Vol 3 Chapter 8 (1/2)
Book 3 Chap 8 – Defending against the enemy with fire
The snow this year careen on the plains and the lakes still sparkling
This place lies between the main Yellow River and it’s tributaries and the 2 main river splits into hundreds of smaller rivers The rivers weaved across each other like silver threads, the grass was lush, thick and fragrant and it was a rass of the plains
The entourage traveled slowly through this large piece of flat carpet-like grassland
This is still a place which has not been developed, and only a handful of nomads stayed there They each have their own lifestyle, like the pretty Baiyi tribe in Zhao, and goes about their own business, not accepting the control of the government
This place has lots of cows, horses and deer Traveling past this area, they will see the
But this prehistoric place is also a place where fierce beasts roam
Thein front of behind the troops, not afraid of humans at all
Xiang Shaolong sent out 10 tea of 5arass or the woods
3 days later, the terrain started to change, with rising and falling hills and wild grass everywhere, greatly slowing their progress
Xiang Shaolong felt extremely uneasy
With Xiao Weiood as rumored, he will certainly know that they have battled Hui Hu At the very least he would have captured sorilled them to find out their whereabouts
If his deduction is correct, then Xiao Wei for the best time to strike
But where will they strike?
By noon, the answer appeared finally It’s a huge onally in front of thee about 3li long
Xiang Shaolong furrowed his brows deeply on seeing it and was silent for aXu, Wu Zhuo and Zha Yuanyu over and said, “Iffor us at that narrow valley”
Cheng Xu nodded his head, “According to our scout’s report, if there are people lying in a rocks at us will be enough for all of us to perish”
Zha Yuanyu said with a rass and trees, if the eneh to suffocate us to death”
Xiang Shaolong laughed, “Thick smoke can only be used to deal with those who are unprepared Yuanyu, you will irass and trees on this side of thea deep ditch at the bottom of the valley to lure the nearby streams into the ditch to surround the caes to face the e amount of clear water in the camp, each camp is to have at least 2 barrels and everyone is to carry with them cloths or handkerchiefs When there’s thick smoke, soak it in the water and cover the face with it, then they need not fear the choking smoke”
Zha Yuanyu was about to get to hen Xiang Shaolong called hiain and said, “Tell everyone to reht affect the tasks!”
Zhao Yuanyu left with that order
After Xiang Shaolong discussed a little further with Cheng Xu and Wu Zhuo, he was about to look for Zhao Ya and Zhao Qian when Prince Shaoyuan appeared hurriedly towards hi! Why are we stopping at such a dangerous place? How are we going to fend against the enemy if they use fire to attack us?”
Xiang Shaolong replied coldly, “You can cross the narrow valley alone if you like! But I won’t be acco”
Prince Shaoyuan’s eyes were burning and after staying silent for a ed his tune, “Since we can’t enter, then we should retreat to a safer place”
Wu Zhuo can’t help but interrupt, “The sun will set in 6 hours, and the mountain terrain is difficult to ht as well…”
Prince Shaoyuan shouted angrily, “Shut up! A servant like you has no right to interrupt”
Wu Zhuo’s expression changed and his hand moved to his sword
Xiang Shaolong put his hand around Wu Zhuo’s shoulder and said with a s Master is mistaken, Wu Zhuo is my battle mate, his words are my words”
Cheng Xu said with a cold smile, “Whoever sounds more reasonable, ill obey that person”
Prince Shaoyuan was so furious that the color on his face alternated between pale and red, and he left in a huff
Wu Zhuo said gratefully, “To be able to fight side by side with Young Grand Master-in-law, is the happiest thing in my life”
Xiang Shaolong patted hio of his hold on his shoulder and looking at the narrow valley, said, “If we can survive tonight, I’ in ambush above the narrow valley”
Chang Xu replied, “According to my calculation, Xiao Weimou’s men are certainly not asago ere traveling”
They talked a little further before Xiang Shaolong went to see Lady Ya
Xiao Zhao and the rest had just set up ca his arrival, hurriedly paid their respects
Looking at these pretty young girls, Xiang Shaolong’s spirits lifted and after flirting with them for a moment, he went in to see Lady Ya
Lady Ya received hi hi and she said, “Shaolong! There are some words that Ya’er must say, please don’t be offended!”
Xiang Shaolong laughed, “Youto ask me about my relationshi+p with Zhao Qian Don’t worry! She’s still a virgin”
Lady Ya replied, “But you have aroused her desires, how can she be willing to ?”
Xiang Shaolong replied nonchalantly, “Naturally it’s to steal ‘Lu Gong’s Secret Manual’!”
Lady Ya exclai!”
Xiang Shaolong stopped s knows that we are going there to steal the ht?”
Lady Ya bit his shoulder in anger, so upset that she could not say a word
Xiang Shaolong caressed her shoulder and consoled her, “Trust your husband! In this era where everyone is trying to trick everyone else, we can only act according to circumstances For all you knoe can have our cake and eat it too Hei! It see intis in a room) with you”
Lady Ya replied coquettishly, “It’s ‘not been intimate in camp’, we don’t have a ‘room’ here”
Before Xiang Shaolong has a chance to reply, Xiaozi’s voice was heard calling fro to come out immediately!”
Xiang Shaolong sighed and told Lady Ya, “It otten into trouble again”
As expected, Prince Shaoyuan has summoned his family warriors and was determined to have his oay and retreat from this mountain on his own
By the ti to persuade her beloved son to abolish the idea
When Prince Shaoyuan saw Xiang Shaolong, he got evento sit and die with others There are forests all around this place, we’re in the open while the ene can we defend ourselves? Only a fool who knows nothing aboutwhich is akin to co suicide”
Lady Pingyuan replied angrily, “What right do you have to criticize others? Can you defeat Hui Hu’s huge ar in your tent, what outstanding things have you done”
Prince Shaoyuan did not expect his mother to embarrass him in public and he nodded his head and said, “Fine! Now you’re totally siding with an outsider, and turned around to deal with your own son From today onwards, I don’t have a mother like you”
“Pak!”
Lady Pingyuan gave hi, exclaiain one more time!”
Prince Shaoyuan cupped the side of his cheek that was slapped, his eyes filled with viciousness and alternated between looking at her and Xiang Shaolong before saying frostily, “Now that you have a lover, why do you still need a son like me!” He raised his voice and cried out, “Children! Those who still want to stay alive, come with me”
Lady Pingyuan was so furious her face paled and she cried out, “No one is allowed to follow hie of this family, since when is it his turn to talk”
The family warriors all kept quiet, but everyone knows that no one will take the risk with Prince Shaoyuan
Lady Pingyuan looked at Prince Shaoyuan coldly and said, “If you do not coet about expecting iveness” She humphed and returned to her camp
Xiang Shaolong did not even bother to take a look at the stoned Prince Shaoyuan, but just gave the orders, “Those who really want to live, get to work immediately”