By the time they returned to Xipingguan, the sun had already set and the group was freezing.
Until he returned to the camp, Su Yi couldn't help but shiver a few times, and muttered: "You said that the entire Qin land has four distinct seasons, but only there, only a few dozen miles away from Xipingguan, there is always accumulation of rain. Snow."
There are more than one mountain range covered with snow all year round. There is nothing strange about this. Xiao Yuan said: "We visited the snow mountain for the first time today. We only walked on the edge and encountered wolves. The deeper we go, the more dangerous it will be. It is not unreasonable for the surrounding villagers to regard it as a forbidden area.”
As he spoke, he added: "Presumably, this is also the reason why Xirong has never passed through the snow-capped mountains. There must be wild beasts in the depths."
"Then what are your plans next?" Zhao Mu asked.
Xiao Yuan muttered: "Well... I definitely have to go to this snow mountain. I don't know for sure, but I feel uneasy. If there really is a Snow Clan, that woman from before must be one. However, let's wait for the next one from Qinzhou first. Let’s talk about it after the batch of supplies arrives.”
He has been stationing troops at Xipingguan for three months. Although he brought a lot of food and grass before, he has 50,000 soldiers under his command, and now there are more than 10,000 new soldiers. The soldiers need to eat every day.
However, over in Qinzhou, Liu Yuzhi has almost prepared the next batch of grain supplies and is preparing to send them to Xiping Prison.
On the other side, Beiling County.
This place has long been occupied by Xirong, and rows of soldiers can be seen walking in every street in the city.
To put it bluntly, this city is the springboard for Xirong to attack Xipingguan. Their rear troops will stop here to rest and then rush to Xipingguan.
In the county hall.
The Xirong general responsible for attacking Qin this year is named Xianda, and he is also the main fighting faction within Xirong.
He was about forty years old, with a thick beard and disheveled hair. There was a rope tied to his forehead and a round ornament on it.
Their clothing and etiquette are different from those of the Chinese. At this time, the Xirong generals gathered. Xian Da also looked around and said straight to the point: "In half a month, it will be the autumn harvest season in the Central Plains. This time, we must enter the territory of Qin. Carry out extensive raids.”
As soon as he finished speaking, someone said: "General, Zhao Mu at Xiping Pass is very difficult to deal with. Should we still attack with force this time?"
"No!" Xianda pointed directly at the map and said, "This time, let's go from here! Catch them off guard!"
"Snow mountain?" Everyone looked at each other after hearing this. They looked at each other first, and then someone immediately said: "But general, General Zhekang also had this plan last year, but he lost his troops deep in the snow mountain. There were too many beasts there. , our army simply can’t get through.”
The Zhekang he mentioned was the general who attacked Qin before. Due to the unfavorable war situation, he was unable to break through. This year, Xirong was replaced by Xianda.
When Xianda heard this, he said unceremoniously: "That's Zhekang's incompetence! He marched rashly without understanding the situation at all. As far as I know, there is a group of people deep in the snowy mountains called the Snow Clan. They have a kind of The ability to control beasts, otherwise, one can survive surrounded by ferocious beasts."
"The general means..."
Xianda sneered and said: "After many inquiries, I have the specific location of the Snow Clan. Our army can find them and let them lead the way. Can't we safely cross the snow mountain?"
Hearing what he said, everyone looked at each other first, and then saluted in unison: "The general is wise——"
A few days later, Xianda led an army of 20,000 people, setting off from Beiling and entering the snowy mountains.
They came in from the other side of the mountain range and encountered no danger at first. But after more than an hour, they arrived at the edge of the snow-capped mountains and encountered the same pack of wolves.
But Xianda was well prepared this time. Not only did he bring enough dry food, but he also had a complete set of bows and crossbows. This situation was also what he expected.
Undoubtedly, before the wolves could launch their attack, under Xianda's order, the Xirong soldiers had already taken the lead in bending their bows and arrows and started shooting at the wolves indiscriminately.
The howling of the alpha wolf and the whining of the pack of wolves sounded from time to time.
The random arrows never broke, and snow wolves were shot to the ground one after another, but they still kept going.
Under the impact, countless Xirong soldiers were also thrown to the ground, letting out pitiful howls.
"Quick! Protect the general——"
"Kill all these beasts!"
Shouts and screams came and went.
It was a fierce fight, and the white snow was covered with blood.
Half an hour later, a large number of soldiers and countless snow wolves had fallen around.
Seeing this scene, a Xirong general couldn't help but approached Xianda, swallowed his saliva and said: "General, we have lost so many warriors just on the outside. If we go further in..."
Xianda glanced at him and said confidently: "Don't worry, although we can't cross the snow mountains, we can reach the place where the Snow Clan lives."
Apparently, he had figured it all out before.
Then, 20,000 Xirong soldiers guarded Xianda in the middle and started to march again. Everyone was on guard and extremely nervous.
Just walking and walking like this, naturally encountered several ferocious beasts during this period, and finally threw a corpse on the ground. In the afternoon of that day, Xian Da finally stopped.
On the snow, he first looked around, then with excitement on his face, he pointed forward and said: "We should be there in about fifteen miles!"
"Let's go!" As he spoke, he waved his hand.
About fifteen miles ahead, there are small peaks on both sides, and a small city in the middle. Under the white snow, the city is vast, with hundreds of houses, and it is peaceful. Even far away, you can hear the laughter of children inside. Voice.
In the city, a woman in white was playing with a group of children.
She was about 20 years old. She was dressed in plain clothes and without any makeup. She looked like a cool beauty who did not like the fireworks of the world. But at the moment, she had a warm smile on her face and she was playing something like catching eagles with a group of children. Chicken games.
Children's laughter could be heard from time to time.
At this moment, a loud cry suddenly came from the sky.
It was a snow eagle, circling back and forth in the sky.
The woman immediately looked up, her expression instantly cooled down, and she turned into that cold beauty again.
"Holy Saint, come play with us..." Seeing her stop, a group of children began to shout around her.
"Be good, go home quickly, and be obedient..." the woman coaxed, then walked away away.
At this time, a man appeared out of nowhere, walked quickly to the woman, knelt down on one knee, and saluted respectfully: "Holy Girl."
"Notify the tribe that an outsider is here." The woman spoke concisely, and the look in her eyes became colder.
She also held a jade flute in her hand, but it was decorated with a red string and had gone somewhere.
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