The army advanced quickly under the leadership of Song Jian, and the 50,000 Qiang people did not have the slightest rest, so they rushed away from another path.

The Qiang army dragged their tired bodies to the front of a valley.

It's autumn, and the climate in the northwest is getting colder, and the leaves on many trees have already turned yellow and then fallen with the wind.

Although the top of the tree is not bare and empty, it also looks extremely bleak.

A flock of small birds chirped in the trees, as if they didn't want the summer to leave so quickly, and seemed to be holding on to something.

This valley is known as the gourd valley, and the entrances and exits at both ends are very narrow, but the middle is extremely wide. The valley is lined with very steep cliffs.

If people walk in the gourd valley, they will feel an unusually oppressive feeling, and even often hear the sound of ghosts crying and wolf howling, which makes people feel a little chilled in their hearts.

Some people say that because the cliffs block the sun, there are often ghosts wandering here, and people walking in the valley are vulnerable to ghosts.

It is also said that the valley was once an ancient battlefield where the lives of so many warriors were buried, so there are heroic spirits wandering here that will never dissipate.

Some people also say that there are white-eyed wolves who devour the essence of heaven and earth, absorb the essence of the sun and the moon and cultivate into essence, and often take passers-by and eat them.

Although the rumors of Hulu Valley seem absurd, it is this absurd statement that makes people more afraid of this place.

Therefore, although this valley leads directly to Longxian, few people will walk from here. Over time, thick weeds and thorns grew on this mountain road.

Song Jian came to the entrance of the gourd valley, and when he looked at the barren path in front of him and the valley in the distance, he felt a little frightened for some reason.

He halted the advance of the group, looked at the valley in the distance with some surprise, but refused to give the order to continue the march for a long time.

Seeing this, Yan Xing's eyes flashed, and then he stepped forward and asked, "King, why don't you let the sons continue to march." ”

Song Jian said hesitantly: "For some reason, after Gu came here, he always felt a little restless, as if something bad was about to happen. ”

"Isn't there something strange about this valley?"

Yan Xing chuckled in his heart, and secretly scolded: "Isn't this guy with the help of gods, otherwise why would he have such an accurate premonition?" ”

Although he thought so in his heart, he still said quietly on the surface: "It is not surprising that the king has this feeling, this place has been rumored to be very evil, saying that there are heroic spirits, ghosts and the like. ”

"If the king is restless and really doesn't want to march from here, it doesn't matter if I wait to evacuate now?"

Although Yan Xing said this, although it seemed to persuade Song Jian to withdraw from the army, he actually used the method of agitation.

Fortunately, although Song Jian loves face, he cherishes his life more.

He heard that Yan Xing seemed to have something to say, and immediately asked, "Could it be that there are any rumors in this gourd valley?" ”

Yan Xing didn't dare to slack off, and when he was about to tell the rumors related to the gourd valley, he added oil and vinegar to it, and Song Jian frowned when he heard it.

"It turns out that there are such rumors, no wonder I have always felt uneasy in my heart."

Although Song Jian feared ghosts and gods, he knew that ghosts were also afraid of humans.

If there are really powerful ghosts in the gourd valley, with the 50,000 Qiang army under his command, this sky-high yang energy can tear the powerful ghosts to pieces.

Rao is heart knot has been untied, and Song Jian is still very cautious and said: "Before the army enters, it is better to send someone into the valley first and reconnoitre." ”

Yan Xing immediately recommended himself and said: "The king's words are very true, I have passed through the gourd valley several times, although I am not familiar with the terrain here, but I am not unfamiliar with it. ”

"The terrain of Hulu Valley is too special, if you don't explore it in detail, you will definitely regret it if you are ambushed."

"For the sake of safety, I am willing to personally lead my men and horses to explore the entire gourd valley clearly, and not let go of a possible enemy."

"If the king does not give up, he may as well condemn the last general to investigate."

Song Jian was immediately overjoyed when he heard this, and secretly thought: "It seems that the hussar general is really dedicated to the country and loyal." In that case, how can I brush off the good intentions of the hussar general? ”

Thinking of this, Song Jian immediately said: "Since the hussar general is so loyal, how can Lone not satisfy the hussar general's wishes?" Aiqing only needs to take people into the valley and investigate in detail. ”

"If Lone can successfully seize the land of Liangzhou this time, Aiqing will be the first to take the lead!"

Yan Xing pretended to be grateful and said, "Serve the king, and never give up!" ”

After receiving the order, Yan Xing took those cronies who defected to the Qiang people with him and went to the gourd valley to reconnoiter the enemy.

Song Jianmu sent Yan Xing and the others away, and then he summoned a few cronies and asked them to quietly follow Yan Xing to see if he had any intentions to investigate.

Although Song Jian's impression of Yan Xing has already changed greatly, there is still some faint doubt in his heart, which is why he made this move.

However, after Yan Xing entered the valley with his cronies, he divided them into two teams and climbed to the top of the cliffs on both sides of the road.

The cliff is very steep, and the corporal under Yan Xing's command climbs the cliff very hard, and it is impossible to fall down if he is not careful, and he will be crushed to pieces.

Rao was like this, Yan Xing and the soldiers under his command, still none of them complained, they just climbed up silently.

Those who quietly followed behind Yan Xing couldn't help but secretly admire when they saw this: the hussar general is really a strong man.

They believed that since Yan Xing was willing to risk his life and climb to the top of the cliff to reconnoiter the enemy, he would not betray the king.

After a long time, Yan Xing and his soldiers climbed the cliffs on both sides of the valley.

Everyone reconnoitred on the cliff for a while, and then shouted loudly to the bottom of the mountain: "Everything is safe, there are no thieves ambushing soldiers!" ”

"Everything is safe, there are no thieves ambushing soldiers!"

……

The sound grew louder and louder, echoing through the valley for a long time.

Even if Song Jian stayed outside, he heard everyone's shouts.

It didn't take long for those Qiang cronies who were sent into the valley by Song Jian to monitor Yan Xing, and they also ran out one after another and told the things in the valley in detail.

It was only at this time that Song Jian's hanging heart was completely relaxed.

He immediately no longer hesitated, raised the spear in his hand, and shouted: "The whole army advances, follow me into the valley!" ”

At this time, Song Jian was very excited in his heart.

Because he knew that as long as he passed through this valley, he would be able to directly reach the city of Longxian.

If Longxian is broken, the entire Liangzhou will become his bag.