After a night of interrogation, Zheng Sheng and Bai Yan both came out of the tent with dark circles in their eyes and yawned forever.

Outside the big tent, Song Tianming and Cheng Wang sat on a rocking chair, eating pastries leisurely.

The two were speechless.

We have been busy for so long, are you scrambling here?

But when they saw the steaming breakfast on the table in front of Song Tianming, the two of them had no resentment and rushed forward and swallowed it.

They never doubted Song Tianming's cooking skills.

After the two of them had enough food and drink, Song Tianming asked, "How about it, are there any gains?"

Zheng Sheng put down his chopsticks and said with a serious expression: "A good news and a bad news. Which one do you want to listen to first?"

Song Tianming was stunned. You kid has learned bad things, and you still keep it in hiding?

King Cheng thought for a moment: "Let's tell the bad news first."

"The barbarians already know that we are about to cross the mountains. Not far from the mountains, there will be barbarian cavalry waiting for them. As soon as we leave the mountain, we will take action."

"Sure enough..." King Cheng continued, "How many people are there in the barbarians?"

Zheng Sheng stretched out five fingers.

"Five thousand?" Song Tianming was stunned, "That's fine, it's much less than I thought."

It is not difficult for the Dingbei Army to break through the interception of 5,000 people.

Zheng Sheng shook his head, "Sir, it's not five thousand, it's fifty thousand."

fifty thousand?

Zhou Yan suddenly sat up and said, "How come there are so many?"

You know, in that spring, the barbarians did not send so many troops!

Now, in order to deal with the envoys, the barbarians have set up such a big battle. It’s really wrong!

He asked quickly, "Is this news true?"

Zheng Sheng sighed: "The number of people will only be more, not less.

This time, the barbarians are not just for harassment, but for annihilation of us here!"

This is something no one expected.

After all, the information obtained before was that the barbarians were ready to attack Daqian in the autumn, and there would be a population of 100,000!

Then even if they want to send troops to harass the envoys, they will not be involved in heavy troops.

The emperor was willing to send 10,000 troops to escort, and he already attached great importance to it.

But now, the 50,000 army is equivalent to half of the total barbarian force!

The purpose is very clear, which is to bury the envoys in the yellow sand of the Western Regions.

This is indeed a bad news that cannot be bad anymore.

"What about the good news?"

"The good news is that these 50,000 people should not have arrived yet, and only more than 10,000 pioneers have arrived.

If we seize the time and take advantage of the opponent's foothold and break through the defense line, we still have hope of reaching the Western Regions.

Of course, we have another option…”

Zheng Sheng didn't say it clearly, but everyone knew what he meant.

The troops returned to the court.

Instead of touching the stone with an egg and annihilated the entire army, this is the safest solution.

But everyone understands it, and only think about it.

Let’s not talk about whether Your Majesty allows the army to retreat.

Once retreating, it will be a huge blow to Dingbei Hou and Dingbei Army!

Since its establishment, Dingbei Army has not escaped at the last minute!

Once the envoys withdraw, the name of Dingbei Army's "magnificent army" will be completely destroyed.

This will become an extremely bad example for the entire Daqian army.

If you Dingbei Army takes the lead in escaping, what else is necessary to fight this battle?

Of course, they can report to the court, and the strength of the enemy and us is huge, so that His Majesty can recall them.

But there is no more time.

When the imperial edict is sent, the battle is probably over.

They had no choice but to avoid this battle!

As for making your own decisions...

King Cheng is here, and the emperor asked him to come, one to show his sincerity in doing a big mission, and the other to supervise the army.

Sure enough, King Cheng replied: "There is no other choice, we must cross the Hexi Corridor!"

After drinking the remaining rice porridge in the bowl in one mouthful, Zheng Sheng said, "Since that's the case, your highness should pack up quickly. We are going to prepare to climb the mountain again and pass through the Hexi Corridor before the barbarian army arrives."

Song Tianming did not move, but asked slowly: "General Zheng, Your Highness, do you think we can really rush over?"

Zheng Sheng was silent.

He also knew that the possibility of breaking through the blockade was very low, but he had no choice but to give it a try.

Before Zheng Sheng could answer, King Cheng said, "Sir, you don't have to worry about this matter. Don't worry, I will let General Bai protect you. As long as you have the chance, you will break through the siege and head straight to the Western Regions. It will be safe when you get there."

When he said this, King Cheng looked determined.

Song Tianming knew that not only Dingbei Army, but King Cheng himself was also ready to die.

As a royal family, since they are involved in it, they will no longer think about keeping themselves alone.

This is the last dignity of being a prince.

Song Tianming shook his head, "What's the point if the 50,000 barbarian army can rush over?"

King Cheng frowned and said in confusion: "What does this mean by sir?"

"Everyone, after all, we are missions, and we are going to the Western Regions to establish good relations with the countries in the Western Regions.

But if the barbarians were killed halfway through and were defeated, even if some of the defeated generals fled to the Western Regions, what would the countries in the Western Regions view our hard work?

They will only feel that we are very weak and cannot be willing to have any contact with us. They will even give envoys to the barbarians in order to win the favor of the barbarians and not be invaded by the barbarians!"

Several people were stunned.

Song Tianming said this very bluntly enough. If you think about it carefully, it is indeed the truth.

"Everyone, a weak country has no diplomacy! If we are really defeated by the barbarians, we will only be despised by the people of the world!

When the time comes, not only the barbarians will invade even more crazily, but even the surrounding two countries will gradually lose patience with us and annex it in one fell swoop!

Nowadays, you can’t afford to lose any battle!”

These words were deafening, and the people who were talking were filled with passion.

But they quickly calmed down.

Zheng Sheng said: "Sir, the reason is indeed correct, but now we have no way out and can only move forward.

If you avoid fighting, you will be even more ridiculed by the people of the world!”

"Who said we were going to escape and hide?"

Song Tianming lit the table: "Since the barbarians are here, let's fight!"

"Fight?" The few people were all shocked.

"That's right, since his barbarians have bullied us, let's clean up them!

And not only have to fight, but also have to fight beautifully!

All their plans to invade in autumn are ruined!”

Zheng Sheng was a little confused.

As the commander of the first army and a veteran who has fought with the barbarians for many years, he is very aware of the horror of barbarian cavalry.

Ten thousand people, fighting against the 50,000 army is simply a dream!

But seeing Song Tianming's confident look, he had to develop a trace of inexplicable confidence!

This man has created miracles for them!
Chapter completed!