The highest and most extensive Tianqing Plateau in Zhongzhou is located in Kunlun.
In comparison, Genting Highlands is slightly inferior in height, and its area is more than half the difference.
But if someone has climbed two plateaus respectively, they will only admit that the Tianqing Plateau is vast, but they will not believe it to death. If the height of the Genting Plateau ranks second in Zhongzhou, why does the Tianqing Plateau rank first?
Firstly, it is because most of the routes up to Tianqing Plateau from east to west are steeper, but they are shortcuts.
Normally, you can go up by walking slowly for two or three days. If you are in a hurry, it only takes one day and one night.
The Genting Plateau is like a giant ship that broke out of the water from the bottom of the sea, with the stern still in the sea and the bow raised to the sky. The overall trend of the plateau is gradually rising from the southwest to the northeast. From the north to the southeast of the plateau, there is no The cliffs where you can stay.
Therefore, although the road up the mountain is quite gentle, it basically has to cross more than half of the mountain to reach it. No matter how fast you walk, it will be difficult to reach it in less than a day and a half.
Secondly, because the clouds on the Azure Plateau are in the sky, they are out of reach.
But the clouds in Genting Highlands are under your feet and you can touch the sky!
"The dangerous building is a hundred feet high, and you can pick the stars with your hands. Don't dare to speak loudly, for fear of scaring the heavens."
This poem, which has been recited for thousands of years, is said to have been composed by the well-known poet when he traveled to Yunding alone and stayed overnight here.
After two and a half days, a group of about sixty people finally passed through the clouds and reached the plateau.
It was noon, even though the clouds were at their thinnest, almost everyone, out of curiosity, finding it rare, or finding it interesting, reached out to grab a handful of clouds that were usually only visible in the sky.
There is no doubt that everyone has caught nothing, and there is nothing special except a little moisture in their hands.
On the Genting Highlands, let alone being good at detecting clouds, even taking a big breath will feel like swallowing a mouthful of saliva.
As Dexing got closer to his destination, the height of the clouds gradually changed from surrounding him to reaching everyone's feet.
It is not easy for people to climb the plateau, and it is also the same for horses. Therefore, starting from the middle of Genting Plateau, the group has switched to letting the horses haul their luggage and went down to the ground to lead the horses.
At this time, stepping on the clouds under your feet is indeed the fun of flying in the clouds.
As for whether you can pick the stars with your bare hands, you have to wait until night falls.
It's just that they are not here to enjoy the mountains and rivers. There are some things that they need to find out and settle before they can feel at ease.
However, seeing a large-scale tent camp just three or four miles ahead, they did not rush to rest. Instead, they chose a nearby place surrounded by shale to rest for a while.
The shale on the Genting Plateau is like autumn leaves, either scattered and scattered to form small stone hills, or gathered and stacked to erect a peak or a barrier, or layered layer by layer to form a huge stone platform that is not even flat. .
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However, even if you have excellent eyesight, even if you are standing at the highest point of Genting Plateau, it is difficult to have a panoramic view of the whole plateau, not to mention that there are many blind spots and shadows among the ups and downs.
This group of people's route from the bottom of the mountain to the mountain and the resting place they chose were so particular.
Where they are now, they can not only observe multiple movements, but also monitor the big tent camp three or four miles away. At the same time, they are also in a blind spot in the direction of the big tent camp.
After confirming that the situation was safe, everyone was also making final preparations for the possible fight that would follow, either taking water to moisten their throats, beating their legs and shoulders, or closing their eyes to take a nap.
Sima Jie, whose face was covered with scars, took a sip of the strong wine in his bag to refresh himself and quench his thirst, and came to Jun Chi's wheelchair with his newly replaced crutches that were severely worn.
Sixty-three people from Qingtian came here, all equipped with horses. When everyone dismounted and started walking, Jun Chi returned to his usual wheelchair and turned the wheelchair on his own to climb the mountain.
Sima Jie noticed that since Yin Shi passed through the clouds just now, Jun Chi had only used his right hand to turn the wheelchair. His other left hand, which was also too pale, had been holding on tightly, as if unwilling to let go.
Withdrawing his gaze, he turned his gaze to the big tent camp in the distance surrounded by clouds and mist, and then glanced at the surrounding scenery. A wave of memories poured into Sima Jie's mind, and he sighed and asked: "The last time I came here, Was it twenty years ago?”
"Well, we have known each other for twenty years."
Jun Chi answered quickly. Apparently he recalled the past and guessed that Sima Jie came to "reminisce about the past" with him.
Although this seems somewhat inappropriate.
Sima Jie continued: "Times have passed and the world has changed. This place has changed a lot from what I remember."
Jun Chi said: "Yes, haven't you and I also changed a lot?"
Sima Jie smiled bitterly and said: "Yes, twenty years ago, I was still in the army. I still have my legs and I don't use crutches as weapons."
Jun Chi smiled, also with a bitter smile, and said: "Twenty years ago, I was not in a wheelchair."
Sima Jie took advantage of the situation and asked: "So, you think of yourself back then and now, and you can't let go?"
The pale left hand finally slowly let go, and of course it was empty.
Jun Chi looked at the empty palms and replied: "From the past to now, everything I pursue has been in vain. There is nothing I can't let go of."
Sima Jie said: "The authorities are confused, but those who watch are clear. You may have reconciled with yourself, let go of the past, and let go of the future, but you still can't let go of us..."
Jun Chi heard what Sima Jie said - otherwise, you wouldn't have had to ask Mo Shang for permission to lead everyone here after the fifth general raised his concerns about the Genting Plateau.
"Do you still remember when there were the most brothers in the Qingtian Gang?" Jun Chi acquiesced to Sima Jie's statement.
Sima Jie looked towards the horizon and said firmly: "Five hundred people, you were quite emotional about this at that time."
Jun Chi smiled bitterly, ripples appeared on his pale face, showing the creases of time that are not easy to see on ordinary days, and said: "Yes, that was only four years ago. What's ridiculous is that there are five hundred people, and I haven't even seen them one by one. You know, in just three or two years, there are only sixty-three people left."
Sima Jie said: "So you almost don't drink alcohol now. Do you want to make yourself feel guilty, stay awake, and be cautious at all times, so that you don't let others die for you because of your own mistakes?"
"You said a lot today, and they were very sharp, but they were all quite right." Jun Chi lowered his head and closed his eyes, pinched his eyebrows with his hands, and raised his head again, but his eyes were not full of energy, but full of annoyance. His own annoyance: “I don’t know whether it’s bad luck, good fortune, or whether I’m not qualified. I really can’t do what a leader should do. Every decision I make is always accompanied by huge sacrifices, which always makes me regret it. Endless."
Sima Jie took out the wine bag from his belt, handed it to Jun Chi, and said, "This is why I came to you to reminisce."
Jun Chi hesitated for a moment, but still took the wine bag, opened the cork, and took a sip of wine into his mouth, feeling the pungent taste in his mouth.
Sima Jie smiled slightly when he saw this, and the scars on his face seemed to be completely healed at this moment, allowing him to return to the past.
"That year, my father was ordered by General Helan to retake the central and northern hinterland and the strategic commanding heights of Genting Battlefield. I accompanied the army, and you Qingtian people came to support us as Jianghu rebels. That was the first time we met.
"It is said that Jianghu and the imperial court are incompatible, but in the face of national justice, we fought for the country and still forged a deep friendship."
After a sip of wine, Jun Chi seemed to have more desire to talk. He wanted to patiently listen to Sima Jie finish talking about the reason for reminiscing about the past, but when he heard this, he laughed at himself about the predicament he had encountered.
"It is precisely because I am close to you that I have discovered that soldiers and officials are all human beings, and they all have their own needs and need to help each other.
"Then I committed a mistake and became greedy. I purposefully made friends with individual court officials in order to seek convenience and benefit from them.
"Especially when he got too close to Commander Chi, he almost became his exclusive bodyguard, and even got himself killed.
"I was injured and nearly died, and it's just a disease. It's not worth it to lose several close brothers.
"Even so, we have to thank the Feather Tribe that their original intention in attacking us was to repel us, not to kill us all. Otherwise, you and I would have become lonely ghosts.
"The most ironic thing is that it took many years to find out that Nachier was actually a Wala man..."
Sima Jie put his hand on Jun Chi's shoulder. He was also one of the witnesses of this series of events. He knew how deeply this incident had affected Jun Chi. He changed from an ambitious tiger to a head-scratcher who always blamed himself. And there is a sick tiger who is afraid of hands and feet.
He did not continue what Jun Chi said, but continued his previous expression.
"You and I are old acquaintances and have gone through life and death together. I admire your conduct and you treat me as a friend. So when we were in Medicine Valley, when you invited me to join the Qingtian Clan to see the different scenery in the world, Of course I have no reason to refuse.
"I'm glad that I, Sima Jie, haven't misjudged you until now.
“The world of martial arts does not care about one’s heart, and there is no one who is perfect in one’s heart.
"Just like Mo Shang, looking from the past to the future, he may have anticipated Feng Chen's death during the Hundred Flowers Conference, but remained silent, and never mentioned the matter of revenge for Feng Chen, but regardless of the current situation, Despite the chaos and difficult environment, he managed to defend the Xiaoyue Alliance and gained the trust and support of the four guardians.
"During the Hundred Flowers Conference, there were several big gangs from all over Kyushu. Now Xiaoyue Alliance has the least casualties and the most stable gang situation.
"Are you saying Mo Shang is selfish?
“Nature is selfish.
“But he never fell behind when it was time to step up.
"This was true when the Xiaoyue Alliance was in the most turmoil, it was true when facing Tu Wanfang at the foot of Jiulian Mountain, it was true when Long Duoduo wanted to seek revenge from Zhantian, and it was true when he was fighting against the Oala Army.
“Feng Chen is a person who cares about the overall situation and never puts his personal safety above the gang.
"Not only did Mo Shang learn from Feng Chen's magnanimity in swordsmanship, but he also caught up with Feng Chen in terms of layout.
"In addition to stabilizing the Xiaoyue Alliance so that the gang brothers will not lose their resistance under the general trend, we also win over our Qingtian Clan and the Crescent Alliance to create a strong alliance with the imperial court. If we can After successfully surviving the invasion of foreign barbarians, Xiaoyue Alliance will surely reach the top of the martial arts world.
"Feng Chen on the other side will also feel proud and gratified.
"You are similar to Feng Chen and Mo Shang, you are always trying to make the gang better and make everyone more motivated.
"It's just that the Qingtian people's foundation is still a little worse than that of the Xiaoyue Alliance, which is based on the nomadic tribe. Not to mention that there are four extraordinary guardians in the Xiaoyue Alliance who are protecting us.
"In the end, the help that a person with limited abilities like me can bring to you is too limited.
“When there is no particularly big opportunity or turning point, we should do whatever we are doing at whatever level we are at.
"The Oala army is approaching the city, and the Xiaoyue Alliance's discipline and combat effectiveness allow them to advance and retreat on the battlefield in a controlled manner.
"Our role has been greatly reduced, and the Crescent Alliance can only do hard work and ensure logistics.
“The fifth general is worried about the safety of the rear, and there is no one more suitable than you and me to come to Genting to find out.
"Brothers who follow me without landing are all choices made by themselves.
“You just have to take responsibility for your choices, and we’ll take responsibility for ours.
"Besides, I have also died once, and I have even had experiences that are more painful than death. Why should I be afraid of a mere death?"
“Also, I don’t agree with the concept of lonely ghosts.
"If you can die with your friends, confidants, and brothers, at least you won't be alone!"
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Genting Plateau has high altitude, low temperature, light wind and heavy humidity.
This kind of area is not suitable for long-term living, but it is a valuable place for military training.
Many generals led their troops to Yunding to sharpen their guns in battle shortly before the war.
After going down the mountain, it really has the potential to swallow thousands of miles, at least two or three times more than usual.
The height of Genting Highlands naturally makes it a commanding height.
A catapult turret was erected from the north to the southeast of the Ring Plateau, which was enough to form high-altitude firepower to crush the area three or four miles away.
In addition, given that Yunding Plateau is located in the hinterland of central and northern Zhongzhou, starting from Qingning in the west, looking at the wilderness in the north, Qin in the east, Longdi in the south, and most importantly, the foot of the southwest mountain is close to Yangguan Avenue, it is also destined to Genting Plateau is a strategic location in the north of Zhongzhou.
Although the dynasties of Zhongzhou have never set up garrison posts and stockpiled heavy troops on the Yunding Plateau, they have paid more and more attention to it.
In the past two to three hundred years, the imperial court would dispatch more than two battalions of troops to be stationed at the foot of the Genting Plateau all year round.
A shift system is implemented, with fifty people stationed on the plateau every half month.
Once the relationship between Zhongzhou and Oara became tense, the rotating guards on the mountain began to strengthen daily patrols on the plateau. In addition to expanding patrols in the surrounding areas, the base camp at the foot of the mountain also had to report the situation in the rear to the front lines every ten days.
What is being guarded against is a fire in the backyard that endangers the front line.
The above information is what Jiang Yichen and Leng Mei learned from the ANBU.
Generally speaking, Jianghu people rarely pay attention to the geographical conditions related to battlefield battles.
But Genting Highlands is an exception, because twenty years ago some Jianghu people also fought with foreign barbarians on it.
Most of this generation of Zhongzhou people know Genting Highlands well, but I have never forgotten this place.
Therefore, the information that ANBU can provide is very detailed, but it lacks the map of Genting Plateau.
Even ANBU has trouble finding people to go to the plateau from time to time to record the shale landforms that may be constantly undergoing new changes due to wind and rain.
Luo Piaoling, who had only been studying military science in recent years, obviously also noticed the strategic location of Genting Plateau.
Immediately after Jiang Yichen and Leng Mei left Jinzhou City, they received a souvenir from Luo Piaoling from the Anbu.
Chu Hanxiong led the Twelve Tiansha Sects led by Tiansha Palace to defect to Wala. In addition to attacking Ulanbat, he is likely to send people to seize the commanding heights of Genting Plateau and give Wala a big gift.
The Fifth Marquis should be able to see some clues from the battlefield and divide his troops to defend, but with a huge offensive from the north, his manpower will definitely be stretched thin.
To prevent any unexpected events, Luo Piaoling has asked Si'er and Piaoying to come to the rescue first, hoping that Jiang Yichen and Leng Mei will come to provide additional protection.
Sure enough, after Jiang Yichen and Leng Mei arrived at the foot of Yunding Plateau, they found that the soldiers from both battalions had been dead for some time.
The person who reported the information to the front line was probably someone from the Twelve Heavenly Evil Sects pretending to be one.
It is not difficult for the Twelve Heavenly Evil Sects, who have been trying to get involved in the Zhongzhou government for a long time, to fake wartime secret reports.
The two decided to go up the mountain to see what happened before making other decisions.
Although Jiang Yichen once again invited General Hei to come here, General Hei was old after all. It was not difficult to carry the two of them at low altitudes, but it was still a bit difficult to climb up the plateau.
So the two of them climbed to the top of the plateau before dawn on September 9th.
Jiang Yichen and Leng Mei settled General Hei down, and after only taking a short rest, they sneaked close to the sentry towers and temporary tents to investigate the situation.
They discovered that there were soldiers on the mountain and that they had been replaced.
The two were afraid of alerting the enemy, so they chose to remain dormant to learn more about the situation.
The strange thing is that they rarely hear any news about the battle situation on the front line from these fake soldiers. Instead, they often hear them talking about a two-story bear!
That afternoon, while Jiang Yichen was still staring at the hard-to-eat dry food in his hand, he faintly heard the sound of gold and iron clashing in the distance, as well as the roar of a bear!
