The mysterious bird of destiny, the beginning of China

Chapter 140 The divine bird appears and Emperor Wu is shocked

The several Huns cavalry chasing behind them could no longer be seen because their bodies had been blinded by the "mild" green divine light.

The Han general standing on the wall of Dahanbian Town only felt that the green light was so gentle.

The Han troops who left the city gate to meet Zhang Qian were also shrouded in green, which made them feel physically and mentally comfortable. Even the sword wounds on their bodies no longer ached.

Just as they were immersed in this green divine light, a mysterious figure suddenly broke away from Zhang Qian's body!

Soaring to [-] miles!
It was small at first, but as it soared high into the sky, its figure seemed to grow bigger, like a giant bird stretching across the sky, covering the sky and the sun!

"That is……"

At this moment, in addition to the Han generals and soldiers on the wall of the border town, even the Han people in the border town also saw the scene in the sky.

After all, it is so huge that it blocks out the sky and the sun. You can see it as long as you raise your head!

How can you let people turn a blind eye? !
"God bird!"

"That's a divine bird!"

"It's really unbelievable that such a big divine bird exists!"

"Why did the figure of the divine bird suddenly appear in the sky?!"

"..."

The generals and people were amazed.

At the same time, they suddenly thought that the totem of the Han Dynasty was the black bird!
Above the banner of the Han Dynasty is the shape of a divine bird, trying to break free from the banner and soar into the nine heavens!

"This is... the totem of my great man!"

"A totem appears in the sky, and the big man is in high spirits!"

"Sacred bird?...Could it be..."

"...The Divine Bird of Qin!"

"Is there really a magical bird in Qin!?"

"..."

The shape of a divine bird covers the heaven and earth, looking down at the earth. The people on the ground are as insignificant as ants!
Bai Zhi lowered his head and looked at the people on the ground. The reason why his body shape can cover the sky and the sun is just because of the use of essence.

But the killing power of the green divine light is real!
In the distance, Erti, who was still fighting with the Huns, naturally noticed the green divine light emanating from the sky, and immediately couldn't help but stop fighting.

The Huns also looked at the direction of the divine light in surprise and uncertainty. Then they thought that the direction of the divine light was exactly the direction from which their leader was chasing the Han people.

This made their faces change, as if they thought of something, they quickly turned around and ran away.

However, it was already too late. The green divine light had already shrouded their bodies. The next moment, their bodies were like summer snow, melting quickly and finally disappearing into nothingness!

Erti, who was standing there with eyes wide open, was so frightened by the scene in front of him!
The divine light lasted for more than ten breaths, and then the green divine light slowly faded and disappeared without a trace.

And Bai Zhi was suspended in the sky, looking at the people below who were staring at him dumbfounded. He didn't feel any discomfort, and flew back to Zhang Qian as if no one else was around, and then disappeared.

After a long time, the Han troops who came out of the city for reinforcements arrived. They all rode their horses and stayed not far away, still looking at Zhang Qian in shock.

At this time, Zhang Qian also came to his senses and sat on the horse, looking a little at a loss.

In the distance, Erti, who was still frightened, rode back on his horse. There were many damages on his armor, and there was even blood seeping from the damaged areas.

"Brother, did you see the green divine light just now?!"

Erti, who hurried back, looked at Zhang Qian with concern and asked quickly.

He was far away just now, so he didn't notice what happened just now, and he didn't know that the green divine light was caused by his brother.

Zhang Qian did not answer Er Ti, but looked at the Han army coming to the front for reinforcements, and then walked up slowly.

"Thank you for your help!"

Sitting on the horse, Zhang Qian stretched out his hands and bowed in gratitude.

"It's okay!"

Among the Han troops, a leading Han general was seen waving his hands quickly. His eyes were frightened, and he looked at Zhang Qian with even more awe.

But he seemed to have thought of something again, and took the initiative to speak: "After this battle, the Huns must have noticed something strange, and I am afraid that a large number of Huns will come here. Therefore, I would like to ask the envoy not to set off in a hurry, but to rest in Guanzhong for some time first." !”

"That's all!"

Zhang Qian also knew it. He looked back at Er Ti who was injured. Although Er Ti didn't say much, his pale face told him that Er Ti was seriously injured.

At the same time, there was Tang Yifu running slowly from a distance.

In the blink of an eye, there were only three people on the mission to the Western Regions!
Afterwards, the three men followed the Han army back to the border town. The general in the border town quickly came out to greet him. When he looked at Zhang Qian, he was still shocked.

In fact, the scene just now was too unacceptable.

In fact, the figure of the huge divine bird emerging in the sky made them unable to help but associate it with the black bird, the totem of the Han Dynasty.

The people in the city who read poetry and books couldn't help but think of the legendary divine bird of Qin during the Qin Dynasty!

"Thank you General..."

Zhang Qian felt a little flattered to see General Bianzhen personally greeting him.

"When the envoy encounters the Huns, he must be frightened and confused. Please go to the city to rest!"

"Thank you!"

…………

In the tent of the military camp in Bianzhen, the leading general immediately reported the news, wrote it on cloth, and ordered the soldiers to rush hundreds of miles and quickly send it to Chang'an City, where it was known to Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.

Since Zhang Qian's envoy team was massacred by the Huns, only three people remained. They could only stay in the border town and prepare again for the envoy to the Western Regions, which was not scheduled yet.

In this way, half a month passed in a flash.

Chang'an Palace, Weiyang Palace, Qingliang Palace.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Liu Che, learned that there were hundreds of miles rushing from the west. He mistakenly thought that the Huns were coming again, and quickly summoned the messenger soldiers to the palace.

However, when he saw the letter from the soldiers, he was immediately shocked.

He looked at the soldiers with serious eyes and asked: "Is it true that there is a shadow of a divine bird in the sky in Bian Town?!"

"Reply to Your Majesty, it's true!"

The soldier immediately replied: "At that time, not long after the envoy Zhang Qian left the city, he was robbed and killed by the Huns' cavalry. Only the envoy returned to the city."

"Of course, at the right time, the green divine light will fill the sky and the earth, competing with the sun for its brightness. Wherever the divine light is so vast, all the Huns' cavalry will perish."

"Come on, the divine bird appears and disappears beside the messenger!"

After hearing this, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che was already convinced.

There are many rumors about the divine bird. It has been recorded in detail in legends of the Qin Dynasty and ancient books such as "Qin Ji". However, the divine bird of Qin only disappeared during the chaos of the Qin Dynasty.

Not to mention that Emperor Gaozu once said: When he saw the divine bird in the Divine Bird Hall, he collected the body of the princess of Qin Zhenguo, but it disappeared.

Therefore, Emperor Gaozu designated the black bird as the totem of the Han Dynasty, and it was rusted on the banner!
"So, has the divine bird reappeared again..."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Liu Che, had no expression on his face and became increasingly serious, but his heart was filled with joy and he could not wait to see the divine bird immediately.

Thinking of this, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che quickly ordered the waiters and maids not to talk to others about matters in the palace, otherwise they would all be executed!
At the same time, he sent someone to send a message to the border town, asking Zhang Qian to return to Chang'an quickly. The mission was temporarily stopped!

…………

Zhang Qian naturally didn't know what happened in Xianyang.At this time, he had completed preparations and was preparing to continue on his journey to the Western Regions.

He didn't ask much about the show of power of the divine bird half a month ago.And Er Ti had also come to his senses and knew about the sacred bird that day. He asked Zhang Qian many times, but Zhang Qian never told him.

Even some military generals in the border towns came to inquire for information from time to time. Zhang Qian was wary and knew nothing about it.

"Brother, are you still going west?"

Er Ti looked at Zhang Qian and saw that Zhang Qian had already made preparations, had enough luggage and supplies, and was about to embark on his journey to the Western Regions again.Erti didn't understand, but he could only support silently.

But Zhang Qian didn't think so. He looked at Erti, who was wearing some shabby armor, and said sincerely: "The road to the west is so difficult, Erti, you should stay with the Han..."

Zhang Qian advised: "If my brother unfortunately dies on the road in the future, you can also avenge me!"

"If you go to the Western Region with me, if I am on the way... who knows?"

"Brother, there is no need to say more. If my brother wants to continue to the Western Regions, I will definitely go too!"

Erti directly interrupted Zhang Qian's next words and said so.

Zhang Qian:"……"

Zhang Qian was speechless and could only do this.

"Why are you in such a hurry to set off?"

The news spread that Zhang Qian was going to the Western Regions. Hearing this, the generals from the border towns quickly came to see him off.

"Your Majesty's orders must not be violated!"

Zhang Qian said this.

Hearing this, the general from Bianzhen could only express his understanding.

…………

The desert is solitary and straight, and the long river falls into the sun.

As the sun set, Zhang Qian appeared in front of the city gate of Bian Town. Behind him, the soldiers of Bian Town watched quietly, looking at Zhang Qian's back, gradually moving away, and finally disappeared into the sky.

Next to Zhang Qian were Er Ti and Tang Yifu, three men and six riders, carrying a large amount of supplies.

The reason why Zhang Qian chose to set out in the evening was to travel at night to avoid the Huns.

Soon, the sun finally set below the horizon, the last trace of sunlight disappeared, and the sky gradually became dark.

There are so many stars in the sky, it is as beautiful as being in a galaxy.

Under the bright moonlight, Zhang Qian and the others moved forward slowly, while being alert to their surroundings to prevent danger.

The ringing sound of the talisman copper bell in his hand echoed with crisp ringing, and before it spread too far, it was swallowed up by the howling wind.

"Brother, how did that green divine light emit that day?"

Along the way, Erti kept asking about what happened.But Zhang Qian kept saying he didn't know.

Tang Yifu on the side followed and listened attentively, hoping to hear some secrets.

Seeing that Zhang Qian was unwilling to say more, Erti stopped asking and instead analyzed some of the forces on the road.

"As far as I know, all the countries in the Western Regions were enslaved by the Huns, but in the south, they were enslaved by the Qiang people, and the Qiang people were more ferocious and seemed to be in contact with the Huns..."

"In fact, this is not the case. The Qiang people are in the south and have a deep connection with the Western Regions. The Xiongnu enslaving the countries in the Western Regions will definitely make the Qiang people unhappy. The benefits of this may be exploited in the future!"

Zhang Qian shook his head, not quite agreeing with what Er Ti said.

……

In the city of Bianzhen, not long after Zhang Qian left, a messenger suddenly arrived from Chang'an and immediately met the general of Bianzhen.

"The Emperor of the Han Dynasty ordered Zhang Qian, the envoy to the Western Regions, to return to Chang'an quickly..."

Hearing this, the general of the border town quickly said: "Zhang Qian just left the city today, I'm afraid he has already left!"

"This……"

……

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In the night, the three of them walked to an oasis. There was a city in the oasis, which was a country in the Western Region, but Zhang Qian had no intention of entering.

Not to mention that he had enough luggage and supplies, but also to avoid detection by the Huns.

After all, they were Han Chinese and wore Han clothes. If they entered rashly, they might be hunted down by the Huns again.

On a hillside, behind the boulders, was a rather low-lying place where Zhang Qian and the others rested.

Ten days have passed since they set out from the border town. During these ten days, they traveled day and night, and there were no dangers along the way.

On the way, I also met people from the Western Regions, and I was not too surprised to see them wearing Hanfu.

Because in the Western Regions, there were also merchants from the Eastern Han Dynasty who came here to do business.

At this time, it was late at night, Zhang Qian ordered Er Ti and Tang Yi's father to rest, and then he lay on the blanket and covered himself with a wolf skin.

"Brother, please rest first..."

Erti sat on a stone, lit a bonfire, and paid attention to what was going on around him.

Tang Yi's father fell asleep and didn't seem to be worried at all. Along the way, as a Huns, he also helped a lot. In addition to language translation, he also provided cover for Zhang Qian and the two.

On the side, Zhang Qian did not fall asleep immediately, but communicated with Bai Zhi in his heart.

"Divine Bird, did the Divine Bird help me along the way?"

They were safe and sound along the way, which made Zhang Qian a little puzzled, thinking that Bai Zhi was secretly helping.

But Bai Zhi denied it.

Zhang Qian:"……"

Zhang Qian was silent for a moment, and then said: "Please don't help the divine bird in the future. Qian, I want to use my own strength to overcome the many difficulties on the road!"

"Can!"

Bai Zhi agreed.

But if something really threatens life safety, Bai Zhi will definitely take action.

The last time Bai Zhi made a promise, it was to Master Qin Fusu. Of course, it also taught Bai Zhi a big lesson.

Bai Zhi kept it in mind.

After that, Zhang Qian fell asleep.

Two hours later, at dawn, Zhang Qian woke up and saw the bonfire still burning, while Erti sat aside in silence.

"Brother is awake?"

Erti came back to his senses and asked.

"Well, you can go to bed. Today, we will go on our way during the day!"

We have already left the sensitive area on the border between the Xiongnu and the Han Dynasty, so there is no need to be so vigilant anymore.

……

The three of them woke up, packed their bags, and were ready to embark on the road again. However, at this moment, they suddenly saw a noise coming from the distance, and at the same time, there was the sound of horse hooves.

The three of them were shocked and hurriedly hid behind the boulder and looked forward.

In the distance, a large number of civilians were seen running away quickly, and behind them, there turned out to be Hun cavalry.

"No! It's the Huns!"

Erti's expression changed and he said: "Brother, don't move, stay safe!"

The three of them did not dare to move because there were nearly a hundred Huns chasing the civilians in the Western Regions ahead.

There were screams and even curses in their ears. Even if Zhang Qian and the others couldn't understand, they could still hear the general idea from the angry tones of the civilians in the Western Region.

The next moment, the Huns cavalry started killing. Hundreds of civilians from the Western Regions were immediately slaughtered. However, the women in the crowd were left behind by the Huns. Their hands were tied with ropes and they were led like cattle and sheep.

Zhang Qian looked and saw that there was even an infant in the pool of blood, but he was also thrown to death by the Huns cavalry!
(End of this chapter)