It cleared up the next day, and Mingwei and Ning Xiu went out to observe the mountains again.
In this place, you can already faintly see the gravel slope.
They calculated a route and came back: "This road should be passable, but there may be hidden dangers if we march."
Zong Xu asked: "Where are the hidden dangers?"
"The surrounding terrain is unstable and the snow is thick, so it is easy for another collapse to occur. Once it does happen, we are likely to be cut off from our retreat."
The gravel slope has been lost. If the reinforcements are cut off again, they will be in a situation where they can only advance but not retreat.
Zong Xu thought for a long time and finally said: "If we don't go to the gravel slope now, I'm afraid we will miss the opportunity."
Yang Shu expressed his understanding: "My people don't matter, it's up to you to decide what to do."
Zong Xu nodded, and handed over to Ning Xiu and Ming Wei: "You two, thank you for your work."
The safest way is to return along the road they found. Anyway, the gravel slope has been lost, and the road is blocked by ice and snow, so letting the barbarians occupy it for a winter will not affect the overall situation. And if he goes back, he can just move the Xirong people
The troops suppressed it with all their strength, but the northwest border remained impregnable.
However, Zong Xu was always thinking about sending troops to the grassland.
It was impossible to expect the emperor to give orders. He knew this man's temperament in his heart. He looked kind, but was actually timid. He was afraid that during his reign, he would leave behind flaws that would be criticized. Therefore, he tried his best to implement benevolent policies.
We work hard in civil affairs, but in martial arts we do not seek merit but seek no faults.
There is nothing wrong with this. An emperor who is self-aware is much better than an emperor who has no idea and wastes his family indiscriminately.
But Zong Xu was a famous general of his generation, so it was inevitable that he would feel regretful.
Obviously there is such a good opportunity. If we take advantage of the chaos in Beihu and send troops northward, we may be able to bring the grassland into the territory in one fell swoop.
Opening up territory and expanding territory, this is the greatest achievement of a general, and it will definitely be recorded in the annals of history, and its achievements will shine through the ages.
Therefore, as soon as he heard that the Hu people were knocking on the pass, he wondered if he could take this opportunity to send troops to the grassland.
The rebellion of the Xirong tribes seems to be under great pressure now, but the foundation of the Northwest Army is there, and talented generals are emerging one after another. Even if he is not there to take charge, nothing big will happen.
It would be a real pity if we lose this opportunity to send troops to the grassland.
Yang Shu was well aware of Zong Rui's thoughts, so he mentioned a few words to Mingwei privately, and said: "It's a good thing that the Zong family has such blood and spirit for three generations. It's a pity..."
Mingwei comforted him: "At least it's better than the history I've experienced, right? Let's not be in a hurry and take our time."
"Yes." Yang Shu wrapped her cloak tighter, "Don't freeze. If it's cold, let senior brother go alone."
Mingwei said: "If you let Mr. know like this, you will get angry again."
Yang Shu said confidently: "He is a grown man, what does it mean to suffer a little?"
Ming Wei smiled.
As expected, those who are favored feel confident.
After spending a day reorganizing, Zong Xu led the remaining sergeants and set off.
Thousands of people and horses were scattered, and the horses' mouths were covered with hoods. They did not dare to make a sound and marched cautiously in the snow.
Since they chose to go to the gravel slope, they must gain something from this trip.
After all, the main road was blocked, the logistics route was cut off, and the marching rations they brought could not last long.
Mingwei and Ningxiu would leave the team from time to time to observe the terrain. If they were negligent, thousands of lives might be lost.
When the Qi army was marching hard in the snow, three people stood on an inconspicuous hilltop.
If Mingwei were here, he would be able to recognize who these three people are at a glance.
The new Hu Lord Su Tu, Princess Yongqing, and the old eunuch named Zhong Ji.
"Your calculation is indeed accurate. Zong Xu chose to continue to the gravel slope without turning around." Princess Yongqing was wrapped in thick fur and looked at the moving figure in the distance.
In just half a year, Su Tu's appearance was completely different from before.
He was wearing a simple but expensive leather coat, with a huge gem set on his hat. His originally delicate face was a bit colder. When he stood up with a knife in his hand, even if he didn't show it deliberately, he still had murderous intent on his face.
"As long as he is an ambitious general who can ride horses on the grassland, he will not be able to withstand such temptation."
Princess Yongqing nodded and said happily: "You have such vision, you are worthy of the blood of our Chen family."
Su Tu seemed to disagree with this statement, but he just frowned and didn't say anything more.
"Is there no problem over there in Xirong?"
Su Tu said: "With Nasu here, there will be no problem." He paused and then asked, "It's really surprising that your people can actually incite the tribes of Xirong."
Princess Yongqing said proudly: "Of course. When I was so insulted, I made up my mind to take everything into my hands. If your father hadn't been so incompetent, these chess pieces should have come in handy long ago."
Su Tu disagreed: "In the early years, Qi State was very powerful, but even if you did this, it would be difficult to gain anything."
When he said this, Princess Yongqing was not angry, but smiled: "You want to say that destiny belongs to you?"
Su Tu said: "People in the Central Plains talk about destiny, but I think it is better to fight for any destiny yourself. Otherwise, it is Uda who is here today, not me."
Uda was the eldest son of the Snow Wolf King, and he was supposed to inherit the Snow Wolf Division. However, he was tricked to death by Su Tu a few years ago.
Princess Yongqing admired his vigor very much: "It's good that you have such a heart."
They watched for a while, and Princess Yongqing asked Zhong Ji: "Is it almost done?"
Zhong Ji hesitated a little: "Princess, they chose this route very well. If they want to bury all 3,000 people, the possibility is extremely low. As long as I keep an eye on it, I can only bury a few hundred people at most."
Princess Yongqing was displeased: "What's the use of hundreds of people?"
Zhong Ji lowered his head and listened to the instruction.
Su Tu's eyes crossed the valley, watching the figures rising and falling from time to time, and whispered: "With her here, there is no way she could be buried by us."
When mentioning this matter, Princess Yongqing became even more angry: "I will definitely skin and cramp that dead girl this time!"
Even if the eight tribes killed each other, Princess Yongqing had no pity for the lives of the Hu people. Even after doing so, she felt the pleasure of successful revenge. But that girl took away her Xuan Ming Jade, and this matter had to be calculated carefully.
Calculate!
Su Tu seemed not to have heard Princess Yongqing's words, so he calculated it in his mind and said to Zhong Ji: "There should be fewer people, and we should find ways to cut off their escape route and isolate them."
Zhong Ji looked at Princess Yongqing.
Princess Yongqing asked him: "Are you sure?"
Su Tu shook his head: "You have to do it even if you are not sure. You can't miss a good opportunity. There is no shortcut, just use a knife to find a way out."
Princess Yongqing couldn't think of anything to refute, so she nodded: "Go!"
Zhong Ji bowed: "Yes."
He jumped up, his figure like a light swallow, silently walking across the mountains opposite.
Zhong Ji's figure disappeared in a flash.
At the same time, the little white snake in Mingwei's sleeve suddenly jumped out and said: "Sir, I seem to smell a familiar smell!" (To be continued)