Mang Mao called Mang Shen and ordered: "First, lead a battalion of soldiers to patrol the old city, and set up camp in a friendly place." Mang Shen agreed, took the order, went out, and left with the 500 soldiers from the middle camp.

The camp became quiet. Mangmao, Lord Xinling, and Jin Bi sat across from each other and chatted for a while. Lord Xinling asked: "The army has withdrawn from the camp, but the place has become quiet. General, can you teach me something?"

Mang Mao said: "This is all due to the fact that I am in charge of the guest Xiaojian. I appoint him as the camp governor and hand over all the affairs to him, so I have to take some time off. Otherwise, we would be busy here!"

While chatting, from time to time, the commanders of each battalion of the Chinese army came to report, but because the distance between the two armies was far away, they might still be on the way. Mang Mao said: "When the commanders of the battalions of the Chinese army arrive, we will go to Guancheng

."

At this time, soldiers outside the tent suddenly came in and reported: "General Mangshen sent someone to report!"

Mang Mao said: "Pass it in!"

Immediately, a soldier came in and reported eloquently: "The left rear guard battalion of the Chinese army went up to Fusan first to pay homage to the general." He raised a talisman at the same time.

Mang Mao glanced at it and recognized that it was from him, and asked: "What did you find? Tell me from the truth!"

"After first logging into the abandoned city, I saw new pedestrian footprints and some blood stains on the streets. After searching for traces, I found traces of people in a dilapidated courtyard, but they had left and disappeared. Judging from the traces on the ground, it was

Five people, one of whom was injured."

"Has it been searched thoroughly?"

"When the young general saw that something had changed, he first ordered Fu San to return to the camp and report to the general. When Fu San left, he was still searching."

"Okay, you order Mang Shen to search carefully and not to allow spies to take advantage of him. I will go there immediately."

After Fu San went out, Mang Mao turned to Lord Xinling and Jin Bi and said, "It seems that we can't wait for the commanders of the front and rear armies to arrive. Let's take the Zhongwei battalion there first."

It was less than ten miles from the camp of the Chinese army to the abandoned city. The Zhongwei battalion raised its troops, and the soldiers marched in order, with the chariots and so on in the middle. Lord Xinling still used Mangmao as the control, and Jin Bi was on the right of the chariots, marching slowly in the chariots.

The light vehicles of the battalion commander and other officers, as well as the light vehicles of the military envoys, followed in order.

The normal march is much slower than the patrol camp. By the time Mang Mao and others arrived at Guancheng Abandoned City, the sun had already risen very high. Mang Shen had already received a notice from Fu San and learned that Lord Xinling and others would go ahead with the Zhongwei camp.

When they arrived, they were greeted at the north gate of the city. Lord Xinling and the other three people got out of the car, led by Mang Shen, and walked towards the city while listening to Mang Shen's report on the scene at that time:

"The camp entered the city from the west, north, and south, and we agreed to call the trumpet when something happened. Soon after entering the city, the trumpet sounded at the south gate. I immediately led people to go there, and saw footprints and dots of blood at the south gate. The blood had darkened. It should be

Entering the city at night, we first followed the footsteps and arrived at a courtyard. There was a fire in the courtyard. After carefully examining the traces, it seemed that five people were warming themselves by the fire and resting in the courtyard. When we entered, they had all left."

Lord Xinling asked: "Are the footprints and blood stains still there?"

Mang Shen replied: "There are hundreds of soldiers who are pursuing them. They were trampled and trampled to the point where they are no longer distinguishable. In addition, the branch camps have been set up and every place has been cleaned. The traces can no longer be seen."

Mang Mao cursed: "Ignorance! How can the traces of spies not be preserved? It's really hateful to act recklessly! Where did the spies retreat from?"

Mang Shen quickly said: "Mang Shen is ignorant. This group of people crossed a short wall and their footprints disappeared. It seems that they went eastward."

Mang Mao asked: "Have you seen clearly who these people are?"

Mang Shen replied: "We don't know yet. But in a group of five people, we have to be on guard against Qin spies."

Lord Xinling suddenly asked: "The one who went to pick up Wuji outside the city last night, but are there any soldiers in this camp?"

Mang Shen replied: "It is the guard soldiers in the rear guard camp."

Lord Xinling nodded noncommittally and remained silent.

Guancheng is very big. When you climb up the city wall, you can only vaguely see the dilapidated city gate on the opposite side.

Mang Mao shook his head: "Don't let a few spies dazzle us. Have you surveyed the city walls and buildings in the city?"

At this time, a man dressed as a scholar next to Mang Shen took out a piece of wood from his arms and reported: "The city is five to ten miles away, totaling nine thousand feet, and one person is five feet away. If we add the surplus, we will need about two thousand people. Four camps can be mobilized.

Build a city wall. Dig a trench outside the city and take soil to reinforce it."

Mang Mao said: "The city gate is very dilapidated, so another battalion is added to repair the city gate. There are five battalions in total to repair the city. Another battalion is added to repair the buildings. There are three schools here. The other two schools have other places to use.

, follow the army to the city first, and wait for orders at any time."

"Yes!" Mang Shen saluted and stepped back.

Mang Mao said to Lord Xinling: "It seems that the Qin army has also set its sights on that unknown city and may have gone there. I led the rear guard battalion to rush to the city to clean up. I left one battalion to protect the young master, led by Jin Bi.

Take charge. How about that?”

Lord Xinling said: "Having verified the festival talisman, there is no reason to retreat! Although Wuji is young and ignorant, I hope that the general will not give up!"

Mang Mao said: "No one dares to stop the young master. This city has been unconquered for a long time. Dragons and snakes are mixed in the city. Unexpected things are inevitable. The young master's body of a daughter is not suitable for adventure!"

Lord Xinling said: "Since you have pledged yourself to the country, how dare you take refuge in danger? I really hope that the general will not give up!"

Mang Mao said: "Young Master said this, wait for the Death Battalion to come up and advance together with the three battalions of the Central Guards to ensure that the Young Master is safe."

Lord Xinling said: "Is it necessary to do this? Won't it delay the pursuit of the spy?"

Mang Mao said: "There is no trace of the spies, so it is very difficult to trace them. To track down spies, we don't need a large army, just a few soldiers."

Lord Xinling said: "It's just a city. It's okay to have a central guard camp to accompany you!"

Mang Mao said: "No. Although the city is small, there are hundreds of thousands of households, old, strong, women and children, no less than ten thousand. Five hundred people go in, like salt in water, and disappear. It's okay if you obey, otherwise, you can escape intact.

That's right. Thousands of people will have to fight to the death to arrive, and then we can barely get enough."

Lord Xinling could only nod his head and said: "Just follow General!"

Mang Shen said: "Master, please rest your horse temporarily while I take care of some trivial matters at this time!"

Lord Xinling said: "Wuji is about to learn from the general Xiongcai!"

Mang Mao said: "How dare I! In this case, please move the young master!" He turned to Mang Shen and said: "Let the young master come to the command tent!"

Mang Shen then led the way and took the group to a tall terrace in the city. There were three floors here. It seemed to be a palace, but the house no longer existed. After the Zhongwei camp arrived, it had taken over the place. There are currently three floors.

There were soldiers guarding the steps. Lord Xinling and his party walked up the broken steps. The steps were very flat. Due to the dense rammed earth, there was no grass growing on it. Only the huge foundation showed its former glory. Lord Xinling and his party

There are more than a hundred people, but they only occupy a small part of it.

After Mang Mao arrived here, he ordered to the commander of Zhongwei Camp:

"Send military envoys to urge the death battalion to come over as soon as possible. There is no need to wait for the chariots and battles to arrive."

"Send military envoys to urge the rear army to move to the right, and send one school ahead, each with digging tools, to build the city below Guancheng."

"Send military envoys..."
Chapter completed!