…… …… Li Wuling reported the news, spread rapidly among the officers, everyone as if saw Bayanhot is beckoning to oneself. Officers warm high discipline, the exhausted body shook injects the tremendous strength, the army worked as one, trod a muddy alley in the forest, rose to challenges, spent two double-hour, rushed to Li Wuling to speak the brook source. 李武陵报回的消息,迅速在将士们中间流传开来,所有人都仿佛看到了巴彦浩特正在对着自己招手。将士们热情高惩,疲惫的身躯抖地注入了巨大的力量,全军齐心合力,在林中踏出一条泥泞的小路,披荆斩棘,花了两个时辰,就赶到了李武陵所讲的溪流源头。 This woof giant lake water, is located in Helan Mountains several to stand tall and erect in the mountain peaks, the peak wall stands in great numbers, such as the blade truncates the bamboo shoots direct impact clouds. Ten thousand years of water current silting alluviation, forms a grand canyon in the mountain peaks, the crushed stone stands in great numbers, hard and dangerous difficult line. This sky lake is locating in the canyons, the occupying land area has dozens mu to continue fully, seems Heaven crashes the one clear spring, pure quiet and beautiful, does not contaminate world sand. The limpid lake water ocean waves ripple, reflect the person shadow, not far away several small underground mouths are emitting the steam, the smog are curling, to day also near several points. 这汪巨大的湖水,正位于贺兰山几座高耸的山峰之间,峰壁林立,如刀削的竹笋直冲云霄。万年的水流冲积,在山峰之间形成一条雄伟的峡谷,碎石林立,艰险难行。这天池正处峡谷中间,占地足有数十亩不止,就仿佛是上天坠落的一汪清泉,洁净清幽,不沾染一丝人世的尘沙。清澈的湖水碧波荡漾,倒映着人的影子,不远处几口小小的地下泉眼喷吐着热气,烟雾袅袅中,离天又似近了几分。 The lake water depends on the canyon to flow slowly, light under the breeze is whipping the shore rock, makes the light sound, seems a chapter of harmony tranquil poem. This embed withstand/top sky lake in Helan Mountains, indistinct quiet, does not bring dust, some people have never come to the sacred place unexpectedly. 湖水依着峡谷缓缓流淌,在微风下轻轻拍打着岸边岩石,发出轻轻的声响,就仿佛是一章和谐宁静的诗篇。这镶嵌在贺兰山顶的天池,缥缈静谧,不带一丝的尘埃,竟是从未有人来过的圣地。 Lin Wanrong handful of the lake water tastes one lightly, light seeps the mouth and nose warm fragrant, as if mother milk, fragrant exceptionally. 林晚荣捧起湖水轻尝一口,淡淡的温香沁入口鼻,仿佛母亲的乳汁般,香甜异常。 „Big Brother Lin, what kind of, is or isn't here!” Li Wuling handful of the lake water sprinkled in face, also wiped carelessly the water drop, said with a smile complacently. “林大哥,怎么样,是不是这里!”李武陵捧起湖水洒在脸上,又胡乱的抹了把水珠,得意洋洋笑道。 „Was here,” looked out the distant place lake water daytime one color, Lin Wanrong suppresses heart to be excited: „Only has on Helan Mountains this pure such as the snow above the skies spring water, can irrigate the Bayanhot that fertile prairie. I determined, foreigner fort. In our front.” “就是这里了,”遥望远处湖水长天共一色,林晚荣抑制住心中的激动:“只有贺兰山上这洁净如雪的天上泉水,才能灌溉出巴彦浩特那么肥沃的草原。我确定,胡人要塞。就在我们前方。” Hu Bugui claps excitedly: „That also waits for anything, our tonight rapid march, steps onto hundred li (0.5 km) distance simply in one vigorous effort again, kills Bayanhot directly.” 胡不归兴奋地拍拍手:“那还等什么,干脆我们今夜急行军,一鼓作气再走上百里路程,直接杀到巴彦浩特。” „May not rash crude.” Lin Wanrong shakes the head earnestly said: „We should walk the most distance. This woof sky lake area such big. does not have had actually been discovered, besides in the summit, front also has certainly the natural defenses impediment. Therefore nobody can find here.” “不可轻率鲁莽。”林晚荣摇头正色道:“我们应该已走了大半的路程。这汪天池的面积如此之大。却没有被人发现过,除了地处山巅外,前面一定还有天险阻隔。所以才没有人能够找到这里。” Gao Qiu deep to be so nods: „What to do that we, station in or continue at present to go forward” 高酋深以为然的点点头:“那眼下我们怎么办,是就地驻留还是继续前进” Xu Zhiqing gave ten days deadline to pass for three days, was counted turns back the time, must rush to Bayanhot at the latest in three days. If surpassed for ten days, even the surprise attack is successful, that Helan Mountains important pass had been broken. At the appointed time their these 8000 people will then cut off the escape route, fierce Göktürk like catches the rabbit to capture and kill them on the prairie, the distant desert was these several tens of thousands son buries the place of bone. 徐芷晴给出地十日期限已经过了三天,算上折返时间,最迟也要在三天之内赶到巴彦浩特。若是超过了十天,就算奇袭成功,那贺兰山关口已经被破了。届时他们这八千人便会被绝断退路,凶猛的突厥人像在草原上逮兔子一样捕杀着他们,遥遥大漠就是这数万儿郎的埋骨之处了。 The time does not wait for the person. Lin Wanrong sighed, clenches teeth saying: „Now was unable to pitch camp, has not set while Sun. We must bypass this sky lake, prompts forward 50 li (0.5 km) again. Big Brother Hu, calling brothers to full floaded operation waterskin, warhorse also drank the foot, we caught up with a regulation again.” 时间不等人啊。林晚荣叹口气,咬了咬牙道:“现在还不能扎营,趁着太阳没落山。我们要绕过这天池,再向前推进五十里。胡大哥,叫兄弟们把水囊灌满,战马也饮足,我们再赶一程。” Hu Bugui understands his intention. Nods. Looks under the setting sun the glittering lake surface, Lin Wanrong is settling down long time, to wield the horsewhip fiercely. Takes the lead went. 胡不归理解他的用意。点点头去了。望着夕阳下金光闪闪的湖面,林晚荣驻足良久,猛地一挥马鞭。率先行去了。 This Helan Mountains sky lake occupies a land area broadly, walked double-hour also does not have to bypass along the lakeshore completely. more toward the vanguard, under foot land is even more soft, the deposition silt are getting more and more, not only is warhorse, the even/including person is also hard to visit. The people only have careful Li wing(s) to lead a horse the line. 这贺兰山的天池占地广阔,沿着湖岸走了一个时辰还没有完全绕过。越往前行,脚下的土地越发的松软,沉积的淤泥越来越多,不仅是战马,就连人也难以踏足过去。众人唯有小心李翼的牵马而行。 „Big Brother Hu, probably not too wonderful.” Lin Wanrong wiped forehead cold sweat, spills nearby Hu Bugui, around discrete looked at one. The sound presses extremely lowly. Their front several feet places, Li Wuling and his scout squad is exploring the way. “胡大哥,好像不太妙。”林晚荣抹了抹额头冷汗,拉拉身边地胡不归,谨慎的四周望了一眼。声音压得极低。他们前面十几丈处,李武陵和他的斥候小队正在探路。 „How” Hu Bugui asked low voice. “怎么了”胡不归小声问道。 „Static, was too static.” Lin Wanrong swallowed mouthful of saliva, the vision was sizing up anxiously everywhere. They the line sky lake most end, the cover forest second-hand wooden heaven, the rotten leaf pine needle has fallen on the ground at present, piles up thick felt. Setting sun, should be the tired bird turns over to the forest land time, but in this woods has dead general to be silent, except for the own breath, cannot hear a place sound again. “静,太静了。”林晚荣吞了口口水,目光焦急地四处打量着。他们已经行到了天池的最尽头,眼前茂密的森林中古木苍天,腐烂的树叶松针落在地上,堆积起厚厚的一层毡。落日时分,本应是倦鸟归林地时刻,但这树林中却有着死一般的寂静,除了自己的呼吸,再也听不见一丝地响动。 indeed was too static, such big forest, could not hear the workman insect cry, could not see the weed wild flower, under the spooky setting sun, in the woods is glittering unexpectedly the light yellow strange ray, selected the point to shine, the Hu Bugui fine body hair set upright, subconscious held on the nearby Gao Qiu sleeve. Several people have not spoken, front listens to the sudden pitiful yell: „Draws back, brothers draws back quickly, Ah——!” 的确是太静了,这么大个林子,听不见鸟叫虫鸣,看不见杂草野花,幽幽落日下,树林中竟闪烁着淡黄的诡异光芒,点点发亮,胡不归的寒毛都竖了起来,下意识的拉住了身边高酋的袖子。几人还没说话,就听前面突然一声惨叫:“退,兄弟们快退,啊——” Front marches forward 56 scout, front leg just/then is falling to the ground, the body then proceeds to plant, „ah” cry side passed/lived, under the fallen leaf pine needle the swampy ground reveals dark big mouth instantaneously, suddenly embezzled their body. 前面行进着的五六名斥候,前脚方才落地,身子便直直往前栽去,“啊”的叫声方过,落叶松针下的沼泽地瞬间露出黝黑地大嘴,眨眼就吞没了他们的身体。 „Is mire dead deep pool- stops, stops completely.” Hu Bugui shouted that sound lag, the line is crooked before most the more than ten several scout bodies, but also without blinks with enough time, the morass then submerged their top of the head. “是泥沼死潭——停,全部停下。”胡不归的喊声迟了些,行在最前的十余几名斥候身子顿歪,还没来得及眨眼,泥淖便淹没了他们的头顶。 „Little Li child-” good in scout team last Li Wuling foot treads air, the head arches shortly directly toward the mire , the Lin Wanrong anxious anger launches a psychological attack, the fire roars, probably an insane wolf throws to go forward. “冬李子——”眼看行在斥候队伍最后的李武陵一脚踏空,脑袋径直朝泥沼中拱去,林晚荣急怒攻心,啊的火吼一声,像是匹疯狼般扑上前去。 Follows in his nearby Gao Qiu immediately courage entirely cracks, the anxious sound to get angry: „Brother Lin may not, that be mire Ah——!” the Lin Wanrong movement is extremely quick, brushes to rush over, Gao Qiu draws him not to live, before his „Ah” fiercely throws, was grasping the Lin Wanrong both legs. Lin Wanrong falls to the ground instantly, tight held Little Li hand. 跟在他身边的高酋顿时肝胆俱裂,急声怒道:“林兄弟不可,那是泥沼啊——”林晚荣动作极快,刷的就冲了过去,高酋拉他不住,他啊的一声猛地前扑,正抱住了林晚荣的双腿。林晚荣倒地的刹那,紧紧的抓住了小李子的手。 Li Wuling gets sucked into the morass, the silt has submerged the nose, the face punishes to be red, he goes all out to shake the head, body is struggling the unceasing submersion. 李武陵深陷泥淖,淤泥已经没入鼻子,脸孔惩的通红,他拼命的摇着头,身体挣扎着不断下沉。 „Little Li, you endure!” The Lin Wanrong anxious sound roared angrily, grabbing with both hands tight Li Wuling hand, went all out to draw him upward. only that mire millennium stacks, the strength is enormous, no matter what he uses the whole body strength, Li Wuling body still sinks slowly to the mud surface. “冬李子,你挺住啊!”林晚荣急声怒叫,两手抓紧李武陵的手,拼命的将他往上拉。只是那泥沼千年堆积而成,劲道极大,任他使出全身的力气,李武陵的身体依然缓缓向泥面下沉去。 „I come!” Hu Bugui loudly shouted, falls down fiercely in the muddy land, holds on Li Wuling another hand, the following several officers drop to the ground in the place, closely grasps the Hu Bugui both legs. So pulls out the potential of radish, ten several people of simultaneously catch up, pulls off the mire Li Wuling body cuns (2.5 cm) . “我来!”胡不归大喝一声,猛地扑倒在泥地,拉住李武陵另一只手,后面数名将士卧倒在地,紧紧抱住胡不归的双腿。如此拔萝卜之势,十数人齐齐发力,将李武陵的身子一寸寸的拖出泥沼。 More than 20 scout, only have the line to be saved in last Li Wuling, other submerged this deep mire completely, even the remains have not been looking. Li Wuling grips tightly the fist, the complexion was pallid, looks at the allies to vanish the mire, eyes holds completely the teardrops. Among the spoons, this worry-free youngster was instantly mature. 二十余名斥候,唯有行在最后的李武陵得救,其余的全部没入了这深深的泥沼,连遗体都没找着。李武陵紧握拳头,脸色煞白,望着战友们消失的泥沼,眼里噙满了泪珠。刹那匙之间,这无忧无虑的少年便成熟了许多。 „Do not cry.” The Lin Wanrong complexion like black ink, picks up in the mire a to remain silently the broadsword, strokes long time, hands in the Li Wuling hand, the wicked number said: „You gave me to straighten up- Li Wuling the back, you remembered, man, be only the victory time cried.” “不要哭。”林晚荣脸色如墨,默默拾起泥沼里一柄残留下来的大刀,抚摸良久,递到李武陵手中,恶狠狠号道:“你给我把腰杆挺直了——李武陵,你记住,男人,只有胜利的时候才哭。” Li Wuling wiped the tears nasal mucus, the face facial expression instantaneous solemn and respectful. Lin Wanrong nods, racket his shoulder, look incomparable is serious: „These brother names here-, if I can live, I promised you, they are my Great Hua most honored people.” 李武陵抹抹眼泪鼻涕,脸上的神情瞬间肃穆了起来。林晚荣点点头,拍拍他肩膀,神色无比的郑重:“将这些兄弟的名字记在此处——若我能活着回去,我向你保证,他们将是我大华最尊贵的人。” The Lin San commitment has always failed on does not have, this was the person is known by everybody the truth, Li Wuling feels grateful Um the sound, wiped the tears, face actually again no longer in those days the naïve color. 林三的承诺从来就没有落空过,这是人所周知的道理,李武陵感激的嗯了声,抹去了眼泪,脸上却再不复往日天真的颜色。 Lost more than 20 good brother for no reason, in camp atmosphere immediately depressed, this swamp actually to the northwest to the only path, must walk. Hu Bugui organizes the troops to cut trees down at the same night, the innumerable planks combine are increasing the area of thrust surface together, proceeds to spread inch by inch along the swamp. Forms the scout team to tread on the plank newly, discrete slow to the throat, walked 56 li (0.5 km), puts on the forest, sets foot on the heavy/thick black earth. 无端损失了二十余名好兄弟,营中气氛顿时沉闷了起来,这沼泽却是通往西北向的唯一通路,非走不可。胡不归组织人马连夜砍树,无数的木板组合在一起增大受力面积,沿着沼泽一寸一寸往前铺去。新组建的斥候队脚踏木板,谨慎缓慢的向前探去,足足走了五六里地,才穿出森林,踏上厚重的黑土。 Resulted in scout reporting, the Lin Wanrong light nod, looked at that to embezzle two ten Brother Yú swamps, eyes flashed the overdone general flame. 得了斥候的禀报,林晚荣淡淡点头,望着那吞没了二十余兄弟的沼泽,眼中闪过火一般的火焰。 „To elapsing the warriors- salute!” Lin Wanrong long drinks one. “向逝去的勇士们——敬礼!”林晚荣长喝一声。 „Brushes-”, the innumerable snow white steel knives, the simultaneously stroke of making a debut sharp arc, lifts up high in the soldiers chest front. Sparkles cold light to break through the forest mountain peak, enters the vault of heaven deep place. “刷——”,无数雪白的钢刀,齐齐划出道锋利的弧线,高举在战士们胸前。闪闪的寒光冲破森林山峰,直入苍穹深处。 Crossing the morass difficult is next day before dawn (3 - 5 am), the weather was still dark, that pitched camp to plan already to malinger. Lin Wanrong for a penny and for a pound, the neat team, one breath also went forward simply dozens li (0.5 km). 过了泥淖险阻已是次日地五更时分,天色仍是幽暗,那扎营的计划早已泡了汤。林晚荣索性一不做二不休,整齐队伍,一口气又前进了几十里地。 „General Lin, you look at- quickly” the Hu Bugui cry, awakened also Lin Wanrong in the ponder. He looks up, seeing only the under foot fog is spooky, being too deep to see the bottom, is one cuts off the cliff unexpectedly. Opposite 30 zhang (3.33 m) place stand tall and erect the mountain peak, attacks into the clouds, steep horizon. Helan Mountains sky lake flows rapidly here. Vertical falls, forms the one pretty waterfall straight trigram nine days, the sound of water is attacking the rock. Clear incomparable. “林将军,你快看——”胡不归的叫声,惊醒了还在沉思中的林晚荣。他抬头望去,只见脚下云雾幽幽,深不见底,竟是一处绝断地悬崖。对面三十丈处一座高耸的山峰,直直插入云霄,险绝天际。贺兰山天池奔流到此处。垂直落下,形成一道靓丽的瀑布直卦九天,哗哗的水声冲击着岩石。清脆无比。 Dead end!!! The Lin Wanrong eyes open the eyes roundly, cold sweat shuā shuā flowed. Spent so many time and energy, but also sacrificed dozens good brother, wholeheartedly is thinking is passing through Helan Mountains, actually couldn't think. A cliff ruined all to hope. 绝路!!!林晚荣双眼睁得圆圆,冷汗刷刷的流了下来。花了那么多时间和精力,还牺牲了几十个好兄弟,一心想着穿越着贺兰山,却没想到。一堵断崖就葬送了所有的希望。 „This has what attractive ” he to shake the head speechless: „one bitter in suffering and deep in hatred cliff!” “这有什么好看的”他摇头无语:“一道苦大仇深的悬崖!” „is not.” Hu Bugui urgently said: „It is not this cliff. Look, you look at- toward the distant place quickly” “不是的。”胡不归急道:“不是这悬崖。看,你快朝远处看——” Distant place horizon, a round of crescent moon clean white such as snow. The light dim light sprinkles desert prairie each corner. Dimly horizon, morning star openly or covertly, spooky twinkle. The mixture in a remote world color, has the exceptionally fiery red small star, sways to glitter unceasingly. 远处天边,一轮弯月洁白如雪。淡淡幽光洒满大漠草原的每个角落。昏暗地天际,晨星或明或暗,幽幽闪烁。夹杂在遥远的天地一色中,却有颗异常火红的小星星,不断飘摇闪烁着。 „It is not a star, has anything Gao Qiu hehe to say attractively”. “不就是一颗星星么,有什么好看地”高酋嘿嘿道。 Hu Bugui anxious shakes the head: „My Brother Gao, you are muddled, how that can be star that is we pledges to fight to the death to look for place- Bayanhot!!!” 胡不归急急摇头:“我的高兄弟,你糊涂啊,那怎么会是星星那就是我们誓死要找的地方——巴彦浩特!!!” „What, you said anything! Bayanhot!” Lin Wanrong in great surprise. Holds Hu Bugui: „Big Brother Hu, how that is not the star you know that is Bayanhot” “什么,你说什么!巴彦浩特!”林晚荣大惊。一把抓住胡不归:“胡大哥,那不是星星你怎么知道那就是巴彦浩特” Hu Bugui said with a smile: „Brother Lin, mentioned this Göktürks custom, you may not compare me. Göktürk horseback is to live, a night rides line of several hundred li (0.5 km), loses direction that in desert in the prairie is the routine matter. Various Göktürks tribes will ignite the giant bonfire in the night, indicates the going home place for the clan and tribe warriors, this bonfire is various tribe strength symbols, the tribe is also stronger, the bonfire is also bigger is brighter. After Göktürks established Khanate, because goes on an expedition many, this custom evolved to ignite the bonfire in the important important pass gradually. Judged from the position, you see that brightest ‚star’ northwest place, should be Bayanhot without doubt. Looks at this distance/from, should about hundred li (0.5 km).” 胡不归笑道:“林兄弟,说起这突厥的风俗,你可就比不上我了。突厥人马背为生,一夜骑行几百里,在大漠草原里迷失方向那是常事。突厥各部落在夜间都会燃起巨大的篝火,为部族勇士指明回家地方向,这篝火也是各部落实力的象征,部落越强,篝火也就越大越亮。突厥建立了汗国之后,由于征战甚多,这风俗渐渐演变成了在重要的关口燃起篝火。从方位上判断,你看到地那颗最亮的‘星星’正处西北,应该就是巴彦浩特无疑了。看这距离,应该在百里开外。” That is Bayanhot! Lin Wanrong heart is excited, is really unable to describe with the spoken language. In the most desperate time, goal suddenly appeared, gives him pleasantly surprised simultaneously, ignited a ray of hope in his heart. 那就是巴彦浩特!林晚荣心里的激动,实在无法以言语形容。在最绝望的时候,目的地的突然出现,给他惊喜的同时,也在他心中燃起了一丝希望。 Staring that fiery red „star, long time, Lin Wanrong closely pinched palm silently, the vision shifted to opposite cliff: „ Big Brother Gao, you will shoot arrows” 默默凝视那颗火红的“星星,良久,林晚荣紧紧捏了捏手掌,目光转向对面悬崖:“高大哥,你会射箭么” Gao Qiu boasts shamelessly saying: „Brother Lin, I do not have told you me is a versatile person!” 高酋大言不惭道:“林兄弟,我没有告诉过你我是全才吗!” „Good!” Lin Wanrong loudly calls out, takes the strong bow arbalest to hand on old expert from the Hu Bugui hand in: „Big Brother Gao, sees opposite big tree does not have, shoots through him!” “好!”林晚荣大叫一声,自胡不归手中取过强弓劲弩递到老高手上:“高大哥,看到对面的大树没有,射穿他!” This strong crossbow after the transformation place, behind is tying up the one extremely thick strands, is dozens zhang (3.33 m) fully, numerous plates on the ground. 这强弩是经过改造地,后面绑着一截极粗的绳线,足有几十丈之多,重重盘在地上。 Gao Qiu said surprised: „Brother Lin, your meaning is we slides following the string, but warhorse what to do” 高酋吃惊道:“林兄弟,你的意思是我们顺着绳子滑过去可是战马怎么办” Lin Wanrong pinches tightly the fist to clench teeth saying: „At this time, could ignore so many. Bayanhot is the Göktürk granary, wants to come not to lack the horse! Big Brother Gao, you only need reply me, can pass” 林晚荣捏紧拳头咬牙道:“这个时候,也顾不了那么多了。巴彦浩特是突厥人的粮仓,想来不缺马吧!高大哥,你只需回答我,能不能过去” Gao Qiu makes an effort to nod: „Snatches Göktürks warhorse, snatches Göktürks woman- my Old Gao (high) 30 years to train hard, finally can apply. Looks at my divine arrow, shoots Ah——!” 高酋用力点头:“抢突厥的战马,抢突厥的女人——我老高三十年苦练,终于可以派上用场了。看我神箭,射啊——” His angry roar, draws the strong crossbow to lift the bow to shoot. That flying arrow brings the rope to run quickly speedily, thump in the loud sound, center opposite old tree tree trunk, the arrow body completely root does not have. 他怒吼一声,拉动强弩抬弓就射。那飞矢带着绳索疾速奔驰,咚的大响声中,正中对面老树树干,箭身尽根而没。 „Good gōng fū!” Lin Wanrong approved one, takes the lead to applaud. “好功夫!”林晚荣赞了一声,带头鼓掌。 Gao Qiu hehe laughs, also projects two ropes, is center the goal. He ties up the waist rope, toward various people cupped the fists, body slides, like the meteor, rushes toward the opposite cliff on vigorously. 高酋嘿嘿大笑,又射出两根绳索,皆是正中目标。他将腰间绳索绑好,朝诸人抱抱拳,身体一滑,疾如流星,直往对面崖上奔去。