Chapter 105 In the name of running

Author: Ximen Yangzhou

Chapter 105 In the name of running

There was a loud noise outside the Qiao family's camp, and the Qiao servants trotted forward to stop Li Tun, who was coming on horseback.

"Uncle Li, why are you so worried?"

"Tanma reported that there are more than a thousand bandits approaching from the south. General Zhang Xun has led his troops to repel the enemy. We just have to wait patiently."

"More than a thousand thieves? Do you know who they are?"

"Unknown."

While Qiao Wan was deep in thought, Li Tun suddenly saw the flag waving in front of him, and he hurriedly clasped his fists and said goodbye:

"Sir, if the army is summoned for something, the general will come as soon as he leaves. You must not wander around."

"oh"

Qiao Miao nodded slightly.

Da da da.

The sound of horse hooves gradually disappeared, and Mrs. Chen lifted the curtain of the car and called Qiao Wan in.

"Long Yunqi is really here, but he only has more than a thousand people. We're afraid it won't be easy for us to escape." Ms. Chen frowned and said to herself.

Qiao Wei stared at Qiao Min and asked: "Didn't Luo Yicheng explain the situation clearly? The total number of troops here is at least tens of thousands, and he brought more than a thousand people to attack the stone with eggs? Don't you all praise him for being cautious? Is this called caution?

"

"How do I know?"

Qiao Miao shook her head innocently and winked at Qiao Wan.

Qiao Wan rolled her eyes and analyzed in a low voice:

"To be able to gather more than a thousand people in such a short period of time shows that you are really capable. Besides, having more troops may not be useful. Your Majesty has fought several foreign wars, and the strength of the troops was several times that of the opponent. In the end, wasn't he defeated?

Maybe those thousand people are all tigers and wolves, and the third brother forgot to say goodbye that day? Those twenty soldiers are all in high spirits, and they look like they are capable of fighting."

"Yes, mother, eldest sister, and second sister are right." Qiao Miao echoed incessantly.

"To what? Your Majesty's original opponents were Lu Bu and Cao Cao. What did he compare him to?" Qiao Wei shook her head.

Then he motioned to Qiao Min and said: "Third brother, try to find a horse and see if you can go to the front of the battle to persuade him. It's not easy for Long Yunqi to survive until now. Don't lose your life in a daze."

"ah?"

Qiao Wan scratched his head and scratched his head, wondering what kind of virtue and ability he had. How could he go to the front of the formation and point fingers?

Mrs. Chen looked at Qiao Wei in disbelief. The eldest daughter had never passed the examination for the entourage. Why did she suddenly change her temper today?

"Xiao Wei, why are you?"

"My daughter thought about it all night and realized some truth. We are like grass in troubled times. Without the protection of our father, we are actually nothing.

If I were a man, I could still make a splash, but the reality is this. Since fate has this arrangement, why should we hurt others? We will die sooner or later."

There was so much sadness in Qiao Wei's words that her mother Chen couldn't help but sympathize with her.

Mrs. Chen nodded in affirmation, then looked at Qiao Min and said, "Do as your sister said. A man should have the responsibilities of a man."

"But where can I go to look for horses?" Qiao Nian looked confused.

Mrs. Chen frowned and shouted softly: "How do we know? You are the only man left in the Qiao family. You must learn to think of your own solution. If you can't find a horse, just walk to the front of the formation."

"oh"

Qiao Wan bowed his head and exited the carriage, not knowing where to look for the horse. If he had walked to the front of the formation like his mother did, the battle might have been over.

Just as the people on the bridge were melancholy, they suddenly saw a donkey cart pulling a salute.

Qiao Min blinked his eyes and thought that riding a donkey would be fine, so he strode over to it.

Mrs. Chen opened the curtains a crack and observed her son's actions secretly.

When she saw Qiao Miao going to play with the donkey, Mrs. Chen lowered the curtain and sighed: "Miao'er has a soft character, and I'm afraid she won't be able to inherit the general's legacy."

Seeing Chen's disappointed expression, Qiao Wei immediately defended Qiao Wei: "Mom, the third brother is young after all. He knows how to find ways to adapt, so he should still be a good person."

"Is thirteen still young? Long Yun joined the army at the age of fourteen." Mrs. Chen said with a bitter look on her face.

Qiao Wei continued to comfort: "People are different. Long Yunqi has nothing, but our third brother has our protection."

Chen agreed: "Xiaowei is right. Because she has nothing, she has nothing to fear. Maybe I protected Miao'er too well."

"Mother, the third brother rode away on a donkey, we must have confidence in him."

Qiao Wan opened the curtain, pointed outside and pursed her lips.

Mrs. Chen turned her head to watch. The small figure of the bridge and the donkey complemented each other perfectly.

Although what she did just now was meant to force her, it was a kind of experience for Qiao Min. Mrs. Chen sincerely hopes that her son can grow up.

Although Qiao Min was young, Chen often encouraged him to visit various offices. Many generals in Huainan knew him, so no one held him accountable for leaving his position without permission.

While walking on the bridge, I met an acquaintance. It was Hao Meng who had escorted Qiao Rui back to Huainan. He was later named a pavilion by Yuan Shu to enjoy the blessings in Shouchun.

Because Qiao Rui arranged for Cao Xing for him, Hao Meng came to thank him in person to repay the favor, and Qiao Rui got acquainted with Hao Meng.

"Where are you going, Mr. Qiao?"

"Well, I heard that there are bandits coming. I want to go ahead and have a look to gain some insights."

Hao Meng smiled and said: "Young Master is so courageous at such a young age. He is worthy of being a general. However, the battlefield is not a child's play. You can easily lose your life if you go to the wrong place. Why don't you come with me?"

"What I wish for."

Qiao Min was overjoyed and quickly clasped his fists in thanks.

"Does General Hao know the identity of the thief?"

"The other party didn't raise any banners. He is most likely a traitor from Huainan. General Zhang has not fought with him for a long time, so the prince asked me to go and have a look."

“So that’s how it is”

Huainan Army scouts discovered the enemy's situation, and Yuan Yin sent General Zhang Xun to drive them away.

Zhang Xun approached the formation and saw that the other party did not display any flags. He thought they were a group of ordinary bandits, so he immediately stood in front of the formation, pointed at Long Xiang and shouted:

"How dare you, a little rat, who doesn't know the heights of the world, to provoke the army? If you don't want to die here, get out of here immediately. I won't kill the nameless people with my sword."

Long Xiang did not get angry. He pulled the reins and took two steps forward. He cupped his fists and saluted, saying: "General Zhang, there is no need to be angry. You are not looking for trouble in the future."

"Huh?" Zhang Xun frowned and looked coldly.

"I used to be the Marquis of Qu under the command of General Qiao. I heard that all the officials and people of Shouchun moved to Lujiang. Today I came here to welcome the general's family. I also asked General Zhang for my convenience."

"Brother Qiao's generals? There are many generals who have fallen into disgrace in the past two years. Brother Qiao and I have a comrades-in-arms relationship. How can we hand over his family members to idle people? Who is your name?"

"The last general's surname is Long, and his given name is Xiang. He was originally Quhou, a subordinate of General Qiao, maybe General Zhang."

"Long Xiang?"

When Long Xiang saw Zhang Xun's strange expression, he thought to himself, "Aren't I quite famous in Shouchun? Have you never heard of Long Paopao?"

"The last general has a low official position, General Zhang."

"Hahaha, I really remember you. It's really not easy. You already have your own people. But there are people taking care of you at the Qiao family. Let's go back."

When Long Xiang saw Zhang Xun's polite words, he thought to himself that you are quite shady. You are secretly colluding with Li Tun. Now you want to prevaricate me away? Could it be that I can only rob him by force?

How can we rescue the Qiao family at the minimum cost?

We can't expose that Qiao's family knows the inside story, and now we have to find an excuse to ask for someone else, so we can only move out of Qiao Rui in a hurry.

"The last general was ordered by General Qiao to protect the safety of the descendants of the Qiao family. Now that Shouchun has encountered such a big change, I don't trust anyone else to take care of it, not even Li Tun."
Chapter completed!