Han Shizu

Chapter 1373 The search will eventually bear fruit

Chapter 1373 The search will eventually bear fruit

Since the defeat at Wugu Mountain, the expeditionary army has been in a state of high tension, suffering both physically and mentally. As one of the main generals, the chief general of the Hexi Army, the pressure Wang Yansheng has endured is also conceivable. And know.

Expeditions to the desert and battles outside the territory are extremely difficult and dangerous things. Difficult marches and continuous battles are extremely energy-intensive and physical.

And Wang Yansheng, after all, is a veteran who is over half a century old, and is no longer the unruly and fierce fighter of more than 20 years ago.It can be said that during the process of retreating to the west, Wang Yansheng has been leading and commanding with his body strong.

After evacuating to the southern foot of Jinshan Mountain, the crisis was first resolved, and Wang Yansheng fell ill as soon as he relaxed his mind. In addition, he suffered some trauma during the battle in Mobei, and it also tended to deteriorate.

Far away in Jinshan, the conditions are difficult. Although there are a few military doctors, there is a lack of medicinal materials. Even if it is safe for the time being, Wang Yansheng will not be able to enjoy very good medical treatment.

In the harsh winter of Jinshan, many injured soldiers died of pain and severe cold, and their bones were buried in foreign lands. However, Wang Yansheng, unable to tell whether it was his fate or something, endured it abruptly.

However, even so, the vitality was seriously injured, there was a fundamental deficiency, and even the root of the disease was completely planted.Wang Yansheng in the tent was leaning on a wool mat, with a haggard appearance and a sickly face. His rough face even looked a little ugly and terrifying, and he didn't have the majestic general's demeanor at all.

In the crude hearth, some burnt charcoal was burning, and the dim light of the fire swayed endlessly on his face. If he didn't cough a few times from time to time, he seemed to have lost his vitality.

Yang Ye and Liu Fang didn't react when they entered the room. They didn't get up until they noticed Liu Fang. Liu Fang stepped forward and helped him up himself.

"Old general, take care of yourself!" Although Liu Fang did not appreciate Wang Yansheng's character and style, he also respected Wang Yansheng's strength and determination.

Faced with Liu Fang's concern, Wang Yansheng coughed twice, his voice was old and weak, but his tone was not subdued at all, and said, "Don't worry, Your Highness! It is my long-cherished wish to bury the bones in the green hills and wrap the corpse in horse leather, but even if it is death, I will die too." In Dahan!"

Although the tiger is old and sick, its power remains undiminished, and Wang Yansheng's pride is still there, but it is unavoidably tragic.Yang Ye couldn't help but comforted him: "You don't have to be like this, the old general. We have passed the most difficult time. We got rid of the fierce danger when we were in exile. We survived the severe winter last year. Together, we will definitely be able to return to Dahan!"

Hearing this, Wang Yansheng glanced at Yang Ye, and sighed softly: "In the past few months, I have avoided the tent to recuperate. Although I have not dealt with military affairs, I have some understanding of the situation in the army. The current situation is still difficult and not optimistic. Bar!"

While Wang Yansheng was convalescing, Yang Ye was completely in charge of the military affairs of the expedition. Since it was an army in Hexi and Yulin, the soldiers had their own interests, and Wang Yansheng also gave his full support.

Speaking of which, Wang Yansheng was very unconvinced and even jealous of Yang Ye, a junior general of the younger generation. However, the so-called conflict was nothing more than a battle of spirits. Let go of that petty grievance.Now the two of them are a little daring, and they have a knife in both sides.

Seeing this, Yang Ye pondered for a moment, and then said solemnly: "I am going to discuss with the old general about the future of our army!"

"Speak!" Wang Yansheng pulled himself together.

Yang Ye said: "At present, the most difficult thing for our army is that it is isolated outside the territory, the supplies are cut off, the soldiers are starving, relying on killing horses to satisfy their hunger, and survived the severe winter, but the problem of food shortage is still not resolved.

In the past few days, although His Royal Highness Zhao Gong led the army to loot some supplies, it was difficult to last for too long.Relying on gathering, fishing and hunting alone is not enough.Although there are no invincible bandits near the camp, the local tribes are also untrustworthy and a potential threat.

You can't stay here for long!Previously, the severe winter was bitter and cold, the roads were cut off, and it was not easy to move forward. Now that the spring is warm and the flowers are blooming, I mean, it's time to go back to Dahan! "

Listening to his words, Wang Yansheng nodded lightly: "The soldiers have been away from home for a long time, and it is time to take them back!"

"At present, the only possible way out lies in the south, returning through the Western Regions!" Yang Ye said.

In this regard, Wang Yansheng frowned slightly, and said: "The south is desert quicksand, not to mention the current situation in the Western Regions, we don't know anything about it, going south is dangerous and unpredictable!"

"However, we have no other choice!" Yang Ye said.

Hearing this, Wang Yansheng smiled wryly, and he had to admit that the original plan of retreating westward to Jinshan was also on this.

"It seems that no matter how long it is, we have to make a breakthrough. We can't sit still!" Wang Yansheng quickly said with certainty: "Now that you are the coach, I will support any decision you make!"

"Thank you, old general!" Yang Ye said, "I have already sent Wang Shenqi and Yang Yanzhao to lead people south to explore the road. Although Jinshan and the Western Regions are separated by quicksand, they are much shorter than the Mobei Desert! We have to start preparing, as long as we find out the way, let’s go immediately!”

"Compared to Mobei, Liao's rule over the Western Regions is much weaker, and it is also closer to the great Han. If we can get in touch with Pu Le and get the support of the remaining Uighurs, it will be more secure!" Wang Yansheng said: "Also, the current situation in the Western Regions may be better than we imagined!"

Compared with Yang Ye, Wang Yansheng is obviously more familiar with the Western Regions. After all, he and Guo Jin are preparing for the war in Hexi, and they are targeting the surrounding areas of Hexi, so they naturally know a little more.

"The old general is referring to General Guo Jin?" Liu Fang asked.

"Your Highness is really talented and has a keen sense of smell!" Wang Yansheng admitted decisively, and said: "Guo Jin's style is fierce, and he leads troops well. A person who is easy to deal with, if he makes a breakthrough in the Western Regions, it will be convenient for us to support our army!"

"If so, then we should go south!" Wang Yansheng's words also gave Yang Ye some confidence.

"General, the Major General is back!" The three of them had made a plan, and suddenly they heard the soldier report.

"Let him come to see me!" Hearing this, Yang Ye ordered immediately.

"Chonggui, your fathers went to battle together. It is a good story among the Han army! You are good boy Yanzhao. If you can return to the fruit after this encounter, in time, you will become the general of the Han Zhu Kingdom!" Wang Yansheng is very rare. It's a compliment, but it is still very friendly towards some junior military heroes.

Hearing this, Yang Ye reacted like an ordinary strict father, shaking his head, and said: "There is still a long way to go, and there is still a lack of experience!"

"See Your Highness, see Du Shuai!" Soon, Yang Yanzhao entered the account and visited them one by one.

Yang Yanzhao had obviously lost a lot of weight, but his spirit was still there, and under Yang Ye's careful training all the year round, he became more calm and composed.

"How is the road exploration?" Yang Ye asked directly.

Yang Yanzhao's face was filled with joy, and the corner of his mouth could not hide his smile. He introduced the person who followed him to the three people, and said: "The general will lead people to explore the road to the southeast, search for more than three hundred miles, and reach the Tianshan Mountains. However, On the way back, I met Wang Duzhi and his party, and he had important news to report, so I specially invited him back to the camp!"

"The king knows?" Hearing this, the three of them turned their attention to the middle-aged man who returned to the camp with Yang Yanzhao.

The person who came was fully armed, with a square face, black clothes and black coat, and a weathered face, giving people a deep feeling.He looked tired, but after seeing Liu Fang, Yang Ye, and Wang Yansheng, he was extremely excited.

Facing the eyes of the three people, he bowed and bowed: "Wang Yinwu is known to everyone in Hexi, a subordinate of Wu Desi. See Your Highness, and see the two generals!"

Hearing his self-reported identity, the three of them were also a little excited, and Yang Ye stood up directly: "You are from Wu Desi!"

"Exactly!"

(End of this chapter)