Chapter 464: The Way Home (Part II)
Zhao Ling was half-pulled and half-hugged by Long Qingping and Feng Hu, and followed the team. Zhao Ling kept begging them to let her go and find Chen Ao. But how could the two agree?
Not to mention whether the Liao army will chase after them again, just now that the lights are blind, where can they find a way to climb down the cliff? Besides, the cliff is nearly 100 zhang high, and Chen Ao will definitely have no reason to survive if he falls like this. If Zhao Ling saw Chen Ao being smashed into a bloody blur, wouldn't he be even more crazy?
Therefore, although Feng Hu and Long Qingping were also very sad, they couldn't wait to find Chen Ao's body. But they still resolutely pulled Zhao Ling away. The farther and farther away from that section of the cliff, Zhao Ling's heart became colder and colder. At first, she struggled, but in the end she was motionless, and was helped by Long Qingping to ride on horseback.
The army walked along the winding path opened up by Feng Hu, circled around the mountains, and finally passed through the dense forest. Seeing that the east has revealed a hint of bright white, the terrain in front of it is gradually flattening, and the woods are thinning. Everyone was excited, and there was a joy of escaping the ascension. Only Zhao Ling rode on the horse in a daze, running forward with everyone, but he didn't know what he was running at all.
Coming to the main road, Lin Feng ordered the army to rest on the spot. He looked at the terrain on the map and roughly determined where the army was located. It is already far away from Jizhou City, and if you chase it around the mountain, it will be at least more than a hundred miles. If the Liao army wants to chase after it, it will take a day and a night at the earliest. And if you go over the mountain, although the distance is shorter, the speed will only be slower.
Therefore, Lin Feng also put his mind at ease, watching that his subordinates had not rested well for a few days, and they were all embarrassed, and they had no demeanor of the forbidden army in the past. So he simply ordered the army to camp on the spot, rest here for a day, and find something to eat nearby to fill their stomachs.
The tent was set up, and Lin Feng immediately thought about what happened after Chen Ao's death. He has been in the army for many years and is accustomed to seeing life and death. Although it is inevitable that he is a little sentimental, the general will inevitably die before the battle, and Chen Ao can be regarded as a well-deserved death. And those of them who survived still have a lot of important things to do.
Lin Feng summoned several commanders to the big tent, and except for three who were killed in battle, everyone else was wounded. Lin Feng discussed with them a few words about the next plan, and everyone's interest was not very high. Especially the generals who followed Chen Ao to live and die in Jizhou and stick to the city, they inevitably had some feelings with Chen Ao, and they all seemed a little lost.
Yao Zhou suddenly said: "General Lin, when General Chen was alive, he obeyed Zhao Junshi's orders. Shall we ask him for his opinion and see if he has any good ideas?"
Lin Feng also knew that Zhao Ling was Chen Ao's henchman, and these people didn't know that Zhao Ling and Long Qingping were both daughters, and they didn't feel wrong when they let Zhao Ling participate in the military aircraft incident.
It didn't take long for the person sent to come back, but the expression on his face was a little strange. Behind him was Zhao Ling, who was supported by Long Qingping, and Feng Hu was also on the side, nervously watching Zhao Ling's situation.
What made the little soldier arrive weird was that Zhao Ling's hair was scattered, and his face was like tears, obviously crying bitterly. Men cry men, such a scene, no matter who sees it, will feel weird.
Lin Feng couldn't be surprised and asked, "Mr. Zhao, you are resourceful, and General Chen has repeatedly asked you for advice during his lifetime. Now that we've been defeated, I wonder if you have any suggestions?"
Everyone looked at Zhao Ling, but Zhao Ling looked stunned and didn't say a word. Lin Feng asked again, and Zhao Ling sighed faintly and said softly: "The generals must have already had a plan, so why ask me." ”
Lin Feng said: "We did discuss it. Now, although our army has not suffered great losses, it has suffered successive defeats and its morale is low. We all believe that with the current state, it is difficult to hold on to the Liao army. Therefore, we decided to lead the army to retreat, preserve our strength, and then fight a decisive battle with the Liao army!"
Zhao Ling nodded and did not object. Lin Feng saw her indifferent expression, and his heart was a little unhappy, and he secretly thought, although you are General Chen's henchman, you are now a member of the forward battalion, how can you be so slack?
Lin Feng said again: "Mr. Zhao, all the way south here, there is no city for the army to garrison. Therefore, I think we should go straight to Shanzhou. What do you think?"
Zhao Ling's eyes were blank, he nodded, and said: "Lanzhou is a place where soldiers must fight, built according to water, easy to defend and difficult to attack. General Lin's decision was not wrong. ”
Lin Feng said again: "Since Mr. Zhao also agrees with this decision, Lin still has a reluctant request. In order to prevent the Liao army from pursuing, I decided to personally lead people to break the queen, and asked Mr. Zhao to bring the army back to Lanzhou!"
Zhao Ling was stunned when he heard this, raised his eyes to look at him, and said, "How can this be done......
Lin Feng said: "Why not. I think Mr. Zhao has the talent of a general, and General Chen also values Mr. Chen. With you leading the army, we can rest assured!"
Zhao Ling smiled bitterly and reached out to remove the headscarf wrapped in green silk on his head. The long hair like a waterfall fell down, which immediately added a bit of charm to Zhao Ling. Zhao Ling said: "General Lin, I am a daughter, how can I command the army?"
Lin Feng and the generals were stunned, looking at her dumbfounded. Zhao Ling's voice was hoarse just now, and everyone didn't hear it. At this time, if you take a closer look, sure enough, your eyebrows, eyes and demeanor are all women's style. The doubts in many people's hearts were immediately solved, it turned out that Chen Ao did not have special habits!
It's just that when the army marches and fights, he actually takes the woman with him, and this Chen Ao is also a bit too nonsense! Many people can't help but think about it again.
Zhao Ling said lightly: "I am Chen Aowei's wife, and I just want to help him do something with him all the way." Now that he's gone, it's time for me to leave the army......"
Lin Feng's previous unhappiness with her suddenly disappeared, and he hesitated: "Madam......"
Yao Zhou suddenly got up and said, "Madam...... During his lifetime, General Chen had many chances to save his life. But he insisted on walking in the last formation, and refused to go first in several dangers. It was because he was unwilling to follow the example of Peng Guangzu and Guo Wenhui and leave behind the soldiers of the whole army. Although General Chen is gone, he is a hero. Madam, General Chen's last wish is to return safely with the army. We should fulfill his wish!"
Zhao Ling's body trembled slightly, and he raised his head to stare at Yao Zhou, already a little moved. Yes, Chen Ao has never wanted to do something so seriously. And isn't he here to help him fulfill his wish?
After a long time, Zhao Ling said sadly: "But...... He's still in the wilderness......" She couldn't stop crying when she said this. When others heard this, they couldn't help but lament.
For the Han people, it is a deep-rooted concept to settle in the earth. Even if you die on the battlefield, you should bury the body as much as possible. But Chen Ao fell off the cliff, and now that the night has passed, I don't know if the body will be ruined by some wild beast. If no one picks up the remains, I'm afraid that the corpses will be in the wilderness forever. Anyone who hears such an end can't help but feel sad.
Long Qingping suddenly said, "Sister Ling, I'll bring him back!"
Everyone was stunned again, they didn't expect Long Qingping's voice to be crisp, and she was actually a woman. Zhao Ling turned his head and looked at her deeply.
Long Qingping said lonely: "I promised him to be his bodyguard." But I didn't protect him. Now I'm going to take him home with me whatever I say!"