Chapter 193: Good Times Have No Good Intentions
The green hills are continuous, but it is a good scenery. It's just that the farther Su Qiang goes, the more depressed her mood becomes.
There are homeless people resting on the side of the road from time to time, helping the old and the young, and their faces are full of dust. Fortunately, it is early autumn and the weather is not too cold. If it is winter, I am afraid that there are not a few people who die of cold and starvation.
The road was narrow, and she was afraid that the horses' hooves would startle the homeless, so she often dismounted and led the way for a while.
"This girl," said an old woman who was boiling water on a firewood by the side of the road, waving her hand, "how can you go north?" You can't go, you can't go! ”
Su Qiang lifted her hood and nodded, "I know there's a war going on in the north." ”
"Hey!" The old woman sighed heavily: "Do you know what to do with the war?" The Jin people slaughtered an entire village ten days ago! My daughter-in-law's mother's house is from that village, and there are only three people in the whole village. ”
As she spoke, the woman behind her, who was breastfeeding the baby with her back to the road, lowered her head and cried, tears dripping on the child's face, and she hurriedly reached out to wipe it. The ignorant baby giggled.
Su Qiang's face froze, and said: "The Jingbei Third Route Army is already resisting the enemy, is it possible to retreat one after another?" ”
"The officials and soldiers protect the people, but how can they protect them." The old woman motioned to Su Qiang to untie the water bladder, poured a pot of water on her, and said in a sad voice: "The defense line was torn open by the Jin soldiers, and they went back and forth to plague the people. Didn't we drag our families and run for our lives? My son was also conscripted, and I, an old immortal, have to protect my daughter-in-law and grandson, right? ”
Su Qiang glanced at them. The old and the young, not to mention the long way to flee south, are the wicked among the displaced people, and it is not easy to be on guard.
When they leave their homes, they are like live fish on a board, with little life.
She took the water bladder and pulled a crossbow from under the saddle.
"Will it work?"
The old woman took the crossbow suspiciously and looked at Su Qiang puzzled. The nursing woman behind him had pulled down her shirt and turned around, with a hint of shame on her face.
"I will." She handed the child to the old woman, took the crossbow and wound it: "My father is in the army, and he taught me. ”
"That's good." Su Qiang nodded and said, "Let's defend yourself." ”
"Then you ......," said the old woman, thinking that this woman had a horse, and seemed to have a skill, and it would be nice if she could go south with her.
Su Qiang had already turned over and got on the horse, her face was gloomy, and she no longer cared about the passers-by, and quickly rode north.
This war must end early.
Since the Jin people are here, they will not dare to make trouble within fifty years.
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"Newspaper Newspaper"
The military situation is urgent, and Ah Rao, who is used to laughing on weekdays, has no smile on his face.
After listening to the news, Li Cong stared at the five thousand elite soldiers in front of him and raised his hand.
In the military formation, a fast horse flew from east to west, and the flag on the horse waved a signal, and everyone turned around at the same time to look at the high platform where Li Cong was standing.
It is said to be a high platform, but it is actually the top of a circle where prey is raised in an abandoned hunting ground. There used to be many hunters living in Wupo Mountain, and they kept the prey that they couldn't shoot after they hunted it. Now that the Orion has moved away, the place left behind is a good place to shelter.
"Soldiers!" Li Cong's voice was high, echoing in the valley: "The big war is coming, and this palace wants to tell you something." ”
The sergeants were silent.
Since the Northern Army was assembled, it has only fought a few small encounters. This time, they trekked for several days to reach Mt. Wupo, and everyone knew that there must be a great battle waiting for them.
Li Cong's voice sounded: "Please turn your head and look at the people around you, because this time, it may be the last time you will see them alive." In this battle, most of you will die. ”
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