Zhao Erfeng raised his head, slightly dissatisfied: "All the adults are here, why are you so panicked?"
"Sir, what a great joy. The first team, Wang Hengyue, defeated Jiangka, Panxi, Deden, and recovered Kelado. They achieved four consecutive victories in four days and killed the leader of the rebels, Balangerjie!"
"What? Four battles and four victories? Conquering four towns in just four days?" Zhao Erfeng suddenly stood up with a look of disbelief on his face.
"Exactly, four battles and four victories, Balangerjie's head is being sent!"
Zhao Erfeng's subordinates stood up one after another and congratulated him repeatedly. Zhao Erfeng was overjoyed: "Quickly, send a quick message to the court. Our army to suppress Tibet is as strong as a broken bamboo. We can attack Krasa in just a few days!"
After saying that, he hurriedly asked: "Where is Wang Hengyue now?"
"Reply to your Majesty, Captain Wang is looking for a guide and is preparing to forcibly cross Danda Mountain!"
"Okay, good Wang Hengyue, this minister did not misjudge you!" Overjoyed, Zhao Erfeng suddenly thought: "Where is Shi Fengrong of the second battalion now?"
"The stone pipe belt is still two days away from Jiangka."
"Damn it!" Zhao Erfeng was furious: "The forwards are already preparing to cross Danda Mountain, but the rear group still has two days to go from Jiangka! Wang Hengyue is so powerful alone that he is unstoppable, but Shi Fengrong is slow!
Shi Fengrong is strictly ordered to speed up the march. He must reach Jiangka tomorrow and march quickly to reinforce Wang Hengyue's troops as soon as possible!"
Zhao Erfeng was alternately happy and angry. He was happy because Wang Hengyue's speed was far beyond his imagination; he was angry because Shi Fengrong, as the main force, was so slow.
New Army! It would be great if there were more Wang Hengyue in the New Army...
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"Sir, the guide has been found!"
Wang Hengyue was overjoyed when he heard this: "Please come quickly!"
A young man came in, with a sturdy build and dark skin. As soon as he entered the door, he bowed his head and said, "Common man Jia Haoyang, your lord."
Wang Hengyue was startled: "Are you a Han? Get up and speak."
"Yes!" Jia Haoyang stood up: "The grassroots are Han people. In the fifty-ninth year of Kangxi, the imperial troops entered Tibet in two directions, north and south, and drove away the Mongolian Junggar tribe that had been entrenched in Lhasa and other places for three years. The general town of Yunnan was also ordered to enter Tibet.
, led 600 soldiers to the top of Wahe Mountain. Someone in the army suggested that this mountain is famous for its weirdness and must not be left here. The general reprimanded him and said: I serve the king, and I am not afraid of death, let alone ghosts! So they set up camp with cannons.
There was a heavy snowstorm at night, and the entire army was almost wiped out. Only eight people survived. Later generations felt their loyalty and bravery and built a temple at the foot of the mountain. The grassroots people are the descendants of one of the eight survivors. After their ancestors escaped, they did not want to return to the army.
Therefore, I am looking for a place to settle down. I dare not forget my Han identity, take a Han woman as my wife, and follow Han customs in my family!"
Wang Hengyue nodded slightly: "The officers of our team were also ordered to come to suppress the rebellion. They want to cross Danda Mountain. I want to use you as a guide. Are you willing?"
Jia Haoyang's expression changed: "Sir, please be careful! Danda Mountain is the dividing line between Kham and Tibetan areas, and is the only place that the Tea Horse Road must pass from Qamdo to Lhasa. The mountain is steep and rugged, and it is known as 'Entering Tibet'
The first risk. Especially now that the mountains are closed by heavy snow in winter, the officials, merchants and travelers passing by risk their lives, and many people sleep in the snow-capped mountains."
Seeing Wang Hengyue's frown, Jia Haoyang continued: "Danda Mountain, its Tibetan name is 'Xia Gong La', which means 'Eastern Snow Mountain'. Danda Mountain is the only way to enter Tibet. The mountain is steep and steep.
Mokong, the road is on a cliff, in summer it is muddy and difficult to navigate, and in winter and spring ice and snow form a city. Especially in winter and spring when ice and snow cities are formed, the cold air is biting and piercing, and even if there is a slight breeze, there will be ice avalanches and snow.
There is a risk of collapse. The most frightening thing is that once there is a cold wind, it will be more difficult to breathe, and it may even suffocate people to death. Passers-by can only be dizzy and walk carefully on the paths between the ice cities with sticks.
, if you step carelessly, you will fall down the mountain and be shattered into pieces, so it is called "the first danger in Tibet". There is such a sad song among the local Tibetan people, "My mind is blank on the snow on the top of the mountain. I have even forgotten my loving parents."
Don’t blame me for not going to Lhasa for pilgrimage. It’s Shakun La who prevents me from flying over.’…”
Wang Hengyue glanced at his subordinates, who all showed a hint of fear in their eyes.
Indeed, life and death on the battlefield are nothing, but the power of nature cannot be controlled by humans!
"So, how did the officials who entered Tibet get there?" Wang Hengyue asked with a frown.
"Local Tibetans must worship the mountain god devoutly when they cross the mountain. The first way to worship is to go to the mountain regularly to burn mulberry trees, light cypress branches and other fragrant trees or powder in the incense burner, and let the scent of mulberry trees and powder rise continuously into the sky.
The smoke expresses infinite respect for the mountain god. Second, there is a pile of Mani piles on the top of the mountain or at the mountain pass, and a colorful prayer flag is hung on it during festivals. This is the most common sight in Tibet.
Even when Han drivers cross the mountain pass, they will hang a khata on the Mani pile or the prayer flag pole to pray for a safe journey. Speaking of which, the Danda Mountain God is actually a Han mountain god."
Wang Hengyue and his subordinates became very interested and heard Jia Haoyang say:
"A man from Yunnan joined the army and was frozen to death while crossing Danda Mountain. However, he retained the same demeanor as when he was alive. The locals regarded him as a supernatural being and built a temple to worship him. From this, the most famous Han mountain god in Tibet was born."
Danda Mountain God'."
Wang Hengyue suddenly laughed loudly: "The mountain god is a Han, so what should I fear? Now I am ordered to go to Tibet to suppress the rebellion. Could it be that the Han mountain god does not protect me, but instead protects the rebels? Jia Haoyang, let me ask you if we can
Pass!"
"Yes!" Jia Haoyang's answer was resolute: "If we want to put down the rebels, the common people will have to lead the army to get over even if they are shattered to pieces, but we must listen to the common people along the way!"
"Tell me, we will listen to whatever you say!"
"Be fully prepared before entering the mountain. Do not make any loud noises or yell after entering the mountain, otherwise there will be strong winds, thunder and lightning, or heavy wind and snow, avalanches and rock collapse. You cannot even spit or blow your nose at will, otherwise you will suffer a headache
Pain in the feet, severe cases may lead to inexplicable sudden death!”
Wang Hengyue nodded slightly. Loud noise would cause an avalanche. As for what happened next, it was naturally altitude sickness. But people in this era didn't understand and thought it was offending the mountain god that caused such a result.
"Okay, whatever you say, we will agree to it!" Wang Hengyue said loudly: "Now I appoint you as the guide. The whole team will rest here for a day and prepare to climb the mountain!"
Ma Xiao whispered: "Sir, Shi Fengrong from the second battalion has not arrived yet. Even if we succeed in climbing over the mountain, we will be alone. If Shi Fengrong dares not come..."
"Nothing unexpected." Wang Hengyue smiled slightly: "Even if Shi Fengrong really refuses to pass, I still have a chess piece that can be used!"