Riding and Blade: Laughing Wind and Cloud Road

Chapter 8

Facing the rising sun, Mulek stood with his hands behind his back.

Jiu Ling'er harassed Nasuge all night. After Muleke's army entered Nasuge's camp, he quickly found a place to sleep. Now that he woke up, he saw Muleke standing beside him, with a look of admiration on his face. looked at Mulek.Muleke's majestic figure blocks the rising sun, and the sun caresses Muleke's body and hits directly down. From the perspective of Jiu Ling'er, who is behind Muleke's back, he looks like a god descending from the earth.

He thinks a hero is a hero, and even standing and thinking is very attractive.Different is different.

Like the old man Adaku Rum Atlantis, although according to himself he is also a well-known character among the Kusaites, but he is an old man, and he is not like Mulek at all. momentum.

You can't even learn this stuff.

The old man, Black Mountain Bear and other Mulek's warriors came galloping on horseback.

Jiu Ling'er couldn't remember these people at first, thinking they all looked the same.But get in touch with them slowly and gradually become familiar with them.Mulek used to have a lot of heroes under his command, and these few years are still alive and have followed Mulek faithfully.

The black mountain bear is unusually tall and stands out in the crowd. His small eyes reveal a fierce look on his big, sunburned face.Karoo is of medium build like a strong bodyguard and likes to wield a very large mace.Tie Hutou is a strong man with a slender body and a head that really looks like a fox.The bald wolf is also slender and looks very strong. He is the sworn brother of Ulusamai.Mu Leke also has a general named Hu Meng who is both civil and military, but Jiu Ling'er has not seen it yet.

"Marshal, we haven't found any trace of Nasuge, so we probably fled in the chaos." The old man dismounted from his horse and said loudly.

Mulek smiled happily: "He has basically lost all his troops, and he can no longer gain a foothold in Kusait. It doesn't matter if he lives as a dog."

"The marshal has a clever plan, is Nasugi an opponent to that traitor?" Karu's face was covered with sweat and blood, and his eyes glistened with the excitement and excitement after the big victory, "Marshal, you are too good. You fought today!" It's so cool, after one night, Nasugi's army was completely wiped out by us!"

"It's a joy to fight behind the marshal. With the marshal's strategizing, I think we can defeat Munchug soon and revive Kusait's glory." Tie Hutou said confidently.

Muleke smiled all over his face, and shook his hands to several of his subordinates, "Stop bragging. Jiu Ling'er is the most responsible for the big victory this time, and he was the one who came up with the idea of ​​disturbing the enemy. He personally led people to harass Na Give it quickly, creating an excellent opportunity for you to attack."

The old man and the others hesitated for a moment, as if they wanted to make sure if they heard it wrong, and then they turned their gazes to the reddish Jiu Ling'er, with expressions of disbelief.This little savage doesn't look like a person who can come up with such a clever plan?

"Marshal, do you think it's him?" the old man pointed at Jiu Ling'er and said.

Mulek nodded, "Perhaps, you don't believe it. But think back to the time when I first advised Khan Al Shinan, I was only so old. Jiu Ling'er is very smart, and she will be suitable for war in the future. "

"Marshal, he is just a savage kid, how can he be compared with you?" the old man said hastily.

Muleke looked at the embarrassed Jiu Ling'er, his eyes were full of complex expressions: love, anticipation, but also mixed with worry and worry.

"At first, I planned to stop Nasugi's troops first, and then Humeng and Cangye, who arrived today, would each lead their cavalry to attack Nasugi from the north and south directions. Although the tactics are relatively safe, we must have suffered a lot of casualties. The army of Nasuge's Wolf Fang tribe is brave and good at fighting. It is not so easy to eat it. I have considered Jiuling'er's night attack plan, but it is very difficult to execute. How can we let Nasuge relax his vigilance? Jiu Ling'er thought of this exhausting strategy again and implemented it herself. This is a dangerous move. If the timing is not good, it is very likely that we will all be involved. This time, if it wasn't for Nasuzi's frenzied rush for days , causing extreme fatigue to the soldiers, our chances of success are slim to none."

"The marshal has insight into the opportunities ahead and predicts the enemy like a god." The old man praised sincerely.

"I've always disliked taking risks with soldiers. A slight mistake could lead to annihilation of the entire army, but Jiu Ling'er was very confident that he would personally lead a team to harass Nasugi, so I decided to take a gamble. Last night we were in Nasu We waited twenty miles away from the camp, so that we could retreat in case the plan to disturb the enemy was unsuccessful. In the end, we won. Well, we can solve a series of difficult problems. Many vacillating tribes , Seeing that we easily defeated Nasugi, I am afraid that I will never dare to double-faced me again, especially that Uleman who jumped very well recently."

Seeing Jiu Ling'er's puzzled expression, Muleke explained casually: "Wu Wu Mu Da is the chief of the Broken Stone Tribe in the south of Kuset, and Mengzug ordered him to issue a grassland hunting order to hunt me down."

When Jiu Ling'er heard the killing order on the grassland, she thought of the riders who were pursued by a group of soldiers when they came out of the snow mountain.

"Marshal, when I first came out of Daxue Mountain, I rescued a fleeing rider. Before he died, he gave me a small black token. It turns out that Wu Muda is chasing and killing you." Jiu Ling'er laughed, " I thought it was chagul! What is there to hunt down for a child. Haha”

Mulek's face suddenly became extremely ugly.Jiu Ling'er looked at Muleke's face that suddenly became extremely ugly, and asked in panic, "Marshal, did I say something wrong?"

Muleke stared at the old man sternly and asked, "Who asked you to pick up Shagul?"

The old man and the others turned pale with fright, and knelt down together.It was rare for them to see Mulek so angry, so they were very panicked.

"Return to Marshal, it's Bolulin from the Bolu family." The old man was suspicious and panicked. He didn't know what happened, so he could only answer honestly.

Mulek's face darkened and became even uglier. He waved to them and said, "Get up." Then he stood with his hands behind his back and remained silent.

The old man and the others did not dare to disturb Mu Leke, so they dragged Jiu Ling'er away. "You little savage, what the hell did you come up with? We're galloping in the camp of Nasugi, and you're out there?"

The old man looked around and guessed that Muleke couldn't hear him, so he immediately kicked Jiuling'er.

"Did you have a great time killing last night?" Jiu Ling'er laughed, "I didn't kill a single enemy with such a good opportunity. The army given by Nasu must have been killed by you, crying and crying, right?"

"Of course, those little wolf cubs were beaten by me crying for their parents and begging for mercy. I ordered people to tie them up and return to camp with me in a large group. They are all my captives. I want to beat them as soon as I want." Hit, scold if you want!" The old man immediately said arrogantly, "However, compared with you wild boy, I can't even ride three horses to catch up."

"Only you still laugh at him every day, and the marshal says he is a genius." Tie Hutou said with a smile.

"I would rather hope that he will go far away to live a peaceful life, or go back to the Daxue Mountain. What's so good about fighting, every day you kill me, I kill you, and one day I will be killed by others. Look How many familiar faces do we have around us?"

The bald wolf patted the old man on the shoulder and joked: "So you want to live a stable life, why don't we ask the Generalissimo to send you back to the foot of the snow mountain to continue herding sheep?"

The old man blew his beard and stared, kicked Bald Wolf, looked at Jiu Ling'er and shook his head, hesitant to speak.

"Jiu Ling'er has only been with us for a few days? But he has killed more than 100 people without even frowning. He is indeed taught by the old iron hammer. Many brothers say he is a fierce tiger on the battlefield. I think Almost." Hei Shanxiong teased, "Old man, are you jealous of Jiu Ling'er?"

"What a joke." The old man said, "I was doing it for his own good. If it wasn't for me to take care of him all the way, it would be up to him? He was eaten by wolves on the grassland at the foot of the Daxue Mountain."

"He came from outside the snow-capped mountains and didn't know anything on the prairie! But he learns things very quickly, and he seems to be born with a fighting spirit. This is not your credit." Heishan Xiong deliberately annoyed him.

"Without the old man, I don't know where I would still be shoveling horse shit. I will never forget the kindness of the old man in my life." Jiu Ling'er said gratefully.

"Okay, as long as you don't call me an old man or some sheep-herding old man, you don't owe me anything." The old man said angrily.

Heishan Xiong and the others burst out laughing.

Jiu Ling'er smiled awkwardly, feeling very embarrassed.

A few long horns sounded from the battlefield in the distance, and the army was about to retreat.

Kalu looked at Muleke who had been pacing and thinking from a distance, and suddenly asked Jiu Ling'er, "Hey! Jiu Ling'er, why did the marshal's expression turn sour when he heard what you said just now?"

"Yes, old man! You and Jiu Ling'er escorted Nasuji together, and you know the whole process. Did you find anything wrong?" Heishan Xiong looked at the old man and asked anxiously.

The old man had a bitter face, he didn't know, he was thinking hard.

"My old man and I took Tan Su to the south all the way, and there were non-stop fighting in the middle, and nothing strange happened." Jiu Ling'er scratched her head and said in a low voice, "However, if you ask me to guess, I think Someone betrayed the marshal."

Several people were suddenly startled.The consequences of being betrayed were too painful for them.The screams of comrades-in-arms and relatives before they died are still vivid in my mind.

Several people looked at me and I looked at you, with horrified expressions and deep fear in their eyes.

The Horn sounded again, and the army was waiting for Mulek's order.Muleke seemed to have thought of a solution to the problem. He called everyone to mount their horses, rushed to the army, and rushed to Yanguaipo with their cavalry.

Due to the escort of the prisoners, the marching speed of the army was not very fast.On the way, Mulek called Karoo to his side, and whispered in his ear for a long time.Karoo nodded solemnly, then galloped away with whips on his horse.

In the afternoon, the army returned to Yanguaipo.

Here, the two support cavalry teams mentioned by Mulek have already been stationed. They were going to besiege and kill Nasugi's army, but the battle was over before they arrived.On the left side of the camp are the general's two thousand cavalry, and on the right are Cang Ye's three thousand cavalry.

Jiu Ling'er finally saw the Hu Meng that Muleke often mentioned. Hu Hu Meng was of medium height, with a thin body, and looked like an ordinary herdsman, not at all like a warrior known as Kuset.His appearance is very different from his name.

Cang Ye is a little king of the tribe, always smiling, and his eyes are always crooked.

Mulek asked about their situation, and then introduced Jiu Linger to the two.Hu Meng and Cang Ye didn't have any feelings for Jiu Ling'er, even if Muleke introduced him personally, they just nodded casually to Jiu Ling'er as a greeting.Jiu Ling'er was very proactive and quickly bowed in return.

Mu Leke solemnly said to the two: "Jiu Ling'er killed Nabu Chai at Matou Mountain. In the early morning of this morning, we successfully attacked Nasugi's camp according to his plan, and wiped out all five of Nasugi's camp. Qianbenbu cavalry. Don't underestimate him."

Hu Meng and Cang Ye were taken aback, and began to re-examine this little savage specially introduced by Mulek.Now this little savage is very famous in Kusaite. Many people know that there is a savage from the snow-capped mountains who has been following Mulek and is very popular with him.Hu Meng and Cang Ye looked at Jiu Ling'er carefully for a while, and found that except for the loose long hair that didn't fit in with their curly heads, everything else was normal, but his eyes were particularly attractive and beautiful.

The two followed Mulek and asked about the attack on Nasugi.

"The old man is on his way back with Heishan Xiong and the other prisoners and the captured spoils. If you want to know the details, you can pick them up. In addition, everyone has been tired all night, so order the ministries to rest where they are .I have a few questions to think about, and when I think about it, we will set off."

Hu Meng and Cang Ye agreed, and then passed on the order.It didn't take long for people in Daying to shout and neigh, and it was very lively.

Mulek sat in the tent and stared blankly at the top of the tent, his face was full of anxiety, but his eyes were full of murderous intent.

One of Muleke's attendants was carrying a plate of undercooked horse meat and asked Jiu Ling'er to help deliver it to the big tent.

Marshal Mulek did not allow anyone to disturb him when he was thinking, including his nephew Ulusamai, but Jiu Linger, who had been following him recently, could come in and out at will.Firstly, Jiu Ling'er didn't understand the rules, and secondly, Mulek liked him very much. Even if Jiu Ling'er broke in recklessly, Mulek would not punish him.

When Jiu Ling'er entered, Muleke was looking at a crude map. When he saw Jiu Ling'er coming in, he didn't raise his eyes, but he smiled and said casually: "You can eat a little first. I will eat later .”

Jiu Ling'er agreed, she was not polite at all, and started eating on her own.

"If Al Shinan Khan is still alive, the Kusait Khanate is already very powerful." Mulek said suddenly, "Ten years ago, when the Khan and I were discussing state affairs in Chaikanga, the Khan proposed to build We Kusaites own school, we want them to have their own language, so that the culture of the Kussaites can continue forever. Unfortunately, Khan died young before his ambition was fulfilled, leaving us useless Not only can they not inherit Khan’s behest and make the Qusait country stronger, but they ruined the great country left by Khan beyond recognition.”

Mulek sighed with emotion, "Even if I die, I have no face to see Khan."

While eating the horse meat, Jiu Ling'er persuaded, "Marshal is invincible, will he surely fulfill Khan's last wish?"

Mulek smiled bitterly and said, "I am now a rebel of the Qusset kingdom. Even my survival is a problem. How can I even talk about fulfilling Khan's last wish? The most important thing now is not to let the Kusset kingdom perish."

"Is it so serious?" Jiu Ling'er asked, "Marshal, I heard the report from the scouts outside just now, it seems that the situation is very unfavorable to us."

Muleke smiled kindly, "You little savage, are you hiding outside and eavesdropping again?"

Jiu Ling'er scratched her head and smiled embarrassedly, "Marshal, who are we going to hit next?"

"Don't put it so lightly, as if others are cattle and sheep, they can be slaughtered at will. Even cattle and sheep will kick their legs before they die," Mulek said.

"The enemy is coming fiercely. Now, in front of us is the army of Khan Munchug. Munchug is still marching secretly. It is difficult for the scouts to approach them. It should be three days away from us. Mongkuk is on his left side, We have outflanked to the front and cut off our way back to the Highland Wild Wolf Valley. Wu Muda on the right suddenly accelerated his pace and was quickly approaching Munchug, while behind us was the Drowning River. The army was surrounded by powerful enemies from all walks of life In the middle, it seems that it is difficult to fly."

"Tell me about your opinion on the current situation." Seeing Jiu Ling'er eating alone, Muleke gave him a light slap.He wanted to hear Jiu Ling'er's unique views to open his mind.

"Yesterday, wasn't your strategy of disturbing and exhausting the enemy very good? We wiped out the [-] troops of Nasugi. I haven't rewarded you yet! What do you want?" Mulek urged.

"Marshal, I don't want rewards or anything else. I was just talking nonsense yesterday." Jiu Ling'er said shyly, "The specific attack method of the night attack, the perfect coordination of the attack location and attack time, and many others All matters related to this matter were drawn up by you personally, Marshal, and we won a great victory because the Marshal commanded well."

Jiu Ling'er cupped her hands and said, "Marshal, please, don't talk about this in front of others in the future."

Mulek laughed out loud at his embarrassment.Jiu Ling'er blushed even more.

"Okay, okay! If you don't say it, don't say it!." Muleke patted Jiuling'er's head affectionately, "Then tell me, how can we break out of this heavy encirclement."

"Marshal, no matter how I look at it, it looks like you set up a trap." Jiu Ling'er put down the horse meat in her hand, and said with a smile, "Marshal led them all here, and planned to wipe them all out in one fell swoop to solve all problems, but Marshal's There are too few troops, otherwise we can take advantage of the enemy's scattered forces on this grassland to block one part, lure one part of the enemy, and then concentrate the main force to encircle and wipe out one part."

The smile on Muleke's face gradually disappeared following Jiu Ling'er's words.He thought about it seriously for a while.

Then he nodded again and again and said: "Okay! Your idea is very good. Don't worry about the issue of military strength, can you tell us in detail how we should deal with it?"

(End of this chapter)