Author: Ximen Yangzhou

Long Xiang intercepted the Qiao family near Chengde (place name), which was more than 120 miles away from Hefei. The urgent march would take at least two days.

Considering that the weather was hot and the majority of Qiao's family were women, Long Xiang asked Xu Chu to drive at a normal speed and ordered Cao Xing to keep the cavalry on guard outside.

Regarding the idea of ​​taking refuge in Longxiang, among the four members of the Qiao family, Qiaowan and Qiaoyi were more active, while Chen and Qiaowei were more passive.

Compared with the tragic ending that can be seen in Wancheng, there is some uncertainty following Long Xiang.

Maybe the result will be better, maybe the result will be worse.

Mrs. Chen felt anxious until the carriage was picked up by Long Xiang's army.

During the short period of handover, Chen's palms holding the sword were all sweaty. She was worried that Zhang Xun and others would go back on their word and attack from behind, and she was even more worried that their family would die in the rebellion.

Fortunately, everything went well.

Just as she was about to return, Chen suddenly clapped her hands and suppressed what she wanted to say.

Qiao Wei looked concerned: "Mother, what's wrong with you?"

"Nothing, nothing."

Mrs. Chen remembered that she had only been running for her life, and suddenly she realized that none of her entourage had followed her, the luggage cart had been forgotten in the north, and most importantly, their clothes and jewelry had not been taken away.

I don't know how I will get there when I get to Hefei. All I have left is Qiao Rui's sword.

Then I thought about it, it was the greatest luck for people to escape. It didn't matter if they had any extra possessions. I just hoped that Long Xiang would treat them well.

Qiao Wei was very attentive. She stared at Chen and asked, "Is it really okay? Are you feeling uncomfortable somewhere?"

"It's really nothing."

Mrs. Chen waved her hands gently, and then changed the subject: "You ask Wei'er to get in the car, mother has something to explain."

"oh"

Qiao Weixin said, "We are the right couple. I knew you were in trouble." Then she opened the curtains of the carriage and let Qiao Lu, who was riding a donkey, get on the carriage.

At this time, the scorching sun had climbed to a high level. According to Yuan Yin's custom of rushing on the road, he should find a place to rest and drink water. However, the soldiers next to him were rushing against the sun without showing any fatigue on their faces.

In terms of energy and spirit alone, the combat effectiveness of the group of people outside should be far superior to that of the Huainan Army.

Are they really Long Xiang's soldiers? Did I really underestimate him?

Qiao Min entered the carriage and squeezed in beside Qiao Wei to sit down. Although there were beads of sweat on his face, he could not hide his excitement.

"You must be very hot and tired from driving in the sun, right? When you are tired, get in the car and sit for a while."

Looking at Qiao Min's appearance, Chen instinctively felt a little distressed.

Qiao Miao understood what Chen meant and comforted him with a smile: "The child is riding a donkey, which is much better than those infantry. Besides, there is an occasional breeze outside, so he is not very tired."

"You've grown up"

Mrs. Chen nodded affirmatively, then handed the sword to the other side, and said solemnly: "Since Niao'er has grown up and has made a decision for the Qiao family, this sword will belong to you from now on, and the future of the Qiao family will also be entrusted to you.

"

"Ah? The child is still young." Qiao Niao looked frightened.

Mrs. Chen put the sword in Qiaoyu's hand and said kindly: "Thirteen years old is not too young. I remember that Long Xiang left the government at the age of fourteen and joined the army at the age of fifteen. He should be only nineteen now, and he has grown into a towering figure."

Big tree.”

"baby."

"You have to believe in yourself and try your best. If you don't understand, just learn from Long Xiang. The Qiao family has nothing now and can only rely on you."

"oh"

Facing Chen's expectations, Qiao Liu responded unconfidently, holding the sword left by Qiao Rui and feeling heavy on her shoulders.

Seeing that the atmosphere in the car was serious, Qiao Wan raised her toes and touched the bridge, intending to change the subject to relieve the pressure.

"Third brother, just now in front of the formation of the two armies, I secretly took a look outside. What happened to the corpses there? Did they just have a fight?"

"Hmm, Long Xiang and the others are so powerful, especially Xu Chu."

Qiao Zhi pointed to the outside of the car and became excited again. Thinking of the short battle just now, the blood in his heart burned again.

"Xu Chu?"

Qiao Wan pinched the tip of her nose, as if to say that this person had never heard of him.

"The big man who was walking in front and riding with Long Xiang killed Zhang Kai in just one move. I guess no one in the Huainan army could rival him."

Qiao Mao's exaggerated and arrogant expression seemed to put him into Xu Chu, blending into the majestic power of easily killing the general in front of the battle.

"Really? General Ji Ling can't defeat him?" Qiao Wan frowned.

Chen suddenly spoke up and said, "I heard from the general that Zhang Kai is not weak in martial arts. He used to be a captain under Tao Qian. Later, Yuan Shu sent him to assassinate King Chen. Although Ji Ling's bravery is not outstanding, he wants to join forces with him."

It is almost impossible to kill Zhang Kai."

"I forgot to mention just now that when Zhang Kai suddenly attacked, Xu Chu was still passive in the fight. He just did that."

Qiao Nian was talking and gesticulating, and when he forgot what he was doing, he almost touched Qiao Wei's forehead.

Qiao Wan rubbed her hands with an expression of admiration.

"It turns out there is such a powerful person. That Zhang Kai is really asking for his own death."

"Zhang Kai died unjustly. Long Xiang just shouted in front of the battle, saying that he was Li Tun's accomplice." Qiao Min continued to add.

Qiao Wei, who had been silent until now, suddenly joined in to express her opinion:

"I heard Li Tun call General Zhang that night. Since Zhang Kai stood up for Li Tun, it means that Long Yunqi's analysis is correct, but it is a pity for Li Tun."

Qiao Wan said: "I asked Long Xiang just now. Li Tun felt guilty and didn't want to come, and he didn't force anyone."

After hearing this, Mrs. Chen closed her eyes and shook her head, muttering to herself: "Li Tun has been following the general for many years, who would have thought that he would betray him? In view of the past friendship, the Qiao family has severed all ties with this man, so they must have forgotten it."

"Who will remember him?"

Qiao Wan looked disdainful and snorted: "If this guy still dares to cause trouble, let Xu Chu kill him with a knife. This Xu Chu was unknown before. Where did Long Yunqi find him? No wonder he relies on so many people.

, just dare to come and save us.”

"When I get to Hefei, I'll ask Long Xiang to find out."

Qiao Miao smiled and nodded. He thought that when he got there, he might be able to recruit Xu Chu as a guard.

Although she felt extremely safe, Chen's next words directly broke Qiao Miao's fantasy.

"Miao'er, when we go to Hefei, we have to look up to others. Put away your behavior as a young master of the Qiao family. You can't call Long Yunqi by his name in the future. Otherwise, even if he is willing to treat you kindly, his soldiers will not agree."

"oh"

When Qiao Min nodded in response, Qiao Wan stuck out her tongue at him, as if to say, I've reminded you before, why don't you have a long memory?

In order to resolve the embarrassing situation, Qiao Wan once again changed the topic:

"Third brother, do you still remember the farewell ceremony at the mansion? Long Yunqi's twenty soldiers were in high spirits, but compared to the people outside now, they seem to be worse."

"Hmm, I just asked Luo Yicheng. They were all trained by Xu Chu. They are all skilled in martial arts."

After listening to Qiao Wan's answer, Qiao Wan raised the curtain to observe again and whispered: "Xu Chu is strong in martial arts and knows how to train troops. I don't know who is better between him and Sun Ce."

"I think it's Xu Chu. The second sister didn't see it just now. That scene was terrible."

Qiao Wan had never seen Sun Ce's fighting general, so he prejudged Xu Chu.

Qiao Wan looked back at Qiao Wei and asked meaningfully: "Who does eldest sister think is stronger?"

"If you ask me, Long Yunqi is stronger."
Chapter completed!