Chapter 1605

Very soon.

Gao Yang led the army across the Wushui River and marched rapidly to the foot of Canglan Mountain.

Only when they truly arrived at Canglan Mountain did they feel how small humans were.

Canglan Mountain was too high and too steep, and looking at it from afar, the summit was shrouded in a layer of white mist, revealing a sense of mystery and danger.

Even Li Erji, who had always had great confidence in Gao Yang, could not help but feel his scalp tingle.

Can this mountain really be climbed?

"The entire army is to rest at the foot of the mountain, discard all unnecessary baggage, and after two hours, begin a forced march to climb Canglan Mountain!"

Gao Yang gave the order.

He knew it was difficult, but precisely because even the Xiongnu would not expect him to strike into Hexi from Canglan Mountain, it could have a miraculous effect!

As a ruthless strategist and a layout planner, for Gao Yang, risk and opportunity were often relative.

Two hours later.

Tens of thousands of troops stepped into Canglan Mountain and began to climb toward the summit.

At first, because they were at the foot of the mountain, they did not feel much.

But the higher they went, the lower the temperature became, and the wind gradually began to howl.

Early morning.

When a touch of white appeared on the horizon.

Bad news arrived.

"Report!"

"Prime Minister Gao, something bad has happened. There is a group of Jie cavalry ahead. They are warning us to go down the mountain, otherwise, we will bear the consequences!"

Pu Duo sent the news.

Wang Xiao's expression sank, and his brows furrowed tightly.

This was war; it could never be so smooth.

If there was a clash between Canglan Mountain and the Jie people, this was not good news.

He took a deep breath and said, "Prime Minister Gao, climbing over Canglan Mountain is the most important thing now. We shouldn't clash with the Jie people. Should we send an envoy to explain?"

Gao Yang shook his head, his eyes calm.

"How to explain?"

"North of Canglan Mountain is the Hexi territory, and going south is also Xiongnu territory, but going west is the Jie people's territory. The more we explain, the less the Jie people will believe us."

"Instead, it will give them time to pass the news."

"We have already climbed over a thousand meters. As long as our army is fast enough, even if the news leaks, it won't have much impact. Whether the Xiongnu believe it or not, migration is still a problem!"

"Pass my order: leave only one survivor to tell the Jie King that I, Gao Yang, am here on the orders of the Da Qian Son of Heaven to punish the Xiongnu. Do not move; move and your tribe will be exterminated! Conversely, I can give you a piece of fertile land in the Hexi territory to live on!"

Gao Yang gave the order.

The Da Qian army crushed them like a torrent of steel. Although the Jie people had excellent physical fitness, facing the Da Qian elites and the gap in weaponry, they were almost defeated in one blow!

Very soon, news came.

The Jie people had been cleared out!

Gao Yang said with a cold expression, "While the altitude is not high, accelerate the march!"

On the other side.

Inside a camp.

The Jie King was shocked and angry when he heard the news.

"What?"

"A Da Qian army has arrived, roughly estimated at tens of thousands?"

"Is this Da Qian here to attack Hexi, or are they unhappy with me?"

The Jie King's expression changed, filled with suspicion.

Finally, he made a decision.

"Come here, pass my military order!"

"The entire army is to assemble!"

Most of Canglan Mountain was his Jie people's territory; this was their lifeline, and he could not sit idly by.

But at this moment.

A Jie person also rushed in.

"Report!"

"Great King, that Da Qian general sent a subordinate to pass a message to you."

The Jie King was stunned and asked, "What message?"

"That Da Qian general warns you, Great King, not to move; move and your tribe will be exterminated! Conversely, he can give you a piece of fertile land in the Hexi territory for our tribe to live on!"

When the Jie King heard this, he was instantly furious.

"This Da Qian is simply too bullying!"

"What does he take my Jie tribe for? A dog? This is my Jie tribe's territory. Why is he so arrogant? What is that Da Qian general's name?" the Jie King roared.

The Jie generals under his command also asked to fight one after another.

The subordinate was stunned, "It seems... it seems to be called Gao Yang. Yes... it is Gao Yang!"

In an instant.

The camp was dead silent.

Gao Yang?

That Da Qian Living Yama?

The Jie King was stunned, his lips dry as he said.

He continued to shout, "So what if he is the Living Yama? Is the Living Yama so great? My tribe has tens of thousands of troops. We only need to drag him for a few days, and he will undoubtedly be defeated!"

The next second.

Boom!

Outside the Jie camp, a series of explosions rang out.

The Jie King's ears were deafened.

"What is this sound?"

"Go and investigate immediately!"

Very soon, the subordinate general rushed out and returned again.

"Great King, it is the earth-shattering sound made by the Da Qian gunpowder. That Living Yama warns our tribe that gunpowder has the power to split mountains. If our tribe dares to block him, then when autumn and winter come and the snow covers the ground, he will use gunpowder to blow up the mountain and trigger an avalanche to exterminate our tribe!"

"What?"

The Jie King and his generals all swallowed hard.

They had also heard of the power of gunpowder.

A bearded general said, "Great King, a youth should be arrogant. If he isn't arrogant, is he still a youth? Besides, the Xiongnu are always bullying our tribe. Why should our tribe get involved in this muddy water!"

"Our tribe's hundreds of soldiers didn't even last one encounter with the Da Qian cavalry. I think it's unwise to use force!"

Everyone said one after another.

Gao Yang's words made them wary.

In autumn and winter, when the snow is covered, a little movement could trigger a huge avalanche, let alone the power of gunpowder, which was a terrifying disaster!

"Then... let them go?" the Jie King probed.

"Let them go!"

"My King is wise!"

"Canglan Mountain is treacherous. Whether Da Qian can climb over it is also an unknown. Why should our tribe take action?"

The Jie people said one after another.