Chapter 556: Northwest Road (2)
Well, regardless of whether or not this story was really taken by the other party, anyway, the officer personally came to the martial arts hall that night to meet Lan Lan, and confirmed that Lan Lan was just a young Roland girl - not a mixed race.
Under the affection of the master and apprentice and the temptation of a few hundred gold coins, it would not be much harm to bring a young girl, so he agreed to it.
The next night, Lan Lan followed the officer from the martial arts hall to the dock area, hiding in a warehouse and waiting until midnight.
Finally, with the help of the officers, he hid in an emptied oak barrel - this barrel turned out to be filled with vegetable oil, and it had a very unpleasant smell.
However, this little ordeal is naturally nothing to Lan Lan, who has experienced a hellish test in the Forsaken Continent.
Successfully hiding in a wooden barrel, he was carried onto the ship and into the hold.
The officer quickly slipped into the hold again.
He was still kind and brought Lan Lan a bag of food, which was fried dry food for the march, and a bag of water.
"You just hide in the cabin, don't go out! I'll try to sneak in and bring you food and water once a day. At other times, if a soldier comes in to check on you, you should try to hide!" The officer warned very sternly: "I have taken a great risk for you! If you are discovered......"
"Don't worry, I'll hide it carefully. Lan Lan looked at the officer and said in a deep voice, "Even if I am discovered, I will not confess to you." I'd say I slipped on the boat myself. ”
“...... Well, you have to be careful. The ship will leave before dawn, and if you feel dizzy, bear with it!" the officer said, and turned and walked out of the cabin.
Lan Lan sat in the corner of the cabin, took a few sips of water, and then closed her eyes to rest. She didn't sleep, but slowly counted the time in her heart.
Follow the boat ride. Eight days later, the ship will arrive upstream of the Lancang Canal, dock at a pier near Lengquan Pass, and unloaded cargo will be transported to the war zone by land transport in Guò.
And when unloading by ship, it will definitely be chaotic, and you can take the opportunity to slip away when the time comes.
That's fine.
What makes Lan Lan especially important is that this officer has revealed to himself some of the real battle situation in the northwest at present.
These are all things that the ordinary people outside don't know. The news from within the military is naturally more true and credible than the rumors on the market.
Of course, the real secret, these middle- and lower-class officers and soldiers will naturally not know about it.
According to the officer's disclosure, the current war situation in the northwest is quite optimistic.
The steppe people had crossed the territory of the Tulip family - there had been no major fighting with the Tulip family during this time - as for why. The people below don't know either. There is a rumor circulating within the army that Duke Tulip is organizing an army to attack the back of the steppe people. Well, that's a bit of nonsense.
However, the more credible news is that the steppe people have invaded the province of Nulin and have engaged in fierce battles with the army of General Panin, who is based in the province of Nulin.
General Panin once achieved a brilliant victory on the frontal battlefield, taking advantage of an ambush battle in the river valley plains to annihilate the army of tens of thousands of steppe people. However, because he was always inferior in terms of troops, General Panin was unable to extend the victory. After defeating the enemy, he could only choose a strategic retreat, relying on several large cities such as Mulan City to form a defensive line. It is currently at the stage of strategic defense.
The latest news is that the 100,000 iron cavalry of the steppe people have surrounded Mulan City, and after the onslaught is overcome, they have begun to divide their troops to plunder and harass everywhere.
And then there is one most important news. It's what makes Lan Lan really moved!
That's ...... Darling Chan that guy!
This guy has actually become a nobleman of the empire and has been knighted as the baron of Rova City.
He was in the northwest, and he had a territory in the northwest. There is also an army that is said to be quite effective - but I heard that there are fewer of them.
The place where Darling Chan is located is very delicate...... This guy is actually in the Northwest Fortress!!
From the map, the current situation is that the army of Darling Chan and the steppe people is separated by the defense line of Panin. So for the time being, Darling Chen's territory is still safe. It's just that......
Damn, how did he run to the Northwest Fortress?!
Lan Lan had to start thinking about new questions.
If you go to the northwest by yourself, do you go to Tulip's house first...... Still is...... To meet Darling Chan first?
After all, the commission of the cold night was solemnly accepted.
......
Lan Lan sat in the cabin for a long time, thinking about the time in her heart. But when it was almost dawn, the boat did not leave on time.
Just when Lan Lan was anxious, suddenly her eyes opened, and she quickly touched the door of the cabin, and looked out through the gap in the door panel.
There was a jumble of dense footsteps on the deck of the ship, along with some majestic shouting.
A chaotic assembly began on the deck, and all the soldiers on board were gathered on the deck. Among them was the officer who helped him get on board.
Obviously, a group of people wearing another type of military uniform came on board, and these people were obviously not low.
One of the men took out a warrant and made a very arrogant announcement: "This boat has been requisitioned! Now according to the order, everyone will disembark, and your superiors will make new arrangements for you - this boat is for us to use." And also...... Arrange manpower to unload all the cargo on the ship immediately!"
When Lan Lan heard this, her heart jumped violently.
The officer's face was also ugly, and he tried to protest: "But...... Sir, this is the material to be transported to the Northwest Front, the order has been given the day before yesterday, we ......"
"Shut up, that's not what you're supposed to ask!" the officer with the warrant said coldly, "Execute the order!"
"But...... The cargo compartment is already full, and if you want to unload it all, I'm afraid it will be ......."
"You don't have enough manpower, I can ask our people to help! Hurry up, we have more important military orders, if it is delayed, you can't afford it!" said the man with the command coldly.
"......" the officer was sweating profusely.
But at this moment, another person on the deck seemed to come up, and a random voice familiar to Lan Lan came over.
"Did something happen? What's the trouble?"
Lan Lan's heart sank fiercely!
This voice is...... Ancient music!
......
"My lord, they say that the ship is fully loaded, and it will be delayed to unload the cargo. When the officer with the warrant faced Gu Le, his attitude was immediately much more respectful.
Gu Le walked up in a very thin uniform.
His face was still a little pale, and it seemed that his internal injuries had not yet healed, but it seemed that he was able to move.
"Oh, is that so?" Gu Le frowned, "So are there any other ships?"
"Unfortunately, tonight's transports are all fully loaded. Gu Le's subordinates shook their heads: "My lord, if you don't have time to unload, just let them help throw the goods into the river first, our task is important." ”
Gu Le seemed to smile, glanced at his subordinate, and said lightly: "Forget it...... There is no need to unload the goods, anyway, we are also temporarily requisitioned, so don't embarrass these colleagues in logistics and transportation. Lest it be spread that our internal guard forces are too domineering. ”
As he spoke, Gu Le smiled and looked at the officer who helped Lan Lan get on the boat: "Are you in charge of this boat, and what is your name?"
"Boggins, sir, my name is Boggins-Nate. The officer's voice trembled a little. He recognized the epaulettes on Gu Le's body...... That's the rank of general!
Thinking of the identity of the other party's internal security force, it is a special group under the establishment of the Imperial Forest Army, a privileged department in the army that is directly under the command of the emperor, and even the military department has no right to intervene!
And look at the rank of the other party's general...... Then the identity of the middle-aged general in front of him is almost about to come out!
Emperor Shiloh's number one confidant, Minister of the Interior...... Ancient music!
"Alright, Perkins. Gu Le waved his hand casually: "The goods don't need to be unloaded, I can take your boat, you can send these goods to Lengquan Pass as usual, anyway, I also got off the ship at Lengquan Pass." ”
"But, sir...... If it's fully loaded, the ship will sail very slowly, and I'm worried that it will ......," said the man under Gu Le.
Gu Le smiled: "It's not much worse...... It's not bad for this amount of time. So be it. By the way, the people who restrain us are polite. These brothers who transport supplies to the front-line soldiers have worked hard, don't show your teeth and claws too much, understand?"
“...... Yes!"
"Alright, take me to the captain's quarters to rest. As far as Kuài sails. Gu Le said, and walked straight towards the ship, and when he walked past the door of the warehouse, he suddenly stopped, and he seemed to glance at the door of the warehouse very casually.
At this moment, Lan Lan's heart was lifted - there was almost only such a layer of door between him and Gu Le!
She subconsciously even held her breath.
"What kind of cargo is this ship loading?" asked Gu Le as if very casually.
"My lord, it's some tung oil and military rations. Burgins replied cautiously.
"Oh, no weapons?"
"No...... A few days later, there was a batch of supplies, and I heard that the batch was all weapons. Boggins shook his head: "But I didn't get an order." ”
"In a few days?
Gu Le seemed to sneer, he put his hands behind his back, as if sighing softly: "Paning is not short of food - the battle situation is so tense, I heard that he has fought several battles to defend the city, and the most lacking should be arrows and crossbows-Hmph, that guy from Aker, who is in charge of the military department, is still fighting his own careful thinking at this time." ”
These words were uttered in his capacity - and they were spoken!
But Boggins, who was next to him, this ant-like little officer, how could he dare to interject?
"Well, don't be afraid, I'm not a tiger, and I don't eat people. Go do your thing, Perkins. Gu Le shook his head and walked to the captain's room. (To be continued......)