The pitch-black sky was like thick, black ink. Only a little moonlight shone on the ground.
Jiang Pengji's troops were ready to depart. They quietly left the camp under the cover of the night. Yang Jian's situation was similar.
The other feudal vassals were still living in a drunken stupor, continuing their tradition of enjoyment. There was no sign of the incessant quarrels they had during the day.
Before Jiang Pengji left, she informed Liu She. He sent people to help cover up the two camps so that no one would find out that the two camps were empty.
"The weather is so cold, and it's so dark that you can't even see your fingers in front of you. Yang Jian and his men are crossing the river against the current …"
Feng Zhen was wrapped in thick clothes and had a brand-new hot water bottle in his arms. Even so, he still felt cold. He couldn't imagine how Yang Jian's troops could cross the river against the current. No matter how good they were at swimming, it would be difficult to protect their lives against the rapid and cold water.
Thinking about stripping off their clothes and jumping into the water, going against the current, Feng Zhen's small body couldn't help but shiver. His lips turned even whiter.
Jiang Pengji smiled. She said, "Who told you that they have to jump into the water?"
"Huh?" Feng Zhen was surprised. "But didn't Yang Jian and his men choose the waterway? If they cross the river by boat, they don't have enough boats. They don't have many soldiers, but they still have 15,000 men. How can they cross the river smoothly? Is it possible that Yang Jian has a trick up his sleeve? "
Jiang Pengji smiled but didn't say anything. She said, "Anyway, they can cross the river smoothly. We have to work harder here."
Chenzhou was considered to be in the south. No matter how steep the mountains were, they had a limit.
However, the mountains were surrounded by mountains. Without a guide with a good sense of direction, it was easy to get lost.
"Fortunately, it's still the cold season. If it were spring or summer, the miasma in the mountains, wild beasts, snakes, insects, and rats would be enough to make our army suffer." To make it easier for the troops to march and lighten their load, Meng Hun took off half of his armor. He only covered his vital parts. "It's cold now, so it's easier. If it were daytime, it would be even better. At least we wouldn't be unable to see the road. "
Marching at night was prone to trouble. Because of the lack of nutrition, many soldiers had night blindness and their vision was impaired. Even though Jiang Pengji had greatly improved the food in the military camp and distributed torches in groups of 50, marching was still very difficult.
Jiang Pengji adjusted her strategy. She let the soldiers who were strong and had good eyesight and hearing to clear a path in front. The soldiers who had weaker eyesight and physical strength were in the middle and back. If the soldiers clearing the path got tired, another team would take their place to ensure that they advanced at a constant speed.
"… If it were during the day, we wouldn't be able to hide our movements from the other vassal forces." Li Yun and Dian Yan were at the front of the troops. The silver spear that was supposed to be used to reap the lives of the enemies had now become a walking stick for him to test the road ahead. Surprisingly, he did not feel any heartache. "As long as we hide it from Prince Changshou's eyes and ears, I'm afraid they won't be able to guess that we actually dared to take an unorthodox path and bypass Jiamen Pass …"
The road was too rugged. Yang Si and Feng Zhen had already dismounted from their horses and were walking. Before long, they were panting and sweating profusely.
Li Yun turned to Yang Si and said, "Are you tired, Teacher? How about I carry you on my back? "
Yang Si was still reserved. After all, Li Yun was the general leading the charge. He had to conserve his strength.
The road was so rugged that he was already exhausted after walking for a while. If Li Yun carried him on his back, wouldn't he die of exhaustion?
Therefore, he chose to refuse. However, someone else was much more thick-skinned than him.
Feng Zhen said, "Hanmei, you're being biased. I'm tired too. Why don't you carry me on your back?"
Li Yun blinked innocently, then repeated obediently, "Are you tired, Teacher? How about I carry you on my back? "
Feng Zhen immediately nodded vigorously. "Yes, yes, yes!"
Jiang Pengji hesitated for a while and said, "Check Ke is making a fuss?"
Feng Zhen was surprised. What did she mean?
Yang Si snorted and mocked, "I said you're shameless."
Looking at the two strategists who were about to start a fight, Li Yun could only watch anxiously from the side.
"Just carry him on your back. Do you want to give them time to quarrel?" Jiang Pengji walked past Li Yun and raised her hand to pat his shoulder. "Sigh, the combined age of the two of them is almost 60. Don't you find it embarrassing that you're still so noisy?"
Li Yun's strength was his sincerity. Jiang Pengji asked him to carry Li Yun on his back, and he really did.
Yang Si was speechless.
Once again, this group of people was poisonous!
Although it was late at night, the cultivators in the streaming room were still full of energy. They watched the farce with a smile.
Hua Zhuozhuo: "Haha, Li Yun and Feng Zhen, I'm in love with this sweet CP."
Feixiang Long: "You fickle fairies. Just a while ago, you were in love with Yang Si and Feng Zhen. You've changed your mind so quickly."
Qieshan Douyan: "That won't do. Streamer, you'd better hurry up and introduce all kinds of girls. You have a bunch of men under you. Aren't you afraid that they'll fall in love with each other? For example, you can't let a rich son-in-law like Brother Li Yun fall in love! "
Jiang Pengji looked at the screen full of bullet screens and was speechless.
She planned to poison the viewers in the streaming room.
"Hanmei?"
"What's the matter, my lord?"
Jiang Pengji asked, "How are you and Wan 'er?"
What?
Whether it was the strategists or the 150,000 spectators, they all pricked up their ears — there was gossip!
Li Yun's eyes darted around, and his cheeks flushed red.
"Lady Wan is doing well … Why did my lord suddenly mention this?"
As soon as he said that, the bullet screens in the streaming room turned into jeering "Oh, oh, oh."
"Lady Wan? Isn't that the leader of the women's department in the government office? Han Mei had taught her martial arts. Could it be that they hooked up at that time? There aren't many talented unmarried ladies in Wanzhou. While she's unclaimed, it's better to pluck her as soon as possible, lest someone covets her … "
Li Yun smiled bitterly. "Sir, we're not even close yet."
Feng Zhen lay on Li Yun's back and raised his hand to pat his head.
"If there's no close yet, why don't you take a pen and write it down?"
Yang Si smiled and shook his head. "That's rare. Maybe in a few months, Wanzhou will be able to hold a proper wedding."
The ratio of married and unmarried people under Jiang Pengji was basically the same.
Yang Si was considered old and unmarried, but he had very high standards. He would rather sleep with women than find a mistress for his backyard.
Ever since Feng Zhen beat his wife to death, he became a widower in peace. He was also in the red-light district, having fun day and night.
Of course, nowadays he was either busy with government affairs or war. He didn't even have time to look for the Fifth Young Lady, let alone a young lady.
Jiang Pengji jeered, "When the time comes, I'll give you a few more months of salary in advance. Hanmei, the gift money you receive will be the same as their salary."
How could Li Yun be a match for the teasing of a few trusted people? In a short while, he was so embarrassed that he didn't know how to walk.
Listening to their teasing, Li Yun wanted to dig a hole in the ground.
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