On the Difficulties of Escape in Ancient Times

"Bang bang bang-"

The rapid knocking on the door kept coming, which was particularly harsh in the dark winter night. What's more, there were "shady" people in the Xiao family. When they heard the knocking on the door, they were so scared that they almost jumped out of their skins.

The three puppies, which had not completely shed their milk fat, also barked dutifully.

Xiao Dalang and Xiao Erlang stood up quickly, picked up the sticks, and asked cautiously through the door: "Who is it?"

"Brother Xiao, this is me, Shunzi." Shunzi is the eldest son of the family in front of him. He previously worked as a waiter in the Xiao family's restaurant.

Boss Xiao just opened the door a little, but had no intention of letting him in. The main reason was that there were four cars in the yard, which was too conspicuous.

It's better to do less than to do more. They still don't want the villagers to see it.

Shunzi had no intention of coming in. He wiped the cold sweat from his face and trembled with fear: "Outside, there is chaos outside. Many soldiers came in, robbed money and killed people..."

Today is already the tenth day of the twelfth lunar month.

The Xiao family came back in the afternoon of Laba. They bought nearly three hundred kilograms of pork from two families yesterday and had it marinated.

Last night, Old Man Xiao was still muttering that he had nothing to do and asked when he could return to the city.

It was impossible to go back now. Xiao Xiao suspected that Sheng Qianhu was still looking for his murdered men.

She was waiting for the results from Sheng Qianhu's side before leaving Xutian Village.

If Sheng Qianhu still refuses to give up, then they can prepare to find another place to settle down.

If Sheng Qianhu is reprimanded and demoted, then they can continue to open a restaurant.

So Xiao Xiao persuaded the old man to cut down some bamboo and bring it back. Even if he couldn't weave bamboo baskets, he could still use them as firewood.

Who would have thought that something would happen outside today.

After Xiao Dalang asked about many people who went to Li Zheng's house, he said to Xiao Erlang: "You go back and let everyone in the family get up, and I will go to Li Zheng's house to inquire about the situation."

Shunzi also told Xiao Erlang: "Li Zheng said that none of us can light lamps, lest others see the light."

Xiao Erlang responded. After seeing his eldest brother and Shunzi walking away, he closed the door, lowered the bolt, and hurried back to talk to his family.

Everyone in the Xiao family was awakened by the knock on the door.

Even Xiao Xiao, who liked staying in bed the most, got up and heard the bad news brought by Erlang.

"Now it is estimated that it is the end of the Yin period and the beginning of the Mao period." Old man Xiao looked at the sky outside for a while, then walked in and asked Boss Xiao: "Should we tidy up and go to the mountains to take shelter?"

Fortunately, they had gone hunting in the mountains before and knew nothing about the mountains.

Mrs. Xiao's face turned dark and her eyes were red: "My meat, there is so much meat, how can we hide it?"

If both sons were healthy and strong, she could still let them carry hundreds of pounds of meat into the mountains.

Now it would be great if her two sons could walk on their own. She couldn't count on anything else. Could she not be in a hurry?

Jiang Yu couldn't sit still anymore: "I'm going to get some news too."

If there is rebellion by the rebels, then Wuning County is like a big piece of fat, and they will definitely not be let go by the rebels.

His family is still in the city, so how can he not worry?
Li Yan was also puzzled: "Normally, County Magistrate Chen had been on guard for a long time, so he shouldn't have lost control so easily?"

He knocked on the table unconsciously with his hand, frowned and said, "It's possible that the spies who were originally lurking inside have united together and want to cooperate with the people outside."

He was even more suspicious that it was because the last place he disappeared was Houzhai Village, which made those who were chasing him unwilling and wanted to take the opportunity to force him out.

It is also possible that he was not willing to go on a journey without catching anyone, but also wanted to get some money.

Xiao Xiao went to pick up the bow and arrow, and said to the family: "My eldest sister and I will accompany Brother Jiang to find out the news." It's not that she cares about the Jiang family, but that the information she got now is incomplete, her eyes are darkened, and she doesn't know what to do. Don't hide in the mountains.

If they could get some accurate information or see what the people in the village were doing, they could also take the opportunity to see if they were running out or up the mountain.

Xiao Lian immediately said: "I'm going too, don't even think about leaving me behind."

Boss Xiao did not stop them, but instead told them: "Be smart. If you encounter those people, spread out and run."

He really wished he could follow him: "Don't forget that you are holding a bow and arrow. This thing is more suitable for shooting cold arrows in secret."

He didn't let Jiang Yu protect his daughters. At a critical moment of life and death, he could only hope that his daughters could hide and hide. If they couldn't hide, he could use a honey trap.

Anyway, nothing is more important than living.

But he was embarrassed to say such shocking words in front of Li Yan and Jiang Yu, so he could only wink at his daughters: Don't let down the beauty your parents gave you.

It's a pity that his behavior is just like ogling a blind man, no one can understand it.

It was still dark, and the cold moonlight illuminated the road under their feet.

They all went to the intersection, and Li Zheng and a hundred or so villagers were also there, and they all saw the fire shooting into the sky at the back house from a distance.

When the villagers saw that the Xiao sisters were holding bows and arrows, and a man was holding a sword, they all consciously moved out of the way to let them go to the front.

At this time, everyone was very glad that the Xiao family had bows and arrows, which were considered weapons after all, and they felt inexplicably safe.

Besides, at this time, being in front represents danger. Do they wish they could hide behind?

Xiao Dalang was also listening to Li Zheng talking to a middle-aged man in front.

The middle-aged man is also from the village and loves gambling.

It's a pity that there is no one in the village who is willing to gamble. He is not afraid of the cold or the dark. After dinner, he hurried to the back house casino to gamble.

Who would have thought that after the casino ended in the middle of the night, on his way home, he would encounter rebels who began to rush into the homes of rich families, murdering people, setting fires, and looting... He was so scared that his legs went weak.

Fortunately, he was familiar with the nearby terrain, so he ran back and knocked on Li Zheng's door.

Their Xutian Village is too close to Houzhai Village, only more than two miles away.

It's still dark now and I can't see clearly. When it gets light, I can see some houses in Xutian Village from the intersection of Houzhai Village.

Xiao Dalang came to them and whispered: "Li Zheng has asked his eldest son and two uncles in the village to inquire about the news."

"If there are many of them, then we will all hide in the mountains."

"It's also possible that there weren't many of them, so they robbed a few wealthy households and ran away."

Anyway, most of the people at the scene were lucky.

I didn't know who it was, so he said, "That's right, we don't have many families here, and we don't have any rich families. They definitely don't want to go all the way in vain."

Someone said something mean: "The Xiao family in our village owns a restaurant in the city and a mule cart, so they can be considered wealthy."

"Uncle, you are too flattering to us," Xiao Xiao smiled bitterly: "We just benefited from the Jiang family. The Jiang family lent us the house and shop. We really didn't make much money, just to survive. That’s all.”

"If we could make money, we wouldn't be willing to close the door early and go home to prepare for the New Year."

Many people hate others who have wealth, laugh at others' poverty, despise others' poverty, and fear others' wealth. They just can't bear to see others living better than themselves.

On weekdays, Xiao Xiao certainly didn't care about these harsh words.

But now she doesn't want to be treated as a fat sheep by the villagers. When the thief really comes, the villagers will lead the way and point at her house. Then won't her family suffer?