The wind and snow stopped, and the sun appeared.

After three days of chasing and exploring, Yang Zheng and others finally caught up with the evacuated brigade of Yangjiazhuang in the afternoon of the fourth day.

At this moment, everyone has arrived at the redwood forest on the east bank of the Liusha River.

Yang Zheng looked at the sun in the sky and found that the sun was setting in the west, and it was about to be evening.

The redwood forest is very close to the quicksand river, only a few miles away.

Originally, if there was a boat to cross the river, everyone would not have to sleep here at all, because if they did not leave the border of Daliao for a moment, everyone's situation would never be safe.

No one knows when Da Liao's pursuers will appear.

However, to everyone's rejoicing, they fled to the quicksand river along the way, and although they were intercepted by several garrisons of local counties and towns, they were all repelled by the crossbowmen and gunners in Yangjiazhuang.

The county garrison of Daliao, in terms of the quality of soldiers and weapons and equipment, could not catch up with the regular army of Daliao, let alone the elite bandit suppression troops in Mobeihou.

Therefore, under the escort of Zhao Tiequan and Yang Xiu, Yangjiazhuang's large army was able to rush to the quicksand river without danger.

After a simple dinner, all the core members of Yangjiazhuang gathered in Yang Zheng's tent and held a meeting to discuss how to cross the river. At the same time, two groups of strong men were also arranged, taking turns to patrol and keep vigil to guard against the attack of officers and soldiers.

Inside the tent, more than a dozen core members led by Yang Zheng, Yang Meng, Zhao Tiequan, and Liu Shengyuan gathered around the stove and started an extremely important meeting.

Yang Zheng took a sip of hot tea, looked at everyone and said, "We must find a way to cross the river tomorrow, otherwise if we delay any longer, the situation will only become more and more unfavorable for us." ”

Zhao Tiequan frowned and said: "It's a pity that there are no people around here, and I haven't found any ships on the quicksand river, otherwise, we only need to buy a few boats to cross the quicksand river smoothly." ”

"Is anyone familiar with this area?" Yang Zheng looked at everyone again, "Can you find the boat?" ”

Everyone shook their heads, and said that there were not many families on this barren Shahe border, let alone to find a boat.

At this time, Liu Shengyuan suddenly spoke: "Owner, now is not as good as spring, plus the snow has melted and frozen in the past few days, and there are no boats passing on the quicksand river, so we can only figure out a way by ourselves." ”

Yang Zheng said: "What can Mr. do?" ”

Liu Shengyuan lowered his head and thought for a while, and said: "Weaving a raft to cross the river, anyway, there are large forests on the east bank of the Liusha River, and it shouldn't be a problem to make some rafts." ”

Hearing this, everyone couldn't help but nod their heads, thinking that this plan was feasible.

But Yang Zheng said with some concern: "We have so many people in Yangjiazhuang, and there are a lot of materials, it is estimated that a lot of rafts are needed, if this is the case, I am afraid that it will be delayed for a long time to make these rafts." ”

Liu Shengyuan nodded and said, "If everyone speeds up and rushes to work, they should be able to cross the river before sunset tomorrow, but it will be delayed by a day." ”

Yang Zheng lowered his head and muttered for a moment, "This is the only way, we have no other way!" ”

After that, he turned his gaze to Yang Xiu and asked, "Have you received any news from the outside today, has the army of Mobei Hou arrived in Wu'an County?" ”

Yang Xiu nodded and said, "I just received a letter from Shangbao, Mo Beihou led an army of 10,000 and arrived in Wu'an County yesterday. ”

Hearing this, everyone's hearts sank, and they were secretly a little nervous.

"How far is Wu'an County from here?" Yang Zheng asked.

"Close to three hundred miles!"

Liu Shengyuan knew what Yang Zheng was worried about, and said slowly: "Even if Mobei Hou sends cavalry to chase after him, he won't be able to get here in three days." ”

Yang Zheng took a deep breath and said, "Mobei waited for the Wu'an County seat that arrived yesterday, according to the time calculation, we only have one day tomorrow, so no matter what, we must cross the river before it gets dark tomorrow!" ”

Hearing this, Yang Meng and Yang Shiyuan suddenly stood up, "Big brother, without further ado, since time is pressing, then we will cut down trees overnight and make rafts to cross the river." ”

Yang Zheng was a little moved and was about to agree.

At this time, Liu Shengyuan suddenly waved his hand and said, "It's not appropriate." ”

Yang Meng, Yang Shiyuan and the others were stunned for a moment, and wondered: "Sir, what's wrong with us seizing the time to make a raft?" ”

Liu Shengyuan sighed: "Now that the sky is dark, if you don't light the torch to illuminate, it will be difficult to act at all, besides, along the way, we have been targeted by the flying eagle spies of Daliao, if they see our main force scattered at night, if we implement the plan to break one by one, we will be very passive." You must know that the flying eagle spies of Daliao are extremely good at lurking assassinations, before dawn, we had better not be separated easily, otherwise, who will protect the old and weak women and children in this camp? ”

As soon as these words came out, everyone couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.

Yang Zheng nodded again and again: "What Liu Shengyuan said is not unreasonable, if you are not afraid of 10,000, you are afraid of what happens, since you have already arrived at the east bank of the Liusha River, then we will wait until dawn tomorrow to act, now everyone go back and take a break to rest, stay vigilant at any time, and get up early tomorrow." ”

"Yes, owner!"

Everyone said goodbye and left, but Liu Shengyuan did not leave.

Seeing this scene, Yang Zheng's heart moved, knowing that he must have something to discuss with him.

After everyone had walked away, Yang Zheng sat down next to the fire again, glanced at him, and asked, "What else does Mr. have to advise?" ”

Liu Shengyuan waved his hand and said with a smile: "The owner of the village said that he laughed, and he would never dare to give advice, but there are some things that I want to talk to the owner alone." ”

"Sir, please!"

"The owner of the village, if he crosses the quicksand river this time, he will completely leave the border of Daliao, and when the time comes, I don't know what the owner of the village has planned?"

Yang Zheng lowered his head and thought for a while, and said, "First find a place for everyone to settle down, at least lead everyone to survive." ”

Yanagi nodded, "It's natural. ”

Yang Zheng said: "Mr. once said that the west bank of the Liusha River is a wild and borderless land, I don't know what the situation over there is?" ”

Liu Shengyuan knew what he was thinking, so he said slowly: "On the west bank of the Liusha River, although it is a borderless land, there are many foreign gang forces, if we cross the river, we must take refuge in some Han gang forces and be protected by them." ”

Hearing this, Yang Zheng frowned and said: "I don't like it the most, if I cross the river, I will definitely stand on my own mountain, and I will not be controlled by anyone!" ”

As soon as these words came out, Liu Shengyuan's eyes couldn't help but light up, "The owner really has great ambitions!" ”

After speaking, I saw him take out a map from his sleeve, point to an icon on the west bank of the Liusha River and say: "Owner, if we cross the river, sixty miles ahead, there is a small city by the mountains, called Qingshi Fort, where there are thousands of exiled Han people mining for the Liao people, and now it is controlled by a Khitan horse gang, if the owner has the courage, he will capture the Qingshi Fort and become the foothold of Yangjiazhuang in the Western Wilderness!" At the same time, the Han people who were enslaved by the Khitans in the bluestone fort will definitely be dead set on the owner of the village and be grateful to Dade! ”

"Storming the city sounds like a good thing......"

Yang Zheng touched his chin, and secretly moved, "I just don't know how many Khitans are stationed in the bluestone fort, if there are too many people, I'm afraid that my own number of people will not be enough!" ”