novelhk Chapter 238 Return to the city
Chapter 238 Return to the city
Yingdan nodded and said, "Each camp of the Nanding Army has a fixed base outside, and they also have fixed routes when patrolling the border. If the messenger eagle is delivering a message to them, it will definitely not take too long, and it will not find the Beast Mountain which is not the territory of Bicheng."
Everyone felt that what Chu Xiaomu and Yingdan said made sense, except Wu Sheng who said, "I don't think so. Maybe this messenger eagle is confused?" Everyone ignored him.
Wangang said: "Xiaomu, you have to make up your mind what to do now."
Chu Xiaomu pondered for a while and said, "The handwriting on this letter is beautiful, it seems to be written by a woman..."
Zhang Hou interrupted him and asked hurriedly: "You mean, this letter was written by a girl, then...then it can only be Zhou..."
Chu Xiaomu said: "Yes, it should be written by Miss Jinglan."
Yingdan looked at it carefully again and also said that it was written by Miss Jinglan. He had seen some book copies written by Jinglan when he was doing chores in Zhou Bo's central military tent.
Zhang Hou said, "This is strange. Why would Miss Zhou write such a strange letter to us? Even if she wanted to issue a military order, it would not be her turn."
Zhou Weide said angrily: "Stop interrupting and listen to what Xiaomu has to say!" Only then did Zhang Hou shut up.
Chu Xiaomu continued, "According to my guess, something big happened in the Nanding Army camp. Miss Jinglan wrote this letter in a hurry, so the handwriting seems a bit sloppy..."
Lin Zhen said: "The five major armies of Bicheng are all highly skilled in martial arts. I heard that Zhou Zhongjun's attainments in the Force are also extremely high, much more powerful than Chang Sanxu. With him in charge of the camp, what kind of accidents can happen?"
Wu Sheng said: "You are talking nonsense. Zhou Zhongjun's Force martial arts are powerful, but no matter how powerful he is, there are always people who are more powerful than him. For example, the Golden Sword and Black Sword of Jinyang City are definitely more powerful than Zhou Zhongjun. Since there are people who are more powerful than him, it is normal for some unexpected events to happen." Although his words were a bit unreasonable, they were also very reasonable, and everyone guessed that this was the truth.
Wangang said: "The key is who dares to come to Nanding Army to cause chaos. Even if they are not afraid of Zhou Zhongjun, aren't they afraid of the general?"
Everyone thought he was right. Under the leadership of General Biye, Bicheng was well governed and harmonious inside the city, and had good relations with other cities outside the city. Although it was not rich, the people were stable, which was a fact that anyone could see. For so many years, there was no war, and no one had any reason to make things difficult for Bicheng.
In addition, Bicheng has strong soldiers and horses, and its soldiers are brave and good at fighting. Its five major central armies are also well-known in Cangmu Country. None of the other six cities dares to take the initiative to provoke a war with Bicheng.
Chu Xiaomu frowned and said, "This is exactly what I can't figure out." Suddenly, his mind moved, and he continued, "Could it be that they..."
Everyone hurriedly asked who it was.
Chu Xiaomu then recounted the story of the evil vulture corpse he encountered when he was dragged into the spirit realm by Sihu to look for medicine for Jinglan that day, and finally said, "According to Sihu, this vulture corpse is from the Red Sand Country."
Lin Zhen said in surprise: "Chisha Country? There is a Beast Mountain more than a thousand miles between them. How did they get here? Did you hear it wrong?" He was very familiar with the geography. He knew the directions and locations of the four countries, the larger mountains and rivers, the forests and lakes, and basically knew where they were and how far away they were.
Chu Xiaomu said affirmatively: "Sihu mentioned Chisha Country twice, I won't hear it wrong."
Zhang Hou said, "Little evil spirit, didn't you say that you were killed by the tiger? Then what is there to be afraid of?"
Chu Xiaomu said: "What I'm worried about is that since there is one, there may be a second, a third, or even dozens or hundreds of them..." Everyone was worried and began to worry and get scared.
Wu Sheng said, "Who cares how many evil spirits there are from the Chisha Nation? Didn't the letter say, 'Danger, don't return'? It's enough for our horse herding team to take good care of the horses. We can't do anything if something happens in the camp."
Wangang said, "That being said, we are Bicheng soldiers after all. How can we just stand by and watch when something happened in the Central Army Camp? Besides, we have been out for a long time this time. Aren't you and Houpi'er heading back all the way?"
Zhang Hou said: "We are in a different situation now. I think we should obey the military orders. The letter tells us not to return, so we naturally cannot go back. If we get beaten with sticks again, it will not feel good." He was still frightened by the last time he was beaten with dozens of sticks.
Chu Xiaomu said: "But this letter was written by Miss Jinglan, so it cannot be considered as a military order from the Central Army."
Zhou Weide said loudly: "What nagging is just nonsense! Xiaomu, I think you have to make the decision. First, you are the captain of our horse herding team. Second, you have more ideas than us. Third... third..." He didn't know what to say for a moment.
Zhang Hou asked, "What's the third one?"
Zhou Weide stared at him and said angrily: "It's none of your business whatsoever!"
Chu Xiaomu pondered for a while, looked at the sky again, and finally made up his mind and said, "Gather the horses, let's go back to the camp!"
It was already mid-spring, and although the weather was still a little chilly, there was still thick snow on the tops of several higher mountains, and the snow at the foot of the mountain had not necessarily melted completely. It was not easy to walk down Shoushan and through Biyuan at this time. However, the Nanding Central Army was in trouble, and as part of the army, they could not care about these trivial matters.
As for whether there will be unexpected dangers after returning, and whether I can help, that is only a matter for later.
Suddenly, a rough voice said, "You burned my beast mountain, and you're just leaving like that?!" This voice sounded from afar, like a buzzing thunder. It passed through the woods and the mountain pass, and when it reached everyone's ears, it was still very clear.
Everyone was puzzled. They didn't know who was talking and how the voice could be heard so far away.
Zhou Weide shouted towards the direction of the voice: "Who is talking?!"
The voice sounded again: "You burned my Beast Mountain, and you just leave like that..." It sounded closer.
Zhou Weide suddenly became furious and was about to start cursing when Chu Xiaomu quickly stopped him and said, "I'm afraid it's a beast spirit. Everyone be careful."
The voice said, "You know I'm a beast spirit, why don't you run away?!"
Everyone was so frightened that they dared not even breathe. Even Zhou Weide, who had a hot temper, kept silent.
"Have all the soldiers in Bicheng turned into mice, so scared that they dare not even speak? Poor people, poor people..."
Chu Xiaomu bravely asked, "This is the horse herding team under the command of Zhou Zhongjun of the Southern Ding Army of Bicheng. I am the captain Chu Xiaomu. May I ask who you are?"
"Chu Xiaomu? I haven't heard of it. I ask you why don't you run away?!" After the voice, the mantle began to vibrate slightly, startling flocks of flying birds, as if a giant creature was walking towards the mountain.