In order not to reveal his whereabouts as much as possible, Shi Min's men and horses did not light a bonfire at night, but only lit a bunch outside the camp, and sent people nearby to keep an eye on them, once the scouts sent back, they would know where their men and horses were. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

I have to say that Shi Min's men and horses are not only amazing in combat effectiveness, but also quite strict in military discipline, all night, this camp of thousands of people, no one speaks, it seems that even the war horses are quiet and unusual, without making any sound.

Wang Chong led dozens of people all the way to the south, starry night, and finally found a brightly lit camp in the distance after the ugly hour.

"Brothers, you take a rest here, and I'll go over alone to see if it's a camp for the Qiang people." Wang rushed off his horse and whispered to a dozen people around him.

"Wang Chong, let's go, you haven't fought, it's better for us experienced people to go to this kind of thing." One of them patted Wang Chong and said to him.

"This big brother, thank you for your kindness, but I am more familiar than you on the grassland, once there is an accident, I know how to deal with it, you can wait here for me to come back with peace of mind, I will go back!" Wang Chong said, and without waiting for the others to agree, he handed over the horse to the others, and ran down the hill on foot with only a knife in his hand, and went beyond the camp.

"This kid is really bold!" The man who had asked to check on the king's behalf said to the rest.

The rest of the people also nodded, admiring Wang Chong's performance.

"Alright, let's rest here and wait for him to come back." The man said to the group.

The night on the grassland was a little cold, and Shi Min only covered his body with felt to keep out the cold, in order to be able to fight on his horse as soon as possible. He tossed and turned all night, unable to sleep, maybe it was the continuous battles for some time, which made him a little tired, maybe it was because he missed Qin Wan in Yecheng, or maybe the swords, swords, shadows and bloody smell of the past few days still made his heart a little uneasy.

At dawn, Shi Min, who was still asleep, was gently pushed awake by Xue Zan, Shi Min rubbed his hazy eyes, and then asked, "What's the situation?" ”

"The king rushed them back." Xue Zan replied.

Shi Min was excited, immediately lifted the felt, stood up and looked around, and saw that Wang Chong and others were sitting and resting not far away, and immediately ran over.

"Major General!" Wang Chong saw Shi Min running towards them from a distance, and immediately stood up and saluted.

"How? Did you find anything? Shi Min asked.

"Yes!" Wang Chong nodded vigorously.

"Say it! Sit down and speak! Shi Min pulled Wang Chong to sit down.

"At about ugly hours in the morning, the Qiang camp was found in the south with these brothers, and depending on the situation, they have not been in a hurry to return to their camp since they parted ways with the Huns, and if nothing else, those Qiang people are now about two hours away from us!"

"Are you sure you're right?" Shi Min said, handing a water bladder to Wang Chong.

Wang Chong hurriedly took the water bladder with both hands, but did not drink it immediately, but continued: "Return to the young general, I am sure that this is the camp of the Qiang people." ”

Wang Chong said, put the kettle aside, pulled out a short knife from behind him, handed it to Shi Min, and said, "This is the dagger that the Qiang people are used to, and the lowly official sneaked into their camp last night and stole it. ”

Shi Min took the short knife and looked at it carefully, the knife was generally made, a little rough, and it looked like it was used to cut meat on weekdays, and it was vaguely smelly.

"You stole this knife from the Qiang camp?" Shi Min looked at Wang Chong with some surprise and asked.

"That's right!" Wang Chong hurriedly swallowed his saliva, and nodded his head in reply while plugging the plug of the water bladder.

Shi Min handed the short knife to Xue Zan, Xue Zan took it in his hand and looked at it repeatedly, and said to Shi Min: "The lines engraved on the handle of this knife can basically be determined to be the totem of the Qiang people. ”

"You said the camp you found was just over two hours away?" Shi Min asked Wang Chong again.

"Hmmm! It's only a hundred and ten miles away! ”

"Young General, something is not right, this Qiang people have been going south for almost three days, how could they have rushed so far? Roughly calculated, they only walk dozens of miles a day! Xue Zan said to Shi Min with some confusion.

Shi Min thought for a while, and said slowly: "You have also seen this dagger that Wang Chong brought back, and the camp they saw last night should be from the Qiang people." ”

Shi Min said, took the dagger in Xue Zan's hand, took it out and looked at it carefully, and continued: "Since it is certain that the Qiang people stationed there are Qiang, then it is certain that the Qiang people are not vigilant at all, and they think that the matter of entering the customs and looting has ended. ”

As soon as the words fell, Shi Min slammed the dagger into the ground, and then asked Wang Chong: "How long will it take to reach the realm of the Qiang people from here?" ”

"At their marching pace, it will take at least twenty days."

Shi Min nodded and said to Xue Zan: "Time is very abundant, don't miss the opportunity!" General Xue Zan! Here's our chance! ”

"You mean, let's kill these Qiang?" Xue Zan saw that Shi Min's eyes were a little excited, so he asked.

"That's right!" Shi Min replied decisively, and then said to Xue Zan: "Give me the map!" ”

Xue Zan hurriedly took out the map from his arms and handed it to Shi Min, who spread it on the ground, looking for his current location, and then looked south carefully.

"Wang Chong, come and take a look." Shi Min didn't raise his head, and gave an order to Wang Chong beside him.

Wang Chong hurriedly came over, and before he could speak, Shi Min pointed his finger on a location on the map and asked, "From here to the south, a day's journey, is there a big river in this location?" ”

Wang Chong looked at the position of Shi Min's finger, then thought about it, nodded, and said: "There is a river, now in this season, the upstream glacier has melted, the river water should have risen, and there is a pontoon bridge on the river, which can accommodate three or four horses to pass side by side." ”

"Good!" Shi Min nodded, as if he had a plan in his heart.

"Major General, what are we going to do next?" Xue Zan asked.

"Call a few lieutenant generals over, and Wang Chong will come with you." After Shi Min finished speaking, he picked up the map, got up and walked to a small hillside.

After a while, several people ran over with Xue Zan and saluted respectfully towards Shi Min together: "Young General! ”

"Time is pressing, don't be polite, sit down!" Shi Min sat on the ground and looked at the map as he instructed everyone.

Several lieutenants hurriedly sat down and gathered around Shi Min, only to see Shi Min pointing to the map and saying to everyone: "We are in this position now, the Qiang people are here, about a day's journey to the south, there is a big river, and there is a pontoon bridge on the river that can pass." ”

While listening to Shi Min's words, everyone carefully looked at the direction of the mountains and rivers on the map. Shi Min said again: "Once the Qiang people are allowed to cross the river, then most of us will not have a chance. ”

"Why isn't there a chance? It took many more days to cross the river to the south before it was a camp of the Qiang people. Wang Chong asked in a low voice on the side.

Shi Min glanced at Wang Chong and said, "Don't hide it from you, our grain and grass are barely enough to last for two days, and now the spring grass has not fully grown, and once the war horse has no grain and grass, it can only be hungry." See for yourselves how much dry food you have in your rucksacks? ”

After Shi Min finished speaking, the lieutenants involuntarily touched their backpacks, looked at each other, and did not speak.

"This pursuit of the Qiang people is completely a gamble on my part, and now I have to send it! If we don't succeed in intercepting these Hu people and killing them, then we will most likely starve to death on the grassland! ”

Shi Min's tone was calm and serious, and everyone did not dare to despise his words.

"Now I'll tell you about my plan." Shi Min looked at everyone, then pointed to the map and said, "General Xue Zan!" I want you to take Wang Chong and lead another 500 men and horses to bypass the camp of the Qiang people and reach the river before they do, no matter what method you use, you must destroy the bridge and not let the Qiang people cross the river!" ”

"Yes! The last general commands! Xue Zan replied with a firm expression.

"Wang Chong!"

"Humble duty!" Hearing Shi Min call him, Wang Chong hurriedly came up.

"Since you know the road to the south, you must take General Xue Zan to quietly bypass the sight of the Qiang people, don't be discovered by them, and you must catch up with the Qiang people!"

"Humble duty understands!" Wang Chong deeply realized the weight of the courage on his shoulders at this time, and he didn't dare to be careless.

"The rest of you, come with me in an hour! Don't chase too closely, save some physical strength for the war horse and yourself, and second, leave time for General Xue Zan! Shi Min said and glanced at Xue Zan.

"Major General, please rest assured! The end will definitely complete the mission! Xue Zan solemnly patted his chest and promised.

"General Xue Zan!"

Shi Min unexpectedly bowed to him, which made Xue Zan really a little surprised, and hurriedly held Shi Min's hand and raised it, and asked with some anxiety: "Young General, what are you doing here?" ”