Chen Zhongqian didn't quite understand, so the old man said, "I am a calligrapher and a master in Yun'an County. I have led the previous magistrates. No one knows the situation in Yun'an County better than me."
This is surprising. I thought this was just an ordinary old man from Yun'an County, but I didn't expect that he was actually from the Yamen.
I just went there and didn’t know anything about it, so it would be much more convenient to have someone with me who is familiar with the local situation.
Chen Zhongqian asked, "But don't you want to join your friends?"
The old man sighed, "It was just that I was forced to have no choice. Now that the flower hunter is here, I see hope again. Naturally, I hope that the people of Yun'an County can live a good life. It's good that I can do my best."
Chen Zhongqian saluted him, "If the old man is willing to help, Zhong Qian would be grateful."
The old man quickly helped him up, "Your Excellency is willing to come to Yun'an County to serve, so I should thank you. My last name is Xie and my name is Changwen. Your Excellency is my superior, so I will address you by my first name."
Chen Zhongqian smiled and said, "I will call you Uncle Wen from now on."
Uncle Wen was so flattered that he wished he could go back to Yun'an County now. He had obviously been thinking of leaving not long ago.
He thought of what Xiaoduo had just said, that there is hope while alive. If there is no hope now, it does not mean there will be no hope in the future. It really makes sense.
Let's spend tonight first and rush on our way to Yun'an County as soon as daybreak. There is a group of thieves in this place. It is really not safe to stay for a long time.
A group of people closed their eyes and rested. Chen Zhongqian and Lin Xixi were still listening to what was going on around them.
After about an hour, Lin Huihe heard a rush of footsteps and immediately opened his eyes.
Chen Zhongqian also reacted. The two looked at each other, listened carefully, and confirmed that someone was coming this way. They immediately stood up and prepared.
Chen Zhongqian went over to see the situation, while Lin Yuxi woke up the others. They could no longer stay in this place. As expected, the group of people did not give up and planned a sneak attack at night.
Everyone knew what was going on, so they didn't have any doubts when they were woken up, and immediately packed up their things and got on the carriage.
Chen Zhongqian came back soon, "There are about a dozen people coming this way. They probably don't know where we are and are looking for us in the woods."
Lin Joy nodded, "Get in the car and leave first."
Although there will be movement when the carriage moves, it will be easier to find the other party, but the woods are so big, and you will be found sooner or later if you stay here, so it is better to take a gamble.
When the carriage started to move, Lin Yuxi heard someone talking behind him, and those people noticed.
The coachman drove the carriage very quickly. It was dark and he couldn't see the road clearly, so he walked based on his feeling.
There may be a cliff in front of you, and someone is chasing you behind you. This is simply a gamble with your life.
Chen Zhongqian gave Lin Xixi a crossbow, and the two of them lay down behind the car to observe. If anyone approached, they would shoot at him immediately.
Both of them were ordinary people and did not want to see blood. During the day, Chen Zhongqian just shot an arrow next to him as a deterrent.
But it's different now. If you don't hurt the other party, the other party will hurt you.
Wenbo is an example. Those people have no humanity and cannot possibly just steal things.
The people behind gradually approached and lit torches, so that Chen Zhongqian and Lin Yuxi could see more clearly.
"Stop, or I will kill you all!"
Lin Joy shot in the direction of the sound and heard someone shouting. He must have shot someone.
Her hands shook. Even if it was for self-defense, seeing blood for the first time was a shock to her.
"Grandma! I'm outflanking you. I have to stop these people no matter what. I don't believe it."
The people behind spread out. They were obviously very familiar with the terrain of the woods, which was completely different from Chen Zhongqian and his group.
In this way, no matter which direction they run, the other party will know the terrain ahead before them.
It's midnight now, and it's still early before dawn. It's easy to get caught by them if you run like this.
Lin Yuxi gritted her teeth. She didn't want to die in the hands of a group of bandits. It was too frustrating.
Those individuals gradually formed a semicircle, and the coachman continued to drive forward, but suddenly the speed slowed down.
Chen Zhongqian asked, "What's going on?"
"Chen Tanhua, there is a dead end ahead. We have to go up the mountain. The carriage will definitely not be able to go up." The coachman's voice was full of despair. He really couldn't think of what else to do now.
Chen Zhongqian thought for a while, "Don't panic, everyone. There is no end to the road. Isn't it possible that we can still go up the mountain? We haven't reached a dead end yet."
That being said, where have the two coachmen seen this battle before?
It was so dark and we didn’t know the way into the mountains, so the people behind us caught up quickly.
Chen Zhongqian dealt with the thieves at the back of the car, and asked Lin Xixi to see if he could go up the mountain. She often walked in the mountains and was more experienced.
Seeing that the people were about to catch up, Chen Zhongqian fired a few crossbow arrows, which also hurt the people.
There are about a dozen people chasing them, and the more injured the better, so even if they have to fight, their chances of winning will be greater.
Lin Yuxi came back soon, "There is no way to go. We are a group of old and young people. It is not suitable to go up the mountain. We can only fight with them."
Chen Zhongqian nodded, and Lin Yuxi called the two children over, "You have learned the skills from my mother for so long, and my mother really doesn't want to let you take risks, but now there is no way. The thief is chasing me, so I have to take up arms."
Fight with them."
The two children nodded, feeling very scared but not crying.
Xiaoduo is usually quite timid, but now she still picked up her little bow and arrow, "We are going to drive away the bad guys."
Xiaoyu said, "Sister, stand behind me. If someone comes behind you, tell me and you must hide and don't run away."
Chen Zhongqian asked the two coachmen to stay in the car with Wen Bo. They didn't know how to shoot arrows and had never seen such a battle. It was best to stay in the car.
Soon those people caught up with them, and the leader laughed loudly, "Run, you should keep running. There is only one way to go in this forest, and I don't believe you can find the right direction in the dark."
"Isn't there a mountain ahead? Run up the mountain. There are ferocious beasts on this mountain. Instead of letting the tiger eat it, it's better to be obedient and give the things to grandpa."
Chen Zhongqian scolded, "If you want to be my grandfather, it doesn't matter whether you have the destiny or not."
The leader gritted his teeth and said, "If you don't listen to my advice, you are seeking death! Come on brothers, kill all the men, and take the women back and have fun."
There were about ten people on the other side, and they all rushed forward. Lin Yuxi and Chen Zhongqian reached out and knocked two of them down.
Those people who picked up crossbows and pointed them at them were not stupid. They had already suffered losses. Of course they knew how to avoid them, so they were not so accurate.
The leader laughed, "You still dare to resist, I will teach you the rules today before I call for someone else to come!"