The sky was gloomy, and Chu Huan truly felt the harsh weather in the northwest at this time. When he was on a mission to Xiliang, he had not encountered such weather yet. Even in Shuoquan, Yuezhou, although he had already felt that the climate and environment in the northwest were incomparable to that in the pass, he still did not expect that the real harsh weather in the northwest was even more powerful than he had imagined.

The world is gray, and the wind and sand are dancing in the air, but the weather is extremely hot. The fine sand hits people's faces in the wind, like a sharp knife tearing, causing great pain.

The soldiers were wearing battle robes, and the sultry weather made them sweat flow in their bodies. Although the Royal Guards in the army were known as the most elite army of the Qin Dynasty, these Royal Guards were really unable to hold on at this time. In this environment, their personal martial arts were far less than that of their physical adaptation. However, those ordinary Northwest soldiers could adapt to such weather. Seeing many soldiers coming from the pass forward with difficulty, the Northwest soldiers suddenly felt a sense of superiority of pleasure.

Chu Huan received a secret letter from Xuanyuan Shengcai and knew that Xiao Huanzhang of Beishan was actually on the border between Beishan and Xiguan, with nearly 10,000 soldiers. According to the imperial military system, the Governor-General Guards under the local governor's jurisdiction could not exceed 5,000 people. In addition to the 5,000 Imperial Guards directly under the jurisdiction, the Governor-General was able to mobilize local state troops at an extraordinary time.

The three states under Beishan are under the jurisdiction of the military system. The military system also stipulates that the highest organization of local prefectures and troops cannot exceed 2,000. Even if the three states and troops under the jurisdiction are added, the highest number of troops Xiao Huanzhang can mobilize cannot exceed 11,000.

Moreover, under normal circumstances, the mobilization of local and provincial troops also requires orders from the court and approval from the Ministry of War before they can be mobilized.

Today, the three northwest roads are of course extremely unusual times. Although Xiguan is a group of bandits, the situation in Beishan is actually very complicated. A large number of refugees in Xiguan are difficult to reach Beishan, which actually brings great trouble to Beishan. Although the government has also taken out some food to help the victims who are difficult to escape, the number of victims is huge, with too many monks and less porridge. The bureaucrats and gentry in Beishan cannot really do their best to appease these Xiguan refugees. Many refugees have no food to eat and starve to death in batches.

For a person, the real terrifying thing in this world is actually hunger. Only by truly feeling the threat of hunger can he know the horror of hunger.

Throughout history, as long as the people can eat enough, they can bear it even if they endure the great pain. The only thing they can't bear is that they and their families die in hunger.

Hunger makes people careless. Many people take risks and roar to join the enemy in the fear of hunger. Compared with the three northwest roads, the food in Xiguan Road is short of food, and there are many bandits there, while Beishan is actually gentry and a lot of food reserves. Even the people of Beishan have not been trampled by the people of Xiliang, so the rioters who have robbed families in Beishan are also in groups.

This situation seems very serious. Xiao Huanzhang must not report to the court that the difficulties encountered in Beishan were encountered. Compared with the tens of thousands of bandits in Beishan, the officers and soldiers in Beishan were weak. Under Xiao Huanzhang's continuous memorials, and the court did think of using Xiao Huanzhang to balance Zhu Lingyue for a time, so there were quite a few soldiers and horses in Beishan. In a short period of time, Xiao Huanzhang's imperial guards expanded to nearly 10,000, and the troops of each state also increased their troops.

Chu Huan was shocked when he received Xuanyuan Shengcai's superstition, and was shocked and angry. He almost prepared to return to fight against the Beishan Army.

Fortunately, he is not a person who is prone to impulsiveness in difficult situations, not to mention that he has Pei Ji around him.

Pei Ji knew that the Beishan Army had soldiers on the border and Chu Huan was about to return to the army to fight, he immediately rejected Chu Huan's idea. Moreover, he concluded that although the Beishan Army had soldiers on the border, he would never dare to really set foot in Xiguan. At least before the victory and defeat in the Battle of Hezhou was decided again, Xiao Huanzhang would never dare to go to Xiguan to advance one soldier or another.

With Pei Ji's analysis, Chu Huan quickly understood Xiao Huanzhang's true intentions.

There is no doubt that Xiao Huanzhang's results for the Hezhou soldiers are also unsure. For Xiao Huanzhang, whether Chu Huanzhang wins or loses, Beishan must take corresponding measures.

Once Chu Huan wins, Xiao Huanzhang certainly cannot have the intention to plot against Xiguan anymore, but once Chu Huan is defeated, the Beishan Army may not be honest. Xiao Huanzhang is of course afraid that after Chu Huan is defeated, Zhu Lingyue will take advantage of the situation to become a big shot. Zhu Lingyue regards Xiao Huanzhang as a thorn in his eyes, and Xiao Huanzhang also regards Zhu Lingyue as a major concern. Previously, Xiguan was taken advantage of by Zhu Lingyue and almost controlled the entire Xiguan. Xiao Huanzhang could only be a grandson to keep a low profile. However, if another incident occurred in Xiguan, Xiao Huanzhang certainly could not ignore it.

After Chu Huan's defeat, Zhu Lingyue would certainly take advantage of the situation to expand to Xiguan, and Xiao Huanzhang would naturally take advantage of the opportunity to gain some benefits.

Pei Ji asserted that if Xiao Huanzhang won the battle of Hezhou, he would definitely not leave the country, but if he lost, Xiao Huanzhang was likely to cross the border with Jiazhou.

Chu Huan had a clear mind. He had taken Hezhou. Although the news could not spread quickly, Xiao Huanzhang would not act rashly before getting the exact news.

What's more, Xuanyuan Shengcai was guarding Shuoquan, and Chu Huan held the six major camps of the Western Army. Although he took out the third battalion of troops this time, he still left the third battalion in the two states of Jiayue. What's more, the general who commanded the army was Xuanyuan Shengcai. Even if Xiao Huanzhang crossed the border, Chu Huan believed that Xuanyuan Shengcai would withstand the Beishan Army.

The wind and sand remained unabated. Han Ying was stationed in Hezhou, assisted by Huang Yutan, and left behind a thousand soldiers. All the surrendered soldiers from the Xun camp were handed over to Han Ying for reorganization. Chu Huan handled Hezhou affairs in the shortest time, led a large army and immediately marched to Jinzhou.

Chu Huan knew very well that Jinzhou must have no idea about the war in Hezhou. Even if it is a carrier pigeon, it cannot convey information, so Jinzhou must be blocked from information.

Before attacking Hezhou, Chu Huan had already sent Lang Wazi and Qiu Ruxue to lead his troops to block all the important roads from Jinzhou to Hezhou. Several groups of spies sent from Jinzhou also became prisoners under the ranks.

Jinzhou became deaf and blind.

With the help of wind and sand, the army has stepped into the ground of Jinzhou, but the speed of the entire army is getting slower and slower. Even the local soldiers in the northwest are unable to support the rapid march in this weather.

"Not to mention wind and sand, even if a knife falls from the sky, you have to keep moving forward." Chu Huan sent a military order, and the faster the march of Jinzhou, the better.

The entire army had no choice but to follow the map, when it was only two days away from Lanyi City, Jinzhou, Chu Huan finally sent an order to let the entire army rest on the spot.

The terrain of Langya Valley is dangerous. Apart from the steep and tortuous road in the valley, there is indeed no other road to go. Zhang Shuyan deployed thousands of soldiers and horses in Langya Valley. This army was stationed on both sides of Langya Valley. For Langya Valley, where a man is the pass, thousands of soldiers are already the largest deployment of troops, and can also deal with any emergencies.

Zhang Shuyan even issued military orders to the generals stationed in Langya Valley. Not to mention humans, no bird is allowed to fly over in Langya Valley.

A level was set up at the entrance of Langya Valley, which was very simple. In such a place, it was indeed impossible to build solid fortifications. More than 20 soldiers were arranged to guard the level, and it was done properly. Once the enemy situation occurred outside the level, the soldiers stationed at the level would send out special arrows together as soon as possible.

Once the arrows are heard, the garrisons in the entire Langya Valley will know that the enemy is coming and immediately prepare to take action.

When Hu Zongmao led a humiliating army to the entrance of Langya Valley, more than 20 arrows rang out at the same time. Next, the entire Langya Valley rang out continuously from the entrance to the exit opposite. The officers and soldiers stationed in Langya Valley held guns and knives, bows and arrows were lifted, and the battle was ready.

More than 20 soldiers at the level were already crossing the valley entrance, and their bows and arrows aimed at the embarrassing army outside the valley entrance.

"Who are you?" The captain guarding the level held the knife in his hand and pointed the blade forward, "Get one step closer and you will be killed without mercy!"

Hu Zongmao was riding on the horse, his armor was broken and his battle helmet was gone. He was wearing a bun, but the bun was covered with sand. The skin on his face had been cut by wind and sand, and bloody mouths appeared. His lips were bleeding due to the cracks. The soldiers behind him were also exhausted. Many people's armor was broken, and some soldiers even did not even have weapons in their hands. The entire team was completely orderly and in chaos.

Seeing this scene, the defenders in the level looked at each other. As long as they were not blind, anyone could see that the army in front of them looked like a defeated army.

"Let us go!" A cavalry came from Hu Zongmao. The cavalry was obviously injured on the battlefield, with bandages on his head and even his eyes covered with bandages. He still held a knife in his hand, but the armor on his body was broken. "This is our General Hu, and we want to see General Zhang Yan and Zhang."

The defenders looked at each other, and the captain finally shouted: "General Zhang has an order. Langya Valley has been sealed. Not to mention humans, even a bird cannot fly by. Whoever trespasses through Langya Valley will be killed without mercy."

Hu Zongmao said angrily: "Go to his grandma, you can dodge me quickly. I want to see Zhang Shuyan..." He urged him to come forward, and immediately five or six cavalry followed him, "Who dares to stop me, I will slash him with one knife."

"Are you General Hu Zongmao from Hezhou?" asked the captain.

Jin and Hezhou raised troops at the same time, and the entire Xiguan knew about this. Of course, the officers and soldiers stationed in Langya Valley also knew that the Hezhou army could be regarded as their ally, and the officers and soldiers were not unfamiliar with Hu Zongmao's name.

Hu Zongmao looked very anxious and very irritable, and shouted loudly: "I am Hu Zongmao, hurry up and go away. The Chu army is right behind and you will come here at any time..."
Chapter completed!