Realm of Power

/s日pt\u003e Tang Han was really frightened this time. It was said that the road was blocked by heavy snow and the ground was covered with ice. How could he walk with so many heavy objects? In fact, the real situation was that the forward guard The imperial light cavalry scouts brought back a fine white-tailed arrow three days ago, which was found on a winter wolf that bled to death.

After examining the tail arrow, which was different from the cross-grooved arrowhead with tearing function of the Imperial Army's first arrow, the Imperial Cavalry decided to bring back this arrow cluster that obviously should not be there.

"Sir, special envoy, do you know this type of arrow cluster?"

Botekka, captain of the 5th Cavalry Squadron of the 9th Flag Regiment of the Imperial Central Army, stopped Tang Han's car with a solemn expression. Along the way, the two of them had a good relationship, although there was some concern about the Central Asian envoy secretly selling Thor in Lisbon. Dissatisfied, but Botecha still fully performed all the tasks that the guards had to do

The outpost scout cavalry was released fifty miles away in turn, followed by a thousand cavalry on each side at a short distance. The carriage transporting the Thor was inspected every day, and even the accompanying transporters were counted once a day before going on the road to ensure that nothing was left behind. Did you lose any important accessories along the way?

"This is...I don't recognize it. It must have been left behind by someone nearby while hunting!"

Tang Han leaned out half of his body from the carriage, his eyes fell on the arrow cluster in Botaka's hand, his pupils suddenly shrunk to a point, he took a deep breath, shook his head and denied

"It seems I made too much fuss!"

Botaka shrugged his shoulders. He could feel that the special envoy knew something, but forget it if the other party refused to tell him. This is the territory of the empire. Botac did not believe that anyone would dare to snatch these batches in the empire. Cargo, he turned around and ordered The cavalry team continued to move forward. At this time, a voice came from Tang Han's carriage behind him: "Lord Botaika, the snow is really too heavy. We can't go far on the road now. Since we are not in a hurry, we can temporarily order the camp. Let’s continue walking after the heavy snow passes!”

"Since it is what the special envoy wants, of course there is no problem!"

The corner of Botaka's mouth curled up slightly unnoticeably. There was indeed something wrong. Did he really think he didn't recognize such an arrow? This kind of long-pointed arrow with a front end of five centimeters is obviously from Central Asia, because this kind of arrow cluster that concentrates the maximum lethality on one point is not suitable for the suffixed plate armor or ring armor of the Western Continent. The use is not very obvious, but it has a miraculous effect on penetrating the multi-layered scale armor of the Central Asians.

There is no doubt that this is an arrow cluster from Central Asia. It may have been lost by a hunter, but it is more likely that it was left behind by someone who used it earlier. In such a cold and snowy weather, ordinary dry food has long been frozen. You have to be able to pop your teeth, so hunting is the most effective way to solve the food problem. Yes, wolves are social animals, and wolves in winter do not move alone. Only the body of one wolf was found. It can only be that the other wolves were killed, but this one escaped the killing, although it still died in the end. It's cold, but bringing this arrow cluster to the emperor is considered a kind of providence.

Feeling that something was wrong with the Central Asians, Boteka sent more scouts to the front. For some reason, Boteka always felt a cold tingling sensation since he entered the border area. It was not because of the weather, but because of the weather. Is it an instinctive reaction caused by countless battles? The last stinging feeling was during the battle between the empire and During the war in the Gallic Empire, at that time, the entire squad of subordinates were scattered like blood by the stones thrown by the Gauls. Only Botteka subconsciously turned his body, and was only wiped away. Although he was almost crushed to death, he at least saved his life, but that feeling was deeply remembered by him.

"Ten miles ahead is Blue Valley City. Everyone will camp and repair when we get there." Botaka stopped immediately, raised his head and glanced at the snowflakes falling from the sky, his face showed determination, and he shouted to the cavalry behind him.

Blue Valley City was originally just a small town located on the eastern border of the empire, with a population of just over a thousand people. However, as the empire occupied the Onnatso Grassland and the number of caravans coming and going increased, Blue Valley, a small border town, suddenly became When it became prosperous, many merchants would stop here, and even formed an underground shopping mall. Yi Market, goods from Zhongbia and Oubaluo can be purchased directly here. At the same time, Blue Valley City is also a logistics supply station for the Ninth Flag Regiment. It is within the area under the responsibility of the Ninth Flag Regiment. The current situation is unknown. The people of Central and South Africa obviously know something but refuse to say it. If we continue to move forward, who knows what will happen? Although Blue Valley just built a circle of earth walls hastily, it is better than nothing.

"Everyone, work harder, and camp as soon as we arrive at Blue Valley!" The messenger cavalry ran in a straight line along the queue. When they heard the commander's order, whether it was the escorting imperial cavalry or the auxiliary laborers, they became excited and spoke out one by one. If so, it’s not like it’s the first time you’ve taken this road.

"Finally I can take a rest. After walking for so many days in a row, let alone people, even horses can't hold on any longer." "With such heavy snow and such cold weather, if only I could have another drink of Blue Valley's most famous drink." Fierce sun wine, that’s really…”

Everyone was talking about it and their spirits were high. Even Botaka, who felt something was wrong, couldn't help but lick his cracked lips when he thought that Blue Valley was ahead. The spirits in Blue Valley all come from the grassland. It's delivered, and when you drink it, it's as strong as the burning knife. One cup is enough to resist the severe cold in front of you! Moreover, the main area responsible for the Ninth Banner Regiment of the Central Army is the border between China and the Empire. When Fatty mobilized 5,000 cavalry from the Central Army of the Empire and gave them to Li Yuehua to take to Central Asia, it was the Ninth Banner Regiment of the Central Army.

To other imperial troops, Blue Valley can only be regarded as a remote town, but to the Ninth Banner Regiment, it is a return to their stronghold.

So walking on this road, the Ninth Banner Regiment can be regarded as familiar with the road. There can be repairs there, there can be stops there, there need to be more careful. The imperial cavalry are all clean, but there are secret orders from above. For some things and some traces, open your eyes. Close one eye and just ensure that the carriage of the special envoy of China reaches the border.

The dull sound of the carriage rolling over the snow, mixed with the cheers outside, reached Tang Han's ears. At this moment, Tang Han's face inside the carriage was ashen, and he no longer had the calmness he had just now. , fingers clenched tightly, even in such a cold weather, traces of sweat appeared on the forehead

The ease outside was like two different worlds from him, all because of that arrow

Of course he recognized the arrow. As the number two figure in the Tang family who was responsible for arms trade in the Central Asian Empire, it was very easy to tell the origin of the arrow cluster at a glance. The tip of the arrow at the front was two inches long. The manufacturing process of the Zhongbia laminated steel fire, the arrow is long enough, which is equivalent to adding twice the weight. This is obviously the Long family that occupies the southwest of China. The Western Army uses poisonous dragon arrows specifically to deal with the prairie light cavalry. The tip of the arrow is not lethal because it has not been poisoned yet. What this arrow wants is to break armor and injure the body, bringing poison into the body. If it cannot be obtained With timely treatment, the person hit by the arrow will soon develop physical numbness and blurred vision. Finally, he will be inadvertently thrown off the back of a galloping horse. The faster he runs, the worse the fall! Even if the prairie light cavalry calls itself Feng, it will be shot into a pile of minced meat by the poisonous dragon arrows.

Such an arrow actually appeared here. Yanzhou is still three or four hundred miles away from here. Three or four hundred miles, this arrow cannot fly here even if it has wings. There is only one possibility, this arrow Someone brought it, and there was the Long Family's Western Army waiting for him in front of him. The other party didn't know that he had inadvertently exposed his trap, and he couldn't go any further on this road! But fortunately, there are still imperial escorts here. No matter how bold the Long family's Western Army is, they will not attack the imperial troops in the empire, right?

Now Tang Han can only pray in his heart, praying that these guys from the Long Family's Western Army won't be so hot-blooded that they don't care about the consequences. Tang Han still doesn't know that it's not just the Long Family's Western Army who are eyeing him, but also the two thousand blood of the Yelu Family. The Wolf Guard has crossed Onnatso, and on the edge further north, five thousand Northern Royal Court cavalry are rushing towards here against the wind and snow, risking death in the white-haired storm.

South China, Linhang

Snowflakes are flying like catkins, falling on the roofs of brick and tile houses layer by layer, making the whole city appear more light and translucent out of thin air.

The emperor of Central Asia was dressed in goose-yellow clothes, with a rare hint of joy on his face. He stood on the white jade steps of the pavilion. Two spiced stoves were slowly pouring out warm neon and hydrogen water. With a breath, he handed the secret report he had just received to Li Long, who was kneeling in front of him.

The emperor's eyes like willow leaves were full of bloodshot eyes, and his voice said with an inexplicable chill, "Get up, this plan is good, this time it was just a bait, and it affected the three parties to fight for it. The Long family first sent people to sneak into the Falcon Empire, the Yelv family followed Mobilize the elites to enter, and the Northern Royal Court sends people south. According to the nature of the Falcon Empire, once the three parties really take action within its territory, it will be lively! It's just such a linked, killing four birds with one stone strategy, I'm afraid it's not yours. Li Long can figure it out!"

"Your Majesty, your Majesty, this is actually the arrangement of Mrs. Li's old family. To say that the strongest one in today's world is the Falcon Empire. Since we in China and Bia are temporarily unable to control the north, we might as well make this trip even more confusing. "Some" Li Long lowered his head and replied with a very respectful expression, "As long as the Falcon Empire falls out because of the robbery by the three families." , then Yelu Hongtai established the country, the northern royal court moved south, and the southwestern Long family's plan to annex Yanzhou would have to be shelved under this powerful force. In fact, speaking of it, the Falcon Empire and us are actually just using each other. , Otherwise, they would never have agreed to give us a hundred Thunder Gods so happily!"

"Let's talk about the next step. Now that the fish has been hoisted, it's time to talk about the next step. Can this battle really be fought?" The emperor of Zhongbia said with a smile, any of the above mentioned They all once made him feel a lot of pressure, especially Yelu Hongtai and Nannan Longjia. It was so strange that every time he thought about the iron cavalry under the Yelu family rolling in at the foot of Linhang City, he would wake up from his sleep. The catastrophe of the imperial capital, the massacre of millions of people, the hundreds of years of the Central Asian Empire. The accumulation of cultural wealth was destroyed in one moment, so that even I felt as if I had been abandoned by everyone.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, everything has been arranged properly. Even if Tang Han discovers something, there is nothing he can do to restore it now!" Li Long glanced at the emperor and vowed.

"Oh? Are you so sure that the Falcon Empire will take action?"

The Emperor of Zhongbia raised his eyebrows. Although he didn't know much about the Western Continent, since the last time the empire came to envoy, he has also increased his understanding of the most powerful country in the Western Continent. The Falcon Empire has strong military strength and more advanced weapons and combat equipment. It is known as the number one in the mainland, and its emperor is also known as the God of War. It is said that it has conquered such a huge territory in less than ten years, so that the emperor of Central and South Asia is a little jealous, so he talks about it But he doesn't admit it, and occasionally curses when he is drunk, why is it that others are so powerful when they are emperors? Under the military flag, no one dares to disobey, how can he be so useless as the emperor, a group of generals who can only lose battles? Said, even that common man dared to say a few words casually, what tactics does the Western Barbarian know? If he had the combat power and army of the Falcon Empire, he would also be a military god!

"Your Majesty, don't forget, the deputy envoy is Li Bolong." Li Long blinked and took a deep breath.

"Li Bolong? You mean..." The emperor's black star-like pupils flashed suddenly, and a cold wind blew through the palace, bringing with it a deep meaning. This time the Li family made the Thunder God's suggestion and sent The deputy envoy is also from the Li family. Many people think it is because of the strategic concept of abandoning Yanzhou proposed by Li Long. In fact, there is no Several people knew that on the eve of the imperial meeting, the head of the Li family, Mrs. Li, who had been in the palace for a long time, suddenly arrived. After discussing with the emperor for three hours, she quietly left. That night, the six people responsible for the emperor's daily life All the eunuchs were quietly executed in the early morning, and the news that Mrs. Li had ever been to the palace was completely blocked.

The only people who knew what Mrs. Li talked about with the emperor were the emperor, Mrs. Li, and Li Long in front of me!

"Your Majesty is right. Lord Tang Han is just trying to attract the empire's attention. Deputy Envoy Li Bolong is the key figure in this incident!"

There was a trace of excitement in Li Long's expression that could not be concealed, and there was even a tremor in his voice. The Li family had spent so much effort and made so many sacrifices, and even the head of the family, Mrs. Li, had the foresight to give up her position in time and serve Li Long. All the traces of enthusiasm left by the family to rise again will be used in this plan. Naturally, only success is allowed and failure is not allowed!

As long as it succeeds, the Li family will not only be able to restore their original status, but also become the first in the military cabinet. It is a sure thing, and all criticisms of the Li family will come to an end.

The Li family has been the head of the civil service for hundreds of years, with ups and downs. He has not experienced anything, and he has long understood the truth. The emperor will never truly trust any family leader, even if he has served the royal family for hundreds of years like the Tang clan. The rich family in the remaining years, in the prosperous times , or may turn a blind eye, but in troubled times, the emperor will only trust the clans that are useful to him. The more the Li family pays, the more the emperor will trust the Li family, sitting on a huge fortune like the Tang clan. , but refuses to give them all, sooner or later the emperor will eat them away in one pot! (To be continued.)