Wang Xiaolie walked on the snow-covered mountain road, leaning on a bamboo branch. Cui Qing held the horse aside and said: "It's snowy and the road is slippery. I don't know how many people fell down along the way. Why don't Zhenfu wait for two days for the snow to melt before leaving?"
Wang Xiaolie said: "The Geng Sizong of the Lu family only has more than a thousand people. To be honest, after seeing Luan Chuan's appearance, I doubt whether his army has a thousand people." If Guozhou cannot hold it, it will be defeated. The Jin army arrived at Lushi first, and the situation was very unfavorable. I remember a saying, strategically despise the enemy, but tactically, we must pay attention to the enemy. I believe that the Jin army can be defeated in the end, but in the process, there will be There are many difficulties. We must pay attention to every difficulty and not slack off."
Cui Qing nodded, stretched out a hand to support Wang Xiaolie, and led the horse beside him.
I don’t know how long I walked before I saw a newly built tea shed in front of me. Wang Xiaowen went inside and sat down.
Cui Qing took out the fried millet biscuits she brought, rolled a green onion in it, and handed it to Wang Xiaolie. He poured another glass of water and placed it on the stone.
Looking at the pancakes in his hand, Wang Xiaolie was stunned for a while. This was made by the military on a whim based on the memory of my previous life. At that time, I was more playful and didn't really take it seriously. Later, it tasted so good that it became one of the official military rations.
Pancakes made from millet are not as hard as rocks when cold like corn pancakes, and they are not very difficult to bite. If the conditions are right, it can be steamed briefly and it will become soft and delicious. In comparison, it is more suitable for military rations than cakes made from white flour.
After eating a piece of pancake, Wang Xiaolie stood up and looked at the mountains. Cui Qing asked: "We passed Baodu Village yesterday and walked hard for a long time today. How far are we from Lushi County?"
Cui Qing said: "I asked the guide on the way. There is still nearly seventy miles to go and it will take three or four days."
Wang Xiaolie said: "Zhi Niang, last time we took the west road, it was not that difficult. Now we can only walk twenty miles a day, how can we do it!"
Cui Qing said: "You can't compare it like this. It didn't snow last time, so it was easier to walk. This time it snowed, and the sky was gloomy. The snow never melted, so it was difficult to walk. We walked twenty miles in one day, and the army had done their best. .”
Wang Xiaolie sighed. Nowadays, the army needs to carry swords, guns and armor. It is really difficult to move in this kind of weather. The first two days in the Yi River Valley were fine, but once we reached the ridge, it was extremely difficult.
Just as he was about to get up, a soldier came hurriedly from the front. When he arrived in front of Wang Xiaolie, he crossed his hands and said: "Zhen Fu, report from the front! Guozhou has been attacked by the Jin army, and the general manager Li Yanxian is leading the army to the Lu family!"
Wang Xiaolie took the official document and read it quickly. Asked the soldier: "Is it snowing in Lu?"
The soldier said: "I heard from the person who delivered the official document that the snow in Lu's family is very small and it melts quickly!"
Wang Xiaolie asked again: "Is it snowing north of Lu, especially on the way to Guozhou?"
The soldier said: "No. The snow only fell as far as Huoshan Pass, but not at all north of Huoshan Pass!"
Putting away the official document, Wang Xiaolie walked around twice. Said: "Zhi Niang, God won't take care of us! It snowed heavily in Luanchuan, and it was very difficult for the army to reach Lu's. But it didn't snow in the north, and the Jin army was much faster than us!"
After saying that, Wang Xiaoxian said: "Bring the pen and ink! If the food and grass cannot be transported, what will our army eat when we arrive at Lu's! With Li Yanxian's thousands of people, the food and grass must arrive in time! If there is a delay, the consequences will be disastrous!"
Cui Qing took out a pen and inkstone, took a breath on the ink, and studied the ink hastily.
Wang Xiaolie wrote an official document to Wang Ruohai, asking him to urge the people who transported the grain to transport the grain and grass no matter how difficult it was. Transport as much corn as possible as it is small and easy to satisfy hunger. Some soldiers temporarily left their weapons and armor in Luanchuan, and first carried food to the Lu family.
Instructing the soldiers to send the official document out quickly, Wang Xiaolie pulled the bamboo branch and hurriedly set out on the road.
At the Lushi County Government Office, Li Yanxian, who was tired of his career, took a swig of water and said to Geng Sizong on the side: "Wang Zhenfu said he was here to help. Where is his army now? The Jin Army has arrived at Huoshan Pass. If there is any loss there, we will How can we defend Lushi County?"
Geng Sizong said: "Wang Zhenfu has arrived in Luanchuan County a few days ago, and the vanguard has arrived at Lushi the day before yesterday. However, there was a heavy snowfall in Luanchuan a few days ago. The weather was cold and the snow did not melt. Wang Zhenfu is coming to Lushi. The journey is difficult and we can only wait a few days."
Li Yanxian stamped his foot: "When is this! Why is it snowing at this time? It doesn't snow in the north!"
After saying that, he sat down heavily. After thinking for a while, he said: "Immediately send someone to inform Wang Zhenfu that the Jin army will attack with all its strength. Although Huoshan Pass is dangerous, we defended hastily, which is very difficult."
Geng Sizong promised. Urgently send someone to find Wang Xiaolie's vanguard and ask him to deliver a message to the rear.
Huoshuo Pass is the key point from Guozhou to Lushi. It was originally a pass in the mountains, and a pass was set up here in the past dynasties. It is ten or twenty miles long from north to south, and the northern part of Guan Guan has many mountains, ravines and dangerous terrain. There was no city built here, and only a dozen people used to defend it.
After Li Yanxian withdrew southward, he ordered Shao Yun to lead 500 people to defend here.
Due to the complex terrain, more people are of no use. Moreover, it is difficult to transport food and grass. If there are too many people left, food and grass will not be supplied.
Wei Yi rode his horse to the front of the pass, and saw towering mountains ahead, and a trail winding through the mountains that looked like they had been split with a knife. The road was piled with boulders and filled with thorns, which was obviously done by Li Yanxian's people.
The general from the front came over, crossed his hands and said: "Du Jian, the Song army in front is occupying the hills on both sides and has blocked large rocks in the valley. It is difficult to get through for a while."
Wei Yi looked at the sun in the sky and said: "Set up camp first and have a clear look at the terrain in this area. It won't be too late to attack the key point. I have long heard that this volcano pass is the gate of Lushi County. The terrain is steep and we must not be careless. .”
The general took the order and directed his soldiers to set up camp. This area is all mountainous and continuous, with no large flat areas for camping. Wei Yi could only order his men to set up camp according to the terrain, either on the hillside or in the valley. There are thousands of people under his command, and the camp stretches for miles.
On the mountain ridge, Shao Yun looked at the busy Jin army below and said: "The terrain here is dangerous and it will not be easy for the Jin army to break through. As long as the food and grass from the rear can be supplied, it is just a dream for the Jin army to pass from here!"
Zhao Chengdao on the side said: "We came from Guozhou and didn't bring much food and grass. It's best to have the food delivered tomorrow, otherwise -"
Shao Yun said: "Although Lu's County is small, it can always provide enough food and grass for hundreds of people. Don't worry, there will be food tomorrow! I heard that Wang Zhenfu from the south is coming with troops to help, and I think it won't be long before we reach Lu's. Xiangyang and Dengzhou are both prosperous places, so they must have plenty of food and grass!"
Zhao Cheng nodded: "Yes. The Jin army besieged Shaanzhou at the beginning of the year. Thanks to Wang Zhenfu who led his troops to rescue him. Dengzhou has many soldiers and horses, and they are brave and good at fighting. The last time they faced off against the Jin army in Shaanzhou, they did not fall behind. They are here, After a few battles, maybe we can fight back to Guozhou!"
