"Have a rest for one night, and if it still doesn't work, send it back." Qin Huaidao warned. He looked around and combined with the experience of later generations, he felt that the altitude of his location was about three thousand meters, and the mountain was at least five thousand meters. He added: "It's not suitable for normal.

, If you can survive tonight, there won’t be much of a problem tomorrow.”

"Really?" Duan Zan's eyes were full of doubts, but he didn't ask any more questions.

"Believe me, pass on the order and let everyone relax. The more nervous you are, the faster you breathe, and the more air you need, the easier it is to have an accident. The more relaxed you are, the better. As long as everyone follows the instructions, nothing will happen." Qin Huaidao warned.

Duan Zan didn't understand the principle, but he knew that Qin Huaidao would never talk nonsense, so he immediately went to deliver the order.

"Have any of our people experienced any reactions such as difficulty breathing?" Qin Huaidao looked at Xue Rengui.

Xue Rengui ran to inquire, and came back soon and said: "A few are dizzy, let them try to relax."

Qin Huaidao nodded. High reflexes vary from person to person. There is no way to force this kind of thing. This night is very important. If you get through it, there will be nothing to do later. If you can't get through it, you will have no choice but to return.

The army gradually became quiet, and even the war horses began to rest.

The cold moonlight fell down and fell on the resolute faces of the soldiers. It was quiet and peaceful. Various insects chirped in the distance, one after another, endlessly.

A gust of cool wind blew up, picking up the withered grass, fluttering and falling in the canyon. Qin Huaidao picked up a piece of withered grass and looked up at the sky. There were many stars and a bright moon in the sky. It didn't look like it was going to rain, so he waited a moment.

Two hours later, Duan Zan hurried over and said happily: "Sir, after brothers relaxed their breathing according to your method, their condition has improved a lot. They no longer have headaches, but there is still a little bit of dizziness."

"The dizziness is just a mild high reaction. As soon as you wake up, your body will adapt. It's not a big problem. The terrain behind the road is higher. Let's walk slower. Let's wait for two days and then wait for the army to fully adapt before marching. What do you think?

"

"It's all up to you, sir. Thank you for your sympathy." Duan Zan said gratefully.

"We are all brothers who fight together. There is no need to be so polite. Once you get to know me, you will know my character. I don't care about trivial matters. As long as I stick to my principles, I will be easy to talk to." Qin Huaidao said politely.

"My father mentioned in his letter, Sir, I am not afraid of death, nor are the soldiers. There is a question I have always wanted to ask, but it is difficult to ask. Having said that, I would like to ask you boldly, what are our chances of winning this battle?"

Duan Zan's face became serious as he said this. Ten thousand soldiers are going out to fight. How can we not be worried?

Qin Huaidao did not answer immediately. As a soldier, how could he not know what everyone was thinking? No one was afraid of death if they dared to follow him. Those who were afraid of death had made excuses to stay during the selection process, but no one wanted to die in vain.

"Gah——"

A mountain eagle flew overhead, adding a bit of vitality to this wild and desolate wilderness.

Qin Huaidao pointed to the passing mountain eagle and said: "The eagle is the overlord of the sky and has no natural enemies. Do you know why?"

"Because the more ferocious wolves, tigers and leopards cannot fly."

"Yes, what if we were a group of eagles attacking from the sky?"

"How is this possible? How can a person fly into the sky?" Duan Zan questioned, not knowing Qin Huaidao's battle plan.

When the time came, Qin Huaidao didn't want to reveal it, but Duan Zan had to calm down and continued: "When we attacked Goguryeo, someone asked the same question. At that time, I said 60% to 70%, but no one believed it. Now I tell you, the army

Our goal is not to destroy the country, but to force it to surrender. This goal is not difficult, and I am 70 to 80 percent sure of it."

"So high?" Duan Zan still didn't believe it. Ten thousand people forced a powerful kingdom to surrender. It wasn't that he didn't believe it, but that he couldn't believe it. It was impossible to do it.

Qin Huaidao smiled, showing a strong sense of confidence: "Look, you don't believe it. They didn't believe they could capture Goguryeo back then. Let's do this. I'll give you a guarantee. If you can't do it, withdraw immediately. And, if you can't do it, you can't do it.

You decide, I won’t force it, okay?”

"this……"

Duan Zan was a little tempted. He got the initiative. At least he could withdraw when the battle situation was unfavorable without having to fight to the death. But after thinking about it, this was enough to prove Qin Huaidao's confidence and assurance. With a thought in his heart, he asked: "My lord, I am not the last general to question it. Really?"

This matter is too big and has never happened before. The general has little talent and little knowledge, and has no chance of winning. Since the Lord said it can be done, the general will risk his life. However, the morale of the army..."

"You don't have to risk your life. Believe me. As for the soldiers, you can tell everyone that if the battle goes unfavorably, I will lead the hundred or so people around me to the rear to cover everyone's retreat. I will never break my promise. Otherwise, brothers can shoot cold arrows, even

Just hack me to death, but if anyone dares to disobey, don't blame me for my ruthless military law."

"Please rest assured, Sir, I run the army strictly and ensure that no one dares to disobey orders." Duan Zan said solemnly, chatted for a few words, and left in a hurry.

Xue Rengui watched the other party move away from a distance and whispered: "Young Master, this general?"

"Did you see it?" Qin Huaidao asked, and saw Xue Rengui nodded and smiled. He was indeed a military god. He was born for the battlefield. He found the feeling as soon as he came. He explained in a low voice: "It is normal for General Duan to be worried. It would be strange not to be worried.

, and he came to inquire on behalf of the soldiers, and the soldiers were not at ease."

"No wonder the young master made a promise. The morale of the army will be stable. If there is another big victory, the morale will be higher and there will be no fear." Xue Rengui said with a low smile.

"That's right. After this experience, I may have the opportunity to get you a military position. How about joining the army in the future?"

Xue Rengui hurriedly said: "If you don't go, I will follow the young master for the rest of my life. I will earn money and fight wars. I don't have to worry about it, let alone the intrigues of the court. I will live a simple and comfortable life."

"Can't you be the commander-in-chief of the three armies and leave a name in history?" Qin Huaidao asked, feeling that Xue Rengui was misled. Isn't there a military god missing in history?

"I take it for granted, but it doesn't make sense. During the period of following the young master, I have seen through it and realized some truths. I am not suitable for fighting in the court. If there is no one in the court, I will be used as a sword for the rest of my life.

, even if you become a marshal, it may seem like a good thing, but what will happen in the end? Luo Tong is far away, and Wei Guogong is close by. One has been frustrated all his life, and the other has been tired all his life, how can he feel free to follow the young master? "

"You can see clearly, go to sleep." Qin Huaidao gave a wry smile and ended the conversation, but he made up his mind that he had to fight for Xue Rengui if he had a chance. The military god could not be lost.

Early the next morning, the army continued westward.

It was not until noon that the leading scouts received news that a small grassland appeared ahead, as well as a lake, dozens of tents, and a large number of cattle and sheep.

Qin Huaidao stepped forward to check. The tent was white, smoke was curling up from the kitchen, shepherd dogs were barking, children were playing, and a group of cattle and sheep were grazing freely in the distance. It was such a peaceful scene, a paradise in the world. I couldn't bear to kill him and screamed.

Duan Zan came and warned: "Assign a hundred people to disguise themselves as bandits, kill the guards, and loot a group of horses and sheep to use as military rations, especially the horses. Our war horses are not suitable for high mountains and can only be reduced to pack horses. We have to rob them."

use."

The horses and sheep grazing were far away from the tents, and only a few people were guarding them. The women and children couldn't bear it, but the army also had to eat, and Ci could not control the troops.

Duan Zan nodded and said with some worry: "If I don't kill them all, will their whereabouts be exposed?"

"Definitely, but it doesn't matter. If a hundred people are sent out, they will only think that they are disguised by some tribe that cannot survive, or they are directly suspected of being robbers. It is not a big problem. After receiving reinforcements, the army will bypass the grassland in front and continue on its way along the mountain road.

Yes, go ahead and do it cleanly." Qin Huaidao warned.

Duan Zan was a pure soldier and did not have the heart of the Holy Mother. He immediately selected a hundred elites, took off his armor, walked around with weapons, lurked close, and suddenly launched an attack. After shooting several herdsmen, the team was divided into two.

, one part drove a herd of cattle and a herd of horses towards the mountains, while the other part stayed behind.

The Tang army had never entered the hinterland of Tubo. The herders lived leisurely and unsuspectingly, and were no match for the well-trained Tang army. The herdsmen living by the lake came to help after hearing the news. After several people were shot dead, they did not dare to continue the pursuit.

After beating the horse and fleeing back, the soldiers did not pursue him. They stepped forward and picked up the arrows, leaving no trace behind, and quickly retreated.

The large forces gathered together and continued westward with the captured horses and sheep.

Upon hearing this, Qin Huaidao robbed more than two hundred sheep and dozens of horses. There were a few horses, but the sheep were enough for everyone to eat for a few days. He waited a moment and told Duan Zan who came to report: "Leave one team behind."

Monitor and shoot those who try to report the news. If they do not move, do not kill indiscriminately. It is more beneficial to our army to delay for a day. After dark, follow the traces and return to the team."

Duan Zan heard that it made sense and hurried to make arrangements.
Chapter completed!