After the last snow of this winter, the sloppy Taoist set off with Li Yun. Stepping on the snow, Li Yun's winter training began. The entire mountain range was covered with snow, like a large quilt. The mountains dance with silver snakes, the birds are extinct, the ice-sculpture forest is quiet and cold, and the heaven and earth seem to be frozen. Li Yun was wearing relatively thin, and he carried the Xuangong, and the breath around his body flowed, blocking the cold outside. Although the weight of the weapon on his body was more than 200 catties, he was extremely light, and his feet were flying on the snow but only left traces. Li Yun galloped happily on the snow for more than a hundred miles, and the dog Xiaohuzi who ran with him opened his mouth wide, stuck out his tongue, and snorted.

The sloppy Taoist made Li Yun stop and said, "Just now you used Xuan Gong and Light Gong, and running in the snow is like playing in the mountains and rivers. Now that the fun is over, you should stop using Xuan Gong and Light Gong, march like an ordinary person who does not know martial arts, experience the various characteristics of snow action, and learn how to protect yourself to complete the operation. ”

Li Yun dispersed his Xuan Gong and marched like an ordinary soldier with his whole body equipment on his back. The march was no longer a chic stroll, and the physical discomfort began to gradually make Li Yun feel the hardships of the snow march. The biting cold covered the whole body, and the thin cotton clothes immediately seemed to be frozen. The weight of his body and equipment caused Li Yun's feet to sink deep into the snow, and in some places the snow did not reach his knees. Walking to a river in a canyon, the stream froze, and Li Yun slipped several times, and the heavy equipment made it difficult for him to get up. After walking for more than a hundred miles, the snow gradually soaked Li Yun's knees, calves and feet, and Li Yun's legs and feet felt more and more numb, and his calves were like frozen logs. The bright sunlight in the snow hurts my eyes, and the distant scenery is blurry and I can't see clearly. The erosion of the cold made Li Yun's bare face, ears, hands, etc. begin to redden, and the slightly sweaty underwear quickly became cold, and his body felt colder and colder. The weight of the equipment seems to be getting heavier and heavier, which makes Li Yun, who has long been steel and iron, a little unbearable. Take a bite of snow and your stomach will be cold.

Walking to a flat place, the master and apprentice stopped, and the sloppy Taoist said to Li Yun: "You have a high voice and a long roar of sixty breaths!" Li Yun roared according to his words, and the sound shook all over the world, as if he wanted to release the hunger, thirst and fatigue of his whole body. Suddenly, the nearby mountain peaks shook, and the avalanche on the mountain collapsed, and the snow peaks collapsed like a mountain, making a rumbling sound, and the trees below the mountain were all covered, and a frightened yellow sheep had no time to escape, and was buried below without a sound. Li Yun watched thrillingly, as if he was also buried under the snow.

The master and apprentice came to a leeward cave that became their temporary camp. They went outside to collect some twigs and hay, and placed iron clips in the hare where the hare was found. Haygrass was laid in the cave, hard frozen soil was dug in the middle, a stove was built, and a pot was set up to make a fire to boil hot water. The roaring fire dispelled the cold, and the inside of the cave warmed up. Li Yun took off his wet clothes and shoes, and put on the thick cotton clothes, socks, and leather boots that Master had brought him.

Master has a backpack that seems to be able to conjure up all kinds of things, it is said to be called a storage bag, there are more than a dozen square meters of space inside, which can store items, but it is very rare, it is said to be a thing inherited from the faction, which was made by the great power of cultivation in the past, but unfortunately no one can make it now and its service life is about to end, Li Yun only has envy.

While baking the damp cotton clothes, Li Yun gently rubbed his face, hands, and ears, and gently smeared the ointment given by his master on his bare face, hands, and other parts. When the hot water was boiling, he poured a cup for both the master and himself, and soaked his feet in an iron basin mixed with warm water. The warm water warmed Li Yun's whole body, and his stiff and numb legs and feet gradually regained their vitality. Master picked up a frozen hare from outside, baked it to soften, peeled it and removed its internal organs, and boiled the broth in a pot. The sloppy Taoist also added a lot of spices to the pot, including chili peppers, ginger and other things. Half an hour later, the cave was filled with the smell of meat, and even the little tiger was salivating.

When night fell, the master and apprentice ate dry cakes, drank broth, and ate happily! Little Huzi also happily gnawed on meat and bones. After eating, moving a little, and in the dim light, the sloppy Taoist said to Li Yun: "Today you have already experienced the feeling of winter activities, especially snow cross-country, right?" The main problem of outdoor activities for a long time in winter is how to keep warm. Tell me, what do you think you should do? ”

Li Yun thought carefully for a while, and he said, "Master, disciple believes that it is necessary to be fully prepared and take active measures in terms of clothing, food, housing, transportation, and other aspects to resist the severe cold and reduce possible damage. In terms of clothing, try to wear thick cotton clothes, hats, gloves and waterproof boots, and the clothes should be breathable, not too tightly covered and sweating too much. In terms of food, you should try to drink hot water, eat hot rice to keep your body hot, even if you can't make a fire, you should cover the food before eating, chili pepper is a very effective food to enhance the heat. In terms of accommodation, you should choose a place to shelter from the cold and wind, such as caves, tents, and tree bottoms, and try not to fall asleep directly on the ground, and also avoid places where avalanches may occur. Spread hay, preferably next to each other to keep warm. In terms of traveling, it is necessary to choose a good route to travel, avoid icy and slippery places, pay attention to saving physical strength when walking, and do not make loud noises that cause avalanche disasters. You should not travel too long in the snow, and you should also take care to protect your eyes. ”

The sloppy Taoist said, "That's a good point! When marching in the snow, staying in the harsh sun for a long time may cause snow blindness, so try to cover your eyes as much as possible. Also be careful not to lose your way, many wars are lost because the army can't meet in time because they get lost. In addition to using maps and local guides, using the North Star and compass are also common methods. If these are not available, you can observe the density of trees on the hillside or cut down trees to see the growth rings. The densely wooded side and the sparse ring side are both sunny and southern. ”

"If you lead the troops in the future, you have no problems yourself, but you have to pay special attention to the physical condition of the general soldiers, don't freeze to death with frostbite before the war, then failure is inevitable!"

"Defending the city in winter should also pay attention to the problem of cold. The cold can easily make people unresponsive, and the enemy may take advantage of the opportunity to attack unprepared. There are also generals who melt snow and pour water on the city walls to cool and freeze, making the walls more difficult to climb. There are also generals who use snow balls to attack the city and defeat the enemy with snow attack tactics. ”

"When fighting in winter, you should also pay attention to the warmth of weapons and horses. If the weapons freeze the swords, guns, bows and arrows, and the horses are frostbitten, and they cannot take advantage of the weapons and cavalry, it will also lead to defeat. ”

"Some peoples who live in extremely cold places have also invented some tools to use ice and snow. For example, sleds can be used to glide quickly through the snow and transport more supplies. I'll give you a sled to try it tomorrow. Some people have found that it is possible to dig snow holes in the snow to keep warm, and to dig snow holes to hide in the absence of caves, of course, the snow needs to have a certain thickness and there must be ventilation holes. ”

The master and apprentice talked about it, and Li Yun wrote down all these contents. When he arrived, Li Yun practiced the Cave Void Sutra again, and the confrontation with the cold made his body function improve again, and the Cave Void Skill also improved slightly.

The next day, the master and apprentice continued along the valley. The master took out a white cloak, two pairs of glasses made of black crystal, two pairs of sleds made of narrow wooden planks and sleigh sticks like walking sticks, he asked Li Yun to put on a cloak, put on glasses, and said, "The cloak can protect against the wind and conceal camouflage; Glasses protect the eyes from harm. He first demonstrated how to use a sled, and after the initial learning, the two of them used the sled to slide forward on the slope, especially on the slope to look at the slide, like skating, Li Yun tasted the fun of skiing.

The good times didn't last long, and the master asked Li Yun to put away the sleigh, and still crossed the mountains and mountains as before, practicing martial arts while marching hard. The Yunling Mountains are very large, and they have been looking north to march, planning to hone in the mountains, and then cross the vast mountains, looking at the more bitter and cold northwest region to hone their bodies and wills. Many animals in the winter mountains have hidden, and by chance he has seen foxes, yellow sheep, wolves, snow leopards, etc. foraging, Li Yun has also seen the cunning of foxes, the ferocity of wolves, and the swiftness of leopards. The leopard quietly approached the yellow sheep and attacked quickly, breaking up the formation of the yellow sheep at high speed in a very short time, selecting the weak yellow sheep to pounce on the prey. The wolves are very good at group fighting, and they divide and cooperate with the help of the head wolf, outflanking from both wings, dividing and encircling the sheep, and the tactical use is very appropriate.

In order to let Li Yun have actual combat experience, the sloppy Taoist specially arranged for Li Yun to hunt, not using internal qi and weapons, and only relying on his body to fight with wild beasts. Li Yun once hunted yellow sheep, faced the siege of more than 50 wolves, fought directly with leopards and tigers, and the observation of wild beasts and the fight for life and death made Li Yun more familiar with the limits of the body between life and death, more familiar with the use of the body, he had a deeper understanding of boxing, and the skills of martial arts were more proficient. He combined the hunting tactics of animals with the content of the war book, and always imagined the layout and tactics of attack and defense according to the terrain, and his understanding of the art of war was more profound.

Spring and summer have arrived, and the entire Yunling Mountain Range seems to have regained its former vitality. Most of the snow has melted, except for the snow-capped mountains in the distance, the lush greenery on the slopes, the green meadows mixed with large wildflowers, the babbling streams in the canyons, and the fish swimming happily in the clear streams.

Li Yun took off his cotton clothes, his body became stronger, he experienced the severe cold test of winter, and his mental temperament became more calm and resolute. He walked with his master in the mountains, thirsty, and took a handful of sweet mountain spring water; When hungry, pick wild fruits and vegetables or hunt; Between the bright moon and pine, on the clear spring stone; Calmly in the mountains and forests, it gradually merges with the whole nature. Li Yun's knowledge of wild life is richer, he has a deep understanding of the habits of various animals, the characteristics of various wild vegetables and fruits, can use the environment to carry out various camouflage hunting, and can use existing materials to make tools and traps. He is already like a fish in water in the mountains and forests, and he has been at home here.