
Entering Mozhang County, Baize mercenaries, heavy cavalry, cavalry archers, pikemen, heavy shield soldiers, sword soldiers, etc. can be seen everywhere in the county. The distinctions are clear and the formation is strict. What kind of mercenary is here, it is simply better than the regular army. Be more elite.
King Lan Ji watched as he walked, and the more he saw, the more chilling he became. A mercenary group in a small area could have such combat power. It seems that the age of the Tianji Empire is indeed about to pass. If you don't seek flexibility, I am afraid that it will eventually be replaced. .
He squeezed a fist, and suddenly a crazy idea came into his heart. No matter whether the Baize mercenary could send troops or not, as long as the Tianjue Empire was repelled, the Baize mercenary would definitely not be able to stay, otherwise it would definitely belong to the Tianji Empire. Heart trouble.
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"Please come in."
There are also gates in the city. After King Lan Ji, Shang Qian and others passed through two gates in succession, they finally came to the so-called General Mansion, the core area of the Baize mercenary.
In front of the General’s Mansion, the sculptures of two giant beasts are lifelike, as if they are about to break out of the stone at any time, swallowing all things, and they are extremely powerful, while the guards with swords on both sides wear armor and keep their eyes open. The military technique of Baize mercenary The degree of strictness is even far better than that of the Yanji Corps.
"Is this A Yao's masterpiece for half a year?" Shang Qian said to herself, a little unbelievable.
But at this moment, a beautiful figure appeared at the end of the steps in the General’s Mansion. It was Si Kongyao wearing a military uniform. His exquisite figure was outlined in a soft leather armor, and when she saw Shang Qian He immediately smiled, like a mountain flower: "Sister Shang Qian, why are you here."
Shang Qian smiled, and hugged Si Kong Yao.
However, King Lan Ji, the left king, was left out in the cold, and he was not visited until he entered the general chamber of the General’s Mansion. Perhaps it was not a visit at all, because the inconspicuous-looking Liu Buyi didn’t seem to put him in the eyes at all. .
"Cough..." Wang Lan Ji couldn't help coughing twice.
Shang Qian said: "Ayao, Bu Yi, this is King Lan Ji, His Highness the Left King of the Tianji Empire, come with me this time to discuss the covenant with you."
"Covenant." Sikong Yao opened her eyes wide.
"Yes." Shang Qian's eyes reddened, and said: "Tianjue Empire invaded, and grandpa died in battle. He has already died for the country... The 900,000 army of Tianjue Empire has entered the plains west of the forest. They will attack Dongning City. Once they attack Dongning City, I'm afraid... I'm afraid the imperial capital will be in danger..."
"Sister Shang Qian, don't worry first." Si Kongyao comforted: "People can't come back from death. Grandpa Zhang Sheng is a hero in his life. Perhaps blood-stained battlefields and slaying enemies are exactly what he wants."
"maybe… "
Shang Qian said with red eyes, "Ayao, you are a citizen of the Tianji Empire, and the granddaughter of the old master Sagong. The Tianji Empire is your motherland and your hometown... I beg you, you must send troops. Only the army that defeated the Tianjue Empire can save the homeland and avenge my grandpa."
"I know." Sikongyao bit her red lip and said, "But the dispatch of troops is very serious. I still need to discuss with the general and Commoner. This matter..."
Seeing her hesitation, King Lan Ji said anxiously: "Ms. Sikongyao, please send troops. You are now the only hope of the Tianji Empire. If you do not send troops, the Tianji Empire will soon fall apart. Meat is in the meal of the Tianjue Empire."
But Liu Buyi raised his eyebrows and said: "Tianji Empire belongs to Tianji Empire, and Baize mercenaries belong to Baize Mercenaries. We are not a family originally. I care if you are lunch meat or luncheon meat. Tianji Empire will not be destroyed. Perish, what matters to my Baize mercenary."
The Tianji Empire used 400,000 troops to attack and break the Ding Realm, making Lin Muyu miserable, and Liu Buyi regarded Lin Muyu as a brother, and naturally hated the Tianji Empire.
As soon as the head of Liu Buyi spoke, a group of fierce ten thousand chiefs suddenly said together: "That is, what matters to us is whether the Tianji Empire is dead or not. It sounds so good. When did the Tianji Empire treat Miss Sikongyao kindly? Now, why didn’t we see that the emperor canonized the young lady as a county king."
King Lan Ji had a gray face, but he couldn't attack him. Playing the prince here would die a miserable temper. The eighteen ten thousand chiefs knew at a glance that none of them was an easy master.