Wang Riqing looked around and knew that someone was hiding in the shadows and had blocked all her escape routes. Now she could only pray that the other party meant her no harm...
"I think you should know Li Zhu, the Crown Prince of the New Tang Dynasty, right?"
Lan Fenghuang looked at Wang Riqing and suddenly asked!
Upon hearing the name Li Zhu, Wang Riqing even forgot the danger; his face immediately darkened, and he coldly replied...
"I don't know him..."
She turned to leave after saying that, but as soon as she turned around, she saw the Red Phoenix already appear behind her...
"What exactly do you want? If it's to help Li Zhu take me back, then you don't need to waste your time. I have nothing to do with her anymore..."
Upon hearing Wang Riqing's words, Lan Fenghuang smiled slightly. After a moment's thought, she understood that Li Zhu must have done something to offend Wang Riqing, which was why Wang Riqing reacted so strongly upon hearing Li Zhu's name...
"Who said we were sent by Li Zhu? We just want to confirm your relationship with her. Since you know her, you must be her woman. Come with us..."
Lan Fenghuang is also a woman, and she can see that the other party's behavior is clearly due to love turning into hatred!
Since it stemmed from love turning into hatred, Li Zhu was definitely the one at fault. Wang Riqing might not care about Li Zhu, but that doesn't mean Li Zhu didn't care about Wang Riqing. Bringing him back would definitely be a threat to Li Zhu at a crucial moment...
Why should I go with you?
Wang Riqing frowned and questioned him. He wasn't completely defenseless yet; it was clearly impossible to make him obediently submit...
Do you think you still have a choice?
Blue Phoenix snorted coldly, then charged towards Wang Riqing, with Red Phoenix close behind, intending to finish the fight quickly and capture Wang Riqing directly to avoid any further complications...
bass!
A sword rang out, and Wang Riqing drew his longsword. The entire sword hummed incessantly, as if it were alive…
If Li Zhu were here, he would have to say something in shock.
"When did Qingqing become so strong?"
Even though Wang Riqing's strength had improved, he was facing Lan Fenghuang, the chieftain of Miao territory, and he didn't even need to use Gu worms to deal with her...
After several rounds of back-and-forth fighting, Wang Riqing was struck in the chest by Lan Fenghuang's palm, sealing all the meridians in his body...
On the way!
Wang Yanzhang suddenly felt agitated, which made him unable to resist finding Li Zhu to complain to.
"Your Highness, I have a feeling that something has happened to Qingqing?"
Li Zhu rolled his eyes at him and said angrily.
"Please don't curse her, okay? She's a lucky person, blessed by heaven..."
Wang Yanzhang looked at Li Zhu in disbelief, thinking to himself, "Is this how you talk? Wang Riqing is my daughter. I'm worried about her more than I can bear. How could I possibly curse her?"
"Your Highness, I feel a little uneasy, which is why I have this worry..."
Upon hearing Wang Yanzhang's words, Li Zhu also began to have doubts, because he knew that with increased strength, one could indeed sense certain major events around them...
"But we don't even know where he is, so we have no idea how to rescue her..."
Li Zhu said with a hint of helplessness. He still believed Wang Yanzhang to some extent, but couldn't help feeling a little worried...
Unbeknownst to them, the group had arrived at the battlefield between Loulan and Xiliang, at Guyang Pass!
This land originally belonged to the Central Plains, but because the Central Plains itself fell into chaos, the various tribes living in the Western Regions had their own ideas and began their own process of expansion and annexation...
Currently, the major powers in the Western Regions are the Abbasid Caliphate, the Loulan Kingdom, the Western Liang Kingdom, and the Xiongnu, among others—tribes that have grown strong through warfare.
Neither side was willing to yield to the other. Originally, the Jade Gate Pass was the key to preventing invasions from the Western Regions, but it now appears to be in the hands of Loulan, and Xiliang has retreated to Guyang Pass...
If we can't hold this position, then the next area will be flat grassland, which will be entirely the domain of cavalry...
In these wars between tribes, the most important force is the cavalry. Once Guyang Pass falls, the allied forces of the Abbasid Caliphate and Loulan can advance unimpeded and sweep across the Western Liang lands. This is also a concern for the Western Liang nobles...
They had only just arrived at the foot of Guyang Pass when the soldiers inside tensed up. After all, their banners bore the banner of the New Tang Dynasty, and they thought a large army from the New Tang Dynasty had attacked…
However, having anticipated this situation, Nazha stepped forward and loudly addressed the soldiers on the city wall.
"I am Princess Nazha, leading my husband, the Crown Prince Li Zhu of the New Tang Dynasty, to rescue you. Open the city gates and let our army enter..."
Upon hearing that reinforcements had arrived, the people on the city wall immediately cheered. They were not suited for defensive warfare; as a nomadic people of the grasslands, they preferred to fight on horseback...
So they lost Yumen Pass, and now even Guyang Pass is on the verge of being lost...
The city general quickly opened the city gates and rode out on his warhorse. Upon seeing that it was indeed Princess Nazha, the general burst into tears, looking like a 300-pound child…
"Your Highness, you've finally arrived! If you hadn't come, tens of thousands of people in this city would have perished here..."
"Chuliang, you've worked hard. Your bravery will be praised among the people of Xiliang. I will also report your bravery and skill in battle to my father. Every soldier here is a hero of Xiliang. Your desperate resistance has bought us time, spared the people of Xiliang from the ravages of war, and allowed your parents, wives, and children to live peacefully in the royal court. This is all thanks to you..."
Today I have come, I have come with my father's blessing. With me here, with my consort here, you can rest in peace. I will lead you to victory and reclaim the land that belongs to my Xiliang..."
"Roar! Roar! Roar..."
The Xiliang soldiers immediately pounded their weapons and roared, their gazes towards Nazha changing. This was something Li Zhu had taught her; in ancient times it was called shouting before battle, in modern times it's called giving a speech—basically, it's something that can stir up people's emotions…
This can foster a sense of belonging among these soldiers, and when the time is right, they will become Nazha's most loyal followers...
Even the most enthusiastic members of the group were moved by Nazha's emotions. Having just gone through a life-or-death battle, their hearts were in turmoil at this moment. Nazha's arrival not only brought them a sense of security but also a sense of honor and belonging...
"Oh no! Loulan has attacked!"
Just then, a soldier on the city wall shouted in alarm. Hearing this, Nazha looked at Li Zhu…
Li Zhu responded with a smile, letting the other party say whatever they wanted; after all, his strength was there to back him up…
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