One night passed quickly, and when Xu Chen was awakened by the sound of horses neighing, the sky was already turning white.
But today seems to be gloomier than yesterday, and it looks like it's going to rain.
Soon everyone woke up one after another, and the whole front of the cave instantly became noisy and lively. Feng commanded a group of hunters to pack up their harness and bundles to salute. A group of women from the Dai tribe were arranged to make breakfast. Water was boiling in the copper pot and the bonfire was started.
Multigrain cakes and some dried animal meat have also begun to be baked on the surrounding stone slabs.
After everything was packed up and after a simple breakfast, the team was ready to set off.
Since he had missed the best opportunity for a surprise attack, Xu Chen was not in a hurry to use cavalry to quickly attack the Pi tribe. Instead, he untied the ropes from the feet of a group of Pi tribe captives and drove them to lead the way. In addition, he also selected some from the Dai tribe.
More than twenty tall and strong men, each stuffed with a wooden stick, were responsible for escorting the prisoners. Then the army set off with the trumpet blasting, seven flags held high, and horse hooves rolling down the valley like thunder.
Seeing the terrifying and huge beast-riding legion thundering away, the men, women, and children of the Dai tribe who stayed behind all breathed a sigh of relief and at the same time looked at each other.
According to the exchange last night, this mysterious and powerful team of hunters should come from a place far downstream of the river. As for how far away, no one knows.
Although these people are ferocious and fight like ferocious beasts, they don't seem to be keen on killing. In other words, these people have no ill intentions towards them, but are more interested in the powerful Skin Tribe.
Right now, these people must have gone to attack the Skin Tribe.
Thinking of this, many generations of tribesmen feel nervous and at the same time feel inexplicably excited and excited.
For such a powerful beast-riding tribe, I'm afraid the Pi tribe will be beaten until they cry for their parents and have no power to fight back.
I just don't know if the men they took away can come back alive.
As for the magical pottery bowl that they regarded as a treasure, they suddenly felt that it was not magical anymore, because each of these hunters who came riding beasts had one in their hands. Although it looked different, it was indeed the same thing.
The same thing seemed to be very ordinary, but they also had more magical and exquisite golden utensils for boiling water, and everything they carried with them had never been seen before.
If we can join such a mysterious and powerful tribe, will we be able to obtain more magical items like this in the future?
The clan leader and a group of leaders could not help but feel excited.
Because of this pottery bowl, they have turned against the Great Witch Tribe. Several wars have caused a lot of casualties among the men of the tribe. Yesterday, they also arranged a large number of hunters to prepare for a sneak attack. If this mysterious and powerful beast-riding tribe had not suddenly arrived,
, they may have been wiped out last night, with all their casualties and injuries.
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The Jicang River turned into a large bay near the Dai tribe, turned from north-northwest to west-northwest, and headed deep into the rolling mountains.
The further upstream you go, the more large and small river tributaries there are, and the road becomes more complicated and difficult to navigate.
In many places, the river valleys have become narrow and steep, and there are huge rocks everywhere in the river beaches. It is no longer possible to walk along the river beaches, so you can only go over the mountains and ridges to find other ways.
Fortunately, with a group of Dai and Pi tribes as guides, Xu Chen was not worried about not finding the place. The only problem was that the mountain road was rugged and difficult, and riding a horse was very slow. In many places, he had to dismount his horse and hold the lead.
OK.
Looking at the higher and higher mountains ahead and the vast virgin forest that blocks the sky and the sun, the mentality of the group of hunters gradually became serious and serious.
Xu Chen's worries were justified. The environment in this place was indeed complicated and not suitable for cavalry operations.
In fact, if they encounter enemies in these barren mountains and dense forests, they do not have much advantage except for equipment such as bows and arrows and leather armor. If a war breaks out, the casualties will definitely be considerable.
Therefore, after sensing the danger, Long personally led a team of men and horses to drive more than a dozen Pi tribe captives to clear the way. Feng also directed some cavalry to abandon their horses and let a group of captives lead the horses forward, while the hunters were scattered in front, rear, left, and right to guard.
Although the surprise tactic was abandoned, since it was a war, it was natural to emphasize the importance of troops and speed.
Therefore, from the moment they left the Dai tribe, a group of hunters kept shouting and urging the captives to speed up. They were almost running and kicking along the way. Not only were a group of Dai tribe men and the Pi tribe captives vomiting their tongues out from exhaustion, but
Even Xu Chen himself was a little out of breath.
At noon, it started to rain lightly.
Although the rainwater, which was as thin as cow hair, was not heavy, it was very cold when it fell on the body, and white mist that was more than a foot long came out from between the mouths and noses of both men and horses.
"Your Majesty the Witch King, according to the instructions of the prisoner, there is a valley after climbing over this mountain. Follow the valley and you will reach the Pi tribe!"
When they were almost reaching the top of a mountain, the dragon who was responsible for exploring the path came back with two hunters to report.
"Okay, order everyone to stop and rest, drink water and eat some food to fill their stomachs. There may be a tough battle later!"
Xu Chen nodded and ordered, and soon the advancing team stopped. Under the shouts and scoldings of the hunters, a group of skin captives who were as tired as dogs all lay down on the wet ground and began to gasp for air.
All the hunters sat down and took out the animal skin water bags from their bags and began to drink water and eat dry food, while a group of captives could only swallow their saliva beside them.
The twenty-odd generation men were slightly better off. After all, they had eaten food last night and this morning. However, the Pi tribe captives did not eat either meal and drank a few sips of cold water on the way.
But now it is a war, and these prisoners are still enemies at the moment. Naturally, they cannot be allowed to rebel after being fed and drunk. The most correct way to treat them is to starve them.
According to the previous tribal tradition, not killing them to eat meat was regarded as a favor from the gods.
The rain is getting heavier.
Gradually it became a pitter-patter, and cold fog began to fill the mountains and valleys.
Everyone was soaked to the skin. After eating dry food and taking a short rest, the team started again, leading the horses and driving the prisoners slowly forward through the primeval forest.
This is already the daily hunting range of the Pi tribe, so everyone has become cautious.
Although they had alerted the enemy yesterday, the other party did not necessarily think that Xu Chen and others would come and kill them if it rained.
According to tradition, there will be no fighting when it rains.
Of course, there will be no fights when it snows.
It's not because I can't fight, it's because I get sick easily.
In later generations, fighting depends on the look of the elder brother, but in primitive savages, fighting depends on the weather.
In fact, not only fighting, but also everything depends on the weather.
When the weather is good, they go out in groups to go swimming. When the weather is bad, as long as they don't starve to death, they stay in the cave and make piles.
This is also the reason why climate gods such as wind, frost, rain, and snow were constantly born in the primitive era.
Because everyone depends on God to open their eyes to live.
Of course, in the era of high-tech farming, harvest depends on the weather. Only when the weather is good can you have enough food and clothing, but travel can still be guaranteed, at least with umbrellas, ponchos and other rain protection tools.
But right now, there isn't one, or Xu Chen hasn't had time to figure it out yet. After all, he has just been busy getting his people fed and clothed, and there is not much need for high-quality travel yet.
You spend most of the time in the tribe throughout the year, wandering back and forth within a radius of twenty or thirty miles at the furthest, so you don't need rain gear or anything like that.
But right now, Xu Chenfrog's teeth were trembling and his nose was full of runny nose. He was feeling angry all the way. After going back this time, he must take out his poncho and hat. If he freezes like this a few more times, his life may be at risk.
Amidst the heavy rain and fog, a group of people finally went down the mountain and entered the valley.
There is a stream in the valley with not too much water. Traces of human activities can be seen everywhere on the narrow river beach, including piles of stones, discarded sticks, broken spears, and even a large number of trampled footprints and scattered...
Animal bones.
In the distance, there was a faint rhythmic roaring sound, which sounded like a group of lunatics performing a song and dance.
At this time, not only Feng and the other group of hunters became excited and nervous, forgetting the coldness all over their bodies, gripping their swords, guns, bows and arrows eagerly to try, but a group of Pi tribe captives and Dai tribe hunters also became even more nervous, all cowering in confusion.
He took measures and watched the actions of Xu Chen and others with a nervous look on his face.
"Chen Ga, how to fight?"
Feng Helong and other officers gathered around Xu Chen to ask.
Xu Chen pondered for a moment and then said: "This canyon is complicated and is not conducive to a quick raid. Everyone mounts their horses and lets the Dai and Pi tribes go in front. Sound the trumpets and drums, and we will go to meet their great witch head on!"
"Will there be any danger?"
Feng Lue was a little nervous, and the rest of the people looked at Xu Chen in the same way.
After all, the other party is a powerful tribe with a great witch, and must be blessed by the gods. There may be hundreds of people waiting in formation at the moment.
Although our equipment is very strong, we have been driving for most of the day in the rain, and we are actually very tired. Even the horses are not in good condition. The mountain road on the way here is steep and slippery, and the last few horses stumbled and injured their legs and feet. Once
They were still a little worried after losing the speed advantage of their war horses.
"Of course there is danger, but don't forget that they must have been frightened in yesterday's battle. Moreover, they don't know our true number and strength. Even if we fight, a single attack can defeat them. Listen up, we
We are still blessed by the gods, and we have five great witches."
"When we meet on a narrow road, the brave wins, let's go!"
Xu Chen got on his horse, drew out the dragon tooth scimitar from his waist and shouted.
Now that he had reached this point, he had thrown all caution and worries behind him.
Since it is a war, there will inevitably be casualties.
The Pi tribe will either surrender or fail today, and he will never give up halfway.
What's more, the weather was so bad that he couldn't delay any longer. Solitary expeditions have always been the most dangerous military operations. Any hesitation and waiting may cause greater casualties.
"Blow the horn, beat the drum, let's go!"
Seeing that Xu Chen had made up his mind, Feng Helong and others also became more confident, and they all mounted their horses and raised their spears, bows and arrows.
No matter how powerful the opponent is, he is just a witch. There are currently five great witches in the Ba clan alliance, and they are also protected by the Mother Goddess. If they still can't win, then they might as well kill them head-on.
"Woo~~~~~"
"Dong dong dong dong..."
Amidst the long and low sound of the horn, the war drum beat.
The thunderous sound echoed violently in the narrow valley, and the exciting horses raised their hooves and neighed.
"Set off!"
Feng Ju drew out his golden sword and roared to the sky.
"Kill!!!"
All the hunters raised their weapons and stood up to roar. Suddenly, a fierce murderous aura filled the air. The seven flags were fluttered by the flag bearers, whirling and fluttering in the cold wind blowing along the canyon.
Dozens of Pi tribe captives and Dai tribe hunters were so shaken by the strong murderous aura that their souls left their bodies. Driven by their war horses, they ran wildly down the canyon and howled like ghosts.
"Dong dong dong dong..."
The sound of the drums shook violently like thunder, and among the roars of men and horses, the frightened cries and the intensive hoofbeats of war horses merged into one, wrapped in the cold wind and cold rain, crushing the grass and rocks, and rushed out along the cold mist-filled valley.