bayedsolid Chapter 309: Encountering the Dongzhong Soldier
Chapter 309: Encountering the Dongzhong Soldier
The next morning, after breakfast, Chu Xiaomu discussed with everyone and said that they would patrol the border every day within the 40-mile area assigned to the team.
Zhang Hou said, "Is it necessary? We can see forty or fifty miles in either direction. We can even see a bird flying by. Why do we have to go to the border every day?"
Wu Sheng, Su Mi Shun and others also said that it was unnecessary, saying that our mission was to see if there were any Saudis. Although this hill was not high, it was clearly visible.
Chu Xiaomu insisted on patrolling the border every day, saying that it was the duty of the sentinels and that they might be able to discover subtle details that were invisible from a distance. The crowd had no choice but to agree.
The nine people were divided into two teams, one team consisting of Chu Xiaomu, Zhou Weide, Zhou Weiyi and Zhang Hou, and the other team consisting of Wang Gang, Lin Zhen, Su Mishun, Wu Sheng and Ling Weidou. They patrolled the border in the east and west directions respectively, paying more attention along the way, and then met back at the camp in the afternoon.
Chu Xiaomu led Zhou Weide, Zhou Weiyi, and Zhang Hou along the foot of the Beast Mountain and walked slowly towards the east. Zhou Weide and Zhang Hou were not on good terms with each other and they kept bickering along the way.
Zhou Weide said, "Mu Tou, why did you ask Hou Pier to come and work with us? I get so mad at him!"
Zhang Hou immediately said, "You two brothers are handsome. I will follow you wherever you go. Don't try to get rid of me."
Zhou Weide was furious.
Chu Xiaomu smiled and said, "It will be more lively if you two bicker with each other. Our team is already short of one person, and it won't be too boring with you two here." In fact, Chu Xiaomu called Zhang Hou over deliberately because he was too lazy and Wan Gang might not be able to control him.
After patrolling for about 20 to 30 miles, a group of more than a dozen mounted soldiers appeared in front of them, driving a flock of sheep towards the northeast. Some of these soldiers were wearing silver armor, some were wearing green robes, and they all held a long spear in their hands. At a glance, they were obviously soldiers from Bicheng.
Chu Xiaomu and the other three hurriedly raised their spears and waved them in greeting.
The team also discovered Chu Xiaomu and the others, so they stopped and waited.
Chu Xiaomu and his three companions rode their horses and ran over.
After informing each other, it turned out that the other party was a team of sergeants under the Dongzhen Camp, and the captain was named Gao Tinggeng.
Gao Tinggeng asked Chu Xiaomu and the other three which army and battalion they were from, and why they came to the area near the Dongzhong Army camp. Chu Xiaomu told him everything.
Gao Tinggeng nodded and said, "I have heard of it. Actually, you don't need to come here. After the last attack by the Claw Clan, our Dingzhong Army arranged soldiers to patrol this area every three to five days. Any movement will not escape our eyes."
Chu Xiaomu said: "This is the responsibility of our team. It would be more reassuring if we come here every day."
Zhang Hou asked, "Captain Gao, you have herded such a large flock of sheep. Is this your army's shepherding team?"
Gao Tinggeng smiled and said, "Our army doesn't have a sheep-herding team, but I heard that your Nanding Army has a horse-herding team, which is quite capable and has driven more than a thousand wild horses back to Bicheng. Our Central Army often says that the horses in Bicheng are too docile, and they are getting worse every year. It would be great if we could tame those wild horses."
Everyone was very happy to hear this, they didn't expect that the news would even reach the Dongzhong Army. They thought that what was even more impressive was that the assassin leader Li Ji was captured, but they were afraid that you haven't heard about it yet.
Zhang Hou laughed and said, "That's nothing. It's just a small part of our achievements." This sentence pleased Zhou Weide very much, and he suddenly felt that Hou Pi'er was not so annoying after all.
Gao Tinggeng and his entourage were all surprised and said, "So you are the horse herders of the Nanding Army. I am so sorry for your disrespect."
Everyone was very happy to see Gao Tinggeng and his group being so polite.
Zhang Hou asked again: "Captain Gao, where did you buy so many fat sheep?"
Gao Tinggeng pointed to the far west and said, "There is a village about ten miles away called Dongxi Village. We bought sheep from there as military rations. We are about to rush back now."
When everyone heard that there was a village near the camp, they were very happy. They thought that when they were bored, they could go for a walk in the village and buy a fat sheep to change their taste. They were tired of eating dry biscuits and wild rabbits every day.
The two teams chatted for a while, and Gao Tinggeng prepared to get up and return to the camp.
Chu Xiaomu asked: "Captain Gao, do you know a sergeant named Yu Aqi, the one with big eyes and a high nose..."
Gao Tinggeng said: "Are you talking about Aqi? Of course I know him, he is a famous figure in our Dongzhong Army!"
Zhou Weide said: "That guy is nothing special except that he looks good. How come he has become a celebrity in your Dongzhong Army?"
When Gao Tinggeng heard them talking about Yu Aqi, he immediately became interested. He did not mention the matter of driving the sheep back to the Dongzhong Army camp. He pulled everyone to sit down and said, "Speaking of this little brother Yu Aqi, he is really an amazing person..."
Chu Xiaomu and the other three were very surprised and listened to what he said carefully.
"Brother Yu Aqi is from Anfeng City in Cangmu Country. Do you know where Anfeng City is? It's a long way away. Starting from Bicheng, we need to walk north for 2,000 miles. Even if we ride a horse, it will take half a month to reach Jinyang City. After reaching Jinyang City, we need to cross the Kun River, pass Dushan Mountain, Tuantuo Mountain, etc., and walk another 2,000 miles... Only then can we reach Anfeng City."
Gao Tinggeng went on to say, "After brother Yu Aqi's family suffered a misfortune, he wandered around. A few years ago, the Golden Sword and Black Sword of Jinyang City became famous, and his original force has passed the sixth level. He is well-known in the seven cities of Cangmu Country. Let me interject here, so what if he has passed the sixth level? It is still not good enough for our general." Everyone laughed and were proud to be soldiers of Bicheng.
"Yu Aqi naturally admired this Golden Blade and Black Sword, and wanted to become his disciple to learn martial arts. Although he was a little bit worried, it was not his fault, because Golden Blade and Black Sword were so famous. He found out the direction of Jinyang City, put his belongings in a small bag, and walked all the way to Jinyang City. With his two thin legs, God knows how long he walked! Just this perseverance, I, Gao, can't help but be convinced. Tell me, who else has walked two thousand miles on two legs? Let's not talk about whether the two legs can bear it. What to eat, drink, and sleep along the way would make many people worry to death!"
Wu Sheng rolled his eyes and said, "We all walked from Jinyang City to Bicheng, which is more than 2,000 miles."
Gao Tinggeng was speechless for a moment, but suddenly he found an excuse and said, "You were a group of people, and it was easier to walk with company. But he was alone at the time, so who knows how hard it was?"
Everyone thought about it and agreed, so they kept silent.