Chapter 670: The Mission Group Ambushed

"Kill!"

The sudden attack caught Zheng Yue Ru's unit somewhat off guard.

A group of masked, burly men looked very familiar with this kind of mountainous Gobi terrain.

They held Curved Sabers in their hands, coming and going like the wind.

They made sounds in their mouths that no one could understand.

"Defend, defend!"

Zheng Yue Ru's expression changed drastically.

Although she had long understood the complex situation in this Central Asia region while on the road and had made many preparations, she had not expected these bandits to be so sharp.

This time, she had brought a unit of five thousand people.

However, on the opposite side.

There were actually nearly ten thousand people!

These were definitely not ordinary bandits!

This time, accompanying Zheng Yue Ru to Central Asia was a young general of the Liangzhou Army named Lian Guang. He could be considered a rising star of the Liangzhou Army; whether in personal ability or overall command, he was considered a leader among men. An ambush of ten thousand people still made his heart skip a beat, and he followed up with a roar: "Protect General Zheng!"

The people from Liangzhou quickly formed the Mandarin Duck Formation.

"Who are you people? State your names!"

"We are the Longyan Liangzhou..."

Lian Guang attempted to use the reputation of Longyan to scare the other side away.

However, this gang of bandits had long been eyeing the gold and silver on their Horse Carriages; near a place like Putu, who cared where you were from?

"Kill!"

"Seize it!"

"Longyan merchants? Hahahaha, they are the wealthiest!"

Upon hearing they were Longyan people, this gang became even more excited.

Zheng Yue Ru's heart sank instantly.

The Graveyard of Empires that the young master spoke of was indeed not false at all.

Longyan people looked down on others wherever they went, but as it turned out, these people were not only unafraid but even more excited! This could only mean one thing: they had not attacked Longyan merchant caravans just once or twice... and it was very likely that this bandit group's current scale relied heavily on the Longyan merchants on this Silk Road!

"Run!"

Zheng Yue Ru ordered decisively.

A group of people's expressions changed drastically: "General, these things..."

These things were worth a fortune!

"Run!"

Zheng Yue Ru made a prompt decision.

The enemy specifically chose this complex terrain to attack; if they died here, they feared that those who came later wouldn't even be able to find their bones!

By comparison, what was this bit of wealth?

The people on the opposite side.

Most of them were wrapped in black clothing and black hoods.

Those viper-like eyes made one feel palpitations.

Ten thousand people...

Slowly surrounded them from all directions.

Their utilization of the terrain made even Lian Guang's heart sink.

This was definitely not an ordinary bandit group!

This was an army!

"Protect the General, retreat!"

Lian Guang finally roared.

At this moment, the enemy army finally moved! Among the ten thousand bandit troops, there were at least three thousand desert Cavalry, three thousand Blade Infantry, and three thousand Archers! With this configuration, who would believe they were bandits?

Pfft, pfft, pfft!

Before the Cavalry arrived, the arrows arrived first.

In this first round of engagement, although the Liangzhou Army had Shields to block the arrows, they still suffered significant losses.

"Kill!"

At this time, the enemy Cavalry finally arrived.

The defensive formation of the Liangzhou Army was nearly perfect, and it was correct for spearmen to counter Cavalry.

However...

At the beginning, they did not fall into a disadvantage.

But as the immense pressure from the enemy increased, their formation became more and more constricted, and they effectively became living targets for this gang!

During this process, Lian Guang and the others intended to flee several times and abandon the items on the Horse Carriages.

However...

It was only at this moment that they felt something was wrong.

These people were not here for the treasure!

They were here for Zheng Yue Ru!

Everyone's heart sank at the same time.

Putu Kingdom.

It is situated at a vital point of the entire world.

Although, at this time, they still have not realized the importance of their country's Geography.

But the Putu Kingdom is still considered quite powerful at this moment.

The gold-adorned Wanggong, the magnificent halls.

A group of officials in brocade robes.

And the portly Putu Sultan Muhammad Omar.

Although the Putu Dynasty has no resources or the ability to create wealth, with the opening of the Silk Road passing through here, the bridge tolls and entry taxes collected from the merchants passing by alone are enough to keep the Putu Dynasty wealthy beyond measure.

"Sultan!"

"Sultan!"

A religious country is undoubtedly quite fanatical.

On this day, Omar is inspecting the capital of Putu, Kabul.

He is met with the fanatical cheers of the people.

Rising one after another.

The Sultan is the god in their eyes!

"Your Majesty, the Longyan Envoy mission will arrive in half a month. How should we receive them?"

A minister asks respectfully from the side.

"Longyan?"

Omar's eyes light up, and his large beard twitches: "Hahahaha, that must be the highest protocol, the highest protocol. Go, go, hurry and arrange it!"

"Yes!"

The entire Putu Kingdom relies on taxes to live in luxury and debauchery.

Longyan people are rich; who doesn't know that?

These are their bread and butter!

It is just that...

Omar sighs; he has truly been having a headache recently.

Why did that damned Ottoman Empire have to destroy the Arab Exile Government? Now it is bad; with the Arab Exile Government destroyed, various Saint Warrior organizations have sprung up like mushrooms after rain. In the past, although the entire Silk Road was chaotic, at least there was the orthodox Arab royal family holding things down, and the followers of Islam did not dare to be too arrogant. But now it is different; various small organizations under the banner of "Holy Struggle" do not follow any logic at all!

Burning, killing, and looting!

This month, the tax revenue of the Putu Dynasty has plummeted and shrunk drastically.

If this continues, how can that be allowed?

Omar even thinks that this is all a conspiracy by the Ottoman!

Fortunately...

The Longyan Envoy mission is coming soon.

Although Omar does not have any great ambitions, at the very least, he must maintain the international status of his Putu Dynasty, right?

He thinks for a moment and says thoughtfully: "In that case, Kayier!"

"Present!"

"You take troops and set out to welcome the Longyan Envoy mission; be quick!"

"Yes..."

Who would have thought that at this very moment.

Suddenly, a soldier in black runs over like a madman, panting: "Sultan, Sultan, the Longyan Envoy mission has been attacked, the treasures have been looted, and the people have been scattered!"

"What?"

Omar is almost vomiting blood and roars: "Who did it?"

"That group of Tata!"

"Tata..."

Omar takes a deep breath; this is the largest Saint Warrior gang active in the Middle East recently! No one knows where they popped up from. Some say this troop is composed of generals from the surviving Arab Exile Government; their personalities are perverse, and they act without any bottom line. In order to expand their strength rapidly, they not only loot but also practice the cleansing of infidels! Once a caravan falls into their hands, not only is the wealth lost, but I fear their lives are gone too!

"Quick, quick, quick, muster the troops and horses, set out immediately to rescue the Longyan Envoy mission!"

"Yes!"

Omar's right eyelid twitches.

Those animals!

If this Longyan Envoy mission is wiped out by them, then a major incident will occur!