Along with the shouts at the foot of the mountain, there were also screams and screams, which seemed to be ringing in my ears, and the moonlight above my head seemed to be darkened.
After a moment of pause, someone finally reacted first.
The man who was begging for water by the roadside suddenly stood up and pushed down an old man not far away, snatched the water bag from her arms, and ran forward with all his strength.
The bandits are coming, and those who are left behind will suffer. Who can care about whom at this time?
After the man ran away, someone else from the crowd followed him.
When these people were running away, they had already figured it out. If the bandits did not come after them, they would naturally gather together. But if the bandits came over, they would have to escape first. There were too many old, weak, women and children in the team.
It will definitely become a drag.
Some people took the lead and left first, while others hesitated even though they didn't move.
Even before the bandits came up, there was already chaos.
"Didn't you say that the government officials were dealing with bandits? Why did the bandits come up so quickly?"
"Are you lying to us?"
Someone raised their head, and everyone looked at the Zhao family and Mr. Song on Zhao Xueyi's back. The people who were running away with them were Zhao Xueli and Mr. Song. When everything was going smoothly, everything was fine. But now there is some trouble, and things begin to worry.
Resentful and eager to find a culprit.
"Where are Zhao Xueli and the others now?"
"Yeah, did they leave first?"
"Why are you panicking?" In the noisy voice, Mrs. Yang's loud voice finally came into use, "Zhao Xueli is not here, but his mother, wife and children are here, will he leave us and run away?"
Mrs. Yang's words made those people shut up temporarily.
Mr. Song glanced at Old Mrs. Yang. This wizened and thin old lady could be useful at critical moments. No wonder she could raise such a smart granddaughter.
Zhao Luoyang also said: "My father and uncles have been following at the end because they are afraid that the bandits will catch up. Even if the bandits catch up, they have only reached the foot of the mountain. Now we are in chaos ourselves. How will we deal with those thugs later?"
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"Who knows if you are telling the truth?"
Although there were no more questions, those who had spoken before had already stepped forward, obviously not preparing to move forward with everyone else.
"Don't worry about them. They just want to find a reason to leave." Mr. Song looked at Zhao Luoyang. "When the disaster comes, we will fly separately. I am afraid that others will be involved. It is easier to run alone, but I ask you not to meet the bandits, otherwise there will be no choice.
There is no end in sight, and the wolf will always keep an eye on the sheep that strays from the herd.”
Zhao Luoyang turned to look at everyone: "My father and uncle will definitely do their best to stop the bandits. We don't know whether the shouting at the foot of the mountain just now was the relocating people or the bandits. Maybe the mountain bandits were chasing after them.
The bandits were short of manpower and deliberately disrupted us just so that we could split up and go on our way, so that they could take the opportunity to harm others."
"My father said when he left that if bandits are found at the foot of the mountain, someone will come to inform them. We are still on our way and waiting for them to send news."
What Zhao Luoyang said made sense, and everyone nodded.
Mr. Song said: "We have made it clear. If you are willing to go with us, you can continue on your way. If you don't want to go, don't force us."
There were fewer people in the fleeing team, but there was no voice of doubt, and everyone moved forward in silence.
Zhao Luoyang went to see her breasts first. She was still in good spirits and her steps were even longer than hers.
Zhao Luoyang went to see his mother, aunt and several younger brothers again. Everyone was able to keep up with them. Zhao Yuanrang, Yuanji and Yuanbao also helped the family with their backpacks.
Her family is doing well, thanks to the good meal they had before. Although the Ding family and the Niu family are worse off than them, they can still persevere.
However, some people in the team were obviously exhausted and gradually stopped.
Those who stopped really couldn't walk. Fortunately, the people around them were willing to help. Everyone supported the old and the young, and no one was left behind.
Zhao Luoyang talked with Shi Jiu in his mind: "We will definitely encounter bandits, right? Even if people from the government office rush over, there is a 80% chance that we will be overtaken by bandits."
Shi Jiu had been paying attention to the surrounding situation, comparing it with the map drawn by Zhao Luoyang, and responded when he heard these words: "According to my estimation, you will be overtaken."
"I think so," Zhao Luoyang said, "When we redeemed the map, all that appeared in the wealth area were knives. If the charm value exchange is related to the wealth area, then it means that this place is very unstable, and even the system is not stable. If it’s not peaceful, I’m afraid the bandits here won’t be that easy to deal with.”
Shi Jiu was a little surprised. She didn't expect Zhao Luoyang to think like this. A little girl who had never traveled far away naturally had no experience in dealing with the current situation, but she made a guess based on the system's reaction, and she was very knowledgeable. reason.
Unknowingly, Zhao Luoyang gained a deeper understanding of the system. Perhaps if this continues, the system will truly become a tool in her hands.
She can also know the secrets that the system is unwilling to reveal through other means.
Maybe if you switch to another system, you will be afraid of such a host and worry about whether you will encounter trouble later.
But Shi Jiu was different. He found it very interesting. He was trapped here. If he had to face a stupid person all the time, he would rather choose to drop his health points to 0.
Shi Jiu said: "It's possible that most of those mountain bandits are deserters." Deserters have experienced war and are naturally more powerful than ordinary bandits.
Zhao Luoyang said: "So we can't keep escaping like this, we have to find a way to deal with those bandits."
Shi Jiu said: "The mountain bandits must have suffered a lot in dealing with the Yamen. The reason why they are still chasing you now is because they feel that the relocated people are unable to resist and can easily rob property. After this incident, Shan The bandits can no longer stay here and steal your food and money before they can use it on the road."
"At times like this, either you die or I live. Don't think that the bandits will show mercy to you, unless they feel that staying here is not good for them."
Zhao Luoyang understood this truth. No one would not be afraid, even those fierce bandits, but if they faced a sheep lying on the ground, no one would flinch.
Shi Jiu said: "One mile further, there is a mountain stream. It is a suitable place for an ambush. When your father and uncles come over, let them ambush there. The relocated people will serve as bait, and the bandits will rush towards the people. They will notice where your father and the others are hiding. When the time comes, your father and the others will suddenly take action. Even though their number is smaller than that of the bandits, they will be able to suppress the bandits if they seize the opportunity."
Zhao Luoyang responded: "Okay." But she was thinking in her heart. She and Shi Jiu had both looked at the map, but she couldn't see anything, but Shi Jiu could arrange it so skillfully, as if these were things he often did.
Zhao Luoyang didn't have time to think too much when he heard his fourth uncle beside him say: "Someone is coming up."
Not knowing if he was a bandit, Zhao Xueyi tightened his grip on the stick in his hand.
"it's me."
Before anyone arrived, Zhao Xueli's voice sounded first.
Zhao Xueyi breathed a sigh of relief.
Zhao Luoyang followed the voice and walked over, seeing the figures of Zhao Xueli and Ding Maosheng.
"how's it going?"
When she saw her son, Mrs. Yang hurriedly asked him.
Zhao Xueli wiped the sweat from his forehead: "The bandits are chasing us."
Really bandits.
Zhao Xueli continued: "But they don't have many manpower now, so they won't be able to catch up for the time being."
Luo Zhenniang also stepped forward and said, "How are you? Are you injured?"
This is a matter of concern to everyone.
"Someone was injured," Zhao Xueli said, "but don't worry, everyone is only slightly injured."
Farm men will definitely be no match for those tough bandits.
Zhao Xueli said one more thing in his mind, now they are all minor injuries. When more and more bandits come later, they may have to fight hard.
"Dad," Zhao Luoyang took Zhao Xueli's hand, "I have something to tell you."