The hunter Ma Long helped him back then is now old and cannot pull the bow or climb the mountain. However, he still remembers Ma Long. He sold tiger skins in Fenggao County, but was forcibly taken away by the evil young master in the city. Of course, the hunter was indignant. You must know that tiger skins are not ordinary things, and it often costs a lot to hunt tigers. The hunter had a dispute with the evil young master and was injured by the evil young master's slave. Fortunately, Ma Long passed by and took action to rescue the hunter, punish the evil young master, and carried the hunter home to recuperate.

It was at that time that the hunter mentioned the secret mountain road to Ma Long, but at that time it was just a casual talk, neither side cared about it, and Ma Long even escorted the hunter home.

No one expected that in a few years, Ma Long would come to the deep valley again and ask about the hidden mountain road that was almost unknown to anyone.

Without saying a word, the hunter immediately called his son to Ma Long and asked him to act as a guide for Ma Long. He didn't even ask Ma Long why he walked on this mountain road. It can be seen that he was obsessed with Ma Long's life-saving grace. This time, Ma Long made a special trip to ask for directions. It was the time for them to repay their kindness. As for what position Ma Long is now and what he is doing, they didn't ask about it.

Ma Long thanked him again and said goodbye, left, and returned to Fenggao Military Camp with the hunter's son, and introduced him to Deng Ai.

Since he had a guide, Deng Ai's plan could be implemented. He selected more than 10,000 elite soldiers from Xiandengying and Zuoweiying, mainly agile soldiers. He only carried food for three days a day, took off his thick iron armor and helmet, changed into light leather armor, and only carried his carry-on weapons and some ropes, and prepared to set off.

As for the leader, Deng Ai was the only one who gave the military affairs of the Zuo Legion to Deputy Governor Ma Long and Qian Hong for joint agents. Three days later, but when the left army attacked with all their might, two groups of people attacked each other, and took the Sima Army's position in Hukou Cliff in one fell swoop.

Ma Long and Qian Hong were stunned when they heard this. They knew that it was still a huge question whether the sneak attack on Hukou Cliff from behind could succeed. Deng Ai, as the commander of the Left Army, took risks personally. If there was any accident, it would be fine. So Ma Long and Qian Hong both firmly opposed Deng Ai's adventure. If there was indeed a general of the governor-level level, they could go there instead of Deng Ai. In any case, Deng Ai could not be allowed to take risks.

Deng Ai is the commander of the Zuo Legion and one of the soul figures of the Bingzhou Army. No mistakes are allowed. Therefore, Ma Long and Qian Hong both urged Deng Ai not to take risks. If it was really forced, they could lead the army instead of Deng Ai. The Zuo Legion could not be without Ma Long and Qian Hong, but it was absolutely impossible to be without Deng Ai.

But Deng Ai's attitude was extremely firm. He formulated this sneak attack plan himself, so how could he use his hands? No matter what, he had to complete it himself. This is beyond doubt, so even if the future is full of thorns and bumps, Deng Ai would not shrink or be afraid.

Ma Long and Qian Hong repeatedly dissuaded, but Deng Ai had decided, and they could not change it. Among the Left Army, Deng Ai, as the governor, had the highest command and decision-making power, and anyone must obey him. If Cao Liang was still nearby, Ma Long and Qian Hong also had the right to report Cao Liang, and Cao Liang would restrain Deng Ai.

But now they have reached Mount Tai, which is hundreds of miles away from the base camp. Although Ma Long and Qian Hong can also write to Cao Liang, it will take at least two days to go back and forth. Deng Ai is ready to go and ready to set off at any time. Ma Long and Qian Hong can't resist Deng Ai, so they have to agree in the end.

After Deng Ai set out, Ma Long and Qian Hong also led their troops to set out, advancing east from the main road, heading straight to Hukou Cliff.

Deng Ai led 10,000 elite soldiers and under the guidance of his guide, he embarked on the secret mountain road.

Deng Ai asked Deng Zhong, the son of Sima of another department, to lead 2,000 people to be the pioneers of the front, to follow the guide, to open roads across mountains and build bridges across water, to provide convenience for the subsequent troops to advance.

This secret path is rarely visited. Apart from the footprints of some wolf, insects, tigers and leopards, there are almost no traces. Here, there are thorns, the mountain roads are gentle, or there is no road at all. The Bingzhou army also has to wave hatchets and cut off the thorns and shrubs to set out a way in the wilderness.

The most difficult place to walk is called the Yishitian. It is a deep canyon that lasts several miles long. The cliffs on both sides are as straight as they are. You can only look up and see a narrow sky. Even when you pass the Yishitian, it is dark and dark, as if you are as dawn.

The real dangerous road is in the Shibapan. The path of sheep intestine is winding and winding. Many places are on the cliff. Sometimes one person can only pass sideways. If there is a slight mistake under his feet, he will fall to pieces.

At the end of the Eighteen Pan, there was a completely cliff, and there was no road at all. The guide told them that they could only hang down the rope here and slowly descend to the bottom of the valley as they grasped the rope.

The rope is more than a hundred feet long, and the ropes carried by dozens of soldiers must be tied together. The guide carefully checked each rope. The thickness and strength and wear resistance must meet the requirements. Each knot must be firmly tied. Any mistake will be fatal. If you fall from such a high place, you will undoubtedly die.

Fortunately, before leaving, the Bingzhou Army carried a sufficient amount of ropes according to the requirements of the guide, and on this cliff wall, more than ten ropes were hung down at the same time.

The guide told Deng Ai that after passing the eighteen plates, there was no turning back. After all, these cableways were easy to get up and it was easy to slide down the rope when they were down. However, when they came up, it was impossible to climb nearly a hundred feet without enough arm strength.

So this road is almost a one-way line, and after going down, few people can climb up again. The guide kindly reminded Deng Ai that if he turned back now, it would be too late, but if he passed the Eighteen Plates and wanted to turn back, there would be no possibility.

Deng Ai looked at the deep and bottomless canyon. His eyes were deep but firm. Although there was no way back, this could not stop Deng Ai's determination to move forward. In ancient times, Xiang Yu's destruction and Han Xin's battle against the enemy, no one who accomplished great things would leave him any way out. He would put it to death and live in order to achieve great things.

Deng Ai did not hesitate and followed the guide and took the lead in the first batch to drop to the bottom.
Chapter completed!