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The Peculiar War God of the Song Dynasty
Liu Xiaoxiao saw the two refugees and did not find it strange, so she looked at them a couple more times. After all, it had been a while since she had seen anyone else.
However, the somewhat overweight Fat Man was really too dirty; his clothes were tattered and filthy. That would have been tolerable, but seeing his drool after noticing her beauty, which even dripped onto her clothes, was truly disgusting, prompting her to lean away.
Qin Feng was still watching the two refugees, one tall and one short, one fat and one thin. They ran quite nimbly and quickly disappeared from sight.
The two refugees seemed only to notice Xiao Xiao on the carriage, captivated by her beauty, and did not realize that she was also observing them.
How could two refugees suddenly appear, carrying a tattered Bamboo Basket and Shoulder Pole? They certainly looked like refugees.
Logically, the Post Station should have been burned down by bandits, and the road ahead should have been occupied by them. How could two men emerge?
Could it be that the bandits found them too poor, with their clothes in tatters and only a broken Bamboo Basket and Shoulder Pole? Perhaps they couldn't even be bothered to attack them!
She leaned her head out again; it was just too cold outside. The Cold Wind blew in gusts, cutting against her face like a knife, which was quite uncomfortable.
Wang Xiang burst into laughter up front, unable to contain his joy!
The two leaders of the Imperial Guards beside him were still too young and unfamiliar with distant missions, so they were not well-acquainted with people and things around here.
Although these two men looked shabby with dusty clothes and appeared to be refugees, they were actually bandits—scouts for the bandits. Especially that Thin Man, who was particularly smooth-talking and adept at answering the questions posed by the Imperial Guards.
He was indeed quite clever, able to deceive others, but having led troops for many years and encountered all sorts of people—bandits, thieves, and merchants—he knew that a bandit could not fool him.
If such clever people could only be refugees, then those merchants would starve to death; they were better off than this bandit!
If he guessed correctly, there should be quite a few bandits lying in ambush ahead, likely planning to attack these Imperial Guards. They were carrying some valuables and food, far better than the passing refugees!
Hopefully, they could kill that Qin Feng and Bai Lian, and then take down some of the Imperial Guards, causing chaos among them. Then they would definitely not head north for Negotiation, and he could return to Tokyo City under the pretense of mourning, living a stable life.
The Jin army from the north had indeed sent many troops; it seemed they intended to march all the way to Tokyo City, possibly in search of more gold or perhaps truly wanting to destroy the Great Song.
Zhang Mu was somewhat curious. While everyone else was exhausted and weary, this person was smiling continuously without a care for the bandits that might appear at any moment.
"General Wang, have you thought of some clever plan to deal with these bandits? You seem so happy."
He looked at him with a hint of amusement, hoping he would offer some guidance!
Wang Xiang immediately understood; his smile was too obvious. He couldn't hide his joy. He certainly didn't want to go out there risking his life in battle; he might not come back.
"Brother Zhang Mu, you think too much. I haven't come up with a good plan yet. I can only let those in front observe more closely. I just remembered something from the past that made me smile like this; you're overthinking it."
Zhang Mu's expression darkened slightly. He thought Wang had thought of a good solution, but it turned out he was thinking about something else. What a leisurely general!
They continued forward; the mountain path was becoming steeper and narrower.
As they passed several mountain peaks, there were indeed several ragged men lying there, covered with weeds that made them look just like grass, lying motionless on the ground.
Beside them lay a Long Sword and a spear; they were indeed bandits, scouting the area.
The two refugees were also part of their group, some in plain sight and others hidden. If there were no one around, it would surely scare people away.
A man with weeds on his head and his back covered in them said to someone nearby, "Quickly go inform Datian Brother that more Soldiers are coming. There are quite a few of them; we must take them all down. These dogs Soldiers who only bring harm cannot be spared."
The young man beside him, looking to be in his twenties, slowly stood up and ran off behind him.
These individuals were from a remote village in Henan Prefecture that had suffered a major disaster. However, the Soldiers continued to collect Land Tax and seized their remaining food supplies and livestock.
So they killed those Soldiers and transported their goods to the mountains. Farming was no longer an option for survival, so they resorted to robbing passing travelers and Soldiers.
Especially the batch of Soldiers, whom they loathed deeply! They often stole their food and harassed the village women—truly despicable!
Originally, there were just over a hundred men in the village, but after this rebellion, two neighboring villages joined in, increasing their numbers to over two hundred armed bandits.
After a few hours, Qin Feng and his group remained safe. They occasionally saw two refugees pass by, looking tattered and carrying old hoes.
Surprisingly, those bandits did not attack them, which made them feel somewhat relieved.
Now it was dark, and they had traversed those winding mountain paths! This was supposed to be a flat road!
But they could hardly move anymore; their hands were all holding torches, and the horses below were panting heavily, moving as if they were crawling.
They ordered a rest until dawn before setting off again.
Arrange for someone to take turns on duty, also around these tents, so that nothing happens at night.
These people were well-prepared; when they came out, they brought some rations and some horse fodder, which they hung on the horses, making it useful.
In that large open area, dozens of white tents appeared, with fires set up using nearby branches for warmth. It was really too cold outside, freezing cold.
Once those people set up their tents, they lit fires to keep warm, eating dry rations while lying on the rough blankets they had spread out. It felt incredibly comfortable; their bones felt like they were about to fall apart, all because the mountain roads were too bad!
Some people didn't even eat their rations and just lay down to sleep. They were truly exhausted after riding for several hours with only occasional breaks.
Qin Feng and Xiao Xiao were of course sleeping in the same tent; he was sitting up while Xiao Xiao lay down. She had been feeling sore in her waist and legs throughout the journey and could hardly bear the hardships of the carriage.
He hadn't taken off his Red Robe or cloak; it was just too cold, and he was covered with a white coarse blanket.
Xiao Xiao felt tired; her body was relatively weak. "Husband, why are you sitting there? Why not come into the blanket and sleep together? I'm so sleepy."
Qin Feng smiled. On this difficult journey, he unexpectedly found a beautiful woman as a concubine; it was truly a blessing! It also kept him from feeling bored.
However, he had a gut feeling that something had happened last night and sensed that something might happen tonight as well. It felt strangely too smooth, making him feel that the night would be more dangerous.
"Wife, you're tired; go ahead and sleep! I'll sit here for a while longer. I have a feeling something special will happen tonight."
She was somewhat displeased. This was clearly a calm night, and everything had gone smoothly; how could anything happen? If bandits saw them, they would surely not dare to rob them.
Husband made her feel something unusual; his thoughts and actions were different from hers, as if he were not like the people of this era.
She was very open, not only in her actions but also in her thoughts, sharing some strange ideas about gender equality.
"Husband, will you sleep with me? I like to hold you while I sleep, just like in the carriage. Come to bed! I want to hold you while I sleep."
Her face bore a charming, fair smile. Among so many people, she was the only woman, and she was a Gorgeous Beauty.
Qin Feng thought for a moment; perhaps he was overthinking it. He decided to get into bed and hold her! He would stay up a little longer to observe the surroundings. The bed was warm, and lying down was indeed more comfortable!
He burrowed under the covers, wrapping his arms around her soft body, instantly feeling much warmer as she held him tightly.
Next to the bed lay a Long Sword, which he had brought for protection, anticipating that something might happen.
In another White Tent, General Wang Xiang was also awake, standing outside the tent.
He looked at the guards and said, "You all need to keep a close watch tonight. If anything happens, wake me immediately. You must not fall asleep; otherwise, if something goes wrong, I will execute you."
The guards appeared very frightened. How could the general speak like this? They all responded affirmatively, assuring him they would not sleep.
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