In the depths of the vast and boundless desert, several figures are trudging with difficulty. Gusts of wind and sand kept blowing on their faces, making them unable to open their eyes at all. Due to the wind and sand, they had to keep their heads down before they could continue on their way. Their hair was covered by the wind and sand. There was no road in the desert, and they had to make their own way. Behind them are footprints that are deep and shallow.

The military uniforms on their bodies were all cracked, and they were all covered with dust, and they couldn't see their original colors at all. Their military caps were taken off and stuck in their belts. If it weren't for the fact that they were all carrying muskets on their backs, they would not have recognized them at all, they were people of the army. However, no matter how bad the conditions, they still continued to move forward with firm steps. The muskets on their bodies have never been abandoned, and no one uses them to act as handrails. For them, weapons are a second life, and they must not be wasted.

These figures are none other than Wang Xia. In order to escape the pursuit of the Mongols, they went all the way deep into the Great Desert. After a few days of walking in the desert, they became what they are now. Of course, they are still alive and well. When he entered the desert, there were seven people around Wang Xia, and now, there are still seven people around him. Their expressions are not decadent, there is no despair, on the contrary, they are quite optimistic. Because, judging from the distance, they should not be very far from the edge of the great desert.

In fact, for those who are familiar with the environment of the Great Desert, the Great Desert on the south bank of the Yellow River is not so terrifying. After entering, there is also a chance to come out. After all, this is the south bank of the Yellow River, and the conditions of the great desert will not be very bad. It seems that the big desert they are crossing now still has more lakes in it. Although most of them are saltwater lakes and the water is not drinkable, there are a few freshwater lakes where the water can be drunk directly.

Whether you can find a freshwater lake or not depends on the ability of passers-by. Fortunately, Wang Xia happened to know the location of these freshwater lakes. Along the way, he took his own deployment and relied on one freshwater lake after another to maintain the supply of water, and struggled forward. In the great desert, as long as there is sufficient water, life is guaranteed. As for food, dried beef is good food. The dried beef carried by the Mongol cavalry was robbed by them.

However, even so, it is difficult to cross the Great Desert. Especially without adequate preparation. For Wang Xia and the others, the most fatal problem is that their war horses are dead. Due to the long gallop, all their war horses were exhausted when they entered the great desert. They had to cross the Great Desert on foot. Obviously, this is a very exhausting thing, especially after a tense battle.

As he walked, Wang Xia's body suddenly weakened, and he lay down on the sand and fell unconscious again. Along the way, he had been unconscious several times. No way, he was too tired. Those damned Mongols, the pursuit was indeed fierce and fierce, and caused him a lot of trouble. There used to be more than 30 people around him, but now, there are only seven people left. Fortunately, they entered the Great Desert, and the Mongols did not continue to catch up for the time being.

Suddenly, Wang Xia woke up again and asked dyingly, "Where is this?" ”

A soldier of the Eagle Cavalry looked around and said uncertainly: "Commander, this may be the ground of Yansui Town." After a few days of walking, you should be on the edge of the great desert. ”

Wang Xia said with difficulty: "Keep walking!" The Mongols may catch up! Keep going! ”

Although the Mongols had not yet caught up, Wang Xia could not rest assured. Judging from the ferocity of the Mongols' pursuit, it is speculated that they should have also received an order to die, otherwise, they would not have been so ferocious. Thinking about it, Gao Jie humiliated Lin Dan Khan like that, and it would be strange if Lin Dan Khan could let them go. The two warriors helped Wang Xia up, and everyone struggled to move on.

"Da Da Da!"

Suddenly, the sound of horses' hooves came from behind.

One of the warriors of the Eagle Cavalry shouted, "Commander, the Mongols are catching up again!" ”

Wang Xia reflexively shouted, "Prepare for battle!" Fast! Go behind the dunes on the left! ”

He was still very familiar with the situation of the Great Desert. What should be done and what should not be done is very clear. They quickly hid behind a sand dune, and the remaining eight men stood together, all muskets in their hands, aimed at the way they had come. At this time, the sound of horses' hooves came very clearly, and it was indeed a large group of cavalry catching up. If their guess is correct, it is true that the Mongols have caught up.

Wang Xia's gaze gradually became stronger. Those damn Mongols actually chased here, it's just dead! Okay, let's fight to the death here! If you want to capture us alive, dream about it! It would be nice to be able to grab Lao Tzu's corpse! Wang Xia looked at everyone around him and said in a deep voice: "Brothers, the last moment has come!" I hope you will remember my words and would rather die than be a prisoner! Our white-clothed army has never been a bad seed! For the Mongolian Tatars, we only have one sentence, let's all die! ”

"Let's all die!" All seven warriors roared in unison.

Wang Xia took a deep breath and checked their guns and ammunition one by one. Their ammunition is still very plentiful. Three hundred rounds of mini bullets per person can last for a long time. The quality of the moon guns they are equipped with is also the best, and there is no damage. Now there is only one question, that is, how many mini shells can they shoot before they die in battle, and how many Mongol Tartars can these mini bullets kill!

With the sound of horses' hooves, where they had stepped on, the figure of a stalker appeared. The sun shone on them, blurring their figures. However, their general outline is still very clear. A cerulean military uniform, a gray military cap, a silver-white musket, and a dark red belt...... This is the White Army's own people!

"It's not...... Don't shoot! Wang Xia hurriedly shouted.

God, these people who caught up from behind were actually the people of the white-clothed army! Despite the different colors of their hats, the uniforms on their bodies are the same. The muskets they used were the same. This fully shows that they are a certain unit under the White Army!

"It's our people! It's our people! Brothers, shoot at the sky! Wang Xia shouted excitedly. He really didn't expect that at this critical moment, it was actually the white-clothed army's own people who caught up from behind! If I'm not mistaken, they should have come to pick them up! God, after being chased by the Mongols for twenty days, they finally saw their own people! His tears welled up all at once. Immediately, he raised his musket and struck the trigger fiercely into the sky.

"Bang!"

The sound of gunfire echoed throughout the Great Desert.

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

At this time, other soldiers also fired at the sky.

The bursts of gunfire immediately attracted the white-clothed soldiers who had caught up. Such a familiar gunshot, it must be his own people! They urged their horses and ran quickly. As the distance approached, Wang Xia and the others also judged it. These were the troops of the Leopard Cavalry. Only their hats are gray.

Sure enough, a group of leopard cavalry warriors rushed up and surrounded them. The captain of the squad at the head was overjoyed, and shouted excitedly: "Brothers! Finally found you! Oh my God, you're running so fast! In the absence of war horses, you actually crossed the entire desert! Terrible! That's amazing! ”

Wang Xia and the others were all weak, and they were all paralyzed on the ground, unable to move.

There is no way, once the originally tense nerves are relaxed, they can't support it.

The leopard cavalry warriors who followed hurriedly brought the sheepskin bags containing water and handed them to them. Some people brought steamed buns, pancakes and other dry food, and placed them in a circle. There are also people who put out fruits, melon seeds, peanuts, etc., as if they are having a tea party, and I don't know where they got them from. It seems that there are no such things in the food equipment of the white army. It is estimated that someone else sent it.

In order to avoid the blowing of the wind and sand, the soldiers of the Leopard Cavalry also circled all the war horses together to block the wind and sand. Then, each of them, as if they were looking at monsters, looked Wang Xia up and down at them. For Wang Xia and others, they are indeed respectful from the bottom of their hearts! Think about it, if it were you, would you be able to escape under the stalking of the Mongols? As long as you think about it, it feels quite difficult. The Mongols are not good at stubble! Now, Wang Xia and they have done it, I can't help but say, this is indeed a miracle!

The squad leader said, "Brothers, have you seen Commander Wang Xia? ”

Wang Xia put down the Qing Shui sheepskin bag, raised his head, and said with a dying breath: "I am Wang Xia...... Is Mao Thirteen here? Who are you leading the team? ”

The squad leader was immediately overjoyed and hurriedly said, "Great! Commander Wang, we've finally found you! We are leading the team under the leadership of Mao! Commander Mao is behind! I'll tell him to come over right away! Commander Mao doesn't know how much he wants to talk about you! ”

He clapped his hands vigorously and sent someone to give orders to the back. As a result, after a while, the sound of hurried horses' hooves sounded. After a while, Mao Shisan's somewhat sharp voice came from afar: "Wang Xia! You're still alive, boy! I thought you hung up! ”

Wang Xia drank a little water, ate a little steamed buns, and finally recovered a lot of vitality, and said loudly: "Mao Thirteen! I am here! Why did you only arrive now? Lao Tzu is almost finished! It's all your responsibility! You're coming too slowly! ”

He staggered to his feet and continued to speak to the back, but his body, after all, was too weak to support him to stand up. As a result, as soon as he stood up, he was limp and paralyzed. There was no way, he had to sit down unwillingly.

Mao 13 hurriedly ran over, hugged him, and shouted: "Wang Xia, don't die!" Lao Tzu ran thousands of miles before he finally found you! If you kid hangs up now, I can't explain it to the chairman! ”

Wang Xia said angrily: "Your mother's thousands of miles!" I'm not dead yet! Don't howl! ”

Mao 13 hurriedly beckoned and asked the doctor accompanying the army to come over and check their bodies. The final examination results showed that Wang Xia and the others were in good health, but they were mildly dehydrated, severely deficient in nutrition, and overtired. As long as you have enough time to rest, eat a reasonable diet, and have three months, you can fully recover. This result is not bad.

Wang Xia shook his shoulder vigorously, took a deep breath, and said stupidly: "The Mongolian who said the dog, Lao Tzu wrote down this account!" ”

Mao 13 smiled and said: "Okay, Lao Wang, don't worry about the Mongols!" As long as you are alive, are you still worried that you will not have a chance to trouble the Mongols? Honestly, this time, you're really in a hurry to kill us! Adults are worried, too! ”

Wang Xia's expression suddenly became eager, and he said in a loud voice: "Tell me quickly!" How's the battle going? ”

Mao Shisan said with a smile: "Lao Wang, don't be impatient, don't be impatient, don't be anxious, don't be anxious, I'll tell you slowly." The adults went out in person, and Lin Dan Khan would definitely not be able to bargain. The reinforcements that went north this time were as many as 10,000. Even after the departure of our Leopard Cavalry, there were 8,000 men. In terms of troops, we are not much different. When I was leaving, the adults had just packed up a large group of Mongol cavalry. Later, Ming Hao sent someone to give me an order, and told me that the first wave of Lin Dan Khan's attack was also repulsed. ”

Wang Xia clenched his fists vigorously and said impatiently: "Okay, let's pack up our things and go back!" Fuck Lin Dan Khan! This time, I can't spare him! If he runs away this time, Lao Tzu will have to chase him to Naturalization City! Fuck, bully Lao Tzu! ”

Mao 13 waved his hand, asked the people around him to retreat, and said in a low voice: "Lao Wang, we won't go back!" I have a new plan of action! ”

Wang Xia said in a low voice: "What? Let's go straight back to Ningxia Town? ”

His reaction is also very agile. As soon as Mao 13 said this, he thought of Ningxia Town. In his opinion, if he didn't go back to the Baihuze battlefield, he would go back to Ningxia Town. Because, at present, there are two battlefields of the white-clothed army. One is Baihuze, and the other is Ningxia Town. Mao Thirteen couldn't have gone anywhere else.

Unexpectedly, Mao Shisan attached his ear to Wang Xia's side and whispered: "The adults have given me the right to move freely, and I want to go to Yansui Town for a walk!" ”

Wang Xia hesitated and said, "This ...... What do adults say? It won't delay business, right? The battles between Ningxia Town and Baihuze are all underway, and reinforcements are needed on both sides. Let's go to Yansui Town, will it be a waste of troops? Picked sesame seeds and lost watermelon? In case something unexpected happens on both battlefields......"

Mao 13 said methodically: "It's okay, there will be no accidents." Think about it, there are adults in charge of the northern line in person, what tricks can Lin Dan Khan play? Don't forget, the adults are in the Black Mountain camp, and there are reinforcements to mobilize. As for the southern route, there is Chi Hu Boss in charge, and it is even more fine. You don't know the combat effectiveness of the officers and soldiers. They...... Hehe, we're not exaggerating, my leopard cavalry army of 1,500 people can kill 20,000 officers and soldiers! ”

Wang Xia nodded thoughtfully. Mao Thirteen's words, he still agreed. However, the Leopard Cavalry acted alone, and his heart still had no bottom. After thinking about it, Wang Xia said safely: "You will repeat all the words of the adults to me as they are." ”

Mao 13 nodded, and said everything that Ming Hao had conveyed. Actually, Xu Xingxia's meaning is not like this. However, it is not impossible for Mao 13 to understand it in this way. Because, Xu Xingxia did not give him more tasks. His task is to rescue Wang Xia and them. As for what to do after being rescued, it was not clearly explained. In other words, it's a blank space, a space to play freely.

If it is general thinking, after Mao 13 completes the task, it is nothing more than two choices. One is to go back to the Baihuze battlefield, increase the northern front of the Baiyi Army, and continue to fight the Mongols. One is to kill back to Ningxia City, increase the southern front strength of the white-clothed army, and eliminate the invading officers and troops. However, Mao Thirteen's meaning is that he will not go in either direction. He wants to find his own way, make a big move, strengthen the military prestige of the white-clothed army, and by the way, give some people a small dismount. It's a pity to let go of such a great opportunity!

Wang Xia was also slowly moved, and said thoughtfully: "In this way, Bai Huze is indeed not very urgent. You mean, let's go to Yansui Town and make trouble? ”

Mao 13 said eagerly: "Exactly." Didn't the main army of Yansui Town just go to our Ningxia Town? It is estimated that in the rear of Yansui Town, the troops must be very empty. Let's get him a backyard fire in the yard. Think about it, they were preparing to suppress the rebellion in Ningxia Town in front, but their own backyard suddenly caught fire, what do you think will happen? ”

After a slight pause, Mao 13 said again: "I heard Gao Jie say that the military households in Yansui Town are actually very strong and capable of fighting. It's a pity that I followed the wrong master and had no chance to play at all. Heroes are useless! It would be nice if we could bring them all together under our command. We are white-clothed troops, but we need a lot of warriors! ”

Wang Xia slapped his palm vigorously and said excitedly: "Okay! Let's do it! I also heard Gao Jie say that the men in northern Shaanxi are especially capable of fighting! If we can let the military households in Yansui Town join the white-clothed army, it will indeed be a good thing, and it is estimated that the adults will also support it! Okay, I agree with your plan, let's go to Yansui Town and make trouble in the Heavenly Palace! ”

The two discussed and agreed, and Mao 13 sent a small team of cavalry to report the situation to Xu Xingxia, and reported his general plan of action to Xu Xingxia. Then together with Wang Xia, he pondered the plan to make trouble in the Heavenly Palace in Yansui Town. This time, they must have to make a big noise in Yansui Town in order to cause shocks from all sides.

There are few people around Wang Xia. Mao Thirteen's leopard cavalry army was fully equipped and had high morale. With their combat effectiveness, there should be no problem with an armed parade in Yansui Town. Except for Yulin City, the other castles are estimated to be easily breached. It is estimated that the Ming army in Yansui Town never imagined that the white-clothed army would suddenly arrive at this time! This one was caught off guard and will be leveraged.

When he was a ranger, Wang Xia had been to Yansui Town and was a little familiar with the situation here. This guide is none other than him. He carefully recalled the relevant topography and landforms, and said slowly: "Let's go all the way down, and the first fortress we encounter is the Zhenqiang Station. This is something we have to take down. We need supplies! ”

Mao 13 nodded, and said in a deep voice: "You are familiar with the situation, I will listen to you!" Let's do it! ”

At the sound of the order, the warriors of the Leopard Cavalry quickly gathered. Under the leadership of Wang Xia, they quickly pounced in the direction of Zhenqiang. Zhenqiang is on the edge of the great desert, not much away. As a result, it took them four days to get out of the desert, kill under the walls of Zhenqiang in one go, and then launch an attack.

The defenders of Zhenqiang were only a few hundred people, and they were basically in a state of defenselessness. With the combat effectiveness of the leopard cavalry, a burst of gunfire easily took the Zhenqiang office. During the battle, not a single person was killed or wounded. There was no white-clothed army, and neither did the defenders of Zhenqiang. Because, the defenders of Zhenqiang were completely confused, they even forgot to resist, and they were captured by the white-clothed army.

"Who are you?" Those captured Ming soldiers were confused, and they couldn't figure out what was going on. If it was the Mongols or the Tatars who attacked them, it would be understandable, but they were obviously Han Chinese! They don't look like horse thieves either. How can there be such a powerful horse thief?

"We are the White Army!" Mao 13 said in high spirits. The leopard cavalry had crossed the desert, and they were indeed a little tired, and the consumption of water and food was also very large. Fortunately, the Zhenqiang Institute has good reserves of supplies, enough to supplement the needs of the Leopard Cavalry. What's more, there is enough water here for everyone to take a comfortable bath. In this place in northern Shaanxi, being able to take a bath is sometimes more comfortable than eating a full meal! Everyone in the White Army, when they came out of the desert, was disgraced.

"The White Army? Which part? The Ming army in Zhenqiang was still quite stunned. None of them had heard the name of the White Coat. Because, the news of the rebellion in Ningxia Town was not conveyed to them at all. They only knew that some of the military households had gone on the expedition. However, it is not known exactly where or by whom they will be on the expedition.

In fact, even if they knew the name of the White Army, they could imagine that the White Army would kill from this place at this time. No way, geographically speaking, coming from Ningxia Town to Yansui Town is generally from the south of the Great Desert and bypassing from the Ningxia Guard. It is simply impossible to bypass the Yellow River.

"You ...... Fuck you, don't you pretend to be stupid? Mao 13 was also amused.

"We are the white-clothed army of the rebellion in Ningxia Town! Rebel, got it? Our boss is Xu Xingxia! Xu Xingxia, do you know? It is Xu Xingxia, who is unparalleled in the world in archery! Wang Xia was impatient, yelled, and shouted out Xu Xingxia's name.

This time, the Ming army of Zhenqiang finally understood. Xu Xingxia's name, they absolutely know. When the white-clothed army had not yet rebelled, many military households went to Ningxia Town to seek refuge in Xu Xingxia. However, their next reaction made the two cry and laugh. I only saw a group of military households, and they fell to the ground at once, and shouted repeatedly: "Big brother, big brother, we have been waiting for you for a long time!" We're going to join the White Coats too! We're going to join the White Coats too! We want to follow Xu Xingxia! We want to follow Xu Xingxia! ”

Wang Xia and Mao Shisan looked at each other, at a loss. This time, they were really a little confused. In other words, Lao Tzu is here to fight, it seems that he is not here to receive people! What's going on? The two of them were patient, found a few local military households, listened to their detailed explanations, and finally figured out what was going on.

The Ming army in Zhenqiang is also bitter to death. If you want to say that the military households of Weizhen Fort were bitter in the past, it was really bitter. However, their suffering, compared with the Ming army in Zhenqiang, seems to be more fortunate. The military households in Zhenqiang are really bitter to the end, and the bitterness is endless.

The place of Zhenqiang is the Shenmu County of the later generations. Before the coal resources were not excavated in large quantities, this place was simply nothing. What's the most here here? Sand! One year leading, the wind and sand from the great desert shrouded the place overwhelmingly. It's gray day and night.

It is absolutely impossible to be stationed in such a place, without enough food, without warm clothing, and to eat wind and sand all day long, saying that you don't want to rebel. I don't know how long ago, the military households in Zhenqiang had the idea of rebellion, but they didn't have the opportunity to carry it out. A few months ago, the military households around Zhenqiang also knew that there was a rebellion in Ningxia Town, but they didn't know the specific information. Now, the whites came, and they immediately sensed that an opportunity had come. If not now, but when?

Wang Xia and Mao Shisan didn't expect that their arrival would actually ignite the flames of rebellion in Yansui Town. The military households of Zhenqiang took the lead, and several nearby castles also rebelled. For a time, the wind and clouds surged, and thousands of people gathered. Since the military families want to rise up and rebel, the white-clothed army will not refuse. Zhenqiang is also one of the relatively large strongholds, and when they rose up to rebel, it was equivalent to setting fire to the rear of Yansui Town.

Soon, the Zhenqiang Institute announced its separation from Yansui Town and was assigned to the Ningxia Town Autonomous Committee, and the Zhenqiang Institute Committee was established in a similar manner, and 25 members and seven Standing Committee members were selected. After controlling Zhenqiang, the next move of the Leopard Cavalry was to divide the troops and sweep all the large and small castles around Zhenqiang.

The ambitious Wang Xia and Mao Thirteen have a more long-term vision. From the south of Zhenqiang, it is Yulinwei. This Yulinwei is the location of the military town of Yansui Town. Most of the Ming troops stationed in Yulin City were transferred to Ningxia Town. It can be said that the strength of Yulin City is quite empty. However, there are quite a lot of materials stored inside. If the Leopard Cavalry steals the air and takes Yulin City...... "!" Wang Xia made a decision categorically.

"!" Mao 13 had no objections.

At the sound of an order, the Leopard Cavalry immediately took action, and soon, with the Leopard Cavalry as the main force and the surrounding military households as assistance, the brigade army marched south. Their dispatch suddenly made the entire Yansui Town, turbulent, and the heavens and the earth change color.

(To be continued)