Emperor Road of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 118 Kill Xu Du ([-])

The heavy snow had stopped, but the snow-covered Xu Capital City and the howling cold wind still left few pedestrians on the streets.However, there are quite a few refugees, and there are three or five refugees gathered under almost every roof.

This is not to blame for Cao Cao's ineffective governance. In fact, Xudu Xinxin, no matter how powerful he is, it is impossible to manage it all at once.It is also for this reason that Jia Xu escaped from prison for Xia Houlan.If Xu Du was really impregnable, Jia Xu would never make such a bad move.In addition, Cao Cao has always been trapped by food and grass, even during the Battle of Guandu.Therefore, it is not surprising that there are so many refugees under his rule when the cold winter comes.However, the situation is expected to be better in the coming year, because Cao Cao has already begun to implement the strategy of farming at that time.

Not to mention Cao Cao, let's say that Xia Houlan was wearing linen clothes, carrying a big burden, and pretending to be an accompanying servant, walking on the deserted street.Seeing many refugees gathered on both sides of the street, he couldn't help but feel happy, and thought to himself: The more refugees there are, the better, so that the chaos will last longer.

When he was secretly happy, there was a hint of joy on his face, but it disappeared in an instant.He looked back and saw Zhang Rong behind him driving a carriage disguised as a groom, while several women were sitting in the carriage pretending to be young ladies or maidservants.

Zhang Rong and the women were a little nervous, because they looked very unnatural whether they were driving or riding in a car.Xia Houlan frowned, slowed down and came to the carriage, and said in a low voice: "Ah Rong, relax, just think of yourself as the driver. Girls, relax too, take a look at the scenery outside, Or gossip with each other."

"Well, Alan, I see." Zhang Rong wiped the sweat off his face, took a deep breath, and then said.

The women also took a deep breath, fiddled with the corners of their clothes, and then chatted with stiff smiles.

Xia Houlan saw that although they were still a little nervous, they were much better than before, so she strode forward with confidence.He was at the forefront, and he had to deal with the soldiers guarding the city gate. Otherwise, wouldn't it be leaking if Zhang Rong and others got in touch?

After turning a few Qingshi streets, the gate of the city has appeared in front of us.Zhang Rong and the others couldn't help but feel tense again, and their expressions became a little stiff.Seeing this, Xia Houlan quickly gave them a look, and then strode towards the uncle.

"My lord, there is a young lady in the carriage who is sick and can't see the wind, so please be accommodating." Xia Houlan smiled accompaniment, holding the uncle's hand with both hands.

Uncle Men was still a little impatient and wanted to shake Xia Houlan's hand away.But after he took out the things Xia Houlan handed over, his face couldn't help but ease up, but he still said in embarrassment: "This...is not in compliance with the rules."

"Master Bing, please be accommodating!" Xia Houlan said with a smile again, and at the same time handed over a few coins.

A chrysanthemum-like smile finally bloomed on Men Bo's fleshy face.He patted Xia Houlan on the shoulder, and said with a chuckle: "Hey, you're smart, let it go."

Xia Houlan was overjoyed, but there was still a smile on her face.He waved to Zhang Rong, indicating that he could go over.But he still didn't leave, but chatted with the uncle.After Zhang Rong drove past, he turned around and left the city gate.

In fact, Xia Houlan didn't need to be like this.But he was afraid of side effects, so he bribed the uncle.

After Xia Houlan left the city, there was no trace of the carriage, only two rows of wheel marks on the ground.He wasn't worried either, and ran wildly following the tracks of the wheels.Sure enough, the carriage stopped on the open snow field, and he saw it after running for a while.

"Alan, didn't any accident happen?" Xia Houlan ran over without changing his face, and Zhang Rong immediately asked with concern.

Xia Houlan shook her head and said, "It's okay, let's go, let's go to that mountain right away."

As he spoke, he pointed to the mountains in the distance.That high mountain is where the secret passage of Pan Hu's mansion came out, and it is also a crucial part of this rescue.It can be said that without that secret way, Liu Yu could not be saved at all.

"Okay!" Zhang Rong answered directly without asking why, and then followed Xia Houlan in a carriage?
Although Xia Houlan didn't ride a horse, she just ran on foot, but her speed was not slow, and she ran to the edge of the forest in a short while.At this time, he had to slow down, because the carriage could not enter the forest.

After getting off the carriage, the three women walked too slowly, especially the sick Zhao Hongyi, so the speed of everyone was naturally slow.But besides the speed, everyone came to the depths of the mountain forest within a short time.

Coming here, Xia Houlan stopped.Before everyone knew why, Xia Houlan had already whistled.After she blew three times, Zhang Rong and the three women were shocked because many people came out from all over the place.

These people came out secretly and quickly, and they all looked indifferent, and even their eyes were indifferent, which frightened Zhang Rong and the three women.

That's right, these people, like special forces, are the five hundred personal guards brought by Xia Houlan.Seeing them coming out, Xia Houlan didn't speak, just went around and waved her hand to signal them to step aside.

"Ah Rong, I'll send two personal guards to go with you first." After Xia Houlan made her inspection, she said to Zhang Rong in a deep voice, "Young Master Jie, we left Xu Capital City. There may be a big battle at that time, so we can't take care of you at all."

"Well, I know." Although Zhang Rong was a little depressed and unwilling to be of help, he still nodded solemnly so as not to worry Xia Houlan.

Seeing that he agreed, Xia Houlan patted him on the shoulder with a smile, and said again: "Just go in the direction of Xu Tian, ​​I guess we will catch up with you there. Be careful, be careful on the road, and take care of them."

"Alan, don't worry, I have no problem dealing with a few thieves." Zhang Rong rolled up his sleeves and said jokingly, "Besides, didn't you send two personal guards?"

"You boy!" Xia Houlan thumped Zhang Rong's shoulder, and said with a smile, "Okay, you guys go quickly."

"You two go out and protect them." Xia Houlan pointed out the two personal guards and ordered in a deep voice.

The two guards nodded silently and followed behind Zhang Rong.Zhang Rong glanced at them, waved to Xia Houlan, and then prepared to go down the mountain.

But at this time, Zhao Hongyi suddenly broke free from Gao Xue and Liu Han, and said, "Brother Xiahou, grandpa will be buried far away, I want to pay homage."

"This...well, let's go together." Xia Houlan was silent for a moment, thinking of this trip and not knowing when she would come back, so she finally agreed to Zhao Hongyi's request.

Soon, everyone came to an open space.This open space is not big, surrounded by grass, but at this time it is covered by heavy snow.In the middle of the open space, there is a low tomb without a tombstone or a gravekeeper.There are only a few broken bowls in front of the grave. The food in the bowls has long since disappeared, but there is a lot of snow left.

Zhao Hongyi paid homage, and everyone followed suit.Although it didn't take much time, there was still a delay.Seeing this, Xia Houlan couldn't help being anxious, and seeing Zhao Hongyi's face covered with tears, she had no intention of leaving at all.Immediately, he cut his heart and said, "Arong, you guys take the red clothes and go."

"Don't move, let's do it." Liu Han and Gao Xue looked at each other and said in unison.then.The two of them supported Zhao Hongyi and persuaded him to walk, but the effect was good.

Seeing this, Zhang Rong immediately bid farewell to Xia Houlan, and followed with two personal guards, fearing that something might happen to the three women.

Seeing them leave, Xia Houlan couldn't help feeling relieved, but also a little sad, after all, she didn't know if she would see her again after this farewell.But after a sigh, his face returned to calm, almost indifferent.

He remembered Du Ji's words and waited until dusk to enter the city, so he was not in a hurry to leave.He signaled his personal guard to bring a jar of wine, and then he personally cleared the snow from Zhao Yuan's grave.

"Old man, have a good journey!" He said in a low voice while gulping down the hot wine, "Alan was not filial, so I couldn't give you a ride. But don't worry, the young master has avenged you, so you can go there with peace of mind. "

"Hehe, you don't have to worry, maybe Alan will come to accompany you later." Xia Houlan took another big sip of wine and said with a smile, "But for the son, Alan has no regrets, I believe the old man also supports Alan to do so. Also, old man, don't worry, Hong Yi will be fine. Even if Alan and Young Master can't get out of Xu Capital, Hong Yi will be fine, I have already written to inform Zilong..."

Dusk is coming soon, the night wind is as cold as a knife, and the gray sky is snowing again...

It's getting closer, dusk has come, can night be far behind?

(End of this chapter)