Chapter 195: The return is the main thing
He is the general who left the dead city in the third year of the Panlong calendar to join Zhong Shengguang, and he has a lot of achievements, and he is directly in charge of the troops under the command of Zhong, and he has also won many battles over the years.
He used his real power, so the sound shook the audience: "Today's goal, you may have heard of it. That's right, it is to escort the most important business trip in this autumn and winter back to Puxigou! As long as we send them back to Puxigou from Baixiong Pass, we can triumphantly. Since the fall of Weicheng, Puxigou has been the western front line of Panlong City, blocking the fangs and claws of Baling and Xianyouguo for us. Therefore, to protect friends is to protect our Panlong City, and to protect the villagers and people is to protect ourselves! Gentlemen, take the lead and protect my dragon! ”
The audience was in high spirits and excited: "Take the lead bravely and protect me from the dragon!" ”
As for the second sound, the ordinary people on the side naturally shouted together, and the sound shook the south of the city.
Then the south gate of Panlong City was opened, and General Nan Ke led the troops out.
Passing through the magnificent south gate again, He Lingchuan looked up and couldn't help but gasp.
He still remembered the cold aura he felt when he first passed through here, and then he paid attention to collecting medicinal herbs in his dreams a few times, and finally bought the rarest main ingredient after falling asleep the night before, the rotten heart grass that grew in the land of extreme yin, thus refining Du Soul San.
Yes, among the relics left behind by Sun Fuping after the ambush, there is the recipe for making Du Soul San. This medicine can make people see "unclean things" for a short time, and it can also temporarily block the breath of living people. Of course, He Lingchuan only needs its first effect now.
He swallowed Du Soul Scatter when he took the oath in the South Square, and then passed through the South Gate at this time, and finally confirmed his long-standing suspicions:
Under the southern city gate, there are countless three corpse insects that are difficult to see with human eyes!
These mist-like things were no different from what he had seen in the Panlong Desert, but the ordinary soldiers and civilians of Panlong City did not hear any strange sounds when they passed through the south gate.
They are like air, invisible or touchable, but real.
Even He Lingchuan saw them enter and exit flexibly through the small holes in the wall of the urn city - between the first and second major gates, because the city wall was too high and there were cornices, even the noon sun could hardly shine on the ground of the urn city. Therefore, this place has become a place where the three corpse insects can roam freely.
They will pass through every pedestrian, which is probably why He Lingchuan feels that the city is cold, but they will not actively invade the human body and interfere with thoughts.
It can be seen that Zhong Shengguang, who has a large square pot, has a strong ability to control the three corpse insects.
At this point, He Lingchuan finally understood why Panlong City dared to open to trade, and was not afraid of the enemy army entering the city in disguise to cause chaos:
The gates are guarded by three invisible corpse insects, who are particularly sensitive to human emotions, especially malice.
People who have malicious intentions towards Panlong City, even if they hide deeply, will be stimulated and amplified by the three corpse insects, and the specific manifestation is probably sudden madness, and the defenders of the city only need to detain it.
With the blessing of the Dafang Pot, the basic policies and appearance of the entire Panlong City have changed. He Lingchuan once again felt the inseparable blend between this artifact and the fate of the city.
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Eighteen hours later.
General Nan Ke's team walked on the vast wasteland.
The Panlong Wasteland is not as rich in water and grass as the Chipa Plateau behind Panlong City, and the basic topography here is shrub tundra and scattered groves.
It's autumn, the grass is yellow, and the gloom of everything is particularly obvious in the wasteland.
He Lingchuan sat on horseback, raised the water bladder, and poured a small sip of water.
The team of 1,200 people went to Baixiongguan and had become 1,900 people, as well as more than 200 carts full of goods.
Yes, they have successfully received the caravan and are now escorting them back to Puxigou.
This batch of materials is mainly for people's livelihood and civilian use, which can ensure that the residents of Puxigou can spend the grinding winter on the wasteland.
General Nan Ke had rich experience in marching, and he was not in a hurry to go back after receiving the caravan at Baixiong Pass, and ordered the whole army to rest for three hours, so that the horses and horses could rest fully.
Everyone knows that the return trip is the main thing.
Since leaving Panlong City, He Lingchuan has been secretly pondering the new supernatural powers, and more than a dozen hours have passed, and he has also had a little experience.
He Lingchuan and his companions get along well, after all, he is easy-going, does not fight or grab, and has hard work in his hands, who doesn't like this kind of three-good teammates?
The door panel was on a par with him, and they chatted for a long time.
This tall man is as he says, with broad shoulders and thick chest like a door panel, blocking the front during battle, giving people a strong sense of security. It is said that he is strong and nine simple, but his personality is far from "loyal and honest".
He Lingchuan had already heard a lot of gossip from him, such as the battle of Baijiagang three days ago was also commanded by General Nan Ke, and that battle was fought very beautifully, not to mention killing more than 800 enemies, and even killed the enemy general Hua Muna on the spot.
Hua Mu Na is the younger brother of Hua Mu Cuo, the commander of the Baling Army stationed in Wei City, and he is quite brave. The two brothers have been working the battlefield for many years, and Hua Muna's death must have been a heavy blow to his brother Hua Mu Cuo.
With this great victory in front of the encouragement, Panlong City decided to strike while the iron was hot and immediately started the most important material transportation in Puxigou. At this time, the Baling army in Weicheng had just suffered a major defeat, and their morale was low, so they should not come to provoke again until the readjustment is completed.
Should.
When He Lingchuan heard this, he couldn't help but say, "What kind of character is Hua Mu Cuo?" "In the war game, we must also take into account the psychology of the other party, especially the other party's coach.
"I heard that he is quite calm, and he doesn't like to be greedy for merit." The door panel sighed, "If he is a character who rises up, ninety percent of our escorts will be intercepted on this trip." But in fact, no one can see for sure, Hua Mucuo will retaliate angrily, or swallow this breath forcefully.
He Lingchuan thought about the plan given by Sun Hongye in his heart. The reality is of course much more complicated than on paper, but will Panlong City deliberately play in this direction? After all, seven battles had been fought in the early stage, and there were victories and defeats against each other, and the true intentions of Panlong City were also covered up by fighting again and again.
Although no one mentioned it, He Lingchuan still faintly felt that this escort was very different from usual.
With the increase in the number of times he entered the Panlong Dream Realm, He Lingchuan had already discovered that his dream of returning to Panlong City was not a coherent linear process in terms of time, but a fragmentary scene switch.
Every time he enters, it is a time node in this world, and there are big or small events happening.
While the world is honing him, it seems to be showing him something.
Perhaps he was silent for too long, and the door panel suddenly said, "Broken Knife, why did you join the patrol?" ”
He Lingchuan was stunned: "Protect the family and defend the state, why is this?" ”
"Space is overflowing." The door panel smiled, "The thin man joined the patrol because he wanted to work hard to save money and make a good life for his family; Wicker's brother was killed by the immortals, and she wanted revenge; As for me, I want to make a difference. Who doesn't have their own little abacus? ”
No matter how lofty a person's belief is, it must be supported by a realistic foundation.
"I want to join the Gale Army." He Lingchuan said honestly, "But I heard that if you can't be a team, you are not qualified to join the Gale Army." ”
"Join the Gale Army?" The door panel glanced at him, "Is it for the prestige of the Red General?" ”
"Sort of." He Lingchuan has dreamed many times, and he hasn't met General Red yet, but he just glanced at it from a distance and went offline.
"General Red is the driving force for many people to join the army, I see that you are usually silent, but I didn't expect you to also worship heroes."
He Lingchuan smiled.
The four words "taciturn" were actually used on him, on the flying and domineering little overlord of Blackwater City, and the He family didn't know what their expressions would be when they heard it.
But then again, he did think more and do more in his dreams, but chattered less.
In reality, he needs to cover up, he needs to disguise.
But here, he can be his true self again.
There was a different scenery on the horizon, and the door panel let out a long breath: "There is the ghost needle stone forest in front." ”
As the team moved forward, the scenery ahead became clearer.
He Lingchuan has been here several times in this place. The Ghost Needle Stone Forest is a very famous landscape on the Red Cliff Road, and its periphery is at least 100 zhang away from the main road of the Red Cliff, and the travelers of later generations can only look at it from a distance.
Countless years ago, it was supposed to be a densely vegetated river valley, and the water eroded the terrain with ravines; Later, the river was diverted and did not go from here, so the wind and sand took over, and carved one mountain peak after another like a screen and a sail.
As long as you want, you can walk through countless roads in the Ghost Needle Stone Forest.
This is also a rare wonder in the wilderness of the Ichima-Pingchuan.
"This is the best place to ambush." Three-dimensional crossing, up and down I don't know how many layers. He Lingchuan muttered, "Will we go to the Ghost Needle Stone Forest?" ”
"We can all see it, and it's impossible for General Nan Ke not to see it." "I don't think so." ”
The thin man followed: "How about I make a bet?" A tael of silver. ”
He Lingchuan smiled: "Okay, then I'll bet." After all, the Ghost Needle Stone Forest is too big, and it will take at least ten more hours to get around. The more time you spend, the more risk you take. ”
"It's a start, it's a start." The thin man magnified his voice and was proud, "Just bet that our team can't go to the Ghost Needle Stone Forest, bet one or two!" ”
Although the scenery on the wasteland is good, after watching it for a long time, everyone was bored on the march, and suddenly heard that he was going to open a gambling game, and immediately responded enthusiastically.
The thin man smiled from ear to ear, the dealer has always taken all ends and does not lose, and he is about to enter the account again.
……
"Why is there any noise behind you?"
In front of the army, General Nan Ke glanced back.
The adjutant immediately said, "I'll go and reprimand them." ”
General Nan Ke ignored it and said to the herald: "Pass my order and go around the Ghost Needle Stone Forest." ”
The terrain of the Ghost Needle Stone Forest is too complex, and it is the best place for the enemy to ambush. He couldn't take the risk, and it didn't hurt to take a long detour.
The herald received the order, and was about to ride to the rear, when he suddenly heard the sound of horses' hooves in front of him, and rode at a gallop.
The scout who was scouting ahead had returned.
The horses were steaming all over, and it was evident that they had just run for their lives.
The scout didn't have time to dismount, and panted as he saluted: "There are a large number of enemies and enemy troops in the northwest direction, less than fifteen miles away from us!" ”