At night, the battalions had already descended the mountain and camped around the city. The merchants asked for a day off, and tomorrow they would walk the mountain road; By the way, it is also for the purchase of mountain goods here. Si Mang didn't dare to offend them, so he could only agree. Si Mang also took advantage of this day to place the wounded accumulated in the past few days outside Tonglu City, designate the person in charge, negotiate with the Tongqi Order, and let the wounded recover from their injuries, and be entangled by Tongqi County to return to China together.

The second day's journey was much more difficult, and most of them were narrow mountain roads. Fortunately, before dark, we finally advanced to the upper reaches of the river, and there was a gathering not far away. Tongluo County had already sent someone to issue a document yesterday, informing them that there were soldiers arriving today and that they would settle the people in advance, so the people of Yi did not leave. The leader of the caravan reminds everyone to rest well, the road tomorrow will be very difficult.

On the third day, the brigade set off before dawn, and the journey was indeed arduous. It's no longer a mountain road, it's basically a way through the river beach and rocks; From time to time, there is a huge drop in the river, and pedestrians need to make a long detour to go down. It seems that this group of caravans has indeed been active here for a long time, and they are well aware of the dangers and twists and turns of the road, and basically do not take the wrong road. Even so, the Wei people, who had lived in the plains for a long time, were still extremely unaccustomed to mountain marching, and incidents of falling and injury occurred from time to time; The cattle were also difficult to handle, and the march slowed down. When it gets dark, the estimated distance is not yet halfway there. The leader of the caravan advised: "The road ahead is dangerous, do not travel at night, and I am willing to sleep in the open and go again in the day." Si Mang was also exhausted at this time, so he found a relatively flat open space, and didn't care about the distance between the camps, the square left in front of him, etc., nearly 10,000 people crowded through the night, and the bonfire reflected half of the sky.

If the third day of the trip was exhausting, the fourth day was numbing. The endless slope, the endless hill, the river is always stretching forward, it can break through all obstacles, jump off the cliff several feet high, but people can't. I had to go step by step, step by step, pulling forward and dragging the ground to help the livestock go up and down the slope. At this time, the merchants with high martial arts skills are not as good as the merchants who often walk this way, and even their cattle are used to the mountain road, and they can jump lightly, go down the hurdle, and the things on their backs are not scattered. In this way, in the numbness, people saw the settlement under the mountain, which should have arrived yesterday, according to the merchant's plan.

The people of the city here are not under the jurisdiction of Tongba, and they have not been notified by the people, and they have been nervous since they saw the fire yesterday, and when they entered the city, all the young and middle-aged people had run out, and only a group of old people were left.

This time, there were almost no injuries in the team who were not injured, it was just a matter of severity, including those Xinling Junmen who thought highly of themselves. Merchants shuttled from camp to camp to heal the wounds of the people. Si Mang endured the pain, dragged his lead-filled thighs, and went to the camps to comfort him. I also visited all the guests and Gongzi and his party. I was busy until midnight before I hurriedly drank a sip of porridge and fell asleep.

When he got up the next day, Si Mang felt weak, chest tightness and shortness of breath. But he didn't dare to reveal it, pretending to be casual, and led everyone on the road. On this day, the merchants took everyone for more than sixty miles to a cliff, and although it was not yet dark, the merchants still looked for a place to camp. It seems that this is also the place where they booked camping, and traces of stove pits can be seen everywhere. Si Mang walked hard for a day, but he couldn't support it at all, and fell to the ground. The people around screamed, Si Mang also came to his senses, and immediately signaled everyone not to panic, he may just lack rest, just slow down. He stood up and watched as everyone set up camps around them, digging pits and setting up stoves. When the whole army was gathered, Si Mang convened a meeting with officials above the division level of each battalion, arranged various camping matters, and returned to his tent, but he couldn't support it and fell on the spot.

According to the merchants, they would have to walk about 80 miles tomorrow, and all the officials could not bear it, so Si Mang decided to camp here for another day to recover from his fatigue. Although it was freezing cold and camping was by no means comfortable, everyone unanimously supported the decision.

Weakness and even fever spread throughout the army. Si Mang consulted with the merchant leader, who suggested rushing to the Duan clan as soon as possible, where there was a medical hall to heal. Si Mang couldn't think of a better way, so he had to continue walking down the mountain with a group of wounded and sick troops.

After descending the cliff, although the mountain road is rugged, it is much easier; It's just that it's still narrow, and sometimes you even have to wade through it. The number of falls decreased, the fever increased, and almost half of the people felt weak and wheezing. Si Mang forcibly suppressed his discomfort and encouraged everyone to keep moving forward, in fact, even he felt that he might never reach Duanshi.

After a day and a night of continuous marching, the troops finally saw the outline of the city in the early morning, and the merchants told everyone that the Duan clan had arrived!

However, things are not going well. The Duan clan had already detected that a large army was coming, and all the elite and strong people of each city entered the city to strengthen the garrison. Each city also organized a joint defense force, and when one city was attacked, the whole city came to support. Si Mang looked at his army, which was exhausted by the long journey, and looked up to the sky and sighed!

The limping son blamed the retainers with a bitter face, and said weakly: "Duan's is not Han land, so it is Jin land, and then Zhao land, and now it is not returned to the king, I don't know what it can be." ”

The merchant leader said, "Don't worry, childe. Shu and others come and go to Duan's family, and Ling is acquainted, and he is willing to enter the city to say it! ”

Si Mang said happily: "Mr. is willing to do it, good way!" Whatever the gentleman needs, he will be taught. ”

The leader said, "I wish to hear the name of the nobleman." ”

Si Mang thought for a while and said, "But it is said that Gongzi Wei Xinlingjun and Gongzi Han are also to blame. ”

The leader took a merchant and headed for Duanshi City. Si Mang beckoned the whole army to rest in place. The nearest Juyi to him was three miles away, and if they came out to attack, the Wei army would be powerless to resist. But Si Mang has no other way: if he puts on a battle formation, he will naturally be the enemy of the city; And his own strength is not enough to defeat the enemy, it is better to put on a peaceful posture and seek some favor.

A group of seriously ill people, after a continuous march of a day and a night, were given the order to rest, and immediately lay down in one piece. People don't even bother to find a slightly cleaner place, they really just rest in place, even if their feet are dirty. Those who were panting, some of them lay flat, so they had to sit on the ground, panting heavily, phlegm in their throats, and the people next to them could clearly hear it. Those who were slightly better snored shortly after lying down.

Seeing that all the armies fell one by one, only Si Mang was left independent of the tree. Seeing this, the disciples of Xinlingjun all stood up and gathered around him. Mr. Jin said: "Captain Xinling should think of the whole army and not abandon it. ”

Si Mang looked back and saw that the people who gathered around him were those Xinling Junmen who usually ignored him, and he was a little surprised, and said: "The minister has no form, he can't treat Mr. Zhu well, Mr. has been working hard day after day, and he has no time to repay him, so please take care of Mr. himself." ”

Mr. Jin said: "Today, all the troops are servants, but they will be independent, and it is rude." The ministers please sit down with the letter Lingwei. ”

Si Mang saw that the guests were haggard and their clothes were torn, and he couldn't bear to stand still, and said, "Sir, please take a seat!" ”

All the guests said: "Sit down!" ”

Si Mang had no choice but to sit down first, and opened his arms to beckon: "Sir, sit!" The doormen sat down around him. Si Mang's legs were severely swollen, and his legs hurt after sitting down, but he pretended to be okay on his face, and said: "Now we have arrived at Duanshi, there is no more danger, and in a few days, you can go directly to Anyi." At that time, the minister should prepare a fast boat and send Mr. back to Wei! ”

The guests said: "May I follow the captain!" ”

Si Mang said: "Today, Duan's is the old capital of Jin, and medicine must be clear." The gentleman can enter the city, and he will rest and recuperate, and he will wait until God is fully filled, and he will dare to resign! ”

Mr. Cao said: "Now I go deep into the land, it is still difficult to survive, what is the medicine!" Although Anyi is an old Wei town, it has been returned to Qin for several years, and Qin has all belonged to its people, and Qin people live in it, if there is no strong addition, it may be difficult to enter. Tell me what to do! ”

Si Mang said: "Since it is difficult for Mr. to speak, he must teach me?" ”

Mr. Jin said: "Duan's sincerity is difficult to enter, but you can bribe it, and the injured can enter." From Duan's to the west, it is Yicheng, and the Korean land is also. I must wait for the son to blame. Wei Qi's plan can also be predetermined. ”

Si Mang said: "Mr. Wei's words, I made a few mistakes!" Just seek the blame of the sons. ”

Since the whole army fell ill, the Wei army almost lost its ranks, and Gongzi was originally in the front of the Chinese army, and he came together with Si Mang as he walked. Now even the rear army is in battle with the front army. But in this way, it will be difficult for Si Mang to find a place where Gongzi is located.

Si Mang stood up and said in a loud voice: "Please blame the son!" ”

When the surrounding doormen heard this, they all shouted loudly: "Please blame the son!" Those who had not yet fallen asleep also shouted, "Please blame the son!" A sound rang out in all directions. Soon, a dozen or so people stood up from under a tree outside the city. Si Mang saw it and greeted him. When the group saw Si Mang passing, they also walked towards Si Mang's side. The two sides stopped at a distance of ten feet and saluted each other. Si Mang said: "The son worked hard overnight, dare to ask An!" ”

Childe blamed: "How dare the minister! Dare to ask Wei An! ”

Si Mang said: "The minister has a plan, and if he wants to borrow his son, he is willing not to resign!" ”

Gongzi glanced at all the retainers and said, "Captain summons, dare not resign!" Si Mang shook his head and invited the son to the circle surrounded by the doormen. Gongzi and Si Mang sat in the middle, and the retainers and guests sat around.

Si Mang said: "The minister heard that he traveled a hundred or dozens of miles west, and it was Yicheng and Han Di. If you are not a child, you can't do it. May Childe be a leader for us! ”

Childe blamed: "How difficult is it." But if you have the captain's order, the minister should obey it! ”

Si Mang said: "If you dare to work son, I wish to get a word from my son, and the minister will go to it!" ”

Gongzi blamed: "Wei Qi sent an envoy to go with Xi Xixi." There must be no other reason! ”

Si Mang said: "The whole army has to protect the head, and it is all the gift of the son!" ”

Childe blamed: "The work of the micro lieutenant is donated to the ravine!" ”