Konoha didn't live in peace for a few days in the winter pass.

She sent someone to discuss with the bearded deputy general Li in Taidingguan, who is now the main general, about cutting off the Nanwan army's rations.

Although Nanwan is still transporting grain from these three passes in Xiling, if Gu Yunlie can persuade Su Muyu to transport grain from Taiding Pass again, Konoha will have to cut off this road in advance.

It is not very difficult for the bearded Lord Li to buy it, and he is willing to give it away if he is willing to give it away.

The difficulty is not to let Gu Yunlie notice.

In addition, Konoha also carefully selected the defenders who fled from Sanguan to Winter, and let the chosen ones go back again, preparing to mobilize the people in Guancheng to resist the Nanwan army.

This is easier to do than bribing Lord Li, after all, Nanwan's army was too anxious and did not establish enough prestige in the three passes, and Su Muyu's forced requisition of grain made the people have a rebellious mind.

These things have to take time to do, Konoha is not in a hurry, she has already thought before the expedition, Danchen is not trying to defeat the Nanwan army, as long as they are forced back to Taiding Pass, she will pass this level.

Konoha didn't plan to go toe-to-toe with the Burning Moon Army from the beginning, she didn't want to go toe-to-toe with her brothers who had fought side by side before, and she didn't want the Danchen Army to spend a lot of effort to get the power of the army, and the entire army would be wiped out in the first battle.

But the court didn't think so, and had already sent several holy decrees in a row, asking her to send troops quickly.

Mu Beimo said a few words for her when she was in the court, in exchange for a more urgent holy decree. Mu Yicheng gave her a death order, asking her to continue attacking Shunzhong Pass three days later at the latest.

There are still five wolves and seven Mu Yun in Konoha's military tent, and they have been arguing all night, and the main point of contention is how many people to bring to battle.

Because Konoha was still suspicious of Han Lin, especially after Mu Yicheng's will came one after another, the suspicion was even worse. She obviously wrote a book to explain the reason why she did not send troops, but Mu Yicheng turned a deaf ear, her father was simply forcing her to die, even if it was not Yao Hongzhi, there must have been other nobles who said something in front of Mu Yicheng.

If Han Lin really has contact with the nobles in Beijing, after leaving the Winter Pass, it is up to him whether he can come back, from the fastest six days to send the letter to Beijing, and the news of the wolf guard can arrive in two days, but after all, there are at least two days.

If he was really at war and was locked behind by Dudong to calculate, it would be too late to deliver the news to Mu Beimo.

Wolf Wu was resolutely opposed, he firmly believed that Han Lin was an iron-clad man and could not do anything unfavorable to Xi Ling.

Mu Yun stood on Konoha's side unwaveringly: "Aren't those nobles also loyal ministers of Xiling?" Still can't get along with the county lord, how do you know that Han Lin is not like this? ”

Wolf Wu sneered: "Mu Yun, what do you mean by this, the county lord and Xiling are one, and what is unfavorable to the county lord is not good for Xiling, are you implying that the county lord does not represent Xiling?" ”

As soon as the words came out, Wolf Wu was already shocked, and he was in a hurry to refute, and what he said didn't have a brain, so he hurriedly went to look at Konoha: "County Lord, I'm not ······"

Konoha raised his hand to stop him, "It's okay, I know what you mean." ”

Seeing Mu Yun's unrelenting look, Wolf Qi jumped out to persuade him: "The county lord listens to me, and the last general feels that no matter what Han Lin's attitude is towards us, we don't need to stay in the Winter Pass." ”

"If Han Lin doesn't have the slightest disobedience, then it's best, we don't have many people in the first place, and it would be too wasteful to keep people for the winter." Wolf Seven spoke before Wolf Five and Mu Yun.

After quietly observing, he found that Konoha listened carefully, and when he continued, he was more confident: "But there is still one in Wanzhong, if Han Lin rebels, it will be useless if we have fewer people left, and if we leave more, there will not be enough to fight." So I think it's better to simply leave no one, and let's take away all the 10,000 Danchen and 8,000 Guan troops in the three levels. ”

Konoha knew that when Wolf Seven came out to pull the rack, he was actually more towards his brother in his heart, but what he said was right.

"Then it's decided, don't wait until the three-day deadline, and leave in two days." Konoha claps the decision.

The road from Dudongguan to Shunzhongguan is not easy to walk, there are mountains and valleys along the way, and the marching speed is much slower than on the plains. With the addition of scouts and troops transporting food, the walk was even slower.

Two days after the troops were dispatched, the troops carrying the grain not only did not bring back grain and grass, but most of them were wounded.

"Lord of the county, the brothers went to transport grain today, and not only did they not give us grain during the winter pass, but they also did not let us enter the city. After the last general reasoned a few words, Han Lin sent someone to shoot arrows at us, and the brothers finally ran back. The deputy general in charge of transporting the grain reported to Konoha with a calm face.

Konoha said a few words of comfort and told him to take the military doctor to treat the wounded soldiers.

When the deputy general went out, Mu Yun jumped up from the chair and pointed at Wolf Wu's nose, and scolded: "This is what you said that Han Lin will never rebel?" Now it's okay, don't say we can't go back, we don't even have anything to eat. ”

"Enough!" Konoha shouted, "Now is not the time to fight in the nest. The three of you immediately go and check how much food is left in the army, and after finding out, you will return to me immediately. ”

The three of them received the order and went out of the tent together.

Two hours later, the three of them came back one after another.

"Give it to me at the rate of one meal a day." Konoha spread a piece of rice paper on the desk, and the wolf was stained with ink.

The soldiers each carried a share of the grain they carried, which could last for three or four days, but the terrible thing was that the war horses had no food and grass. The grain and grass sent yesterday were only enough for a day or two. At this time, the early spring is coming, the grass and trees have not yet sprouted, and the war horses cannot find anything to eat.

Wolf Wu said tentatively: "Isn't there some misunderstanding, why don't I go to the Winter Pass and ask Han Lin?" ”

This time, not only Mu Yun, but also Wolf Qi couldn't stand it: "Fifth brother, listen to what nonsense you are talking about, since Han Lin refuses to give food today, it is useless for anyone to go." I don't have to pay you for it. ”

Wolf Five retreated when he heard this, and lowered his head in shame and didn't dare to look at Konoha.

Konoha still pulled out the dagger and played with it in his hand: "Wolf Five doesn't have to be like this, this is Han Lin's choice, what are you doing to be ashamed of him?" ”

Her tone was calm and unreproachful.

Wolf Five raised his head and looked at Konoha gratefully.

Konoha's left thumb lightly scratched the blade of the knife, and he didn't speak, and the three of them didn't dare to make a sound, for fear of disturbing Konoha.

Konoha knew that she couldn't show panic in front of Mu Yun and them, she was their backbone, and if she was messed up, it would really be over.

But this does not mean that she is not angry in her heart, she knows that her identity will inevitably attract suspicion, and she is prepared for this.

But forcing her to send troops to cut off her military rations is to make her die, and to kill the 10,000 Danchen in her hands!

How ridiculous, because she wanted her skills to be used for herself, she forcibly used tricks to force her back to Xiling. And because he was afraid of her skills, he wanted her to die.

What are those people when she? A pet that comes and goes when you call it, or a pawn that you can use at any time?

The fire in her heart almost burned her reason to death, she couldn't wait to kill back to Shengjing immediately, and pressed the tip of the gun to Mu Yicheng's throat to see what kind of expression he had.

She didn't have to suffer such grievances in Xiling, Konoha even seriously considered whether to return to the Lieyue Army, since Gu Yunlie could take the six-year-old Gu Yunyue to the barracks, he could naturally give the fourteen-year-old Konoha a place of refuge.

Although she can no longer be a deputy marshal, she can at least be with her brothers who are sincere to her.

She still remembered that Gu Yunlie had promised her that she would give her a good ceremony. If she did go to the Burning Moon, maybe she would be able to catch up.

Just when Konoha was about to make up his mind, a small voice sounded in his heart: "What about Danchen Army?" ”

Just six words, like a basin of cold water poured down.

The anger was extinguished, but it still struggled to keep burning.

Konoha strained her hand and made a cut on her thumb, and a momentary stinging pain made her completely calm down.

She wants to live, and she wants her own soldiers to live. If they want to die, they should die on the battlefield with dignity, instead of inexplicably becoming the ghosts of the struggle between the powerful.

"If we can win Shunzhong Pass within two days, the grain and grass problem will be solved."

Konoha spoke softly as if he was talking to himself, but the other three people in the tent heard it clearly.

"Send scouts out from the Shunzhong Guanjun, they are familiar with the terrain, they don't follow the original route, find a faster way."

Mu Yun answered, and immediately ran out to find someone.

Konoha beckoned to Wolf Five: "Wolf Five, you go back to Shengjing immediately." Go back in secret, and let no one notice it. ”

"County Lord, this is the time for you to employ people, I will send the letter back, people should stay."

Konoha shook his head and was resolute: "No, you have to go by yourself." ”

This wolf five didn't say anything, he felt that although Konoha said that he was not strange, he was actually wary of him, otherwise he would not drive him back.

Konoha saw his expression and knew what he was thinking, and explained to him: "It's not that I don't believe you, and it's not that I don't believe in your wolf guard's letter. It's just that the stakes are high, and you don't have to come back again when you go back. ”

Seeing that the wolf five was even more puzzled, Konoha continued: "You two are Brother Wang's wolf guards, not mine, you are only loyal to Brother Wang, I know this in my heart." ”

The five wolves and the seven wolves were uncomfortable, but they really couldn't refute Konoha, so they had to stand awkwardly.

Konoha smiled slightly: "I just thought about it, forcing me to die is my father's will." The royal brother will help me deal with the nobles, but not necessarily because I disobey my father. Because of Han Lin, the battle report we sent back to Shengjing in the previous days may not have been sent back as it was, so Wolf Five, you have to tell Brother Wang everything after the winter. ”

She paused: "I don't force Brother Wang to break this game for me, but if I really die here, Brother Wang's efforts on me will be in vain." There's always something you can do to help. ”

"County Lord······" Wolf Five wanted to say something, but couldn't.

Konoha didn't want to say any more: "You go, remember not to let anyone see you until you meet Brother Wang." ”

Wolf Wuyi hugged his fists: "The county lord has the protection of the sky, and the general will not disgrace his life, you are so precious." With that, he turned his head and rushed out of the big tent.

Konoha turned to Wolf Qi again: "If you can't go back first, you have to do things under me." But if it's time for survival, you don't have to protect me. ”

Unlike Wolf Five, Wolf Seven has been by Konoha for a longer time, and admires her ability very much: "If the county lord is here, I will follow the county lord." ”

Konoha nodded, but did not speak.

The thirty scouts soon returned, and the leader followed Mu Yun to Konoha's big tent.

The team leader pointed to Kanyutu: "County Lord, if you want to go to Shunzhong, the nearest way is to go to Tanglong Valley." ”

Konoha frowned: "Why don't you go along the Chunliu River, it's not much, it's much safer." ”

The team leader was shocked, thinking that Konoha didn't know the terrain here, and she would believe whatever she said, but she didn't want Konoha to point out the problem immediately.

Fortunately, General Han Lin taught him how to answer, and Nan Wan's army did not drop the chain and did a good job of camouflage.

"The county lord doesn't know, we also looked at this road, but in the past two days, there have been floods in some rivers of the Chunliu River, the banks of the river are muddy, and some places have frozen for miles, so it is really impossible to march."

Konoha looked at Mu Yun, who nodded, indicating that the leader was telling the truth.

Konoha waved his hand to let the leader step back.

Mu Yun watched the leader walk away, lowered the curtain on the tent door, and walked to Konoha closer: "The last general knows what the county lord is worried about, the mouth of Tanglong Valley is narrow and deep, and it is a suitable place for ambushes. It's just that there are few of us, and this matter happened suddenly, and Nanwan didn't have time to get the news. The army marched at full speed, and four hours was enough. ”

Konoha finally couldn't help but sigh: "I hope so." It's just that we don't have any other way. ”