Chapter 138: Crow Gorge (3)

Leng Xiao stepped forward and said in a low voice, "Chief, tell me the method, let me do it." The injury on her arm had not healed yet, and such sliding was very exhausting for the arm. If she pulled the hand tendon again, it would be bad!

Gu Yun felt a warmth in her heart and laughed lightly, "No need, you also watch carefully and pay attention to the essentials of the movement." The injury on her hand was just a skin injury, she was not so delicate.

After checking whether the cloth belt on her body was tied tightly, Gu Yun suddenly said, "Go and grab a handful of wild grass for me."

"Yes!" Leng Xiao was stunned, but still grabbed a handful of fresh wild grass.

Gu Yun grabbed the connecting cloth belt with one hand and the wild grass with the other, and laughed, "Let's go."

I saw her run a few steps and shrink her feet slightly, and her body slid down immediately. As the inertia became larger and larger, the speed became faster and faster. Su Ling's brows became tighter and tighter. If she couldn't stop and hit the chaotic forest, she would definitely be seriously injured.

Just when everyone was sweating for her, Gu Yun suddenly held the wild grass in her hand tightly, grabbed the rope above her head, and her sliding speed gradually slowed down. Finally, she stopped near the tree trunk. Grabbing the rope with one hand, untying the iron hook, Gu Yun jumped lightly and landed on the ground.

As soon as her feet landed, the soldiers on the slope cheered immediately.

Walking back to Su Ling's side, Gu Yun patted the grass scraps on her palms, met his deep eyes, and laughed, "The problem you are worried about, move your brain, a handful of wild grass can solve it."

Lou Muhai was in high spirits and laughed, "Great, in this way, we can attack by surprise!"

Unfortunately, Su Ling and Gu Yun ignored him, and the two competed with each other's eyes again, one arrogant and sharp, the other high-spirited.

Su Ren coughed lightly and laughed, "Sister-in-law, tomorrow's main goal is to rescue Han Shu. Crossing like this is indeed unexpected, but the number of rebels and how they arrange troops are unknown. How to return after saving people?"

Gu Yun had obviously thought about it long ago and answered fluently, "Every soldier who crosses will tie a hemp rope around his waist. After rescuing Han Shu, tie the rope to him and pull him back. The rebels can be elusive, all relying on that forest. As long as our army does not enter rashly and fights them on the edge of the canyon, the chance of winning is great."

Hearing that she only wanted to save people, Lou Muhai's face changed slightly, and he said urgently, "Isn't it a pity to let go of this great opportunity so easily?!" He had guarded the Northwest for many years and dreamed of suppressing those rebels. It was rare to have a chance this time, how could he let it go like this?!

Gu Yun turned to look at Lou Muhai, a coldness flashed in her always clear eyes, and she said coldly, "Lou Lao Jiangjun, you have dealt with the rebel army for many years, you should know the power of that forest. The Su Family Army has excellent formations and brave soldiers, but that is all in the open to fight the enemy army, and this environment is very different. Military strategists say, know yourself and know your enemy, and you will win every battle. They know nothing about that dense forest. If the rebels just want to use Han Shu as bait to lure you into the depths of the forest, and then break them one by one, then it is truly a pity to sacrifice the lives of the soldiers for no reason."

It was one thing for others to say so, but he knew the danger of the forest, yet he was still eager for quick success, which was really unworthy of being a general!

Lou Muhai was speechless for a while, his face flushed, his tiger eyes wide, and he said sharply, "If you don't enter the tiger's den, how can you get the tiger's cub? Soldiers should obey orders, do they want to be cowards who are afraid of death!"

Before Lou Muhai finished speaking, a sneer sounded coldly, "As a soldier, obeying orders is a duty, and there are no conditions to talk about. But they handed their lives to you, so you must be responsible for them! They are soldiers who charge into battle, not sacrifices used to prove so-called integrity!" It was not particularly impassioned, but every word was loud and clear.

This statement made Lou Muhai so angry that he almost had a stroke. He pointed at Gu Yun and said "You" for a long time, but couldn't say the next sentence.

The thousands of soldiers standing behind also began to whisper, and the commotion became louder and louder. Finally, Su Ling said loudly, "Enough, whether to enter the forest to pursue and attack will be discussed after Deputy General Yu brings back the terrain map."

As expected of the commander-in-chief, as soon as Su Ling's voice fell, no one on the small dirt slope dared to say a word.

Eagle eyes swept over Gu Yun again, but this time the eyes stayed on her arm. Gu Yun looked down and found that the wound on her arm was seeping blood again, which was not obvious on the black clothes, but was still seen by Su Ling.

Su Ling withdrew his gaze and said to Su Ren behind him, "Ren, mobilize the blacksmiths in the army to modify the iron hooks, and must make five hundred before departure. In addition, select five hundred elite soldiers to practice the sliding technique, and there must be no mistakes when facing the enemy."

"Yes."

After speaking, Su Ling turned and walked away. Gu Yun stroked the injury on her hand, looking at the back that came and went like the wind, her cold eyes raised slightly. This man is domineering, but he is also a good general, with a clear mind and great courage, but... the arrogant attitude is still so annoying!

Su Ren turned back, his eyes swept over the eyes full of worship and admiration behind him. The direction they were looking at was the slender, clear shadow. Su Ren was secretly worried. In the hearts of the soldiers, she was resourceful, both kind and powerful, considerate of soldiers, and not afraid of power. If this continues, it won't be long before she becomes another soul figure in the Su Family Army after Big Brother. But judging from the current situation of the two, is this... a blessing or a curse?!

Night, the main camp is brightly lit. It has long passed the Xu hour, and Su Ling in the main seat still has that cold face, but his eyes are sinking. Su Ren knew that if Yu Shijun didn't come back, Big Brother would probably be angry.

"Report, Deputy General Yu is back." At this time, a loud report sounded, and Su Ren breathed a sigh of relief.

"Come in."

A "mud man" walked out of the tent, knelt down on one knee as soon as he entered the tent, "This subordinate failed to return at the Xu hour, and came to accept punishment."

Su Ren asked urgently, "Deputy General Yu, did you encounter rebels in the forest?"

Yu Shijun lowered his head and replied dully, "No."

No? Su Ren didn't understand, "Then why are you like this?" His face and body were full of mud, and his disheveled appearance was no less than experiencing a fierce battle.

Looking up, Yu Shijun had an embarrassed and ashamed face, "This subordinate entered the forest for only more than an hour, and the surroundings were completely dark. It rained as soon as the torches were lit. The forest was full of grass and trees, and I couldn't identify the direction at all. Looking up, it was all chaotic forest, the terrain was complex and had no rules. This subordinate wanted to explore the terrain, who knew... actually got lost in the forest. Fortunately, I got the hint from Madam before departure, so I was able to return to the camp."

When Madam told him in the afternoon, he didn't really care. He thought it was just exploring the terrain, and drawing it along the way was equivalent to having a map in his hand, so he wouldn't get lost. Who knew he still fell!

Su Ren wondered, "What did she tell you?"

"Madam said that if you get lost, don't walk around blindly. Go to the place with the sound of running water. Following the water flow, you can return to Crow Gorge. This subordinate relied on this method to finally walk out of the forest."

Su Ren nodded knowingly. Water flows to low places, and following the water source, you must be able to walk out. Su Ren's brows gradually furrowed, and he said in a low voice, "I remember that in the small country of Haoyue, there is no such big forest at all. How does she know so much about the forest?"

This is also a question that has troubled Mu Yi for a long time. Looking at Su Ling, Mu Yi asked, "Ling, have you checked her background?" What kind of experience made a wealthy lady have such ability?

Su Ling rolled his eyes at him. When did he spend his energy on women's affairs? How could he have the leisure to check her background! If she stayed in the General's Mansion peacefully, he would probably have forgotten her existence!

Mu Yi understood and laughed, "Leave it to me, I will give you news in seven days."

Looking at his smiling appearance, he knew he had no good intentions. Su Ling replied coldly, "No need, I can't afford the silver." The news in Mu's hands is thousands of taels, and he is not burning money.

Mu Yi laughed generously, "Free this time!" It is rare in the world for anything to arouse his curiosity, he will take care of this matter.

If it is free, it is another matter! That woman really makes him curious!

Yu Shijun was still kneeling on the ground, Su Ling raised his hand lightly and said coldly, "Get up. Did you draw a terrain map?"

Yu Shijun hurriedly stood up, took out a piece of paper from his arms, and said, "I drew it, but there is only a little bit, and I really can't tell the direction later..."

As soon as the paper was spread out, the ink on the map wetted by the rain was blurred, and it was almost impossible to see what was drawn on it. Yu Shijun was instantly petrified. What were they doing busy all day?!

Surrounding the blurred map, several big men fell into deep thought at the same time. Finally, Su Ren sighed, "Big Brother, this is the first time the Su Family Army has fought in the forest. According to Lou Lao Jiangjun, that forest is vast and strange, and the rebels are cunning and cruel. They have occupied all the time and place. This encirclement and suppression will definitely be full of difficulties. Although Sister-in-law is a woman, she is brave and resourceful. Her familiarity and understanding of the forest might be able to help our army. Why not invite Sister-in-law to come together and listen to her opinions?!"

Yu Shijun immediately echoed, "This subordinate also thinks so!"

Su Ling's face was darker. They were really his good deputy general and good commander, opening and closing their mouths were all about her! He was angry, but he had to admit that Qing Mo's understanding of the forest was indeed more than theirs. Su Ling was secretly angry, Su Ren seized the opportunity and said to the outer door, "Come here, invite Madam to the main camp."

"Yes." The soldiers took the order and left.

In the rock cave, a young man covered his shoulder and knelt on one knee on the ground. Crimson blood flowed from between his fingers, soaking his entire right arm, but he didn't dare to move, waiting for the shadow in the dark to speak.

The person in the main seat was silent. Yan Ge frowned and asked urgently, "What's going on? Was it discovered by Su Ling?"

The young man shook his head and replied, "No, it was an arrow shot by a woman beside him. I also heard her say that she already had a way to cross the canyon, but she didn't say what method it was before she shot me down from the tree."

Woman?! Yan Ge's usually sloppy face turned cold, and he asked urgently, "Is it a very thin and small woman, wearing black clothes?"

The man nodded repeatedly, "Yes."

After listening to the man's words, Yan Ge clenched his fists tightly, full of hatred. Wuji asked in a deep voice, "Do you know her?"

Gritting his teeth, Yan Ge replied fiercely, "My golden whip was cut off by her!" Looking at the dark shadow under the cloak in the main seat, Yan Ge roared angrily, "Leader, she is Su Ling's wife, her martial arts are very powerful, especially that sword of hers, it's very evil!"

It is said that Su Ling is arrogant and cold, and he actually takes his wife to fight? Since his wife is so powerful, why has she never been heard of before?

"Su Ling..." Under the cloak, cold eyes narrowed slightly, and the eyes deepened.

"Report! Madam said..." The soldier who went to invite people returned to the tent, hesitated for a while, and then gritted his teeth and replied, "She is busy now, let the General... wait."

In the main camp, there was a dead silence. Several people around held back their laughter and lowered their heads tacitly, staring at the map that couldn't see what kind of ghost drawing it was, studying it very seriously. No one dared to look up at Su Ling's face. In the corner of the eye, only those iron fists were clenched tightly, and the blue veins were exposed.

A gust of wind swept by, everyone looked up, where was Su Ling in the camp? Several people looked at each other and finally laughed together.

(End of Chapter) ===== CHAPTER 139 =====