Chapter 71
In a small valley among the mountains, Changyi Yuanzhi sat next to the fire, holding a wine bag in his hand and taking a sip from time to time. Several small leaders sat around him, all staring at a sheep on the fire.
Cao Qun said: "Taiwei, we have defeated the Qingyuan Army. I heard that it angered the Song army and wanted to send a large army to attack. The Song army has hundreds of thousands of people, which is not something we can resist. It is better to have a good place to go."
Changyi Yuanzhi took a sip of wine and said in a deep voice: "Where do you think we should escape?"
Cao Qun looked at Du Luo Angji around him and said, "I think that the Song Dynasty army now stretches for dozens of miles, and there is no peace in the north and west. Only by going northeast and Yanzhou, there is no trace of the Song army."
Changyi Yuanzhi said coldly: "Then do you think Lingzhou can be kept?"
Cao Qun shook his head: "The Song army sent troops for several months, and they were all attacked and defeated. Only we won two victories. If this continues, how can Lingzhou City be saved? The Song army's guns and cannons are so sharp that the two armies lined up, how can Dangxiang resist?"
Changyi Yuanzhi said: "Since that's the case, what's the use of going to Yanzhou? If Lingzhou is not protected, will the Song army still keep Yanzhou? Not to mention that it is not easy to cross the vast sea of hundreds of miles. If we go to Yanzhou, there is no way out, it is a death place!"
After hearing this, Du Luo Angji hurriedly said, "As the Taiwei said, where should we go? Now that the Song army is in harmony, Dangxiang has not had much time, but it is not a good road to return to Yanzhou. It's just that there are no other places, which is really troublesome."
Chang Yi Yuanzhi looked at everyone and said, "We have annoyed the Song army. If we want to survive, we have to go to a place that the Song army cannot control. It is nothing more than going west and north. To the north, we have to cross the entire Hequ Road and cross Heishan, which is too far away. Another is to cross Tiandu Mountain and go to the Hehuang area. There are high mountains and deep valleys and there are many foreign troops, so it is not difficult to find a place to settle down."
After hearing this, Cao Qun was shocked: "Taiwei, Huluchuan is the backbone of the Song army, and I don't know how many soldiers it is. It's a rare opportunity to pass there. We, the deep mountains, can still fight with the Song army. Once we meet the Song army brigade, we will still be our opponent!"
The rest of the people agreed with Cao Qun. Although they won two battles, these people still knew that they were worth it.
Changyi Yuanzhi said: "More than 300 of us broke through Qinggang Gorge and Qingyuan Army. After getting some supplies, how many days can we last? Although there are foreign households in the mountains, there are small quotas that we don't have much food, and we can't deal with large quotas that we can't stay in the mountains. The Song army brigade must go north, and Huluchuan is the place where they transport food and grass. Even if there is protection, it will definitely not be strict and should be able to pass."
Duluo Angji said, "What if you can't get through? Duwei, it's not easy for us to have today, and we can't take risks."
Changyi Yuanzhi saw that the sheep on the fire was ripe, and tore down a leg of the sheep, and said to the others: "The weather is too cold, let's talk while eating."
Eating the legs of lamb, Chang Yi Yuanzhi said, "Everyone, if we go north, we cannot cross Hequ Road, let alone the garrison will not let us go. And staying in the mountains, after the Song army destroyed Dangxiang, how could we live? The only way for life is to bite the bullet and cross Tiandu Mountain to Hehuang. Nowadays, many small foreign tribes are the easiest to gain a foothold. On the way, we snatch some villages and get some wealth. Everyone will share it with each other and live a happy life there. If you don't dare to cross Tiandu Mountain, you're afraid there will be no way to live."
Cao Qun said: "To the northeast to Yanzhou, we are better than the Song army, and we will definitely be welcomed by them."
Chang Yi Yuanzhi shook his head: "What? Send us to guard the city and fight with the Song army. What's the matter? Since we have reached today, we will naturally have to make a long-term home. Forget it, those who are willing to go with me to Hehuang will naturally follow me. If you don't want to, you can find a way out for yourself. I think that if we break the Qingyuan army, the Song army will definitely be angry. It's time to send a large army, so it's not suitable to stay here for a long time."
Everyone was stunned when they heard this, but they didn't expect Changyi Yuanzhi to say this.
Since the Qinggang Gorge started, various nearby figures have been attached to Changyi Yuanzhi, even including the Song army prisoners of war. Changyi Yuanzhi himself has not many soldiers in Qinggang Gorge, less than 100 people, and the main force is the rest.
Chang Yi Yuanzhi was meticulous and not greedy for money. Every time he was captured, he always shared it with everyone. Because of this, these people believed him. He originally thought that this team would stay in the mountains or go to Dangxiang, but he didn't think that Chang Yi Yuanzhi had this idea.
Cao Qun and others gathered aside and whispered to discuss the next place. Whether to follow Changyi Yuanzhi or not to go all the way, the dispute is unresolved.
Chang Yi Yuanzhi bit the leg of the lamb while drinking, looking at everyone coldly. The Song army had broken through the military camp and defeated the Song army. Chang Yi Yuanzhi was very clear about the current situation. The continuous mountains in this area were not conducive to the Song army brigade coming and could stay for a while. The problem was that after ambushing the Song army of the Qingyuan army, he could not help but lead people to break through the empty Qingyuan army. The abundant supplies inside surprised Chang Yi Yuanzhi and also made him realize that the logistics of the Song army was far from what he had thought before.
Looking at everyone, Chang Yi Yuanzhi couldn't help but shake his head. If he doesn't leave now, when will he wait? The Song army has been going well, but suddenly suffered such a big setback. How could he let him go? Judging from the Qingyuan Army, the materials of the Song army are not as good as the front-line army, and the most elite army of Dangxiang is not as good as that of Dangxiang. Yi Ye can tell Qiu that the Song army's attack on Dangxiang this time was actually decided.
In Qinggang Gorge, my wife is dead and my family is gone, so why should I work hard for the deceased Dangxiang? Changyi Yuanzhi thought clearly that the only way to live now is to go to Hehuang and start a new life. Other things are dead for themselves.
After a long discussion, Cao Qun came over and said, "Taiwei, brothers, I heard that they were going to pass Tiandu Mountain, and they all felt it was too difficult and they couldn't stop for a while. Why not wait a few days to grab some supplies and make a decision?"
Chang Yi Yuanzhi nodded: "Yes, it's not a few days away from the left and right. It's the best time to wait until the Song army attacks Lingzhou."
Cao Qun said: "We only have a few hundred people. Even the Song army who transported grains would not be their opponents if they were not harnessing the geographical advantage. To cross Tiandu Mountain, we must understand the Song army's route and avoid their brigade."
Chang Yi Yuanzhi said: "I will send someone to find out the way. How can I hit the Song army brigade head-on?"
Duluo Angji said, "Even when Taiwei went to Hehuang, he was afraid that the foreign tribes there would be enemies with us. If they were not prepared, how could they dare to set off easily? I heard that Hehuang regards the Buddhist son, Yusila, as his respected, and he can't tolerate us even if he deserves his ministers to Song."
Changyi Yuanzhi said: "How many places can the Lord be in charge of? There are all large and small prostitutes, and they do not violate each other with the Song people. Hundreds of us have arrived there. Ordinary prostitutes are not opponents, and are you still afraid of not having a foothold? Take some money on your body and live a peaceful life."
Du Luo Angji didn't say anything, and he was skeptical about Changyi Yuanzhi's words. Hehuang was indeed not a sensible person to cover the sky, but as an outsider, I am afraid that it would not be so easy to stand up. If you get expelled there, there will be no way out.
Chapter completed!