The endless journey, climbing over one mountain after another, and crossing one river after another. Nothing is good in the south, with more mountains, more water, and more mosquitoes. Except for Hawking, who has two hundred and fifty, everyone who has a way
Scholar Su Ren looked like a hood, and got himself a hood. Without the thin silk, it was still possible to tear off two pieces of cloth. Even if he didn't get the hood, he would wrap himself up tightly, at least it would be less
Be harassed.
Hawking's bare back was covered with red spots, one next to the other, itching unbearably. When he scratched it with his hand, it looked bloody and scary. Chun Yuyi frowned, watching Shi Bao apply the medicine to Hawking.
He said angrily: "Zi Heng said that these mosquito bites will make people sick. If you don't take care of yourself so much, I'm afraid the ointment I prepared is only enough for you."
Hawking turned his head and said with a smile: "These mosquitoes are really annoying. They only bite me if they don't bite others!"
"Who told you not to wear clothes?" Shi Bao poked the wound on Hawking's back with his hand, and Hawking immediately shouted: "It hurts! Be gentle! Can't I wear it?"
Finally, we bypassed Jiulian Mountain, and the folding ridge was right in front of us. The team at the front burst into cheers, and everyone stretched their necks eagerly to look forward. The guide accompanied Su Ren with a smile on his face and said: "Chang Shi, what's ahead?
It’s Zheling, we’re here!”
Su Ren smiled: "Very good, thank you for your hard work this time! Lao Huang, thank you!"
Huang Shisan took out a few copper coins from his arms and threw them in front of the horse. The guide's eyes shone brightly. He didn't care whether he would be trampled by the horse, so he hurriedly lay on the ground to pick up the few copper coins. This time he came with Su Ren.
, he was considered a corvee, and theoretically his work was in vain. Unexpectedly, Su Ren also rewarded himself with some money, which was obviously a profit. He thanked Su Ren profusely, and earnestly asked everyone to follow him and continue on his way.
Beijiang originates here, and there is a gurgling stream at the foot of the ridge. It is when people are sleepy and horses are exhausted. When they see the clear water, they can't wait to jump in and wash themselves. As Hawking was about to go, Shi Bao grabbed him and turned to look.
He glanced at Su Ren, who was following behind him, and said to Huo Jin, "What did eldest brother say? If you go, just wait to be punished, right?"
"I'm just washing up, not drinking! My eldest brother only said not to drink raw water, but he didn't say not to take a bath!"
Shi Bao still didn't let go, and motioned to Hawking to look around: "Why didn't anyone else go? I'm just waiting to see who will be the first. If you go, do you think my brother will beat you or kill you?"
"It's not that serious, right? Isn't it just a bath, as for beheading?"
"Big brother has told the story of killing a chicken to scare the monkeys more than once. Why don't you try it and see if big brother will chop off your head!" Shi Bao saw that Hawking had loosened up and then let go of his arm: "Big brother is good at writing and writing.
Wu, if you are going to lead troops to fight this time, you must look like a general, so let’s not cause trouble, so as not to embarrass my elder brother.”
"Hey!" Hawking sighed: "You just think too much, forget it, I listen to you, I will tolerate it!"
Even a tough guy like Hawking didn't dare to go into the water, and others even less dared to go. Deep along the creek, everyone looked at the clear water with dismay, but no one wanted to be the first one.
Turning around the foot of the mountain, a pure white waterfall hangs on a cliff more than ten feet high, like a white waterfall falling from the sky, which is spectacular. Su Ren shook his head: "Is Huang Qi here to fight or enjoy the scenery? The place chosen for the military camp is good.
, there are mountains and waters, living gods!”
The guide laughed and said: "This is just the mouth of the valley, it is more beautiful inside!"
"Yeah?"
Seeing that Su Ren was interested, the guide started talking about the beauty of Zheling: "The valley is crisscrossed with ravines and strange peaks. There are golden turtle rocks, turtles celebrating birthdays, stone monkeys welcoming guests, etc. It's really fun! The most peculiar thing is
The ladder to heaven, the ancestors of the Yue people built the stone ladder on the cliff. Looking up at the bottom of the valley, the ladder to heaven seems to be ethereal in the clouds."
"Also, there is a big pit at the top, called 'Tongtian Loop'. In the deep cave, there is a large black forest, and you can't see how deep it is at the bottom. Don't you think it's strange?
"
The guide was talking with saliva, and Su Ren listened with gusto. He had no impression of Nanling Su Ren at all. Among the great rivers and mountains of the motherland, apart from the famous Five Mountains, only Mount Everest. Su Ren had seen it on TV. Listening to the guide's introduction
, Su Ren began to imagine in his mind. The guide was good, his ideas were clear, and his expressions were fluent. No wonder he could blend in between the Han and Yue people.
A group of people passed under the waterfall. When they looked up, they saw the mountain pass in front of them from a distance. The dark crowd was moving this way, and the green ones farther away were temporary military camps, large and small, dotted here and there.
Su Ren shouted loudly: "Cheer up, the people to greet us are here!"
Li Danghu and Wei Qing ran at the front. When they saw Su Ren, they hurriedly dismounted their horses and knelt down on one leg: "The last general Li Danghu (Wei Qing) pays homage to Su Changshi! On the order of Huang Duwei, we welcome Chang Shi to enter."
camp!"
Su Ren wanted to say a few words to make a joke, but was pushed back by the two people's businesslike manners. He cleared his throat: "Lead the way!"
"Here!"
The place where the camp is stationed is very good. It is at the mouth of the valley. In front is the only road to Fujian and Yue, and there is a wide space behind. The place is flat and some distance from the surrounding woods and mountains. Huang Qi has ordered that all the surrounding areas be cut down.
All the trees were covered with trees, and the bare mountains were completely dark. The barracks were in the shape of plum blossoms, with the central army tent in the middle, guard battalions on the left and right, and supply and reserve troops behind. The forward battalion was blocked at the entrance of the valley, and no one could get past.
Wearing a military uniform, Huang Qi looked like a general. He was followed by seven or eight burly men. From the helmet tassels, it could be seen that there were three captains and five or six commanders. Huang Qi took the lead and grabbed the reins of the white horse: "Su Changshi
I was really overjoyed to see you personally, and I couldn’t believe it when I received the news.”
Su Ren hurriedly dismounted: "How could I dare to help the old general to lead the horse myself, despite my virtues and talents? This is really a shame for me."
"Zi Heng is our food and clothing parent, how can I not be fawning over you?" Huang Qi laughed loudly, turned to several of his subordinates and said: "Why don't you pay homage to Su Changshi? The food, grass, and soldiers for this expedition are all from Su Chang.
Shi tried his best to prepare it, but without Su Changshi, you would all have starved to death!"
Everyone was chatting, some wanted to worship, some pretended to want to worship, Su Ren stepped forward to help each one, the scene was lively and warm. There was a laugh at the camp gate, and everyone walked into Huang Qi's camp. When the defense was arranged,
Yan Zhu and Su Ren had the same idea, hoping to divide their troops to guard more routes, but Huang Qi firmly denied that all 10,000 Kuaiji elites were guarding in such a small valley, but now it seems that it is a good thing.
The guests and hosts took their seats. Huang Qi toasted Su Ren with a few glasses of wine and said with a smile: "How much food and grass did Su Changshi send this time? If he comes a few days later, we should call it quits."
Su Ren clasped his fists: "Hey! I feel a little ashamed to say that I am still incompetent. I have raised money from many sources and can only get 50,000 dan. But don't worry, old general. Even if I go bankrupt, I can't deprive the army of food and grass."
Huang Qi nodded: "This matter is really difficult for Zi Heng. The prefect is guarding the treasury but refuses. I don't know whether he wants to protect Kuaiji or destroy Kuaiji?"
Su Ren smiled and said nothing.
Huang Qi continued: "Fifty thousand shi is not bad. It is enough for us to stay here for a month. I think after one month, the chaos in Yue will be gone. For the sake of the country, how can we let Zi Heng go bankrupt? Hahaha..."
Everyone agreed, and Su Ren saluted again to express his gratitude. The topic at the banquet was not fixed, and it quickly switched from food and grass to the current situation of the Yue people. A Sima from the forward camp complained: "Those Yue people are all rat gallbladders.
People dare to come here to die, and it would be a waste to have an army of ten thousand stranded here."
"Isn't it? If you ask me, we have to rush over, first destroy the Minyue people, then attack the West, and then wipe out the entire Yue people to see if they dare to make mistakes?" Another school captain said, taking advantage of the strength of the wine.
Tell the truth.
Huang Qi sat in his seat, listened with a smile, and did not express any opinions. However, Su Ren saw some murderous intent in his eyes, and he quickly smiled and said: "You are all my good men, guarding my big man.
On the border, the Yue people will be wiped out sooner or later, so let's calm down and wait for the opportunity."
"Yes, yes! Su Changshi is right. How many people do we have? How many people do we need to surpass people? The opportunity is not good. Not only were we ineffective in the past, but what should Kuaiji do if something goes wrong?" Huang Yuezao
He was recruited by Huang Qi. He was leading his troops outside, but he didn't want his son to become a hostage.
"Hey!" The captain of the school just sighed, drank a drink and stopped talking.
Su Ren glanced at Huang Yue: "But! There is an opportunity right in front of us. It depends on whether General Huang is willing to make contributions?"
Huang Qi suddenly sat up straight: "What chance?"
Su Rendao: "According to accurate information, King Wuzhu of Fujian and Yue is mobilizing an army to attack Xichao. The country is empty. If we can take it by surprise, we may gain something."
Huang Qi pondered for a moment: "Where did this news come from? Is it accurate?"
"No one can say whether it's accurate or not. Just send someone to find out."
Huang Qi laughed and waved his hand: "How can such inaccurate news be taken seriously? The South Vietnam Kingdom is in chaos, and various news are emerging one after another. Such news must not be believed. These ten thousand county soldiers are the treasure of the entire Kuaiji, and the damage is too serious.
How to protect the safety of Kuaiji? You must not do this. The Yue people are cunning and have already planned against Kuaiji. It must be their treacherous plan. We will stay here. As long as the Yue people don't come to Kuaiji, we will have an answer to everyone!"
Some people nodded repeatedly, and some felt lonely for a while. Su Ren saw it in his eyes, smiled and sat down again without saying anything more. After this conversation, the atmosphere of the banquet became a little awkward. Huang Qi looked at those faces.
The unwilling man was a little angry and waved his hand: "Su Changshi has come from far away. The banquet will end here today. Let's go down and rest first. We can handle the handover of food and grass tomorrow."
Everyone stood up and said goodbye. Su Ren walked out of the camp with a smile. Li Danghu and Wei Qing quickly followed. Su Ren winked at them and lowered his voice and said, "Don't ask anything. We'll talk about it in the evening." (To be continued)
