Chapter 170 (1/2)

It was the first time for Zhang Zhou to ride into the desert in this life and previous lives. Lost for thousands of miles of flat sand, sleepy because of boredom!

He doesn't want to visit the scenery, but because he needs to open up a business road here. He doesn't feel it personally. He's afraid that some of his ideas will be impractical, and the gains will outweigh the losses at that time. This is different from the desert in Xirong. Xirong is a kind of grassland desertification, and this is a pure desert.

Fudas and Su banxing, one left and one right, introduced him to the situation of the Hanhai desert.

”The biggest difficulty in walking in the desert is the weather and supply. One person and two horses can ensure the supply for about ten days. In other words, under normal circumstances, five days is the limit.”

”How do those sand bandits survive?”

”There are also some wetlands in the desert, which are occupied by sand bandits for a short rest! They will keep moving according to the situation! In the future, the establishment of trade routes should connect these wetlands, and there is no other way!”

Su banxing explained why the Tang and Yan armies did not take a detour to attack each other.

”The detour is too short, and it is very easy to be noticed by the other party. You should know that more than ten thousand troops are marching in the desert, and the wind and sand can definitely block out the sun and it is difficult to avoid exploration! The detour is too far, the difficulty of supply is doubled and the consumption is huge, and those wetlands can't meet the stay of a large number of people at all, which is also the reason why the scale of sand bandits is small! Even if they enter the other party's territory by chance, they will be killed later If the aid can't keep up, the result can only be the end of being surrounded and annihilated by the other party. The gain is not worth the loss! ”

”In fact, the biggest trap in the desert is quicksand. Where quicksand passes, nothing can be spared!” furdas added.

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Zhang Zhou rode on a small sand dune, stopped to promote the establishment, looked at the boundless sand yellow, and didn't know what to think. So far, he has not heard of camels. It is unknown whether camels are born with a lack of species.

Developers from the desert road is undoubtedly risking their lives, but in the long run, the development of this road is imperative, even if it is worth paying some price.

Just as Zhang Zhou was about to order his return, he suddenly saw a line of dust rising in the distance and a faint black spot approaching quickly.

Fredas also saw that the target was obviously not a threat to them, so there was no tension. But as the target approached and found that it was a horse with saddle, they couldn't help being curious.

It was a dark horse. Finally, it didn't run to the people. It fell down dozens of feet away and showed no sign of getting up. Zhang Zhou took the lead in riding up.

The big dark horse has lost its strength, waiting for its end, only to be buried by the wind and sand. It seemed to feel the approach of Zhang Zhou, struggling and trying to turn over, but it was in vain

Zhang Zhou got closer and closer, and his heart became more and more heavy. Finally, he jumped off his horse and ran quickly, hugging the black horse's neck, as if comforting. Because he recognized the horse, which was Huzi's mount.

The horse can't speak, but when he looks at Zhang Zhou, he seems to be relieved to see an acquaintance.

”Come on, give me the water bag and see if there's anything on me!” Zhang Zhou ordered in a hurry.

Fredas also recognized the horse and quickly took the water bag and handed it to Zhang Zhou. Someone had begun to look for it on the black horse. Quickly find a note in the crack of the saddle. The handwriting is written with charcoal. It is a must for every mercenary and cavalry.

There were only more than ten scrawled words on the note.

”Three thousand Beiyan cavalry have entered the desert. Be careful early!”

The black horse finally died without drinking a mouthful of water.

According to the results of normal analysis, nine times out of ten, Huzi and He Qi have suffered misfortune. Huzi should have exiled the dark horse at the last moment, trying to get information to the people in the camp.

Zhang Zhou got up, looked north and said softly, ”Mr. Su, go back first!”

Su banxing guessed his idea.

”Lord, I can't make it. They may have died in the war. It's meaningless for you to rush there, not to mention the other party's great potential...”

Zhang Zhou did not deny his speculation, but he looked firm.

”Beiyan can't send only 3000 people into Datang! Maybe it's just a test, and now it may have returned! I must go and have a look, even if I bring the body back!”

Zhang Zhou always has some ”impulses” when people around him encounter accidents. Because of his natural impulse, he has won the loyalty of countless subordinates.

Two hundred people and three hundred horses followed Zhang Zhou this time! Although Zhang Zhou's planned trip is not far away, it is also to be prepared in case of danger.

Two people were sent to escort Su banxing back. The rest went north with Zhang Zhou

”He is really crazy!” He Qi complained.

Suddenly he knew that he was scolding the pursuers behind him, and ignored him. He continued to help Tang hen bandage his wound.

Tang hen was hit by two arrows in his back. Fortunately, he didn't cause fatal injury. He did not expect that Beiyan would pay so much this time. Use a small cavalry team as bait to lead yourself into the other party's trap!

More than 100 people deal with 3000 elite riders!

Finally, under the cover of his brothers, he ran out. Originally, he was hit by two arrows, but he couldn't support it for too long, but he Qi and Huzi saved him. And the other side did not let go of his idea of this fish that escaped the net. It was completely a posture of chasing after him and never giving up.

The other party's pursuit against the common sense made the three people miserable. After several detours, they came to a wetland and were able to have a short rest. It was impossible to have a rest. On the way, Huzi let go of his mount, hoping to send back information to the camp. The remaining two horses were also dead tired not long ago.

Although the desert is vast, they really have no way to escape! The other three thousand soldiers were divided into six routes and pursued in a net. They were not given time to cultivate themselves or the chance to escape.

”Tang hen! Who the hell are you? Let Beiyan pay like this!”

Three thousand cavalry, without material supply, it is impossible to go deep into this distance! Because the price will be great. In He Qi's opinion, it is not worth the loss to do so. It is a move with a sick brain! Unless Tang hate is worth it!

Tang hen suffered for several years. Even though his heart was like iron stone, all the more than 100 brothers died in the war, which also made his heart ache like tears!

He doesn't understand why Beiyan is like this? One's own head is not worth so much loss!

For the two young life-saving benefactors, Tang hen still knows how to be grateful.

”I used to be a lieutenant in Beiyan army. I was framed and my family was destroyed. Only I ran out. Later, I saved a group of slaves who worked at the border, formed a team and began to avenge Beiyan. I don't know why the other party chased me at all costs!”

He Qi sighed.