Chapter 958

And now, Duan Yu had brought one million refugees into Liangzhou.

It could be foreseen what kind of scene Liangzhou would be in another year or two.

If all ten commanderies of Liangzhou could be under Duan Yu's governance, Liangzhou, which had been discussed by the imperial court several times to be abandoned, would definitely become the most shining commandery of the Great Han.

"Old General Xia."

Duan Yu's gaze looked at Xia Yu.

Xia Yu, who had turned back, hurriedly stepped forward and bowed to Duan Yu: "I dare not, I dare not; I am but a commoner, unworthy of such a title from the Marquis of Ji."

"Old General Xia is too modest. When I came, this Marquis learned from Tian Tong that you were in the army."

"This Marquis also admires what you have done, but unfortunately..."

"Unfortunately, Old General Tian is no longer here; otherwise, we could have definitely drunk and chatted with you, Old General Xia."

Xia Yu's expression was slightly lonely, but he immediately returned to calm and smiled: "It doesn't matter; sooner or later I will meet that old fellow underground, and it won't be too late to drink and chat then."

Not long after, while Duan Yu and Xia Yu were exchanging pleasantries, Tie Shitou and the others, who had been ordered to pursue the remnants of the Western Qiang, also returned.

Duan Yu ordered Tie Shitou and Wang Hunu to distribute the food and water they had brought to the soldiers in the city.

Then he climbed the Wuwei city wall with Zhang Liao and Xia Yu.

On the Wuwei city wall.

Zhang Liao had already taken off his armor.

Duan Yu stood beside Zhang Liao, personally helping Zhang Liao stitch the wound on his shoulder.

The wolf-tooth club was a blunt weapon, but the spikes in front still had great lethality.

Xiutu Ye was worthy of being the number one warrior of the Xiutu tribe.

If it were really a one-on-one fight, Zhang Liao might not necessarily win.

In terms of military command ability, Zhang Liao was a hundred times better than Xiutu Ye.

But Zhang Liao was not the kind of general with strong martial strength.

A duel was not Zhang Liao's strength.

In that situation at the time, if they had continued to fight, Zhang Liao would very likely have lost.

Therefore, in order to boost morale.

Zhang Liao chose a desperate fighting style of trading injury for life.

Xiutu Ye also didn't expect Zhang Liao to be so resolute, and he was killed in one round due to carelessness.

【Ding, 【Tenfold Entry】 has taken effect; the host has completed a surgical operation, the effect is increased tenfold; congratulations to the host for gaining Experience +1.】

"Done."

Duan Yu stitched the wound on Zhang Liao's shoulder and sprinkled the golden sore medicine he had made himself.

The entry 【Surgical Saint】 could ensure the recovery speed of Zhang Liao's shoulder.

And the golden sore medicine made by the effect of the 【Trauma Pharmacist】 entry could also accelerate the recovery of Zhang Liao's injury, so that he wouldn't lose this shoulder.

If it weren't for these two entries, Zhang Liao's shoulder would very likely not have been saved.

"Thank you, Marquis." Zhang Liao said gratefully.

Duan Yu shook his head with a smile, then sat down beside Zhang Liao.

At this time, the Western Qiang and Xiutu tribes outside the city had all retreated.

"Marquis, just now the Western Qiang and Xiutu tribes fled in defeat toward the direction of Xiutu Lake."

Seeing Duan Yu free, Tie Shitou reported the situation just now.

They had come to support all the way, and they were also exhausted, so they didn't pursue further.

And although the Flying Bear Cavalry had amazing combat power, because they were heavy cavalry, their speed was not as fast as the light cavalry of the Western Qiang and Xiutu.

They just charged and killed simply, and then came back.

Duan Yu nodded slightly.

Xia Yu, beside him, said: "The terrain of Xiutu Lake is complex; it is correct not to pursue, as it is extremely easy to hide ambush troops there."

"Old General Xia followed the Marquis of Xinfeng in his early years and knows the terrain and landforms of Liangzhou like the back of his hand; it was correct for Wenyuan to appoint the Old General as an advisor." Duan Yu looked at Xia Yu.

Xia Yu hurriedly said modestly: "The Marquis of Ji is too flattering; General Zhang is the true great talent, not only having great talent but also great courage."

"Earlier, this old man advised General Zhang to break out and preserve himself, but General Zhang prioritized the overall situation and would rather die than retreat; this old man is ashamed."

"Marquis, these troops have retreated, and Beigong Boyu should be among them; my injury is not a problem, let's go and pursue them now, we can't let him run away." Zhang Liao changed the subject.

Duan Yu looked toward the direction outside the city.

It was afternoon, and the setting sun was going down.

The afterglow of the sunset scattered on the undulating sand dunes in the distance, forming a golden sand sea.

This place was now called the Heavenly Desert.

In later generations, this place was called the Tengger Desert.

And that Xiutu Lake was renamed Bai Tinghai after the Tang Dynasty, and later renamed Qingtuhu.

"Wenyuan, have you ever thought that Beigong Boyu spent so much effort just to bury this Marquis in this Heavenly Desert with ten thousand men?" Duan Yu said with a smile.

Hmm?

Zhang Liao was stunned, and suddenly seemed to realize something.

"Beigong Boyu is also our old enemy."

"From the battle at Shehu Valley when we first entered Liangzhou, to the battle in Jincheng Commandery near winter last year, plus the long time he has been entangled with you, Wenyuan, for more than half a year, he can be said to know us better than anyone else."

Zhang Liao, who realized something, nodded silently.

That's right.

If there is anyone in this world who knows the current Liangzhou Army best, besides their own people, this person must be Beigong Boyu.

The battle at Shehu Valley when they first entered Liangzhou.

Plus fighting for several months in Jincheng Commandery last year.

This entanglement for more than half a year this year, they have fought dozens of times, large and small.

Every time Beigong Boyu could successfully escape, and they had their own victories and defeats.

This was definitely not a coincidence.

"This person is as cunning as a fox and as ruthless as a wolf; he is indeed a difficult opponent." Zhang Liao sighed.

Duan Yu nodded and said: "Wenyuan is right; to be able to survive in such harsh conditions in Liangzhou, to become a person in power, and to be able to live so long under our strangulation."

"It's really rare."

"So..."

Duan Yu narrowed his eyes and smiled: "So, his planning will definitely not be so simple."

"Since he waited for this Marquis to come, he will definitely not leave easily."

"This Marquis guesses that those Western Qiang and Xiutu cavalry outside the city are also just one of the baits."

Hiss!

Zhang Liao gasped.

This Beigong Boyu is really cunning and ruthless.

Not only using himself as bait, but these ten thousand cavalry were also bait.

This is no longer as simple as a mantis stalking a cicada.