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Chapter 242

Chapter 242

Marching for thousands of miles was very hard work, and it was even more difficult when we left the territory of the Tang Dynasty and entered the desert.

Lin Xuan had never been to the desert in his past and present lives, so it was a novelty at first.

After a few days, Lin Xuan no longer felt novelty.

When the wind blows, the sky is full of yellow sand, and the mouth is full of sand as soon as it opens.

Coupled with the hot weather, the entire army lost the high spirits it had just set off.

"General, there is an oasis not far ahead." Cheng Chumo said excitedly looking at the map.

Lin Xuan said happily: "Inform everyone, speed up the march and rest in the oasis."

"Yes!" Cheng Chumo responded.

Lin Xuan asked Xue Rengui, "How far is the Chinese Army from us?"

After entering the desert, Lin Xuan had already led the vanguard and separated from the main force.

Xue Rengui said: "Return to the general, the news two hours ago, the Chinese army is about fifty miles away from us, it seems that they will not reach the oasis today."

"No matter what they are, we will rest in the oasis today." Lin Xuan said.

As long as he didn't get separated from Hou Junji, Lin Xuan wouldn't bother to care where they camped.

Knowing that the oasis was just ahead, the soldiers pulled themselves together and accelerated their journey.

Arriving at the oasis can not only rest, but the most important thing is to replenish the water source.

Half an hour later, Lin Xuan saw a touch of green in his eyes.

After walking in the bare desert for three days, I finally saw the oasis. That feeling was like a clear spring flowing through the bottom of my heart for a thirsty person.

"Notice, enter the oasis, set up camp, and replenish water sources." Lin Xuan said loudly.

……

After the army set up camp, Hou Junji called the battalions to understand the situation and let them go down.

After all, it was still too early to go to Gaochang, and there was nothing to discuss.

After the generals left, Hou Junji asked, "Where is Lin Xuan now?"

Hou Qing, the commander of the soldiers, said: "Mr. Hui, the vanguard army just sent someone to report back. Now they have arrived at the oasis in front of us. We will camp in the oasis today."

"That kid is lucky." Hou Junji's face was gloomy.

Because of the food and grass, his marching speed was not fast.

He also knew that there was an oasis in front of him, so he hurried on, and there were still dozens of miles to go before dark.

Marching at night in the desert was too dangerous, so he had to camp in place.

Thinking that Lin Xuan was in the oasis, but he was blowing yellow sand here, I felt uncomfortable.

Hou Qing said flatteringly: "Duke, you are the general, and he is the vanguard. It is not easy to deal with him."

Hou Junji shook his head and sighed, "It's not right, it's not right."

He knew what Hou Liang meant, and it was nothing more than letting him use his identity to let Lin Xuan take the lead in attacking the city.

But Gao Chang is too young, if Lin Xuan is sent, it is equivalent to giving him a chance to make meritorious deeds.

Hou Qing asked: "What is the Duke's plan?"

Hou Junji smiled lightly, and said, "He did a good job of opening the way, didn't he?"

Hou Qing didn't understand what Hou Junji meant, but seeing that Hou Junji didn't mean to explain, he didn't dare to ask more.

……

Chang'an, Cui's family

Cui Hao and Cui Zhifeng were discussing things in the study, when Cui Yuxiu angrily pushed the door open.

Cui Hao gave Cui Zhifeng a look, thinking, "Yuxiu is here, why are you so angry?"

Cui Yuxiu frowned slightly, and said: "The family suddenly sent a group of dead soldiers, why? Are you hiding something from me?"

Cui Zhifeng said quickly: "Sister, it's nothing, we're going back to the family after a while, they are sent to protect us."

"Protection?" Cui Yuxiu sneered.

They were already protected by someone, so why did they suddenly send someone here? I really think she is a fool.

Cui Zhifeng said nervously: "Isn't this a war!"

Cui Yuxiu glanced at Cui Zhifeng expressionlessly.

Cui Hao knew that he couldn't hide it, and said, "Okay, Yuxiu already knows about it, so let me tell you."

"We negotiated with several other companies to get Liuli, Immortal Drunk and paper-making methods while Lin Xuan was away in Chang'an."

Cui Yuxiu was not surprised, and asked, "Why did you hide it from me?"

Cui Hao smiled and said, "Yuxiu, you're overthinking, these beatings and killings, thinking that you belong to my daughter's family, so I'm going to not tell you, and I'm not going to hide anything."

"Hehe." Cui Yuxiu smiled and said, "You are so confident that you will definitely succeed?"

Cui Hao frowned and said, "Yuxiu, what do you mean?"

Cui Yuxiu said coldly: "You can think of doing it at this time, Lin Xuan can't think of it? And this is Chang'an, so many people are here, Li Shimin will not notice? Who knows this is not a game? Just waiting for you to join the net."

Although she and Lin Xuan only met twice, they got to know each other through this period of time.She knew that Lin Xuan was not that simple.

Before he leaves Chang'an, will he be prepared?

Cui Hao said: "Don't worry, the people sent this time are all well-trained soldiers from various families. Even if they fail, they will not find our family."

When they decided to do it, of course they also considered this possibility, but in the end greed defeated reason.

Seeing Cui Hao's expression, Cui Yuxiu knew that he didn't mean what he said, and said coldly: "I hope you can succeed, if not, you can just wait for Lin Xuan's revenge."

After finishing speaking, Cui Yuxiu turned around and left.

Cui Hao said hesitantly, "Could Yuxiu really like Lin Xuan?"

"Uncle Clan, as I said before, my sister has always wanted to cooperate with Lin Xuan, which is a bit abnormal." Cui Zhifeng said with a guilty conscience.

The family sent him and Cui Yuxiu to Chang'an, but Cui Yuxiu was in charge.

He couldn't make up his mind, but he would be reprimanded by Cui Yuxiu.

After much deliberation, Cui Zhifeng secretly sent a letter back to the family, saying that Cui Yuxiu may have fallen in love with Lin Xuan.

Although the Cui family didn't believe it, they didn't dare to take any risks, which is why they kept Cui Yuxiu a secret.

……

Royal Palace

The night was getting dark, Li Shimin was in a daze with the memorial in his hand, and even Empress Changsun didn't notice when she came in.

Empress Changsun put the clothes on Li Shimin, and said softly: "Your Majesty, it's still a bit cold at night, you need to wear more clothes."

Li Shimin came back to his senses, grabbed Empress Changsun's hand, and said with a smile, "Maid Guanyin is still awake so late?"

Empress Changsun said softly, "Your Majesty is worried about the army going out."

Li Shimin put away the smile on his face, sighed, and said, "You still know me well. Gaochang is nothing to be afraid of, but the Western Turkic side is what worries me."

Empress Changsun put her hands on Li Shimin's head, massaged him tenderly, and said, "Hasn't Your Majesty sent Su Guogong and E Guogong to guard against the Western Turks?"

Li Shimin closed his eyes enjoying himself, and said: "This is just a precaution. I am not sure that I will stand with the Western Turks now. If two years pass, I will not be so worried."

Although he is rich now, it still cannot change the fact that Datang is short of food.

Once fighting with Western Turks, the war will not end in a short time.

In a few more years, when Zhenguan rice becomes popular and the country becomes stronger, he won't be worried.

"Your Majesty!" Li Mu shouted outside the hall.

Empress Changsun said: "Your Majesty, rest early after you finish your work. The concubine will leave first."

Li Shimin nodded without opening his eyes.

Li Mu walked into the hall and said, "Your Majesty, there is movement from the family."

Li Shimin sat up straight suddenly, opened his eyes, flashed a murderous look, and said, "Say."

"In the past few days, a total of 130 people from the five surnames Qiwang have sneaked into Chang'an secretly. The old slave has already sent people to closely monitor them." Li Mu said.

Li Shimin pondered for a while and said: "Remove all the people who are watching!"

"This..." Li Mu was stunned.

"They came to Chang'an just for Liuli, Shenxianzui and paper workshops, and they just need to deploy manpower in these places." Li Shimin said.

These people must be very vigilant before they act. If they find out that they are being watched, they may not do anything.

In this way, it would be difficult for him to do it.

"Yes!" Li Mu replied.

　Thank you sky for the monthly pass.

　　Thanks for the 51 stone reward.

(End of this chapter)