Chapter 26: The Expedition to the Kingdom of Northern Hu (2)
The people were silent, and Murhajita thought for a while and said, "You take us to the country of Beihu, and let you go home!" ”
Those people were honest, and after walking for less than ten days, they finally saw the edge of the desert, and out of the desert, Murhajita released them all with great credit.
Some subordinates reminded them what to do if these people ran back to report the news. Murhajita said with a smile: "They brought us here, they can't run, where do they dare to report the news?" ”
With that, Murhajita followed the instructions on the map towards Mudra Castle.
The northern part of the Beihu Kingdom is very different from the southern part of the country, there are few cities in the south, and the existing cities are all built after the occupation of the Donglai Kingdom. In the north, however, there are many cities that were independent kingdoms a long time ago before they were unified by the Northern Hu Kingdom.
Wen Bufan's strategy is simple, take Mudra Castle first, and then destroy the smaller castles one by one.
Deburzaha has been living at Mudra Castle since his retreat from the south to the north, gradually changing his nomadic habits. Now I have adapted to life in the town. Originally, it was run by Debulzaha's brother Mirto, and when Debulzaha arrived, he sealed Mirto in another large city, Hallilton. Deburzaha replaced all the troops here with his henchmen, and it took some time to stabilize.
At this time, Debulzaha had already received the news of the advance of the Donglai Kingdom. And knew that there was an army of more than 100,000 men marching towards Mudra Castle. And the castle lords along the way all closed the gates, and no one came out to stop them.
At this moment, De Burzaha couldn't help but think of his two allies when he was in the south.
Murhajita's army, which did not encounter any resistance, did not march in a hurry, but observed the surrounding terrain while marching. Murhajita's army is all cavalry, so when it encounters a mountain range, it is generally a detour, and Murhajita is also worried that once he goes too deep and falls into an ambush of the enemy, he will rebel against the taboo of going deep alone!
After another five or six days, Wen Bufan's army also arrived.
"Why is there no defense here?" Isabel looked at the horse in front of her and said.
"Maybe they didn't even think that we would cross the Great Desert of Gudra. And look here, even if you have to defend it, there is no danger to guard! Wen Bufan said.
In the southern part of the Gudra Desert, Wen Bufan built three towns according to the topography, forming a line of defense. But if the enemy wants to get around, that's okay too. Therefore, behind that line of defense, it turned out that Wen Bufan was still stationed at the passes of various countries.
"Go ahead, maybe there will be precautions on the other side!" Wen Bufan said.
Wen Bufan led the army to continue forward, but still did not encounter any resistance, all the castles passed by the gate was closed, Wen Bufan's army passed around the city, and there was no movement in the city.
"Sure enough, as we expected, as long as we capture Mudra Castle, these castles will be decided!" Wen Bufan said: "Look at this, the main force of the army here will all be in Mudra Castle!" ”
Isabel said, "Do we need a place to be recharged?" ”
"That's right, Murhajita has already entered the hinterland of the Northern Hu Kingdom, and if we are rashly breaking in, we will be in danger when the grain and grass lines are cut off." Wen Bufan said.
As he spoke, a castle appeared in front of him.
"It's good, the Liguda Desert is less than three days away, and this is it." Wen Bufan looked at the castle and said, "General Sui, capture this city and use it as our rear!" ”
Sui Shang received the order and led the army to the front of the castle, the army was lined up, and Sui Shang sent a sergeant to shout towards the castle: "We are the army of Donglai Kingdom, if you know each other, surrender early!" lest the city be destroyed, and the lives of the people will be destroyed! ”
The sergeant shouted three times, and a white flag was raised on the city wall, and the people inside surrendered, and then the gate of the castle slowly opened, and more than a dozen people came out, the first of whom held a white flag in his hand.
Wen Bufan felt a little strange, why did he surrender? Is it a trap?
"Your Majesty, the last general will go in first to find out!" Sui Shang bowed and said.
"General Sui, be careful." Wen Bufan said.
"Yes!" Sui Shang led a team of soldiers and horses and followed those who came out to surrender into the castle.
About half an hour later, Sui Shang came out of the castle again, followed by an old man of fifty or sixty years old, Sui Shang came to Wen Bufan and saluted and said, "Your Majesty, this is the owner of this castle, Arhan. ”
After Sui Shang finished speaking, the old man behind him walked to the front and saluted and said, "See Your Majesty!" ”
Wen Bufan came to discuss this time, mainly to regain people's hearts, so he hurriedly helped Arhan and said, "The old man is quickly exempt." Our army is coming from afar, and there is a lot of trouble! ”
Al Xianwen's tone was more polite, and his heart was slightly wider, and he said: "Please also ask the king to move into the city, so that the old man can fulfill the friendship of the landlord." After speaking, he let go of his body.
"Good!" Wen Bufan happily went.
After entering the castle, Alhan had already prepared a banquet. After Wen Bufan and Isabel sat down, Sui Shang stood aside,
When Arhan saw it, he said, "General Sui doesn't sit together?" ”
"The king is here, and the last general will not dare!" Sui Shang said.
Wen Bufan just wanted to open his mouth to let Sui Shang sit at the table, but Isabel didn't want to open his mouth but said: "General Sui, I am here to take care of the king, please go out and see if those soldiers have settled down, don't disturb the people." ”
Sui Shang heard Isabel say this, and looked at Wen Bufan, although Wen Bufan didn't know what Isabel meant, he still nodded.
Arhan picked up the wine glass and said, "The king is coming from afar, and we will set up a banquet to wash the dust of the king, please!" ”
Wen Bufan also picked up his wine glass and said, "Please!" At this time, Wen Bufan saw Isabel's eyes and looked at the wine glass.
"Please, Your Majesty!" Arhan said, holding his glass.
"Oh, good!" Wen Bufan drank all the wine in the cup in one gulp.
Al rarely drank it, and looked at Isabel with a wine glass and said, "Niangniang, please!" ”
Isabel picked up her glass, lifted her veil, and took a light sip.
"Good!" Arhan drank the wine and said, "Your Majesty, Niangniang, please eat!" ”
"What's the name of this castle?" Wen Bufan said while eating.
"This is Tudacro, it's the commercial center of the area, and our market here is the most famous in the neighborhood." Arhan said.
"Oh!" Wen Bufan was about to speak, but he saw Isabel holding her head with her hand, so he asked, "What's wrong with you?" ”
"I'm a little dizzy!" Isabel said.
Wen Bufan leaned sideways and helped Isabel and said, "I feel a little dizzy." As soon as he finished speaking, Wen Bufan fell on the table, "What's wrong with you?" As soon as Isabel finished speaking, she shook a few times and fell beside Wen Bufan.
(End of chapter)