Ha San knew that this sword was different from ordinary swords, and there must be some origin. Chen Lu hurried to the front and saw the soldiers lining up in front of this small water spring to get water.

Chen Lu came to the water spring, the small spring that was not big to see, the water vapor was bubbling around, there was a thick layer of ice on the side, and a clear spring was bubbling outward, and he couldn't see where the water was going, and it seemed to seep out into the ground.

Wen Da came over and said: "My lord, this spring is too small, and even the five sentinels can't supply the horses, now we can do it, but the cattle can't do it, and some horses are already lying down with thirst." What to do, please let me know. ”

Chen Lu hurriedly said that he didn't dare. His brain was spinning rapidly, so it seemed that not to mention cooking, it was a luxury for these soldiers to drink enough water, and these animals.

He came here several times, searching for his memory, seeing Wenda eagerly waiting for orders, he felt a little unhappy, this matter should be his errand for the commander of the army, as the deputy of the army, this is a subject that must be learned in peacetime.

Of course, Jinyiwei is a veteran soldier, and this Chen Lu has to admit that Jinyiwei is not a combat unit, and he should really let Ha San lead the army. Although Ha San is young, he is above this deputy Qianhu.

This idea circulated in Chen Lu's body for a week, swallowed it, and had to say: "General Wen, let the sappers and the water supply two sentinels come over, two feet below this spring." Digging a well every ten steps, a total of five, is much easier than digging a well with a flat bottom in the camp. Tell the soldiers not to muddy the spring water above, so that they can continue to line up to drink water. ”

Wen Da responded and shouted, "The sappers and water feeders come here with tools." "There are two posts in total, and two more posts have been transferred, both of whom have already drunk water.

Wenda said, "You must dig a few wells in half an hour, about two steps wide and ten feet deep, and you will be rewarded for completing them on time." ”

At that time, the sappers were not only engaged in opening roads in the mountains and building bridges in the face of water, but also had the task of digging wells with the water supply troops, and drilling wells was their strength. March, the biggest problem is water. When you are not near the river, the premise of being able to camp is whether you can dig out water.

In less than half an hour, these sappers really dug a few shiny wells. The firewood and rice pot stove has already been prepared over there, so hurry up and cook.

Wenda led people to patrol and guard, but there were not enough trees here to erect fences, so he had to surround the cars and camels outside. Chen Lu asked Ha San to paste talismans everywhere, so that everyone could eat with peace of mind.

After the meal, Li Da sent someone to find someone in the local area and ask about the geographical location, and he became more and more disbelieving in this bullshit map.

Chen Lu told him that there was a big town called Macheng in front of him. In fact, he didn't take this road at all last time, he took the official road, which is what we often call the Northern Silk Road. However, this official road has to go more than 2,000 miles.

A few people looked at the sheepskin map again, and realized that they had arrived at a densely populated place, and they were all very happy. Chen Lu was unusual, and asked for instructions, he could not stay and camp in Macheng, he should pass quickly, and about a hundred miles before leaving the city was the Mongolian guard set up by the imperial court, and then camp and rest.

Chen Lu said this, there must be a reason for him, and people are more convinced of him, not to mention listening to Chen Lu's tone, it is naturally okay to pass through Macheng, which is a distance of dozens of miles.

At this time, the person sent back with a guide. Strictly speaking, he's not a guide, he's just a local.

Chen Lu looked at his attire, wearing a slightly greasy left-hand leather robe, high leather boots, and a helf-protecting hat made of leather and felt, knowing that he was a Mongolian, and asked Ha San to ask him in Mongolian: "Where is this?"

The man replied, "If you go back to the master, this is the city of Weima, Mongolia, which is the Xuanli Comfort Division. ”

Ha San asked, "This is Ma Cheng? Isn't it a big town? Why are there so many families?"

This person smiled and said, "This is only when I go to the boundary of Macheng, if you are not afraid of committing a crime, you officials eat in Macheng, and you have to pull in Macheng." ”

Chen Lu translated into Chinese for several adults, and they were all taken aback.

Ha San saw that he was quite bold. When ordinary people arrived at the barracks, they saw Qiu Ba one by one, and they were already paralyzed on the ground sifting chaff. This man can talk eloquently and humorously. Ha San's heart moved, and he asked in Chinese: "What is your name and what kind of business do you do?"

The man replied in a mixture of Mongolian and Chinese dialects: "The villain Luhatu is a craftsman, a great animal and a craftsman." ”

Ha San saw that he could understand Chinese, although he could speak it crappily, it was okay, so he was happy and made up his mind. He told Li Da that Luhatu was a Japanese craftsman, specializing in geldings, camels and other large animals.

Ha San said: "There are not many families here, you can't starve to death in this business!"

Lu Hatu said: "My lord doesn't know, this horse city is a general name, there are horse breeding city, easy horse city, gelding city, say it to scare the official, and there is also a horse thief city." 200 miles from north to south, 240 miles from east to west. ”

Several people were dumbfounded when they heard this, obviously they couldn't pass through Ma Cheng that day, and Chen Lu's suggestion automatically expired. He smiled bitterly and shook his head, he could only march about a hundred miles a day, and at most he could not exceed one hundred and fifty miles, I am afraid that he would not be able to stay for one night, at least two nights.

Ha San proposed: "Ruhatu has some guts, and he should be left in the mission, so that he can not only have a guide, but also communicate well with the locals." ”

Everyone agrees. Ha San discussed with him, he shook his head, and said: "I saw it in the spring, and now whether it is a military horse or a civilian horse, it has reached the peak of processing. In a few days, I will go to Gelding City, and I can make at least ten geldings a day, and I can earn two and a half horses for half a month. ”

Only then did Ha San know that the paper money and copper coins of the Celestial Empire were also used here, so he said: "I can see it, you often go to other places." You go with us, and you will come back when you get to Yilie (Ili). What do you think about the same treatment as soldiers in the barracks, and then a string of money (100 wen) a day, and then a passage fee when you come back?"

Lu Hatu is tempted, going to Gelding City can only earn two and a half times for a while, this is a long period of time, you can earn nine times in three months, you don't usually have to spend your own money, you can also bring out your own chewing wrap in the barracks, and there are travel expenses when you come back.

The family's expenses for a year are enough. The point is that this is not a combat unit and there is no need to fight. Fools don't do it.

So he agreed, and Ha San asked him to go back and clean up, and the next day the fifth watch would set off. Before leaving, Li Da asked Xizi to give him the usual money to settle down at home. Ruhatu went away with a thousand thanks.

The next day, only out of more than ten miles on the official road, Li Da ordered, according to the angel to travel, open the guard of honor, the book, "the Heavenly Dynasty is ordered to tour the west" of the big banner hunting in the cold wind, eight flag officers, four teams of horses, walk in front, divided on both sides, walk slowly, dazzling swords and guns, bright armor.

Residents on both sides of the official road vied to watch.

Chen Lu looked at their outfits, Han Chinese, Mongols, and Western Regions people. Interestingly, almost everyone was leading a horse, some were leading three or four, and even children were riding. It's a veritable horse town.

At this time, several officials wearing quality sun clothes (one-color clothes) came over, knelt down about ten steps in front of the Daxu banner, and kneeling in front of them was the Mongolian Weili Wen Institute, which was an eight-rank official, and was still wearing the official uniform of the previous dynasty.