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    Although the ancient Egyptian dynasty has long since disappeared into the dust of history, some records about ancient Egypt have been handed down forever, especially in the legend, the Pharaoh who was favored by the god Amun was  As word of mouth spreads among people, it becomes magical.

    According to the legend, the Pharaoh is the son of the sun god Amun. He is the representative of God in the world and has supreme rights. The Egyptians' worship of the Pharaoh is almost crazy. Just the name of the Pharaoh has irresistible magic power. People even regard it as  Kiss the feet of Pharaoh with pride.

    This kind of crazy worship did not disappear because the ancient Egyptian dynasty was destroyed by the Macedonians. People are still full of respect and awe for the Pharaoh sent by God to the human world to manage the secular world.

    In the minds of Egyptian people, pharaohs are omnipotent beings. They can call the wind and rain, can defeat one against ten thousand, can peer into people's hearts, can see through the future, and can see into everything.

    The worship of the Pharaoh caused the Egyptians to be in awe of the Pharaoh's mummy after his death. They believed that the Pharaoh could be reborn, return to their bodies, and manage the world again.

    And anyone who disturbs the peace of the Pharaoh will, without any surprise, suffer the Pharaoh's curse.

    The Egyptians were a group of people who believed deeply in the afterlife and resurrection after death. For this reason, they developed a unique set of funeral customs.  As the supreme ruler on earth, the Pharaoh enjoyed the best treatment among them.  The Egyptians also believed that the pharaoh would face greater challenges after death than mortals.  Because, if he can use the power of magic to successfully pass through the twelve gates of night in the underworld and the obstacles of all evil spirits, and finally successfully become a member of the gods, he will be able to help the people he left behind in the world.  Brings peace and luck.  Because of this, sufficient magic power must be prepared for the Pharaoh so that he can take it with him when he dies.

    Therefore, the Egyptians paid special attention to the aftermath of the Pharaoh, hoping to gain relief through this method of exporting faith.

    In Egypt, the Valley of the Kings is a mysterious place, and no one can tell its origins.  A more reliable statement is that the Valley of the Kings began with Pharaoh Thutmose I.

    Seven hundred kilometers south of Cairo, seven kilometers out of the west bank of the Nile River and across the river from Luxor, is the location of the ancient Egyptian capital Thebes.

    The Valley of the Kings is located in a deserted limestone canyon not far from the ruins of Thebes.  Under the cliff is the place where the Pharaoh was buried during the New Kingdom of ancient Egypt.

    For centuries, the pharaohs carved tombs on these cliffs on the west bank of the Nile to house the remains of their dignitaries, and there were also many huge colonnades and temples built here.  It was once a majestic tomb complex with more than 60 imperial tombs, and 64 pharaohs from the 17th to 20th dynasties of Egypt were buried, including Thutmose III, Amenhotep II,  The most famous pharaohs were Seti I and Ramses II.

    Thutmose I felt that most of the tombs of his ancestors were protected from tomb robbers, so he separated his tomb from the funeral hall, which was unprecedented among Egyptian pharaohs.

    His cemetery is nearly 1.6 kilometers away from the auditorium. He ordered Inanni to dig a steep tunnel as a tomb on the limestone wall under the hidden cliff at the western foot of Thebes Mountain and place his body there.

    For the next 500 years, the pharaohs continued to build their own rock cave tombs in this valley in this way.  Later, when the Greeks saw the long tunnel leading to the tomb, they thought it looked like a flute played by a shepherd boy, so they called this kind of rock cave mausoleum "Flute Cave".

    The Valley of the Kings also contains the tombs of favored nobles and the pharaoh¡¯s concubines and children.  The Valley of the Queens dates back to around Ramses I, however some concubines were buried with their husbands.

    Thutmose I built the cave tomb in the Valley of the Kings to prevent tomb robbers. However, history has destined the Valley of the Kings to become a paradise for tomb robbers.

    Those pharaohs were extremely luxurious when burying their mummies. In the eyes of those tomb robbers, the temptation was too great. The amount of wealth in each tomb there far exceeded the dreams of the most greedy people.

    In the Valley of the Kings, the tombs selected by the pharaohs are located close to each other and are not as scattered as in the past. The purpose is to facilitate centralized protection. However, this also provides convenience for tomb robbers.  I don't know when, gangs gathered around the Valley of the Kings. They either secretly hid in the valley, fought openly, or colluded with the local government or the guardians to carry out crazy tomb robbing activities.

    It is unknown how long the body of Thothemis I stayed there safely, but less than ten years after the burial of his descendant Thothemis IV, his tomb was looted, and inOn the wall of the room, the tomb robbers also left a proud message.

    It can be said that within 500 years, every tomb buried there was looted without exception.  So that later pharaohs had to rebury their ancestors again and again.

    The body of Ramesses II, who was more like a propaganda officer, was reburied three times. The remains of Achemis, Amenophis III, and Thutmose II were also reburied elsewhere.  In the end, because no suitable place could be found, they had to be piled up in one place.

    However, the treasures there are still attracting the attention of countless people. For example, Muback, the governor of the Arab Empire's province in Egypt, can be said that even without Hamas's advice, Muback did not intend to let go of those pharaohs.  tomb.

    In that desolate canyon surrounded by mountains, it is filled with the shadow of death.  The luxurious caves of those days have been looted, and the entrances to many caves are open and become nests of wild foxes, sand falcons and bats.

    However, even though the Valley of the Kings is in dilapidated condition, there are still some greedy people poking around on the rocks.

    The excavations carried out by Mubak are probably unique in history.

    To this day, Muback still clearly remembers that when the people he sent came back to report to him, in addition to bringing back dozens of mummies of Egyptian pharaohs and countless gold and silver treasures, there was also a sentence:  Anyone who disturbs Pharaoh's peace will suffer death.

    Those words made Mubak wake up from nightmares several times since then, with chills all over his body. Huge fear filled his heart, making him feel uneasy all day long.

    Regarding the curse of the Pharaoh, in the eyes of later generations, it is actually a bit absurd and unruly, because judging from the types of spells that have been discovered, there are not many spells for going with the Pharaoh on the road to the underworld, and they are mainly for tomb robbers.  Content that helped Pharaoh on his way to the underworld, that is, against the evil dark forces in religion.

    So, why do so many people, either directly or indirectly, die after being directly or indirectly related to ancient Egyptian ruins?

    In 19**, American archaeologist Kent Venezia presided over the excavation of a tomb numbered K-V5 in the Valley of the Kings.  In this mausoleum, forty-eight princes of Ramesses II of the Nineteenth Dynasty are buried.

    The tomb has long been robbed, but it still leaves the excavators with an unexpected discovery: it is a dark and damp tomb, and there are strange things everywhere in the tomb.  They fed on mummies and food buried with them, and the Nile floods that infiltrated brought them more food.  What's more, these guys don't need oxygen.

    The discovery of these deadly fungi is consistent with a message in the excavation records of Tutankhamen's tomb.  That is, when Tutankhamun's tomb was first opened, many "inexplicable things" were found in the tomb.  They may well be the same deadly fungus found in the prince's tomb.  This is one of the important reasons why Sir Carnarvon and many more victims died.

    Why didn¡¯t any of the archaeologists who excavated K-V5 die?

    That¡¯s because the science and technology of later generations have made people understand the importance of isolation.  When the archaeological team members first enter the tomb, they will wear protective clothing, masks, gloves, etc.  When Tutankhamun's tomb was excavated and other excavations earlier, people obviously did not have this awareness.

    The German Professor Dumichine who died in a state of frenzy, the protective device of his time was just to tie a piece of orange peel under his nose to dilute some of the odor of the tomb. It was impossible to remove the deadly fungus.  The spores isolate themselves.

    Regarding those demonized rumors, of course there is a second explanation - poison.

    The priests of Egypt were the earliest known people in human history and the most adept at using poisons.

    As early as the third millennium BC, during Egypt¡¯s earliest pre-dynastic period, Egypt¡¯s first pharaoh had already assigned people to plant poisonous plants.  People also found documents from the period of Pharaoh Menes not long ago, which recorded the application methods of many poisons.  It contains not only opium, arsenic, aconite, etc., but also some cyanide.  In addition, in ancient Egypt, poisonous toads had a supreme status and were regarded as sacred objects.  Apart from its toxins, no other compelling reason can be thought of.

    Therefore, people also believe that the ancient Egyptians were likely to use poison as a weapon to protect the tombs of the Pharaohs.

    Of course, the use of poisons is not necessarily intentional.  Because the gorgeous colors on the murals that can be seen everywhere in the mausoleum contain various highly toxic ingredients.

    ???????????????????????????In addition, "corpse poison" is also a terrible toxin that can induce incurable diseases such as meningitis in those who come into contact with it.

    These various toxins are mixed together and accumulated in the sealed Pharaoh's tomb for thousands of years, unable to dissipate. Of course, they may cause irreparable damage to the body of the intruder.

    The third explanation is the radiation of radiation.

    Regarding the cases of death due to the Pharaoh¡¯s curse in later generations, in addition to high fever and stroke, the more common causes were madness and damage to the blood circulation system.

    Therefore, the explanation of radiation is also brought into consideration.

    People of later generations once discovered uranium ore in central Egypt, which seems to further confirm the possibility of this speculation.

    Part of the pyramid is made of radioactive stone.  To be more precise, the ancient Egyptians discovered the power of radioactive uranium and used it to protect the pharaohs after their death.  Or those amulets that are tightly attached to mummies or placed in tombs, etc., are made of higher-purity uranium-containing ores or at least have been "processed" by radiation.

    On April 15, 1912, the most tragic and far-reaching shipwreck in history occurred on the route from England to New York. The protagonist of the tragedy was the Titanic.

    In addition to the more than two thousand passengers who embarked on this journey of no return, there was also the mummy of an ancient Egyptian priestess.  She lived in the Eighteenth Dynasty, the era of Tutankhamun.

    The mummy wears many ornaments, the most conspicuous one is a charm placed on the chest, which has a portrait of Osiris, the god of death, and a line of text: Wake up from your deep sleep, you can overcome the harm you see.  All of you.

    In order to keep the mummy safe, it was placed in the captain's cockpit.

    It is said that many people who have dealt with this mummy have become delirious.  So, did the captain of the Titanic also become one of the victims?

    The experienced Captain Edward Smith made some incredible decisions on his last day at the wheel of the Titanic, including going too high speed, choosing an abnormal route, etc.

    And other crew members also made more or less similar mistakes to the captain, such as sending the distress telegram too late, etc.

    When studying the causes of the Titanic disaster, some people raised this question: Was it the captain and crew who frequently came into contact with the mummy of the priestess and were affected by the curse?

    "If the theory of curse is too vague, then it is at least affected by the radiation that may be carried by the mummy's accessories, right?

    Of course, the real reason cannot be investigated as the giant ship sank.  But the question about the mummy will definitely become an unsolved mystery in the hearts of many people, further deepening the yearning for the mysterious ancient Egypt.

    The fourth possibility is psychological pressure.

    This situation mostly occurs among non-professionals who are coming into contact with the pyramid for the first time.  They often only visit out of curiosity, but incidents similar to "curses" that happen to them also happen frequently.

    In 1866, Chinese scholar Zhang Deyi visited the Pyramid of Khufu.  Later, when he described his feelings after entering the tower, he said that he felt like he was out of his mind and couldn't control his dizziness. Only after he came out of the tower did he realize that he was covered in cold sweat.  "To this day, I feel frightened when I think about it."

    Zhang Deyi¡¯s feelings are simply not worth mentioning to the pyramid tour guide and the surrounding residents.  Because compared to many visitors, he is already pretty good.

    In 1972, a Spanish female tourist screamed and collapsed at the entrance to the tomb chamber in the Pyramid of Khufu, as if she had received an electric shock.  When people moved her out of the pyramid, she quickly returned to normal.

    What¡¯s more, another woman fainted and died when she was about to exit after the tour.

    Among other tourists, the proportion of feeling scared and restless is also extremely high, and there are also many people who die due to other basic diseases caused by mental stress.

    This situation, researchers believe, is a typical psychological factor.

    The structure of gold characters is very special.  For example, take the Pyramid of Khufu. The Pharaoh's tomb was built in the central third of the tower. From the entrance to the tomb, you have to bend down and crawl through a narrow and deep ramp. After visiting the tomb, you can only exit step by step.  , it is a physical test for many people who are not physically strong.

    In addition, the air inside the pyramid is turbid and suffocating.  In addition, the mysterious legend of the pyramid has long been deeply rooted in people's hearts, and the structure of the tomb has further deepened some people's fear.For people with weak wills, the power of psychological hardness is self-evident.

    The mysterious ancient Egypt is so attractive to people.  Even in later generations when science has become more advanced, because of this mystery, many people are still willing to believe in the "Curse of the Pharaoh", adding another touch of color to this long-lost mysterious ancient civilization.

    People seem to be willing to accept the magical hypnosis of the "Pharaoh's Curse", looking for a yearning for mystery in the passing years, and pinning their curiosity on human childhood.

    From this perspective, people cannot help but indulge in the temptation of ancient Egypt.  When the ancient Egyptian civilization flourished along the Nile River, most places on the earth were still living in primitive and ignorant conditions.

    The era when Tutankhamen lived was more than 1,300 BC. At that time, the other three major ancient civilizations in the world were still in their infancy. China was in the Xia and Shang dynasties at that time, but the civilization of ancient Egypt was already very mature.  and has managed to preserve its spectacular ruins to this day.  Earlier, in 2600 BC, the world was wandering in the Neolithic Age, China was in the ancient legendary era of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, but the Pyramid of Khufu was already standing majestically on the banks of the Nile.

    As for the Arab civilization at that time, compared with the devastated ancient Egyptian civilization, it was just as small as scum. It was just like this. When the Arabs first broke into Egypt, they were full of reverence and jealousy.  , just like the Eight-Power Allied Forces in later generations burned the Old Summer Palace because of jealousy.

    Robbery of the Valley of the Kings, plundering the wealth there, and destroying all the things that the Egyptians were proud of. At that time, Mubak was like a developed country bumpkin who entered the city and plundered everything he could see with gleaming eyes.  Something that makes him feel inferior.

    Muback will never forget that when Hamas came back, he reported to him everything he saw. The largest royal tomb was divided into four rooms: the front room, the wing room, the storehouse and the burial chamber.

    When I opened the tomb door and entered the front room, I saw flowers scattered on the threshold, which seemed to have just been scattered. There was fresh ashes on the oil lamp shade, which seemed to have just been extinguished.  The peaceful atmosphere of the entire tomb seemed to remind people that the funeral was held yesterday, and the pharaoh had just fallen asleep.

    Everyone who walked in experienced for the first time the funeral culture of the ancient Egyptian pharaohs, the burial system, burial clothes, as well as unprecedented ancient crafts and the order and scale of their display, etc.

    The piles of niches, boxes, boxes, cabinets and all kinds of furniture contain all the practical and ornamental luxury items in the world.  They are displayed in an orderly manner in the tomb chamber, and each piece is gilded, inlaid with gold, painted and inlaid with treasures.  Not only is the entire tomb magnificent and extravagant, it is amazing, but it also reveals the living customs, ways and cultural level of the ancient Egyptians.

    A large area on the back wall shows an unusual color. There are two golden statues of spear-wielding warriors on both sides, as if they are the entrance to some "forbidden land".  Entering the third door of the tomb, the walls of the mummy's tomb are covered with colorful murals, describing the image of the pharaoh during his lifetime and the story of his interactions with the hell gods Osiris, Anubis, and Isis after his death and his rebirth.

    Entering through a door in the northeast corner of the tomb, you will find four jars containing the pharaoh's internal organs, statues of gods and pharaohs, as well as priceless treasures such as necklaces, rings, and scepters.

    There is no extra furniture in the tomb, but there is a huge gilded wooden niche that separates a room within a room.  The surface of the gilded wooden niche built four dazzling golden walls for this room within a room, and under the golden wall was placed a slightly smaller four-story wooden niche, with two floors between each floor.  Filled with rare treasures.

    ?? There are gleaming treasure chests, alabaster bottles, black shrines, exquisitely carved chairs, gold crowns, etc., as well as a mighty chariot wrapped in gold.

    The wooden niche is inlaid with various gemstones and engraved with ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics. The four-story wooden niche contains a huge and solemn stone coffin. Its granite lid alone weighs two tons.

    When people opened the coffin lid, they were amazed by a human-shaped gilded wooden coffin.  The face and hands are made of pure gold, the eyes are of obsidian, and the eyebrows and eyelids are of bluestone glass.  The Pharaoh holds the scepter in his right hand and the whip of Hades in his left hand, with his hands crossed in front of his chest.  After opening this human-shaped wooden coffin, there was another gilded wooden coffin shining with strange colors.  The last layer of the human-shaped coffin is even more amazing. It turns out that it is forged from a whole piece of gold, and the thickest part is three centimeters.

    After the solid gold coffin lid was lifted, people finally saw the Pharaoh's mummy. The body wrapped in linen was covered with spices and oil, but the mummy's head was covered with a real gold mask and black gemstones at shoulder length.  The eyes sparkle with a charming light.  The entire mask is so exquisitely crafted, gorgeous and moving that it is hard to believe that it was made by ancient craftsmen in more than 1000 BC., and also makes people have to re-understand the splendid civilization of ancient Egypt.

    When Mubak heard this description from Hamas with a look of reverence, he felt not only envy but also jealousy, because the Arabs who were ruling the Egyptians did not have such a glorious history and culture.

    So when it came to destroying it, Muback had no mercy at all. Out of jealousy, he did not let go of all the pharaoh's tombs in the Valley of the Kings, even those that had been looted by tomb robbers. He transported all the treasures to the city lord's palace.  All the buildings were burned down and all the pharaoh's mummies were thrown into the sea.

    When all this was done, Mubak only felt the joy of venting, but now, his heart was filled with fear.

    "Curse! Curse! It's the curse of the Pharaoh, they are coming! They are indeed coming, I disturbed their peace, and now they are coming to take revenge on me!"

    Mubak looked pale and murmured to himself. Ali watched from the side and couldn't help but feel anxious in his heart. He said loudly: "No! Lord Governor! That is not a curse from the Pharaoh. Even if the legends compiled by the Egyptians are true,  No matter what, we are the Almighty God, His servants, and with God¡¯s blessing, nothing can harm your soul!¡±

    "No! It's a curse! It's the curse of the Pharaoh!" Mubak roared loudly as if he was crazy, "We are finished, we are all finished, the yellow sand will swallow our lives, and our souls will be forever  In fear, the Pharaoh will not let go of any secular person who disturbs their peace!"

    Ali shouted anxiously: "Mr. Governor! That's not a curse, it's the Tang Dynasty. I know that the Tang Dynasty people all wear a kind of divine weapon armor. That kind of armor will emit dazzling light under the rays of the sun. That must be  They are from the Tang Dynasty, they are from the Tang Dynasty!"

    Although Ali was praying in his heart that the other party was not the Tang Army, he could only say this. At this time, he would rather encounter the Pharaoh's curse than run into the Tang Army.

    Look at the current morale and condition of the army. How can they still fight? The long march, sleeping in the open air, and traveling day and night have already exhausted the soldiers to the extreme. Let¡¯s look at Mubak again. He seems to have been tortured by himself.  I was scared out of my mind, how could such a commander still fight.

    But Mubak didn¡¯t react at all. He was really frightened out of his mind. His eyes were frightened, his face was pale, and his whole body was twitching constantly, as if he was really possessed by the soul of the Pharaoh.

    When Ali saw this, he couldn't help but feel confused.

    But now is not the time to delve into these things. The Tang army is blocking them in front, and Xue Rengui's army is closely behind them. They may pounce at any time. If they are surrounded by the Tang army and attacked from both front and rear, they will really be doomed.

    "Here comes someone!"

    Mubak¡¯s guard captain hurriedly stepped forward and said, ¡°General Ali! What are your orders?¡±

    Ali gritted his teeth, his face suddenly became serious, and said: "The current situation of the Governor is not suitable for commanding the army in battle. Now I will temporarily take over the duties of the Governor. You are responsible for protecting the safety of the Governor. Do you have any  doubt!?"

    The guard captain hesitated for a moment. According to Muslim law, if the commander is killed or injured and unable to command the battle during the war, the command of the army can be transferred, but it must be recommended based on status. Although Ali is now  It seemed that she was discussing with him, but her tone did not allow for rejection.

    "General Ali! You should know that this is against the rules! If we really want to transfer command, it should be General Hamas! Not you!"

    Hearing this, Ali sneered and said: "Do you want to bury more than 200,000 people here? Hamas! Apart from flattering others and coming up with some bad ideas, what else can he do!"

    The captain of the Guards naturally knows what kind of thing Hamas is. It can be said that no one in the Egyptian province likes that villain who can only flatter.

    The guard captain hesitated for a long time, nodded to Ali, and said: "General Ali! I am willing to obey your command, but you must ensure the safety of the governor!"

    When Ali heard this, he was immediately overjoyed. You must know that among the 200,000 troops, Mubak's personal guards accounted for one-fifth of the number. As long as he could get the support of the personal guards, plus the troops he commanded,  The command of the two legions and this army fell into his hands.

    Ali is an ambitious man. He has fantasized more than once about becoming the commander of a battle. Now this opportunity has come. He is very confident in himself. Although the Tang Army's combat effectiveness is strong, he believes that with his own talents,  , can definitely turn danger into safety, when the time comes, heWill become a hero in the Muslim world.

    "Very good! General! Go and prepare now! Protect the Governor! Don't let him get any harm! And let your people keep an eye on Hamas, that is a cunning poisonous snake."

    Sure enough, when a group of Arab generals heard that Mubak was no longer capable of commanding the army and needed to choose a new commander, no one was surprised. Everyone could see that Mubak had been obsessed with his mind, let alone command.  When the army is in battle, it doesn't matter whether it smells good or not.

    However, when Ali proposed himself to temporarily replace Mubak, opposition voices immediately emerged, the most fierce of which was Hamas!

    "Ali! You want to be the commander-in-chief of 200,000 people. What a joke. What is your identity? You are just the commander of a legion. What qualifications do you have to replace the governor!"

    Mubak was cursed by the illusory Pharaoh and was so frightened that he went crazy. Who was the happiest person?

    There is no doubt that it is Hamas!

    These days, Hamas has been living in fear, fearing that his brother Hamadry will lose Cairo and Mubak will kill him in a rage.

    Now, Mubak has gone crazy, and he has become the highest-ranking person in the Egyptian province. It is logical that he will become the commander-in-chief here. No matter what the future is, at least his safety is guaranteed.

    Ali looked at Hamas. He had already guessed that Hamas would object. He sneered and said: "Master Hamas! Who do you think is qualified to temporarily replace Governor Muback and lead the soldiers here out of danger?  ! Your smart head should be able to guess what we are going to face ahead?"

    Hamas smiled and said: "Of course, of course I know, the Tang people are the Tang people, they have set up an encirclement in front!"

    Ali smiled and said: "Then since the Tang Dynasty has set up an encirclement in front, where is your brother, General Hamari? If Cairo is still in his hands, will he allow the Tang Dynasty to do whatever they want in Kadesh?"

    When he learned that the Tang army had set up defenses at Kadesh, Ali had already guessed that Cairo had fallen, but before he could tell Mubak, Mubak went crazy because of the Pharaoh's curse.

    When Hamas heard this, his face suddenly turned purple. His little brother Hasal lost Port Suez. If Cairo really fell in the hands of Hamadri, his family would become the sinners of the Arab Empire.

    "No! It's impossible! Cairo can't fall! You're lying!"

    Ali snorted coldly: "Everyone can guess that Cairo has been lost, Lord Hamas! What qualifications do you have to compete for the position of commander here now! Your family will be severely punished by the Caliphate!"

    Hamas was dripping with cold sweat at this moment. He could imagine what a tragic fate his family would suffer if Cairo fell. The scapegoat must be found. Although Mubak was crazy, it was Yeqi after all.  The favorite of Emperor De I, so the scapegoat could only be him.

    As the second-largest figure in the Arab Empire¡¯s Egyptian province, Hamas cannot escape the blame.

    Seeing that Hamas had stopped talking, Ali glanced at the crowd and said, "Who else is objecting to my taking over as commander now?"

    Muback¡¯s personal guard captain was the first to stand up and said: ¡°I support General Ali¡¯s temporary replacement of Governor Muback!¡±

    Mubak¡¯s personal guard captains all spoke, and the others naturally had no objections.

    After successfully taking over Mubak's position, the burden on Ali's shoulders has obviously become heavier. He now faces a multiple-choice question, whether to continue heading towards the Oronte River or find another way.

    Cairo has been lost, and there is obviously no point in retreating towards Cairo. However, if they turn back to the west and go to Syria, the situation will be even less optimistic. They will have to cross the vast desert again, which will be harsh on the physical strength of the soldiers.  The test, what's more serious is that they don't have much supplies now, and even the exhausted war horses have become his meal, and then they can only eat people.

    Since they can't go west, there is only one way left for them to choose, which is to cross the Oronte River and run towards Cairo. As long as they can retake Cairo before the Tang army's pursuers behind them catch up with them.  , Ali will have a way to reverse the situation.

    ¡°Keep moving forward, heading towards the Oronte River!¡±

    Ali made a decision, but looking at the faces of the generals, it was obvious that they were unwilling. Whether it was the Pharaoh's curse or the Tang army waiting for them, it was not what they wanted to face at the moment.

    Ali saw everyone¡¯s expressions. He sneered and said, "What? You are all scared, aren't you? Are you afraid of the Pharaoh's curse, or are you afraid ofPeople!  ?  "

    Before anyone could answer, Ali suddenly stood up, drew out his scimitar, and said loudly: "It seems that not only your hearts have been shaken, but your beliefs have also been shaken. You cowards are not worthy of being called servants of Allah."  , where has your courage gone? Are you already discouraged before you even see the face of the Tang Dynasty?"

    Everyone¡¯s faces turned red and white at Ali¡¯s words. There was no doubt that they were indeed afraid. Ali did not accuse them unjustly, but Ali questioned their beliefs, which they absolutely could not allow.

    Every devout Muslim regards his faith as more important than life. Any believer who does not have a firm belief will not be able to enter the embrace of Allah after death. This is what they are most worried about.

    Seeing that the atmosphere had changed slightly, Ali said happily: "Very good! It seems that your faith is still there, so now for the sake of Almighty Allah, for the sake of the Supreme Allah, the time has come to prove your loyalty and courage. Allah will bring us  When these people are born into this world, they must use the scimitars in their hands to create a perfect Muslim world for the great Allah, so that the light of Allah can shine on the entire earth. You all made a promise in the mosque, and now it is your turn  It¡¯s time to fulfill it, take the scimitars in your hands, rush against all enemies and tear them to pieces so that they may be saved by the power of Allah!¡±

    "Ah!"

    Everyone shouted in unison, pulled out the scimitars from their waists, waved them in the sky, and then went to rectify their troops. Although the Arab soldiers were very tired, the long march and the yellow sand that blocked the sky had weakened their morale.  It has dropped to the freezing point, but they are still the rare elite in this world, and they are still the warriors who traveled across Europe, Asia and Africa, and created the Arab Empire.

    Under the organization of the respective army commanders, military formations were quickly formed. Although the scale was greatly reduced compared with when they set out from Cairo, more than 200,000 people were arranged on the plain.  Come on, the momentum is still quite amazing.

    As the temporary commander, Ali also had the opportunity to stand in front of such a huge military formation for the first time and mobilize before the war. This made him uncontrollably excited: "Almighty Allah is here again, Allah is watching him.  The servants of God defended his honor in the world. The despicable Tang people imposed war on the Kingdom of God for no reason. Now is the time for us to prove our loyalty to God. Everyone, hold on to your swords and wave your riding whips. Those who have defiled the  The Tang people of the glory of Allah are in front, they are waiting for your slaughter, warriors, use the blood of your enemies to enhance your glory!"

    Ali's pre-war mobilization was not very impassioned, nor was it enough to make people excited, but now most of the Arab soldiers already knew their situation.

    It is said that a dog will jump over the wall when it is anxious, and a rabbit will bite people when it is anxious, let alone living people like them.

    The Arab soldiers knew very well that they were blocked in front and pursued in the rear. They were afraid that Cairo was no longer safe. If they wanted to survive, they had to fight tooth and nail first. Otherwise, they would all die here.

    No one wants to die. Although they all lack the courage to devote themselves to the Allah they believe in, it is always good to be alive. Isn¡¯t there a saying?

    It¡¯s better to die than live!

    Just more than ten miles away from them, the Tang army had already formed a formation, waiting for them to step forward and repeat the miracle of the Battle of Cannae.

    "General! The big cannibal is moving!"

    When Du Xuewen heard this, his eyes that had been closed suddenly opened, and two rays of light burst out, saying: "Okay! Pass the order! Get ready for battle!"
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