Section 34 Oxtail Mountain is located in the central plain of Nanban, at the junction with the Jiyu Forest in the north. In the west, some mountain ranges of Daya Snow Mountain also extend over. The end of the mountain ranges gently to the intersection, like the rump of a cow. And the small hill that rises on this side of the Jade Forest. It happened to be a slightly upturned tail, so the locals called this place "Oxtail Mountain".

Under the leadership of Ding Xianzhi, everyone went all the way over the mountains and mountains, and after a rapid march for most of the day, they rushed to this place.

This place is not far from Tide City, and everyone can walk along the way, and occasionally meet hunters walking among the mountains. I saw one or two peasants working in the fields. But most of the fields are barren and uninhabited.

But Wu Ming's heart instead passed a trace of warmth. Because only then did he feel like he was back in the crowd. I really felt a sense of solidity returning to the crowd.

Wu Ming carried the red night and stood on the top of the mountain in the south. Looking at the dark and lonely forest opposite, I was distracted.

The mountain breeze swept over the hills, startling the trees of the opposite forest. All plants are gently swayed in the wind. Many mountain birds fly happily through the mountains and forests. It was a quiet and peaceful scene.

But Wu Ming knew that these were all illusions.

This place is located in the east-west traffic artery, according to Ding Xianzhi, in the past, there was an endless stream of pedestrians. Even if there are many fewer pedestrians than before during the battle between the Han and the barbarians, it will never be so empty. "If something is abnormal, it must be a demon", under this calm, what is covered is the killing machine of Sensen.

At the foot of the mountain, there are endless dry fields. You can vaguely see the former prosperous scene. However, now there is nothing left, left. It's just a weed that doesn't have anyone's knees. Swaying in the mountain wind, it seems to be silently mocking something.

Wu Ming's heart hurts for no reason, war, there will never be a winner. In this life-and-death struggle. It is always the common people who suffer. When the Nanban nobles cheered the victory of the war against the Han people in the court, did you ever think that countless families were broken and there was no longer laughter. The owners of countless fields fell on the battlefield and were desolate ever since.

This is still the case on this main road of transportation, let alone other places, I don't know how to restore my vitality. What year and month will it be?

These fields were barren, but they were joined together, making them an excellent place for raids and cavalry charges.

More than 100 soldiers of the Guards Battalion were busy in the mountains and forests, collecting dead branches and leaves everywhere. The top of the hill on which they stood was the buttocks of this Ushio Mountain, and it was very steep. It was full of shrubs and shallow grasses, and the whole hill was yellow. It contrasts strongly with the rich greenery on the opposite side.

Tian Hong, Ge Yi and other leaders of the guards battalion surrounded Wu Ming and were discussing related matters. Because of his physical inconvenience, Zuo Ying sat on a pair of sliding rods, and also discussed with everyone, looking down from time to time.

He was already able to sit upright. In the team, his injuries were the most severe, but now they are all healed. Everyone else has already recovered. Plus the left shadow. Now in the whole team, there are only four pairs of sliding rods left, Tao Yu as the crown princess, naturally needless to say, Hu Yong is now the military doctor of the whole team, but an ordinary old man, if he marches rapidly for a long time, his body will definitely not be able to bear it.

And the last pair is He Yi. Since Tian Hong joked that time, this beautiful woman has never been more serious about this matter. After Wu Ming returned to the team from injury, she has been taking care of her. Wu Ming once quietly told her that if she didn't enjoy this kind of preferential treatment, being teased would be secondary. And delaying everyone's march is the most important thing.

Now the speed of the entire team has increased, and the morale has returned with Wu Ming's safety. Much improved. This is more or less a little comfort.

Wu Ming turned his head and looked at the white shadow not far behind him, He Yi was hugging his knees. and Tao Yu sat side by side on a mountain rock. The two were muttering something softly. More than a dozen soldiers of the Guards Battalion stood behind the two with quick swords in their hands. Faintly forming a protective posture.

The mountain breeze blew by, and a few ripples were stirred on He Yi's white palace clothes. The palace clothes are still so neat and clean. But there were already many more folds in the skirt. The folds are not noticeable. But it made Wu Ming's heart even more sour.

This journey was bumpy, and although the two had a heart-to-heart relationship, they really couldn't find time to talk to each other. Perhaps, in her eyes, she is hope, the hope to persevere. But she understands that she has also become her own motivation. Another motivation for myself on this ethereal road to survival.

Is this the power of love?

Left Shadow raised his head and reminded softly, "My lord, the warriors are almost ready. Do you want to check it, is there anything missing? ”

Wu Ming looked at the tall stack of firewood and grass, and really couldn't find anything wrong, and was about to nod, but saw Ding Xianzhi standing not far away, wanting to speak and stopping. He nodded at Ding Xianzhi and said, "Brother Ding may as well say it directly, the kid is humbly taught." ”

Although the two have not been together for a long time, Ding Xianzhi's erudition still makes Wu Ming deeply admired, if it weren't for the fact that the team itself is difficult to protect now, Wu Ming would like to take this living dictionary with him and leave together. If you have any questions, you can ask for advice or two.

Ding Xianzhi looked at Wu Ming, then turned his head to look at the firewood stack, and said, "My lord, it is difficult to block them from here. Even if they blockade it, we don't know the specific itinerary of the other Han army, so it is most appropriate to warn here. ”

Zhang Hao stood aside and said angrily: "Isn't this nonsense? That's not what we're doing now. ”

Ding Xianzhi ignored him, coughed, and continued: "This beacon warning is indeed a good way. But the adults have not considered it, and most of the branches we have collected are dead branches, which will burn and may not be able to attract the attention of the people below. ”

Wu Ming's old face suddenly turned red, this idea was not something he came up with, but Zuo Ying. I just followed the idea given by the other party in private. There are more than 100 of them, who stay in the deep palace all the year round, and they also know little about many things in military affairs.

I hope that this remnant army of the Eastern Han Dynasty is really the black armor army led by Li Yuan. With his many years of experience in the northern Xinjiang and his rich military knowledge, he should be able to fill many gaps in this fleeing team. He thought silently in his mind.

Just as he was about to speak, Zuo Ying had already rushed to ask, "Is there any good way for Brother Ding?" If the smoke is insufficient, it is indeed difficult to serve as a warning. ”

This kid is studious by nature, and Ding Xianzhi's messy things are not of much use to others. But he was deeply impressed by the left shadow. This way, I pulled Ding Xianzhi's death by his side, asked this and that, but Ding Xianzhi suffered.

Ding Xianzhi stretched out his right hand, pointed to the many low cypress trees on the top of the mountain and said, "Adults see, this is a cypress tree." In my Eastern Han Dynasty's Chengzhou, the Panchuan area, every winter. Every household must prepare cypress branches and make zuò bacon. The smoke of this cypress branch is dense, so every winter, every house is smoky, and almost every fire is encountered. This thing was done by the people to prevent the meat from rotting. And the system zuò came out for the New Year. Therefore, when making zuò, it is generally a cold winter wax moon, and the locals also call it 'bacon'. It's a great delicacy. ”

Zhang Hao suddenly became angry and jumped up: "What we are discussing now is how to retreat from the enemy, and you are all pulled over there?" Just know how to eat. ”

Wu Ming stood in place and didn't reflect for a while. Zuo Ying shouted in surprise: "What does Brother Ding mean, do we use this cypress branch to ignite it, and then release thick smoke to achieve the purpose of warning?" ”

Wu Ming was stunned for a moment, and said in surprise: "Even so, this cypress branch is very dry, I'm afraid it burns faster than other branches." ”

Zuo Ying had already hurriedly replied: "My lord, we can use spring water to dye the cypress branches and cover them on the fire, so that we can do it?" ”

Wu Ming immediately reacted, and his heart was overjoyed. Ding Xianzhi was also standing opposite, shaking his head and being proud.

Wu Ming gave an order, and more than a hundred soldiers from the nearby battalion rushed towards the low cypress forest.

※※※ It was afternoon.

It has been confirmed that the Southern Barbarians are lying in ambush in the forest opposite, and no matter how well they are disciplined, tens of thousands of people are crowded in such a forest at the same time, and they will definitely show clues.

In the distance, the forest of that small hill is still very green.

It's so green!

Wu Ming stayed on this hill all the time, looking at the forest opposite, but his mood became inexplicably irritable. This kind of warning method is ridiculously stupid to say.

According to the information received, everyone believes that this team is nine times out of ten black armor elite horsemen. Everybody's betting. Bet on this team to be an invincible Black Armor Army, not other defeated armies. Bet that Li Yuan can reflect as soon as possible, and then lead the army to break through. As for what to do next? Wu Ming didn't say, and everyone didn't ask.

The best result was that Li Yuan broke through successfully, and then the two teams converged. The team's combat power has increased dramatically. As for the worst-case scenario, it's almost at the end of its time. What could be worse than now?

In the distance, at the end of a desolate field. I don't know that there is a song from there, gloomy and sad!

Who guards the thousands of miles of rivers and mountains?

Pedal Xiongguan smiles to the sky!

Is a seven-foot man afraid of burial?

I am willing to fight the battlefield with this body!

The voice was faint, though small. Wisps drifted into everyone's ears. It sounds so tragic, so familiar.

The singing is getting clearer and clearer, and the eye is far away. I could already see the team in the distance, even though it looked a little chaotic. Disheveled. But the spirit seems to be good. The pitch-black background can be faintly seen. Ahead, the word "Han" on the big banner has been weathered for a long time. / Still unyielding in the scorching sun.

Tian Hong, who hadn't spoken much, suddenly said softly: "My lord, that's right, it's the Black Armor Army." Only General Li can walk with such fanfare in the run. Under the banner of the Han Army. ”

Probably because of his excitement, he spoke quickly and urgently. Wu Ming couldn't help but squeeze Chixiao. I feel that my palms are full of sweat and greasy.

Can you succeed on your own?