Chapter 8: The First Battle between the North and the South
In early December, the main peak of Qiangnan Mountainββ
In the past three months, the flat and open place on the top of Qiangnan Mountain has become an exclusive place for Chan'er to "practice with bells". Pen | fun | pavilion www. ο½ο½ο½ο½ο½ο½ γ infoXue Feng, who is proficient in light skills, and Huang Feng, who has good internal strength, alternately accompanied Chan'er to learn from each other every other day, and after repeating it, Xue Feng's perception ability has improved to another level, and although Huang Feng has not reached the silent realm, his comprehension of light skills has still been greatly improved.
On the eighth day of the Lunar New Year, Chan'er, who had completed the "Bell Cultivation", invited Tuoba Yabu and Shan Yugong to see the results of her months of practice.
Xue Feng held a piece of silk cloth blindfolded and stood in the center, while Chan'er attacked Xue Feng from the periphery. In this process, Chan'er has been able to control the sound of the bell at will, switching between the speed of her steps and the rise and fall of the sound, and inducing Xue Feng to misjudge her pace. Rao is body is as fast as Xue Feng, and when his vision is blocked, he can't grasp Chan'er's actions in real time.
Then, Huang Feng and Chan'er fought face-to-face, facing Huang Feng, whose strength completely had the upper hand, Chan'er relied on the advantage of pace conversion to truly show her skills of overcoming rigidity with softness. Every time Huang Feng made a move, he was teleported by Chan'er's body to avoid it, and when Chan'er made a move, he turned to the virtual sway with his steps to cover up, and when he actually made a move, he accelerated instantly, making Huang Feng unable to guard against it. Huang Feng could only see Chan'er's figure clearly, but could not see through Chan'er's momentum, and he was much more passive when he came and went.
Tuoba Yabu watched from the sidelines, his heart was very proud, and a smile came to his eyes. Shan Yugong couldn't help but praise:
"When the world's light merit is ranked in the top ten, these three people can occupy three seats. β
Hearing this, Chan'er stopped her steps, turned to look at the two of them sideways and said:
"Next time, can we try our skills on the ice under Nanzhai Mountain?"
"At the foot of Nanzhai Mountain, you are talking about the Qiangbei River Valley. Shan Yugong responded to Chan'er and said, "It is indeed a good place to practice the body, but between us and the Qiangbei tribe, the boundaries have always been unclear, and it is really unsafe." β
"It seems that the Qiangbei tribe is too calm these days, and the boundary between the two tribes should be carefully guarded. Tuoba Yabu said to Shan Yugong.
"Well, this month I've added more people to every security point. The fog has been spreading through the valley since the last two days, and before I came this morning, I had told my people not to relax. If there is an abnormality, fireworks will be set off to signal......" Shan Yugong said, looking at the direction of Nanzhai from afar, and did not want to see the warning fireworks in the sky.
"What does this firework represent?" Chan'er asked when she saw this.
"There's an enemy on the ice. Shan Yugong's expression was dazed, and he immediately said, "Brother Xue, Sister Chan'er, you go back to Nanzhai first." My brother and I will deal with it. β
Tuoba Yabu and Shan Yugong nodded at each other, and then looked at Chan'er, with the same meaning in their eyes.
"Good. Watch ye. Chan'er knew that the situation was urgent, so she should come down and didn't say much.
Shan Yugong and Tuoba Yabu immediately hurried to the Qiangbei River Valley. Then, Xue Feng asked:
"Did you go back to Nanzhai like this?"
"I promised Brother Tuoba not to interfere in the affairs of the Qiangbei tribe. Chan'er said, "Let's go back to the village first and wait for the news, if we haven't retreated from the enemy for half an hour, let's find a way to help." β
"Hmm. β
When Shan Yugong and Tuoba Yabu rushed to the Qiangbei River Valley, the battle between the Qiangnan people guarding the south bank of the river and the Qiangbei people marching south on the ice was already burning.
The man led by the Qiangnan tribe saw Shan Yugong and Tuoba Yabu, and hurriedly strode over and said:
"Lord Wang, you are here. I've seen Tuoba Gongzi. β
"What happened?" Shan Yugong nodded and asked briefly.
"Half an hour ago, we spotted a figure in the fog heading south along the ice, so we fired arrows to warn them, but there was no response. Due to the weight of the fog, the number of enemies is unknown. We tried throwing masonry to break the ice, but the ice was so thick that it was difficult to break down and did not hinder walking on the ice. So this wave was going to attack with fire, and the rockets were slightly effective, but it was still not enough to stop the enemy's footsteps. β
"The fog obscures the vision, and it is difficult for the bow and arrow to hit accurately, and only hand-to-hand combat can be used. Shan Yugong immediately issued an order and said, "Mobilize two teams of people from the east and west of the mountain to cooperate in interception." This team in front of me is fighting with me. β
"Since they dare to go to war, the Qiangbei tribe must be prepared, so let everyone be cautious. Tuoba Yabu reminded him.
"Yes. β
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Half an hour later, the news of the enemy in the Qiangbei River Valley came back from Nanzhai.
"Miss Chan'er, there's a letter on the other side of the valley. A guard reported.
"How's it going?" Chan'er asked.
"The prince and the prince of Tuoba personally led the people to fight with the Qiangbei tribe, and the enemy advanced in formation, and every five people should advance and retreat together, so that our effective attack was reduced, and the situation was very stale. β
"How far is the enemy from the south bank of the river valley?" Huang Feng asked.
"A few approached the shore, repulsed by bows and arrows, and a large group of men and horses were at a distance of three minutes from the south shore. β
Chan'er listened to the guard's words, looked at Xue Feng, who was silently thinking, and asked:
"What's your idea?"
"In addition to the convenience of defense, it is also inconvenient to walk on the ice, which is also a reason for the formation of the Qiangbei tribe to march. And their weaknesses are precisely our strengths. Xue Feng said in a calm voice, following him, who has rich combat experience with the Wei Army, he has formed a set of strategies to deal with the enemy in his heart during the waiting time, "I have a plan, if I want to implement it, I can't do it without you and me, of course, I also need Huang Feng and Tie Yin to respond from the side." β
"Is there anything we can do, Brother Xue, but please command. Huang Feng nodded in response.
Tie Yin, who did not participate in the "Bell Cultivation", now has the opportunity to show his skills, and he also has a positive response.
"Big brother's idea is to break the opponent's formation by playing fast and slow, right?" Chan'er said as if she had an understanding.
"Exactly. Do you remember every detail of your fight with me today?"
"Well, I remember. β
"The fog on the ice, although it affects the view, is also a good umbrella. Your bells, when used properly, can turn the tide of stagnancy. β
While Xue Feng was talking, Chan'er suddenly untied the silver chain tied between her shoes and socks, hung it around her waist, and then said with a light smile:
In this way, the sound of the bell can be clearer, and everyone can hear it clearly. β
Xue Feng knew from Chan'er's words that she had understood her plan, and she was approving, so she rarely smiled, and then in order to explain to Huang Feng and the others, she said:
"The Qiangbei tribe is in a group of five, and we will break it individually. My sister and I would use the earlier fight as a benchmark, and she would mislead the enemy with the sound of the bell, and I would cooperate on the opposite side of the formation, and when the bell closed, I would calculate the enemy's position and shoot at two of them at the same time as her. β
Huang Feng's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he couldn't help but say:
"Even if the princess and Brother Xue don't see each other in the fog, they know each other's next move, so they can predict how the Qiangbei people will respond and take the lead in disrupting the enemy formation. But the people of the Qiangbei have no clue about your pace. β
"Once the five-person formation is dispersed, the remaining three will not be able to do anything, and Huang Feng and I can restrain them at the first time. Tie Yin then said.
"You don't need to break the formation one by one, as long as it is as fast as lightning and forms a thunderous momentum, the opponent will mess up the formation. Xue Feng said.
"The prince of Tuoba and the king of Qiangnan can take advantage of the situation to control the overall situation, so that the Qiangbei people will retreat. Huang Feng said again.
"Without further ado, let's get going. β
On the ice of the Qiangbei River Valley, the two sides are fighting fiercely.
Tuoba Yabu and Shan Yugong were skillful and could break through the formation of five people and block the advance of the men and horses on one side with their own strength, while the best of the Qiangnan people were limited, and most of the tribesmen were caught in a protracted battle with each other that consumed their physical strength. It is precisely because the people of the two ethnic groups are evenly matched that the Qiangbei and Qiangnan have been as strong as water and fire for a long time, but they do not have the strength to annex the other side.
The arrival of Chan'er, Xue Feng, Huang Feng, and Tie Yin quickly broke the delicate balance in front of them.
The people and horses of the Qiangbei tribe in the west were blocked by Tuoba Yabu and Shan Yugong, and the people and horses in the east road were relatively relaxed, but at this moment, among the people of the Qiangbei tribe on the east road, there seemed to be a glimpse of an apricot-colored figure, which disappeared in an instant, as if dazzling and delusional, and a few people just relaxed their minds, and heard a series of strange crisp bells ringing around, and the direction of the sound was difficult to distinguish, and they couldn't help but be stunned for a while.
Changing the scene where it was easy to slip under her feet, and moving the position of the bell silver chain, Chan'er tried her skills a little, and after adapting to this situation, she calmed down and reenacted every scene of fighting with Xue Feng.
On the ice, Chan'er's figure was as light as a goose feather, as sharp as a kite, leading the offensive of the Qiangbei people to deviate from the miss, and then placed herself in the area estimated by Xue Feng.
Before the rest of the Qiangbei people had time to panic, they were set by Huang Feng, who suddenly appeared, and one or two missed ones were also blocked by the sword shadow of Tie Yin.
In the fog, the Qiangbei people couldn't see the four people's body clearly, and according to the strength speculation, they thought that the reinforcements were large and overwhelming, and this raid was a temptation instructed by the king of Qiangbei, Taka, so the people led by him suddenly retreated, and the order was not to fight, and the morale of the tribesmen was greatly frustrated.
Seeing this, Shan Yugong did not order the pursuit, and after joining up with Tuoba Yabu, he walked in the direction of Xue Feng and Chan'er.
"I'm really embarrassed to bother Brother Xue and Sister Chan'er to make a move. β
"It's good that Brother Yu doesn't blame us for being assertive. Xue Feng said.
"It's a pleasure to be able to fight side by side with a few people, but I don't want to let you be in danger. Shan Yugong said loudly, "Today's Laba, I will personally serve you barbecue wine in the evening, which is regarded as reparation." β
"It's an honor to be able to taste the craftsmanship of Brother Shanyu. The weather is cold, it is better to boil another pot of laba porridge to warm the heart and stomach. Chan'er said.
"Nanzhai is short of grains, and I don't know if we can make eight kinds of rice porridge. Shan Yugong smiled and said, "I really haven't drunk decent laba porridge before." β
"The little sister has a peach by her side, and she can make a delicious dish no matter how many ingredients there are. Tuoba Yabu remembered the dishes and mooncakes made by the peaches when he was in the Quercus Forest Farm, and he still couldn't help but admire.
"Oh, to be so highly respected by my brother, it can be seen that Miss Xitao's cooking skills are exquisite. I've got to try it. Shan Yugong's curiosity was full for a while, and he said, "Let's go back to Nanzhai, everyone is tired, how about opening the banquet early in the evening?"
"Haha, we're in for a good night tonight. Tuoba Yabu and Chan'er looked at each other and smiled.
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In the evening, the firelight illuminates the main peak of Qiangnan Mountain, and the whole Nanzhai is very lively.
Shan Yu Gong Yiyan personally roasted the leg of mutton, and toasted the clansmen who fought during the day, and then, a series of grassland delicacies were put on the table, and the laba porridge carefully boiled by the peach was also presented to the banquet under the expectation of everyone.
Shan Yugong scooped up a spoonful of rice porridge, tasted it in his mouth, and couldn't help but light up his eyes, and said:
"The porridge was actually filled with bacon from Nanzhai. β
Under Chan'er's eyes, Xi Tao opened her mouth and explained:
"It is difficult to collect all the grains on the grassland, only glutinous rice, red beans, black rice, and corn are available, and then dates, chestnuts, and raisins are used to increase the sweet and sour taste, which is the taste that the princess likes. However, the grassland diet focuses on salty and fresh taste, and bacon is an indispensable food for winter, so there is this attempt to neutralize salty and sweet. I don't know if it's to everyone's taste. β
"Soft and glutinous, salty and sweet, so good to drink. Shan Yugong nodded again and again, "I have heard that the southern country drinks ** good, the woman is especially good at cooking, and the peach girl has lived in Nanzhai for a few months, and today I know that I have missed a lot." β
The prince praised it. It's just a bowl of porridge, not as good as the prince's craftsmanship. Xi Tao smiled modestly.
"Oh, how does Peach Girl feel about this barbecue?"
"Crispy on the outside, crispy on the inside, beautiful and mellow in color. β
"Haha, the girl is really my bosom friend!"
"It turns out that there is also a saying that you will meet friends with food, and the two of you can be described as 'food and opponents'. Tuoba Yabu couldn't help but laugh.
"If Brother Yu has eaten the dim sum made of peaches, he will know that the food of the lonely country does not lose the flavor of the grassland, maybe you will miss the craftsmanship of peaches in the future. Chan'er praised the cooking skills of the peach, as if she was proud of her family.
"So, the next time the girl opens a small stove for Chan'er's sister, can you bring more one?" Shan Yugong looked at Xi Tao, and his eyes were sincere.
"Yes, the slave will make a dish for the prince tomorrow, please taste it with the princess and the princess. β
"There's Miss Lawsy Peach. Any ingredient needs, just ask. β
"Thank you, Lord Wang. β
At this time, Alai, who had returned to the forest farm to contact the court of the Nanguo Kingdom, rushed back to Nanzhai and brought a letter from Helian Jialu to Chan'er. Tuoba Yabu watched Chan'er unfold the letter and asked:
"What's going on in most of them?"
"It's not important. Jialu said that the sixteenth day of the first lunar month is the anniversary festival of Ge Sheng, and she has packed her bags and is going to Hengguo to worship the Buddha in Ci'an Temple for one month. β
"It's been a year in the blink of an eye. Ci'an Temple is a pure practice place, and I hope that she can find her normal heart and let go of the past on this trip. β