There is a saying that the house leak coincides with overnight rain, and there is also a saying that disaster does not go alone.

When the report of the gravel slope battle came, most of the generals thought that this was a local war, and even many people wanted to make military achievements, but they did not expect that it had developed into the current situation in just a few days.

It's not a big problem just for those desperate Hu people to attack. The Xirong tribes followed suit, this is a big deal!

The Xijon tribes together are quite numerous!

"How so? Didn't they just send a tribute gift? After so many years, it's actually the other way around at this time? Zong Rui was dumbfounded.

When Emperor Taizu founded the country, he once cleaned up the Xirong tribes, and in the past few decades, they have been obedient like little sheep.

Joining the army said: "I'm afraid this is premeditated!" The Xirong tribes have always been grass on the wall, and whoever is strong will be attached to whom. Now our soldiers and horses are strong, but Beihu is in the midst of war, so it stands to reason that they will not move. ”

All the generals said yes.

Another humane: "Don't worry, the young general, there are three generals guarding Guliang Pass......"

Before he finished speaking, a new battle report came over there: "Report - Guliang Pass was lost, and General Zong Qing was killed in battle." ”

"What?" Zong Rui was shocked.

Zong Qing is his third uncle, and he is currently guarding Guliang Pass, and it is because of this that he received the battle report that Xirong was opposed, so he was so calm. thought that with the third uncle there, he would definitely be able to stabilize it.

What's more, it was the third uncle who loved him since he was a child, and he was separated forever.

All the generals were in an uproar, and they joined the army and hurriedly said: "Major General, as soon as Guliang Pass is lost, it will be Ningyi Pass, and there are not many guards there." You can't be busy with sadness right now, just send someone to help. If Ningyi Pass is broken again, it will be until Baimenxia. ”

Zong Rui wiped his tears and nodded, "That's what you said." ”

The fate of the men of the Zong family is like this, not only the third uncle.

Now is not the time to be sad, my father's life and death are unknown, and the third uncle is gone, so I have to stand up.

Zong Rui quickly cheered up and discussed with the generals how to send troops.

The Commander's Mansion of Baimen Gorge is a small fortress with a city wall on the periphery.

Yang Shu stood on the city wall at this time, watching the heralds come and go.

"The war is together, and the frontier is not peaceful!" He sighed.

Mingwei only wondered: "It's so strange, I don't have such a thing in my memory!" ”

Yang Shu asked her: "You said that the establishment of the Western Wei Dynasty was during this time?" ”

"Yes." Ming Wei said, "At the end of the year, the eight ministries were merged into one, and Hu Sutu was called the emperor. ”

"If Tianshen Mountain comes out like that, if you want to build a dynasty, you have to wait a few years." Yang Shu furrowed his brows, "It's strange, it stands to reason that Su Tu doesn't have the strength to invade the south." But in this situation, I always feel that something is wrong? ”

"It's such a coincidence, the Xirong tribes are also reversed at this time, there must be something related here."

Yang Shu muttered: "I have a bad premonition, if it comes out of nowhere, I'm afraid this battle will be more difficult than expected." ”

His speculation soon came true.

Zongxu never got it back, and the Hu people on the gravel slope took advantage of the geographical advantage to occupy the city.

And the war in the west is not going well, and at present, Ningyi Pass is being held to the death, and the casualties are very large.

The left army claimed to be 200,000, but in fact, it was not all in Baimenxia. They have to guard a long border, and everything is piled together.

Moreover, now that the ice and snow are blocking the road, even if the troops are deployed, they can't be transferred.

In other words, before the spring warmth and ice melted, Baimenxia and the surrounding Chengguan were an isolated island.

Fortunately, the emperor has always attached great importance to the northwest frontier defense, and there are sufficient reserves of grain and grass and various materials, and there is no logistical crisis for the time being.

Yang Shu would go to the city wall every day to watch the soldiers and horses come in and out.

Mingwei saw what was on his mind: "Do you want to help?" ”

Yang Shu replied for a long time: "It's useless to think about it, my identity is too embarrassing, there are generals in the Northwest Army, and they won't let me interfere." ”

Mingwei said: "Just because we can't go to the battlefield doesn't mean we can't help." ”

Yang Shu was stunned: "What do you mean?" ”

"I always felt that there must be a reason behind this strange war. Shall we check it out? ”

"Check?"

"yes, go to the gravel slope."

Yang Shu was moved.

He knew it was dangerous to go to the gravel slopes, but it was too uncomfortable to stay here and watch.

After thinking about it, he went to find Zong Rui that night.

Zong Rui listened to his request and exclaimed, "Are you crazy? My dad has disappeared, and now the snow and ice are blocking the road, so I can't get through it at all, and the snow is still falling, which may cause an even bigger snow disaster. Aren't you anxious for me as a son of man? But in a hurry, I can't let my sergeants die, so I can only find ...... slowly."

Yang Shu said: "There are two reasons. First, I have few people, but they are all top-notch, and I have an advantage in finding people. Second, I am not under the command of your Northwest Army, and if something happens, it will not affect the overall situation. ”

"That's what I said, but it's too dangerous......"

To talk about these days, Zong Rui can't wait to drive Yang Shu away. This guy is really annoying, he doesn't speak well, he people's hearts, and he is very good at chess, so he slaps him in the face if he has nothing to do......

But no matter how much I hate it, I don't have a deep hatred. Even sometimes I feel sympathy when I think of his ability and background. Even if he didn't need to be responsible, he didn't want Yang Shu to die here in vain.

Yang Shu sighed for a long time: "How can I not know the danger? It's just that you also know that with my background, it is impossible to show off my skills on my own. Now Baimenxia is isolated from the world due to ice and snow, but it is an opportunity given to me by God. Even if I can't become famous, I won't be commended, but I can have the opportunity to show it, and it's not in vain to ......study hard for more than ten years."

Zong Rui was quite moved when he heard him say this.

He asked again, "Do you really know the dangers?" The march in the ice and snow is extremely hard, but it is not what you imagine to sit in the Chinese army and plan for thousands of miles. ”

"I know. Maybe you will encounter a snow disaster again and be buried in the snow and ice. Even if it is safe to pass, it is possible to encounter being hacked to death by the Hu people. Yang Shu stretched out his palm, "But you see, since I was a child, I have learned no less than you, you can show your skills, what about me?" You think I don't have any other choice but to have fun......"

Zong Rui looked at the position of the calluses on his palm, which was exactly the same as himself, and he felt related.

This is left by learning horsemanship, this is left by learning swords, and this is left by holding a gun......

He was moved.

"If I die in Baimenxia for no reason, I am afraid that your father and son will be questioned. But if there is a war, it has nothing to do with you. If I really can't come back, you can help me say more good things when you play, so that I can die a more beautiful death, and it will not be in vain for us to have a relationship. ”

Zong Rui said: "How can I be afraid of trouble, just worried about you...... Well, since you are determined to go, then I will not stop you. If you can really find my father, you will be the great benefactor of my clan, and as long as you do not violate the teachings of your ancestors in the future, we will protect you to the end. My Zong Rui's words are put here, and I say a word! ”

Yang Shu smiled secretly, with a serious face: "I hope we will meet again one day." ”