Pharaoh and her queen

The humid monsoon lands in Egypt with sufficient water vapor during the annual flood season. The weather in Tanis is often unpredictable at this time. The sun is shining brightly one second, and the next second may be covered with black clouds. The extremely unstable battle situation between the ladders.

In a tightly guarded rectangular building, General Xitu was sitting upright on the lower left of Ittis. His thin body seemed to be blown down by a gust of wind. His thick black beard covered his entire face. Look, the beard seems to grow from the helmet, and the outline of the tense muscles on the arms is faintly visible.

"My lord, according to reports from our military spies, the Hittite reinforcements this time are the sum of the previous two times. As for the specific reasons for the reinforcements, I don't know yet," said Xitu, who has been stationed in Tanis all year round. The movement obviously made him feel worried, and his eyes, which were already covered by the beard, narrowed, and the small ones were almost invisible.

Sitting opposite General Xitu, Hirsch looked at Ittis, who pursed her lips tightly and covered the scar on her chin with powder. "My subordinates speculated whether it was because we leaked the news about the lack of armaments."

"Egypt and the Hittites have been at a stalemate in Zhonghai for a long time. It is definitely not the Hittites' style of action to increase troops rashly before getting definite news. There must be other reasons," Ittis scratched his fingertips on the sheepskin map, Finally, it pointed to Nuxuya.

Nusyya is a small country close to the northern border of Egypt, across the Middle Sea, between Egypt and Hittites, a small country with rich land, and an extremely important military location. Naturally, it has become the object of competition for powerful countries.

Egypt has always wanted to establish and consolidate its hegemony in the Nushua area, but it has encountered a strong challenge from its powerful neighbor Hittites. This time, Hittites' extremely abnormal actions, Itis first thought of Nussia.

Seeing Ittis pointing at Nuxua, it was obvious that the other generals were also aware of it.

Xitu snorted coldly, "My lord, I have sent a team of "Dead Room" to infiltrate Nuxuya to investigate the situation. It seems that the throne of Komwoon is too secure. According to my subordinates, I shouldn't be lenient in the first place. "

Itis lowered her eyes without saying a word, and slightly raised her hand to signal the generals below to continue reporting the recent battle situation.

The longer the stalemate between Egypt and the Hittites in the Middle Seas, the greater the loss, but it did not bring any real benefits to the two countries during the period. Both countries are now in a period of fatigue. The offensive suddenly became violent.

"My lord, the Hittites have come in several times to attack fiercely. The number of warships is at least half more than before. We can only barely retreat in the last few fights. The battle line is getting closer and closer to the southern coast."

"According to this trend, within half a month, Hittite soldiers will land on the coast near Kadesh City."

"The battle situation on the Songrong Peninsula does not allow the deployment of troops to support Zhonghai."

"..."

What you said and I argued endlessly, Etis listened silently, Wei pen sketched on the sheepskin map from time to time, pondered for a while, and suddenly asked, "Hersey, what plan do you have."

Everyone else was silent for a while. General Hirsch was the main general stationed in Tanis. His outstanding military talent offset his age disadvantage and successfully captured the recognition and loyalty of other generals.

For a while, all eyes in the room were focused on this heroic female general, "Hirsch thinks that we can disrupt or delay Hittite's marching arrangements by means of a surprise attack, and wait for reinforcements from the Songrong Peninsula at the same time depending on the time. "

The strength of the two armies was very different. Knowing that there was no reinforcements, Itis was not surprised that Hirsch made the safest suggestion, which could also be said to be the unanimous opinion of other generals.

The expression on his face remained calm since he came in, and Etis ordered lightly, "For the time being, follow what General Hirsch said. Hirsch stays, and everyone else retreats."

"Yes."

Xi Suo's voice and chaotic footsteps went away, and Etis curled her lips towards Hershey.

Ittis pointed to a circled area on the map and asked directly, "General Hirsch, have you checked this area yourself?"

"King, according to your instructions, all the investigations have been carried out. This is a detailed topographical map drawn. If most of the Hittite troops can be brought here, the advantage of the Hittite troops will be greatly limited. " Hirsch approached respectfully and replied, the reverence and admiration could not be concealed in the words.

The circled area is a rugged coast far away from Kadesh, where reefs and seawater deposits form an intricate terrain, like a small canyon half submerged in water, which can accommodate a limited number of ships, and ships Once in, it's hard to go back.

Edith looked at Hirsch and nodded slightly, motioning for her to continue talking, with a flash of appreciation in her eyes, Hirsch's acuity on the battlefield was indeed excellent.

Her cheeks were slightly flushed due to excitement, and Hirsch breathed a sigh of relief and continued, "But this area is far away from the Kadesh sea area where the two countries are at war. Hirsch is ignorant and can't think of a way to bring the Hittite army here."

Tapping the table with his index finger habitually, Etis chuckled and said, "You should hurry up and arrange an ambush in this area, and you don't have to think about the rest for now."

"Yes," Hirsch replied quickly.

"After this war is over, come back to Thebes with me, General Hirsch."

Etis seemed to mention it casually, but it set off a huge wave in Hirsch's heart, and swallowed subconsciously, "Wang..."

Itis didn't give Hirsch a chance to speak again, and waved her hand to make people retreat. Looking at Hirsch's back, Itis sighed helplessly.

Hirsch was originally the daughter of the Great Priest of Thebes, five years younger than Itis, and entered the palace as a servant of Ittis since she was a child. If she stayed in Thebes, she would undoubtedly succeed Thebes Grand Priest. The priest's position.

But a few years after Itis succeeded to the throne, Hirsch chose to go to the Zhonghai battlefield, and he left for five years.

Thinking of the reason again, Edith's eyes dimmed slightly.

Standing up and walking to the door, looking up at the layered black clouds in the sky, the bottom of the eyes are dark, this is a sign before the storm is coming.

*****

This is a simple and simple courtyard. Although it is not as luxurious as Ittis's warship, it is quite elegant and unique. Compared with it, Ye Zhiqing obviously likes this place better.

Lan Masu and other maids were making dinner in the kitchen. Ye Zhiqing repeatedly said that he could eat whatever he wanted, but it was useless. Lan Masu just smiled and did not listen to the persuasion.

Relieved, Ye Zhiqing couldn't hold back his curiosity and wandered around in the yard. It was really exciting and enjoyable to actually come into contact with and appreciate the magnificent and splendid ancient Egyptian civilization.

As soon as you enter the door, there is a wide blue limestone courtyard road leading directly to the corridor. Simple sun wheel patterns and mysterious ancient characters are carved on the courtyard road.

There are two spacious pools on both sides of the courtyard road, with clusters of unknown green aquatic plants floating, and the wind blows, blowing a burst of fragrance.

According to the water patterns, it can be seen that the two pools are flowing water and they are connected to each other. Ye Zhiqing became interested. From the surface, the two pools are separated by a whole piece of limestone in the middle. If it is in circulation, it should be a culvert.

Taking off the sedge sandals and stepping down the stone ladder, the coolness of the water flooded from the soles of the feet instantly all over the body. Ye Zhiqing sighed contentedly, pushed aside the plants on both sides that blocked the view, and concentrated on observing the structure of the culvert under the courtyard road.

As soon as Etis came in, what she saw was Ye Zhiqing's earnest and focused appearance, but she had no manners at all. She took off all her defenses and plotted against her, and the sparkling light and shadow on the water reflected in Ye Zhiqing's eyes. Body, pure and elegant.

Heartbeat, suddenly confused.

Ittis slowed down and walked slowly towards the figure by the pool.

The sound of the wind and the sound of the rubbing of the clothes in the walking room approached quietly, Ye Zhiqing was still in the water unconsciously trying to find clues about the structure of the underwater culvert.

The deep water was dark, and the bright sunlight falling on the water made it more difficult for Ye Zhiqing to observe. It was unbearable to bear the increasingly obvious pain in the waist. Just as Ye Zhiqing was about to straighten up and rest, he glanced from the water and saw standing behind him. silhouette.

"Ah~" Unexpectedly, her feet slipped, and she fell into the water, closing her eyes tightly. Ye Zhiqing's whole body was stiff. Whether she was in 21C or here, she was a real landlubber.

Etis obviously didn't expect Ye Zhiqing to be frightened by him, so he quickly stretched out his arms around his waist and pulled him into his arms.

The white skirt and the hair tip shining with colorful halo drew a graceful arc in the air, the body whirled, and bumped straight into the cold and hard armor of Itsis.

"Hmm," Ye Zhiqing cried out in pain, the tip of his nose turned red quickly, and the astonishment in his eyes didn't fade away, he looked at the playful Ittis.

Itis hugged her tightly, and Ye Zhiqing could even feel the heat coming from her through the thick armor, almost subconsciously pushed her away, but forgot that there was still a pool of water behind her.

The scene reappeared, and Itis hugged her again. This time, the tip of her nose was not only red but also swollen.

"What are you doing?" Edith asked amusedly. Ye Zhiqing, who put away her claws and fangs, was very different from her before, and seemed to feel good.

Learning from the lesson just now, Ye Zhiqing stood firm this time before pushing Ittis who was hugging him tightly, but this time the hands locked around his waist were obviously harder than last time.

The weak sunlight penetrating from the edge of the black cloud fell on Itis's golden crown, casting a layer of cold floating shadow, Ye Zhiqing raised his head, and could only see a blurred face.

Moisture-soaked eyes quickly flashed the irritation of being offended, no matter in 21C or Punt, no one has ever been so close to Ye Zhiqing, let alone being hugged or hugged.

In the 21C century, Ye Zhiqing concentrates on archaeological research, and upholds the principle of friendship between gentlemen is as light as water in communication, and has no time to care about emotional matters. Concentrating on state affairs here is more tiring than doing research in the modern world. It is even more impossible to talk about things, let alone such close contact with people.

"Let go," the voice is calm and clear, but it has a strong sense of alienation.

The gentleness I saw just now seemed to be the illusion of Itsis, and the person in his arms had deep black eyes at the moment, exuding a frost that repelled people thousands of miles away.

Pursing her lips, she remained silent, confirming that Ye Zhiqing was standing still, Etis took a step back and let go.