Wang Xiaolie was leaning on a bamboo branch and walking on the snow-covered mountain road with one foot high and one foot low. Cui Qing led the horse aside and said: "The road is slippery in the snow. I don't know how many people fell along the way."

Yes. Zhenfu, why don’t you wait two days for the snow to melt before leaving?”

Wang Xiaoxing 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 defend it, it will be defeated.

The Jin army arrived at Lushi first, and the situation was very unfavorable. I remember a saying that 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.

After walking for who knows how long, he saw a newly built tea shed in front of him. Wang Xiaowen went inside and sat down.

Cui Qing took out the millet pan-fried biscuits he had brought with him, 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 pancake in his hand, Wang Xiaolie was stunned for a while. It was made by the army on a whim based on his past life memories. At that time, he was more playful and didn't take it seriously. Later, it tasted good.

, became one of the official military rations.

Pancakes made from millet will not be as hard as rocks when cooled like corn pancakes, and are not very difficult to bite. If the conditions are right, they can be simply steamed and they will become soft and delicious. In comparison, they are better than pancakes made from white flour.

More suitable for military rations.

After eating a piece of pancake, Wang Xiaolie stood up and looked at the mountains. He asked Cui Qing on the side: "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 Xiaoxing said: "Zhi Niang, last time I took the west road, it was not that difficult. Now I can only walk twenty miles a day, how can I 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, the sky was gloomy, and the snow never melted, so it was certainly difficult to walk. We walked twenty miles in one day, and the army had done their best.

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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 were fine in the Yi River Valley, but once they reached the ridge, it was particularly difficult.

Just as he was about to get up, a soldier hurried over 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 Li Yanxian, the general manager, is leading the army to Lu's!"

Wang Xiaolie took the official document and quickly read it. He asked the soldiers: "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 to the north of Huoshan Pass!"

Putting away the official document, Wang Xiaolie walked around twice and said: "Zhi Niang, God will not 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 fall to the north, and the speed of the Jin army

It’s much faster than us!”

After speaking, 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 be transported in time! If there is a delay, the consequences will be disastrous!"

Cui Qing took 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 transporting food to transport food and grass no matter how difficult it was. Transport as much corn as possible, which is small and easy to satisfy hunger. Some soldiers temporarily put away their weapons and armor.

In Luanchuan, first carry the grain to Lushi.

Instructing the soldiers to send the official document quickly, Wang Xiaoxian pulled the bamboo branch and hurriedly set off on the road.

At the Lushi County Government Office, Li Yanxian, who was tired of work, 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 a loss there, we will

How to 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 is cold and the snow has not melted. Wang Zhenfu is coming to Lushi.

The journey is difficult and we can only wait a few days."

Li Yanxian stamped his feet: "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 the Huoshan Pass is dangerous, we defended it in a hurry and it is very difficult."

Geng Sizong agreed. He hurriedly sent people to find Wang Xiaolie's vanguard and asked 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. Passes have been set up here in the past dynasties. It is ten or twenty miles long from north to south. To the north of the pass, there are many mountains and ravines, and the terrain is dangerous. There is no city built here. In the past, there was only

More than a dozen people defended.

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 in front of him, and a trail winding through the mountain that looked like it had been split with a knife. The road was piled with large rocks 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: "Captain, the Song army in front is occupying the hills on both sides and has blocked large rocks in the valley, making it difficult to get through for a while."

Wei Yi looked at the sun in the sky and said: "Let's set up camp first and have a clear look at the terrain in this area. It won't be too late to tackle the key problem. I have long heard that this volcano pass is the gate of Lushi County. The terrain is steep and we must not be careless.

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The general received the order and ordered his soldiers to set up camp. This area is mountainous and continuous, and there is no large area of ​​flat land to set up camp. Wei Yi could only order his men to set up camp according to the terrain, either on the hillside or in the valley. Several of his men set up camp.

There are thousands of people, 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 supply of food and grass from the rear can be provided, 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 food delivered by the general manager tomorrow, otherwise -"

Shao Yundao 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. At the beginning of the year, the Jin army besieged Shaanzhou. Thanks to Wang Zhenfu who came to rescue him. Dengzhou had many soldiers and horses, and they were 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.
Chapter completed!