Half a month later.
In a hilly terrain.
Large carts were scattered all over the mountains and plains, and the embarrassed people were sitting on the ground, panting.
Some women took the opportunity to open their clothes and feed the babies in their arms.
Seven to eight hundred war horses were scattered everywhere.
Except for a few soldiers, they either stood on high points on guard or hid in trees as secret sentries. The other soldiers were either sitting or lying down and fell asleep within a second.
The flag with the word "Wu" was hung on a bare flagpole and stood on the ground. Because there was no wind, the flags drooped down like eggplants beaten by frost, limp and stiff.
Wang Gui and Zhang Sheng were covered in bloody armor, holding on to the hilts of swords at their waists. After each patrolling with their soldiers and horses, they returned to sit next to the banner with the word "Wu".
"It's been half a month. We have either fought or fled with the Mongolian soldiers, and we have reached our limit. Although we are only one step away from Beishan Fort, we may not be able to get through."
Wang Gui took out a piece of dried meat that was as hard as a stone, bit it hard, and raised his head to reveal a haggard face.
His chin is very pointed and his cheeks are sunken, giving him the image of a sharp-mouthed monkey with cheeks.
"Yes. Although we have worked very hard, we are not generals after all. If nothing else happens, we have really reached our limit." Zhang Sheng raised his head, revealing a face that was almost as haggard as Wang Gui's.
This past half month. The two of them led the team back and forth, either traveling day and night, or fighting fiercely with small groups of Mongolian and Yuan soldiers, spending an unknown amount of energy.
They worked hard.
but. There are limits to human abilities. At this point, they are already helpless. Although Beishan Fort is close at hand, I'm afraid...
The two fell silent as they spoke, and then looked up at the carriage beside them. This carriage is quite large and should be very comfortable to sit in.
but......
The people in the car were either conscious or unconscious for half a month.
"Hey." Wang Gui and Zhang Sheng sighed in unison.
At this moment, a rough-faced man jumped out of the carriage. Because he could not stand firmly, he rolled on the ground. The man simply rolled and crawled to the front of Wang Gui and Zhang Sheng, showing his surprised face. Said: "Two captains, the general is awake."
"Awake?!" Wang Gui and Zhang Sheng stood up together. Wang Gui threw away the dried meat and flew towards the carriage.
Zhang Sheng shouted: "Come here. Boil some water. Make some hodgepodge." Then he also jumped on the carriage.
The two of them stood at the entrance of the carriage, one on the left and the other on the right, lifting the black curtain and looking into the carriage. Wu Nian, who had always been confused, sat there.
"General. How are you? Are you feeling better?"
"General. The hot water will be here soon."
Wang Gui and Zhang Sheng looked at Wu Nian in surprise and said.
Along the way. Wu Nian was almost lying down, and several times they even thought that Wu Nian wouldn't survive. It’s really hard to sit up.
Although Wu Nian was still pale and his eyes were dull, it was really good.
Wu Nian's mind went blank, commonly known as being in a daze. It's like an old computer that hasn't been turned on for a year. After suddenly turning it on, something went wrong.
Wang Gui and Zhang Sheng's cries made Wu Nian's soul return to his body. First his eyes flickered, his pupils became focused, and then his consciousness returned.
Wu Nian squinted his eyes and remembered the scene when he was loaded into the carriage and ordered to leave the city. Then a bright smile appeared on his face, and he looked Wang Gui and Zhang Sheng up and down.
Although they have lost weight, they are also haggard. But still alive, just alive, just alive.
"Thank you for your hard work." Wu Nian said sincerely.
Wang Gui and Zhang Sheng were stunned for a moment, then cried with joy. Being able to say this means that the general has regained consciousness.
This is really great.
In an instant, Wang Gui and Zhang Sheng's bodies were filled with power. This is not only finding the backbone, but also feeling. All the hard work I have endured in the past half month has been worth it.
They successfully led the team and survived as much as possible, waiting for their general to regain consciousness.
This is really awesome.
All the hard work, all the bitterness, all of it.
It's all worth it.
"This is nothing." Zhang Sheng and Wang Gui's eyes were red and the corners of their eyes were slightly astringent. They took a deep breath, stood up straight, and saluted Wu Nian with cupped fists.
Wu Nian smiled and nodded, then shook his head and moved his shoulders. It was sour, so sore. After waiting for a moment, he asked: "How is the situation now?"
"We are still more than fifty miles away from Beishan Fort. But the spies came to report that the pursuers are already very close." Wang Gui's heart tightened, and his thoughts immediately returned to the current situation, and he said in a deep voice.
"Sixty to seventy thousand Mongolian and Han soldiers were surrounded from all directions. Some of the elite Mongolian soldiers were very fast. They were right behind us. But we were so exhausted that we couldn't move."
Zhang Sheng clenched his fists, showing a look of unwillingness.
Wu Nian frowned slightly, but quickly smoothed it over. It's already good that Wang Gui and Zhang Sheng were able to accomplish this without him.
After thinking for a while, Wu Nian asked: "Where is Beishan Fort? Have you sent someone to ask for help?"
He has been outside for a long time, and Beishan Fort has been stable for a long time. With the ability of Liu Zhixing, Li Yong and others, they must have done a good job in recruiting and training people again.
The combination of veterans and new recruits may not be enough to face the Mongolian soldiers head-on. But if you are responsible for the response, it should be enough.
"Three batches of fast horses have been sent back to Beishan Fort to ask for help, but I'm afraid it's too late." Wang Gui said with a wry smile and shook his head.
They did everything they had to do, and Wu Nian woke up. But the current situation is really desperate.
However, Wang Gui and Zhang Sheng still felt at ease.
As long as Wu Nian wakes up, everything will be fine.
If the war must be defeated, these tens of thousands of people may not be able to survive. But Wu Nian can successfully leave here and return to Beishan Fort.
That's it.
As long as Wu Nian is still there.
Their military flag is still there.
Their military spirit is still there.
everything will get better.
Whether it is one hundred thousand people or two hundred thousand people, they are not as important as Wu Nian. Wu Nian didn't know what Wang Gui and Zhang Sheng were thinking.
Wang Gui and Zhang Sheng felt that they had a way out, at least they could escort Wu Nian away.
But Wu Nian wants them all.
He will not give up on these tens of thousands of people.
"Then think of a way to drag reinforcements to pick us up." Wu Nian thought for a while and had an idea in his mind. With a confident smile on his face, he said to Wang Gui, "Get out of the way. I want to take a look at my loyal soldiers."
Wang Gui and Zhang Sheng were stunned for a moment, do they still want to hold on? The current situation is unsustainable no matter how you look at it. But when they looked at the confident smile on Wu Nian's face, something emerged.
The person in front of me must be able to create a miracle.
Their wandering hearts were stunned.
"I'll help you down." Wang Gui stretched out his hand and said.
"No. How can the general be helped down? Where is the majesty? I want to get off the carriage and go see my soldiers."
Wu Nian smiled and shook his head in refusal.
