Chapter 859 Is It Worth It? Does It Matter? Rush to Help Dongxiaoli!
Under the leadership of Ying Chengjiao, the enthusiasm and energy of all the young men in Zheng County were mobilized.
Even some old men over 60 and children in their teens took the initiative to follow the young men, helping to carry rubble, rescue supplies or carry the wounded to the camp.
Although aftershocks that brought death still hit Zheng County from time to time.
But nearly 10,000 people have declared war on Huangquan under the leadership of Ying Chengjiao!
On the other side, 20 search and rescue teams are also struggling to move towards their respective goals along 20 routes.
Looking at the mountain road completely blocked by rocks in front of him, Minister Feng Jie threw the corn on his shoulder on the ground and panted heavily, saying: "Minister Su, there is no way ahead!"
Su Jiao looked up at the towering stone pestle, his face was particularly solemn.
The top of the mountain on the east side collapsed under the impact of the earthquake, and a pile of rocks as high as seven feet was piled up on the road that originally led to Dongxiaoli.
Not to mention that this pile of rocks is difficult to climb.
Once the aftershocks occur again, the stone pestle is likely to shake and roll again, so that all the people climbing on the stone pestle will die!
But should we just give up like this?
Su Jiao shouted solemnly: "Everyone disperse and find your own way."
"The Qin people who suffered from the disaster are waiting for us, and Chang'an Jun is also waiting for us."
"Even if it takes a hundred miles to go around, we must bypass this place and complete the general's order!"
The guards inevitably felt dissatisfied and afraid.
But facing Su Jiao's order, they could only put down the shoulder poles and go in all directions.
Until the morning sun rose again, a local strong man finally shouted excitedly: "Minister Su, I have found a possible way to go!"
Su Jiao couldn't help showing joy on his face, and said repeatedly: "Take me to see it quickly!"
Taking a long step, Su Jiao followed the strong man and ran to the west with big strides.
After running for six miles, the young man finally pointed to the front and said, "Look, Minister Su, this road may be enough for us to pass!"
Su Jiao's eyes followed the guard's gesture and fell forward, and he saw a high mountain.
On the mountain, most of the trees fell down, and from time to time a big tree rolled down the hillside.
But the east side of the mountain is relatively flat, and it is not covered by the rocks that collapsed from another mountain.
Su Jiao asked solemnly: "Have you ever walked this road?"
The young man shook his head and said with embarrassment: "On weekdays, there is that valley road, and we will go to Dongxiaoli through the valley road. There is really no need to deliberately find a dangerous road to pass."
"I just remember that the north side of this hillside should also be a gentle slope, so I think this road can work."
"But I am not sure whether this road is feasible."
This is a road that may not be used for passage.
But it is the only road that may lead to Dongxiaoli within a radius of more than ten miles!
After spreading out the Kunyu map and observing it carefully, Su Jiao raised his head and looked at Feng Jie with a firm gaze and said: "Divide the troops!"
"Minister Feng and half of the guards and able-bodied men will follow me along this road. Please ask Minister Feng to lead the remaining able-bodied men and guards to continue to find a safer road."
"If my troops can successfully pass through this road and enter Dongxiaoli, I will light a wolf smoke to inform Minister Feng of the message. Please ask Minister Feng to lead the troops to join our troops."
"If my troops are lost on this road, I will do my best to light the grass and trees to set a big fire as a warning before I die. Please ask Minister Feng to stay away from this mountain."
"If Minister Feng finds a smooth road, please also light a wolf smoke to inform our troops, and then immediately go to Dongxiaoli to rescue the victims!"
Feng Jie's face was full of unconcealed worries: "No!"
"Just looking at the grass and trees here, you can tell that no one has ever walked this road."
"And this The land is very close to the landslide. Once the earth dragon turns over again, the mountains here are likely to collapse. "
"If Minister Su really chooses this road, he will not only encounter danger but also return empty-handed!"
Su Jiao nodded and said, "That's why I ordered my troops to split into two routes."
"In this way, even if my troops are wiped out, Minister Feng's troops can be preserved and complete the order of Lord Chang'an!"
Feng Jie's eyes were filled with disbelief, and he persuaded more sincerely: "The food we carry is enough for us to eat for ten days!"
"There is no need for us to worry at all. We can slowly find a smooth road around to cross this place!"
"Why does Minister Su take such a big risk!"
In Feng Jie's view, those who live in the countryside must be ordinary people, while Su Jiao, Feng Jie and others are all pillars of the Qin Dynasty with noble status.
Now, people of noble status like them are willing to go deep into dangerous places to help these people, and are willing to send them food and tools when these people have no merit. This is already outrageous. How can they pay a greater price for these people? !
Even if the lives of all the people in Dongxiaoli are tied together, they are not as precious as Su Jiao's arm!
Su Jiao said without hesitation: "Those grains are not only for our department, but also for the victims!"
"My department can wait, but the victims can't!"
"If the victims are left waiting in vain, what is the point of His Majesty going deep into the place where the dragon turns over?!"
Feng Quji shook his head repeatedly and said: "Not worth it!"
"Those victims are really not worth the risk for Minister Su!"
Standing up straight, Su Jiao said in a deep voice: "Is it worth it or not? Is it important?"
"Your Majesty has all the Qin people in his heart, and is willing to take risks for the Qin people who suffered from the disaster."
"I don't understand what Your Majesty is thinking, but I am willing to risk my life to fulfill Your Majesty's thoughts!"
"Shilang Feng, there is no need for further persuasion!"
"I have made my mind up!"
In Su Jiao's opinion, nothing is worth it.
As long as it is something that Ying Chengyu has decided, it is worth his effort to complete!
Looking at Su Jiao's firm gaze, Feng Jie could not say any more words of persuasion. He could only sigh with emotion and bowed his hands: "I hope that Mr. Su is safe and sound!"
Su Jiao also bowed his hands, and then shouted loudly: "Follow me up the mountain!"
While shouting, Su Jiao took the lead and stepped onto the hillside, fighting hard to cut through the thorns with the sword in his hand.
Zhou Qingchen and other ministers stood there with frowns on their faces, their eyes full of reluctance.
But the eyes of those strong men in Zheng County were slightly red, and they took the initiative to follow Su Jiao. Some of the strong men even had the courage to block their bodies in front of Su Jiao, and looked back and said with laughter and tears: " Mr. Su, please take a rest!"
"Yes, Mr. Su, you are the King's minister, and you are a noble person! You should leave these rough and tiring jobs to me!"
"Shilang Su, our eldest father lives in Dongxiaoli. No matter whether we can rescue our eldest father or not, he will be the benefactor of our family for life!"
Su Jiao kicked away the strong man standing in front of him, laughed and cursed loudly: "You're so expensive!"
"Although I am a minister, I am also from a rural background. How can I be inferior to you in my ability to overcome obstacles!"
"Fathers! If you can use your strength, use your strength as much as possible. The elders in Dongxiaoli are still waiting for you!"
While shouting and drinking, Su Jiao did not stop, and the sword that had drank the blood of countless enemy soldiers swung it towards the vegetation in front of him again.
Seeing Su Jiao like this, the strong men in Zheng County stopped trying to persuade him and just kept silent and put in all their strength!
Four ministers, a hundred guards, and 250 strong men took over to open the way and moved forward without stopping for a moment.
finally.
A faint cry came into Su Jiao's ears.
"Baby! Oh my baby!"
Su Jiao suddenly raised his head and raised his right hand.
A group of strong guards behind him quickly stopped what they were doing and looked at Su Jiao in confusion.
Then Su Jiao listened for a moment and then shouted excitedly: "There is a voice from the southeast!"
"I'm not far from the victims!"
"Fathers, please work harder! This way you and I can have a rest in Dongxiaoli!"
Hope was right in front of them, and all the able-bodied guards became more energetic, and they all shouted: "Wei!"
When the mountain peak swallowed up the sun and dusk fell, as Su Jiao used his curled sword to cut off a cluster of thorns again, the shadowy figure finally appeared in front of Su Jiao!
Su Jiao hurriedly slashed with his sword several times, and then cheered loudly: "Dong Xiaoli is just ahead!"
"Smoke!"
"Raise the flag!"
"Fathers, work harder!"
The swords in their hands danced very fast, and the able-bodied guards cheered loudly in the direction of Dong Xiaoli, and everyone's motivation returned to its peak again.
But they didn't realize that even though they made a sound that could not be ignored, the crowd gathered outside Dongxiaoli did not greet them in the slightest.
Without any response, it took Su Jiao's troops another half an hour to finally climb out of the mountain range.
Looking at the silent and alert villagers in the distance, men, women, old and young, all holding swords, guns and wooden sticks, Su Jiao sighed softly and ordered in a deep voice: "Raise the fire!"
The torches were lit, making the general flag behind Su Jiao turn even redder.
The villagers in Dongxiaoli unconsciously took a few steps back. Only an old man took the initiative to come out, tremblingly faced Su Jiao, cupped his hands and flattered: "I am the Zheng Miao of Dongxiaoli."
"To be fair to all the superior officers, I am Dongxiao..."
Before Zheng Miao finished speaking, Su Jiao shouted: "Unload the grain!"
Zheng Miao's eyes were full of murderous intent, but his expression became more flattering and sad: "Shangguan! If I have food in Dongxiaoli, I will definitely respect all the superiors, but..."
Before Zheng Miao could finish his words, a strong man behind Su Jiao threw the food they had carried along the way on the ground.
"Bang!"
The heavy impact of the bamboo basket on the ground caused the coldness in Zheng Yan's eyes to be replaced by deep shock.
Didn’t you ask me to unload food in Dongxiaoli?
How come you yourself threw this full basket of grains on the ground? !
Su Jiao then bowed his hands and shouted loudly: "Su Jiao, the minister of the Qin Dynasty, a minister of the Qin Dynasty, and a graduate of the first batch of the military academy, on the order of Lord Chang'an of the Qin Dynasty, led the minister of the Qin Dynasty, the guards, and the strong men of Zheng County to come to Dongxiaoli to fight the earthquake and provide disaster relief! "
Standing up straight, Su Jiao puffed up his chest to make the graduation medal that belonged to military cadets stand out even more. A gentle smile appeared on his face. He held Zheng Miao's arms with both hands and said, "Mr. Chang'an has long expected that At this time, the earth dragon's revolt may lead to the loss of food in various villages."
"That's why everyone in our tribe is here with food!"
"It's just that cooking utensils are difficult to carry. Therefore, we should ask Zheng Lizheng to find some cooking utensils and turn all the food brought by my department into meals!"
Zheng Ming, who had been interrupted many times, was completely speechless at the moment.
Old, old.
My ears are starting to hallucinate!