The carriage swayed and wandered, and I don't know how far it went, until it finally stopped at a mountain stream.

Goji was the first to jump out of the carriage and helped Qiao Yixi down.

This place is right in the middle of two hills, and it is said to be a hill, but in fact, this is the highest mountain near Geumseong.

The mountains of Shuzhou are not tall, but rugged, and the world knows that the road to Shu is difficult and difficult to go to the sky.

Qiao Yixi glanced around and said to the astragalus and wolfberry: "You go to Zhuangzi first, and I will come back in three days." ”

Astragalus still wanted to fight for another opportunity to accompany him, but when he saw the angelica on the side and the rice cake that came to respond, he finally nodded hesitantly, "Miss, you are careful in everything." ”

Turning back one step at a time, the two maids followed the people who came up from the nearby Zhuangzi to pick them up.

"Miss, we'll have to go."

Before, Angelica strongly recommended using a sliding rod, but it attracted Qiao Yixi's eyes.

She is here to inspect the horse farm, not to visit the mountains and rivers, since it is a business trip, she must have the appearance of a business trip.

Therefore, today Qiao Yixi is wearing a neat suit to facilitate climbing.

The mountain is not high, and there was a mountain road at first, although it was a dirt road that was stepped on, because it was not steep, and it was not very difficult to climb, but the higher you go, the more trees, the more curves, and the narrower the dirt path.

But after more than ten minutes, there was no way out of sight in the dense forest.

Rotting leaves and weeds underfoot, and the smell of earth was refreshing, even though the temperature had plummeted.

Fortunately, because she has been moving around, Qiao Lixi doesn't feel cold for the time being.

I don't know how to go around in the dense forest, Qiao Yixi was dizzy, and the speed of the group slowed down a little.

Looking up, Qiao Yixi really couldn't tell the difference between the surrounding scenery and the previous one, except for the trees and trees, each tree looked similar.

"Miss, we're a third of the way through."

Angelica was originally a comforting word, but it sounded like bad news to Qiao Lixi.

The corners of her mouth twitched, and Qiao Lixi looked intently at her feet.

"Miss, follow our footsteps and beware of traps."

The words of the rice cake made Qiao Lixi lift her heart, and she tried to step on the footprints in front of her in the dim light.

I was so focused that I didn't know when the scenery around me had changed.

"Miss, let's take a break." Angelica untied the water bladder as he spoke, and handed it to Qiao Yixi.

Qiao Lixi took a sip before relieving herself and looking around.

The whole mountain is full of cypress trees, I don't know if it is deliberate, or because it is a good species, dense, judging from the size of the trunk, some should have a history of 100 years, and it is definitely not planted by the people of Zhenyuanhou.

It can only be said that this unique environment of feng shui treasure land was selected by the Marquis of Zhenyuan, so there is this place-like base.

The next road was easier to walk, although there were no obvious traces of being stepped on under the feet, the terrain was flatter than before, at least not in a state of climbing upwards.

Qiao Yixi guessed that they were now walking a parallel path, and they should be crossing parallel between the two mountains.

There are really mechanisms everywhere.

Moreover, Qiao Yixi also discovered that the higher she went, the more blurred the road became, and it could be said that no one had set foot on it.

Explain two problems: one is that the people in the racecourse are isolated from the world, most of the materials are self-sufficient, and do not come into contact with the outside, and the other is that the people outside want to enter the racecourse, and each time they take a different road, giving the mud under their feet a buffer time, so there is no obvious road under their feet, even if someone comes up, they can't find the right direction.

And those who enter the racecourse will not take the wrong path and fall into the trap only if they are very familiar with the surrounding environment!

In a trance, Qiao Lixi felt that the surrounding environment had changed, and when she raised her eyes, she saw that they were walking through a complex bush, and the people in front of her didn't know how to play with it twice, and Qiao Lixi's eyes suddenly became round.

Cave?

suppressed the doubts in his heart, followed the rice cake into the cave, and the further he went, the narrower it became, but fortunately, the rice cake brought a fire fold and lit a lantern, and Qiao Yixi could barely see his feet clearly. Turning sideways, after passing the narrowest stretch of the road, the wider the line of sight became wider, and then, through the cave, still with rotting leaves and weeds under their feet, and still surrounded by misty cypress trees, the group repeated the previous behavior, and continued to walk the mountain path.

Qiao Lixi obviously felt that her trouser legs were soaked, but fortunately, Angelica had asked her to tie the waterproof skin before, although her back was sweaty, her limbs were cold.

Qiao Yixi thought: This may be a unique experience of mountain climbing.

"Miss, we're almost there." Angelica's breath panted slightly.

Her feet were slippery, the branches were still harassing from time to time, and she had to take care of Qiao Yixi, which was also a test of her physical fitness.

It didn't take long to walk through the bushes and around a few cypress trees.

Qiao Yixi didn't know if this was the legendary Qimen Dunjia, but after a few turns, the surrounding scenery was different, and vaguely, along a mud road buried by weeds, he arrived at a cave again.

It's just that this cave is different from the previous cave, although it still only allows one person to pass through, but the cave has an iron gate!

Qiao Yixi was excited.

Behind the cave is the horse farm!

With this cognition, Qiao Yixi's speed under his feet was also a little faster.

The vigilance of the martial arts practitioner made her not forget to pay attention to the surrounding environment, and sure enough, she found out that she was tired, and she suddenly felt a little proud in her heart.

On the mountain wall full of creepers, there were stone protrusions in several inconspicuous places, and Qiao Yixi cautiously took a closer look.

"Miss, this is the mouth of the arrow." Angelica explained, "These raised stones can be taken down from the inside, and crossbow arrows are set up, and the people outside have nowhere to hide." ”

High-tech!

Qiao Lixi sighed.

The place where they stood was very narrow, with a mountain wall on one side and a cliff on the other, and there was no place to evacuate.

This is like sending yourself to the door as an arrow target!

The rice cake knocked rhythmically on the mountain gate a few times, and the heavy mountain gate slowly opened.

An awe-inspiring aura that was different from the outside came to my face.

Qiao Yixi snorted.

If the smell outside is the unique earthy fragrance of the mountains, the smell inside the mountain gate must be ...... Much more complicated.

Popularity!

This is the most obvious feeling.

Qiao Yixi guessed that this might not only be a horse farm, but also a base for the Shen family army under the name of the Marquis of Zhenyuan!

The awe-inspiring aura and masculinity unique to the soldiers, mixed with the sharp slaughter, Qiao Lixi couldn't help but be shocked.

"Ma'am." A person walked in front of him and stood straight in front of Qiao Lixi.

Before Qiao Yixi could come back to his senses, the man said expressionlessly: "The last general is the second commander of the Shen family's army, Shen Er." ”

The corners of Qiao Yixi's mouth twitched, and her name was really Gu Jinzhen's demeanor.

Qiao Lixi nodded slightly.

Shen Er continued: "The general has already ordered, Madame, please follow the last general to the camp first. ”

It's not far from the camp, it's just three steps and a sentry, five steps and a post, it's very rigorous, and the road is also winding around, it's not easy to walk.

Along the way, Qiao Yixi received countless attention, salutes and greetings.

Qiao Yixi made a straight face, trying to make a serious appearance, and bowed slightly.

Just when she couldn't hold it anymore, she finally arrived at the camp.

The camp is not large, divided into accommodation and dining areas, and as for the place of practice, it is in the mountains and forests.

Because the Shen Jiajun is guarding southern Xinjiang, their training methods are also very targeted.

In Qiao Yixi's words, southern Xinjiang is most suitable for guerrilla warfare, and the geographical environment of Shuzhou is similar to that of southern Xinjiang.

This group of Shen Jiajun in the real sense of the word is the trump card of the Marquis of Zhenyuan!

They guarded the hometown of the Marquis of Zhenyuan, and even the old emperor was a little jealous, and he would not take advantage of the absence of the Marquis of Zhenyuan to do anything to Shuzhou and the surroundings.

On the other hand, the Shen family army is the backbone of the southern Xinjiang, as long as there is a need, the Shen family army can go to the southern Xinjiang at any time!

As for why didn't you let Shen Jiajun go to southern Xinjiang at the beginning and directly end southern Xinjiang?

Joke!

Let the Shen family army do everything, so why do you need the army in the hands of the old emperor?

What's more, the old emperor has always guarded against the Marquis of Zhenyuan, if the strength of the soldiers in the hands of the Marquis of Zhenyuan crushes the soldiers in the hands of the old emperor too powerful, the old emperor will be even more shameless!

Moreover, the most critical point is that it is the old emperor's decision to send how many people to send to southern Xinjiang!

The old emperor did not allow too many Shen Jiajun in the real sense among the officers and soldiers in southern Xinjiang to ensure his absolute control.

And the Shen Jiajun who stayed in Shuzhou naturally had other uses.

Retracting her feelings, Qiao Lixi lived in a tent in the barracks under Shen Er's arrangement.

Shen Er handed over the work with the rice cake, and said to Qiao Yixi respectfully: "Madam, you can rest for a while, the canteen is open, and someone will bring it to you." ”

"I'll have dinner with everyone." Qiao Lixi came this time, in addition to setting up a game, she also experienced life, she couldn't sleep together, at least she had to eat together.

Shen Er glanced at Angelica, as if he was asking for her meaning.

Seeing Angelica nodded, Shen Er said briskly: "Okay, madam, I'll come back later." ”

As soon as Shen Er walked on his front foot, the rice cake also withdrew from the tent, leaving only Angelica.

"Tell me about the situation here."

When Angelica heard this, he immediately said: "Miss, what you are in contact with now is the Shen family army in the real sense, the Shen family army in the hands of the Marquis of Zhenyuan, these people, their grandfathers, have all followed the Marquis of Zhenyuan, at least the third generation of Shen!" ”

Shen three generations!

This is called......

Regarding Angelica's statement, Qiao Yixi was not surprised at all.

This is a mechanism similar to hereditary, while ensuring the purity of Shen Jiajun's "bloodline", it is also a guarantee for them, and even more for themselves.

The Marquis of Zhenyuan will not wronged the descendants of the soldiers, especially the soldiers who were born and died with him, and the loyalty of these people is also the most determined.

"Of course, due to various reasons, the number of the Shen family's army may fluctuate, so the Marquis of Zhenyuan will bring some well-qualified orphans from elsewhere every year to cultivate, and after they grow up, they will either enter the Shen family's army or become a secret guard."