The two came to the inner hall, and Xin Hui continued: "Captain Qiao, look, if we attract the refugees from Guanghan and let them capture Deyang County, Xi Wei and others will die among the refugees. It was not our fault. In this way, our lives are saved, the lives of our families are saved, and your Lord Gao does not have to take responsibility for this matter."
"But how about us. It's easy to kill the refugees, we are enemies." Qiao Feng couldn't accept it for a moment.
"Tch, how can there be no enemies without enemies." Xin Hui continued: "We will make an agreement with the refugees and let them occupy Deyang City, and then we will flee to Jingzhou together. Speaking to outsiders. , saying that Xi Wei’s men colluded with the Western Army and the refugees, and opened the gate of Deyang City at night. We were unable to fight, and then we retreated."
Looking at Qiao Feng in pain when he heard what he said. Walking around the inner hall with his head in his hands, Xin Hui couldn't help but admire his father's plan. Under such circumstances, Qiao Feng could only follow the route designed by his father and follow the Xin family. The Xin family is like getting such a powerful slave for free. Even if they go to Jingzhou in the future, with the protection of these people, ordinary people will not dare to bully them.
"The refugees have taken over Deyang, where are we going?" When Qiao Feng looked up again, his eyes were filled with confusion.
"We have decided to flee to Jingzhou, where my father's past lives. Captain Qiao, you should also come with us. Otherwise, if the news leaks out, you will not only harm yourselves, It has harmed your family and also harmed Lord Gao."
In the prison of Deyang County, Huo Yan sat on the damp ground with his feet and hands shackled. There was a smell of feces and urine mixed with mold and decay in the cell, which made people sick to their stomach.
Since they were defeated and captured that day, some of these prisoners were handed over to Xin Ran by Zhou Xing at Xin Ran's request, while the other part was taken to Wuyang County, and then Wang Zhan was escorted to the station. The food in the cell is of course very poor. There is only one meal a day, as long as you don't starve to death. Huo Yan, a strong man weighing nearly 200 pounds, had only been in the cell for a month, and he was already starving, skinny, and weak every day.
But three days ago, he was surprised to find that his meals had become much richer since early in the morning. The white rice is filling and the dish comes with three servings.
"Is it time to be beheaded in public?" Huo Yan thought in his heart, but after being hungry for so many days, how could he care about this? He had to eat first, and he couldn't go. Be a starving ghost over there.
After eating like this for three consecutive days, Huo Yan finally felt that he had regained half of his previous strength, and his face became rosy and no longer as yellow as it was a few days ago. In the state he was in a few days ago, he couldn't beat even an ordinary jailer. As for the monks, anyone who has been hungry for so many days without any strength in his body is almost the same as an ordinary person who has been hungry for so many days.
There is no difference between day and night in the prison. He just finished eating today., was about to curl up in the corner and sleep as usual, when he suddenly heard the sound of footsteps coming from outside. He opened his eyes and looked around. First he saw fire coming from the other side, and then several figures appeared and walked straight towards him.
After spending a long time in the darkness, he suddenly couldn't bear the bright light of the torch and couldn't help but squint his eyes. Although he didn't know the leader, judging from his clothes, he also knew that this person was Xin Ran, the governor of Guanghan County.
“Mr. "
Xin Ran smiled slightly, waved his hand to keep those who were following him away, and then said: "Huo Yan, you were originally a sergeant of the imperial court, but you had to follow Zhao Min's rebellion. Jian Shuo has joined the refugees, and I feel sorry for you in my heart."
"So Lord Xin wants to surrender me?" Huo Yan's heart moved slightly when he heard this. But nothing changed, and he said coldly.
“It’s not about surrendering.” Being used to seeing all kinds of bizarre things in the world, his face turned pale with shock after hearing this.
"To tell you the truth, the elite troops of the Bo Dao people in Deyang City caused a big disaster for me. They killed Xi Wei, the military commander of Liang Yi and the Second Prefecture, who came to inspect. I cannot bear this responsibility. Just like you at that time, do you still have to wait for death?" Xin Ran's face had already changed into a heavy look, "Then we can only escape overnight."
"That Bo said. Where are the common people and the best troops?" Huo Yan couldn't help but ask.
"They are still in the city." Xinran said: "I have calmed them down for the time being due to their strength."
"What does this have to do with me? ?" Huo Yan's mind was spinning rapidly. He knew in his heart that pie would not suddenly fall from the sky, and Xin Ran came to him, naturally wanting to take advantage of him.
Xin Ran looked at the other party's uninterested look and sneered: "To tell you the truth, I will leave Deyang immediately after leaving this cell. Before leaving, I feel sorry for you and me We are in a similar situation, so I have the kindness to release you and others. To tell you the truth, today is the only chance for you prisoners. The more than 100 people in the elite army of Bodao are sleeping soundly at the moment, and they are behind the courtyard wall. There are already piles of flammable objects outside, but if they are not burned to death, I will not take action. If you, Huo Yan, are willing, then take your people out to burn them and occupy Deyang City. , Haha."
After hearing this, Huo Yan's face finally changed and he said, "Do you have any weapons, bows and arrows?"
"I've prepared them for you."
"Okay." Huo Yan loudly said: "Although I, Mr. Huo, don't know what your majestic Mr. ."
Speaking of this, Huo Yan stared at Xin Ran for a moment, and then said: "Today I know why I can't be an official. You officials are really evil and do not pay for your life. What about the common people of Bo Dao? After all, the Jingjia Army came to help you defend Deyang City, but they ended up like this. I, Lao Huo, can't understand it."
"Hahahaha," Xin Ran laughed a few times, " You just need to understand that I will give you Deyang City for free." After saying that, under Huo Yan's complicated eyes, Xin Ran strode out.
Two hours later, outside Deyang City. The sky was already a little brighter at this time. Xin Ran, who was riding on a black horse, stopped and looked at the tall and majestic Deyang City, with an indescribable look in his eyes.
The sound of horse hooves came, and a group of people came to Xin Ran from the city, led by Xin Hui.
"Is everything done?" Xin Ran asked calmly.
"Everything has been done. None of Qiao Feng and the others escaped from the flames." ?"
"As long as they are alive, the news will always leak out. Only the dead can keep secrets." , it is said that the elite troops of the Bodao people fought with Xi Wei for your sister Xin Wan. Qiao Feng led the refugees into the city without authorization and killed Xi Wei and his party. We were unable to fight and had to escape from Deyang. After all, let the great hero who killed the traitor Shen Xiu take the blame. Bring my letter of resignation to Commander Xu, and let us leave Shu and leave this chaotic place." /p>
Yufu County, Badong County, also known as Baidi City, is the location of Qutang Gorge, the first gorge of the Three Gorges. It has been the natural dividing point between Yizhou and Jingzhou since ancient times. The mighty river has become even more powerful after it merged with the Fujiang River, Jialing River and other tributaries in Bajun. When it reaches Qutang Gorge, the river suddenly narrows, making the water of the river roaring and roaring in waves, which is intimidating.
The poet has a poem: Bai Di Gao was the Three Gorges Town, Qutang narrowly crossed Bailao Pass.
Xin Ran and his party of more than 100 people arrived at Baidi City after a five-day journey. They met with more than 400 people who had come here earlier. They rested in the city for a night and then made contact again. Large ships that can pass through the Qutang Gorge arrive at the riverside ferry early in the morning to wait for boarding.
“It takes less than one day to take a boat ride from Baidi City to Wushan County, which is the border of Jianping County in Jingzhou. It takes another two days from Wushan County to reach Yiling County in Yidu County. , that is where the former ruler of Shu merchants was defeated by Soochow general Lu Yi. The destination of our trip was when our father was the governor of Jincheng County, Liangzhou, where we settled. It's not a problem." Xin Ran stood by the river, watching the people accompanying him busy carrying things onto the boat, and said to Xin Hui and others beside him. "During the late Shang Dynasty, when Dong Zhuo was in chaos, Emperor Xuan's brother also led his family to leave Wen County, Hanoi and go to Liyang.Although we are far away from our homeland now, things in this world are interdependent with blessings and misfortunes, so how can we know that this move is not a good thing..."
"A good thing? Xin Ran, you have done such evil and still want to run away? "While Xin Ran was talking to the people around him, a voice came from the upper reaches of the river.
Everyone's expressions changed when they heard the voice, and they looked in the direction of the voice. I saw a bamboo raft on the river in the distance coming towards me from upstream at high speed. There was a person standing on the bamboo raft, holding a bamboo pole. I couldn't see the face clearly from a distance, but from such a distance, the wind was strong in the valley. Even though the waves on the Wuxiao River were turbulent, it was still clearly heard in everyone's ears, which showed how deep this person was.
"He is a noble prince. "Xin Wan had a look of surprise on her face. She had been arranged to leave Deyang City early that day. She didn't know anything about what happened in the city later. As soon as she said these words, Xin Ran and Xin Hui's expressions changed. He turned pale.
"Xin Hui, take your sister on board first. Xin Ran made a decisive decision: "The others are ready to meet the enemy." ”
When he learned that the Deyang City was occupied by the refugees and not even one of the elite soldiers of the Bo Dao people in the city escaped, although Zhou Xing knew that there must be something wrong internally, he could There was no relevant information. Although he was anxious, there was nothing he could do. It was not until two days ago, when Duan Yu, who had not yet recovered from his arrow wound, rode back to their camp in Jiangyang that he knew what had happened in Deyang City. .
After Xin Hui left, Huo Yan quickly put out the fire, but the elite army of Bodao people was almost wiped out. Only those who braved the fire first were left. Among those who were seriously injured by bows and arrows, Duan Yu was extremely strong and managed to survive despite being hit by five arrows. After two days of rest, he was able to get out of bed and move around immediately. He was sent back to the camp where Zhou Xing was.
After hearing Duan Yu explain what happened, Zhou Xing was so angry that he never expected that people's hearts could be so bad. To this point. Just to avoid punishment, he framed so many innocent people and even those who had rescued and helped him to death.
He was so angry that he vowed to do it. Even if he goes to the end of the world, he will kill Xin Ran to seek justice for Qiao Feng and the others.
Xin Ran looked at the small bamboo raft that came as fast as a flying arrow, feeling puzzled and horrified. From the momentum of the other party coming forward, he could feel the other party's determination to never look back. He didn't know that there was something wrong with Huo Yan that made Zhou Xing know so quickly that he was directing all this behind the scenes. He didn't have time to think about this problem. What he wondered about was how a dignified Lord Ting dared to come alone to seek revenge for hundreds of his subordinates.
These days, human life is worthless, let alone the lives of civilians. .
The lives of civilians are not valuable, but the life of Tinghou is valuable. He is not only the hero who killed the national traitor Shen Xiu, but also the son-in-law of the Jinyang Wang family. A member of the Wang family in Jinyang.
This is such a hesitation., he did not immediately order the surrounding monks to shoot at Zhou Xing, but just watched helplessly as Zhou Xing jumped off the bamboo raft and rushed towards him.
"Marquis Zhou," Xin Ran frowned and said loudly: "You and I have noble status, why do we have to fight to the death for some common people? I, Xin, have done something wrong in this matter first. I'm here to apologize. You can ask me whatever you want, Xin will say nothing." "Apologise?" Zhou Xing looked at the other person's matter-of-fact expression, and his heart burned with anger. . He didn't understand why something involving so many lives seemed so insignificant to the other party. "If an apology is useful, then why do you need a sword? Xin Ran, go underground and apologize to them in person."
"You surnamed Zhou, don't bully others." Xin Ran also said at this time He said angrily: "Don't think that because you are the son-in-law of the Wang family in Jinyang, I don't dare to touch you. With so many of us, are we still afraid of you? I advise you to think twice before acting and not to be impulsive, otherwise everyone will be hurt." If you mess with the other party, you will lose face."
"Why are you talking so much nonsense?" Zhou Xing sneered, took a step forward, and stabbed Xin Ran with the three-foot-long bamboo pole. .
The pennies came so quickly!
Xin Ran hurriedly stepped sideways and turned around. At the same time, she hurriedly waved her sword and slashed at Penny. At the same time, she shouted: "Just shoot the arrow, just don't shoot him to death."