Resisting the Wind and Splendor

Ning Anran wrote to say that she was still in Daganlu League, near Molang Mountain.

But during this period, she was still unable to enter the Desert Wolf Mountain.

Firstly, there were indeed heavy troops guarding the outside of Molang Mountain, and an army was truly trapped inside.

At first, Ning Anran was also afraid, afraid that this was a trap, so she had to come first and find out the truth.

She wanted to see the surviving members of the Chu family army as soon as possible, but after so many years, she had learned to be calm and to investigate things thoroughly first.

The fear is that the people inside are not the Chu family army, but rather the Khitan army disguised as the Chu family army, with the aim of luring the Dongling army in.

"Aunt Anran said that she is now 90% certain that those trapped inside are indeed the Chu family army. Those Khitan soldiers have been entrenched in Molang Mountain for six years, but they have never been able to get in."

"As for why she couldn't get in either, it's because there were many mountain bandits entrenched between the Khitan soldiers and the Chu family army."

Those inside can't get out, and those outside can't get in.

Six years have passed! If bandits can hold onto their goods on the mountaintop, can the Chu family army of that time also find a way to survive?

“Aunt Anran investigated and found that there is a mountain stronghold on three mountain peaks that are relatively close to the Khitan army. They each govern themselves and do not interfere with each other. As long as the Khitan soldiers do not go in, they will not cause trouble. But if the Khitan soldiers go in, they will rob military rations and weapons.”

"So, those mountain bandits must be courageous people from southern Mongolia, otherwise, ordinary people wouldn't dare to fight against the Khitan army."

Miao Yucui frowned and thought for a moment before saying, "Ali, do you think it's possible that they were also trying to protect the Chu family army?"

Back then, the Chu family army went to Southern Mongolia to fight against the Khitans, all for the sake of the people of Southern Mongolia.

Although bandits are considered bad people by ordinary folks, they may not be without courage when it comes to matters of national importance.

"It's possible that the information was leaked by those mountain bandits this time, but the fact that they only released it now suggests that they themselves haven't been able to get out all these years."

Since the outside is guarded by Khitan soldiers, it's not impossible that they can't get out.

In short, Ning Anran knew the current situation in Southern Mongolia better than they did.

When Ning Anran went to Nanmeng, everyone was afraid she would act impulsively and get into trouble. Now it seems she really made the right decision.

“I have written to my grandfather. His people should be able to contact Aunt Anran soon. I have given my grandfather a mark to look for Aunt Anran.”

"This letter was written five days ago, which means that Aunt Anran's message will be sent back in just five days!"

Five days, which is two days shorter than the time taken by the imperial spies.

Don't underestimate these two days; in military terms, they make all the difference.

Chu Yueli looked at Huo Qing: "Third Aunt, based on your understanding of Aunt Anran's information network, how long would it take at the fastest if we wanted to contact Aunt Anran?"

“Sister Anran sent someone back with a message. Our location is fixed, so the messenger is easy to find and will arrive quickly. But Sister Anran is in Nanmeng, and her whereabouts are unpredictable, so the messenger will have to spend time finding her. So, all things considered…”

Huo Qing thought about it carefully for a while before saying, "In terms of time, we need to reserve at least a whole day, or even two days."

"I understand."

Chu Yueli immediately went behind the desk and said, "Zisu, grind some ink for me. I need to write a letter and send it to Aunt Anran."