Gou writes entries in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 9
Liu Xuan slapped his thigh,
"Exposed."

Judging from the soldier's sudden acceleration,
They must have been exposed.

Liu Xuan thought about it carefully,

Only then did I realize that they had exposed too many flaws.

Although all twelve soldiers were killed at that time,

But the scene was not cleaned up.

First of all, the pot for cooking meat on the earth stove is still there.
There's bacon in the pot, too.

As long as Yuan Shu's troops discover the scene,
Bacon is bound to be found.

There weren't many refugees with bacon on them at this time of year.

Furthermore, the bodies of the soldiers were not cleaned up.
As long as someone checks,
You will find arrow wounds on their bodies,
Such precise archery,
Must be a marksman.

The hunting bow on Liu Xuan's back is the biggest flaw.

The soldiers inspecting this time were obviously quite experienced.

Knowing that there is a sharpshooter in the crowd,
There was no announcement at the time,
But Liu Xuan knew,
Immediately the soldier will go back and mobilize the army to pursue him.

According to the footpath, it would take them five days to reach Huaiyin.

I just don’t know if I can get into the city before my pursuers catch up.

As soon as they enter the city, the refugees will be reduced to pieces.

It's safe.

And Liu Xuan's mission can also be completed.

Liu Xuan did not alarm the other refugees.
He just called Liniang over.

"Liniang, let me give you a question to test you."

"Suppose we walk sixty miles in one day. Two days later, a group of cavalry starts chasing us from two hundred miles away."

"The cavalry can travel two hundred miles a day, so how long will it take from now on for the cavalry to catch up with us?"

After saying that, Liu Xuan began to find branches on the ground and make calculations:
200-60=140，60*2
"Back to my lord, according to this calculation, the pursuers will catch up with us on the morning of the fifth day."

Liu Xuangang calculated the speed difference,
Zhao Liniang has already given the results,

"So fast?"

Liu Xuan was a little surprised at Zhao Liniang's reaction speed.

Keep your head down and calculate,

However, the calculated results were exactly what Zhao Liniang said.

If the expectation is good,
Yuan Shu's pursuers could catch up with them on the morning of the fifth day.

One day difference.

With confidence in his heart, Liu Xuan no longer hesitated.

Leading the refugees on the road with all their strength.

Four days passed quietly,
these four days,
There were almost no soldiers coming and going on the official road.

obviously,
Yuan Shujun has found the target,

The scouts sent out will naturally be taken back.

On the peaceful official road at this moment,

A stormy pursuit is brewing.

At night, Liu Xuan took the refugees and hid in the forest.

From now on,
They may encounter Yuan Shu's pursuers at any time.
Liu Xuan has always been vigilant,

The keen eagle eye opens,
He could see the pursuers three or four miles away.

But for riding a horse for three or four miles,
It only takes a few minutes.

The refugees sat together,
Quietly looking at Liu Xuan in the middle.

"Folks, Huaiyin County is ahead. Tomorrow, we can enter the city."

“Thanks to everyone’s support along the way, 51 of us set out from Huaibei,

So far, there are still 48 people. Compared with other refugees, we are lucky. "

After a pause, Liu Xuan said in a deep voice again,
"However, there is one thing I have never told everyone."

"Actually, the people who are chasing us are already on the way.

We killed the food transport team and stole the army rations. They will not let us go easily. "

"So, from now on, everyone must remain vigilant."

"As long as you all enter Huaiyin County after tomorrow, you will be safe."

"Tonight, we won't rest until after dinner."

"We have to travel all night and reach Huaiyin County before dawn tomorrow."

After Liu Xuan finished speaking, the surrounding refugees responded uniformly,

"Yes."

There was no hesitation in his voice;
They now have unreserved trust in Liu Xuan.

After a day's journey, everyone took the time to rest.

Liu Xuan asked Zhao Liniang to take out all the bacon and military rations.

You must eat all these things today, otherwise if you are overtaken by the pursuers tomorrow,
These things are ironclad evidence,

Once discovered, it is death.

Three days of bacon and military rations were eaten in one day,
Refugees have never felt so supported.
But they also know that after today,
I still don’t know how long it will take me to feel so full again.
So everyone is eating desperately.

After dinner, it was completely dark.

The refugees rested for half an hour after eating.

Then he followed Liu Xuan and set off again.

After walking for about three hours,

Liu Xuan walked to the slope of the roadside and looked around.

The outline of Huaiyin County is already faintly visible in the distance.

"Folks, Huaiyin County is ahead. I can already see the city tower. Please work harder."

"Great, we're finally here."

"When you arrive in Huaiyin County, grandpa will take you to find a new home."

An old man was holding his young grandson, his eyes full of hope.

Liu Xuan breathed a sigh of relief,

They finally made it to Huaiyin County before the pursuers caught up with them.

Just a few more hours of walking,

You can walk to the foot of Huaiyin City.

And that time happened to be the time for the city gate to be opened in the morning.
I heard that Magistrate Zhu of Huaiyin County was very kind and charitable.
Knowing that there is a severe drought in Huaibei this year,

Many soup kitchens were specially set up in the city to help the refugees.

He even issued a special notice,
Refugees from all over are welcome to go to Huaiyin County to make a living.
Young and strong men can also be assigned work.

As long as these refugees are sent to Huaiyin County,

They will have a way to survive.

Liu Xuan felt relaxed when he thought of this.

Just when I was about to walk down the slope,

Suddenly his expression changed,
There seemed to be something behind me in my peripheral vision.

Liu Xuan narrowed his eyes and looked behind him.

I saw groups of lights and shadows beating rapidly.

Liu Xuan's vision was blessed by the keen eagle eye.

Can see things three or four miles away,

Vision is equally good in the dark,

He sees clearly,
That dancing light and shadow,

It was clearly the light of a torch.

"The chaser is coming!"

Liu Xuan and Zhao Liniang did not make a mistake.

The pursuers would indeed catch up with them on the morning of the fifth day;
It's just that they underestimated the determination of the pursuers,

Apparently these cavalrymen also gave up their rest,

They chased him to Huaiyin County overnight.

"Quickly, put out the torch and go into the woods."

Liu Xuan shouted immediately.

He knew that the pursuers did not have eyesight like his,
They have a chance to hide now.

The refugees had no doubts about Liu Xuan's orders.
Put out the torch in your hand immediately,
He slipped into the woods quietly.

The refugees have just been hiding,
Then I heard the rumble of horse hooves coming from the official road.

Liu An saw it clearly,

There are 200 cavalry in this group.

The banner at the head of the team has big Chinese characters written on it,
I don’t know whose subordinate it is.

The pursuers have already arrived in front of the refugees,

Liu Xuan was also at his wits' end.
The refugees had no choice but to rest on the spot.
Wait until daybreak to think of a solution.

I just saw the white fish belly on the horizon,
There are already pedestrians walking in twos and threes on the official road.
Most of them are refugees rushing to Huaiyin from other places.
Liu Xuan led more than forty refugees on a small road away from the official road.
Once you see soldiers coming on horseback,

Then let everyone hide quickly,
After walking like this for more than an hour,

Finally we saw the north gate of Huaiyin County.

As Liu Xuan expected,
After completing the official road through the north gate,
Already on the defensive,
Guarded by dozens of soldiers,

On the way from the north gate to the east and west gates,

There are also soldier handles.

Their way into the city was blocked.

(End of this chapter)