Jiang Yun sat upright on the horse and watched the front vigilantly.
It was a vast expanse, and the surroundings were too quiet.
The snow was too thick and it was difficult for the horses to walk.
One of the attendants rubbed his hands and complained: "Master Marquis, this weather is really not suitable for traveling. It's easy to get lost. You see, the carriage can't be used..."
I really don’t know what I was thinking, but I had to brave the heavy snow and rush on my way on New Year’s Eve.
They are all so far away from Zhao State, and now they are in the territory of Wukun.
This Wukun person has been sandwiched between Zhao and Qi all year round, just like a little daughter-in-law, no one dares to mess with her.
This also means that they dare not join forces with the Zhao people to deal with the Qi people.
Because if something goes wrong, Wu Kun will be the first to suffer.
Therefore, the vast majority of people in Qi did not agree with Jiang Yun's request to travel overnight.
Jiang Yun said calmly: "Do you listen to you or do you listen to me?"
No one dared to speak out anymore, but morale was always low.
Jiang Yun pointed his whip forward and said: "Through this snowy wilderness, we can reach Sifang City, and your Majesty will send troops and horses to pick us up there.
You are all heroes. I will ask Your Majesty for your merits when I return this time. You will have everything you want, including women, money, land, and houses!"
His confidants raised their arms and shouted in unison: "Woman, wait for me!"
Jiang Yun took off the wine bag from his waist and threw it to the person closest to him.
The man drank two big gulps and threw it to the others. Soon the bag of wine was completely drunk, and everyone felt hot in their stomachs.
Someone yelled: "Damn it, this wine made by Zhao Guoren is really delicious!"
"Let's go back and report to His Majesty. We'll come back another day and snatch away the woman named Mu Yunhan and ask her to make wine for us for the rest of our lives!"
Jiang Yun smiled and said slowly: "There will be a day, let's go."
With the stimulation of alcohol, the people of Qi became much more energetic.
However, the wind and snow are still so heavy and the weather is still so cold.
Soon, they were so cold that they lost their energy and fell silent again.
They walked slower and slower. Jiang Yun was very anxious and urged them again: "Hurry up, I'll have someone book a good banquet and women in Sifang City..."
Suddenly, a horse whined and fell to its knees. The man on the horse was caught off guard and fell upside down into the snow.
Everyone was surprised. Their first reaction was not to save the person, but to stare blankly at the person.
The man fell into the snow and never got up again.
Instead, the horse struggled to get up, dragging the man in panic and fleeing deep into the snowy wilderness.
"Stop it!" Jiang Yun shouted.
The two big men quickly rode up to catch up, and just as they were about to catch the horse's reins, two slight machine sounds came from deep in the snow.
Two crossbow arrows were shot towards them from the snow. The arrows reflected the light of the snow, making them cold and sharp.
"Ah... there is an ambush..." The two men were knocked off their horses by the powerful impact of the arrows and crossbows. They were dead before they had time to see the enemy clearly.
The crossbow arrows vibrated on their chests, making a low "buzzing" sound.
Jiang Yun was taken aback, drew out his sword and roared angrily.
After the cavalry panicked for a while, they quickly rallied and gathered towards him, protecting him in the middle.
Suddenly, there was a loud noise, and the ground trembled. Thick smoke, sparks, and iron filings exploded from somewhere under the feet, attacking the horses and the people riding them indiscriminately.