"General. The land in mountain villages is precious. In order not to compete with the living people for land, the elders will choose a cemetery for themselves before they die. Usually it is a very dangerous place."
"The ancestral tomb in our village is in a cave. It is six hills away from Xingshi Mountain, which is quite far away. The entrance is very small, and people can only climb in. But there is a cave inside, and the cave extends in all directions. There is a legend that one of the lines , can lead directly to the north of Xingshi Mountain."
"This is a legend. I have gone up to Xingshi Mountain before, but I never found the exit."
"It's possible that the exit was blocked by vegetation."
Zhang Mutou said while observing Wu Nian's expression. Still worried that Wu Nian would kill him in a rage.
Wu Nian narrowed his eyes slightly. This was really just a legend.
but.
Wu Nian stood up and walked out of the tent, quickly reached a high place in the camp and observed the terrain of Xingshi Mountain.
Guan Jinhan followed closely and stood beside Wu Nian.
"General. Let's not talk about whether this thing is true. Even if it is true, the entrance of the cave can be covered by vegetation and has not been discovered by Liu Chong. It should not be big."
"This way. Even if we send a thousand soldiers there, we still need to line up to get out of the cave."
"Besides, the mountain is almost occupied by Liu Chong's military camp. We don't have much of a foothold after leaving the cave. We can't wait for everyone to get out of the cave before launching an attack."
Guan Jinhan said in a deep voice.
"Yeah." Wu Young nodded lightly and agreed.
Xingshi Mountain is high in the north and low in the south. In the higher places in the north, there are raised peaks. If Zhang Mutou is right, the cave is on the mountain peak, next to Liu Chong's military camp.
They have no foothold. And if the entrance to the cave is small, you have to queue up to get out. Once discovered by Liu Chong, arrows will be fired and all of them will die.
This matter, even if it is true, plays a relatively small role.
"But it is also a threat. For example, assuming that the cave is really connected. We choose to attack tonight. First, let two teams of people bluff on the east and west mountain roads, pretending to be a night attack. Attract Liu Chong's defenders Army, gather in the east and west."
"Then we sent troops into the cave and attacked from the north."
"There's a slight chance of success. No?"
Wu Nian narrowed his eyes, and a trace of light shone in them.
"But there is a high probability that it will fail." Guan Jinhan shook his head and expressed his disapproval.
There was a smile in Wu Nian's eyes, but he did not continue the topic, but asked: "What do you think of this old man?"
"A person who is greedy for money. And he probably has evil intentions." After thinking for a moment, Guan Jinhan said disdainfully: "He said it himself, he is asking for money. He is not a "righteous man" who wants to help us. This proves that in his heart, we There is no difference from the Mongolian people."
"And if we really use this cave, his ancestors are buried in the cave."
"We must have damaged his ancestral grave. But he didn't hesitate."
"Mostly a villain."
"By the way. That's what I think too. So is this possible? If I give him a reward and let him go, will he tell Liu Chong the news?"
Wu Nian smiled, his eyes full of calculations.
"General, what do you mean? To lure Liu Chong out?" Guan Jinhan heard the music and knew the elegant meaning, his eyes lit up and he said.
"Yes. Let's first send people to follow the old man to look for Tantantan. If it is true, we will give him money and let him go down the mountain. Send people to keep an eye on him."
"If he informs Liu Chong again and gets a second reward, Liu Chong will definitely be moved after hearing this. He may leave the stronghold and ambush me."
"After all, I have repeatedly encountered obstacles in his hands. He should be full of confidence now."
"Of course. The old man doesn't have to go and report. If the old man doesn't go and report, we will carry out the plan just now. Launch a night attack, attacking in the east and in the west."
"Although the possibility of success is low, it is still better than a forceful attack."
Wu Nian nodded and said.
"You can try it." Guan Jinhan thought about it carefully and agreed.
The two looked at each other and returned to the Chinese army's tent. Inside the account. Guan Jinhan and Wu Nian left all of a sudden. Zhang Mumu was a little restless, but he didn't dare to stand up and move around, and his face gradually turned pale.
When he saw the two men coming back, he exhaled.
"Don't worry, old man. I will keep my word. If I say I won't kill you, I won't kill you. But as for the reward, I have to wait until the matter is confirmed before I can give it to you."
Seeing that Zhang Mumu was uneasy, Wu Nian comforted him. Then he said: "I'm going to send someone to investigate. You go with me. If the matter is confirmed, you can come back to receive the reward."
Zhang Mumu was not surprised, but breathed a sigh of relief. He did not go deep into the cave to check this ancestral legend, let alone dare to.
It extends in all directions, who knows where it leads, and whether there are any ghosts?
This is business, only if the goods are genuine can you make money.
There will be a reward only if the legend is true.
Very reasonable.
He prayed in his heart. "Ancestors, ancestors. I hope the legends you handed down are true."
"Yes." Zhang Mumu bent down and said.
"Yes." Wu Nian nodded, and immediately sent his own soldiers to take Zhang Mutou away and hand him over to the spies. Today's attack ends here.
Qianhu, who was in charge of the attack, led his troops back to the camp to rest.
Together with Guan Jinhan, he waited for the news.
This wait is two days.
This afternoon. Wu Nian and Guan Jinhan were talking in the tent, and the soldiers said that the spy had returned with Zhang Mutou.
Wu Nian quickly asked his soldiers to bring the people in.
soon. A spy and Zhang Mutou walked in together, both of them looking happy.
When Wu Nian saw their expressions, a stone fell from his heart.
"Report to the general. That's true. The cave extends in all directions. We explored it for two days. Two of the brothers almost died in it. We found a route that leads directly to the north of Xingshi Mountain."
"It's just that some places in the cave are very small, with only room for one person to move forward, and it's difficult to walk. The exit is also very small, with only room for one person to get out. It's blocked by vegetation."
The spy bent down and reported the truth.
"Okay. You and your brothers have worked hard. Come down and have a good meal and drink to calm down the shock." Wu Nian nodded and said sympathetically.
"Yes." The spy responded with his fists clasped, turned around and went down.
"Okay. This matter is settled. Old sir, on behalf of the entire Han people in Liaodong, thank you." Wu Nian stood up, bowed deeply to Zhang Mutou, and thanked you.
"Don't dare." Zhang Mutou said quickly, muttering in his heart. "What's the point of my gratitude? What's the reward?"
Of course Wu Nian did not forget the reward and turned to look at Guan Jinhan. Guan Jinhan nodded and stood up and walked to the inner tent. When he came out, he held a large silver ingot in one hand, which was a hundred taels.
Looking at the white money, Zhang Mumu's eyes suddenly straightened.
Darling, I have never seen such a big piece of silver before. It can last a lifetime.
Wu Nian took the silver, solemnly raised it in front of Zhang Mutou, and said in a deep voice: "Old sir."
"Thank you again. You revealed this news to me and not to the damn Mengyuan Dog."
"You are a Han Chinese at heart. Your ancestors are on top. I will definitely protect your family and make it prosperous."
Guan Jinhan narrowed his eyes, the general was really good at seducing. This was to lure the old man to tell Liu Chong the news.
