Gamma Empire Northern Region On a Tu Road, there is an army like a black tide, marching towards the north.
This large army numbered over 10,000 people and was thirty miles apart.
First, two hundred Qingqi acted as Xing Army, and they were scouting at the front. Ten miles behind were two thousand Zhong Army, another ten miles away were six thousand Central Army, and ten miles further away were two thousand rear troops.
In front of the six thousand Central Army, there is a large banner with red background and black lines, with two large characters embroidered on it:
Nalan!
I sat in a Comfort Carriage, opened the curtain and looked out. The march of the army was far worse than the flight of Dou Emperor. It only took three days for Ling Ying to take me from Gama City to Anbei City.
But an army of ten thousand
From Wulan City in the south of the northern border of the empire to the defense line in the northern border, it took almost twenty days to just cross the entire northern border.
Simply following the schedule, we should be able to arrive at the station assigned by Anbei Protectorate this afternoon: Fox Pass.
As we get closer and closer to Tagor Desert, many changes have taken place in the nearby landforms and environment.
Next to my Comfort Carriage, a young man wearing Scarlet light armor and riding a tall war horse looked around, with excitement on his face, and turned back to me and shouted:
"Brother Ye, no, it's Commandant. Commandant. The scene here is very different from Gama City and Wulan City. I have never seen many trees and flowers."
I looked at the young man and smiled awkwardly but politely. Well, yes, he is Wulan City Lord--Nalan Xu.
Of course, he isn't now.
After meeting him that day, there was no tension, infighting or mutual ridicule as I imagined. It was just an ordinary meeting between cousins, even more enthusiastic.
After the banquet, he not only sent out five hundred elite soldiers, but if City Lord's Mansion subordinate officers hadn't stopped him, he almost wouldn't have moved the entire Family Treasury.
Then, he shamelessly wanted to follow me to fight Snake-People. I couldn't help but take him under my command, naming him "Captain" and controlling a thousand soldiers.
"Brother Xu, we are here to fight, not to play! Brother Xu, as Captain, should set an example for the soldiers."
*** coughed and scolded him with a straight face. Who said he was older than me? I actually had to call him brother.
Nalan Xu Hearing this, he knew what he was doing was wrong, so he was obedient. He immediately stopped the smile on his face, held his head high, and sat upright on the horse. Coupled with the gorgeous light armor, he had a bit of a general's temperament.
I shook my head helplessly. Although Nalan Xu was twenty-three or four years old, and his cultivation level was Three-Star Dou Shi, his mind was still that of a sixteen or seventeen-year-old boy. Even after being the city lord for half a year, he was not much better.
"Report!"
At this time, a horse came on horseback, stopped next to Comfort Carriage, and said loudly, "Commandant, Xing Army has met Fox Pass Garrison ahead."
I raised my eyebrows. Xing Army is only twenty miles ahead of the Central Army. So, Fox Pass has finally arrived.
"Commandant, leave the handover to me... No, leave it to the subordinate. I will definitely be able to do it well."
At this time, Nalan Xu on the side said excitedly.
Fox Pass As a border gate, it is naturally impossible for other troops to enter at will. They must first inspect a piece of paper Military Order, talismans, etc. before they can be released.
"There is Brother Laoxu."
After stuffing all these things into Nalan Xu, he happily rode off with a team of light cavalry, probably because he wanted to see what Fox Pass looked like earlier.
"Call the entire army to speed up. They must all arrive at Fox Pass and spend the night today. No mistakes!"
There is only the last journey left, and even I seem to be impatient to wait.
But the road still had to be walked step by step. By the time the army had completed the more than twenty miles, a full hour had passed.
I looked around and saw a majestic mountain range stretching in front of me. But this mountain range, which stretches for an unknown number of miles, had a gap in this section, connecting Gamma Empire and Tagor Desert.
Fox Pass is located in the gap according to the mountain. The wall made of gray masonry is three miles long and almost completely blocks the gap.
The border between the Gamma Empire and Tagor Desert is long, and just one Anbei City is far from enough. On this border, there are dozens of passes, large and small, and the defenders range from three to five hundred to tens of thousands.
And this Fox Pass is guarded by a "Fox Pass Commandant" and has six thousand troops.
It's just that Fox Pass Commandant didn't show up. He only sent Chang Shi to greet him outside the city gate. I also know the reason, so I don't care.
At this time, several more people walked out of Fox Pass. The first ones were two young people, but I couldn't help but look sideways.
"Little Yezi, you are finally here!"
A young man shouted at me from a distance. I laughed, raised my hands and said:
"First Brother, Second Brother."
These two young men were none other than Xiao Ding and Xiao Li. Looking at Xiao Li, I asked a little strangely:
"Second Brother, I have sent someone to deliver the appointment documents of your Suspended Spring City boss. Why have you come to Fox Pass instead of taking office?"
Xiao Li smiled, looked at me kindly, and said loudly, "Little Yezi, you have helped me and First Brother so much, and we have nothing to repay."
"But I thought, before I leave, I have to see you again. I can't leave without saying goodbye."
He looked around at the 6,000-strong army behind me. The army formed a marching route, with flags fluttering, and spread all the way to the end of the mountain road.
He couldn't help but exclaimed, "Little Yezi, you are still amazing. First Brother and I have been struggling for so many years, and Desert Iron Mercenary Group has less than two hundred people. You have brought tens of thousands of troops here every time..."
"Compared with you, First Brother and I are living like dogs at our age!"
With a faint smile on my face, I said modestly, "I am just loved by the elders in my family, nothing compared to First Brother Second Brother wandering alone!"
We couldn't stand at the city gate and chatted, so we exchanged a few words and entered the city. Behind us, six thousand troops also began to enter the city, under the command of Mo Wang and Fox Pass.
After entering the city, Nalan Xu, who arrived first, also came after hearing the news. When he saw Xiao Ding Xiao Li and I talking and laughing, he couldn't help but asked in confusion:
"Commandant, who are they?"
I smiled softly and said, "Brother Xu, you came just in time. They are my two brothers-in-law whom I told you: Xiao Ding, Xiao Li."
"First Brother Second Brother, this is my cousin, Nalan Xu."
Hearing this, Nalan Xu's complexion changed, he put his hand on the hilt of the sword, galvanized his horse and looked at Xiao Ding provocatively, his eyes eager to try, and said:
"You are Xiao Ding!"
"I want to see what you are capable of. Brother Ye actually only wants you to do Short Blade Captain, not me."
Xiao Ding was a little confused and looked at me doubtfully.
Short soldiers, also known as guards, starting from middle-level generals, every general can have guards, and the number is one-tenth of the general army.
As Commandant, Ten Thousand Man General, my short-term quota is one thousand, controlled by Short Blade Captain. This Short Blade Captain must be my confidant, and his status is no worse than Sima.
I touched my nose, looked at Xiao Ding with some embarrassment, and asked:
"First Brother, would you like to be my Short Blade Captain"