Chapter 1011 1012 [The Beginning of a Thousand Miles]

If you put aside the harsh living environment and look at it from the perspective of Pei Yue's previous life, the scenery of the wilderness can be called magnificent and beautiful.

The sky and the earth are vast, the clouds are misty, and the view as far as the eye can see is shocking.

Dotted on the land are mountain peaks, sparse forests, frozen soil and two or three surging rivers. It is like a picture scroll with rough lines drawn by a letter pen. The majestic waves on the paper cannot be covered at all, and they are like the rising sun.

And out.

On the third day after entering the wilderness, the Tibetan Front Guards had traveled more than 150 miles. This speed was very different from their usual style. It seemed that they were not traveling long distances to attack the barbarians, but touring the mountains and rivers wherever they pleased.

If the young censors in the court heard the news, they would probably write several impeachment memorials with spicy words and erudite references overnight, and give Pei Yue eye drops in front of the emperor. In their view, the barbarians invaded the border and killed the soldiers and civilians.

, the corpses of hundreds of soldiers in Jiuli Pass are still cold, and there are thousands of people in the wilderness who are being abused by the barbarians. The Zangfeng Guards should kill them as quickly as possible, smashing the corpses of those cruel barbarians into thousands of pieces and throwing their bones into ashes.

However, from the commander Wei Rui down, including the two deputy commanders, five commanders, twenty-five guerrillas and even more than 10,000 soldiers, no one questioned Pei Yue's decision.

In addition to their trust in Pei Yue, it was also because this time the Tibetan Front Guards were not alone, and were followed by more than 8,000 auxiliary soldiers and civilians, who were responsible for transporting food, grass and baggage to the rear of the army.

Zhang De was placed in the vanguard of the front army, guiding the brave general named Chen Xianda along the way.

As a soldier at the Beishan Military Station under the Xuanhua Camp, Zhang De had never seen such a disciplined cavalry. The Xuanhua Camp had a cavalry a few years ago, but later it was said that the imperial court could not supply horses, so it was gradually disbanded.

. He had also seen the cavalry march from a distance. Although he could not give an accurate impression, compared with the Tibetan front guard in front of him, both the military appearance and the formation were completely different.

Zhang De sighed: "I'm worried that the barbarians will retreat to the heart of the wilderness. They have robbed many people this time. If they retreat smoothly, it will be difficult to find those tribes in the wilderness."

Although he had only stayed in the Zangfeng Guards for a few days, he had already become very familiar with the respect and admiration that this elite cavalry had for Pei Yue. Unlike the previous awe of the imperial court among his colleagues at Beishan Military Station, these people around him seemed to only have that in their hearts.

He was the Marquis of Pei, and he was extremely loyal. Even if Pei Yue asked them to die, Zhang De believed that no one would shrink back.

Pei Yue said with a serious smile: "This is the edge area between the wasteland and Daliang. The barbarians will definitely not live in such a close distance. We are on guard against them, and they must be afraid of us, especially those small tribes."

Wei Rui nodded and said, "Please give me your instructions."

Zhang De said respectfully: "I remember it, little man."

"Your Majesty, there has been no abnormality in the past few days. The army did not encounter barbarian spies on the way forward, and no traces of the life of the barbarian tribes were found."

Seeing that his expression was obviously different from the previous panic, Pei Yue said calmly: "Don't worry. If I want to completely solve the internal and external worries, I must personally confront the barbarians. Wei Rui, I can only leave this matter to

You do it.”

Behind the vanguard army is the central army of hidden front guards, with a total of 3,000 cavalry, firmly protecting Pei Yue and his soldiers at the core.

Zhang De could only suppress what was in his heart and said with a forced smile: "Yes, the general is right."

Chen Xianda asked again: "When you escaped, was Yang Ding still alive?"

In the past few days, he watched carefully and did not dare to make any comments in front of others. Fortunately, Deputy Commander Chen seemed rough and reckless, but he was a good person and did not become arrogant because of his status. The two gradually developed a relationship.

some topics.

Wei Rui's face became more and more ugly: "However, they enriched their own pockets and took the Marquis's good intentions as an excuse."

Pei Yue motioned for him to continue.

Chen Xianda nodded approvingly and said: "It's good that you have this intention, but don't be impatient, because this is an order issued by our Lord Marquis. Remember, in addition to not being afraid of death, there is another more important thing on the battlefield.

That is to always obey the command of the Marquis. As long as we can do this, we will definitely win the final victory."

Wei Rui calmly analyzed: "If Zhang De is not lying, after the barbarians robbed a large amount of supplies and people, they retreated back to the heart of the wilderness without seeing the situation. Instead, they stayed near the border, seemingly waiting for us to find them.

In the past, based on the strategy shown by the barbarian leader, such a decision should not have been made."

Zhang De replied: "Yes, but... I'm afraid the barbarians will vent their anger on him."

Wei Rui took out the letter and after reading it, his expression became solemn and he said in a deep voice: "How dare the Yunzhou Mining Company have such courage? Aren't they afraid of confiscating the family and exterminating the clan?"

After hearing this, Wei Rui picked up the letter again and looked at the several lines of statements in it. He couldn't help but feel tight in his heart and frowned: "Master Hou, you want to say that there is a problem at Xuanhua Camp?"

"General, if we keep going at this speed, it will take us ten days to get there." During the march, Zhang De found an opportunity to say cautiously.

"The humble job is here."

Wei Rui said thoughtfully: "Master Hou, I have been thinking about this over the past two days, and I still feel that the barbarian's confidence is a bit inexplicable."

Chen Xianda looked at the distant mountain peaks, showing an uncharacteristically solemn expression, and said in a deep voice: "I don't know that kid, but I am very familiar with his father. To be honest, I don't like to come into contact with people like his father, but

If every official was like his father, there would be a lot less injustice and injustice in the world."

Pei Yue narrowed his eyes slightly, looked at the vast world in front of him, and said quietly: "No wonder someone reminded me to pay attention to safety. The trouble in Northern Xinjiang is not from the barbarians, but from within."

Zhang De said with a complicated expression: "Yang Ding has never told us about his family affairs."

"Wei Rui."

Pei Yue leaned over and took out a secret letter from the pocket hanging next to the horse's belly, handed it to Wei Rui and said, "Read this first."

Chen Xianda grinned and said with emotion: "It's like his father's behavior. You don't have to think too much. As a soldier, as long as you step on the battlefield, you will have your fate, wealth and honor in heaven. Whether you live or die, you can't blame others."

The details of the war came to Wei Rui's mind, and he became more and more worried. He couldn't help but advise: "Master Marquis, I would like to ask you to return to Jiuliguan and take charge of the battle. I will be responsible for this battle."

The Zangfeng Guard has always had strict military discipline, but the distinction between superiority and inferiority is not strict. Pei Yue usually requires his generals not to be too humble. Wei Rui and others generally do not use honorific titles like "you".

Pei Yue shook his head and said: "It's just a matter of filling your own pockets. You may not realize where the money from the mine goes."

Pei Yue was silent for a long time before saying: "Back then, His Majesty wanted the Xiangyun Mine in my hands. In order to keep this bit of property, I handed over the recipe for briquettes and helped Shitan Temple to roll out the network without taking any money. But from my heart

Speaking of which, I do have some distractions

I want the people in Daliang to live a better life. The three northern states are very poor and the people's lives are very hard, so I set a very loose profit task for the Yunzhou Mine. My original intention is to benefit the people. Because this

I even argued with Luo Ting several times in letters about this matter."

Chen Xianda turned around and asked, "Are you anxious?"

"Is there any abnormal return from traveling?"

Pei Yue spoke slowly and Wei Rui listened calmly, but the blood in his heart gradually boiled.

At the end, Pei Yue stared into his eyes and said gently: "This time I will be your bait."

Wei Ruiyu immediately clasped his fists and saluted, gritted his teeth and said: "Even if I have to leave my life in Northern Xinjiang, I will definitely complete the task assigned by the Marquis!"

The cold wind is hunting, and the intention to kill is clear.
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