The so-called military order fell like a mountain, and after arrangements were made for Pang Juyuan and the Sixth Master of Jubao Pavilion, Fang Yun immediately led everyone to the east school field.
"The whole army listens to the order, prepares to pack, and sets off for Biluo City immediately!"
"yes!"
The 80,000-strong army responded with a roar. A moment later, Fang Yun led the 27th Army, together with the Feiji Army, and left Xi'er City together, heading east in a mighty manner.
About half an hour later, Fang Yun immediately saw a billowing line of yellow dust rising into the sky. In the yellow dust, flags of various colors were fluttering. Groups of Zhou armies formed a mighty river and headed northwest.
"It seems that Yang Hong's arrival in X'er City really coincides with his arrival!"
Fang Yun sat on his horse, looking at this mighty "long river", thinking silently. With a wave of his hand, Fang Yun's 27th Army and Qin Shanming's Feiji Army, like small streams, quickly merged into this river.
In a "big river".
"Sir," Guan Gongming immediately stepped forward and rode alongside Fang Yun: "Looking at the fanfare in front of me, it doesn't look like a joke. Could it be that there really is some ancient ferocious beast several thousand feet tall?"
"Whether there is an ancient ferocious beast, we will know when the time comes. Even if there is such a ferocious beast, there will be masters in the army to deal with it. What we have to do now is to act as carefully as possible. Don't give Yang Hong an excuse to attack!"
Fang Yundao.
"I understand!" Guan Gongming nodded.
Fang Yun glanced at it and suddenly saw a large army with the banner of "Li". He immediately picked up the reins and galloped over.
"Fang Yun has met General Li."
Fang Yun galloped over and bowed his hand. The armies of the Zhou Dynasty had different numbers, some named after animals and some named after surnames. This type of generals were generally more powerful than ordinary generals.
"It turns out to be the young Marquis."
Under the banner of the black "Li" army, a bearded general rode a pure black horse, standing sideways. After glancing at Fang Yun, General Li also recognized Fang Yun.
Fang Yun's father, Marquis Sifang, has gained a lot of prestige in the military since Yang Hong granted him the title of Marquis and presented him with a sword. Although he is not a Marquis of Wu, his prestige is even greater than that of a Marquis of Wu. When he saw that he was the prince's son, General Li
Don't dare to neglect.
Both of them responded with great respect. After chatting for a while, Fang Yun got straight to the point:
"General, this time Yingwu Hou mobilized his army to go to Biluo City. I wonder if the general knows any news?"
General Li shook his head: "I received the military order in a confused way and was transferred from the city where I was stationed. However, there is news that a plague broke out in Biluo City, which has caused a large number of deaths of people. The imperial court has sent a large number of imperial doctors to punish
, headed to Biluo City. I heard that Sangong also began to summon doctors and doctors from various cities to go to Biluo City for treatment. - I have been in the army for more than ten years, and this is the first time that I have heard that such a large-scale epidemic broke out in our country.
plague!"
"Plague? If this was just a plague, we shouldn't have mobilized so many troops. Ordinary doctors can control it. There is no need to send a large number of imperial doctors and troops!" Fang Yun said.
"I don't know the specific situation, but I heard that this plague is a bit special. The doctors sent by the imperial court in advance not only failed to control the plague, but actually contracted the plague and died in Biluo City!"
General Li said.
Fang Yun's heart was slightly shaken. The Zhou Dynasty had a complete medical practice system. There were medical clinics in every city. Only those who must pass the examination of the medical clinic can become a doctor and treat people. This examination is extremely strict. It can be called
Those who are doctors generally have rich medical experience and theories.
If it is really just a plague, these doctors should be able to handle it. Even if they can't control it, they shouldn't get sick and die.
"Ancient ferocious beast? Plague? One-eyed?"
There was a look of reminiscence in Fang Yun's eyes. In his previous life, he dabbled in a lot and learned quite a lot. In addition to the general classics and history books, Fang Yun also read many "Unofficial History", "Zhi Lue", and "Miscellaneous Studies".
There are also many "Sutra Commentaries".
"Could it be the ferocious beast Fei?"
Fang Yun had read a book called "Annotations to the Ancient Scriptures", which recorded some ancient flowers, plants and beasts. However, all the ancient things mentioned in this book were just a few strokes and passed through in a hurry.
Regarding the ancient ferocious beast ‘Fei’, there are only a few words:
"Fei has a cow's face and white head, one eye and a snake's tail. If you walk on water, you will die, if you walk on grass, you will die. If you see it, there will be a great epidemic in the world!"
"Little Marquis? Little Marquis?"
General Li's voice reached his ears.
"Ah?" Fang Yun came back to his senses.
"What are you thinking about, little Marquis? Still motionless?"
General Li smiled.
"It's nothing, I just remembered something from the past."
Fang Yun said goodbye and immediately returned to the army.
The army marched for another two hours, and suddenly a scene of decay, death, and desolation came into view. Just ten days away from Biluo City, bare areas came into view.
.
The area that was supposed to be filled with lush grass and shady trees was replaced by yellow sand. The bare ground, under the scorching sun, reflected patches of dazzling white light. Both sides of the post road were all dead trees, each with vitality.
The extremely strong tree looked as if it had been dead for hundreds of years, falling to the ground in a mess.
"His!"
Everyone gasped. This area covered by yellow sand was endless and extended to the end of the earth. Everyone felt the breath of death coming from this scene.
"Is there really an ancient ferocious beast? Otherwise, how could there be such a scene of such a large area of dead bodies?" Chu Kuang sat on his horse and looked ahead.
"I don't know if there are ancient ferocious beasts, but this scene is definitely unnatural."
Zhou Xin reached out and grabbed a handful, pulling off a few emerald green leaves from the branches beside her. - Although they were only a few steps apart, there were two completely different scenes on both sides.
It's full of life, and on one side it's lifeless.
The boundary between the two worlds is a circle of green grass in a huge arc.
"The army advances!"
Yang Hong's voice came from the front. The mighty army immediately entered a world filled with yellow sand.
The army advanced all the way, and military orders continued to be passed down. One army after another continued to branch out, set off in different directions, and disappeared on the horizon.
"General Pingbei Junyun listens to the order!"
Finally, a messenger rode his horse to reach Fang Yun's 27th Army.
"exist!"
"Marquis Wu has an order for you to immediately lead your army to the northwest to search for the whereabouts of the ancient ferocious beasts. If you find traces of the ferocious beasts, do not act rashly and inform Marquis Wu immediately!"
The herald said and handed an iron bucket containing a "hummingbird" to Fang Yun.
"Subordinates obey orders!"
Fang Yun took over the hummingbird and the military order.
"General Fang, the imperial court has other orders. The main force of this operation is the doctors and doctors everywhere. All troops must cooperate with the actions of the doctors and doctors. Follow their arrangements!"
"Understood!" Fang Yun responded.
After the herald left, Fang Yun gave an order, and 80,000 horses immediately left the post road and galloped northwest.
Without vegetation, the earth is blindingly bright.
Along the way, he didn't see anyone. When he passed by a dead forest, Fang Yun thought, stretched out his hand and took a picture of a dead tree as big as a fist.
"Ka! Ka!"
Fang Yun squeezed it gently with his hands, and these tree trunks, which were originally very tough, immediately shattered.
"Not a trace of moisture!"
Fang Yun threw his hand and immediately threw away the trees: "Zhou Xin, Chu Kuang, count the water bags brought by the entire army!"
"Sir, we just set off from Xi'er City. We brought enough water to last us two days!"
After a while, Zhou Xin and Chu Kuang came to report.
There were abundant water resources in the Zhou Dynasty, and there was generally no shortage of water. However, the army's marching habits still routinely brought water bags with them in case of emergencies.
"Send the order. Daily water consumption will be reduced to one-third of the original amount!"
Fang Yundao.
"Sir, are you worried that there is no water here?"
Zhou Xin immediately understood what Fang Yun meant.
"It's not clear yet. The wind here is very dry. It's always good to save some water!" Fang Yun said.
"yes!"
The army continued to move forward, passing several rivers on the way. These places where the rivers should have been gurgling all dried up, exposing the dry and cracked river beds.
Seeing this, Fang Yun's heart sank slightly.
"Sir, we found smoke from the kitchen ahead!"
A soldier exploring the road reported back.
"The whole army obeys the order and goes to the place where the smoke rises!"
After about a stick of incense, 80,000 troops entered a village. In the village, there was a dead silence. A stench flowed in the air.
In the center of the village, Fang Yun finally saw the so-called cooking smoke. Several large pots were filled with unknown medicinal materials, and several doctors around them were sweating profusely and lighting fires. Next to these large pots, there were
There are rows of villagers with ulcers all over their bodies. Their eyes are filled with death, and only their lips are opening and closing to show that they are not dead yet.
"Who is your general?"
An old voice came from not far away. Fang Yun turned around and saw a slender old man stopping a soldier.
Fang Yun pinched the horse's belly and galloped over: "I am it!"
"General, do you have water here? All the water we have is used to make medicinal materials. We are extremely short of water now."
Fang Yun waved his hand, and a dozen water bags were immediately handed over.
"Thank you very much," the slender old man was ecstatic, took several old men with him, took the water bag and left in a hurry.
"Zhou Xin, pass the order. Reduce daily water consumption to one-fifth of the original amount!" Fang Yun said.
"Yes, sir!"
After issuing this order, Fang Yun got off his horse and walked around the village alone. Scenes such as the crowing of chickens and the barking of dogs were completely invisible here.
In the village, where the well was supposed to be, Fang Yun took a look and saw that the well was empty and the walls were dry and cracked.
"Unexpectedly, even the groundwater has dried up!"
Fang Yun's heart is heavy. The water shortage in this area is extremely serious. He has 80,000 troops under his command, and uses a huge amount of water every day. If he cannot replenish the water supply, Fang Yun may have to face a huge problem - water shortage!