Fenglin Ferry is the only way to the royal city, and it is also the only passage for Dayu to supply the three passes of Longtou, Huangshui and Hukou. In order to ensure the smooth flow of troops and horses, a large-scale Guandu Ferry was built and heavy troops were stationed.
To this day, the original ferry has obviously been occupied by the Qiang people. The closer you get to the ferry, the more dense the Qiang camps are, with flags flying and troops and horses mobilizing frequently.
If Yanyun wants to pass directly through the original ferry at Fenglindu, it is absolutely impossible.
It was night, the moon and stars were sparse.
The wind blowing from the Huangshui River carries a strong fishy smell. It is not known whether it is inherent in the river wind or caused by too much blood flowing ahead.
It is precisely because of the strong river wind that most of the mountain forests near Fenglindu, except for the leeward mountain cols, cannot grow tall trees, only some low bushes.
After the snow fell, these shrubs also withered, and only the root systems were alive, waiting for new life in the coming year.
Undoubtedly, it is by no means an easy task to approach Fenglindu without alerting the Qiang soldiers on duty and the wandering warriors who are wandering around with nothing to do, let alone crossing the river.
The Qiang people deployed heavy troops at the main ferry, and also made necessary defenses along the river, setting up beacon towers. At the same time, they set up camps in all places that were relatively suitable for ferrying, and scattered military camps intertwined with each other.
The distribution of Qiang troops can only be clearly observed at the Dayu boundary on the east bank of the Huangshui River. On the west bank, it is blocked by mountains and ridges, making it difficult to see clearly.
Yan Yun is very clear about the terrain on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. This is his basic skill as a leader, which he has learned since he was a child. Even if he cannot see the whole picture of the Qiang camp, he can still have a rough estimate in his heart.
But it is a pity that even if Yan Yun has a living map in his mind, he has no more choices.
In fact, even in normal times, there are only a few places in the entire Fenglindu area where ships can safely launch boats. This is determined by the topography of the Huangshui River itself.
The upper reaches of Fenglindu is a large continuous fault, with extremely fast water flow and undercurrents surging under the water. Some large whirlpools can directly engulf ships. Even experienced boatmen who have been making a living here all year round can be easily devastated if they are not careful.
It was the end of the boat that capsized and killed everyone. The downstream was even more dangerous, with rugged rocks, and the current contained silt that was constantly being scooped up. The water flow was so uneven that even waterfowl would not be able to float, let alone the boat.
No matter how difficult the road is, we have to keep going! After careful investigation and careful comparison, Yan Yun planned to try to cross the river from the upper reaches of Fenglindu, because this area is mountainous, even if the Qiang people built beacon towers and lookouts on the top of the mountain
There are always blind spots in the line of sight, and the valleys at the foot of the mountains are convenient for hiding and sneaking. It is impossible for the Qiang people to station troops in every mountain depression.
Fenglindu is a traditional fishing ground for local fishermen. As long as Yanyun can reach the ferry safely, there will be boats. Boats are strategic resources. It is impossible for the Qiang people to sink all the boats in the river or destroy them. The most likely option is to moor them together.
,in case for need.
Yan Yun made full preparations to ensure that he arrived at the waterside without any problems.
The first is to modify himself and wear the Qiang clothes correctly. Even if he is discovered by the enemy, he may get away with it.
In fact, he modified the bamboo pole he carried and tied three inches below the sharpened parts with rattan sticks to prevent the bamboo ends from breaking quickly. At the same time, he tore up the rags he found and tied them up in the same way.
On the pointed side, in this way, a bamboo spear with two pointed ends is completed. Don't underestimate this circle of rags. Its function is the same as the red tassel tied on a real spear, and it can play the "
With the function of "blood blocker", after being stained with blood, it can be thrown out with just one twist. If the blood is allowed to flow to the pole, the gun will not be able to be held, let alone the bamboo pole whose surface is smoother than the gun shaft.
Third, he found wooden boards from a burned-down farmhouse and made a crude wooden shield. Although this object was unsightly, it could block arrows and save his life at critical moments.
Finally, he also pulled some thick crop straws from the field, cut them into about five to ten inches in length, and ran them through the middle. There were about ten straws in total, and put them in his personal pocket. If they fell into the water, the straws would be of great use. This method is
Yan Yun heard it from a businessman who came to the royal city from Yun Mengze to do business. He didn't pay much attention to it at the time. He thought about it today and thought it would be useful, so he borrowed it.
Around the time of Chou, when the Qiang people were deeply asleep, Yan Yun began to take action.
Along the way, he relied on his agility and prediction of the enemy's situation to evade the night patrol and shuttle under the hilltops. It went smoothly at first.
When there is river wind coming from the valley, it means that you are close to the river, and it also carries a strong smell of blood.
Yan Yun's heart tightened, and he tried to slow down as much as possible. Each step had to be done firmly before moving out with the other leg, so as not to step on dead branches or rolling stones and alert the Qiang people.
He didn't go far when he suddenly noticed a metal reflection in the darkness ahead, and he quickly leaned down.
After waiting for about half a stick of incense, there was no further movement from the front, and it seemed that no Qiang soldiers were setting up an ambush to intercept them.
At this time, a bright light suddenly appeared, passed through the air, and fell into the stone crevice in the middle of the ravine.
This is a rocket!
Through the firelight, Yan Yun finally saw clearly the tragic scene in the valley ahead. It was a mess, with corpses lying scattered on the cold ground, and their bodies were covered with arrows. Judging from the clothes of these corpses, they were all common people of Yu, old and young.
, even young children.
He looked over the valley and saw stone towers built on both hills. Such fortifications were extremely strong and could station hundreds of troops. They were high up and easy to defend and difficult to attack. They were usually equipped with a large number of archers and additional strong bowmasters.
arrow.
If Yan Yun wanted to pass through this ravine, he would have to face threats from both sides above him at the same time, and there would be no blind spots. Once discovered, there would be no way out!
If Yan Yun was the first to arrive here, he could boldly try to pass, but now he must not, because these dead people brought too many things with them, and now they are all scattered in the valley, including toys, food, bedding,
Packages and other things that can or cannot be thought of. These things are made of different materials and have different weights. They are no better than rigid earth and stones. It is difficult for him to guarantee that he will not make a sound when he steps on them.
Yan Yun had no choice but to retreat along the original route. In order to avoid the same situation as before, he also deliberately took a long detour.
But luck is not as good as fate. Just as Yan Yun adjusted his position, looked at the direction, and headed towards the river again, an escape team of more than ten people appeared in front of him.
When the Qiang people came, these people originally hid in the nearby mountains, but they were not mountain people after all. It was difficult for them to adapt to the environment in the mountains. Not to mention the lack of food and clothing, and the cold. In addition, food was hard to find in winter, and tigers and leopards were infested.
, can only take risks.
Yan Yun was worried about the safety of these refugees, and at the same time he couldn't help lamenting his miserable life. Why did they bump into each other?
