After watching a performance, Zhang Huaide and Chang Yixiao came together again. Shao Yan was happy in his eyes and asked the soldiers to cut the python into several sections, leaving only a small part for the pair of crows.
The rest was left for the soldiers to make soup.
After a full meal, Shao Yan led the team through the dense jungle, climbed up the steep hillside, and then turned into a vast plain. Along the way, they stopped and walked. Only after making sure that both sides were safe did they dare to go further.
On the way forward, due to the rush to evacuate the capital, the soldiers did not carry much dry food with them. After walking for two days in a row, they had almost eaten everything they could. Shao Yan gave the remaining dry food to the wounded soldiers.
, the rest of the people can only hold their stomachs for the time being and rush on their way.
As Shao Yan walked, he asked people to come forward and inquire to see if there were any common people living around. He originally wanted to go to the common people's homes to get something to eat, but he didn't know that the spies reported back that this area was deserted and inhabited for dozens of miles. Shao Yan
He had to fall into despair again. In desperation, he had no choice but to lead his people to camp on the spot, and personally led them to dig some wild vegetables nearby to eat. He struggled like this for three days.
That night, the soldiers were too hungry to walk. Several of the weaker soldiers fainted and fell to the ground one after another. Shao Yan asked the accompanying military doctor to treat them, and asked Chang Yixiao to lead others.
After searching the area carefully and trying to find some food to satisfy his hunger, Zhang Huaide followed Shao Yan's instructions and personally picked out a few archers and rode their horses to a forest not far away to hunt. Although both of them made small gains,
But it can only alleviate the immediate crisis
In the next few days, most of the soldiers were hungry and full, and they were unable to move forward. The marching speed was obviously not as fast as before. For this reason, Shao Yan was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot. You must know that in this turbulent time,
In those days, time is of the essence. Fortunately, the Chu soldiers did not pursue them, so they could have a chance to take a breath. If the Chu and Liang armies suddenly fell from the sky, then under the current situation, all of their hundreds of people would be gone.
Not going out
Instead of starving to death, it would be better to snatch it directly from the enemy. This was Shao Yan's original idea. After hearing this, Zhang Huaide and Chang Yixiao strongly agreed. After discussion, the three decided to target Gouzhuang County in the south.
Gouzhuang County is located in the easternmost part of Yunhang City. There is a troop of the Chu army stationed there, which is equivalent to a modern company. There are about a hundred people. Although the number is not large, the food is said to be very good. Shao Yan thought that he would just serve it
In this county, there are all kinds of delicacies, so we immediately developed a sophisticated combat plan.
At night, he personally selected fifty strong soldiers from the team, and asked Chang Yixiao to try to get fifty sets of Chu army clothes. Then he took Zhang Huaide and marched towards the enemy camp, while Chang Yixiao took the rest.
The person is responsible for responding outside the enemy camp. Once the situation changes, he will immediately rush into the enemy camp.
The night is beautiful and quiet
The round moon hung high in the sky. Suddenly, a flash of lightning flashed on the other side of the sky, and a series of black clouds came one after another, quietly covering the beautiful night sky with a thick layer of black gauze.
In the completely silent surroundings, there are only a few crickets chirping carefreely, and a gust of cool breeze blows, bringing a bit of coolness to people.
At this time, Shao Yan and Zhang Huaide led a group of troops, dressed in the clothes of the Chu army, and walked along a path to a lighted place not far away. The stones under their feet creaked under their feet.
After a while, they arrived at Gouzhuang City with neat steps, but saw that the city gate was tightly closed, and several Chu soldiers were leaning against the city gate and taking a nap. The footsteps of Shao Yan and others alerted them, and they hurried one by one.
He woke up from his sleep and walked towards him in a daze. Some of them were still yawning and didn't bother to open their eyes. They looked like they were sleeping soundly. Shao Yan only led the people forward and didn't pay attention to these people at all.
take it seriously
"Stop, which department are you from?" A guard saw the attire of Shao Yan and others and said impatiently: "Password!"
Shao Yan was so shocked that he started sweating. He thought to himself, it's over. I just came here to rob you, but I forgot about this. Damn your mother, how did I know what the password was? He covered up the nervousness in his heart and said confidently.
: "I am sent by General Qin to adjust and change defenses with your office. Please open the city gate quickly and let us in."
The guard asked suspiciously: "Adjustment of defense? Why haven't I heard anyone say that?"
Zhang Huaide became angry and said: "You are so presumptuous! It is General Qin's intention to adjust the defense. Do you want General Qin to report to you?"
"That's not the case." When the guard heard that it was Qin Ling, he felt a little scrupulous. However, seeing that Shao Yan's face was very strange, he couldn't help but feel strange and asked: "May I ask your surname, did you say you came here?"
What proof do you have for interfering with us? How should I trust you?"
Zhang Huaide gave the guard a hard slap in the face and said, "Damn it, my master was personally appointed by General Qin, so why do we need any evidence? If you don't believe it, you can go to Luojing with me to investigate."
The guard covered his red and swollen face and said aggrievedly: "Sir, please calm down. The younger one is also guarding here under the orders of General Qin. He had told me that without his order, no one can adjust the defense or change the defense."
Entering the city in name, could it be that the general has not told your Lordship about this matter?"
Day, this Qinling is really a cunning old fox. It turns out that he has been on guard against me for a long time. It seems that I underestimated him. Damn, I want to use this method to prevent me from entering the city, but I don’t believe in this evil spirit.
Seeing that Shao Yan didn't speak, the guard asked doubtfully, "Could it be that General Qin really didn't tell you?"
"What did you say?"
"General Qin said that the Donglin Kingdom has been destroyed, but the best emperor is still absconding. He said that the best emperor is full of tricks and there is no guarantee that he will come to attack the city, so during this period, all city defense adjustments and defense changes are prohibited, just in case."
Those who know me are in the Qinling Mountains. Shao Yan secretly laughed. You are so stubborn. Even if you have copper and iron walls, I can still break in.
Seeing the soldier looking at him in surprise, Shao Yan pretended to suddenly realize: "So that's what you meant. Of course General Qin told me."
"Since you know it, you should follow it and don't make it difficult for villains."
"That's natural, but my mission today is quite special. I don't have time to explain it to you. I'll explain it to you in detail later." As he said that, Shao Yan walked forward without looking back.
"My lord, please stay. If you can't see General Qin's handwriting, please forgive me for not being able to let you in." As he spoke, more than a dozen guards hurriedly stopped in front.
Forgive me! Your mother's Shao Yan's face darkened, and he drew out his sword angrily: "I am Wang Batian. If anyone dares to stop me from carrying out military duties, I, Wang Batian, will be the first to kill him and get out of the way."
Shao Yan had no idea who Wang Batian was. He shouted randomly in a hurry. Unexpectedly, when the guards heard this name, they were all shocked. One of the guards was trembling with fear.
He said: "You - you are General Wang Shen?"
Hey, it's strange, it seems that this group of people is quite afraid of this name. Shao Yan was stunned for a moment, then thought, who cares, scare them first, then he cleared his throat and said with a wry smile: "Originally I didn't want to say it.
, I have already said, this time I want to carry out a secret mission, but you are better off, you have to force me to report my family status. If something happens, who will be responsible? Hey, look at you, you are all very old.
, I didn’t expect that you are still so ignorant. It seems that I should go back and talk to General Qin and ask him to change your place so that you don’t have eyes on your butt.”
Upon hearing this, the guards couldn't help but dim. These people were used to staying in Gouzhuang, and they usually had money to make money. Besides, the mountains here are high and the emperor is far away. Who doesn't want to live such a free life? The leader of the guards came to
In front of Shao Yan, he said respectfully: "General Wang, who doesn't know that you are the popular man in front of General Qin? It's just that you don't have a handwriting. We really -"
"This is easy to handle. After I go in and finish the work, I will go back and get one from the general." Seeing the embarrassed look on the leader's face, Shao Yan said cheerfully: "What? Don't you even give me this little face?"
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"This -" the leader frowned and thought for a moment, then said: "Okay, Mr. Wang, please speed up, otherwise the villain will have to be severely punished by military law."
"Definitely, definitely" Seeing that this guy finally got the idea, Shao Yan couldn't help but feel ecstatic in his heart, so without saying a word, he led Zhang Huaide and others straight to the city gate.
The city gate was opened. Just as they were walking in, they suddenly heard a Chu soldier behind them shout loudly: "Master, they don't have braids, they are fakes."
Due to a moment of carelessness, Shao Yan forgot that all men in the Chu Kingdom had braids. Although it was not easy to spot on the surface, it was very obvious from behind.
"Yeah, why didn't I think of that?" The leader, known as the General Master, stamped his foot suddenly, and a dozen Chu soldiers suddenly sprang out from one side of the tower.
Zhang Huaide and other soldiers instinctively put their hands on their waists to prepare for the enemy at any time, but Shao Yan did not. When the Chu soldiers surrounded them, he suddenly turned his head and pointed at the man who said he had no pigtails.
The soldier scolded: "What a shame, who can see that we have no pigtails?"
The soldier hesitated and said: "I - I saw it with both eyes."
Zhang Huaide and others burst into laughter. Shao Yan suppressed his laughter and said with a straight face: "It was too dark and you couldn't see clearly. There is probably something wrong with your eyes. I dare you to ask for leave tomorrow and go out to find one."
The doctor will give you a cure. Don’t say such nonsense in the future. Do you know that you are going to be beheaded?"
The soldier nodded in confusion: "Oh, I understand."
Zhang Huaide and others laughed again
What kind of guard is this? He is clearly a fool. Shao Yan bit his lip, fearing that he would laugh out loud, and continued: "This brother is really obedient, and his future will be bright."
"Thank you for the compliment, Mr. Wang." The soldier bowed and thanked him. When he saw everyone looking at him with ridicule, his thoughts turned around and he said angrily: "No, you are all fake, and you are not Mr. Wang."