Chapter 331 Crossing the River, 1 Going to Ming

Chapter 331 Crossing the River, 1 Going to Ming

Chapter 331 Crossing the River and Going to Ming

The orange-red sun slowly disappeared from the sky, taking away large patches of fiery red clouds.

The warmth of the day disappeared, replaced by a slight chill.

In the military tent, Lu Yunyi sat behind the desk.

His hair was a little messy, his face was a little greasy, and even his clear eyes were bloodshot.
It is very different from his handsome appearance during the day.

The daytime passes,

He reviewed the military newspapers and documents one by one.

The half table of documents that were originally piled up like a mountain has now been reduced by nearly 30%.

But it still looks huge in the dim military tent.

When Lu Yunyi was feeling upset, the world in front of him suddenly lit up.

He let out a light exclamation and looked up.

It turned out that it was the candle in General Feng Yunfang's tent that was lit.
Lu Yunyi finally came to his senses. The tension in his mind gradually relaxed, and the fatigue in his body surged up.

“It’s getting dark so soon”

At this time, Feng Yunfang took the food box placed aside and said softly:

"Sir, let's eat first."

"Where did it come from?" Lu Yunyi looked surprised.

Feng Yunfang began to take out the dishes and food. The aroma of food and meat filled the air.
"My lady sent it to me, and she told me to have you eat it as soon as possible after dark, otherwise it will not taste good."

Lu Yunyi blinked in confusion.
After looking at the document in his hand, he made a decision without thinking.
He threw the document away, stood up and sat down at the desk.

As he walked, he said, "I'm sure I'll be sleepless tonight, so it's better to eat early."

Feng Yunfang had already arranged the three dishes and one soup neatly.

“My lady has ordered that we will go to war tomorrow, so you should rest early.

If you don't rest, let me tell her."

Roast duck breast with sauce, braised lion's head, stir-fried bean sprouts with emerald shrimp, and a tripe and lung soup.

Lu Yunyi looked at the food on the table, nodded with satisfaction, and his index finger whetted.

He sat down, poked his chopsticks, and said with a smile:

"Will you tell her?"

"Of course not."

Feng Yufang chuckled and took the teacup and teapot from the table on the side.
He poured another cup of tea and pushed it over, saying respectfully:
"My Lord, you can eat it now. We have already tried it."

Only at this time did Lu Yunyi nod and start picking up his chopsticks.

Feng Yunfang left the table, pulled down the curtain of the tent, and then walked closer and whispered:
"Sir, this morning Duke Cao took away Liu Changshi who had been detained."

"It was taken?"

Feng Yunfang nodded vigorously:
"According to the report from the brothers on guard, Duke Cao took Liu Changshi away after meeting someone."

While chewing the lion's head, Lu Yunyi looked thoughtful:

"Did you follow him?"

"Reporting to the Lord, Lord Liu has sent someone to follow him, and he just came back in the evening."

As he spoke, Feng Yunfang took out a piece of paper from his pocket, unfolded it, and spread it flat on the table:

"Liu Changshi went here."

[Pawnshop No. 18 Dingxi Street]
Lu Yunyi looked sideways while holding the bowl, nodded, and noted the location.

This should be one of the strongholds of the Jinyiwei in Kunming City, and its level should be not low.

"Got it. Don't make it public. Just pretend it didn't happen."

"Yes." Feng Yunfang nodded heavily.

Lu Yunyi's eating speed also increased.
In less than a quarter of an hour, he had finished the three dishes, one soup, and two large bowls of rice.

Eat until 70% full.

Lu Yunyi touched his stomach gently and found that he was seven-tenths full.

Soon he felt a bit of fat, and couldn't help but shook his head, sighing:
"For the past half month, I have only been doing simple exercises, and my belly has grown bigger. Can you tell if I have gained weight?"

Feng Yunfang tilted his head to look at him, even took a few steps back, and finally shook his head:
"My lord, there is no change, but you look a little haggard."

As soon as these words came out, Lu Yunyi's face darkened.
I stretched out my hand and squeezed it tightly. The muscles and bones still made a sound.
But the strength didn't seem to be as abundant as before, and he let out a sigh instead.

"Beauty can be deceiving. I'm going to the battle tomorrow, and I can finally take a break."

Feng Yunfang stood there in a daze, not daring to speak.
But even if he didn't say anything, Lu Yunyi would still look at him.
Looking him up and down, Feng Yunfang was about the same age as him, nearly twenty.

But there is no trace of childishness on his face, instead he has the sophistication of an adult.

In addition, he has a very square appearance, so he can be said to be twenty-five or twenty-six years old.

"When are you planning to get married? Do you have someone you like?"

Feng Yunfang, who was originally very open and confident, suddenly became shy and a little coy:
"I received a letter from home a few days ago, saying that I have been introduced to a marriage.
She is chubby and pretty, and she is the daughter of Aunt Wang, the shoe seller in the south of the city."

As if talking about something happy, Feng Yunfang couldn't help but raise his hand and scratch his head.
It was not until this moment that he showed some of the shyness that a young man should have.

After listening to this, Lu Yunyi thought about it, and soon an image of a little girl with a runny nose appeared in his mind. He nodded slightly:
"I know who it is. She has been to the school before."

Feng Yunfang looked excited and nodded repeatedly!

"Uncle Feng keeps talking about carrying on the family line all day long.

Now that you have made a name for yourself, you should hurry up and get married after the war is over!
The army will give you a big gift when the time comes, and I guarantee that your young lady will be satisfied."

Feng Yunfang couldn't suppress his smile, he kept giggling and nodding:
"Thank you, sir."

"Brothers in the army who are going back to get married, please help me find out more.
Write down the names, and I will congratulate them one by one when the time comes."

"Thank you, sir. If you could go, they would be so happy."

"Hahaha." Lu Yunyi smiled and waved his hand:

"Okay, I'm going to deal with military affairs. Remind me to patrol the camp at night."

"Yes!"

Jingdong, by the Lidu River,
In the deep night, Silunfa, the ruler of Luchuan, stood alone by the river.
Swallowed by darkness all around,
Only his solid and strong body showed a hint of outline in the darkness.
And those eyes, sharp as an eagle, flashed an unyielding light in the darkness.

The moonlight occasionally penetrated the thick clouds, sprinkling on his armor in patches, reflecting a cold glow.

Ahead, on the river, the waves are surging and the water is roaring!
The mist collided and diffused in the air, making the night scene in front of us more hazy.

In the dim light, temporary floating bridges made of wooden planks from ships loomed in the night.
It is like a giant dragon lying across the sky, connecting the two sides of life and death.

Around each boat plank, there were two dark-skinned Indians floating in the water.

One of them held on to the rope tightly, while the other held on to the wooden planks and the boat, preventing them from being washed away by the rushing water!

Their figures rose and fell in the dark river water.

I don’t know when those round heads will disappear and where they will go.

At this time, the Indians who had been prepared on the shore would take a deep breath.

I resolutely walked across the floating bridge.

Take the place of those disappeared fellows!
The wooden board swayed gently under the beating of the waves, carrying not only the fate of the soldiers on it, but also the fate of the Indians underwater.

Whenever a floating bridge is built,
The Luchuan soldiers would resolutely step onto the pontoon bridge, holding spears and swords, and quickly rush to the other side!
Through the dark eyes, you can see determination written all over their faces!
The faint torches on both sides of the river swayed in the night, guiding them.

When crossing the bridge, soldiers would occasionally step on empty air, let out a scream, and then disappear in the turbulent river.

There is even a possibility that an entire floating bridge will be washed away because the ropes break.

Not only were the soldiers and horses on the road drowned by the river,

The Indians who were protecting the wooden boards and boats would also be washed away and swallowed by the river.

Everything happened silently, and the soldiers around heard screams.

I just took a silent look and quickly crossed the bridge.
Si Lunfa watched all this quietly, feeling mixed emotions.

As the king of a country, he knew the importance of this battle to Luchuan.

It not only concerns the survival of Luchuan, but also the ownership of the entire southwest!
Annan, Laos, Myanmar, Siam, and other southwestern countries were all concerned about Luchuan's victory or defeat and gave some support.

If Luchuan wins, then the southwest will still be theirs.
If Luchuan loses
If one move affects the entire body, none of the surrounding countries will have a good ending.

He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, and thick steam hit his face.

He could already smell the blood and glory in the air.

"For Luchuan, for our homeland, we must win!"

Si Lunfa muttered in his heart. Although his voice was soft, it seemed to penetrate the night. When he opened his eyes again, his gaze was more determined, and his eyes were filled with the dawn of victory!
He looked past Li Dujiang and looked at the people walking in unison.

The soldiers on the other side disappeared like the tide,

Si Lunfa's back looked particularly tall in the interweaving of firelight and night, like an unshakable mountain.

Countless generals and officials behind him cast their eyes over, with solemn and tense expressions!

Cross the river at its most turbulent point,
All for the sake of seeking that elusive chance of victory!
Looking at the soldiers who were rushing forward one after another,
Countless officials were moved and covered their faces with tears.

At this moment, darkness is no longer a synonym for fear, but a testimony to courage and sacrifice.

The warriors of Luchuan are demonstrating what bravery and fearlessness are with their actions.

At the same time, on the west side of Lujiang River in Dali Prefecture,

The night was also as dark as ink, and the stars were hidden.

Here, the Luchuan soldiers were also making a tragic crossing of the river.

The Lujiang River glows silvery under the moonlight and appears mysterious in the night.

Unlike the floating bridge on Lidu River,
The Luchuan soldiers here relied on more primitive rafts and bamboo rafts.

Teams of dark-faced soldiers stood or sat on the rafts.

With weapons in hand, he rises and falls on the waves,
There is fear of the unknown and hesitation about the unknown future in his eyes.

Bamboo rafts slide to the other side, going back and forth.
As the flags were waved, batches of rafts were pushed into the river.
Under the cover of night, they slowly paddled towards the other side.

The river water hit the raft, making bursts of noise.

In the darkness of the night, the raft moved farther and farther away until it became a black shadow on the river.

On the shore, a shirtless man stood quietly.

His body is as solid as a mountain, and his skin is deeply carved by the sun and wind.
On his body, mysterious and complex totems were outlined with deep black lines, circling over his muscular muscles.
Like a carefully carved rock, it is full of explosive power.

His chest muscles were broad and thick, his arms were strong and powerful, his abdominal muscles were clearly defined, and his clenched fists were filled with murderous intent.

At this moment, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, and he looked at the slightly calmer Lujiang with deep eyes.
And in the distance, the lights were on in the Youyu Department, with a deep look on his face and a hint of a sneer on his lips.

"The Ming people don't know how to hunt, they only know how to defend themselves behind the city walls!"

"General Aruta, don't take it lightly.
The Ming people's armor was strong and their swords were sharp, so both Lord Hanba and Lord Nabudi were defeated.

If you fail again, there will be no one left in Luchuan."

In the darkness, a figure walked out silently.
He was over fifty years old, looked haggard and skinny, holding a huge cane in his hand, with a skull on top.

Aruta looked sideways and snorted coldly:
"Naxi, you must feel bad for playing tricks all day long."

The old man named Naxi walked out of the darkness,
Half of his face was hidden in the night, making his empty eye sockets invisible.

He chuckled hoarsely:
"The wild people in the mountains and forests are not familiar with the teachings of the king, and have always liked such stories of gods and ghosts.

General Aruta, your troops have long since dispersed.

If I hadn't gathered the troops, could you have won this battle?"

Aruta's face darkened, and without any hesitation, he turned around suddenly.

The thick arms thrust out like spears.

In an instant he grabbed Naxi's fragile neck and lifted him up.

The fierce light in his eyes was like a ferocious beast in the dark night, staring at him intently.

"Cough cough."

Nashi started coughing violently, but Aruta tightened his arm and tilted his head to look at Nashi:

"It's not wrong for the wild people in the mountains to believe in gods, but you acted on behalf of the gods and sent people to their deaths. That is unforgivable."

"Hambad was defeated, Nabudi died,
Now it is me, Aruta, who is in charge of the Dali battlefield.

The first taboo for hunters when hunting is not to make any noise.

You too, don’t talk too much.”

Aruta loosened his grip, and Naji fell to the ground, coughing violently.
The only remaining eye was filled with bloodshot and his face was extremely pale.

He uttered two dry laughs:
"You Indians are just vulgar, fight them well.
If you can’t make an opening in Dali, all your people will die.”

Aruta's eyes were filled with fierceness, his teeth were clenched, and his facial features instantly became ferocious and terrifying.
what--

He roared like a wild beast, turned his body, stood on one leg, and smashed forward with the other leg like a pendulum clock hand!

Najib, who was curled up on the ground, was kicked away and fell far away. His body trembled slightly and he became motionless.

He roared a few times and suddenly turned his head to look at the Youyu tribe on the other side of the Lujiang River!
There, you can see torches lighting up the city walls and feel the solemn and murderous atmosphere!

On the other side, the Ming defenders were ready for battle, with torches lighting up the city walls.

The soldiers on the arrow tower stared at the river nervously, ready for battle.

However, for Aruta, all these threats could not shake his determination to move forward.

He had only one belief in his heart, to cross the Lujiang River and conquer the Youyu Tribe!

Kunming City, at dawn the next day,

The night had not yet completely faded, but the military camp in the southwest corner had quietly awakened.

Torches lit up one after another like meteors, dispelling the darkness before dawn one by one and illuminating the determined faces.

The originally silent military tent was now filled with the soldiers' low but powerful conversations.

And the metallic echoes of armor and weapons colliding.

The soldiers skillfully put on their new armor and boots.
They quickly checked their equipment, including daggers, bows, arrows, long swords, first aid items, spare food, signal flags, whistles, firearms, etc.

There was no fear on their faces. Instead, they were secretly excited and filled with excitement about the upcoming expedition!
Lu Yunyi hadn't slept all night, but he was full of energy.
At this moment, he was standing on the high platform, with his hands on his hips, watching the soldiers busy at work, and he couldn't hide the smile on his lips.

Time passed, and when all the soldiers were ready,
The cavalry troops lined up neatly on the parade ground.
At this moment, the first ray of sunlight quietly appeared in the sky!

Everyone's attention was drawn to it. The fiery red light in the sky expanded little by little, gradually filling the entire east!

A sense of emptiness permeated the training ground.
The soldiers stared into the distance in a daze.

Their hearts are empty at this moment.

There is no fear of war, nor anxiety about the future, only empty comfort.

Lu Yunyi walked down the platform, came to the front of the team, and stood beside the warhorse!
The tall and straight body makes the warhorse seem petite and lovely.
Especially the war horse leaned over with its head affectionately and snorted.

The soldiers' minds were also drawn back as a result. The solemnity and excitement that had disappeared in their eyes reappeared, and they stared intently at the figure in the front.

They knew that by following this man, they could win battles, gain achievements, and accomplish great deeds!

Noticing everyone's gaze, Lu Yunyi exerted force with his hands and jumped onto the warhorse!

He took out the brass trumpet, unfolded it, put it in front of his mouth, and made a loud sound:

"Brothers, this trip is related to the honor and disgrace of our Ming Dynasty, our achievements, and our reputation!"

"You and I have traveled thousands of miles across the Ming Dynasty without ever losing a battle.

Today, here, in the southwest of Daming! There will be no such thing either!"

Lu Yunyi clenched his fist, raised it above his head, and roared:
"This battle will definitely win—"

Swish, swish, swish, the sound of armor colliding was heard, and the five thousand soldiers present raised their right fists in unison!

Must win——

"Must win!"

"Must win!"

The deafening shouts instantly broke through the sky and echoed throughout the entire city of Kunming!
The sound is like thunder, shaking the sky!
It made the clouds tremble and the sun and the moon pale in comparison!

"Mount!"

With the military order, five thousand soldiers instantly boiled like an activated torrent.

They mounted their horses quickly and in an orderly manner, and the saddles and stirrups made a quick and powerful sound as they rubbed against each other.

The main gate of the camp and the west gate of Kunming City slowly opened.

Lu Yunyi's eyes were sharp. He drew out the long sword in his hand, swung it forward vigorously, and shouted:
"Brothers, follow me to achieve great things!"

The next moment, the war horses neighed, the hooves sounded like thunder, and in the dust,
All I saw was a forest of iron cavalry and swords and spears!
A black torrent suddenly appeared between heaven and earth, rushing out of the camp and out of Kunming City!

Lu Yunyi was still the same as always, leading the way and walking in the front.

At the city gate, there were already many familiar figures waiting there.
The sound of horse hooves rolling was heard one after another, and figures flew past the city gate at high speed.
Their speed was almost blinding.

But even so, Lu Yunyi can still remember every face clearly...
At this moment, time seemed to freeze.

(End of this chapter)