The black storm blew for three days and three nights, covering the sky and the sun. During these three days, the entire Bailongtan was like a dead land. The camp that was still on the snow just now was in danger of being covered by heavy snow in the blink of an eye. Su Ren divided everyone into three waves
, take turns to clear the snow, no matter night or day, in fact they can no longer tell whether it is day or night.
Su Ren wore homemade windshield goggles, wrapped himself tightly in white bear skin, and covered his face with cloth. He waved the tool in his hand and worked hard to shovel the snow. After a while, his whole body was feeling hot, but he did not dare to take off his clothes. He knew
, in such a climate, once you take off your clothes, the cold wind will immediately blow away your heat, and you will be frozen into a popsicle within a short time.
The pain in my waist was severe, but I didn't dare to straighten up. The strong wind was blowing above my head. If I raised my head, I might be swept away by the strong wind. Since the beginning of the black storm, several people have been blown away. At this time, no one would
Being taken care of depends entirely on God's preference. Whoever doesn't like you will be the one.
Su Ren only raised his head a little too high, and the cloth wrapped around his face disappeared. The cold wind blew on his face, like a knife, and there was a burning sensation in the cold. He quickly put his head down, stretched out his hands to grab the white bear skin and wrapped it up.
. Man Niu pushed and hugged Su Ren into the snow house. His intention was very clear. You should just carry him with you honestly and don't cause trouble when you go out.
Han Qing was a scribe, and his thin arms and legs would be blown away when he left the snow house, so he stayed in it. It was very warm in the house, and fine linen and silk poured with grease were the best fuel. In the black storm
When it came, Su appointed people to dig many snow houses, some of which were used to store supplies and horses, and some to house people. Fortunately, the black storm came a little slowly and did not blow away and bury everyone.
After pouring a glass of water for Su Ren, Han Qing chuckled and said, "Are you disliked? You and I are the same kind of people. Staying quiet at this time is the most sensible thing to do."
Su Ren held the water cup with both hands and tried to get closer to the fire: "I don't know when this black storm will pass. If it doesn't stop for ten days and a half, not more than half of the people will survive."
Han Qing felt the same way: "Yes, Jingji and Ying Guangji have not prepared much food. They have already killed horses since yesterday. It is really not a good idea to stay here."
"Do you have any good ideas?"
Han Qing thought for a while: "I have been thinking about it these past few days. Since the snow nest can block the black storm, why not find a way to dig out the snow and move forward. As long as I don't stop, I will be able to get out one day."
"Hey! This is a good idea. I'll call Brother Jing and Young Master Ying to discuss it later."
After finally clearing away the newly fallen snow, there is no risk of being buried for the time being. However, the surroundings of their temporary camp have been built up to a person's height. Once the snow collapses, the only way out is to be buried alive. We all know this.
It is very dangerous to do it, but this is the best way at present. Do it one by one in your heart. I hope the black storm will not intensify.
The thorns were covered with snowflakes, as white as a snowman. Ying Guangji was better, but the corners of his robe were wet, and the other parts were incredibly clean. He was the God King, and the plateau Qiang people who came with him were exhausted.
They don't want their god-king to reach out, otherwise the gods will send them to hell.
After shaking off the snow on his body, it didn't take long for Thorns' clothes to become soaked. The ivy quickly found dry clothes for Thorns to put on. There was no woman in the snow house, and Thorns took off his clothes in front of everyone.
He was naked, and after wiping his body with a dry cloth, he started to put on his clothes. He glared at Su Ren, who turned his head away, and Jingji said: "I'm not afraid of being seen by you, so you still turn your face? You know I have such a bad reputation.
It’s not something anyone can see if they want to.”
Su Rendao: "Then just keep it for others to see, I'm afraid of getting needle holes!"
"Bah! I won't show it to you if you want to see it!" Thorny put on his clothes, sat down by the fire again, and looked outside: "Damn, I don't know how long this bullshit black storm will last. Even if it keeps going like this, I won't be buried alive.
I'll be exhausted too! Mr. Su, quickly find a way to get out of here."
Ying Guangji also came over: "Exactly, according to what the guide said, the black storm will never stop within a month, and it is not an option to continue like this."
Su Ren pretended to be serious: "There is a way, it depends on whether you dare to take the risk!"
"Come on, don't let me offend you!" Jingji grabbed a piece of horse meat and chewed it, regardless of whether it was raw or cooked.
"Mr. Han and I just discussed that since the snow road can withstand the black storm, why don't we choose a direction and dig the snow road forward. No matter where we end up, as long as we leave the black storm, we will still have hope."
Jingjia's eyes suddenly lit up: "This is a good idea. I dig snow every day here, and it's the same with digging a tunnel to go out. I support it!"
Su Ren turned to look at Ying Guangji. Ying Guangji thought for a while: "The method is good, but how can we ensure that the direction is correct, and how can we ensure that it is a straight line. In this kind of weather, once the digging is off-center, it will be very troublesome. If it goes around,
It’s even more dangerous if you open a circle!”
Su Rendao: "The direction doesn't matter. We can't tell the difference now anyway. Just choose one that is not the windward side. Digging in a straight line is also easy. Make two marking points in the snow path. As long as you look back and see two
If the two marks are on the same line, you can’t go wrong!”
"Hahaha..." Jingjia laughed and slapped Su Ren hard on the shoulder: "I still like to be with smart people. I can solve any fucking problem. That's it. The next wave
Let’s start digging the snow path!”
Survival is the best way to stimulate people's abilities. No one is willing to die as long as there is a chance of survival. When the news of digging a snow tunnel to leave the black storm came out, the people in the camp immediately went crazy, even the originally naughty ones.
It bursts out with unlimited vitality. The snow path should not be too wide, as it would be the same as not being dug, and it is appropriate for two people to walk together. It does not need to be too deep, as long as the horses can pass it. Therefore, a lot less manpower is needed.
There are thirty people in each group, ten of whom are responsible for digging snow paths, and the other twenty who are responsible for building snow houses along the way to ensure that everyone can stay in a warm place at all times. Each group takes turns for an hour, and even if a team of three to four hundred people
Twelve hours of continuous earning can also ensure that no one has ten hours of rest every day. This distribution is very good and has won everyone's users. As the first echelon, Thorns took the lead and started to take action. He pointed in a random direction.
, and dug out the first pickaxe.
The snow was sparse, and even though the weather was cold and freezing, it was still not very hard. In just one day, they had already dug out more than ten miles. Bailongtan is only a hundred miles in radius. Although they had just entered Bailongtan not long ago, even though there were thorns,
The direction chosen was the farthest one, and it would take less than ten days to leave Bailongtan. This made everyone extremely excited, and they started working extremely quickly.
Su Ren, a half-assed surveyor, is responsible for the direction of the snow path. In order to keep the straight line as much as possible, Su Ren walks back and forth through the snow path without daring to be careless. His words and deeds are related to everyone's life and death, so Su Ren
Be extra careful.
It was getting dark. There was no sun and no stars or moon could be seen. There was a howling cold wind above the head, and beside him were men covered in sweat. Su Ren could no longer smell their scent: "A little to the left, yes, toward the
Right correction! Very good, this is the direction, continue!”
I don’t know how long it took, maybe ten days, maybe thirteen days. When the wind above my head calmed down a little, the bold Hawking straightened up and took a secret glance outside: "Brother, come out, come out."
Got it!"
A shout caused everyone to look up and look around. Su Ren carefully poked his head out of the snowy road, and a hazy pile of rocks appeared in front of him. Although there was still wind, it was much lighter, at least it would not blow anymore.
The hat blew away. The snow here was no longer very thick, and the snow path was only half a person deep. Su Ren didn't recognize the pile of rocks, so he quickly ordered Huang Shisan to find the guide, and he had to find out where they were now.
"It seems, probably, maybe..."
Thorny kicked the guide on the butt: "Damn, what seems possible? You are a fucking guide. You are not sure about this place?"
The guide looked at it more carefully: "It should be Yehuling, that's right. After passing the pile of rocks in front and climbing over a hill, you will find Hami City in the Cheshi Kingdom. Yes, that's the place!" The guide said.
The more I talked, the more excited I became.
Su Ren took a deep breath. He had been to Hami before, where cantaloupe is abundant. Although it is not as delicious as watermelon, it has a different flavor. I just don't know if there is any cantaloupe now. Since I am here, I have to go and see.
Emerging from the snowy road, braving the heavy wind and snow, a group of people hurried towards the pile of rocks. There were not many horses left. Except for a few leaders who sat up, almost all the others' mounts were killed. It was not easy.
The goods brought out from Qianni City were not left. What was burned was not used, and even the sleds used to pull the goods were not spared. There were not enough livestock and sleds, so we could only take away the ones that were used. As for the
All the useless belongings were thrown into the snow.
The name of Rock Beach is very appropriate. There are big rocks everywhere, and it is impossible to move the sled. We entered Yehu Ridge with people and horses, and finally escaped from the black storm. I sat down in the snow and grabbed a handful.
Snow stuffed into the mouth, looking at the black storm raging on Bailong Beach, everyone felt lingering fear. The originally white Bailong Beach was now dark, as if the dark clouds from the sky suddenly fell to the ground, killing Bailong Beach.
Cover. Lightning, strong wind, flying snow and roar are the most common manifestations of black storm.
After more than ten days of hard work, everyone was almost exhausted. When digging the snow path, we all lost our energy when we were out of danger. We could fall asleep in the snow with such loud snoring. The bramble whipped everyone awake, and the woodcutter
Chopping wood and cooking. After dark, a simple camp was set up in a wind-sheltered valley in Yehuling. It was still quiet in the camp before it got dark, and there was no other sound except snoring.
Su Ren was lying on the thick weeds, sleeping in the dark, but with a faint smile on his lips: "Lucky, what a lucky!" (To be continued)