Such people will fall into the Avici Hell, where they will suffer for thousands of millions of kalpas, with no hope of escape. "The Buddha said: There are three kinds of Avici: Avici in time, Avici in space, and Avici in suffering. Those who commit the five heinous crimes will be forever trapped in this realm, suffering the ultimate Avici.
“Boom!”
Thunder and lightning accompanied heavy rain, which put out the fire burning in Majiazhuang village.
The corpse was soaked by the rain, and the rain water was dyed red by the blood on the ground, flowing slowly along the low-lying areas.
“Boom!”
Lightning flashed across the sky and thunder rumbled, as if God was speaking up for the innocent villagers of Majiazhuang.
Bai Wanli was soaked by the rain, and he walked forward with Wanyan Ang and the others in a daze.
The road was muddy and the Jin soldiers had difficulty moving forward. Ahead was Wanghuzhai.
Going around Wanghuzhai, more than ten kilometers south of the rocky hill is where the Zhong family army stored their food and fodder.
The Zhong family army was home to numerous heroes. Zhong Shiheng, Zhong Gu, Zhong Yan, Zhong Zhen, Zhong Yi, Zhong Pu, Zhong Shidao, and Zhong Shizhong were all talented generals. Five generations of Zhong family members served in the army, and dozens died on the battlefield.
The Zhong family army, having experienced countless battles, is well aware of the ever-changing battlefields. They know that food and fodder are the lifeblood of the army.
Luanshigang is a circular mountain range, surrounded on three sides by steep mountains, making it easy to defend but difficult to attack. There is only one road to the south, which is the main route for transporting supplies to various garrisons.
Zong Shidao set up three checkpoints here to prevent any accidents.
However, there was a small path on the mountain range north of Luanshigang. Bai Wanli's initial plan was to cross the mountain from the north and head straight for the food and forage base. This would render the three checkpoints set up by Zhong Shidao on the southern road useless.
The problem is that there is a valley on the north side of the path.
Yixian Valley. As the name suggests, it is surrounded by valleys on both sides, leaving only a small path inside the valley, which is only three feet wide at its narrowest point.
Zhong Shidao stationed a small garrison of about 300 men in the valley. Despite their small number, they could hold their own against ten thousand with their natural defenses.
These 300 Song soldiers were guarding this dangerous and strategic location, so Bai Wanli had to go out in person. Bai Wanli's plan was to sneak into the garrison, use the deputy commander's token on him to let these 300 Song soldiers go down the mountain under the pretext of changing guard, and then the Jin soldiers would surround and annihilate them.
Bai Wanli did not tell Wanyan Ang that there were troops stationed in Yixiang Valley. To avoid being abandoned after the rabbit died, he also kept a trick.
The closer they got to the forage base, the more cautious Wanyan Ang became. This was because he was surrounded by Song troops, with Wang Huzhai, a garrison of 700 soldiers to the north, and three checkpoints set up by Zhong Shidao to the south.
Wanyan Ang ordered the Jin troops to march only at night, concealing themselves in the mountains and forests during the day. Without support or supplies, the Jin troops advanced lightly with only one goal: to burn the Zhong family army's food and fodder.
The accuracy of Song Dynasty maps is incredible. There is a small village ahead with only five households, and it can be clearly marked on the map.
After passing Wanghu Village, the sky brightened. Bai Wanli pointed to the narrow path ahead and said, "Ahead is Yujia Village. Beyond Yujia Village is Yixian Valley, a barren and uninhabited area. We can cross Yixian Valley and follow the path to the back of Luanshigang. Once we cross Luanshigang, we'll find food and fodder. Let's go."
Wanyan Ang was overjoyed: "Charge!"
Deputy General Wanyan Quxun intervened, saying, "General, it's daybreak now. Should we act at night?"
Wanyan Ang angrily said, "Didn't you hear what General Bai said? Aside from these few households, there's no one living in the area ahead. Let's charge in without hesitation!"
He was right. The surrounding hills were now bare. Even if the Jin soldiers tried to hide, they would have no way to escape. The hills were barren, with only a few weeds here and there, and practically no grass growing. The people here couldn't survive at all. No wonder the village ahead had only five households.
The Jin soldiers quickly surrounded the village. Wanyan Ang and his men swaggered into the village, and after entering the village they were stunned.
The village is now abandoned, with broken bricks and tiles. The villagers have moved away because they can no longer make a living here.
Only one family had a few chickens at the door, and a blind old lady was sitting at the door with a cane.
Wanyan Quxian was about to draw his sword, but Wanyan Ang stopped him.
The old woman was blind but had good hearing, so she heard footsteps around her.
"Old man, are you the only one here?" Wanyan Ang asked.
The old lady tapped the ground with her cane: "Who are you?"
"Oh, old man. Can we get to the Rocky Hill from here?"
The old lady nodded and said, "It is possible to get there, but there is only one mountain road that is very difficult to walk on."
"Are you the only one in this village?" Wanyan Ang asked.
"Alas, they've all moved away. I'm the only one left, a blind old woman, and my old man can't walk anymore. We'll die of old age here."
Everyone was shocked, as they didn't see an old man.
Bai Wanli asked: "Old man, where did your grandfather go?"
The old lady shuddered at the words and wanted to fight. She stretched out her hands and trembled as she grabbed at the air: "You, why do you sound so much like my Hu Zi?"
Bai Wanli coughed: "I, I am not Hu Zi."
The old lady understood this time and sat down dejectedly: "It's not Huzi. My Huzi has joined the army and is fighting. He went to Shanxi and specializes in hunting down the Jin dogs. The Jin people are a disaster for the people. My son is a good man!"
Upon hearing this, Bai Wanli lowered his head in shame. Wanyan Ang and others beside him were furious and glared at the old lady fiercely.
"Old lady, where did your uncle go?" Bai Wanli continued to ask.
The old lady didn't answer, but stretched out her hand and said, "Can you come over here and let me touch your face? Your voice is so similar to my Hu Zi's. It's so similar."
Bai Wanli was naturally unwilling, but Wanyan Quxian kicked him over. Bai Wanli knelt in front of the old lady.
The old woman touched his face, trembling. "My son is a great hero. He joined the army to serve his country and his people. He beat those thugs back to their hometown. A real man should stand tall and have a clear conscience. Don't you agree?"
Bai Wanli's voice was dry and he felt ashamed.
Wanyan Ang beside him smiled and said, "Old lady, you are right. You haven't told me where the master went yet?"
The old lady retracted her hand, wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, and then said: "The old man went to herd sheep, and it's very desolate here. There are only some weeds on the western hillside. The old man must have gone there." The old lady pointed to the small hillside west of the wooden gate.
Wanyan Quxian could no longer bear it, so he drew his sword and kicked the old lady to the ground.
"You..." The old lady pointed at him in the air.
Wanyan Quxun grasped the sword with both hands and plunged it into the old woman's back. The old woman screamed in agony and died.
"Baa!..." The bleating of goats came from the small hill in the west. An old man with a white towel wrapped around his head was driving the flock of sheep with a whip in his hand.
The old man recognized them from a short distance as a group of Jin soldiers. He also witnessed Wanyan Quxian killing his wife with a single blow.
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