Cui Jiuming hugged a bag of jerky and ate it. The weather in the south was hot and humid. The beef jerky specially brought from the Qiang region became stronger after being dampened by moisture. After a long time of wasting all the strength, his cheeks were numb.
It was almost bleeding, but I still couldn't chew a piece.
Cui Jiuming spat out the piece of beef on the ground in one mouthful: "What a piece of crap! It's only been a few days and it's already wet like this. I won't eat it!"
Huo Jin ran over with a smile: "Shopkeeper Cui doesn't want to eat it, just give it to me?"
"Take it if you like it. There will be more after you finish eating!"
Huo Jin happily went out with the dried meat. Cui Jiuming withdrew his gaze and looked at Su Ren: "Why does Xiao Jinzi ask for things from me every day? It's basically food!"
Su Ren smiled: "There is a cook in Minfu Camp. I don't know what he thought, but he even brought his daughter with him. Do you understand?"
"Oh...? That's it! Hahahaha..."
The two of them joked for a long time about Hawking's attraction to the daughter of the cook in the civilian camp. Su Ren suddenly said: "Get ready, we are about to set off!"
"Understood! The food and grass will be transported tomorrow. We will set off together at that time and eat all the way. When the local food is finished, the mules and horses will be free to help me transport the things!"
"Haha, it seems you have a well-planned plan!"
"Of course, we are merchants, not soldiers. Who doesn't want to come back alive and spend money?"
Su Ren nodded: "But we still have to prepare for the worst. We will fight all the way this time. No one can say whether we can protect you!"
"Don't worry about us. The people who came with me all brought the best guards at home. They were afraid that the Yue people wouldn't come. Killing two Yue people would make some military merit, and the court would give some rewards.
, it wouldn’t be bad to get a knighthood.”
"Just you?" Su Ren looked Cui Jiuming up and down, focusing on his big belly: "I suggest you don't go. How much less stuff will be needed to transport you out?"
"I didn't plan to go in the first place. Do you really think I'm stupid? Lao Wang will arrive tomorrow. He can go with you. I'll hold the battle for you in Kuaiji."
"There is no friend like you in the world. I am going to take risks this time, but you have done nothing but act like a coward. It's so unkind!"
"Hahaha!" Cui Jiuming said with a smile on his face: "You are afraid that they will be greedy for your share. You promised everyone that if you can't get back 100,000 yuan this time, we will suffer a big loss."
"Are you bothered? This is what you say every time I see you." Su Ren stood up and said, "I won't talk to you anymore. I'm angry!"
Cui Jiuming didn't think Su Ren was really angry. He sat still and couldn't get up even if he wanted to. Su Ren laughed and walked out: "Remember, don't miss anything!"
Li Danghu's former army had crossed the Nanling Mountains and entered the Yue region three days ago. Su Ren did not leave anyone beside Li Danghu. This was Li Danghu's war, so he must be given absolute freedom.
He wanted to see if Li Danghu had the talent to be a general. He just asked Tiangang Disha to protect him secretly, so that nothing unexpected happened to the two Li brothers. He would not be able to explain to the emperor and Li Guang when he returned.
The guide was found by Li Danghu himself. It is said that this person is very familiar with Nanling. He knows every road and every tree clearly. Li Danghu was very cautious and sent his scouts five miles away to march in the mountains.
Very few scouts from such a distance do this.
The guide suddenly stopped and clasped his fists at Li Danghu: "Li Sima, there is a flat place in front of you where you can camp. It will be difficult to go further in. I'm afraid I won't be able to find a place to camp even in the middle of the night.
.”
Li Danghu thought for a while: "Go and take a look first. The army will stop and rest on the spot!"
Li Gan immediately shouted loudly: "Sima has ordered the army to stop and rest on the spot!"
The soldiers who had been running around all day immediately staggered to the ground. They knew that there might be poisonous snakes, scorpions and the like under the leaves under their buttocks, but there was nothing they could do about it. They were really sleepy. Since entering Yue Di, the road has become harder and harder.
It gets harder and harder to walk, and the weather gets hotter and muggier.
Li Gan was left behind to lead the army, while Li Danghu and the guide went to the camp in front. It was a good place, flat and comfortable, and there was a clear spring next to it, which could just solve the water source problem. The surrounding woods were relatively far away, so as long as you do it well
Warning and protection are the best things to do as a camp.
Li Danghu was very satisfied: "Very good, this is it! We will camp here tonight! By the way, what is the name of this place?"
The guide quickly said: "This small place has no name. The locals call it Crouching Tiger Ridge."
Put in front of Su Ren was a map of Yue Di, which was provided by the Kuaiji Prefecture. The painting was exquisite and the lines were beautiful. It could be regarded as an exquisite fine brushwork painting. Su Ren looked at it for a long time and found other places except Kuaiji.
After searching for a long time, I couldn't find the number at all.
Han Shuo said quickly: "This is Kuaiji. We are here to break the mountains. If everything goes well, Li Sima will camp here tonight at Wohu Ridge. It is inconvenient to walk in this jungle. We have many soldiers. The general will think that...
We should set off tomorrow, otherwise if something happens to Li Sima, we will not be able to rescue him in time."
Su Ren nodded: "Yes, traveling in the jungle is very troublesome. Even if you cross people, running for more than ten miles will be exhausted, let alone us! You go and give the order, and we will set off tomorrow!"
"No!" Han said, clasping his fists and saluting, waving his cloak behind him and leaving the tent.
Su Ren studied the map carefully and found that Li Danghu's path was agreed upon by them. This road was difficult to walk, but it was also hidden and could reach the Minyue King's City in the shortest time. According to their plan, when Li Danghu suddenly
When they appear under the royal city, the Minyue people will definitely be in chaos, and they may have a chance to attack the city.
Huo Jin and Shi Bao were fully armored. As Su Ren's personal soldiers, they led dozens of guards to defend around Su Ren's tent. The murder did frighten the county soldiers, but no one could guarantee that there would be any.
There was no fish that slipped through the net, so Su Ren transferred Huo Jin and Shi Bao outside his account. He had just felt the beauty of being a high-ranking official and never wanted to die so soon.
The soldiers and horses went first before the food and grass were moved. This time Su Ren broke this rule. He sent the soldiers and horses in front, followed by the logistics troops. There were not many people in Su Ren's logistics camp. Except for some civilians, the rest were all merchants. These
The man brought a lot of things, which will definitely ensure that the army can enter the Minyue King's City.
Cui Jiuming raised the curtain: "Have you decided to leave tomorrow?"
Su Ren nodded: "Is there anything wrong?"
"No, I just came to ask and make sure. I still don't believe what Han said."
Su Ren smiled: "Don't be so suspicious. This guy is not bad. From the moment he took refuge in me yesterday, he was destined to never go back to the past."
Cui Jiuming nodded: "Yes, the idea of killing was actually his idea and has nothing to do with you."
"Hahaha, you have learned to deceive yourself and others!" Su Ren joked: "How is it? Are you ready?"
"Okay, but there's something I don't understand."
"oh?"
"Are you really going to follow Li Danghu on that dangerous road?" Cui Jiuming took two steps forward: "Although I don't know what your plan is, don't bully me because I don't know the terrain of Lingnan. That road is indeed the closest.
, but it is also the closest to the border of Xi'an. If you are not careful, you will be discovered by Wu Zhu. With Li Danghu's few manpower, if we are surrounded by Wu Zhu, it will be a fierce battle. Even if we can come in for urgent reinforcements,
It’s just a fight with Wu Zhu, Min Yue’s losses will not be too great.”
"Then what should we do with you?"
Cui Jiuming searched for it on the map, and his finger landed on a place: "This place is called Guaizigou. It is very hidden. I also heard what the merchants in Kuaiji said. If you want to enter Yue land without anyone noticing, go here."
That’s good.”
"Isn't it more difficult to walk through Guaizi Valley?"
Cui Jiuming sneered: "Don't look at me like that. Did you originally plan to let Li Danghu attract Wu Zhu's people for you? I really have to be careful about being friends with you."
"What are you talking about? I'm just trying to kill my friends like this?"
"You're not trying to kill your friends, you're driving them to death!"
"Hahahaha..." Su Ren laughed: "Don't worry, Li Danghu and the others will be fine."
"real?"
"Is it fun to lie to you? By the way, has Old Wang come? Send someone to urge him. If he doesn't come when we set off tomorrow, you have to go with me yourself."
Just after the ugly hour, the Zheling military camp was filled with people shouting and screaming. The steaming porridge had been cooked, and the fragrance of rice was wafting in the air. The officers called their soldiers out from each tent, and then lined up to receive it.
Today’s meal. After this meal, no one knows whether the next meal will be in your mouth. The logistics camp is fully prepared. You can eat rice porridge and dry food as you like. As long as there is no leftover rice, no one will care about you.
How many.
There was still meat in the bowl, although there was only a little bit of it, but it tasted much better than plain porridge. Hawking brought a bowl to Su Ren and replaced Huang Shisan to eat. While Su Ren was eating, Hawking leaned behind him
On the big tree, he picked up stones out of boredom and threw them at the big tree opposite, making a banging sound.
Although Su Ren is from the north, he likes to drink porridge, especially this kind of porridge with minced meat and salt, which has a light salty taste. It is particularly comfortable to drink in the stomach. Su Ren drank two large bowls in a row, using his sleeves
Wiping his mouth: "Oh, this is a good meal, so full!"
Hawking muttered: "What's so good? It's just a lie. If each person has a pound of meat, that would be good."
"Stop whining and go take a look. They'll be ready to go after they finish eating!"
Hawking shook his head: "Han said, we have to wait for a while. It will be very humid now, and there is fog in the forest that is easy to poison. You can't go in until the sun rises completely."
Su Ren thought for a while: "Yes! I was negligent. Have the medical officers that Lao Cui brought here been settled?"
"Alright, we're all in the back camp, and we've prepared dozens of large vehicles to transport the wounded if there are any."
"Tell Lao Cui, don't just focus on grabbing things. The prerequisite for taking him there is that you help me win this battle first."
The army set off, with the soldiers in front and the logistics battalion behind, closely following the pace of the army. The merchants were in high spirits, looking forward to Su Ren's description of Lingnan, which was full of gold and full of opportunities to make money. Lao Wang still failed.
In time to set off, Cui Jiuming had no choice but to leave someone to contact him and dragged his fat body onto the horse prepared for him. (To be continued)
