In front of Shen Zhao, Shen Yu doesn't need to hide and tuck in. This is one of the people she trusts most in the world.
"It was only after I arrived at the military camp that I learned that there was a problem with the baggage, so I had to find another way. I remember telling you before that I had a dream."
Shen Zhao nodded.
Shen Yu continued: "Whether you believe it or not, I take it as a warning."
"What did you dream about?" Shen Zhao asked.
Shen Yu said: "You used 10,000 light cavalry to attack the Xijue South Camp and were trapped. My father raised troops to rescue but failed. The Great Zhou Dynasty was defeated in the battle of Yanliang Pass. After the Ganzhou City was broken, the people were massacred."
Shen Zhao took a breath, because he indeed ordered ten thousand Qingqi today and only waited until nightfall before setting off. If it was said to be nonsense, it would be too much of a coincidence.
The kettle on the stove boiled in a moment, and the sound of gurgling water kept ringing.
Shen Zhao took a breath, still a little unbelievable.
"In your dream, dad and I..."
"Fight to the last moment." Shen Yu said with difficulty, with some sobs in her throat.
Shen Zhao said nothing, staring at the noisy kettle and thinking, and then heard Shen Yu say: "It's going to snow soon."
Shen Zhao then picked up the kettle, turned the cup upside down on the table, poured a cup of hot water and handed it to Shen Yu.
"The climate is colder west of Yanliang Pass. In previous years, the Xijue people would not invade in winter. They would retreat before the snow started. If we continue to resist for a while, it should be faster."
Shen Yu shook her head, "They will not retreat."
"Why do you say that?" Shen Zhao asked confused.
Shen Yu held the water and felt her hands were warm. She said: "Because of the drought suffered by Xijue this year, they are counting on entering the pass to snatch rations for this winter. Otherwise, they will have to slaughter cattle, sheep and war horses to survive this winter. Too much It’s really hurt.”
Shen Zhao smiled bitterly, "How could they know that even the front line was running out of food? How could there be food for them to grab?"
"But..." Shen Zhao changed the subject, "We detected a group of Western Jue soldiers retreating the day before yesterday. There were about twenty to thirty thousand people, led by Boda."
Shen Yu searched for the only memory of that battle in her mind.
Boda did not retreat at all, because according to records, he was still there during the massacre of the city, so he must be hiding somewhere and preparing to attack.
"Where's the map?" she asked suddenly.
Shen Zhao put down his cup, took out a map, spread it out, pointed at it and said: "Xi Jue is camping here now, Boda will retreat from here."
Shen Yu tapped the map between her fingers, "I'm afraid Boda didn't leave at all."
The evening drum in the camp was beating for the first time. Shen Zhao listened carefully and suddenly said: "We were originally scheduled to set off at Xu time."
Shen Yu said: "I have a plan, but it is a dangerous move and I am not completely sure."
Shen Zhao: "You say."
The second round of dusk drums sounded, and Shen Zhao came out of the main tent, taking 10,000 Qingqi with him and setting off under the cover of night.
Instead of going to the Xijuenan camp as originally planned, we headed north and bypassed the Shima River, which split through the Black Que Mountain.
"As expected, they camped here." Shen Zhao said solemnly.
The Xijue people stretched their battle line very long. By bypassing Heique Mountain, they could reach the north of Yanliang Pass. It seemed that Boda wanted to lead 20,000 soldiers to raid the flanks and rear of Yanliang Pass.
It seems that they are preparing to attack from the front and back, so that they can attack the rear while the front line is fiercely fighting.
It was not yet dawn, when the soldiers were most sleepy, and the camp was very quiet.
The sentry was wrapped in cotton clothes and dozing on the watchtower. Occasionally, he opened his eyes and glanced around. When there was no movement, he squinted his eyes again.
The night wind howled like wolves, covering up all the sounds of friction on the dry grass.
Shen Yu was lying on the ground, her whole body close to the ground, and next to her lay Kong Qing, who was also integrated with the night.
Kong Qing is Shen Zhao's deputy general. Before entering the camp, Shen Zhao repeatedly confessed that he would be alive as long as Shen Yu was alive.
Shen Zhao's 10,000-strong army stopped five miles away. He was pressing the formation from behind. Shen Yu only used 200 elite soldiers to sneak into the camp of 10,000 people. Even if she could defeat a hundred, once she was discovered, there would be no return. But Shen Zhao Unable to stop her, she followed him all the way here like a dog-skin plaster.
The two looked at each other, and Kong Qing made a gesture behind him.
The soldier on night watch was sheltering from the wind in the lee of the tent. Without noticing anything, someone covered his mouth and wiped his neck with a knife. He didn't even notice any pain. He only felt a chill on his neck and he passed away.
The same pattern was repeated everywhere, and the soldier who peed fell into his own urine without lifting his pants.
Shen Yu breathed heavily and her hands were stained red with blood. She wiped them on her trouser legs and asked in a low voice, "Which direction is the food and grass?"
Kong Qing made a gesture and pointed to the way he came, "You go and wait for me outside the camp. When the signal comes on in half a quarter of an hour, you will wait for the general's men to arrive."
Shen Yu didn't answer, but ducked away and went to the grain storehouse again. Kong Qing was helpless. Shen Zhao couldn't control her, let alone him. He had no choice but to follow her.
When she touched a place, Shen Yu raised her hand to signal to stop and hid behind the tent.
Kong Qing didn't know why, so he lay down and waited for her.
Shen Yu listened carefully for a while and suddenly whispered: "There's something wrong here, it's too quiet."
After her reminder, Kong Qing also noticed it. There should have been thunderous snoring in the camp, but now there was only the sound of wind.
The Xijuebei camp is empty!
Where did those 20,000 soldiers go?
Shen Yu quickly analyzed the situation and found that Boda's 20,000 soldiers had only two ways to go.
First, they raided the north gate of Yanliang Pass at night.
Second, return to defend the southern camp of Xijue and concentrate troops to attack the main entrance.
The more Shen Yu thought about it, the more frightened she became, because no matter one of these two possibilities, there must be a prerequisite, that is, the Xijue people know about tonight's raid.
If Shen Zhao led troops to attack the south camp, he would definitely fall into a trap and never return. Moreover, the Xijue people could also take the opportunity to attack the north gate of Yanliang Pass and attack from both front and rear.
It all depends on whether Shen Zhongan chooses to save his son or return to Fangyanliang Pass. No matter what choice he makes, he will be very passive and will suffer a serious loss of vitality.
Kong Qing also figured it out in an instant, and uttered a few words heavily, "We have something detailed in the camp."
Shen Yu nodded, "The position is not low."
While talking, Shen Yu was already walking in the opposite direction.
Kong Qing grabbed her and asked, "What are you doing?"
"Find out where they are going so you can make the next plan. You wait here."
This young lady doesn't play by the rules, and Kong Qing has been troubled by her.
Shen Yu groped all the way out of the tent, and half a quarter of an hour later, she groped back along the same path.
It was very cold at the end of October, but there was already a thin layer of sweat on Shen Yu's head.
She spoke quickly, "The horse manure on the horse path going north is all fresh. They are probably going around and trying to attack from the front and back. I'll stay here and leave twenty people for me. You can take the rest to kill them." The bridleway on the way back made it impossible for them to return to defense.”
Just as he was talking, a sharp whistle suddenly came from the wind, followed by two short bird calls.
