After taking a break and then going forward, there are more and more people on the official road. Among them, most of them are dragging children and daughters, bringing old people and children, pushing unicycles, or pulling scooters, all of them are going out with their families . It was only after Cen Shou inquired that he learned that there were Japanese pirates attacking Ninghai. These common people were all fleeing, and many of them were also heading towards Xinhe City.
"I really didn't expect that both Zhejiang and Zhejiang would be so chaotic." Sitting on the carriage this summer, looking at the front, the official road in front of you was full of people, but you couldn't see the head.
The carriage made its way through the crowds and did not arrive at the ferry until noon.
When I saw the situation at the ferry, I took a breath of air this summer. There were so many people that the river became an embankment. The crowd was blocked in front of the river, and they walked upstream and downstream.
There were also many people sitting under the shade of the trees by the river, either waiting for people or waiting for the ferry boat.
There are people under the tree, there are cicadas on the tree, there are posters on the tree, messages, people seeking people, paste dripping down the tree, white paper, and the sound of cicadas, piercing people's temples Jump straight.
This kind of scene, not to mention that they have not even seen Uncle Beggar this summer.
"Is there a boatman?" This summer, he stood on the cab and looked towards the river.
Yang Yue built the pergola with his hands and looked around: "So many people have to cross the river, even if there is a boat, we have to wait until tomorrow, not to mention that we have a carriage, and we have to find a bigger boat to make it."
Looking at the river this summer, there are only one or two boats ferrying, and they are all small boats. It is very difficult to lead the horses up, and the carriages will definitely not be able to pass.
Cen Shou squeezed to the ferry to ask questions, and returned after a long while, his brows furrowed like iron knots: "The army urgently deployed food and grass, and requisitioned a number of boats. There are only two small boats left here... I heard that the same is true for other ferry ports."
"There's no way, I can only wait here." Thinking about what to do this summer, "Find a place to rest first, then sell the carriage, and then hire the carriage again on the other side."
If you want to go to Xinhe City, you can only cross the river. If you don't think about it, Cen Shou can't think of any other way, so he invites Chunyumin and his maids to get off the carriage, and finds a shade of a tree to let them rest. Yang Yue also took Madam Shen and Uncle Beg off from the carriage. A Rui has been able to walk a few steps on his own, but the scar on his face has not disappeared, which is very terrifying. This summer, he found a black gauze hat and fastened it on his head.
After several trips back and forth, the luggage on the carriage was also removed, Cen Shou unloaded the horse, and went to find a buyer, so that everyone waited for him under the tree.
"Miss, drink some water." The maid poured a glass of water from the water bag, dropped a drop of rose dew, and brought it to Chunyumin's hand. At the same time, she glanced at A Rui, who was tightly wrapped in black. .
Chun Yumin took the water and took a sip, her eyes still on the surroundings. This kind of escape was something she had never seen before, nor could she imagine.
After all, she has experienced chaos. Mrs. Shen sewed her clothes without any distractions. Uncle Beg didn't know where she folded a banana leaf and fanned it for her. The wind is strong and she is afraid of annoying her.
This summer is a restless day, under the shade of a tree, enjoying the shade while reading the posters on the tree - "Second brother, I will cross the river first, and I will come later." "Wu'er, brother decides to return north, brother cherishes himself." , Some poster paste is still dripping down, people have disappeared. There was more than one person looking at the posters in the forest looking for someone, tree by tree, as if reading an inscription.
"This summer..."
Yang Yue called her softly.
This summer, he turned his head and looked in the direction he pointed: a dozen monks in gray cloth monk robes and holding long sticks walked quickly towards the ferry, and there were a few familiar figures behind the monks...
"It's Sister Shangguan! They must be the monks of Southern Shaolin." I didn't expect to meet them here this summer, and I was both surprised and delighted.
Hearing the words "Shangguan", A Rui's body suddenly stiffened. Looking through the black veil in disbelief, he saw Shangguan Xi's figure. Although she clearly knew what she looked like right now, even standing in front of her, she couldn't recognize herself, but A Rui immediately turned his face away and did not dare to look again.
In this room, this summer, Shangguan Xi and Xie Xiao have been greeted at a rapid pace.
"Sister Shangguan!"
Shangguanxi and Xie Xiao also saw her, obviously they didn't expect it, and both of them were stunned. Xie Xiao walked very fast and walked in front of Shangguanxi. When he arrived at Jinxia, he frowned and asked, "Why are you here? Did you escape?"
"We're going to send a girl to Xinhe City." This summer motioned him to look at Chun Yumin behind him.
Yang Yue also stepped forward and bowed his hands to them.
Xie Xiao hurriedly cupped his hands, his brows became even tighter, and he said in a bad tone: "This place is dangerous, you all hurry up."
"I can't go, brother, waiting for the boat." Seeing Shangguanxi this summer, her brows knitted together, "You also want to cross the river? There are only two boats going back and forth now, so you have to wait."
Shangguan Xi shook his head and whispered, "There are Japanese pirates here."
Hearing the words this summer, he looked at Xie Xiao, who nodded.
"We chased down all the way, and now they are likely to disguise themselves and mix in the crowd. This place is very dangerous, it's better for you to leave quickly." Shangguanxi said solemnly.
"Since they are dressed up in disguise, can you tell the difference?" This summer and Yang Yue looked at each other and asked in a low voice.
Shangguanxi shook his head: "We saw the people they killed on the road, and their clothes were stripped, so we speculate that they have mixed in with the refugees. But the Orientals look the same as us, it is difficult to distinguish, the brothers in the temple It's very frustrating."
At this time, the warrior monks can be seen scattered, walking slowly, and their eyes are sharply swept over the fleeing people around them, but they cannot be identified from their clothes, and it is too difficult to identify from their faces. No gain.
"Who are you?" Xie Xiao saw A Rui covering his face and asked him, "Why cover your face?"
A Rui wanted to break free, but his internal strength was not fully recovered. Xie Xiao's hands were like iron pincers, and he couldn't break free at all. Shangguanxi was nearby, he was nervous and became more and more restless.
This summer, he hurried forward to make a rescue: "Brother, don't embarrass him. He is with us, Jin Yiwei. He is injured on the face and doesn't want to see anyone."
Xie Xiao only then let go and was stunned: "Jinyiwei?"
"He was also injured by Japanese pirates, and he was scratched several times on his body. Fortunately, he saved his life." This summer added.
Hearing this, Shangguan Xi couldn't help but look at A Rui more. Seeing that his whole body was tightly wrapped, he thought he was ashamed and didn't want to see anyone, so he couldn't help feeling pity, and sighed softly: "Japanese pirates are too vicious."
Across the black veil, A Rui glanced at her quickly, just as she met her gaze, he hurriedly lowered his head.
"I'll help you find it!" said this summer.
Xie Xiao said: "We can't recognize them even after we've played against them, so don't mess around with them."
"Brother, I'm a trained hunter. If you don't recognize me, you may not recognize me." This summer turned to Yang Yue, "You take care of Miss Chunyu, and Mrs. Shen has my uncle there."
Yang Yue said worriedly: "Be careful, and tell them quietly after you recognize it, don't act rashly."
Xie Xiao took a step towards this summer: "Don't worry, I'll follow her and never leave."
Many people gathered at this ferry, and this summer took the lead in excluding the elderly and the young. Although Japanese pirates are also born, there are old and young in the family, but it is really a drag to bring a family out to rob. Most of the oriental knives used by oriental people are quite long. Among the remaining people, look carefully to see if there are people with special suits...
As a result, she soon noticed something strange. There were many woodcutters scattered among the people crossing the river, all of them were ordinary people carrying a large bundle of firewood on their clothes. At first glance, there is no difference, but when you think about it carefully, you find that there are many loopholes in it: First, if you are a refugee, even if you chop wood, it will be a temporary meal. Second, boats are needed to cross the river, and the woodcutter on the other side of the river will not cross the river to chop firewood. .
This summer, with his head down, his eyes sneaked over the shoes on the woodcutter's feet. This is the most easily overlooked place to leak out the horse's feet. As she expected, these woodcutters were wearing split-toed boots that Orientals would wear. It was almost certain that these woodcutters were dressed by Orientals.
And the Toyo Knife is hidden in the firewood!
Xie Xiao was in a hurry, worried that if he told him this summer, he would reveal his fault, so he pretended not to find any clues, shook his head and slowly returned to Shangguanxi.
Before waiting for this summer to speak, Xie Xiao said: "I said earlier that this matter is not easy, those Japanese pirates are very obedient."
This summer, feigning anger, he pushed him and pushed him away. Xie Xiao didn't care, smiled and walked to the side by himself, and continued to stare at the crowd.
Shangguan Xi was about to make a statement when she heard Jin Xia say in a very low voice: "Sister Shangguan, no matter what I say below, you must bow your head and sigh, and don't look away, so as not to startle the snake."
Although he was stunned, Shangguanxi quickly understood and sighed first.
"There is a problem with those woodcutters who carry firewood. Their boots are split-toed boots. Only Oriental people can wear such boots. It is very likely that the Oriental knife is hidden in the firewood." This summer continued.
Shangguanxi's body froze, and her eyes instinctively wanted to see those woodcutters. Fortunately, she remembered this summer's words in time, lowered her head, and let out a long sigh.
"I counted it. There are eighteen people in total. Two people form a group, and every three forms a horn to help each other." This summer continued in a low voice, "There are many ordinary people next to them. If you want to do something, you must take advantage of it. Be prepared, and make a quick decision, otherwise innocent people may be involved."
Shangguan Xi frowned and let out a long sigh. This time, the sigh was no longer pretending, but the situation in front of him was really difficult: "I'll discuss it with my senior brothers, Miss Yuan, how about you come here too?"
"it is good… "
As soon as he agreed this summer, he noticed that someone tapped him on the shoulder, and turned his head to see that it was A Rui.
A Rui's ears are very good, and he has been paying attention to them. He has heard all the words just now this summer, and he does not speak at this time. I was stunned this summer, and then I tentatively said: "You... also come together?"
He nodded.
"He..." Shangguan Xi saw that it was not very convenient for him to move.
A Rui said hoarsely: "I have fought against Japanese pirates, and it will be useful to you."
His voice was low, with a hint of pleading, not like Jin Yiwei's aloof style. Shangguan Xi couldn't help but glance at him, but he lowered his head even lower.
"Okay, let's come together." Shangguan Xi said.