Although he was reluctant, Cao Zuan still carried Shi Nuo. On this terrain, his bear-like brute force allowed him to show his skills. Shi Nuo, who was not light in size, did not affect him at all. He still walked forward and moved forward.

During this period, Cao Miao's beating during this period also benefited him a lot. Standing stances made his lower plate more stable, and training in footwork made him more flexible.

Shi Nuo lay on Cao Zhan's back and was hugged by Cao Zhan's legs. He was still a little embarrassed at first, but soon attracted by Cao Zhan's agility.

"He is...a Ranger?"

Cao Miao looked at the depressed Cao Zun and nodded. "That's right. But his identity is very complicated, not just a ranger. Don't ask, I won't say anything after asking."

Shi Nuo curled his lips and said nothing more, turning to look at the scenery. Cao Zun walked very steadily, much safer than riding a horse.

Cao Miao slowed down, opened the distance between Cao Zun and Shi Nuo, and waved to Liu Chen. "The border is about to pass. You should be vigilant, keep your mouth in mind, and never reveal your identity. If someone discovers, you know what the consequences will be."

Liu Chen nodded repeatedly. "Don't worry, Xianggong. From now on, we will be your personal guards, and we will be your subordinates. The order of Xianggong is the one who is the one who is the one who is in charge of Xianggong."

Cao Miao looked around and compared it with the terrain that Tian Fu described for him, and estimated his position. This mountain is the main vein in the western part of Dabie Mountain. Several peaks are arranged from the west to the east, like a roof. Walking between them, the sky is like a line, extremely steep.

Nominally, this place is still Yiyang County, and there is even a Xiling City on the southern foot of the river. In fact, this place is the scouts of both sides, and there will be conflicts almost every day. If Zhong Yao sent someone to chase him, this place will undoubtedly be the most ideal place.

With Zhong Yao's scheming and ingenious plan, he naturally would not send troops to fight, as it would leave clues. It would undoubtedly be more reasonable to use secret power, such as the Rangers in Zhushi and even the killers of Ren Zhijia.

He had reason to believe that Huiren Zhijia, like Ren Hongchang, was an organization influenced and even controlled by Zhong Yao.

Rangers and killers are skilled in martial arts, but they are not armed forces. Some of them will not have equipment. Judging from the information collected by Tian Fu's knights, most of the people who have appeared recently only have short weapons and bows and crossbows are private soldiers with limited range. This is destined that the battle will not be a confrontation between the two sides, but a small-scale robbery.

Only in this way can he have room to play. If he really meets the army, he will first cover the rain of arrows through nearly a hundred steps. No matter how good his martial arts are, he will have to become a hedgehog.

Cao Miao pointed to a few commanding heights. "Have you arranged someone from above?"

"I've arranged it. They are all good at archery skills. They are picked out from prison. No one knows their background."

"Is the contingency plan okay?"

Liu Chen smiled confidently. "Don't worry, the hometown master. For us, it's best to go back alive and get rewards. If it doesn't work, it's acceptable to die in battle. His wife and children can still get pensions and leave their scholarships. Being captured or surrendered is the worst. Not only do they have no future, but their family members will suffer as well."

As he said that, Liu Chen made a furious attack. If he could become the leader of these five school officials, his wife and children would naturally become hostages. Once the mission failed, his family would be the first to be affected.

Cao Miao didn't say anything more. He believed in Liu Chen and Cao Rui. Cao Rui might have the intention to kill people with a knife, but that was after he completed the task. Cao Rui is under great pressure now and needs him to make some noise in Jiangdong and earn some face.

After walking forward for more than two miles, the sun sets, Cao Miao arrived at the reserved location, the west bank of a lake.

The lake is formed by the convergence of streams between mountains, with a vast area and clear water. There is a river flowing out from the northwest corner, called Huangshui, which flows through Xiyang and finally merges into Huai River. The lake is surrounded by mountains, one in the southeast and northeast, one in Huangwu Mountain and the other in Mulen Mountain, also known as Mulan Mountain.

There are several names for the lake, one of which is Mulanze. This is the map of Yiyang County brought by Liu Chen. The people of Wu called Huangwuze, named after Huangwu Mountain in the southeast corner. Sun Quan was named the Queen of Wu and was named the vassal state of Wei, but in fact he established his reign as Huangwu. The lake water marked in the name of Huangwu, which was like claiming that it was the territory of Wu.

It's just a political game. In fact, although the Wei army could not really control this mountainous area, the Wu people could not. Most of Jiangxia fell into the hands of Sun Quan, but the Jiangxia County Governor was still firmly controlled by the Wei army. Wen Pin stationed in Jiangxia for more than ten years. Like Hefei, Jiangxia County Public Anlu City became a thorn pierced in Sun Quan's flesh, unable to swallow or pull it out. With Anlu City in there, Sun Quan could not go north to attack, so he could only send spies to infiltrate.

After more than ten years of war, Wen Pin was injured. Jiang Xia's replacement of generals is likely to undergo a critical turning point. The Wu army strengthened its reconnaissance of Yi Yang and was preparing to advance the front to the Dabie Mountains in one fell swoop, forming a surround of Anlu, and then swallowing the entire Jiangxia.

Shi Nuo was attacked and captured nearby.

Without Cao Miao's instructions, Liu Chen arranged a warning, while Cao Zun ordered his troops to prepare for camping, raise fire and prepare dinner.

The lake is very wide, 300 steps from east to west and 500 steps from north to south. If you want to attack from the other side of the lake, you need at least ten stones of powerful crossbows. This is obviously not something that Ranger or Huiren Family can have. Even if you have it, you will not be sure to hit it.

The only place where the attack on the campsite was left was the hillside on the northwest side. Cao Miao asked Cao Zuan to arrange his troops in this direction and focus on protection.

He doesn't have to worry about how to set up defenses. Cao Zhuan has learned to use troops since he was a child, and he still has this basic common sense.

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On Huangwu Mountain, several people were lying among the trees, taking advantage of the last ray of afterglow, looking at the camp opposite the lake.

A middle-aged woman took off her helmet and slowly sorted out her helmet tassels.

“Is there any new news?”

"Report to General, no." A young Dub next to him said, with a respectful expression. He paused and said, "There is another situation, which may be related to this side."

"Say." The woman said lightly.

"There were forty or fifty riders, carrying more than a dozen cars, and appeared behind us."

"Forty or fifty horses?" The woman looked slightly cold and turned to look at the young Dubr. "Who is the leader?"

The young Dubo shook his head in panic. "It's too far away to see clearly. However, judging from the mounts and riding skills of the knights, they don't look like people from the Central Plains. It may be the tribe of Tian Yu, the prefect of Runan."

The middle-aged woman's eyes flashed slightly and she didn't say anything. She tidied up her helmet and put on her helmet again. "Take it again."

"Here." The young Dun turned around and went.

The middle-aged woman squinted her eyes, looked at the camp across the lake, and gently raised the corners of her mouth. "It's Cao Xiu's son and Tian Yu's subordinate. What exactly does this madman want to do?" She thought for a while and smiled, "Since she opens a restaurant, she is not afraid of a big-bellied man. No matter what he wants to do, just take it all."
Chapter completed!