Chapter 269 Ziwu Valley and Zhashui Cave
"Everyone, please work harder, we will be there in a few days!"
In September of the 14th year of Jian'an, autumn has completely entered the 14th year of Jian'an, and the weather has also passed the hottest stage.
And Zhang Fei and others, who had caused great harm in Hanzhong, also followed the last autumn tiger and entered the second half of the Ziwu Valley.
Today's Zhang Fei and others have no resemblance to the high-spirited people they once were.
The brave man back then now even has some eye sockets. Although his body shape has nothing to do with weight loss, even so, the brave man has no energy at all.
From the moment they entered Ziwu Valley, they seemed to have entered some terrible place.
First, the continuous rain directly turned the soldiers into drowned rats. If it weren't for Zhang Zhongjing practicing medicine in Jingzhou in his early years and Liu Bei also having many medicinal materials in the army's standing supplies.
This continuous rain can completely collapse them.
But the exposure and high temperature after the rain once again made them feel powerless, and even many battle-hardened soldiers had the idea of giving up.
And these things also directly made the journey that should have been completed in one month take nearly two months...
We haven’t reached the end yet!
If Fa Zheng, an "experienced" guy, hadn't told them where the grass roots and bark could be stewed and eaten, they might have starved to death before they even found the enemy.
"Xiao Nao...Sir!" Samoko, who had taken off all the armor and stomach on his body, wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, opened his chapped lips and went directly to Fazheng, "Sir, didn't you say that it can be done in one month?"
Are you there yet?"
"Well... this is to boost morale. If it's more than two months, wouldn't you be even less confident about it?"
As soon as these words came out, Shamoke wanted to kill someone, and Deng Fang on the side couldn't help but pulled Shamoke and sighed.
"Sir just told me to wait now, doesn't that mean he wants me to wait..."
"Hahaha..." Fazheng, who now has the highest morale among the troops, couldn't help laughing. "Don't worry, I will have some repairs later."
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"Now the repairs...I'm afraid it can no longer restore the morale of the soldiers..."
"What if it's a miracle?"
"What?"
"Let's see, don't let your jaw drop in shock later."
Under Fazheng's words, Deng Fang and others were also shocked for a while but were unable to refute.
Having come this far, they wouldn't give up just like that.
This idea of muddling along was until Fa Zheng led them into another fork in the road about a hundred miles away from Chang'an.
Then they saw a place called "Zhashui Cave"....
When the exhausted soldiers entered a strange world, no one knew what they felt in their hearts.
This is someone kneeling on the ground devoutly, as if praying for God's mercy to bring good luck to him and his family....
"When I first discovered this place, I was really surprised by the miraculous workmanship here, but don't wander around, there are many dangerous places here.
The forked road next to you is a place where strange beasts roam, and the other forked road... seems to be able to charm the mind and make people lose their direction..."
After Fazheng finished speaking, he saw Deng Fang running over with a look of horror.
"Shamoko entered the fork in the road and couldn't find it..."
"....That's all, I'm going to look for him, so you guys can rest here.
That water is living water. You can eat it after boiling it. Those fruits and wild beasts... they are fake, don’t pick them!"
"But this is indeed a place where all kinds of beasts gather. You should be careful to find something to eat, and stay away from the ones you don't recognize...especially those sky bats.
That thing will kill people."
After saying this, Fazheng picked up a flag and walked inside. Without this thing as a guide to the entrance, he would definitely not be able to get out...
Zhashui Cave may be called this because Fazheng and others stumbled into this place while searching for food during their escape.
The real-looking stone beasts and precious fruits are like glass, and their appearance is also lifelike. This water source can be used, and even the milky white stuff can even relieve pain by drinking it.
This thing was one of the biggest reasons why he dared to take this group of already demoralized soldiers on a long journey for two months.
This is the miracle that Fa Zheng talks about...Who would have thought that there would be such a scene in the mountains?
During the two or three days of practicing in the Zhashui Cave, every day when I opened my eyes, I saw this bizarre world. Even if the generals already understood it, they would still feel that it was both real and illusory.
And this is indeed the favorite watering place for all animals in the Qinling Mountains. It is also densely covered with mountains and forests, which can be said to be another world.
Although Guanzhong has been hit by disasters in recent years, the Qinling Mountains have still supported at least tens of thousands of distressed people.
Although these thousands of people have a hard time, they are not unable to endure it.
After the morale of the army stabilized, Fazheng once again led his troops out of here, but this time he only brought Zhang Fei.
"We will lose this battle first and then win. Although the morale and strength of our soldiers have recovered somewhat, their armor is still in tatters.
After the general sends out troops, he will definitely encounter enemy generals to block him.
First fight them to the death, then pretend to be defeated and retreat immediately, luring them all the way into the cave where we are.
Several other generals will ambush you at the entrance."
Fazheng's calculation is very simple. Since this strategy is very dangerous, he must let the other party see the danger.
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In this way, Cao Jun would not have thought that they had recovered, and that after Zhang Fei's defeat, the other party would not hesitate to pursue him.
The plan is very easy. Although Zhang Fei is reckless, he is no longer the uncontrollable character he used to be.
After a "tragic" fight, Zhang Fei retreated directly with a group of soldiers and horses with tattered armor and discarded flags.
The general stationed at the exit of Ziwu Valley saw that the great achievement was in front of him, and understood that Ziwu Valley was so dangerous that he would not give up. After a chase, he was ambushed by Feng Xi and others.
Cao Jun was shocked by the bizarre sights after entering the Zhashui Cave, but the temptation of having great achievements right in front of them made them have no time to watch.
But as the army deepened, these people slowly discovered the problem...
There is a place in the Zhashui Cave called the Ecstasy Array. The entrance is not big, but it is full of all kinds of similar caves.
It is so accessible that people even forget where they came in...
Once he enters the realm of ordinary people, it is difficult for him to get out. At first, Samoko got lost directly in it. It was only after Fa Zheng spent a lot of effort to rescue him.
At this time, this group of Cao soldiers got lost immediately after entering, and luckily they entered the last place they should not have entered... Tianbat Cave.
"Skybats... I hope they can still have some sense when they come out.
Crossbowmen, prepare!"
Chapter completed!