There are one hill and eight buildings in the Northern Prefecture of the Eastern Jin Dynasty Chapter 237: If you fail to escape illegally, your life will be at risk
Chapter 237: If you fail to escape illegally, your life will be at risk
While they were talking, there was a sudden sound of horses neighing. Like a conditioned reflex, everyone got into the small ditch and grass beside the valley. Throughout the day, they had escaped from the cavalry's pursuit countless times.
It has almost become an instinctive reaction.
Liu Yi and Mao Qiu jumped into a snow pit almost at the same time. They didn't forget to grab two handfuls of snow and cover themselves completely. Only two eyes were exposed outside the snow, staring in the direction of Ma Ming.
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The figures of several horses slowly appeared from the other side of the valley, but they were different from ordinary war horses. There were no riders on the horses, and these horses were swaying their tails leisurely and grazing with their heads down.
Maoqiu opened his eyes wide and wondered: "What's going on? Are you following the horse?"
Liu Yi stared at these horses motionless and whispered: "Wait and see." After a short while, there were a dozen such horses grazing while walking, and Liu Yi breathed a sigh of relief.
He murmured, "Could it be that he really abandoned his horse?"
Liu Yi smiled slightly: "Maybe some powerful guys, when faced with the pursuit of cavalry, killed those chasing cavalry, and then rode these horses to the river. They have probably crossed the river. Alas
, it seems that among those of us participating in the competition, there are still people who are better than us."
Maoqiu laughed, stood up, shook the snow off his body, and said, "It can't be Liu Yu."
Liu Yi's eyes flashed coldly: "It really might be them. I thought of a good idea. These horses all have saddles, and there are some scattered armors on the side. If we put them on and dress up as pursuers,
Maybe we can just cross the river."
Maoqiu nodded, waved his hand, and led the brothers who had not withdrawn from the game to step forward to put on their armor. The dozen or so other skirmishers who followed him also stepped forward, leading the horses and wearing armor.
Wearing armor, Liu Yi stood there with a smile, arms folded, watching these people gradually go away, with a sneer at the corner of his mouth.
Liu Cui walked up to him, scratched his head and wondered: "Brother, why don't we go horseback riding? The guy named Mao took everything away."
A hint of coldness flashed in Liu Yi's eyes: "Nothing is free in the world. If these things are here but not used by others, there must be something wrong. Let's follow Maoqiu and see. If they become successful, let's take them again.
It won’t be too late, if it doesn’t work, you should explore the way for us, why not?!”
Liu Cui suddenly understood, nodded and said: "Brother is really smart, what about us?"
Maoqiu suddenly turned around and said, "Brother Xile, do you want to divide the horses between you?"
Liu Yi smiled and waved his hand: "We have many tribesmen, and this horse is not enough. You cross the river first, and we will take the horse to cross the river after we pass. It's okay."
Maoqiu laughed, turned around and cupped his hands: "Then brother, I will be disrespectful."
Half an hour later, we were on the riverside, in the direction of Garan Mountain Crossing.
Liu Yu and others were lurking in the grass, staring at the ferry. It was already the fourth watch, but the lights were brightly lit. Dozens of sergeants were holding torches and guarding the ferry. From time to time, some riders would ride along the river.
Okay, dozens of ferries have been collected at the ferry port. It is pitch black above the river, and there is not even a boat crossing the river.
Liu Yu frowned tightly, and Tan Pingzhi sighed: "It's just an internal trial. It's like the barbarians actually fighting to the river. What's the matter? Do we really have to swim across the river without a boat?
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Liu Yu shook his head: "The water flow here at the ferry is slower. Even if you want to swim, you have to swim from here. We wait and see. If it doesn't work, we can only take the opportunity to break through here and seize the boat to cross the river."
He Wuji said in surprise: "Seize the ship and cross the river? This will alarm the defenders."
A cold light flashed in Liu Yu's eyes: "Then we have to seize the opportunity to make a surprise attack. I calculated that a wave of rangers will come every two quarters of an hour. We need to control the ferry within two quarters of an hour and then swim across the river.
Go. Otherwise, if something is wrong here, the defenders on the other side will be notified. The best result for us is just to rush all the way, and we may not be able to make it to the end."
Liu Jingxuan said bitterly: "Dad clearly doesn't want us to win. This is unfair."
Liu Yu smiled slightly: "Otherwise, how can we select strong soldiers who are both wise and brave? On the battlefield, what is fair and unfair? I think it's good. Let's wait a little longer."
Before he finished speaking, he heard the sound of horse hoofbeats, coming from the valley behind everyone. Wei Yongzhi muttered: "The wave of cavalry in front just left, why are they coming again? Could they be the ones chasing us?"
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Liu Yu shook his head and whispered: "Silence, there is a situation."
Everyone lowered their heads and saw more than ten riders wearing leather armor and riding war horses heading towards the ferry. He Wuji frowned: "Those horses..."
Liu Yu covered He Wuji's mouth and said in a low voice: "It seems that someone in the same camp has picked up our horse. Please don't talk and let's see if they can get through."
Having said this, a serious-looking sergeant from the group headed by Dukou held a torch and shined it on the leading knight. Maoqiu's familiar face suddenly came into view. Liu Yu's expression changed, and he thought to himself
:How could it be him?!
The team at the ferry looked up and down at the dozen riders who had arrived, and nodded: "Are you here to patrol the river or to deliver orders?"
Maoqiu smiled slightly: "The general has an order. A small group of enemy troops has crossed the river. The defenders on the south bank need to be on guard. We are here to convey the order."
The team leader frowned: "Do you have a token or official document?"
Maoqiu's face changed, and he said in a deep voice: "The military situation is urgent. Even if there is a token, it is not something that you, a mere team guarding the ferry, can see. Let us cross the river quickly. If we are delayed for a moment, we missed the military situation, and you are
ask!"
The captain's lips curled up: "In that case, you can just cross the river. However, I'm afraid the war horses can't fit in one boat. You get on the boat first. There are horses to ride on at the ferry opposite."
Maoqiu nodded, waved his hand, and all the companions behind him dismounted and got on the boat. One of the boatmen was wearing a raincoat and steering the boat behind, while the other was ferrying. Soon, the boatmen left the shore and reached the middle reaches.
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Liu Jingxuan sighed: "Mom, if I had known, I would have crossed the river like them. Jinu, you made a miscalculation this time."
Liu Yu smiled slightly: "No, I think they are going to be in trouble. This team is guarding the ferry here. How could they be so stupid that they didn't even ask for the password?"
Liu Jingxuan's expression changed, and when he was about to speak, he saw a sudden bright light in the middle of the river. Seven or eight warships suddenly emerged from the foggy river. There were many archers on the warships, aiming at Mao Zedong.
The boat carrying the ball, and with two "pops", the two boatmen all jumped into the river, leaving only the ferry with more than ten people on it, spinning in the middle of the river.