Keqing, it’s just cultivating immortality, is it that difficult?

"It's just to find a shady place to set up camp, and let everyone eat their meals. They will have enough energy in the afternoon, and they can solve any unexpected crises. I still need to ask the princess, you are the general, you can make the decision."

"Even so, we still need to ask for instructions."

Geng Hu was very stubborn.

"The princess is not someone who would mistreat everyone. We haven't had any dry food these past few days. We've only had the best dried meat and hearty white porridge. We've also had a bowl of sugar water every morning and evening. This kind of treatment isn't even offered to other teams."

From Genghu's perspective, although the weather was hot, it was not too outrageous. The princess was also kind enough to send food to everyone to replenish their energy. Now everyone was more energetic than before.

So what if it’s a little hotter? If they really meet those refugees and bandits, they will be the same as them.

"drive"

As he said this, Geng Hu turned his horse around and headed towards the carriage in the middle of the team.

"Yunling, go out and see what General Geng wants."

When Keqing heard the sound of Ting'er's horse hooves in the distance, she immediately recognized that it was Genghu coming.

If he is not looking for himself in front of him, then there must be something wrong.

The personal maid who was making tea nearby heard Princess Keqing's instructions and nodded quickly, then pulled aside the door curtain, just in time to see General Geng riding over on horseback.

"Xu~"

"General, what do you want from my young lady?"

Yun Ling leaned her head out and asked, using her body to block the situation in the carriage.

As the personal maid assigned by the Madam to the young lady, Yun Ling followed the Madam's instructions and made sure to keep the princess away from other irrelevant people, especially men.

Geng Hu told his thoughts.

After hearing this, Keqing suddenly thought of something and pulled out a map from a book beside her. The map recorded in detail the surrounding geographical environment, the number of cities, and the direction of mountains and rivers.

It is good enough for a general map to record these roughly.

However, the map in Keqing's hand is different. It is even more exquisite and detailed than ordinary maps, even recording the number of people and the size of the city.

The index finger slid lightly across the map, stopped at a certain point, then he withdrew his finger and put the map away.

"General Geng, there is a vast field within a radius of five miles, and there is no place to rest."

"I remember there was a half-bend valley ahead...where there were dense forests."

"That's not appropriate... The valley is in the shape of stairs, with the east higher and the west lower. It's a dangerous place. A few years ago, a caravan was robbed here, so it's not suitable for setting up camp and resting."

"Also, it is not advisable to march at night. Vision is obstructed at night, making it easier for ambushes to occur."

Geng Hu was stunned. He didn't expect that the princess actually knew the terrain of the valley ahead. This was not written on his map.

"Then continue. Even though the weather is hot, it's not a big deal... There's no need to stop and march at night."

Since the princess didn't want to stop, Geng Hu didn't think there was any need to stop. Although the weather was hot and made people feel upset, if it was unsafe to camp in the valley, it would be better not to stop.

Although these 200 soldiers were not night blind, it was difficult for them to travel at night due to the dim light.

Now that he had gotten the answer, Geng Hu did not delay and rode his horse back to the front of the team.

"How is it going? Has the princess agreed to set up camp in the valley?"

Seeing Geng Hu coming back, Liu Xun asked hurriedly, and the soldiers around him also pricked up their ears.

"Yes, General Geng, the weather is so hot today, should the princess allow us to rest?"

"It's so hot this day, I'd rather travel at night."

"Yes, yes, the county lady is kind-hearted, so she should agree..."

Listening to these voices, Geng Hu frowned slightly and spoke with some impatience.

"Liu Xun, how did you know to set up camp in the valley ahead..."

Chapter 533 Ambush (5000)

"Ahem, we looked at the map at the time... We knew there was a valley ahead, so it was a good opportunity for the team to stop and rest."

Liu Xun's eyes rolled around and he explained with a chuckle.

Geng Hu looked at him and frowned slightly.

"The princess didn't agree, and you took the initiative to tell these soldiers to rest. If this was really a battlefield, you would be a fake military order, don't you know!?"

Geng Hu snorted coldly, then turned his gaze to the soldiers who were talking around him.

"And you guys, you're still talking, why are you taking a break..."

"Stand up straight, backs and chests raised, all like women! Show off!"

Seeing the general's stern voice, everyone quickly shrank their necks and dared not say anything.

Although the princess refused to rest, Geng Hu did not say anything. He just scolded her and played the villain.

The soldiers didn't dare to say anything when they saw this, but they did feel resentful in their hearts.

Look, Liu Xun quickly came in front of the soldiers. No one knew what he said, but the soldiers immediately smiled.

"It's better to be a deputy general..."

"It's just..."

After all, Lieutenant General Liu clearly said that they could rest, but now they have to travel under the scorching sun, which is bound to make people feel unhappy.

People are like this. It is normal to travel, and it is common to be exposed to the scorching sun. However, when they are told that they can take a rest, they feel expectant, which more or less increases their tolerance.

I thought I could have a good rest and relax soon, but now, my expectations are dashed, and those little thoughts in secret turn into complaints and grumblings.

As a superior, Lieutenant General Liu was so nice to them. Compared with General Geng who went back on his words, he was the best of the best.

Geng Hu, who was leading the way in front and had sharp ears, also heard the whispered discussions of these people and could not help but narrow his eyes.

It seems that I still need to discipline him properly...

Geng Hu was thinking in his mind, planning when he could find some time to establish his authority.

He knew that because he was promoted directly from the rank of captain, and was a temporary transfer, these soldiers were actually not convinced of him.

Soldiers are not like civil servants. Soldiers are ruffians. Why are they ruffians? Because they do not have sufficient abilities. These soldiers are just like ruffians. Not only will they not obey you, but at critical moments they will form cliques like gangs, with many factions.

Not to mention that most of the people in the team are bachelors, without wives, children or elder children, which has formed a kind of unrestrained single mentality.

This group of people are the best at changing their attitude according to the situation. As I have been busy arranging the team's affairs and routes recently, I have not been able to exercise my rights as a general.

That is why the two deputy generals got along well with this group of soldiers, calling them by respectful titles.

Just like what happened just now, Liu Xun made a decision on his own even though he hadn't asked for instructions yet, and the soldiers believed it. It was really ridiculous.

It was Liu Xun who proposed this matter. Now that it has failed, he is the one who is doing the good.

Thinking of this, Geng Hu looked at Liu Xun.

This is the nth time. It seems that this has happened several times on the road. Geng Hu feels that something is wrong. Is this guy trying to establish his prestige and win over those soldiers?

"General?"

Seeing Geng Hu looking at him with a scrutinizing gaze, Liu Xun was shocked but pretended to be confused on his face.

"General, why are you looking at me like that? Is there something on my face?"

He glanced at Liu Xun, then looked at the soldiers meaningfully. Geng Hu smiled.

"You seem to have a good relationship with them recently... I have never seen a superior as considerate and kind as you. I am not as good as you, and I can't compare to Lieutenant General Liu."

"I'm afraid that at this moment, Lieutenant General Liu's words are more effective in their hearts than mine... I don't know why they thought you were the general."

"Ahaha... General, you are joking. I am just a deputy general. How can I compare with you? This team naturally listens to you. I am overstepping my authority."

Liu Xun chuckled and quickly explained.

Hearing Geng Hu say this, Liu Xun actually felt relieved, as he thought that Geng Hu had discovered his plan.

It seems that I need to keep a low profile recently, at least to avoid attracting attention.

"Well, it's good that you know it. Don't say anything that is not accurate in the future. Otherwise, I will punish you for spreading rumors and disturbing the morale of the army."

"General, you are right. I will keep my mouth shut from now on."

Liu Xun smiled along, but there was a hint of ruthlessness hidden under his lowered head.

Just wait, this is the only time you can be arrogant for a while.

……

……

Before they knew it, it was past noon and the team arrived at the front of the valley.

The valley is like a half moon, two parts connected, one side is high and the other side is low. There is also a depression on the west side. There are puddles all over the dark brown soil. Some are the size of a fist, and some are the size of a table. The water in them is turbid.

But not all puddles are turbid, some look very clear.

Generally, when encountering a water source, the team would stop to refill water. However, after being reminded by the princess before, Geng Hu looked at the terrain and immediately felt that the place in front of him was indeed a good place for an ambush.

The surrounding area is densely covered with bushes, which are extremely lush and dense. The bushes are half a meter high and extremely hidden. It is possible that there are people with bad intentions hiding in them.

Therefore, Geng Hu did not stop the team, but waved his hand.

"Speed ​​up your pace and be alert in case any thugs appear."

"Pull out your knives, be alert, or you may lose your life."

At the command, the team moved faster.

The general gave the order, and the soldiers became nervous.

The two lieutenants following behind him also drew their swords, pretended to be alert and took a few steps behind. Before they knew it, they had arrived at the edge of the team.

"How about... do you want to..."

Li Chang approached Liu Xun unnoticeably, stretched out his hand from his sleeve, gestured, and pointed to the tall bushes nearby with a pout.

Ten feet away from them was a pile of lush bushes.

"No hurry... These two hundred soldiers are not easy to deal with. Wait for me to make some plans and then find an opportunity."

Liu Xun lowered his voice and whispered.

Seeing Liu Xun like this, Li Chang didn't say anything, but just put his hands behind his back and made a gesture.

Then the two of them sped up their horses and came to the front.

……

In the bushes, pairs of hidden eyes were watching the team moving forward in the valley.

However, when seeing the gesture made by Li Chang, the leader stretched out his hand and gestured to the back, and the people in the dark stopped their actions and gradually retreated.

Only after the entire team had completely disappeared did he slowly emerge from the bushes.

"Follow up..."

A group of seventy or eighty people hurriedly followed.

At the same time, Keqing closed the book in her hand, looked through the window at the valley that was getting farther and farther away behind her, as if thinking about something.

"You seem to be able to endure it... You seem very cautious."

"Hmm? Princess, what did you say?"

Yunling seemed to have heard something, so she lifted the door curtain and poked her head in.

"Nothing... Go tell Geng Hu that there is a hill fifteen miles ahead with a stream there. Let the team rest when we get there..."

"By the way, ask him to come over when we set up camp and tell him I have something to tell him."

Yun Ling nodded quickly: "I understand, Princess."

……

……

As dusk falls in the west, the last ray of sunlight in the sky gradually disappears, and the entire earth is gradually shrouded in the dark night.

After Geng Hu's arrangements, the soldiers and servants began to set up camp and cook in an orderly manner.

Those who fetch water fetch water, and those who arrange the venue arrange the venue.

For a moment, the flickering light of the campfire replaced the sunlight and filled the entire camp, and the aroma of food gradually spread.