Chapter 3202 Mountain

Perhaps it was because of the Di guide, or perhaps it was because of the luck of Cao Zhen. Although it was very hard and difficult to cross the mountain road, Cao Zhen was not lost in the vast Qinling remnants and found the right direction.

But the problem is that just crossing the mountain road does not mean all victory. Cao Zhen still needs to defeat the Mulan Pass to be considered a great success. Tactical, once the interlude is successful, the effect will naturally be excellent, and the interlude troops will also have to bear great risks.

Cao Zhen did not go straight to Zhu Tu Mulansai, but instead sent a scout first.

As a result, I really encountered a situation...

『General! An enemy scout was found in front of him!』 A scout from Cao's army came hurriedly, 『We met on that ridge! As soon as I crossed the mountain, I saw several heads appearing on the opposite mountain... We chased after a while, but then disappeared!』

If you are a hunter, you will usually have one or two people, and you will not have armor.

Wearing armor and the number of people is between five and ten, you can basically confirm that it is a scout team.

"No, see, right?" Cao Zhen glared, seeing that it was his own division, and did not scold him, but just asked, "What does it mean to disappear? Going to heaven? Going into the ground?"

The scout Cao army replied carefully: "The mountain road is narrow and there are many trees. After three or two turns, there is another mountain... When we climbed the opposite mountain, they had already run away... We didn't dare to disperse too much, so... and then it disappeared...

The Cao army scout lowered his head.

Cao Zhen snorted, knowing that this is the truth.

The cavalry scouts have many small tricks, and the Cao army scouts have experienced them more than once or twice.

It may be difficult for anyone to come back alive.

Although Cao Zhen's army was more brave than ordinary Cao's soldiers, it was a bit too powerful for such cavalry scouts in the mountains and forests.

Chasing, fearing that he is ambushed, not chasing, and not knowing the other party's background.

The scout Cao army whispered: "General, we have few people... Then what if we get caught, we will be asked about our strength...why should I bring more people next time?"

『Tele people more?』 Cao Zhen snorted, 『Do you want us to expose it?』

The scout Cao Jun uh and stopped talking.

There are few people, and it can be said to be a scout, and there are many people...

"Check clearly what part it is?" Cao Zhen asked, "Is it the defender in the rear, the checkpoint, or the scout of the traitor?"

The scout hesitated and replied: "It's just that there are cavalry people who recognize the flag, but there is no general's flag..."

Cao Zhen frowned and waved, "Investigate again and explore again!"

Hussars no longer adopted the flag recognition mode a long time ago, but used copper whistle codes and other methods to determine their belongings. After all, the anti-counterfeiting performance of such things is too poor. Even if there are any other tokens to be handed over and verified, the two sides are still close to a certain level, and a charge may not be enough to fight together.

Cao Jun also wanted to abandon the flag recognition system, but...

Not yet able to do it.

Therefore, Cao Zhen could not determine whether the scout whom he met this time was from the local checkpoint or the scout sent by Li Dian.

In this way, the information is very vague.

According to the information collected before, the scouts appearing on the opposite side may be ordinary garrison troops, or scouts who come to investigate temporarily, or may be Mulan Se Li Dian's men.

Of course, the worst result is the last one.

Cao Zhen also imagined passing through Li Dian's defense line quietly, but this situation was too ideal. Normally, if a large army was stationed, there would inevitably be a checkpoint warning and scout patrol. Unless the garrison generals were slackening, generally speaking, the closer they were to the other party, the easier it would be to be discovered by the other party.

After thinking for a long time, Cao Zhen had no idea, so he couldn't help asking his confidant: "What do you think?"

At some point, Cao Zhen’s confidant could be used as half a general.

The confidant thought for a moment and said, "We couldn't find them clearly, and they didn't know us either... I think it was more like an ordinary checkpoint... When we saw our scouts, they retreated, which shows that they were not very willing to fight... If it was Li Zhe's troops, at least we should come to investigate our specific number... So you might as well send more scouts to stop the other party's detection, and then quickly attack Mulan Pass, and attacked the back of the front and back, and it would definitely be able to break it."

Another shook his head and said, "This is not necessarily the case. If they set up an ambush in front and we crashed into each other, wouldn't it be the same as the other party's thoughts? General, I think we should be more cautious and investigate first and then make a decision."

Cao Zhen looked at the surrounding mountains and grinded his teeth.

Already here...

I've come all the time, and I can't stand it when I go back empty-handed!

『 Staying here is not a solution.』 Cao Zhen looked around,『Although it is hidden here, there is only one exit. If it is blocked, it will be difficult to get out... At most, one night is here and you must set off tomorrow!』

『General, where are you going?』

Cao Zhen pondered, but did not answer for a moment.

Between these hills, it seems that you can climb any mountain, but in fact there are only a few that can be walked, unlike plains where you can choose from.

Now that the enemy is unknown, it is full of risks when you go.

『Continue to move forward!』 Cao Zhen gritted his teeth and said, 『Since we have already reached this place, if we just evacuate like this... No matter what, Mulansai must be defeated! If there is a trap in front, send more scouts...If we really lead Li Zhe out, we can set a trap in reverse...』

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The vast Qinling Mountains are like the sea.

There is a little green on the mountain and it is eager to emerge.

But there is still a lot of snow on the top of the mountain.

As the winter snow time is extended, these impetuous greens will inevitably suffer a greater blow.

There are steep mountain walls on both sides of the road, and some places are like axe-cut.

After walking in such a place for a long time, some pressure will inevitably arise in your heart, just like the stone walls of two mountains will move at the next moment, and then squeeze the group of people into meat sauce.

"The entire army stops!"

Cao Zhen suddenly shivered and shouted.

This terrain...

Cao Zhen swallowed, turned his head, and glanced around, "Where is the scout?!"

The scout, who was originally scheduled to pay back every two hours, seems to have not come back yet?

Is it not yet time or is there something happening?

There are no watches these days.

Cao Zhen looked up at the sky.

The sky was cut by the stone wall and became a thread of sky.

Cao Zhen's feelings became worse and worse.

In fact, sometimes human organs are very wonderful. Most people who have been engaged in dangerous occupations for a long time have more or less similar feelings. For example, when you are riding in a black car, your head hurts suddenly, and when you enter the elevator, your legs suddenly cramp...

It is not entirely because Cao Zhen can develop into the late stage.

"Come! Send more people to investigate!"

The guard answered and went to send the order.

Cao Zhen looked at the stone walls on both sides, found the guide of the Di people, and asked: "Is there only this way?"

The Di guide nodded and gestured, "There is only this way to go to Mulan Pass..."

Cao Zhen nodded.

He actually realized that there is indeed only one way.

There are stone walls on both sides, and a winding mountain road in the middle is a mountain stream below the mountain road. The mountain road is not very high, falling down may not cause death, but it may not be able to protect the arms and legs.

Looking up, the stone wall is steep. Although there are trees and layers of stone slabs and stones on it, it is almost impossible for people to climb on this stone wall that is nearly seventy or eighty degrees.

After all, not everyone is Laura.

"How long is this mountain road?" Cao Zhen asked the Di people again.

The guide thought for a while and stretched out a finger.

"Two miles? Twenty miles?" Cao Zhen said.

The Di guide shook his head, "Two days."

"Two..." Cao Zhen was speechless.

When can time become a unit of measurement for distance?

But looking at the clear eyes of the Di people, Cao Zhen could only nod helplessly, and then ordered the scout to be dispatched. After repeated detection of the surrounding area, it was not until it was confirmed that there were no soldiers ambushing on the stone wall that Cao Zhen took a breath and ordered the soldiers to continue moving forward.

Although it took a little time, Cao Zhen thought it was worth it...

But Cao Zhen did not expect that the time he was delaying happened to be what Li Dian needed.

This is often the case in wars.

From a single individual perspective, sometimes doing the right thing may not necessarily lead to the right result. But if you look at it overall and in terms of probability, the probability of those who do the right thing will be significantly greater.

On the other end of the Shibi Canyon, Li Dian and a group of soldiers were resting and eating.

Li Dian and the soldiers rushed over and were exhausted.

If we encounter a battle with Cao's army at this time, we will not be sure who will win or lose.

It’s a pity that Cao was really investigating the dangerous Shibi Canyon area, but instead gave Li Dian and others some time to rest and adjust.
To be continued...