Chapter 14: Killings

Ten miles outside Tongguan is Ji Ruochen's military camp. The camp is much larger than a month ago, with a full 30,000 troops stationed inside. General Ji Tianxia has been sending reinforcements in a steady stream. Compared with the original 5,000 troops, the military capacity has been expanded.

Several times larger than needed. However, the current camp is several times larger than what is needed for 30,000 people. Not only are several large-scale magic formations arranged in the camp, but there are also reserved positions for 30,000 people. According to Ji Tianxia,

Now everything in Hebei Province is operating normally, and new troops are constantly being added.

Whether they were blessed by Taoist disciples with Taoism or were turned into demon pawns by Ji Ruochen, these soldiers ate several times more than ordinary people. However, I don’t know what means Ji Tianxia used, and the food and grass came rolling in like a river.

Piling up like a mountain.

It was just past midnight, the moon was bright and the stars were sparse. It should have been a peaceful night, and the soldiers inside and outside the pass were all sound asleep. However, on both sides of the high pass wall, the leaders were working hard and had no sleep all night.

Ge Shuhan thought day and night to open up a road to Fan Yang. However, although Ji Ruochen's troops stationed outside the pass were small, he was deeply afraid. The Tongguan garrison was considered sophisticated, but it could not compare with Anlu, who was known as the best in the world.

Shanbei Army. He always suspected that Ji Ruochen had more than 5,000 soldiers under his command. Sure enough, after being unable to defend himself for months, Ji Ruochen finally lost his composure and released the subsequent ambush troops one by one and stationed them outside Tongguan Pass. After exploring the horse

According to reports, there are already 30,000 troops in the camp. Judging from the scale of its food and grass logistics, there must be a lot of backup on the way.

Ge Shuhan couldn't help but secretly rejoice at the plan. If the army rashly marched north and was harassed by these 30,000 demon-like soldiers and intercepted the food route, the only disadvantage would be that it would be difficult to return even with a piece of armor. I heard that Ji Ruochen was a very

The young general must have a large number of monks to help him, otherwise it would be impossible to conjure so many monster soldiers out of thin air. To deal with monks, monks are naturally needed. Ge Shuhan knows that strong reinforcements will arrive in the near future, and now he is confident that he will no longer

It's like the anxiety of the past.

But another thing that gave him a headache was Wang Jinli, the chief eunuch of the Supervisory Army. This eunuch of the Supervisory Army was insulted for more than a month. He was so angry that one Buddha was born and two Buddhas ascended to heaven. His complexion was green in the morning and green in the evening. It was extremely exciting.

The Lord Supervisor was really angry, but all the ten tigers were picked up with a spear outside the pass. At this moment, no one was there to share the worries of the Lord Supervisor. Wang Jinli had nowhere to vent his anger, so he came to force Ge Shuhan to send troops out of the pass, in order to

The force of moving mountains and filling seas swallowed up Ji Ruochen's tens of thousands of people.

No matter whether Wang Jinli begged him kindly or shouted angrily and threatened him, Ge Shuhan just refused to leave the border and fight to the death. He had been campaigning in Western Xinjiang for twenty years and had achieved nothing. He was a highly respected minister. How could he treat these eunuchs who knew nothing about military affairs?

In the eyes of Wang Jinli? Later, when Wang Jinli annoyed him, Ge Shuhan simply closed the door of his house and did not see the face of the chief eunuch of the Supervisory Army at all. He didn't know that Wang Jinli hated him to the bone, but he didn't care. A eunuch

How big a storm can it cause?

In Ge Shuhan's view, Ji Ruochen was still a little green after all and lacked enough patience. Within less than a month of confrontation, he could not hold back and showed off his strength bit by bit. In this way, we could gain insight into the enemy.

If there is an opportunity, Ge Shuhan will send his troops out of the pass when the opportunity comes. Like a roaring wave crashing on the shore, he will smash the small camp opposite to pieces, avenging his shame. There are 250,000 troops stationed in Tongguan at the moment. Is it true?

Can't deal with Ji Ruochen's tens of thousands of people?

Since ancient times, Tongguan has been a dangerous place in the world. It has been carefully managed by all dynasties, and there are countless powerful people who have blessed the Taoism and laid out the pattern. Today, Tongguan is like iron poured into copper, indestructible. At this time, Dongdu

On the other hand, Master Feng Chang Qingfeng had fought several battles with Shi Siming and An Lushan, but he was defeated repeatedly. He fled back to Luoyang in defeat and was no longer able to compete with Ge Shuhan. At this moment, Master Ge Shu

It can be said that everything is ready, all that is needed is the monks.

Just as Ge Shuhan was looking at the moon and sighing, someone behind him suddenly laughed and said, "Why are you so troubled, Mr. Ge Shu?"

Geshuhan's mansion is heavily guarded, and not even a bird can fly by at will. How could someone sneak into the study, a crucial place, in the middle of the night without being noticed? But I heard this person's voice

, Ge Shuhan was not surprised but overjoyed. He turned around and saw more than ten Taoist priests of different heights, short, fat and thin standing in the huge study. The leader was in his thirties, dressed in brocade and jade, with a handsome appearance.

His left hand is behind his back, and his right hand is holding a white jade square bucket. No matter how you look at it, he is a righteous man. Ge Shuhan naturally recognizes this person. In addition to the disciple of Qingxu Palace who is now in the ascendant, he is young but ranks among the virtual generation.

Xu Tian, ​​who else is there?

Ge Shuhan and Xu Tian have known each other for a long time, and occasionally exchanged letters. Recently, he was thinking about whether to ask Xu Tian for help in repairing books. Unexpectedly, he suddenly appeared in front of Xu Tian.

The immortals have arrived, which just solves my urgent need! Come on, let’s sit in the main hall! Who are these immortals? Introduce them to me, brother!"

Xu Tian smiled and said: "These three are my nephews, who are outstanding among the next generation of disciples in the palace. These are the leading figures of various sects, with profound cultivation and Taoism. I can't invite any of them."

Dong, this time for the sake of our Qingxu Palace, we came together to help Brother Shu. You are so reckless, so don’t blame me." Xu Tian didn’t go into details and said straight to the point.

"Where! Where! Okay! Okay! Okay!" Ge Shuhan shouted several "good" words in succession, and said with a smile: "With the help of all the immortals, let alone the kid outside the pass, how long can An Lushan be so rampant?

"

Xu Tian smiled and said: "Brother, don't worry, I also brought a treasure from the Immortal family. This treasure seems ordinary, but I am a god with weapons, so of course I know its magical uses."

"What kind of treasure is it?" Ge Shuhan usually practices some basic Taoism. Knowing that the Xianjia treasure mentioned by Xu Tian really comes from the Xianjia family, he can't help but feel anxious at the moment, wanting to see how big the Xianjia treasure is.

Supernatural powers.

Xu Tian sent the white jade square bucket forward in his palm and said: "This treasure is called Yunyan Zangtian bucket, and it was given by the real immortal. As for the mystery, I will know it once I use it!"

There was half a bucket of white rice in the bucket hidden in the clouds, and I didn’t know what it was used for. Xu Tian held the bottom of the bucket and tilted the jade bucket toward the ground, and the white rice poured out, and soon formed a rice bucket on the ground.

Heap. I saw that the rice pile was getting bigger and bigger, almost two feet high, but the white rice hidden in the clouds and smoke was still pouring out endlessly, and it seemed that it would never be finished.

Ge Shuhan turned from shocked to stunned. Looking at the small white jade square bucket, he was speechless for a moment. Not only was Ge Shuhan stunned, but the monks who came with Xu Tian also saw Yun Yan for the first time.

Everyone is dumbfounded by the secret of Hidden Heaven Dou. You must know that Jiezi hides Sumeru, it is a method of the immortal family. A Xuanxin ring of Daodezong can only hold several sundries. It is a rare treasure in the world. Apart from being used by Daode

Except for Guangchengzi, whom the sect recognized as the founder, no one in the later generations could refine the same treasure. However, at this moment, at least one stone of rice was poured out of this jade bucket, but it still seems to have no bottom. If it is not a true immortal magic weapon, what is it?

"How much rice is hidden in this bucket?" Ge Shuhan asked in a voice.

"Endless!" Xu Tian said proudly.

Ge Shuhan took a breath of cold air and said, "Doesn't this mean that if my army of 200,000 marches north, there will be no need for food and grass?"

Xu Tian smiled and said: "We don't need food, but we still need grass."

Ge Shuhan's hands were trembling, and he wanted to touch the clouds and smoke hidden in the sky, but he was afraid of blaspheming the atmosphere of the immortal family, so he did not dare. He has led the army for many years, so he naturally knows the significance of this battle. Throughout the ages, when armies set out, food and grass are the first priority.

The first priority is that if the battle is thousands of miles away, then only 10% or 20% of the food and grass can be transported to the place. Therefore, although the national power of this dynasty is prosperous and far greater than that of the previous dynasty, the barbarians are still immortal. All the troops cannot reach those far away.

Therefore, if there were clouds and smoke hiding in the sky ten years ago, Ge Shuhan would have wiped out all the barbarians and expanded the territory thousands of miles in the northwest.

Seeing Ge Shuhan's ecstatic expression, Xu Tian couldn't help but smile and said: "The treasures of the Immortal family are naturally good, but they can't be used casually. If the Yunyan Hidden Heaven Dou keeps producing rice day and night, it can be used for twenty

It is used by tens of thousands of troops. And every seven days, thousands of people must be sacrificed to fight before it can be used again. Even so, the Yunyan Hidden Heavenly Dou can only be used for three months. After three months, the immortal will take it back."

Ge Shuhan was so arrogant that he shot several cases one after another and said: "March is March! With these three months, I will be able to uproot my lair in the north of Anlu Mountain!"

After seeing the wonder of the clouds and smoke hiding in the sky, everyone was very interested. Ge Shuhan ordered the preparation of wine and food, and wanted to drink with the group of cultivators at night by candlelight.

When walking into the back hall, Xu Tian deliberately slowed down and fell behind the group of cultivators. Ge Shuhan understood that Xu Tian had something to say, so he also walked a few steps slowly and walked side by side with Xu Tian.

Xu Tian said leisurely: "With the Yunyan Hidden Sky Dou in hand and our help, it is just a matter of effort for Geshu to wipe out the Beidi. But after wiping out the thieves, what are your plans?"

Ge Shuhan was startled, knowing that there must be a deep meaning in Xu Tian's words, and said: "What do you mean..."

Xu Tian's eyes flashed, and he smiled and said: "How many years does it take for the fairy family to have a treasure? With this treasure in hand, how can it take three months to kill the thieves? At that time, big brother, you have 200,000 soldiers in your left hand.

The treasure of the Immortal Family is held in his right hand, and his reputation is so great that this dynasty will not think of anyone else! In the middle of the dynasty, Emperor Ming is becoming increasingly mediocre, and Yang Guozhong is a traitor for the ages. After the eldest brother put down the rebellious party, why not also learn from An Lushan?

, Qing Yi Qing Jun side?"

Although Ge Shuhan had experienced many storms and waves in his life, his throat could not help but feel dry at this moment, and his voice was a little hoarse: "You mean, after the chaos is quelled, send the army south?"

Xu Tian smiled so coldly: "This world should be inhabited by virtuous people!"

Outside Tongguan, the Northern Army camp was dark and quiet. Only the lights in the Chinese army tent were brightly lit. After the soldiers turned into demon soldiers, they moved at sunrise and rested at sunset. They seemed dull, but in fact their senses were extremely sharp. Even in the camp

There were no soldiers patrolling the camp, nor were they afraid of being attacked. Earlier, some daring monsters had stolen the camp, but they never came back. Not to mention the bones, even the breath had completely disappeared.

After a long time, both humans and monsters understood that Ji Ruochen's military camp was the most dangerous place in the world, and they did not dare to get even half a step closer. Even the crows and birds flew around the camp and did not want to fly over it.

Ji Ruochen stood according to the case, staring at the topographic map of Tongguan in front of him, which was about ten feet long and three feet wide, without moving. In his eyes, the Tongguan Wall gradually disappeared, layer by layer, slowly revealing the wide and deep base of the wall.

Come on. In the picture, the base of the wall follows the mountain and rises in a spiral, just like a coiled dragon with beards and claws! This dragon's four claws grasp the earth's veins in all directions. The dragon's head faces the east, constantly absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and it is strong.

The body also strengthens the mountain.

Tongguan has actually been integrated into the towering mountains, and they are no longer separated from each other. If you want to use Taoism to break through the pass, it is like trying to flatten the mountains within a hundred miles. Even if you have Taoism, who can really move mountains and fill them up?

Sea!? Throughout the dynasties, talented people continued to support and strengthen Tongguan. After thousands of years, Tongguan has become the most powerful pass in the world!

If we purely rely on manpower to attack the key, we will not touch the brilliant formation hidden under the pass. However, manpower is sometimes scarce. How can we attack a ten-foot-high wall?

However, Ji Ruochen did not intend to attack Tongguan forcefully. He planned to insult the eunuch Wang Jinli in every possible way in order to force his brother Shuhan to come out for a decisive battle. He had originally ambushed 10,000 people behind the mountain, but when Ji Tianxia led the new army arrived,

, and persuaded him to deploy all the 30,000 troops at the pass. In this way, no matter how good Ge Shuhan used his troops, it would be difficult to swallow 30,000 people in one go. Moreover, in the eyes of the court and ministers, Tongguan had an army of 300,000, and was defeated by 5,000.

In fact, there is no difference at all whether people are blocked in the pass or 30,000 people are blocked in the pass: both are a great shame and humiliation.

Ji Tianxia once said that no matter how dangerous Tongguan is, it cannot be as dangerous as the tiger and wolf mentality of the people in the temple.

During these days, Ji Ruochen studied the Spring and Autumn Period, practiced the art of war, and gradually understood the samadhi, the subtleties within it, which vaguely echoed the great road of heaven and earth. Over the past few months, Ji Ruochen vaguely felt that his Taoist mind seemed to be improving again.

He was studying the terrain of Tongguan, using the ancient formation techniques, and corresponding with what he had learned in his mind, and gradually gained insights.

At this time, the curtain was lifted, and Ji Bingxian, who was like an eternal ice peak, walked in again. Ji Ruochen didn't even raise his head, only frowned slightly and said: "What are you doing here again? Haven't you learned enough lessons?"

The skin on Ji Bingxian's face was almost transparent and looked like it was made of ice. She did not get angry and said calmly: "I will use all my means this time, and your injury will be healed, so it is still fair.

"

Ji Ruochen was a little surprised by Ji Bingxian's cold calmness. He raised his head and said, "Do you want to fight again?"

"Yes."

Looking at her expressionless eyes, which were as plain as water, Ji Ruochen suddenly felt a headache. He sneered and said, "Very good! Do you think I don't have any means to deal with you?"

"As long as you are willing to fight, I will agree to any conditions." Ji Bingxian said calmly.

"You're crazy."

"How can you achieve enlightenment without being crazy?" Ji Bingxian remained indifferent.
To be continued...