Chapter 408: Torment
It was another terrifying night, and for Cao Zhen and others, every night meant death and fear.
I don't know when it began, and the dense fog in the dense forest became more and more intense.
Even to the point where the two were opposed, they couldn't see each other's expressions clearly.
"Ahem..."
The lieutenant leaned on top of a big tree and coughed violently.
It was only now that they discovered that this so-called dense fog was actually the thick smoke when it was burning!
"General, it looks like someone is burning the mountain outside!"
The deputy general finally stopped coughing and said intermittently to Cao Zhen on the side.
"The methods we didn't use are now being used against us!"
The lieutenant general's tone of voice was tinged with a bit of resentment.
But at this time, Cao Zhen didn't bother to bother with him.
"Hurry up and find me!"
Cao Zhen knew that time might be running out, and if someone was really setting fire to the mountain, it would not take more than a day, and they would really not be able to run out again.
"Keep going!"
Cao Zhen didn't hesitate and immediately ordered to move forward again.
Thick smoke mixed with the fog that was already in the forest, and visibility was unusually low.
Especially at night, the march is quite difficult.
Fortunately, since going deep into the dense forest, there are far fewer traps that can make people collapse.
At least, Cao Zhen now dares to lead people forward at great speed.
"General, something is wrong..."
A lieutenant who was following behind Cao Zhen suddenly paused and suddenly spoke.
"What's wrong?"
With a wave of Cao Zhen's big hand, the team behind him stopped.
"Look, General, since we entered this dense forest, there has been no shortage of ambushes and traps.
But now, neither the ambush nor the strange trap are gone.
And it is clear that it is the same people who are ambushing us who are setting fire to the mountain today.
This shows that in the current dense forest, it is very likely that there are only us, the young general, and Liu Bei.
Otherwise, how could they rashly set fire to the mountain? ”
After listening to the deputy general's analysis, Cao Zhen, who had been focusing on the surrounding environment, thought about it carefully.
It was found that this was indeed the case, if the other party's people were still here.
Then how could these people set fire to their own people.
"It's simple to confirm your idea, and now we're going to move inside as fast as we can.
If you're right, then we won't be ambushed! ”
Cao Zhen's eyes flashed, and he looked at the deputy general and said.
Immediately, under Cao Zhen's order, the whole army advanced at full speed towards the depths of the dense forest...
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also found problems, of course, Cao Shuang.
The sudden appearance of smoke in the dense forest is enough to explain the problem.
"Vice Admiral Li!"
At this moment, Cao Shuang was hiding in a dense bush.
Not caring about the barbed grass, a screeching sound cut across his armor.
"The last general!"
A general, who was also full of glimpses, moved in another bush with some difficulty.
"You don't see it, this ambush seems to be gone.
And, looking at the way it looks now, it seems that someone is setting fire to the mountain! ”
Cao Shuang lowered his voice and said as he looked at the pitch-black woods around him.
"The general is right, since the afternoon, there has not been any ambush.
At first I thought we were getting cautious, that's why we did this.
From the standpoint, it seems that something is indeed wrong.
Checkmate! Do you think they don't plan to encircle and suppress it anymore, but simply burn it to the ground? ”
Unconsciously, the adjutant general's voice began to tremble.
He didn't dare to imagine if this place was completely set on fire.
What kind of fate will you be, you may directly become a roasted whole sheep.
"If that's the case, we're dead!
As long as they fence it off, they set fire to the mountain.
Think about it, where else can we run? ”
Cao Shuang spit out the bitter grass root from his mouth and said faintly.
He had secretly decided if it was really like that.
Then, he will take everyone to slaughter Liu Bei.
When death is inevitable, how to die and save becomes very important.
Now Cao Shuang seems to feel less anxious.
Just as the two were talking in a low voice, a figure covered in all kinds of grass and trees quickly ran towards here.
Because the fog is so big, I can't see the figure clearly.
Only the sound of footsteps can be heard.
"Who?! Don't talk and let go of the arrows! ”
Adjutant General Li's voice came quickly, accompanied by the sound of a bow and arrows.
"It's me! Checkmate! The former army scouts have an important military intelligence report! ”
Hearing this familiar voice, Vice General Li immediately put down his bow and arrows.
"Hurry up!"
A moment later, the figure shrouded by grass and branches came to Cao Shuang and Vice General Li.
"General Qiyu, the enemy army has been spotted two miles ahead!
There are a lot of people, but they are very scattered.
In addition, the dense fog is too big, and it is not clear how many people there are on the other side! ”
After listening to the scout's report, Cao Shuang and the two glanced at each other.
They had just been discussing the ambush.
I didn't expect it to come now, Cao Shuang snorted coldly.
"Fuck! We've been running so many times, and they're still following us!
Let's not run away today, I want to see who lives and who dies! ”
"Vice Admiral Li!"
Cao Shuang turned his head to look at Vice General Li with murderous eyes.
"Go and bring together all the people you can find!
This time, let's fight with them! ”
"Yes!"
Vice General Li gritted his teeth and turned to leave.
They've been trapped here for too long.
If this continues, I don't know what else will happen.
Therefore, it is better to fight him to break the net!
Half an hour later, Cao Shuang gathered all the troops he could find.
An army of nearly 20,000 men advanced forward unabashedly...
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In this often killing game, Liu Bei's character is the most miserable.
He is always trapped in the very center, whether it is Cao Zhen or Cao Shuang.
Or maybe Wei Yan was forbidden, and he didn't want to kill him.
At this moment, Liu Bei was taking Zhao Yun and dozens of people to shuttle through the depths of the dense forest.
This place has reached the deepest depth, and if you go further, you will meet Cao Shuang's people.
"Zilong, it looks like we can't get out this time!
I'm the one who has caused you, I hope you don't blame me! ”
While sitting under a big tree exhausted, Liu Bei said to Zhao Yun with a long sigh.
"The last will go to the king to fight in the soup, and he will not give up.
Zhao Yun's life is the king's, so why be afraid of death! ”
Zhao Yun turned over directly, knelt in front of Liu Bei and said with his fists clenched.
"Moreover, Guan Xing and Zhang Bao are already trying to find a way to break out.
Once they get out, they will quickly call for help.
Now what we have to do is keep going! ”
Liu Bei sighed again, and after personally helping Zhao Yun up, he didn't say a word, just sat silently on the side, not knowing what he was thinking...