In front of Loushan Pass.
It was night at this time, and several birdsong suddenly sounded in the pass.
The length of the call seemed very strange. To ordinary people's ears, it was the call of a local bird.
But to some thoughtful people, it represents some kind of signal.
"Are the people you sent really reliable?"
Luo Xingchen, who was hiding in the darkness, looked at Xiongguan ahead and whispered.
"Those people are the secret agents I sent to hide in the pass many years ago. They have legitimate status in the pass. Two of them are officers. There are not many troops stationed in the pass this time. There are only about 2,000 people. Many of them are wounded soldiers. As long as we can open the city gate and enter the pass, we will definitely be able to seize it."
Li Ruili's eyes were filled with fiery emotions.
If he can really capture Loushanguan, he will definitely be remembered for his first contribution. He will no longer be an ordinary local general. According to the practice of Daqi, he will be knighted and become a real general.
Generally speaking, generals who lead troops are called generals, but a true general is at least fifth grade.
Now Li Ruili happened to be in the sixth rank and was awarded the rank of Colonel Zhaoxin. He needed to move up one rank and from the fifth rank to be awarded the title of General in Military Strategy.
"It's better to be cautious and send an army to try."
Luo Xingchen did not completely believe Li Ruili's judgment.
Luo Xingchen sent a team of 100 people. If they could really enter the gate, these 100 people would be enough to hold the city gate. If the city gate couldn't be opened, it would be useless for the Grandmaster warriors to come.
Now there is a signal coming from inside, but the city gate has never been opened.
"It's past the agreed time, will something happen?"
After waiting for a while, the city gate in front was still firmly closed.
The huge city gate cannot be opened by human power at all, and the various instruments around it can break through the defense of the master warrior from a long distance.
"Wait a moment."
As time went by, Li Ruili's heart gradually sank.
Inside, something happened.
The internal response that was supposed to open the city gate had no message.
"If it fails, cancel the plan."
Luo Xingchen sighed. At this time, he needed to bring this force back to the camp. Otherwise, when the soldiers were exhausted and there was a surprise attack from the opposite side, they would probably be defeated.
On the battlefield, what is fought is the overall strength, and personal strength does not play a decisive role in it.
No matter how stubborn Li Ruili was, he could not make the soldiers persist.
If nothing can be done, retreat.
Fortunately, everyone's retreat was relatively smooth.
After the soldiers successfully retreated into the camp, Li Ruili came to the Chinese army's tent where Luo Xingchen was.
"Commander, you are guilty of underestimating your position."
Li Ruili knelt down on one knee to plead guilty. He was very upset at this time. He vowed to make sure that the arrangements were made, but in the end there was no disturbance at all and the whole plan failed completely.
"Commander Li, get up quickly. I can't blame you for this. Everything depends on people and God. Who knows what kind of changes have happened in the pass."
"I see, there are capable people in the pass." Luo Xingchen said.
Li Rui stood up and stood aside and said: "The guard of Loushanguan is Yang Qiluo. This man is ambitious and talented, but he has little ability, but he is more stable and extremely loyal to Yang Yuanhua."
"So, Yang Yuanhua picked a good candidate. To guard Loushanguan, what he wants is someone who is stable, loyal and steady. He is suitable."
Luo Xingchen said.
"It was suitable at first, but as he got older, Yang Qiluo changed..." Li Rui said.
"What changes?"
"He is greedy for drink and lust. It is said that he has eighteen concubines and indulges in drinking every day." Li Rui said.
"Can Yang Yuanhua still tolerate it?" Luo Xingchen frowned.
"Yes, Yang Yuanhua himself is that kind of person. In his opinion, as long as you are loyal to him, everything else is trivial."
Li Ruili explained.
"Yang Yuanhua will not last long. I think the Yang family of Bozhou will fall into his hands sooner or later."
Luo Xingchen concluded.
Loushanguan is such an important place, and the generals who defend it are of such quality. Do you really think that Loushanguan is insurmountable?
"That is inevitable, but if this opportunity is lost, it will be difficult to attack the city recently." Li Ruili sighed.
"It's difficult to attack even if it's difficult. Let them relax and have a rest tonight before setting off tomorrow."
Luo Xingchen said.
No matter what, Loushanguan must be attacked. In the next few days, reinforcements will definitely arrive, and it will be even more difficult then.
Of course, Luo Xingchen did not expect to capture it immediately. His purpose was of course to build the plank road openly and secretly attack Chen Cang.
The purple smoke has already set off with the water ions.
…
The edge of the Hundred Thousand Mountains.
Zi Yan rides on a horse.
This horse is a breed from the southwest. It is used to walking in the mountains and has full endurance.
"Senior Shui Liong, this mountain road is rugged. Is it inconvenient to ride a horse?"
This is the issue that Zi Yan is most concerned about now.
So what if there is a way? If it is that kind of rugged mountain road, then it is meaningless for the army to march, and only a few warriors can follow the road to Banzhou.
What's the special value in that?
Because powerful warriors can go to Banzhou on their own, it is not a problem for Ziyan to want to go to Banzhou now.
Individual warriors going to Bozhou cannot change the situation of the war at all.
"If you can ride a horse, follow the poor road."
Shui Ion walked forward with an indifferent expression. The horse she was riding was also a local breed and was adapted to the mountain environment.
Zi Yan had doubts in her heart, but that didn't stop her from following the water ion.
The road there is indeed very strange. It is often full of mountains and rivers, and there is no way out.
I thought there was no road ahead, but when I turned around, I saw another hidden road on the side of the mountain, and horses could pass on these roads.
"Is there no road there?"
After two days, Zi Yan finally saw a big mountain lying in front of him.
Back and forth, she could see no passable road.
"This is the most critical section of the road. Look here."
Shui Liang came to the side of the mountain, and she knocked on the mountain wall a few times. Then, a cave appeared on the side. It was dark to the side and down, and the direction leading to it was unclear.
"There is actually a passage here, I haven't heard anyone say anything about it."
Ziyan has lived among the indigenous people for a long time. When the elders of the Gu family and other families chatted with her, they never mentioned the passage here.
"There are too many secrets hidden in Shiwanda Mountain. Many people don't know it. They are often created in ancient times. This passage was also opened by ancient Qi practitioners."
Shui Ion explained: "Look here, it is impossible for ordinary people to develop it. Many of the methods of ancient Qi practitioners are beyond imagination."
"Go down and have a look."
Zi Yan hesitated for a moment, but decided to go down and explore the passage. If it was blocked here, she felt that she would be trapped and die if she couldn't get out.
But she had no choice.
(End of chapter)
