But if Yuan Xi fled back to Changshan, the battle would not be over yet.
Therefore, on the third day after the end of the battle at Juelongling, Li Ji ordered an army of [-] to march southward quickly, heading towards Zhongshan County.
Chapter 604
On the road leading to Zhongshan, the three of Yuan Xi fled in haste like dogs in mourning.
Without horses, and not daring to be discovered by people on the main road, they could only hide in the mountains and forests and pass by on small roads.Yuan Xi has always been pampered since he was a child, how could he endure such suffering, coupled with the hunger in his stomach, he was so tired that he was out of breath.
Although Han Meng is a general, he is old after all.First, he was roasted by the fire, and then he fled in a hurry, running around continuously, and his body was extremely overwhelmed.
Among the three, only Jintai's situation is slightly better.
In order not to attract attention, they discarded all the armor of the Qi army and only wore single clothes.On this winter morning, the cold wind blows on the body, and the biting cold constantly hits their weak will.
After walking for more than ten miles, Yuan Xi finally couldn't stand it anymore.
"No, first, take a break first."
Jin Tai wanted him to get up and speed up, but he saw that Han Meng beside him was also out of breath.In desperation, he had no choice but to propose to find a hidden place to rest.
The sun is gradually rising, the temperature is a little higher, and the sun is warm on the body, which makes people feel extremely comfortable.
"Is there any food left?" Yuan Xi touched the golden platform next to him half-deadly.
Jin Tai shook his head, they left the Qi army's camp in a hurry, if Jin Tai hadn't prepared in advance and hid some food, otherwise they would not have persisted until now.
"No! If this continues, we will die of cold and hunger before we reach Zhongshan." Han Meng was extremely thirsty, had a fever, was limping, had back pain, and had chapped lips.It's hard to hold on to such an injury on a young man at the same time, let alone an old man in his 50s.
"Hey!" Jin Tai sighed, not wanting to say more.
He is not an almighty god, what supported him before was the hatred of revenge in his heart.Now, Yue Fei betrayed him, causing him a huge trauma to his heart, and at this moment, he is also disheartened.
The three of them didn't want to talk, and at this moment, a woodcutter with firewood on his back suddenly appeared in the mountain path.
"The sky is bright and the sun is bright, the world is bright, and the clothes are not covering the body. Where is this lunatic?" The woodcutter glanced at it and said with a sneer.
When Yuan Xi heard this, he suddenly felt a surge of anger slowly rising from his heart, and his whole lungs were about to explode.
I think he was also born in the Yuan family of the fourth generation and third father. Even though he is not a direct descendant or an elder, he is still a son born with a golden key in his mouth.
Even when he was at his worst, there were still many loyal soldiers who followed him with great respect.
Unexpectedly, not only was the army defeated today, it was like a bereaved dog.Moreover, being ridiculed by passers-by, Yuan Xi took a deep breath to stabilize his mind as his mind was buzzing.
Although Jin Tai was angry, he still calmed down, stepped forward and asked, "Brother Tai, how far is this place from Zhongshan?"
"What geometry?"
Jin Tai slapped his head, he was really in the upper class, he insisted on words every day, but he forgot, talking to these old farmers is no less than playing the piano to a cow.
"How far away!"
The woodcutter glanced at them suddenly and said, "You must all be deserters under that brat Yuan Xi's command!"
Yuan Xi was about to defend himself, but Han Meng shook his head at him, signaling him not to speak.
Jin Tai clasped his fists and sighed helplessly and said, "Brother has a unique vision. We also want to make a living. Now we are tired of fighting and just want to return to our hometown as soon as possible and live and work in peace and contentment."
The woodcutter nodded and said: "If you want to blame, you have to blame you for not having sunshine. Then Yuan Xi is a beast that is not as good as pigs and dogs. In order to fight against King Qi, he actually led the barbarians into the pass and killed many people in my Youzhou. Now If you still dare to follow him, you are not seeking your own death!"
In order to beg the other party, Jin Tai could only answer even if he was unhappy.
The woodcutter seemed to have a lot of hatred for Yuan Xi, and the more he talked, the more enthusiastic he became.
At first Yuan Xi could bear it, but as time passed, being pointed at and scolded by others, no matter how wise he was, he couldn't bear it.
He is also the kind of person who is very impulsive. He drew out his dagger and walked directly towards the woodcutter.While walking, he cursed: "You old guy, when did I offend you, don't say too much, be careful that you will lose your life."
The woodcutter was a little confused by Yuan Xi's posture, and he was speechless for a long time.
Seeing this, Jin Tai quickly pulled Yuan Xi back, and said to the woodcutter in an apologetic tone: "Brother, this kid is not sensible, I hope you will forgive me, forgive me. We are really desperate, and I hope you can show me the way." .”
The woodcutter glanced at several people suspiciously, sighed and said: "It's not easy for anyone in this world, come on, anyway, old man, I don't usually have any guests in my house. Since we are destined to meet each other, why don't we come to my mansion?" Sit inside and have a light meal."
The three of Yuan Xi were starving and worried about not being able to find something to eat, but they didn't expect that the woodcutter in front of them would actually invite them to be a guest. This might be a good thing they never dreamed of.
They were very grateful and followed the woodcutter slowly towards the edge of the jungle.
All the way without talking, after walking for a few miles, a small thatched cottage finally appeared not far ahead.
The woodcutter's family had always lived in Beiping, but because Yuan Xi led the Xianbei bandits south, his family was brutally poisoned. Now besides him, there is only one young grandson by his side.
After entering the manor, the woodcutter asked the three of them to sit first, and then went to the back to light a fire and cook. After a while, the aroma spread here.
In the past, the three of them were full of fine wine and fine food, and if there was no meat in their meals, they would have to throw them aside.But now, when they are hungry and hungry, even if it is pig food, it is probably an extremely precious bowl of delicacy in their hearts.
The woodcutter came out tremblingly carrying a bowl of water.
"There is nothing to eat in the mountains and fields, so I can only entertain a few of you with some wild vegetables. The meal is being cooked, everyone, drink some water first to quench your thirst."
Several people thanked them again and again, without regard to etiquette, they drank several bowls in a row to quench their thirst.
"Old man, I've been in this mountain for a long time. I don't know what's going on outside. Did the Xianbei retreat?"
The three of Jin Tai looked at each other, not knowing how to respond.Jintai was extremely experienced, he thought for a moment and replied: "The Xianbei people have already retreated, and now this Youzhou is in the hands of Mr. Yuan Xi."
The woodcutter seemed suspicious, and asked in a low voice: "Really! Then why don't you follow Mr. Yuan to fight in the battlefield, make meritorious deeds, and go home!"
Han Meng went on to say: "Old man, look at me, I am too old. I have fought for half my life and achieved nothing. I don't want to fight anymore."
The woodcutter nodded, stood up abruptly and said, "Oh, I'm going to see how the rice is cooking." After that, the woodcutter quickly returned to the house.
The three of them looked at each other and let out a long breath.
Not long after, the old man came out with a few bowls of corn and rice and said with a smile: "There is nothing delicious in this mountain, and there is not much food in the house, sorry."
Several people were so hungry that their chests were pressed against their backs, so how could they care about so much.Picking up the bowl and chopping it vigorously, the hot food made them scream.
After dinner, the three of Jintai stood up and prepared to leave in order to hurry.
The woodcutter couldn't keep them, so he could only send them on the road.
After walking for a mile or two, Jin Tai said with a smile: "Brother, you have to say goodbye after sending you off for thousands of miles. You'd better not send it off, and go back."
The woodcutter looked at the three of them with a smile and said: "Then, the three of you should go on the road earlier!"
After the three of them finished speaking, they turned around and were about to leave when Han Meng, who was walking at the back, suddenly felt his world spinning.Before he could react, Yuan Xi, who was walking in front of him, fell to his knees with a plop.
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