Crescent Oasis Crescent Fort. The group of "beggars" who were lying on the Crescent Lake and trying hard to get water finally got ready, but they still looked weak.

These 100 cavalry escaped from the Sassanid cavalry from the net of heaven and earth arranged by Dianwei, and the leader was Kosak himself. In the past ten days, Kosak led hundreds of cavalry under his command to rush left and right, cross the forest and river, and finally got rid of the encirclement and suppression of the Liang army and its Kushan servants. But they also lost their way and plunged into the Taal Desert.

They were hungry and thirsty and slaughtered all the extra horses, drank blood and ate meat. If they could no longer find water and food, they could only die of thirst. Their war horses could only survive by eating camel thorns in the desert and red willow bark. When they were about to perish, they discovered the crescent oasis.

At this time, the mentality of these Sassanian cavalry had changed from being arrogant before to being frightened. Seeing a castle on the oasis from afar, my heart was full of ups and downs. In the end, Kosak said with a heart of heart: "It would be better to be stabbed by the enemy's sword than to die of thirst." As a result, they rushed towards the Crescent Lake regardless of concern.

Now, they had relieved their thirst but were still hungry and climbed up the horses and slowly walked to more than a hundred battles outside the Crescent Fort to stop. Kosak looked at the top of the city, and Nadel, the lord of the Crescent Fort, also looked down at the city. The two of them stared at each other for a half-quarter of an hour, but neither of them spoke first. In fact, they were both very frightened.

Although these people were ragged, Denar had already seen that they were indeed Sassanian cavalry, and knew the fierceness of the Sassanian cavalry, so he was naturally afraid. And Kosak also knew that his subordinates were hungry. Now, it was impossible to pose any threat to the castle. Even if the soldiers in the castle attacked and killed, they could defeat his remaining army, which was already a frightened bird.

But Kosak cannot evacuate just now. If he evacuated, he would not know when he would find a place where he could obtain food and water. Moreover, he would be timid and would be more likely to chase him out.

In the end, Denar couldn't help but speak, "Who is the one under the city, why did he lead his troops to my Crescent Fort?"

Kossack grew up in Mulu City, which is adjacent to Northern Kushan since he was a child, and naturally he also knew Kushan language. He discovered that Denar was a little timid from the content and tone of Denar's words, and he was immediately delighted.

Kosak's eyes turned and his face was solemn, "We are the army of the Sassanian Court. This time we are here to drive away the Orientals who oppressed you. My squad is a patrol and reconnaissance ranger sent by the main general. On the way, we encountered a group of Liang troops and killed them. But we also mistakenly entered the desert and lost our way. We came here just now. If your lord opens the city gate and surrenders to Ardashir, the king of kings of the Sassanian Court, I will report to you and ask for me."

Denar was shocked and thought to himself that it was indeed a disaster. The manor manager next to him muttered in his ear: "Master Xihou, don't believe the words of these Sasanians. Do you still remember the news that came a while ago? They lured the submission into the city and would kill and loot all of them."

Denar's heart tightened, but he didn't dare to turn against Kosak directly, for fear that he would attack his castle immediately. His mind quickly turned a few times and finally found a reason to say to Kosak under the city: "This general, it's not that I don't want to open the city to surrender, I really don't know what you are. And there are no oasis near my Crescent City, and they often come to harass my castle. So I have to be careful. Let's do this. General, after meeting your army first, get a seal that can prove your identity and come here. The little marquis will definitely go out of the city to greet me in person."

Denar's plan was a slow-track strategy. He didn't know when the Sassanite army would go back. It was possible to even forget his Crescent Fort.

Kossack also quickly thought in his mind, thinking that I would only destroy myself if I attacked this city now. If I continue to intimidate him to open the city gate and surrender. If he doesn't take this set, I will have to do thunder and not rain, but instead reveal my strength. Even if he is really scared and opened the city gate, the risk of entering the city is very high. Because I can't be 100% sure whether he has really surrendered or set a trap for me. According to the state of these hundred soldiers under my command, if he really set up an ambush in the castle and attacks with all his strength, wouldn't I die without a burial place?

Thinking of this, Kosak immediately shouted to Denar: "Well, then you can wait for my Sasanian army to come. But..." He paused and shouted: "But my brothers were lost for a long time, and there was not much dry food and horse materials left with them, which was not enough for the return trip. You can lend us some food and grass first, and when my army returns, it will be the original amount to be returned. Of course, this matter is also a great contribution to you."

When Denar heard this, he thought that this matter was not a big problem. Isn’t it just a little food? As long as you, the plague god, leave quickly, it’s nothing to spend some food and grass. Anyway, the grain warehouse of Crescent Fort is abundant.

He immediately responded: "Of course, and don't mention anything that has not been returned. Just treat the little marquis as giving it to the Sassanian army." After that, he turned around and ordered the soldiers and servants in the fort to prepare. Soon, they hung baskets with ropes on the wall of the fort, put down baskets of dried food and dried meat and horses for people, as well as horse feeding. It was enough for Kosak's hundred riders and horses to take five days.

Kosak winked, and more than 20 Xhosa fighters behind him rode out and took away the food and fodder that had been hung down from the city. Then Kosak nodded to Denar on the city and said, "There will be a date later!"

Denar smiled and waved his hand to respond, but cursed in his heart, "Will you be the next one?" It's better not to see you again in this life. Soon, Kossack and his group disappeared from his sight. He then breathed a sigh of relief. When he was about to walk down the city, someone came to report: "Master Xihou, another fierce army appeared in the desert in the south of the city."

Denar patted his head, frowned and said without anger: "What's wrong today? There are groups of people coming and going. Who are they?"

"Qi Bi Xihou, the leader of the Bactrician Mercenary Corps is Simmons Seguxian, who said he came for the marriage of the lady."

Denar then felt relieved and said, "It turns out that this kid is here. Didn't I reply to them that if I want to marry my daughter, I have to agree to my conditions? If I haven't completed my conditions, why do I come to me?" He moved his legs and walked towards the south gate.

When he arrived at the south gate, Denar looked down at the city, and a young and even childish face appeared in his sight. This person, Simmons Seleucus, was the son of Alexander Seleucus, who had now inherited the position of commander of the mercenary corps and was recognized by the Legion of the Legion.
Chapter completed!