It didn't take long for Chu Haoyu to see a cloud of darkness running in the distance, and in such a quiet night, everyone also heard the squeaking sound of horses' hooves stepping on the snow. At this moment, everyone pressed their breathing to the lowest, but they clenched the sword in their hands, and a murderous aura spread.

The fire was getting closer, and the troops could even see the exhaustion on their faces. After the army of four hundred, there were herds of horses, marching in the snow for more than ten days in a row, not only the army was exhausted, but the horses were also emaciated, and the horses looked listless, if someone had not been in a hurry, I am afraid that they would have already lifted their hooves.

Another gust of wind swept through and brought up a snowflake as cold as a knife, but at the same time, hundreds of arrow feathers flew.

When the wind rolled up, with Chu Haoyu's waving arm, the Shenwei Battalion, which had been on guard for a long time, shot bows and arrows one after another, falling towards the fire warriors, causing a burst of chaos.

As soon as the front army and the Chinese army walked over, the rear army did not expect an ambush at all, and after a rain of arrows, a lot fell. And when they were on alert, another wave of arrows came.

Three waves of arrows were fired in a row, and most of the 400-strong team had fallen. At this moment, Chu Zheng and Wu Zhenfeng each rushed out with a team of people, not a crowd, but a herd of horses.

"Kill!" Looking at the tartar in front of him, Chu Zheng was even more excited, and couldn't help but shout, and the fast speed, before one person could react, his head had been cut off.

Chu Haoxuan's personal guards all have not weak martial arts, and they quickly rushed into the herd of horses to bleed the horses, and even used the cover of horses to kill people. Soon, there was a shrill wail from the horses, and they raised their hooves and galloped. One, two, and finally the horses scattered as if they had exploded.

Standing in the distance and watching the horses scatter, a smile appeared on Chu Haoyu's cold face, and he said in a deep voice: "Withdraw!" ”

The small sound resounded throughout the battlefield in an instant, Chu Zheng and Wu Zhenfeng did not love to fight, they retreated while fighting, and there were three hundred archers to support, and they quickly left the battle group, so that the angry fire warriors did not know whether to chase horses or people.

Joining the army and seeing that Lin Changqing was also there, Chu Haoyu obviously had a trace of surprise, and after saluting with his fists, he asked, "Why did the general come over?" ”

Waving his hand to signal the army to return to the camp, Lin Changqing said: "Today is the first battle with the Fire Department, and I was worried that Harbara would rush up and collide with him desperately, so I followed. After a pause, Lin Changqing asked with a smile: "Seeing that General Song's face is full of joy, the results are good, right?" ”

Nodding, Chu Haoyu opened his mouth and said: "The last general did not kill the horses, but according to General Wu Zhenfeng's strategy, he bleed the horses, and now most of them have run away without a trace, and it is estimated that it is difficult to find." ”

Hearing the word bloodletting, Lin Changqing couldn't help but be stunned, then laughed out loud, and shouted: "Bloodletting for horses, it's a good strategy, why didn't Ben Jiang think of it?" Now that there are no horses, I am afraid that Harbara can only choose to attack. After a pause at this point, Lin Changqing continued: "Halbara will soon get the news, and at that time, he will definitely order the whole army to pursue, and order the army to speed up and return to the camp immediately." ”

The herald immediately passed the order, and all the more than 3,000 men trotted up, and at that moment a scout came to report.

Chong Lin Changqing saluted, and the scout said in a deep voice: "General Qiyu, the fire army has been found in the northeast, about 2,000 people, and wants to cut off the return route of our army. ”

After thinking about it for a while, Lin Changqing understood Halbala's intentions and said, "Continue to investigate, and report as soon as there is news." Always like the sea! ”

In Lin Changqing's shouting, Chang Ruhai hurriedly ran over, clasped his fists and saluted: "What does the general command?" ”

Staring at Chang Ruhai, Lin Changqing shouted in a deep voice: "You lead the leopard battalion with two thousand armor soldiers, advance at full speed, once you encounter the fire army, set up a military formation and suppress it with bows and arrows, the general will arrive later." Remember, don't get caught up in a fight. ”

"The last general understands!" After shouting, Chang Ruhai ran out with a smoke. Soon, the two thousand armor soldiers of the leopard battalion rushed up with Chang Ruhai.

Seeing Chang Ruhai disappear, Lin Changqing chuckled and looked at Chu Haoyu and said, "General Song, what do you say will happen if we go to copy the back road of the Fire Army?" ”

In an instant, Chu Haoyu understood what Lin Changqing meant, the leopard battalion was attacking from the front, and the wolf battalion was attacking from one side, and the fire department could only temporarily dodge. At this moment, not to mention Chu Haoyu, even Chu Zheng also understood, and shouted: "Of course I ran away with my buttocks." ”

As Chu Haoyu expected, Ilad, who was fighting against the leopard battalion, heard that Captain Yue was actually attacking him, and immediately ordered the army to retreat for a while. Seeing that the two teams of the Yue cavalry captain converged and went away, Ilad was unwilling but also helpless, but at this moment he received an order from Halbara, Ilad smiled bitterly in his heart, and at the same time ordered the army to chase after him.

For three whole days, the Fire Department was stationed on the ruins of the Iron and Wood Department, neither attacking nor evacuating, this kind of quietness made Chu Haoyu nervous like never before.

Putting down his father's note, Chu Haoyu opened his mouth and asked, "Uncle Zheng, there is no movement under the mountain?" ”

Chu Zheng was sitting bored at the door playing with a big knife, and he was carrying a bag of mare's milk wine in one hand. Hearing the shouts of his young master, Chu Zheng immediately jumped in and shouted quite dissatisfied: "Young master, no!" I really don't know what these Tartars are thinking, they dare to consume us without food. Speaking of this, Chu Zheng let out a soft snort and shouted: "Let me say, let's rush down directly, no matter what conspiracy he plays, and directly stab them to pieces." ”

After listening to Chu Zheng, Chu Haoyu shook his head but stood up, and said, "Uncle Zheng, go out for a walk with me, it's a little boring." ”

"Okay!" In the midst of the shouting, Chu Zheng grinned. Putting away the long knife, Chu Zheng hung the wine bag on his waist, and asked with a smile: "Young master, why don't we go up the mountain for a walk?" ”

Chu Haoyu nodded, and at the same time said, "You send someone to tell General Lin, so as not to find the general when something happens." ”

Out of the camp, Chu Haoyu's steps became more and more leisurely, wearing a decent robe, like a scholar visiting the mountains and enjoying the snow. The footsteps seemed to be slow and fast, and every step fell, leaving extremely shallow footprints on the soft snow, this kind of light and natural demeanor, even Chu Zheng was stunned for a moment, and then followed with steps.

In the past few days, Chu Haoyu has to go up the mountain to practice every morning, so he quickly walked to the top of the mountain. Standing on the top of the mountain and looking at the camp below, Chu Haoyu's face was calm, but his mind kept turning.

The Ministry of Fire is short of food, otherwise it would not have sent 2,000 warriors to hunt around, but in this weather, it is around the Temu Tent, and the animals that can be found are really limited, what does Harbara want?

At this moment, Chu Zheng seemed to have guessed what his young master was thinking, and opened his mouth to ask, "Young master, are you still thinking about the fire department?" ”

Seeing Chu Haoyu answer, Chu Zheng knew that he had guessed right, and said with a smile: "Young master, what do you want to do so much?" Now the Ministry of Fire is short of food, even if it is in a hurry, it should be them. I can't say that they are so quiet because they want to disturb us. In fact, as long as the army is impacted once, it will definitely be able to find out what conspiracy there is in the Ministry of Fire, hum! ”

After a cold snort, a hint of a thief smile appeared on Chu Zheng's face, and he shouted, "Young Master, besides, even if you are in a hurry, I can't talk about you." Don't look at Lin Changqing's smiling face all day long, it's actually a ghost. The road leading to the bottom of the mountain had long been frozen, and now there was a layer of snow on it, and it was possible to ride the horses and gallop. If Lin Changqing really wanted to extinguish the fire army, he would have ordered the army to attack a long time ago, and no matter how powerful the fire department was, it would not be able to stop the impact of the fast horse. Now, he just wants to wait for the fire department to lose his breath first, and take advantage of the fortifications to reduce the damage! ”

Hearing Chu Zheng say so much in one breath, and all of them were on the point, Chu Haoyu was stunned for a moment, but then shook his head and smiled: "Okay, Uncle Zheng, he is worthy of being a veteran of a hundred battles, and he can see through it better than me." ”

After finishing speaking, Chu Haoyu shook his head again as if he wanted to throw all the questions out of his head and appreciate the vast snow. The blizzard some time ago paved a layer of knee-high snow on the Mobei grassland, even if more than ten days passed, the thick snow did not melt away but formed ice crystals, making the world become covered in silver.

Standing on a high place and looking at it, thousands of miles of ice and snow drifting, it is nothing more than that. Suddenly, Chu Haoyu suddenly felt a kind of pride in his heart, the man was heroic, and he couldn't help but want to let out a long howl, but he finally held back and opened his mouth to let out a sigh.

With a sigh, Chu Haoyu opened his mouth and asked, "Uncle Zheng, you have gone through countless battles in your life, and you have traveled all over the world, what place do you feel is the most interesting?" ”

Although he was surprised by his young master's question, Chu Zheng still replied: "I am a reckless man, and I am not interested in scenic spots at all, but I still have a little impression of the battlefields in various places, but, hehe, it may be that I have fought too many battles, and I have not felt it for a long time, and now for me, it is the same everywhere." ”

After thinking for a moment, Chu Haoyu said calmly: "Uncle Zheng, after returning to Beijing, I plan to walk around and appreciate the great mountains and rivers of my Chu family, you go with me." Speaking of this, a trace of warmth appeared on Chu Haoyu's face, and then said: "Speaking of which, my Chu family also has a share of Uncle Zheng's contributions, but you don't seek fame or profit, but take care of Xiao Qi, and in the future, Xiao Qi should also honor and honor you." By the way, Uncle Zheng, you are not a good wine, and I will get you the best wine whenever you go in the future. ”

Hehe laughed, Chu Zheng opened his mouth and said: "These are all things that an old slave should do, but the young master has a heart." But when the young master talked about this, the old slave really wanted to ask the young master for something. ”

Hearing Chu Zheng's request, Chu Haoyu was curious in his heart, especially when he saw the hesitation on his face, Chu Haoyu opened his mouth and said, "Uncle Zheng, what is the matter?" As long as I can do it, I will do it for you. ”

It didn't seem to have heard Chu Haoyu's words, and Chu Zheng was stunned for a long time before he came to his senses. As soon as he knelt on the ground, Chu Zheng bowed in a deep voice: "Young master, you have grown up, after this big battle, you should be able to take care of yourself, the old slave wants to go into the mountain and guard filial piety for the master with the eldest brother." ”

Suddenly, the smile on Chu Haoyu's face was gone. After staring at Chu Zheng for a moment, Chu Haoyu opened his mouth and asked, "Uncle Zheng, why did you suddenly mention your father and Uncle Da?" ”

Looking up at his young master, Chu Zheng said slowly: "Young master, you also know that among the seven young masters, the master is only kind to you and not strict, even after the master is gone, he also specially ordered the eldest brother and the old slave to take care of you." The eldest brother is old, and he knows that the end is approaching, so he ......" was interrupted by Chu Haoyu before he finished speaking.

"What?" In the midst of the shouting, Chu Haoyu stared straight at Chu Zheng and asked, "Uncle Zheng, what are you talking about?" ”

With a wry smile, Chu Zheng said a little helplessly: "The eldest brother is a master of the Heavenly and Human Realm, he knows his own body, and his vitality has long been exhausted, and now he is just relying on his strong true qi to support him!" ”

After looking at Chu Zheng for a moment, Chu Haoyu suddenly let out a sigh and set his eyes on the sky at the same time.

At this moment, Chu Zheng continued to say just now: "There are a few of our brothers, the eldest brother has suffered the most injuries, and now he is old, I am afraid that he will not last long, so he ordered me to go out of the mountain and follow the young master to listen to the order, but ......" In the elongated voice, Chu Zheng slammed his head on the ground and shouted: "The old slave is incompetent, and he has caused the young master to fall into danger several times, and even Princess Jing and Princess Yue have not been able to save it, and the old slave is to blame for his death." ”

At this moment, tears were already flowing down Chu Zheng's bronzed face, but his voice was still heavy, and he shouted in a muffled voice: "For this reason, the fourth child cut off one of his arms, if he didn't want to eradicate the heavenly thorn traitor, with the fourth child's temperament, I am afraid that he will apologize with death, but for this matter, it is the old slave who should be apologized the most." Now that the young master has grown up and is able to protect himself, it is time for the old slave to go to the master to apologize. At the end of the words, Chu Zheng buried his head deep in the ground, and shouted in a deep voice: "Ask the young master for permission!" ”

Looking down at Chu Zheng, staring at the loyal servant who had been by his side since childhood, Chu Haoyu shook his head and let out a sigh. At this moment, Chu Haoyu suddenly had a trace of admiration, a trace of envy and a hint of happiness, admiring the loyalty of the Chu Da Chu Zheng brothers, envying that there were such loyal servants by his father's side, and glad that they all followed him.

After not seeing Chu Haoyu answer for a long time, Chu Zheng bowed again and spit out word by word: "Please allow the young master!" ”

Looking at Chu Zheng for a while, Chu Haoyu closed his eyes and took a deep breath, and said in a cold voice: "I'll talk about this later, but," In the elongated voice, Chu Haoyu's face had returned to calm, even cold, and said: "After eavesdropping for so long, it's time to come out!" ”