Love Affairs in Chang'an - Chapter 442

Chapter 442 Yao Xing, Xue Guang, Tian Shang
“The Tang army’s camp is really well-built! Although we can’t get used to these wooden houses, it’s good to tie up livestock in the cold!”

“A lot of cattle and sheep by the lake haven’t been taken away yet! We’ve made a lot of money now, haha!”

“The Han people are really smart. The military strongholds have built canals and pipes to divert water. This is very convenient!”

“Marshal, let’s move to Dafeichuan!”

…

The Tibetan soldiers began to discuss happily.

Gaer Qinling didn’t say anything. He knew that a camp that the Tang army had run for several years was a hundred times stronger than a temporary march camp. Moreover, taking Dafeichuan as his base and invading Lanzhou was also his strategic policy.

However, Gaer Qinling felt that it was strange for the Tang army to give up so easily a place where warriors had to compete.

Seeing that winter was approaching, the Tibetan army strongholds west of the Qingluo Plain were in the transition zone between the plateau and the plains. Although they were not as cold as the glaciers in the Snow Region, they were still splashing water into ice.

But Da Feichuan was different. This place was close to Qinghai Lake, so it was easy for cattle and horses to get water, and the terrain was much lower than that of Qingluo Origin Army Village, so it was not so cold in winter. If the army moved here to camp, they would be able to use a lot of existing houses and stables. This winter would be a really good one. There were indeed endless benefits.

“Marshal, the brothers all want to move to the Dafeichuan Military Camp as soon as possible, so it will be easier for us to spend the winter.” The Tibetan generals sent Danbaulji as their representative to advise Gaer Qinling.

Gaer Qinling narrowed his eyes and was still hesitating, not agreeing immediately.

“Marshal, do you still have any misgivings?” Danba Urji was a little anxious and said, “The Tang army has already fled far away. Our sentry cavalry will not return until they arrive at Shanzhou. The news is true. Moreover, there will be no ambush within a radius of a hundred miles. Even if the Tang army suddenly attacks, we can still fight calmly. Do you have any concerns, Marshal?”

How could he not have imagined that Gaer Qinling would turn a deaf ear to his words? Although he was puzzled, he could vaguely feel a shadow and suspicion in his heart. The perfect army stronghold in front of him looked like a fragrant bait, but there were fatal hooks hidden inside.

“This is a trap. Don’t get caught in the trap of the Tang army.” Said Gaer Qinling.

“Marshal, you’re too suspicious!” Danbaulji finally couldn’t help but say, “The Tang army is dead and the Commander-in-Chief has run away. What other plans can they have to deal with us? Could it be that they really have the help of the gods and buddhas? If they do, they don’t have to wait until today!”

Gaer Qinling coldly gouged him out and scolded, “Those who underestimate their enemies will definitely lose!”–How did Da Feichuan lose, how did Tuyu Hun fall, and how did the Turks be annihilated? They are all the same as you, underestimating your enemies! You think you’re underestimating your enemies! ”

Danbaulzi was scolded with a dirty face and had no choice but to shut up. The generals didn’t dare to say anything anymore and remained silent.

Gaer Qinling glanced at them and knew that these people wanted the Tang army camp to survive this winter comfortably. They were like hungry men who hadn’t been close to women for ten years and suddenly hugged a stunning beauty.

Everyone’s hearts couldn’t be chilled because their hearts couldn’t be disobeyed.

After much thought, Gaer Qinling said, “The army is divided into four divisions. General Deg Danbaulji led a hundred thousand troops into Dafeichuan first; General Domi Budan and General Ding Lan Ci Ren each led fifty thousand troops and set up another camp ten li away from Da Fei Chuan as horns; Ben Shuai, personally lead the rest of the troops to temporarily station in Qingluo Plain. When the situation becomes clear, we will discuss the merger of the army into Dafeichuan. ”

“Yes, Marshal!” The crowd cheered.

This winter was a good one. To the west of Qingluo Plain, cattle and sheep could already be frozen to death. Dafei Chuan was much warmer here! Moreover, the things they stole were used comfortably. Just this many barracks, cattle, and sheep were enough to make all the soldiers happy for a while.

The next day, after noon, on a small hill a few miles east of Dafeichuan Military Camp.

Qin Mubai was dressed in shabby white sheepskin, with a hemp rope tied around his waist, a felt hat with a curled edge, and a loud whip in his hand. He rode on a black horse with its hair removed and looked at the Dafeichuan army camp in the distance.

There was a group of sheep beside him. The Fire Cloud Horse trotted not far away and occasionally lowered its head to eat the few tender roots left.

Qin Mubai, who had a disheveled beard on his mouth, swung his whip and shouted a few times to drive the sheep away. After chewing the grass leaves in his mouth a few times, he revealed a meaningful smile.

“Gaer Qinling, you’re really cautious and paranoid. You actually divided the army into three units and arranged them into horns to help you. You think you can do everything you want?”

“Indeed, he is a troublesome fellow. It’s worth it for me to gamble my life and lose all my money. I’ll fight you!”

‘”I guess Qin Shi’s side should be ready. I wonder when Gaer Qinling will lead his troops to attack our Lanzhou outpost city, Shanzhou? This fellow is known as a great warrior. What’s there to hesitate about at this time? While our army is fleeing without a leader, isn’t it above the art of war to take advantage of the victory to chase him?”

“Could it be that he can discover any flaws in this?”

…

Night was about to descend, and the north wind was cold and the sky was freezing.

Qin Mubai drove his flock to a quiet and desolate village.

In this small village, more than 20 miles east of the Dafeichuan Military Region, there used to be more than a dozen Han herdsmen living there. Recently, due to the chaos of war, most of the herdsmen had moved to the interior of Lanzhou to escape the war. Only an old couple over half a century old was reluctant to part with their flocks and homeland and never left. A few days ago, Qin Mubai came here and pretended to be a wandering ranger, living in the old couple’s house.

The old couple, who had no children under their knees, were also generous and enthusiastic, so they accepted him. Qin Mu had wasted her breath trying to persuade the couple to leave this place early to escape the flames of war and gave them some money to interrogate and support themselves. To put it bluntly, they finally agreed. They agreed to pack up and leave this place today. They then transferred the house, sheep, and other items to Qin Mubai.

But when they returned to the small village, Qin Mubai saw that there were still lights in the room. It seemed that they still hadn’t left.

Qin Mubai shook his head helplessly and knocked on the door, “Uncle, aunt, I’m back!-Why haven’t you left yet?”

‘”Squeak!” The door was opened. The one who opened the door was not the old couple, but an unfamiliar old man.

Qin Mubai couldn’t help but be a little surprised. He looked up and down at the old man and saw that he had a striking silver beard. His body was tall and large without any hunchbacks, and his eyes were bright red. He seemed to be in high spirits.

“Old man, why are you here?” Qin Mubai asked.

“Haha, you should be the new owner of this house, Lang Jun Liu, right?” The old man stroked his beard and smiled. “I’m ashamed. It’s my turn to occupy the nest. When I passed by this place in the afternoon, I saw that it was already late and went to stay in the village. I didn’t know that only this family was occupied. More coincidentally, they were also about to leave the hometown with their background. They even said that they had transferred the house to a young Mr. Liu and would probably return later. It’s you, right?”

“Oh, passing by for a night.” Qin Mubai replied indifferently, but she carefully looked at the old man in her heart. There was a fire burning in the room and a pot of tea was brewed. There was a blue cloth wrapped around the fire. It was probably the old man’s bag.

Judging from the old man’s appearance and behavior, he did not look like a treacherous person, but his voice was like a flood bell and his bearing was extraordinary, yet he did not look like an ordinary person that could be seen everywhere.

Originally, who would come to a place like Da Feichuan at such a time? Ordinary people were even more afraid of avoiding it.

“It’s freezing cold. Lang Jun Liu, please come in!” The old man smiled and just as he finished speaking, he clapped his hands and smiled, “Wrong, wrong. It seems that I am the master and Lang Jun Liu is the guest!”

“Haha, this old man is so funny!” Qin Mubai laughed loudly and walked into the room. He turned around and closed the door. He hung the whip on the wall and sat down by the fire to warm himself up. “It’s so cold today,” he said casually.

The old man didn’t say anything, but a kind smile appeared on his face. He picked up the earthen tile urn and poured a bowl of hot tea for Qin Mubai and said, “Come, master, this old man has borrowed flowers to offer Buddha tea instead of wine. I have thanked you for taking me in first.”

“Thank you.” Qin Mubai held the bowl in both hands to keep warm, but she didn’t have the intention to drink it.

“What, Master, are you afraid that I’ll poison you?” The old man stroked his white beard and chuckled.

“Old man, what are you saying?” Qin Mubai’s heart trembled, but his expression did not change. He smiled casually and said, “You and I have never seen each other before. Why did you harm me? Furthermore, even if I were to commit suicide in this shabby place, there’s no way to talk about it!”

“Haha!” The old man laughed again, “That’s right. The whole village is poor. All the houses in the village added together probably aren’t as valuable as Lang Jun Liu’s BMW!”

Qin Mubai’s expression turned cold as he stared at the old man like lightning, “What do you mean?”

“Master, don’t be nervous. I’m just praising you for having a good horse.” The old man was as calm as ever and said with a smile.

Qin Mubai put the teacup aside and looked at the old man with a frown. The old man did not dodge. He kept looking back at Qin Mubai with a smile on his face. He did not panic at all.

“Who are you?” Qin Mubai shouted in a low voice, “Those who come are not kind. Those who are good will not come. Stop beating around the bush!”

“Haha!” The old man laughed loudly. He patted his knees and stood up. He ignored Qin Mubai, who could suddenly kill him at any time. Instead, he calmly walked to the window and looked up at the windy and dark night sky outside. He said leisurely, “Greed wipes away the Demon Star Penetrating Rainbow. Taibai drives through the heavens!”

“I don’t understand.” Qin Mubai replied coldly. His hand was already under the couch and he held onto the hilt of the Returning Righteousness Saber.

“This is the Blood Light, Great Kill, Heavenly Fire Calamity Phase!” The old man turned around and stared at Qin Mubai with his eyes as bright as torches. “Qin Sanlang, you are about to commit an endless crime!” He said word by word.

“Bang–”

With a dragon roar, the Guiyi Saber was placed on the old man’s neck.

“Tell me, who are you? Or, I’ll cut off your head.” Qin Mubai gripped the hilt of the saber and said coldly.

“Old man, Yuan Tiangang.”