Chen Ao was taken aback, slapped the table, and said loudly: "Quick! Gather all the departments and evacuate to the south!"

A few commanders didn't say a word, they just ran away. Zhao Ling and Long Qingping also looked a little flustered, and they were at a loss for a while. Chen Ao held Zhao Ling's hand, and seeing that she looked nervous, he knew that she must be frightened. Don't look at Zhao Ling, who was a well-known figure in the evil sect in the rivers and lakes in the past, but I am afraid that the dead people she has seen in the past few days are only more than she has seen in the past 20 years. A girl's family, it's strange if you can't be afraid.

Chen Aowen comforted: "Don't be afraid, it'll be fine!"

Zhao Ling nodded and said softly, "I'll help you pack your things!"

Seeing her hurriedly walk out of the door, Chen Ao sighed and suddenly grabbed Long Qingping's hand. Long Qingping looked at him suspiciously and asked, "What are you doing?"

Her tone was stiff, but she hadn't lost her breath yet. Chen Ao couldn't help but feel that this simple girl who loved to hold grudges was very cute, smiled slightly, and said, "You must protect Zhao Ling well later, you know?"

Long Qingping looked at him deeply, didn't say anything, and nodded heavily. A few people didn't have anything, packed up and stepped on their respective horses, and stood at the door of the street. I saw people fleeing in all directions, and the entire city of Jizhou was in a mess, with the sound of crying and shouting everywhere.

Chen Ao sighed and said, "We can escape, but what about these people?"

Zhao Ling comforted: "This Empress Dowager Xiao of Liao State is an unusual woman, if she wants to establish a meritorious career, she will definitely not condone her subordinates to kill the people indiscriminately." ”

Chen Ao nodded, and only hoped that Empress Dowager Xiao could have such thoughts as Zhao Ling. After a short time, Yao Zhou rushed over with the forbidden army. In addition to the soldiers who died defending the city during these days, there were still 20,000 people in the whole army. Moreover, there are many military horses in Jizhou City, and Yao Zhou divided the horses, and almost every two people can have a horse. As a result, the pace of the march was greatly accelerated.

Chen Ao did not hesitate any longer, and ordered Yao Zhou to lead the army to run south after he broke off. The south gate had been wide open, and the people fled with the defenders, and the scene was a little out of control for a while. Chen Ao wanted to order people to maintain order, but he underestimated the power of these people's survival instincts. After trying a few times, no one listened to him at all.

Chen Ao had no choice but to send people on the side of the road to intercept the Liao army attacking the city, so that more people could escape from the city. After holding out for about an hour, Yao Zhou also led the men and horses of his headquarters to rush over. As soon as Chen Ao saw their embarrassed appearance, he knew that the Liao army must be pursuing, and immediately ordered the whole army to leave the city immediately.

Out of the city is a large river that winds its way to the northeast. Chen Ao led people to rush the bridge and just wanted to cut the bridge. The Liao army on the other side had already chased over, and the arrows were like locusts, and the Song soldiers could not get close to the bridge at all. Chen Ao had no choice but to give up the idea of breaking the bridge and continue to run south.

Zhao Ling pointed to a densely wooded mountain in front of him and said, "Not all of us are cavalry, and we will definitely not be able to outrun the Khitans." The mountain ahead is steep and precipitous, and it should last a while. ”

Although everyone felt that although they could occupy the geographical advantage by going up the mountain, if the Liao army surrounded the mountain, it would be equivalent to putting so many people in a cage. But look at the footmen who are running behind, all of them are so tired and panting that they can't say anything against it. If you go up the mountain, you may fall into a trap, but if you don't go up the mountain, most of the people will die of exhaustion first.

Chen Ao immediately ordered the army to go to the mountains and woods. He glanced back at the other side of the river, and saw a black-armored man at the head of the Liao army also looking at him. Although he was far away, he could see that the man was tall and strong, with a beard like a steel needle, and a hideous look on his face.

The man waved his hand and ordered his men to cross the river. However, the river is a tributary of the Yellow River, and it is now summer, and the river is swollen and the water is fast. The horses of the Liao army are all grassland horses, perhaps the first time they saw the magnificence of the Yellow River, they did not dare to go to the bridge. As a result, the Liao army was delayed for a long time, so that the Song soldiers were able to calmly ascend the mountain.

Chen Ao led people to rush into the mountains and forests, only to find that the depth of this forest is really indescribable. I'm afraid that even if the Liao army mobilizes tens of thousands of elite soldiers, it will not be easy to search this mountain forest. Moreover, the Khitans were suitable for field warfare in open land and were not good at jungle warfare. If he really entered this forest, he was afraid that Song Bing would be able to take advantage of it. Everyone couldn't help but admire Zhao Ling's quick wit.

Chen Ao remembered that when he was in Biqing Village, he was also in the mountains dealing with Tian Feihu of the Tianma Gang. I didn't expect that today, when I became a general, I would have to go back to the mountains and forests to fight guerrillas, which is really a bit funny.

He smiled wryly and told everyone to rest on the spot and replenish their food. Although the incident happened in a hurry, it was too late to transport the grain and grass. But fortunately, there are many birds and animals in the mountains and forests, and there are several mountain springs, so I don't have to worry about filling my stomach. The only hidden danger is that when you make a fire and cook, it is easy to expose your position. To this end, several generals organized manpower to improve the fire pits of the marching rebellion to minimize the light and smoke of the fire.

Chen Ao found an open place where he could observe the Liao army crossing the bridge. The Liao army was not in a hurry, and waited for a while after crossing the river, and only after tens of thousands of people had been assembled, did they begin to chase after them. They seemed to have expected that this group of Song soldiers would not be able to run far.

Chen Ao remembered the black-armored Liao general he had seen by the river just now. The man was not small, riding on horseback. This kind of bearing can never be possessed by those men who herd horses on the grassland.

Chen Ao sighed, and secretly sighed, he finally wanted to do something serious, how could he have so many tribulations!

Zhao Ling was on the side, seemed to see his thoughts, and said with a smile: "Heroes are not so easy to be!"

Chen Ao didn't want to be looked down upon by his own woman, so he pouted and said, "Hmph, your husband and I have long been heroes!"

Zhao Ling pursed his lips and smiled, and he didn't break it, which was to save him some face. However, Long Qingping snorted and said, "I still want to be a hero, but I actually peeked at ......."

Chen Ao knew that she wanted to mention that day that she peeked at the girl's bath, so she hurriedly interjected and diverted the topic. The three of them watched for a while, and then returned to the army and simply ate a little dry food. After resting for a while, the army continued deeper into the woods. By the time it was almost dark, there were already tall trees all around, and I couldn't hear the slightest sound from below.

Chen Ao ordered everyone to camp here, and ordered two people to climb to the top of a large tree to observe the movements of the Liao army. After a short time, the two men replied that the Liao army did not go up the mountain, but set up camp at the foot of the mountain. Looking at the scale of the lights in the camp, I am afraid that there are 10,000 or 20,000 people.

Chen Ao nodded, discussed with Zhao Ling and several commanders, and agreed that the Liao army would not dare to rush up the mountain at night, and everyone could at least have a good night's sleep tonight. But what about tomorrow, and where do you flee tomorrow?