It rained heavily and stormed violently.

In a mountain forest near Tongtian River, heavy rain washed away the blood on the grass.

Yes, just before, at this place, the army led by Luo Fengtang had a head-on confrontation with the Han army ambushing here.

The Han army came well prepared, one to ambush Luo Fengtang's National Defense Army, and the other to join Wu Xiong and others.

Even though they came prepared and laid an ambush in advance, the Protectorate Army was brave and skilled in fighting and defeated the Han army, killing a thousand people, capturing 500 people, and 1,000 people fled.

There were also a certain degree of casualties among the National Guards, and it rained heavily again. Luo Fengtang had to order a halt to the journey and repairs on the spot.

"General, please go back to your tent and rest for a while. Military doctors will naturally take care of the injured soldiers. If you do everything in such a hands-on and laborious manner, you won't be able to hold on!"

Vice General Xie and Luo Fengtang persuaded him again.

The soldiers were injured and there were not enough military doctors, so the general personally went to the battle to help bandage the wounds of the soldiers.

Such a general is really touching!

But Vice General Xie was also more worried about Luo Fengtang's health, because he had been on the road for several days and had experienced more than ten battles with the Han army.

The Han army was waiting for work, but the defending army went out tiredly. Even if the general was made of iron, he couldn't bear it!

After hearing Lieutenant General Xie's advice, Luo Fengtang bandaged the wound of the last wounded soldier, and then had someone pull up a shed under the big tree where the wounded soldiers were resting.

"Fortunately it was just raining and there was no thunder or lightning, otherwise I wouldn't be able to stay under this big tree." Luo Fengtang looked up at the tree crown above his head and said to himself.

"Why?" Vice General Xie asked in surprise.

I lamented how fast the general's thoughts jumped, and he suddenly mentioned this.

Luo Fengtang said: "When there is thunder, standing under a big tree can easily get an electric shock, and your life will be in danger."

"So if there is thunder and lightning, we have to find some low-lying places to take shelter, away from big trees." He said patiently.

Vice General Xie's eyes widened in surprise, "This is the first time I have heard such a statement. No wonder it suddenly started raining one summer when I was working as a cowherd in my hometown."

"The villagers all rushed home. One man was too smart to run away and hid under a big tree. Before he could stand still, he saw a fireball as big as a fist coming out of the tree. The man was hacked to death."

"Everyone said that the man was taken away by Master Tian. It turned out that it was because of the tree!" Vice General Xie said.

Luo Fengtang nodded, turned around and walked forward. Vice General Xie quickly followed.

Luo Fengtang said as he walked: "I didn't know this before. My wife told me. She said that the taller the tree, the easier it is to attract lightning down during thunder."

Lieutenant General Xie was suddenly enlightened and said with a smile: "It turns out it was Madam who said that. Madam is really knowledgeable, and my subordinates have learned from it."

When Luo Fengtang heard others praising his wife, the corners of Luo Fengtang's lips curled up unconsciously.

Lieutenant General Xie saw this from the side and was filled with emotion.

The general has not shown a smile for several days, but when he mentioned his wife, he smiled.

Alas, the Iron-faced General is actually a good man who is cold on the outside and hot on the inside. He dotes on his wife to no end!

At the moment when Lieutenant General Xie was sighing with emotion, he followed Luo Fengtang to a high ground in front of him.

Luo Fengtang looked ahead beyond the heavy rain curtain, "With this further delay, I'm afraid Wu Xiong's defeated army will take advantage of the rain to escape across the river."

"When we get to the other side of the river, we are not far from Longkou Town. Longkou Town has been occupied by the Han army. By then, Wu Xiong will be able to obtain supplies of food, grass and troops. However, after we have been marching for several days, the supply of food and grass is insufficient, and the soldiers

We are also fighting fatigue,"

"If we can't intercept them before they cross the river, or before they arrive at Longkou Town after crossing the river, otherwise the subsequent battle will become even more difficult!"

Vice General Xie also looked ahead, his brows furrowed together.

"But general, it's raining so hard that I can't even open my eyes. It's not convenient for marching at all."

"It's not convenient for us to march. Wu Xiong and the others must be the same. They may have found a place to hide."

"What's more, the Tongtian River is turbulent and there are many natural dangers on both sides. Even on a sunny day, some ships crossing the river are prone to hitting dangerous shoals. What's more, it's a rainy day?"

"It's almost impossible for them to cross the river by boat, unless they walk on a bridge."

"But that bridge must have been submerged under such a heavy rain. One of them fell off without stepping on it and drowned, so I don't think they are in a hurry to cross the river..."

Luo Fengtang shook his head: "You are wrong."

"Now we are chasing and they are on the run."

"Extending or retracting one's head is just a stab, so it's better to risk death, so they will definitely cross the river first!" he said.

Vice General Xie thought for a moment and said, "What the general said makes sense, so what should we do?"

"If the whole army is allocated to pursue it, it will definitely not be possible if the wounded soldiers are injured, and the journey will be delayed..."

Luo Fengtang thought for a while and said: "Let's do this. Send the order and pick a team of 100 light cavalry from the army to follow me to hunt down the deserters. The remaining people will stay where they are and stand by!"

Whenever there is a heavy rain in this mountain forest, a foggy water vapor will rise from the mountain. This water vapor seriously affects the vision and is not good for the body.

So Yang Ruoqing also entered the cave and built a bonfire. The firelight and temperature could dispel the cold and bring physical comfort and security.

"I hope the rain will stop tomorrow, otherwise, I don't know how long it will take to catch up with my man and the others."

Yang Ruoqing hugged her knees and looked at the pouring rain outside the cave, showing a bit of worry.

Wang Dalong was on the side, stoking the fire and said, "Young lady, you can't worry. It's raining so heavily, and your men and the others will definitely be by the river."

"The Tongtian River is not an ordinary river. It rains so heavily that no ship on the river dares to go to the other side."

"The only pontoon bridge is probably in shaky condition and has long been submerged by the river."

Yang Ruoqing frowned, "Well, I hope so."

"Brother Wang, it's time to change the dressing. Come, let me help you."

…

It was night, and the heavy rain was still falling. While Yang Ruoqing in the cave was closing her eyes around the fire and recuperating for tomorrow's rain or shine departure, Luo Fengtang led a group of Qingqi to arrive at the Tongtian River in the rain all night.

Luo Fengtang, who grew up at the foot of the mountain, has never seen such ferocious river water in his entire life.

Even though I have fought in the north and south over the years, crossed mountains and ridges, and passed through countless rivers and lakes, I am standing by the Tongtian River tonight, watching the dark river water turning into waves several feet high under the strong wind.

The rocks under my feet were struck by the river water, roaring like wild beasts.

Especially the place where the water and the sky meet, it seems to be endless, and it really wants to be connected with the sky above the head.
Chapter completed!