Chapter 3 Such a troubled world
Born in a peaceful and prosperous era, no matter how many military books are read, I still can't understand how tragic a war can destroy people's livelihood.
Even if it is just a war in the era of cold weapons!
In any war, the first thing that is unlucky is the people. Army of over 100,000 on both sides gathered together, and the food consumed every day was astronomical. As long as the people around them did not run away, they had to be used as civilians to transport all kinds of supplies. No one was cultivated in the fields, all the food was plundered, and all the fruit trees were cut down to make cars and equipment. Tens of thousands of corpses were hidden on the front line, and bones were also facing each other on the road behind.
The military confrontation between the Song and Liao dynasties began at the beginning of the year, and a fierce battle was fought in Baihegou. Within a radius of hundreds of miles, every village was broken, and only the walls of some wealthy families remained. As long as the people did not act as civilians, they could run away all the people. This is why Xiao Yan was able to stumble between the mountains and fields for two days and no one saw it.
The bones are exposed in the wild, and there are no roosters crowing thousands of miles away. Only one lifeless and deserted village can show that it is a prosperous place with people.
The longer he traveled, Xiao Yan's mood became colder. What era did he come to? Others wanted to wear it, some were prosperous Tang Dynasty, some were Huasong, and some were not Chang'an, but Bianliang. However, he was the most chaotic place in the world at this time, and he looked to wear it wherever he wanted!
Even if the people around him were Yue Fei, they couldn't make him feel better.
Where is the place where you settle down? What should you do to survive?
I have to say that Yue Fei and the others took good care of themselves. There were two people clamping him around at any time. I don’t know if they were worried about his safety or surveillance and guard against him.
Their small team carefully headed north along the road. It turned out that they were afraid of meeting the Liao army in the brigade and blocking the whistle and whistle. These guys were all alone and two horses, coming and going like the wind. If they were discovered, they could not run away. As a result, the rear of the Liao army was surprisingly empty and they did not see the Liao army whistle and surfing in their backs. After a day, they only saw a team carrying grain, and dust rose from a distance, and came slowly. This time was enough for Xiao Yan and Yue Fei and the others to hide 108,000 miles away.
More time, they and the five of them were walking forward on this desolate land.
It was almost night before they got stuck in the edge of a remote village. Niu Gao and the others dug the stove to find firewood and went to the village to find if there were any utensils to boil water. Xiao Yan initially wanted to help, but Yue Fei always stopped him with a smile. He always looked at him tightly at all times. Xiao Yan later felt bored, so he saw that the bonfire was started, so he simply sat down and stared blankly.
The night had already shrouded, and the starlight was projected through the completely unpolluted atmosphere, reflecting the shadows of trees around. In addition to the sound of dry firewood crackling in the fire, there was no one everywhere. The deserted village around us was dead, and it also seemed like a fire had passed. Some houses collapsed, and some were exposed on the roof, like monsters, crouching in the darkness.
The vastness is as lush as the prehistoric world between heaven and earth.
"How much virtue did I have to accumulate in my previous life to travel here..." Xiao Yan held his knees and sat next to the campfire, feeling empty. He didn't dare to think about it deep, for fear that he would cry again if he deep thoughts.
Yue Fei squatted beside him and added firewood into the fire. He looked at Xiao Yan from time to time, as if he was thinking about something. I don’t know how long it took before he suddenly turned around and asked, “Yanei, there is no movement to increase the Liao army along the way. What are the ideas of these Liao dogs? Now the Liao army’s rear route is all presided over by the Changsheng Army, so why don’t even send a little bit of sentry?”
Xiao Yan's body trembled, as if he was awakened from his dream by Yue Fei's question. He turned his head to look at Yue Fei. He thought to himself, don't you know that the so-called Liao Dynasty was already surviving, and the Jurchens were about to fight to Nanjing. The powerful factions in commanding the troops everywhere had their own ideas, including Guo Yaoshi, the commander of the ever-winning army. Except for Yelu Dashi and other deadly hard-working factions, who would really be willing to sacrifice their strength?
"………………Hi, Yue Fei is not one of the commanders of the five military regions of the Southern Song Dynasty later. Now he is a squad leader. He can know the overall situation of the world."
This historical knowledge is the only capital to save his life now. You can't pour beans into bamboo tubes and say everything. Xiao Yan just forced a smile: "...What ministers are there in Yanjing, Liao, and who are the generals in commanding the troops everywhere? I still know some of these. The soldiers are the major affairs of the country, and the people who destroy the family know so clearly..."
Seeing that he was reluctant to speak, Yue Fei didn't ask much, but looked at the fire intently and said softly: "...It's said that the Liao Dog is surviving, and a more powerful Jurchen barbarian emerged from the north. We can take over the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun this time... We have been peaceful for more than a hundred years in Hebei. In fact, in which year, the Liao people won't be able to catch the grass valley on the border? The adults can't understand it's just that they are confused... This time, they are recruiting more for revenge and less for money and food... But if they meet with the Liao Dog, they will still collapse. If the Jurchen barbarians are more powerful, how can they be born in the future?"
Xiao Yan just looked at him and was slightly moved. The hard lines on his face were illuminated by the fire. Although he was just a young man who was not yet old, his worried expression seemed to be an incomparable national warrior.
Feeling Xiao Yan's gaze at him, Yue Fei turned his head and smiled: "Yane, I know you are in a bad mood. I force you to lead the way. After I go back, I will make a big aggrievance. Two hundred and eighty-nine words disappeared overnight. No one feels good. I am just an old lady. This time I join the army, I still hide it from me... Zhang Xian, Wang Gui, Tang Huai and his brothers are all from their hometowns. They recognize me as their brother. Niu Manzi is a little bad-mouthed, but he is not bad-hearted, and pushes me to escape from Ruzhou... I took them to join the army and also bring them back safely. The same goes for you, Yanei. I will keep you safe."
When people were in a downturn, they heard these heartwarming words. Xiao Yan's eyes were a little wet again. It was a bit embarrassing to pee in front of Grandpa Yue. Just as he was about to hide it, a few sounds of broken bricks and tiles suddenly came from the village, and it was spread far away in this quiet night.
Yue Fei stood up, reached out and pulled out the sickle from his waist. He pulled Xiao Yan up and blocked him behind him, and looked at the dark and deserted village. Soon after, he saw Niu Gao and his friends walking out of the village quickly. When he approached, he saw that the faces of several people were ugly and looked unbearable.
"Zhi Ma, it's so miserable! Brother, the well in the village is filled with human corpses, so I can't see it anymore... Liao Gou is so cruel to his people! There is a little girl living. When we went to find the pot of the water, we saw it in the room. It was like a little rat. I don't know if it's the bones of my parents. They are all boned and refuse to leave. Zhi Ma, it's so uncomfortable for people!"
Xiao Yan stood behind Yue Fei with a few words and felt creepy, but Yue Fei paused and inserted his sickle back into his waist: "Let's go, take a look!"
They were going, so Xiao Yan naturally couldn't stay by the fire. Niu Gao and Tang Huai walked straight into the village with Xiao Yan in his arms. He was high and low, and he didn't know what he was stepping on. When he walked to the well platform in the middle of the village, Yue Fei looked inside and cursed: "If we don't block the Liao dogs in Xiongzhou this time, we all have the consequences of this!"
Niu Gao pushed Xiao Yan behind his back with a cold face and whispered, "Look at the good things you Liaogou did!" He was so powerful that Xiao Yan rushed straight to the front of the well platform, closed his eyes as soon as he looked closely.
The Great Liao Empire, which once dominated the north, was fully reflected in the collapse of the end of the world. Even the basic ruling order could not be maintained. The army could use such a fierce attack on the registered households and people in their territory!
For the purpose of robbery? For the purpose of enjoyment?
What kind of troubled times are you in? What are you going to do if you let me pass through it!
Yue Fei pulled Xiao Yan and asked in a low voice, "Where is that girl?" Niu Gao didn't say anything, pointed to the broken room next to him, and several people followed Yue Fei and walked inside. Xiao Yan naturally did not dare to stay next to the well platform and followed closely.
The broken house had long lost its roof, and the stars and moonlight shone down without any obstruction. I saw a earthen kang at the south end of the house, with two human-shaped things vaguely covering it with straw, and the gaps in the straw revealed the color of white bones. In a corner of the kang, a dark figure squatted, huddling there, shivering.
"It's this girl. When she saw us coming, she was afraid of something..."
Hearing the sound, the little girl slowly opened her eyes. Her eyes were clear and bright, as if with the dizziness of stars, she could always look into people's hearts. The clearness was something Xiao Yan had never seen before!
Seeing them strong men standing there, the little girl quickly closed her eyes and lowered her head. She seemed to be trying her best to control herself, but she still couldn't help but tremble slightly.
Yue Fei sighed softly and whispered to Niu Gao. Niu Gao was so happy that he pulled down all the dry food bags tied to his waist. Yue Fei took them and handed them to Xiao Yan: "Yane, we are afraid that this girl will not understand. You should send them over and tell him that we are just staying here and will never hurt her."
This girl could understand my Mandarin? Xiao Yan smiled bitterly in his heart. He could only take the dry food bag and slowly come over. The closer he got, the more the girl shook. Xiao Yan's height of 178 cm was definitely seven feet tall in this year, which was taller than everyone present.
Seeing that people were afraid of being like this, he wiped his dirty face and simply spoke Mandarin: "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid, my brother is not a bad guy... This is for you, food... Is it your parents on the kang? You can't just leave it here. If you die, you have to be buried in peace. You can't just stay here, if you have a relative, you have friends to go with friends..."
The girl just buried her head on her knees and didn't say a word. Niu Gao was still snorting coldly behind her: "It's not the evil that you Liao dogs have committed!"
Yue Fei said softly: "Niu Manzi, stop talking! Xiao Yanei is a patriot who cares about his hometown, unlike those Liao Gou... His family also died at the hands of Liao Gou!"
Niu Gao was still resolute and said: "At this time, I remembered my hometown. What did you do? It's not all ordinary! Who knows how this thief bird appeared here? Who knows what he has plans!"
Do you think I want to come here!
The longer you stay in this era, the more reality you face, and the less unrealistic feeling you are. People are having a confused life. Once they wake up, they have to face their most bleak situation!
Xiao Yan was always careful, and at this time the fire couldn't help but rise up. He forced himself to hold the dry food bag carefully next to the girl, and stood up and turned his head. But he saw Niu Gao and Wang Gui and others, just holding their arms and looking at him coldly, and Yue Fei turned his head slightly. The little nameless fire in his heart suddenly calmed down.
This is the era of Yue Fei and his team, this is the grudges of their family and country. They are just a time traveler. I don’t know if I can see the sun tomorrow... What I have to do is survive! What can I fight with them?
"………………………………………………………………” Subconsciously, he muttered to himself casually. He really couldn't find anything to say.
Wang Gui, the shortest and most sturdy inside, shook his head: "I can't control it..."
Niu Gao turned around and said, "You need to dig the pit yourself. You Liaogou's evil deeds are not worthy of us to help!"
At this moment, Xiao Yan felt a sound coming from behind. When he looked back, the girl who had been huddling in the corner of the house stood up. He walked up to him with a dry food bag in his hands. He squatted there without notice. He could only see that the girl had a pair of beautiful eyes as bright as the stars. Although she still had a undressed face and a dusty face on her face, her torn jacket could not hide her slender figure. Look at her figure, she did not look so small, at least it was the figure that Xiao Yan could only develop when she was fourteen or fifteen years old.
The girl held the dry food bag and bowed to Xiao Yan. Then she handed the dry food bag back with both hands. Xiao Yan jumped up like a needle and shook his hands: "I'm going to you! I'm going to you!"
The girl looked at Xiao Yan's face with a soft starlight, lowered her head deeply, placed the dry food bag at Xiao Yan's feet, retreated back to the edge of the kang, and squatted down in the corner again.
Xiao Yan suddenly understood that everything that this girl was familiar with had suddenly been lost, and she had given up all hope.
Isn’t everything I’m familiar with? Even the era I live in has been transformed for thousands of years!
I just want to live well, and the same is true for the girls in this deserted village. This thief, thief!
He turned to look at Yue Fei's thoughtful gaze, and felt even more unbearable. He was not from Liao, not a yamen, and a citizen of the People's Republic of China! He did not want to get involved in this troubled world, nor did he want to!
After being silent for a long time, Yue Fei forced a smile: "Yanei……..."
Xiao Yan didn't say anything, turned around with a stern face and walked towards the earthen kang. The girl raised her head and looked at Xiao Yan in panic, but Xiao Yan started to pull the straw. The girl stood up and rushed to block it. Xiao Yan turned to look at her and gritted her teeth and said loudly: "I'll help your parents to settle in peace. The world is so big, don't stay here. Go anywhere and survive well! The same is true for me!"
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Two updates, two updates...... I originally wanted to update today. As a result, I still gritted my teeth and got better......
We will continue to update two times tomorrow, and we will be able to rest on New Year's Day.
Chapter completed!