Chapter 38: The Road to Southern Chu
In the first pavilion, Luo Wenbin simply explained the task and went back to his room to write a letter, and Xiaochuan and Mengmeng began to discuss specific travel arrangements.
"Little Senior Brother, have you been to Nanchu?" Xiao Chuan asked tentatively, shaking his head violently.
"So, have you ever been out alone before?" Ogawa continued, shaking his head violently.
"Could it be that you haven't been out of the house before?" Xiao Chuan was a little anxious. This time, Meng Meng finally did not continue to shake his head, but replied affirmatively, "Yes." Xiao Chuan couldn't help but be a little surprised, I just said, the master can't let the two of us run away without any experience, right?
"When, where are you going?" "When the ancient Huns were fighting, they moved from the eastern part of the Xinghai Grassland to the western part," Meng Meng replied truthfully, and Xiaochuan was speechless.
Xiao Chuan patted his head, feeling that the probability of the two of them running out like this and returning empty-handed or even never returning was very high. "Why don't we go and ask the senior brother, this road is not easy to walk. Meng Meng was silent for a while and said.
It's not easy to go? Xiao Chuan was shocked at first, but thinking that it would not be much of a problem to have a little senior brother with him. He then felt that the little brother's proposal was very good, and the senior brother was well-informed, and asking him for advice would definitely get twice the result with half the effort. So the two of them walked towards the elder brother's residence.
"If you want to go to Nanchu, there are many roads, but the distance and difficulty are naturally different. The senior brother was reading a book in the courtyard, and when he saw the two junior brothers coming, he began to talk to the two after asking the reason.
"Senior brother, I'm going to go closer!" said Ogawa impatiently.
"Don't worry, I'll tell you about the roads. The senior brother waved his hand and stopped Xiao Chuan.
"Nanchu is located in the south of Li Tang, separated from Yunmeng Daze. The two countries face each other across the lake, and there is no actual contact with the ground. However, the Eastern Jin Dynasty on the east side of Li Tang bordered Southern Chu in the south. Therefore, you can take the waterway, pass through Yunmeng Daze, or go as far as the territory of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, and then to Southern Chu. ”
One waterway, one land, wouldn't it be nice to go by boat by water, wouldn't you be tired to death by land? "In that case, let's take the water!" Ogawa said. Senior Brother was about to speak, but he heard Meng Meng speak first, "Senior Brother, I heard that there seems to be another way from Li Tang to Nanchu?"
The senior brother smiled, and seemed to appreciate the fierce insight, "Yes, to go to Nanchu, in addition to what I just explained, there is another road, but this road is not suitable for a large group of people to pass, because it has to cross the Luming Mountain Range between Li Tang and Nanchu." ”
What kind of mountain is that, Xiaochuan has never heard of it before.
"The Luming Mountain Range can be said to be the border line in the southwest of Southern Chu and Li Tang, it is bordered by Yunmengze in the east, Daliang and Xixia in the west, majestic and majestic, and few people walk. The elder brother explained to Xiao Chuan.
So why mention this, Xiao Chuan resisted the urge to roll his eyes, and said to the senior brother: "After listening to the senior brother, I think it seems that the waterway is the safest. ”
However, at this time, Meng Meng shook his head, and then said, "In Daze, the miasma is pervasive, and monsters are rampant, and it is said to be one of the most dangerous places in this continent. ”
Xiao Chuan was stunned, so dangerous? He seemed to look at the senior brother for verification, and his senior brother smiled and nodded, confirming the fierce words.
Xiaochuan really wants to scold, what the hell is this, you just want to mess with me, right?
"If I had to choose, it would be best to cross the Luming Mountains. The senior brother said, "Li Tang now has a tense relationship with the Eastern Jin Dynasty, and there are constant border frictions, and besides, the detour to the Eastern Jin Dynasty is already a long way, and if something happens, it will be even more troublesome." Yunmeng Daze is indeed as fierce as he said, even if he is a strong person in the Ascension Realm, he will be doomed if he is not careful, it is more suitable for multiple people to go in a team, but it is not suitable for the two of you. Although Luming Mountain is rugged and difficult to navigate, and there are monsters rampant, it is a suitable choice for you. ”
Listening to the words of the senior brother, he also nodded to Xiaochuan, it seems that the two have reached a tacit understanding.
Xiao Chuan said indignantly, Talking so much nonsense, wouldn't it be better for you two to directly say that the result is not better? Anyway, you are all masters, just me, a rookie, I can't make any waves, just listen to you.
It's just that, listening to this description, I feel that this trip is not a good task? Xiao Chuan couldn't help but feel negative about this trip.
Now that the route has been decided, the two brothers bid farewell to their elder brother and prepare separately.
On this trip, the two of them didn't have much to bring, the change of clothes, rations, and money were all packed on their backs, and they each held weapons.
On the occasion of parting, everyone in the pavilion came to see off the two little brothers, but everyone did not show too much reluctance, and the senior brother instructed them to go early and return early to lead everyone back to the pavilion.
Xiao Chuan was very dissatisfied with such a simple send-off, and we didn't simply go out to visit the door, such a difficult trip, you did show some sadness and reluctance? But Meng Meng seemed to be accustomed to it, respectfully saluted everyone, and then walked down the mountain, Xiao Chuan had no choice but to follow.
The Luming Mountains are in the southwest of Cuiwei Mountain, and they need to go down the mountain and follow the Fulong Mountains to the west, through the Xinghai Grassland, into the range of Luming Mountain, and then go over the mountain to reach the border of Southern Chu.
Ogawa was not in high spirits all the way. This is the first time he has gone down the mountain after Ruge, although he has been accompanied by fiercely, but he still misses the situation when Qingluan took him to the mountain before, and I don't know where his mother is at this time, whether he has been wronged, and when he will be able to meet.
On the contrary, every time Rhubarb comes out, he must be very excited, jumping up and down, hiding in Tibet. Xiao Chuan also wondered, this guy didn't know that he was tired, but thanks to the rhubarb, the two brothers' hunting was much easier, at least there was meat all of a sudden, which made Xiao Chuan's gloomy mood a little cheerful.
Meng Meng has always been a moody person and has excellent skills in surviving in the wild, he has been moving at a steady pace and in an accurate direction, and Xiao Chuan almost only needs to follow, which also makes him admire the little brother even more.
After the two of them went down the mountain, they slowly walked westward along the junction of the Fulong Mountains and the Xinghai Grassland, and walked for about three or five days.
Xiao Chuan's mood has improved a lot after a few days of adjustment, and at this time he was chasing a hare with Rhubarb, and when he saw Meng Meng stopping, he also stopped thinking about looking north, but he didn't see anything.
"Little Senior Brother, what did you see?" asked Xiao Chuan curiously.
"Li Tang is in the camp of the Northern Army. Meng replied.
Xiao Chuan stared hard for a long time, but he still couldn't see what the military camp was. Suddenly, his heart moved, and he said violently, "Little Senior Brother, that should be the closest Li ** camp to us, right?
Meng Meng hesitated for a moment, then nodded in agreement, "But we can only watch from a distance, so it's inconvenient to disturb." He said.
Xiao Chuan nodded, I don't know if she is in the barracks at this moment, or if she is leading the troops to fight on the battlefield. Although he knew that it was impossible to see that figure again this time, Xiao Chuan's heart was still eager in an instant.
The two of them walked for more than a kilometer with Rhubarb, and Xiaochuan was finally able to faintly see Li **ying. Seeing a forest of tents, flags waving, and the neighing of soldiers and horses from time to time, Xiao Chuan saw an army of such a scale in this world for the first time, and was instantly shocked by this sharp momentum, and muttered, "What a strong army!"
"They can be regarded as Li Tang's last glory. Meng Meng said on the side.
"Last, little brother, what do you mean by this?" Xiao Chuan looked at Meng Meng with some surprise.
"Although Li Tang is the first empire in the world, it is becoming increasingly difficult to have internal and external troubles. Said violently. "Little Senior Brother, how do you know?" "Master and Senior Brother have often discussed the imperial form before, and they will also have some information to tell us. Moreover, I fought with Li **'s team before, and I felt that the combat power was weakening day by day, but this border army was still very strong, and it could be regarded as Li Tang's most powerful force now. It's hard to explain so much to Ogawa in one breath.
Xiao Chuan couldn't help but be silent, and sighed secretly, it seems that no matter where it is, no dynasty can be prosperous forever!