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Chapter 85 Yuwen Ninth Prince

Xihe tribe.

This is a branch of the Yuwen lineage, stationed in the Xi River area 400 miles away, and is relatively scattered.

"Wang Zhi, you don't have to keep staring at me."

Luo Dongquan smiled coldly: "I said that I have no grudge against Captain Chen, it's you who is petty!"

"Pretending to be your mother!"

Wang Zhi cursed, "Seven years ago, there was a new recruit with good talent. Did you compete with Zhao Kang for him? Then he died inexplicably and disappeared from the face of the earth? I have been displeased with you for a long time!"

"Mr. Wang, you need to provide evidence when speaking!"

Luo Dongquan narrowed his eyes and said, "Also, put yourself in the right position. I don't know what your status was in the Eight Great Camps before, but now, you are just a Bone Training Captain, and I am a Deputy Captain, a fifth-rank military general appointed by the court!"

"Stop arguing, stop arguing!"

Liu Jinkui came out to smooth things over: "We are all brothers who depend on each other for life and death. What is there to quarrel about? If there is any conflict, we can solve it after we go back and have a drink. Captain Luo, you should quickly assign the tasks and don't waste time."

"Northeast, northwest, due north."

Luo Dongquan pointed in three directions: "Our three teams will not stop at night, each responsible for exploring a direction. Two days later, before midnight, return here to gather. No one will wait for you later! We are all carrying out our missions in different directions. Mr. Wang, you should be relieved now, right?"

"Oh, who knows what you are up to?"

Three teams, spread out.

The distance of four hundred miles is neither far nor near.

According to the speed of the White Swan Horse, it would take less than half a day to reach the destination.

But they are scouts, speed is not the first factor.

The most important thing is to get intelligence and return alive.

If we move forward rashly, we will most likely be discovered by the barbarian cavalry.

Once discovered, they were surrounded by a large number of cavalry and even their bodies could not be found.

The phrase "not returning at night" does not only mean not returning home all night, but also means leaving no body behind.

So when Liu Jinkui learned that he was sent out for exploration, he started cursing.

But this kind of task must be completed by elite troops.

"Where to go next?"

Soon, they encountered their first mission.

Identify the road.

It is definitely not an easy task to ensure that the specific residence of the barbarian tribe can be found smoothly without being discovered.

Chen Sanshi still remembers it.

In my previous life, when I was bored and flipping through historical stories, I came across a saying in the Han Dynasty that it was difficult for Li Guang to be granted a title of nobility.

This general was brave and good at fighting, and had made outstanding contributions. He was just one step away from a chance to be awarded a title of nobility. However, every time he went on an expedition, he either encountered the main force or returned empty-handed.

One of the most important reasons is this.

It is difficult to tell the direction in the desert, and it depends largely on luck.

It's just this point.

It's hard for him.

Hunters travel through the jungle all day long, so sense of direction is extremely important.

Not to mention that Chen Sanshi had sharp eyesight. Even in the pitch-dark night, he could see every detail around him clearly. For example, at this moment, he could see traces of horse hooves trampling on the ground.

"We have to go around a bit. If we continue along this path, we might run into the barbarians."

"Really?"

Wang Zhi was half-believing and half-doubting, but he could only lead his men to follow.

We advanced two hundred miles overnight.

During this period, Chen Sanshi discovered traces of human passage several times, and they were becoming more and more frequent.

After daybreak, they found a secluded place and rested there.

Such exercise.

The proficiency in tracking and hiding is also increasing rapidly.

【Searching for the missing trace (minor achievement)】

【Progress: 605/1000】

Chen Sanshi never thought that hunting skills could be used in fighting.

He ate the dried meat he brought with him and said, "This direction is most likely where the largest barbarian tribes live. Old Wang, how likely do you think it is that the Xihe tribe will send more troops?"

"It's very small."

Wang Zhi leaned against a rock and drank, "Because it's not necessary. Even if the four grassland clans united, their military strength would still be limited. It might not be enough to concentrate them to attack the three northwestern states with open and flat terrain.

"It's already weird to divide the troops to attack Yunzhou, and it makes no sense to attack Poyang County. You should understand what I'm saying, right?"

"know."

Chen Sanshi has studied maps and sand tables.

The real fortress of Yunzhou is Anding Prefecture.

Even if we capture Poyang, if we don't take Anding Prefecture, we won't be able to occupy the strategic road, and the subsequent transportation of troops and food will be huge problems.

In fact, as Wang Zhi said, attacking Anding Prefecture was strange enough.

The difficulty of attacking the three northwestern states and Yunzhou is completely different.

Very low value for money.

So Chen Sanshi also felt something was wrong, and that’s why he asked.

Fairy treasure.

It came from the Tuoba tribe!

Maybe such a big fuss might be related to the fairy treasure.

of course.

It's just speculation at this point.

This speculation can only be confirmed if the Xihe tribe also increases its troops.

Whether it is or not.

The war is coming.

Chen Sanshi’s current realm is still too weak.

He didn't dare to delay for a moment. He ate some dry food and continued to practice during the rest time. The spiritual herbs and residual medicinal power in his body were still there, so it didn't slow down his speed.

It was almost after noon.

The group moved on.

During the next two hundred miles, even Wang Zhi and his companions could see traces of human life, and often saw herds of cattle, sheep and herdsmen from afar. Finally, when it got dark.

A row of felt tents appeared at the end of the field of vision.

Looking from a distance, one can see that in the settlement here, in addition to the herdsmen, there are more soldiers in armor and holding weapons, as well as bright torches, and they are on high alert.

"You can't ride any closer on horseback."

Chen Sanshi noticed that there were cavalry patrols a hundred meters ahead. Once discovered, there would be no return. He observed the patrol patterns of the cavalry and the surrounding terrain, and quickly made a judgment: "You guys just observe the surroundings, I'll try to go in and take a look."

Not completing the task.

They have no way to get through.

"drive!"

Chen Sanshi drove his horse quietly, taking a detour until he came to the outermost part of the settlement, and hung the reed spear on the horse's back: "Xiao Xun, I'll call you when I need you!"

Bai Hu Ma nodded as if he understood.

"it is good!"

Chen Sanshi carried a bow and arrow, his figure completely blending into the darkness, perfectly avoiding the patrolling cavalry, lurking at the edge, finding an opportunity to shoot and kill a barbarian soldier who came out to relieve himself, then changed into barbarian clothes and carried a scimitar.

This is just a cover.

He had no real intention of pretending to be a barbarian.

In fact, he sneaked all the way into the yurt without being noticed by anyone.

"Even so, I still feel insecure without a spear in my hand!"

The reed-leaf spear was too large and too conspicuous to be brought in.

Chen Sanshi held the barbarian's standard scimitar.

Although the realm is here, even if it is not a handy weapon, it will not be too bad, but the combat effectiveness will eventually be greatly reduced.

It seems that in order to deal with special environments in the future, I'd better practice using another short weapon.

On the battlefield, you can also cut off the enemy's thoughts of getting close!

The purpose of practicing martial arts is to improve one’s realm.

But I have already reached a certain level, so if I practice other skills, I should be faster, right?
This is all for later.

Chen Sanshi focused on the current task, wandering like a ghost in the barbarian camp, collecting all useful information.

The armaments are complete.

The granaries are full.

troops……

More than two thousand!

It is roughly estimated that there are three thousand people in the military camp alone.

Moreover, not all members of the Xihe tribe gathered together. There was a high probability that Luo Dongquan, Liu Jinkui and others would encounter a military camp in the direction they were heading, but the number of people might not be as large as that in the main camp.

"Greetings to the prince—"

Prince?

Chen Sanshi hid in the darkness and moved towards the direction where the sound came from.

I saw the open space in front of the central army tent.

All the barbarian soldiers knelt down.

A barbarian boy, dressed luxuriously and covered in gold decorations, strode over with a jade-inlaid sword slung around his waist.

"Greetings to His Royal Highness the Ninth Prince!"

The tribal leader and the thousand-householder man put one hand on his chest and knelt on the ground to salute: "Your Highness, why are you here? I have not received any notification!"

"that's not important!"

The Ninth Prince put his hands behind his back, raised his chin and said, "I heard that you are going to attack Poyang in half a month, and I came here specially to help you."

"To help?"

The tribal leader showed a terrified look on his face: "Your Highness is a daughter, how dare we ask Your Highness to help us?"

"The king said he wanted to help, don't you understand?!"

The Ninth Prince's face changed, and he scolded: "It's fine that Liangzhou doesn't allow me to go, but can't I use a small Poyang County as a training ground?"

"Of course Your Highness can..."

The leader said cautiously: "I am just a general who refines internal organs. I am afraid that I cannot protect Your Highness. Please go back quickly!"

"presumptuous!!!"

The Ninth Prince said angrily: "I have been practicing sword for three years, but I have never killed a Sheng person. Isn't this martial arts training in vain?! If you, a thousand households, dare to stop me, I will chop off your head."

"..."

The tribal leader was speechless for a long time, then sighed and said, "Since Your Highness is determined to stay, I dare not object."

"That's pretty much it."

The Ninth Prince was immediately in a good mood.

"Keng——"

He suddenly drew out the sword from his waist, the tip of the sword gleaming with golden light under the firelight, and showed it to everyone: "Do you recognize this 'Zhenyue Sword'? Five hundred years ago, my Yuwen clan took it from the emperor of the previous dynasty in the Central Plains!
"My father Khan gave it to me when I was coming of age!

“I will use it to kill the generals of Dasheng and restore the glory of the grassland men!

"From today on, I will take over the Xihe tribe and attack Poyang under my personal command!"

"Obey the order!"

The tribal leader was frightened by the sword and dared not say anything more. He quickly escorted the prince to the central army tent to rest, and whispered to his men, "Hurry up and inform the Khan as soon as possible, and tell him that the prince has come to us!"

"Yes!"

The barbarian took the order and left.

not far away.

Chen Sanshi heard it all clearly.

"This prince..."

Why did he feel like there was the shadow of an old friend in him, who didn't seem very smart?

And that sword.

Although the light was dim, he could see clearly.

What a great sword!
Even Chen Sanshi, who was practicing shooting, couldn't help but feel excited.

"Forget it. The Refining Zang Warrior is guarding nearby, so I can't get it."

"The mission has been accomplished. The Xihe tribe has indeed increased its troops!"

He retreated quietly and was about to leave when a buzzing sound suddenly sounded in his ears.