Mang Mao called Mangshen and instructed: "You first lead a battalion of soldiers to patrol the old city, and set up camp in a good place." Mangshen agreed, led the order to go out, and left with five hundred soldiers from the middle camp.

The camp fell silent. Mang Mao, Xin Lingjun and Jin Cong sat opposite each other and chatted for a while. Xin Lingjun asked: "The army has pulled out the camp, but it is quiet here, can the general teach me!" ”

Mang Mao said: "This is the door of the whole minister, and the minister is appointed as the camp governor, and all the affairs are handed over to him to take care of, so the minister has to be idle." Otherwise, it's busy! ”

During the gossip, from time to time, the commanders of various battalions of the Chinese army came to report for duty, but the front and rear armies may still be on the road because of the long distance. Mang Mao said: "When the commanders of the various armies are ready, we will go to Guancheng." ”

At this time, the soldiers outside the tent suddenly came in and reported: "General Manshin sent someone to report!" ”

Mang Mao said: "Pass in!" ”

Immediately, a military soldier came in, and reported eloquently: "The left guard battalion of the Chinese army will first ascend to the third place and meet the general." He held up a stanza talisman.

Mang Mao glanced at it, recognized that it was sent by himself, and asked, "What do you find, come from the truth!" ”

"As soon as I entered the ruined city, I saw new pedestrian footprints and some blood stains on the streets. Tracing and searching, in a dilapidated courtyard, found traces of people, but people have left and do not know where to go. Judging from the marks on the ground, it was five people, one of whom was injured. ”

"Have you searched thoroughly?"

"Seeing that things have changed, the little general first ordered Fu San to return to the camp to report to the general. When Fuzo left, he was still searching. ”

"Okay, you send an order to Mangshen, you must search carefully, and don't let the spies have a chance. I went over immediately. ”

Waiting for Fu San to go out, Mang Mao turned to Xin Lingjun and Jin Contempt: "It seems that we can't wait for the Wu Shi of the front and rear armies to arrive, let's take the Zhongwei battalion over first." ”

From the camping place of the Chinese army to the abandoned city less than ten miles. The central guard battalion pulled out the camp and raised the troops, and each pawn marched in turn, and the chariots and battles were in the center. Xinlingjun still took Mangmao as the driver, and Jin Contempt as the right of the car, and marched slowly in the chariot battle. The light chariots of the battalion commanders and other officers, as well as the light chariots of the military envoys, followed in order.

The normal march was much slower than the patrol camp, and by the time Mang Mao and the others arrived at the ruined city of Guancheng, the sun had already risen very high. Mangshen had already received a notice from Fu San that Xinlingjun and others were going to arrive first with the Zhongwei Battalion, and they were already at the north gate of the city to greet him. Xin Lingjun and the other three got out of the car, led by Mang Shen, and walked towards the city while listening to Mang Shen's report on the scene at that time:

"The camp entered the city from the west, north, and south, and it was agreed that if something happened, it would be heard by a trumpet. Soon after entering the city, the horn sounded at the south gate. The minister immediately led the people to go, and saw that there were footprints and a little blood stain at the south gate, and the blood was dark, and it should be a city that entered at night. Ascend the trail first and follow the trail and arrive at a courtyard. There was a fire in the courtyard. Carefully identifying the imprints, it seems that there are five people resting on the fire in the courtyard. By the time we entered, they had all retreated. ”

Xin Lingjun asked, "Are the footprints and blood still there?" ”

Manshen replied: "There are a hundred warriors who are pursuing, and under the trampling, they are no longer distinguishable. In addition, the branch has been encamped, and all places have been cleaned, and no traces can be seen. ”

Mang Mao scolded: "Ignorance! How can the traces of spies not be kept! It's really hateful to act recklessly! Where did the spy retreat from? ”

Mangshen hurriedly said: "It's Mangshen who is ignorant. The group crossed a short wall, their footprints vanished, and it appeared that they were heading east. ”

Mang Mao asked: "Who is this group of people, can you see it clearly?" ”

Manshen replied, "I don't know yet. But in a group of five, it can't help but be a spy of the Qin people. ”

Xin Lingjun suddenly asked: "I went outside the city last night to pick up Wuji, but the soldiers in this camp?" ”

Manshen replied, "It's the guard in the guard battalion. ”

Xin Lingjun nodded noncommittally and remained silent again.

The city is very large, and when you climb the city wall, you can only faintly see the ruined city gate opposite.

Mang Mao shook his head: "Don't be dazzled by a few spies." Have you surveyed the walls and the houses in them? ”

At this time, a man dressed as a scholar beside Mangshen took out a wooden plank from his bosom and reported: "Fifty miles around the city, nine thousand zhang, five zhang for one person, plus about 2,000 people, four battalions can be adjusted, and each battalion will build a city wall." They dug a trench outside the city and took soil to reinforce it. ”

Mang Mao said: "The city gate is very damaged, and there is another battalion dedicated to repairing the city gate." There were five battalions in the city. An additional battalion was added to repair the premises. There are three schools here. The other two schools have other places to use, first go to the city with the army, and be on call at any time. ”

"Order!" Manshen bowed and stepped back.

Mang Mao said to Xin Lingjun: "It seems that the Qin army has also taken a fancy to that nameless city, and it may go there." I led the battalion of guards to the city to clear up. Leave a battalion to guard the son, and it will be in charge of the Jin Contempt doctor. How is it? ”

Xinling Jun said: "The knotted charm has been checked, how can there be any reason to retreat!" Although Wuji is young and ignorant, General Wanwang will not give up! ”

Mang Mao said: "Feichen dares to stop the son, this city has been dissatisfied with naturalization for a long time, and the dragons and snakes in the city are mixed, and it is inevitable that there will be accidents." The body of the child's daughter is not suitable for adventure! ”

Xinling Jun said: "Since you promise the country with your body, how dare you take refuge and fear danger." I hope the general will not give up! ”

Mang Mao said: "Gongzi said so, and wait for the death camp to come up, and enter with the three battalions of the Zhongwei camp to ensure that Gongzi is safe." ”

Xinling Jun said: "Will it be like this?" Won't the pursuit of the spy be delayed? ”

Mang Mao said: "There is no trace of the spy, and it is very difficult to trace; In addition, you don't need a large army to pursue spies, only three or five fine soldiers. ”

Xinling Jun said: "It's just a city, and it doesn't hurt to follow the guard battalion with the central guard battalion!" ”

Mang Mao said: "Definitely." Although the city was small, there were hundreds of thousands of households, old and strong, women and children, no less than 10,000 people, and 500 people went in, like salt into water, and disappeared. It's okay if you're obedient, otherwise, it's good to be able to get out of it all way. It will be necessary to kill a thousand people to arrive, and it will barely be enough. ”

Xin Lingjun could only nod and said, "Just follow the general!" ”

Manshen said: "Please leave the horse for the time being, and the minister will pay some trivial matters at this time!" ”

Xinling Jun said: "Wuji is about to teach the general's talent!" ”

Mang Mao said: "How dare the minister! So, please move! He turned to Mangshen and said, "And lead the son to the account!" ”

Manshin led the way and led the group to a tall platform in the middle of the city, with three steps that appeared to be a palace, but the house was gone. After the arrival of the Zhongwei Battalion, it has taken over here, and there are currently guards on the three floors. Xin Lingjun and his entourage went up along the broken steps, the platform was very smooth, because the rammed earth was dense, there was no grass on it, and only the huge foundation showed its former glory. Xin Lingjun and his entourage of more than 100 people only accounted for a small part of it.

After Mang Mao arrived here, he ordered to the Central Guard Battalion Division:

"Send an envoy to urge the death battalion to come over as soon as possible, and there is no need to wait for the chariots to be completed."

"Send an envoy to urge the rear army to deviate to the right, and send a colonel first, each with repair equipment, to repair the city under the city."

"Send an envoy to ......"

Mang Mao gave orders one by one. Every time, the Zhongwei Battalion Division responded, and a military envoy immediately stepped down the steps and drove away.