Chapter 147: Demon Suppression North Tower

The flying snow like catkins and reeds flutters and falls, and the pine is covered with snow, like a white tower. The vast snowfield is like a poem, but also like a fairy tale world.

The soldiers who stepped on knee-high snow and staggered along with their horses were not in the mood to appreciate this silver world of thousands of miles of ice and snow. Naturally, there is no feeling of poetry. Fairy tales have nothing to do with them, they must reach the Beacon Tunnel before sunset, and the cold nights of the ice fields can be deadly.

"Oh yes, no matter how big the snow is, you won't be able to see the way!" said an old soldier, grabbing a handful of snow and stuffing it into his mouth as he walked, chewing vigorously with the jerky.

Hearing his words, a rough man beside him stopped, squinting at the sky. Snowflakes fell on his beard and gathered a white patch. "Alas.... Lao Zhao: The snow won't fall any bigger, will it?"

The old man swallowed hard, raised his hand to catch a few snowflakes, and looked at it with concern, "General, as the saying goes, there will be a big piece of light snow first, and a large piece of love will fall first! ”

"Work hard! It's too dark to freeze the eggs in the tunnel!" "General Beard pulled his throat and cheered up the soldiers loudly!"

There was a commotion in the ranks, and the recruits were already frightened by the horror stories of the veterans, who slept in the snow and froze their hands and feet, and who froze off their noses and ears without hats. The most terrifying thing is that the eggs are frozen, and the veterans even take the trouble to say that they have left the purification procedure when they enter the palace! It sounds even more terrifying than a ghost story. Some people are eager to stuff more fabric into the crotch of their pants.

The recruits sighed unlucky, how they were sent to this hellish place. Who let no one in the family be an official!"Grass! It's still a nobleman and a good man! Why don't you suffer with us good families!"

Someone behind him lifted his felt hat and was about to scold him. was stopped by the person next to him who stretched out his hand, and the man whispered: "It's okay! This ghost weather can't complain yet, our son doesn't mind!" The man looked back at the son in his mouth, and sure enough, he saw that the man was not angry but laughed: "It's okay, Brother Lu, it's almost evening, but we still can't see the Beacon Tunnel, we haven't lost our way, right?"

"Don't panic, the general is bluffing, aren't there some rookie boys. Out of this forest, the next hill is the Beacon Tunnel! Don't look at the poor countryside here, the Beacon Tunnel is bustling there!"

Little Brother Lu couldn't hide his envious expression under the eyelashes of the snowflakes: "Childe has eyes, our fairy from the Northern Plains is here!"

The young man who stopped him from scolding the recruits glanced at Childe.... Childe has never seen any beauty, this ice and snow is wrapped like a bear, you can see what kind of fairy beauty!

"Isn't Mr. Mo in charge? Are there any other immortals?"

When Brother Lu heard Mr. Mo's name, he immediately clasped his hands into fists. A lot of snow was shaken off his body. "Mo Da Immortal is a real immortal, the last time the demon beast went north, he saved me several times, and I can't figure out how many lives I owe Mr. The fairy who said is the daughter of Mr. Moda. Luoxue came to study with Mr. Mo, but under the pretext of falling snow, he didn't even want to move, so he didn't leave. It must be the strength of the demon beast a year ago, worried about my father's safety!"

Gongzi Yaoyao saluted to the air, "Mr. Mo Da is worried about the country and the people, and he is really a true immortal who cares about the common people, respectable!"

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When the lamp was in hand, someone saw a fire not far away..... The cold wind howled, and the heavy snow wrapped in goose feathers drowned out the cheers.

Lao Zhao wrapped the leather jacket tighter, and said happily: "Fortunately! It will catch up with the heavy snow a moment later! The road is unrecognizable, but I am afraid that I will lose my manpower..."

"This star really wants to retire"

"Thanks to Lao Zhao, he is familiar with the road!"

"It's all what should be done, the general doesn't need to say this!

The group staggered through the wind and snow. Slowly approaching the Beacon Tunnel....

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The Feng Tunnel, which is covered by wind and snow, covers an area of hundreds of acres, and is more of a military fortress than a Feng Tunnel. Not only are the walls thick, but there is also plenty of grain and hundreds of livestock in captivity.

"It's coming... Here we are...", the sergeant on the lookout from the tunnel shouted loudly

A burly general in the beacon tunnel hurriedly shouted loudly, "It's enough, open the city gate quickly!"

The gate opened, and the soldiers in the fort came out to take the horses and belongings of the exhausted soldiers, and helped these people to finally stumble into the Feng tunnel, and the bearded general was shivering all over, and hurriedly shouted with dignity: "Hurry up and take care of the etiquette, hurry up and go in and drink!" The general shouted loudly as everyone entered the house.

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At dusk, the snow danced, and the reckless wasteland oppressed like the end of the world was lonely and heavy, like a shackle.

The lights in the tunnel are bright... A group of big-headed soldiers with no tomorrow today are drinking and meat...... The Beacon Tunnel is large in scale, with three tall towers. After only a short repair, Childe went to one of the tall towers that could accommodate people, accompanied by the garrison general.

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Jun knocked on the door and politely announced, "Master Lu Daxian... Song San, the son of the Song Kingdom, asks to see..."

The wooden door opened, and a handsome middle-aged man greeted him. The middle-aged man has an ordinary appearance, only dressed as an ordinary person, but his spirit is excellent. Seeing Song San's polite smile, he arched his hand slightly, and said unhurriedly: "It's cold outside the house, Song Sangongzi, please come into the house and warm up." ”

"In the Song Qing Dynasty of the Lower Song Kingdom, I have seen Mr. Mo Da!" Song Sangongzi stood outside the door, respectfully saluting and greeting.

The young man in front of him was dressed as a big-headed soldier, his nose and face were red from the cold, and he couldn't see a trace of the prince's grace. Mr. Mo Da was slightly stunned, judging from the costumes, the little brother in front of him did not look like a nobleman, but more like an ordinary young man. It's just that the hands are too slender and fair, but they are not the kind of white that is pampered, and the hands are very stable and can see the calluses, more like a doctor or a scholar. It didn't look like he was here to gild him, and Mr. Mo Da had a good impression of him.

"Song Sangongzi doesn't need to be polite, General Zhenbei has entrusted me to take care of you. I do my best. In fact, there has been no trace of demon beasts recently, and Song Gongzi is not in any danger as long as he doesn't get lost in the snow. ”

"There is no trace of demon beasts?" Song Qing was a little confused, didn't he say that this was the northernmost and most dangerous outpost of the Northern Army? This outpost was far away from the vassal states, and dozens of large and small beacons were built along the way just to supply this outpost. It costs a lot of money to calculate, and the only function is to monitor the movement of demon beasts to the north, but how can there be no trace of demon beasts here?

The general next to him immediately added: The Demon River is the northernmost river known to mankind, and the origin of the name is because of this big river discovered in order to find out the nest of demon beasts in the north. The mighty Demon River was originally deep and turbulent, and the distance of less than 100 miles here twisted and turned 3 big bends, just like the bewitching curve of the beautiful girl. The mighty demon river water reached here, and the water surface was two or three times wider, just as the water momentum slowed down. It is the only way for a large number of demon beasts to go north and south.

At present, this beacon is called the North Tower of the Demon Town, which is located on the top of the mountain near the Demon River. Because of the wide field of vision, you can monitor the slow flow of the Demon River without leaving home. Yes, because monsters don't like mountains and forests, there are few conflicts. From the last batch of demon beasts in winter last year until the beginning of spring, there has been no trace of demon beasts.

It's cold to the bone, but it's warm like spring inside. The big kang is hot, and the hearts of the warm people are hot. Mr. Mo Da beckoned Song Sangongzi to sit on the kang, and the general arranged for the sergeant to bring wine and food, which was even warmer.

"Song Sangongzi, speaking of which, this is also a place with magnificent scenery, it was not peaceful before, but now it is very safe. When the snow clears, you might as well go out for a walk. "Mr. Mo Da has no image of an immortal master, and the image of sitting cross-legged on the kang with his legs crossed is like an old farmer.

"I should go to see this great river and mountain another day...."Song Sangongzi said a few polite words, and the worries between his eyebrows were depressed, like the thick ink that could not be dissolved.

After a few polite words, even the general saw Song San's worries. "Hmmm...... Song Gongzi seems to have questions?"

"Don't dare, don't dare... I'm just curious about how far the monster has gone! According to our experience, the monster has a large area of activity. Is it going to patrol the territory? Now even the northernmost beacon has no trace of the demon beast, which shows that the demon beast has gone farther to the north. Song Sangongzi looked at the secrets he knew, and his worries were even worse.

Mr. Mo Da was not in a hurry and helped Song Qing sandwich a piece of meat. "Come... Let's try the game that I hunted a few days ago. I can't get out of this ice and snow at all, eat meat and drink wine first, and don't worry about the things of the demon beasts. ”

Song San saw that he was not interested in talking about this, so he had to casually chat about some painless and homely things. Master Mo Daxian is a person from the vicinity of Xinsu, and because he has lived in the northern country for a long time, he is quite interested in the affairs of Xinsu.

Full of wine and food, Song San was about to retire, and Master Mo Daxian casually mentioned: "It is not allowed for the little prince to go to the extreme north of some nobles to endure hardships, if you have any plans, you may as well inform the general." ”

The general hurriedly arched his hand: "Little grandfather, don't believe Mr. Mo Da's promotion, how can we, the big-headed soldiers, have the courage to go out casually, just like this, disasters will inevitably fall from the sky, and every danger depends on this Mr. Mo Da to save each other." I'm ashamed!"

Song San heard the meaning of his words, Mr. Mo Da obviously thought that he had already known that the demon beast was going north, and took the opportunity to come to gild. They all obviously wanted to stay in Fengsui obediently and not cause trouble.

When you meet for the first time, after all, it's not easy to talk deeply. Song San knew that he was immature in life, and if he wanted to do something, he still had to fall on the two in front of him. "There's no hurry... No hurry... Now that the snow is under Zhengda, rest for a few days and then make plans. ”

"Hmm, I heard what Childe meant?..., and he won't stay in Fengsui? Still want to go north?" Mr. Mo Da has lived in the north for a long time, and he is accustomed to seeing young nobles who are not afraid of tigers when they are newborn calves. Because there are many monsters nearby, most of their training journeys are bumpy, and the lucky ones are just frightened, time spreads like wild grass, and in the past ten years, the grave grass of the unfortunate has long been changed.

Mr. Mo Da and the general exchanged glances quietly, this young man was a young man who knew etiquette. The ignorant are fearless, and do not want him to lose his life.

The general carefully reminded: "Childe... Although there are no monsters in the vicinity, further north is an unknown place. It's not that the imperial court hasn't arranged exploration, but it has sent several teams and never returned. Later, the heart of the court also faded. "Everyone has no friendship, and a reminder has been counted as benevolent and righteous.

Song Qing has been walking around the rivers and lakes a lot recently, and he knows that it is not easy to ask for people. It's better to be secretive than to communicate openly and honestly, saying no

I'm sure I'll get some help: "Thank you, General, for your concern... Our Song Kingdom founded the country with medicine, and there have always been countless sons and daughters who practiced medicine in the army. Not to mention the new Soviet Union, even the previous dynasty also served the army. After all, we doctors should always pay attention to the medicinal herbs we can find, and most of the places we have visited will leave records. Over time, nothing else was left, but a lot of military records were left. ”

I've heard that I'm stupid to read, but I've never seen a doctor who travels around or sits in the market so stupid. The general decided not to answer the conversation again, he did not want to send his brother who was born and died to him as a guide.

Mr. Mo Da heard that there was a record of the previous dynasty, and he was somewhat interested. He is not a member of the military, and he doesn't like to make offerings to people, and he has been helping to detect the traces of demon beasts in the north for more than ten years, and from time to time he will go further north to explore some information. The painstakingly collected information is compiled into a book. It's also a little imaginary with the Song family's medical officer's style.

"It seems that the third prince has already made up his mind... I wonder how your country's texts record further north?"

Song Qing hurriedly apologized, "The two adults don't kill Xiao Ke." The North Tower of Demon Suppression is already the northernmost location in recorded history, but based on what I have inferred from reading the texts, the monster is farther north and the longer it stays, the greater the harm. I mean, take this opportunity to explore further north..."

"What does the record say?"

"There's no important information, I've read countless records and summarized it. According to the medical officer's account, there was a time when the military doctor's attention was not on the bites and scratches of demon beasts. I've compared this time with the historical data, and guess what?"

"Is it that each time corresponds to a large-scale beast tide, or a few years or more than ten years?" Mr. Mo Da specializes in this matter, and it is not difficult to guess.

"Mr. Mo Da is like a god, and Xiaosheng admires it. Song Qing saw that he was interested, and secretly called lucky... Hit the railroad while it was hot: "Sir, we plan to take some people with us and head north as soon as the snow stops." Be sure to explore more places before the monster goes south, and you may be able to find some clues. ”

After all, Lu Wei is the main general of the Northern Army, according to his prediction, Mr. Mo Da has a great interest in the north, maybe there is a chance to move him north, after all, he is superior in strength and familiar with the terrain. Song Qing finally hung up, but his appetite was calculated... Hit the railroad while it was hot: "Sir, general." You know that I am not familiar with the land, and the weather in the moors is harsh. A brother who is familiar with the terrain is needed to lead the way. I've thought about it, and I can't let my brothers run in vain. There is no distinction between high and low, no distinction between the troops, and they do not even seek to kill the enemy, but only seek to be clever. When they come back safely, regardless of their origins and whether they kill the enemy or not, everyone will be promoted to two levels, and there will be another heavy reward!"

"Uh... Are you a novelty, you can advance without killing the enemy?" The general will be suspicious, and there are still many clever boys in the beacon. It may not be possible to fight a war, and the sense of smell of danger is a first-class power. Maybe you'll be able to eat the reward.

Song Sangongzi hurriedly took out a document and handed it to the general: "General, please take a look, this is General Lu's handwritten order... He said that the sergeants had done their duty, which was also a military order, but not reluctantly. I just hope that there will be a brother who likes wealth and danger to help. ”

"Since it's the general's intention, then I'll convey it immediately, and tomorrow there will be news just to take advantage of the heavy snow to close the road to make some preparations. It's very cold in the north, and I'm afraid I'll have to sleep in the open along the way. You need to be prepared. "The general read the military order, but it was also refreshing.

There must be brave men under serious injuries, and as soon as the order was conveyed, the northern army in the entire beacon exploded, and even the tired soldiers who came to change the guard were moved. Everyone shouted like they were injected with stimulants, drank in a big bowl of excitement, and went crazy until midnight.

In the spring of the 31st year of Emperor Feng of the new Su Li, the heavy snow stopped at the beginning, and the sky was vast and vast. In the year of Ruixue Zhaofeng, more than a dozen sergeants sang an unknown long song, and the singing was melodious and reckless and joyful. The general explained: These people are still residents of the Northland, the land is vast and sparsely populated, and the environment is harsh. Naturally, there are some traditions of different warm regions, and the long song is to keep the grasslands and forests healthy and fertile forever. Every spring, they sing for the woods, for the flowers, for the animals. According to them, with their blessings, spring will come in Kitahara. As if to make sure that his words were right, the birds flew over the snow-white forest, the deer herds、—— the reindeer herds with tall branches and horns, and somewhere came out of nowhere, jumping and rejoicing in the snow outside the beacon.

"Let's go, generals, take care!" Song Sangongzi waved goodbye to everyone with fifty carefully selected soldiers, and led dozens of tall reindeer to leave Fengsui and head north.

The group was mighty, but they didn't go far before they encountered difficulties. A large river several miles wide and clear blocked the way. If there is no boat? Do you want to swim in the ice and snow? Everyone looked at each other, at a loss.

Lao Zhao, the previous guide, was also in the team, and scolded with a smile: "Don't look at it, you can't fly over it if you look at it again, go and cut down trees to build a raft honestly! ”

"Childe, why didn't Master Mo come here?" As soon as Brother Lu spoke, he smiled and found an answer for himself: "Master Mo can't leave Fengsui casually, in case a demon beast comes to surround it, it will be troublesome." This demon beast has long looked at us unpleasantly!"

Lao Zhao smiled: "There are also times when you little cubs are scared? Don't worry, Mr. Mo Da said, there is a camp on the other side of the river that was repaired last summer." Maybe we'll meet Fairy Mo Yan there. ”

The busy soldiers cheered, and with the fairy with him, he had a lot of confidence along the way. Even if you don't fight, the fairy is still pleasing to the eye!