In fact, even without Li Liu to lead the way, Jiang Wei would probably be able to find a suitable place and cross the high plateau.

Because there is a ravine at the junction of Cousangyuan and Qinling Mountains.

That place was near the place where Li Liu was discovered - the troops originally sent out to search had almost discovered that place.

Climb up this ravine and you can directly reach the top of Choosangyuan.

Of course, having Li Liu lead the way would definitely be much more convenient, at least it would save a lot of time and energy.

The Choosang Plain in the Qin and Han Dynasties was no different from that of later generations. It was a dangerous place with deep grass, dense forests, and steep slopes.

When you enter the forest, you can feel that the branches above your head are intertwined, and the dense canopy blocks the sky and the sun.

Looking up, I can only see the sky dotted with stars, and the rare sunlight that escapes is like brightly colored insects, as if they are crawling on the green moss and pale red withered ferns.

Where the sunlight is slightly revealed, many miscellaneous trees are entangled with old vines, forming bushes.

Many of these coiled vines have barbs.

Overgrown thorns and weeds have made the already dense forest more and more airtight, acting like a natural barrier to prevent people from walking in the forest.

Therefore, it was not unreasonable for the Qin State to use the dense forests on the Choosang Plain to block the armies of the Six Kingdoms in the Kanto region.

If someone who is not familiar with the terrain comes here, they will get lost because they are not allowed to go around.

Even if you don't get lost, marching in this dense forest is a great test of a soldier's quality.

Not to mention that you are lucky enough to get out, but when you get to the other side, the wall is as sharp as a knife. How to get down is also a problem.

If the Qin army discovers it, and there are no reinforcements behind it, it will really be a big deal.

The Qin Army is called the Tiger and Wolf Army, which is no joke.

"General, I usually hunt in this area, so I am familiar with it."

Li Liu led the way at the front and explained at the same time, "There is no road here at all. If you enter here for the first time, you probably won't be able to tell the direction."

Jiang Wei followed him and saw that what this man said did not seem to be a lie.

It seemed that there was a bush in front of him that was impossible to get through, but when the person walked up to it and turned around, a gap suddenly appeared in front of him that he could walk through.

If you weren't familiar with this place, you wouldn't be so relaxed.

Even so, within half a day, the clothes of Jiang Wei and others had several large and small holes hanging from branches or thorns.

But no matter what, as long as we can get on the stage, everything will be easy.

After all, although the platform is long, it is not too wide, and there are people leading the way.

Jiang Wei and his party soon arrived at the other side of Chou Sang Yuan.

"General, please look."

Li Liu took Jiang Wei and others, stood on the edge of the cliff, pointed down, and said:

"From here, there is a slight slope. If you want to go down, there is no more suitable place nearby than here."

Jiang Wei looked down and saw a river like a white ribbon at the bottom of the cliff, winding to the north. He thought this was the absolute stream in front of Hangu Pass.

He stretched his neck again and looked towards the cliff.

The slope mentioned in Li Liu's mouth was like being cut down by a giant's knife.

Jiang Wei was so shocked that he couldn't help but lost his voice:

“What is the difference between this slope and a steep wall?”

Then he looked north again and couldn't help but sigh:

"Sure enough, there are still some differences..."

The cliffs elsewhere are not inclined, but cut straight down, like the tallest city wall in the world, without any leverage at all.

In contrast, the slope here seems less desperate and people don't know how to climb.

After all, the army brought a lot of ropes when they came here this time.

Just connect the ropes, tie them to the tree, and finally use the ropes to descend.

Nanxiang's specialty hemp rope has been tried and tested for a long time, and the quality cannot be said.

Anyway, when Lao Li was tied to death with Nanxiang hemp rope, he wanted to escape unless he became a dead man.

"General, after going down here, the road will be much easier. The waterside is very flat. Just follow the valley to the north, about a hundred miles away, and you will reach Hangu Pass."

When the surrounding soldiers heard this, they all looked happy and eager to try.

"General, without further ado, while it's still dark, please let the last general lead a group of people to explore the way!"

Some people can't help but ask for help.

"That's right, General, if we suddenly appear behind the thief, the thief will be frightened to death. Why worry about Hangu Pass?"

Seeing the high morale of the soldiers, Jiang Wei was also happy.

It was just that he looked down the cliff, and then followed the Juejian to the north, thoughtfully, but he did not immediately agree to the soldier's request.

After a while, he said:

"Hangu Pass is hidden in the valley and is as deep and dangerous as the letter. If we go directly down and follow the river to the north, it will be easier for us to march, but it is not the best strategy."

"Although descending suddenly behind the thieves can scare the enemy, if the thieves shrink inside the pass and refuse to surrender, waiting for reinforcements from the east, we may not be able to attack them in one fell swoop."

Jiang Wei's eyes showed determination:

"We have gone through all the dangers just to scare the enemy. If we want to do it, we must win Hangu Pass."

"May I ask what the general wants?"

The expression on Jiang Wei's face became more determined:

"If we don't go down and continue walking through this dense forest until the end, we can take advantage of the convenient terrain and attack the thieves in the valley from a high position, just like building a water barrier from a high house."

Hearing Jiang Wei's words, not only the surrounding soldiers were shocked, but even Li Liu couldn't help but persuade:

"General, please think twice! If you really want to follow the general's words, you will have to walk more than a hundred miles in this dense forest at least."

"Moreover, the land above the plateau is not all flat, and there are also places that need to be climbed. I am afraid that the general's tiger soldiers will not be able to bear the burden."

When Jiang Wei heard this, he looked at the soldiers around him and asked:

"Everyone who came here with Wei Wei, have you ever complained because of the hardship?"

Everyone burst into laughter:

"As long as you can perform meritorious service in front of the formation, your life will be ignored and you will only be harmed. What's the point!"

"If you can accomplish great things just by being tired, what's the harm if you are tired again?"

…

Jiang Wei looked at Li Liu again:

"You don't have to worry about military matters. Just lead the way as long as you are in charge."

When Li Liu saw the Han army's reaction, he couldn't help but marvel:

This is a sincere and elite soldier!

Hearing what Jiang Wei said again, he couldn't help but be shocked:

"General, although I have some experience, I have never walked through this forest before!"

"Double it! As long as you can take us out of this forest, I will give you twice as much as I gave you."

"Uh..." Li Liu was suddenly stuck.

What the Han army gave him was indeed what he needed most - it was something harder than money.

Jiang Wei saw his expression and continued:

"Anyway, we can't let you go before we reach our destination. You have to follow us to avoid leaking the news."

"If I were you, I would agree immediately and find a way to help us get out of this forest as soon as possible. In this way, you can get your things as soon as possible and we can leave as soon as possible."

Li Liuyi heard that this was indeed the truth. He gritted his teeth and finally nodded:

"Young man, just try your best."

Jiang Wei showed a smile, turned around and ordered:

"Let the soldiers camp where they are, take a good rest today, and continue tomorrow."

"Here!"

Climbing the Choumulberry Plain was a great encouragement to the soldiers.

As for whether to climb down the plateau directly or continue walking in the dense forest on the plateau.

For them, they are all here anyway and there is not much difference anymore.

After all, no one would think of retreating at this time, so they would naturally grit their teeth and move forward.

If not, wouldn’t it be a failure?
To be continued...