Chapter 529 A Journey of Ten Thousand Miles (12)

On the 19th day of the twelfth lunar month, the Shenxian Cave Stone City was fully staffed, but the light snow continued.

But it doesn't matter, because the mountain is always covered with snow above the snow line, but the road to Tianchi is smooth - Dangmowei repaired and maintained the road many times, and even removed snow and cleaned it. I don't know if it was for this purpose.

This day——"-But this does not mean that the road is easy. In fact, even a healthy Zhengmai or Qijing practitioner will take two days to reach Tianchi from the Immortal Cave.

Considering the complexity of the composition of the Dianlong force, it may actually take more time.

In addition, although rumors have been flying all over the Northland for a long time, when the Tabaiqi and some military masters who were in the winter camp in the Northland were gathered and announced that they were going to the mountain, it still caused turmoil in the hearts of the people.

———. It would be strange if it is not turbulent!

This is a real dragon!

Only the Gang started out with weapons, and Tabaiqi has his own military qualities. In addition, there are more than 20 senior leaders in the team, including Xu Shiren, Wang Shuyong, and Mang Jingang. Zhang Xing also personally leads the team, and there is also a big boss.

Grandmaster, the super combat power of the five grandmasters accompanying him, including the special nature of the gathering point, and the superposition of various factors have just suppressed people's hearts from the outside.

At this time, the crossbow carts had been transported - it was not done by the Dianlong Gang or the Demon Guards. Yin Tianqi personally arranged for the locals to take charge. Team after team of hunters and gatherers,

The Tianchi memorial service man and the delivery man dismantled the fifteen crossbow carts within a few days and transported them in batches to a mountain col below Tianchi, and assembled them for use.

Now that everything was ready, Long Jun no longer hesitated and took action immediately.

The team was divided into three groups. The first group set off before dawn. It was still the same as the previous few days. Multiple batches pretended to be ordinary people going up the mountain. Their task was to arrive at the col in advance, assemble and inspect the crossbow vehicles. The team was led by

Jia Yue, Zhang Gongshen, Feng Duanzhi.

The second group was actually a left-behind team, led by Xu Shiying, Ma Wei, and Huang Ping as deputy. They led more than a hundred cavalry to stay in Shenxian Cave with the main force of the Dangmo Guards, responsible for the response.

The last group is Dianlong's core team, the Tabai Cavalry with more than 800 employees led by Zhang Xing himself.

Alongside the white knight, there was a great master, Sun Siyuan; five masters, namely Bai Yousi, Xiong Bonan, Niu He, Wei Wenda, and Liu Wenzhou; the Thirteen Vajras who arrived in batches; plus temporary

Many gang leaders recruited from the Northland winter camp troops,

Including Wang Shuyong, Xu Shiren, Qin Bao, Yu Chirong, Li Zida, Liu Hei, Wang Fubei, Cheng Mingqi, Wang Xiongdan, Guo Jingke, Xu Kaidao, Ma Pinger, Han Erlang, Dou Xiaoniang, Xu Jingzu and others.

Most of these people are masters of Condensation Pill or above, and they decide their weapons and equipment on their own. However, they are all riding in vain. Because the mountain road is difficult, they all abandoned their horses.

Change to walking, and then wear leather armor, white hat, Liuhe boots and straw sandals, wear a straight knife, war hammer, and hold a spear---this is not a burden for Qijing practitioners.

And at noon, after Liu Wenzhou opened a bottle of true dragon essence and blood and stimulated it with zhenqi, the team did not hesitate for a moment and immediately braved the snow to go up the mountain. The trip went smoothly and they reached the snow line before dark——"

-It was at this time that the team fell into discussion and pause for the first time.

The difference is simple. The Demon Guards had previously arranged multiple camps along the way, but now, Xu Shiren, who was leading the team, believed that they should camp on the spot below the snow line. In this way, they could get enough rest tonight and have enough energy for tomorrow;

Correspondingly, Wang Shuyong of the Chinese Army believed that it was still early and even if it was lightly snowing, he could continue to march for a considerable distance. By then, it would be possible to ensure that the distance was within two days to facilitate the battle on the third day. The so-called delay will change.

In response to this, Zhang Xing chose the second option after a brief inquiry, and the entire army continued to move forward.

In this way, after a full hour after dark, the team successfully arrived at a forest where tents had been set up in advance, and rested on the spot. No one was left behind during the whole process. In fact, this was also the reason why Zhang Xing chose the second option.

Under the cover of the blood mist dispersed by the true dragon essence and blood, Grandmaster Ushikawa easily used the rope formed by his immortal energy, making the team merge into one and move forward calmly. Even if it is snowing, dark, and mountainous, there is no need to worry about personnel.

Falling behind and getting lost.

When they arrived at the camp, the snowflakes became more intense. After the team was simply divided into groups according to the tents, they began to enjoy the supplies stored here - not very strong drinks, bacon pressed in oil cans, and flour cakes coated with honey. There were even special

A tool used to apply solidified oil on the face, hands and feet, repair leather armor, and prepare weapons.

Of course, a thick tent covered with fur is also a material, and it may be the most valuable material on this snowy night.

To be fair, this level of logistical supplies, except for the lack of campfires, has reached an extreme level. If it were placed on a normal march, even if they had to face more with less tomorrow, the team would still be laughing - but this time, there were almost no people in the camp.

No matter how cheerful the atmosphere is, if they have to talk, they will deliberately lower their voices, and everyone will be careful in every move they make.

The reason is self-evident. Since we have gone up the mountain and crossed the snow line, according to legend, everyone is naturally afraid of alarming the Lord Tunfeng of Tianchi, so that when they sleep, they are blown down by a breath of ice energy, and they are still a popsicle when they die.

And this association will further deepen everyone's anxiety about this war.

Of course Zhang Xing was aware of the tension in the atmosphere, but he couldn't do anything deliberately, otherwise it would be self-defeating.

So, there was no meeting.

They just asked the more than 20 leaders who were accompanying them to spread out, strictly implement military orders, and not move around unless necessary to ensure the morale of the troops in the camp.

However, while Chief Zhang was sitting in front of the tent slowly sipping meat marinated in oil, a person violated Zhang Xing's previous military order and walked through most of the camp, carrying a wine bag and came to sit down. He was the core member of the gang.

He is also almost one of Zhang Xing’s most trusted people in this team—Purple Faced King Xiong Bonan.

After he put up the banner of "Practice for Heaven" that he carried with him, he came directly over.

"What's wrong with the King?" Zhang Xing could tell at a glance that the other party had something to say, because it was difficult for Xiong Bonan to hide his expression.

"There's something." Xiong Bonan sat down, held up the bag and took a sip of wine, and then said seriously. "It's hard to say anything, Shanxia.

There’s no need to ask after we’ve passed Tianchi. It’s time to ask the chief now.”

"King of Heaven, please speak." Zhang Xing also became solemn.

In addition, the only four people in front of the tent where Zhang Xing lived were Bai Yousi, Wang Xiongdan, Ma Ping'er, and Xu Jingzu, who had already come to see the assistant manager. Since the tents were densely packed, the two of them did not deliberately isolate them with their true energy.

, so there are dozens of people around, plus a few grand masters and grand masters, I am afraid they can all hear it clearly.

Back in front of him, although Xiong Bonan behaved openly, he was still a little hesitant when he opened his mouth, and the questions he asked seemed to be improvised: "Chief, I see Wang Xiongdan, Ma Ping'er, Han Erlang, and Dou Xiaoniang are all here.

Shan, may I ask why Su Jingfang didn’t come up?”

As he said that, Xiong Bonan put down his hand pointing at the two young leaders in front of him and continued to look at Zhang Xing with his eyebrows: "Aren't they all new talents in the gang? That day, the chief gave the Six Swords, identifying the six young talents in the gang.

, except for Jia Runshi, who had never come to Beidi before, the other five people are here, but what regulations were used to select these four people to go up the mountain?"

"The King of Heaven is right." Zhang Xing, who already knew what the other party wanted to ask, smiled and chose to be honest. "Su Jingfang didn't come because he was Li Longtou's right-hand man, so there was no need to take risks - and not just

Su Jingfang alone did not involve Li Longtou and his old troops, including the heroes of the North who were assigned to him, from the beginning to the end."

"Sure enough." Xiong Bonan slightly chinned his head and raised his eyebrows. "I dare to ask the chief, if Li Longtou and his subordinates did not participate in this battle, it can't be because of the Huyun Junyan he acquired in his early years, right? I'm listening at Tingtao Pavilion.

People told this ridiculous rumor that someone died when encountering a mountain. So they didn’t dare to go up the mountain?"

"You don't die when you meet the mountains, you thrive when you meet the mountains. To sum up, it's like 'you fall when you meet the dragons, you lose when you meet the pigs, you get rich when you meet the guests, you thrive when you meet the mountains.

"Stop when it meets the tide." Zhang Xing was stunned for a moment, and then explained. "And these words of wisdom are all reasonable no matter how you explain them - just like this time,

It's both a combination of falling when you meet a dragon and a rise of meeting a mountain. It doesn't matter how you say it."

"In that case, why not let Li Longtou and his subordinates come over? I have calculated that he has at least eighteen condensed pills. Even if the newcomers from the north are not trustworthy, there are still eight condensed pills available." Xiong

Bonan continued to ask, "Especially the leaders Su Jingfang and Fan Lihua,

But since I personally faced a real dragon at Luolongtan that day, it is naturally more effective."

Zhang Xing paused for a moment, but instead of hesitating whether to answer, he noticed that a few breaths of his own breath were scattered among the snowflakes, and he was inexplicably distracted.

After a while, Chief Zhang came back to his senses and asked a question that seemed unrelated to the previous topic: "King of Heaven, do you know why I appointed Xu Dalang as my successor in Yecheng before, and why I asked him to be my successor at the foot of the mountain today?"

"I do have some doubts." Xiong Bonan became slightly more energetic after hearing this. "At first, I thought it was because Dalang was the youngest, but then I thought, if this trip to Tianchi is used as a distinction, except Wei Gong, no one else

Extremely old, right? It’s only been seven years since we started the uprising.

Some people are in their prime, so why do they have to be a big man? Moreover, after much thought, I feel that if it is really about how to inherit you, shouldn't you let Mr. Chen do it? He is your confidant, and

He has also been in charge of general affairs, which is a matter of course."

"Actually, the root of many things lies here, it's a human problem." Zhang Xing smiled and said something shocking. "King of Heaven, let me put it bluntly, if you really want to say that these core members of the gang are all talented people, but

There is a difference between talent and talents. For example, in terms of succession to a big position in a gang, to put it simply, you can't do it with Wei; you can't do it with Xu; you can't do it with Dou; you can't do it with Chen."

Xiong Bonan was stunned for a moment and asked seriously: "Why?"

"Because being a chief requires the same skills as anything else. It requires strength like a blacksmith, and a businessman can do it—

Specifically speaking, this ability can be roughly divided into two levels." Zhang Xing explained. "The first level is the most basic, which is to have your own interpersonal foundation and be able to unite other people."

"That's true." Xiong Bonan suddenly realized. "The people in Henan are Xu Dalang and Shan Dalang, but from the whole gang, Shan Dalang is not as good as Xu Dalang in recruiting people; here in Hebei, Dou Longtou and Manager Chen

, Mr. Chen’s temperament is a bit bad—but Mr. Wei and I? Aren’t we both without roots?”

"You are a master, that's the foundation." Zhang Xing said with a smile. "And you are Xu Dalang's brother-in-law, a hero who has been famous in Heshuo for decades. You are much better than Duke Wei."

Xiong Bonan did not refute this time, but continued to ask: "What about the second level of ability, is it resourcefulness?"

"No, or it's not just that." Zhang Xing still smiled. "This second level is not so much a certain ability, but rather a temperament.

As for pure thoughts - if I have to say it, it is that I have my own thoughts, and I can follow this thought regardless of everything, and do everything possible to do it - it is like Liu Wenzhou and Liu Gong are single-minded.

That's how it works. If you don't think about it like this, even if you have some talent and some foundation, you won't be able to lead everyone to achieve success even if you are the chief."

Zhang Xing gave an unexpected example. Several people around him, including Xiong Bonan, were somewhat stunned. As for Liu Wenzhou in the distance, he didn't know if it was an illusion, but he seemed to chuckle in triumph.

Xiong Bonan pondered for a moment, thoughtfully: "If that's the case, how many core members of the gang are there who can both win people and have such thoughts? The eldest son of the Xu family is one of them?"

"Of course Xu Dalang counts as one." Zhang Xing nodded. "I firmly believe in his principle of hunting down petty thieves. In other words, he can clearly see his own position and understand himself and others better than anyone else.

With our help inside and outside, and the relationship with the world, we will know what to do at what time."

"I see... Then besides Xu Dalang, who else is in the gang?"

"She." Zhang Xing pointed to the person beside him who was slowly sipping wine.

"Of course Manager Bai has his thoughts in mind——" Xiong Bonan sighed. "Does Dou Longtou count?"
To be continued...