The rising sun is like blood, and the earth is barren.
A group of people ran along the trail and passed through a large low hillside. A mountain village appeared in front of them, surrounded by green trees, a gurgling river, and the paddy fields were green, still swaying in the wind. Several farmers were busy doing something. It looked like
It's so quiet and peaceful.
While running, Qin Huaidao carefully observed his surroundings and took note of the terrain, not daring to be careless.
"How far is it?" Luo Zhanghe asked.
"Just go through the woods ahead." County Magistrate Zhao Shuwen quickly pointed to the front and said.
"Brother Yuchi, you two are the queens." Qin Huaidao turned around and looked behind him.
Yuchi and Baolin brothers nodded knowingly, slowed down and kept a certain distance. Qin Huaidao looked at Cheng Chuliang and Cheng Chubi and shouted: "You two, keep an eye on one side and be careful of cold arrows."
"Understood." The two men responded quickly.
"Brother Cheng, explore the road ahead, be careful."
"Understood, drive!" Cheng Chumo hit the horse and galloped away.
Seeing Qin Huaidao being so cautious, Zhao Shuwen turned his head and took a look. He didn't dare to object, but his mind became active, and he suddenly felt that his choice might be the right one.
The group roared away and rushed out of the woods. A valley appeared in front of them, surrounded by mountains on three sides. The mountains were not high, but a little steep, and there were thick bushes. There was no way to go. Facing everyone was the entrance, and a city wall was built to block it.
It was about ten meters high, and someone was patrolling it. When someone came over, the gong sounded loudly.
Although the war has been going on for more than ten years, the village's habit of self-preservation still remains.
The only suspension bridge leading into the valley was pulled up. Qin Huaidao and others rushed closer. This time they found a river below, about four or five meters wide. Qin Huai shouted: "Stop!"
"Herod!"
The war horses neighed, and the people being pulled stood up.
One by one, they tightened their reins and stopped, looking around cautiously. Qin Huaidao saw countless people appearing at the top of the city, bows and arrows drawn, as if they were faced with a formidable enemy, and said: "Master Zhao, your people react quickly enough."
"My lord, this is a joke. I was told yesterday by someone to be careful during this period, so go and call the door." Zhao Shuwen quickly explained, clamped his legs, and let the horse walk forward slowly for a distance, shouting:
"Don't get me wrong, I'm back. Open the door quickly."
There was a commotion on the city wall, and soon, the city gate was lowered.
"Uncle, it doesn't look like there is any deceit." Luo Zhang said in a low voice.
"Don't be careless." Qin Huaidao warned and raised his voice and shouted: "Master Zhao, let your family members come out and follow me to Chang'an. We will not go in."
"Okay, wait a moment." Zhao Shuwen did not refuse, nor did he hit his horse to escape. He shouted loudly: "Who is on the tower, is it my second uncle?"
"It's me. The city gate has been lowered. Come in." A deep voice sounded.
"I'm not going in. Please tell me, my second uncle, please send a message to my family members to come out."
"What is this for?"
"If you have other arrangements, please don't ask."
"Wait!"
Zhao Shuwen turned his horse around and returned. It really didn't look like he was being deceitful. Qin Huaidao didn't dare to be careless and signaled everyone to spread out a little. He quietly took out a knife and held it in his hand, carefully looking at the tower.
After waiting for a moment, suddenly a dense roar came, like thunder rolling from the sky.
Qin Huaidao felt that the ground was shaking. When he looked back, he saw flying dust, as if something was running towards him, but his view was blocked by a hillside. Before he could react, he saw a large group of cavalry roaring towards him, his pupils fierce.
He shrank back and shouted: "It's the pursuers, enter the valley, quickly!"
Everyone reacted quickly, fought hard, and rushed across the suspension bridge into the valley one by one.
Zhao Shuwen shouted: "Second uncle, hurry up and pull the city gate."
"Hurry up and pull the city gate!" a loud voice shouted.
Qin Huaidao pulled the reins and stopped. Looking back, he saw a large turntable on the city gate. Several strong men were struggling to turn it. The rope was stretched straight. Many young men on the city tower were setting up their bows and arrows, aiming at the outside of the city. No one was charging.
He came up to attack himself and secretly breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Zhao Shuwen.
Zhao Shuwen said with excitement: "They must be here. Damn it, they actually broke their promises. Sir, please give me a helping hand to help Zhaojiacun. I promise to tell you everything and cooperate fully, even if I confront them face to face."
No matter what."
"Who is here?" Qin Huaidao took the opportunity to inquire.
"You'll know after you take a look, let's go together?" Zhao Shuwen suggested.
Qin Huai was a very brave Taoist. Since everyone had come in, he couldn't hide from anything. He immediately nodded and motioned for Zhao Shuwen to go forward. He gave everyone a look, and everyone nodded knowingly and tightened their weapons.
Zhao Shuwen turned over and walked forward, but was smart enough not to run away to avoid misunderstanding. Qin Huaidao and Luo Zhang also turned over and chased after him, one on the left and the other on the right. If anything happened, they could control Zhao Shuwen, Cheng Chumo and others immediately.
Then follow behind, keeping some distance just in case.
Everyone hurried up to the tower. An old man came with a few people, looked at Qin Huaidao and others curiously, and said without concealment: "Shu Wen, these people look strange, what happened?"
"We'll talk about it later," Zhao Shuwen said back. He rushed to the wall and took a look, and his face instantly turned gloomy.
Qin Huaidao saw that Zhao Shuwen did not behave abnormally, but he still did not dare to be careless. He gave Luo Zhang a look, and came to the wall to take a look. There were seven or eight hundred cavalrymen galloping towards him, all of them wearing armor and some.
There were swords, bows, and dozens of people holding crossbows. He suddenly frowned and asked, "Is this a regular army?"
"No, it's the caravan."
"Is there such an elite caravan guard?" Qin Huaidao looked at Zhao Shuwen.
Zhao Shuwen solemnly said: "The Taiyuan Wang family's escort team is usually responsible for protecting the Wang family's business throughout the world. They are all composed of domestic slaves. They are loyal and are said to be very powerful in combat."
"With so many, can the imperial court allow them to exist?"
"Which family of the Five Surnames and Qiwang does not have a caravan guard? The imperial court once wanted to ban it, but the Five Surnames and Qiwang jointly resisted and put forward a condition. As long as the imperial court compensates the losses after the caravan accidents, it will be agreed. This is a trap. How can the imperial court agree?
We can't send troops to protect us, we can only acquiesce, but the stipulations are that the number of people should not exceed five hundred, and they are not allowed to hold crossbows or wear armor. This team has completely violated it. Sir, please take a look." Zhao Shuwen pointed to the front and reminded.
Qin Huaidao looked at what he was pointing at, and his face suddenly changed: "Alien?"
Zhao Shuwen said with a firm tone: "Yes, they are the East Turks. After the surrender of the East Turks, some small tribes were quietly incorporated by the Taiyuan Wang family and became private armies. However, they existed in the name of caravan guards and recruited foreign armed forces. The number was excessive, and the individual
It's armor-piercing and equipped with a powerful crossbow, each of which is tantamount to rebellion."
"I'm afraid it's not enough without evidence. The Wang family can just say they don't know anything."
"Xiaoguan also knows that an army of 2,000 people is being trained in a place. Wang Tongbiao, the third son of Mr. Wang Gui, is the commander. They recently raided Mr. Wang's residence. They were the ones in Qinjiazhuang. Xiaguan is responsible for opening roads, supplying food, etc.
There are account books and relevant vouchers for the affairs, and they will be handed over to the adults as long as they survive."
Qin Huaidao was tempted. If he really had the account books and other vouchers, it would be considered as evidence. He looked at the cavalry rushing forward. At least half of them were from foreign races. He was even more furious. He asked coldly: "If you are not from my tribe, your heart must be
Wei, the Wang family deserves to die, listen to me later and get some information."
"Here!"
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