I began to understand the myriad things by chopping wood

Chapter 110: Don't Move Around
On the official road, a long escort team was moving forward, with neatly arranged carriages and horses and a cloud of flying dust.

Xie Yuan rode in front on his horse, his posture casual, but his eyes kept scanning the surroundings.

This section of the official road passes through a field with trees and bushes beside it.

It was early spring, new buds sprouted from green plants, insects chirped and birds sang in the woods, all things were full of vitality, and it was a peaceful scene.

However, for the escort team, although this view is beautiful, it is not as good as the dead branches in the dead of winter, which can clearly see whether there are ambushes.

Xie Yuan remained alert. He was the only one in the escort team who knew the special nature of this escort mission.

Four escort teams left the city one after another, and only he looked the weakest. In addition, he already had extra grievances with the Vajra Sect. If the Vajra Sect really wanted to take action this time, it was certain who they would target.

Since fighting is a high probability event, but the enemy is in the dark and we are in the light, we have to be extremely careful. Even though Xie Yuan is quite confident in his current strength, the battle is changing rapidly, and he will not be careless and underestimate the enemy.

What's more, there are more than 20 colleagues following him. Even if many of these people do not quite approve of him, since Xie Yuan has brought them out, he has to be responsible for their safety.

After following Zhao Xingyang for a while, Xie Yuan was somewhat influenced. As the leader, he should take the most responsibility, which is only natural.

Even if this brother is a little rebellious, he will only be beaten up behind closed doors, and he will never be killed by outsiders.

The convoy continued to move forward. The bearded man inspected the front and back, then rode up to Xie Yuan in front and glared at him:
"Thank you, Escort Captain. You said that we are very likely to be attacked this time, so we need to be on our guard. We are such a large team, and we have been walking for two days, but we haven't even seen a rabbit. Where is the attack?"

Xie Yuan glanced at him:
"So what Master Niu wants is for everyone to relax, eat and drink, and do the mission like a picnic. Is that right?"

The big man surnamed Niu choked and said in a muffled voice:
"Of course it won't work."

Xie Yuan smiled slightly:
"That's right, it seems that Master Niu is still very professional."

Niu Dachun snorted:
"Of course. I followed you because I was afraid you would bring disaster to the escort team."

"So it's not because of the extra merit."

Niu Dachun suddenly became furious and said angrily:

"Why would I care about your little tricks? The escort team is the hard work of Chief Xu, I will not allow anyone to mess around! I'm putting it this way, I don't want a penny from this mission reward!"

Xie Yuan laughed and said:

"It's just a joke, Master Niu, don't get excited."

Niu Dachun is the most experienced person in the escort team and Xu Mo's right-hand man. However, Shen Longteng has verified that Niu Dachun has no problem, he just has a deep affection for Xu Mo and the escort team.

He himself has outstanding strength, close to the third level, and has a high prestige. In the escort team, his words are almost more effective than Xie Yuan's.

If you want to truly take charge of this escort team, Niu Dachun is the key.

Niu Dachun looked unhappy. After a long while, he continued:
"I just want to confirm with you. What is your basis for saying that we might be attacked?"

"So you can speak well, too."

Xie Yuan snorted, and when he saw Niu Dachun's face darken, he stopped teasing and said seriously:
"You are also aware of the recent situation. It seems that the King Kong Sect has some connection with the Green Forest. Now that the escort agency has four escorts out, who do you think is most likely to be attacked?"

Niu Dachun snorted:
"Of course it's ours, but the reason has something to do with the escort leader."

Xie Yuan laughed and didn't take it seriously:
"That's true. They pick on the weak. So I told you to stay alert and don't let your guard down."

As for the other reason, his connection with the Vajra Sect, there is no need to elaborate. Anyway, if the Vajra Sect wants to take action, it is 99% likely to be this side.

Seeing that Xie Yuan spoke and acted in a dignified manner, and did things methodically, Niu Dachun's expression softened a little and he nodded slightly. He reminded him again:
"In this case, why not send a porter to explore?"

Xie Yuan recalled what happened before, his smile faded slightly, and he shook his head:
"This is not an ordinary mission. If someone comes, there will definitely be an ambush. If the porter steps forward, it will be like a sheep walking into a tiger's mouth. They are using their brothers' lives to warn us. Let's keep them within sight."

When Niu Dachun heard this, he thought it made sense and couldn't help but look at Xie Yuan twice.

He thinks very carefully and takes his brothers' lives very seriously.

He was silent for a moment, rode back, and inspected the escort team from front to back.

The escort team was quieter than usual, all silently watching Xie Yuan in front of them. Seeing that the new young escort leader's orders were well-reasoned and not reckless, they followed his instructions for the time being.

It is impossible for a team that has experienced changes to be convinced by the new manager. But as long as the work is convincing, there will be subtle changes.

Xie Yuan continued to lead the team forward, gradually entering the hills.

This mission is to go northwest of Yunzhao. If we go a hundred miles deeper, we will reach the border of Beixuan Mountains.

Yunzhao County belongs to the northern part of Yunzhou, and the western and northern borders of Yunzhou are mountainous, unlike the vast fertile plains of Yunzhou Prefecture in the center of Yunzhou. The conditions here are harsh and poor. In addition, there are layers of mountains and forests, so even in peaceful years, it is not very stable.

Xie Yuan gathered some strength, and just as he climbed over a hill and walked into a low-lying area, he waved his hand and stopped the escort team.

He glanced into the woods and cried:

"Come out, there's no need to hide."

The forest was quiet for a moment, and suddenly large men emerged from three directions. A rough count revealed that there were at least forty or fifty of them.

In addition, there was a hillside behind the escort team, so this team of twenty people was directly surrounded.

The leading man was wearing a tiger-skin vest and had bare arms. He walked in front and laughed:

"Good eyesight. Since you are so perceptive, just surrender directly. Those who surrender will not be killed! Otherwise, don't even think about leaving today!"

Niu Dachun's expression suddenly changed when he saw that the leader of the other side was so arrogant and full of momentum, and did not hide his strength at all.

In addition, the number of people on the other side was more than double his own, and they ignored the flag of Longteng Escort Agency. He did not wait for Xie Yuan to give orders and shouted directly:
"Push down the carriage, form a formation! Get ready to fight these bastards!"

When the escort team saw that the robbers were so powerful, they became nervous and followed Niu Dachun's instructions.

Oh no, there is a powerful enemy coming...

After Niu Dachun gave the order, he ran to Xie Yuan and said quickly in a low voice:

"Can you and I join hands to hold this leader back?"

He knew that Xie Yuan had killed San Lian before, but the battle was too brutal, and everyone didn't want to talk about it after the report, so everyone thought that it was Zhao Xingyang who broke through in the battle and showed his prowess, and Xie Yuan just took advantage of the opportunity. How else? Er Lian killed San Lian head-on? Who would believe it?

Even the people of the King Kong Sect were not clear about the details, after all, Boss Song was also dead. They only thought that Zhao Xingyang was a god descended from heaven and Xie Yuan had escaped by luck.

Xie Yuan ignored Niu Dachun's arrangements. He just glanced back and forth among the bandits and had an idea in mind.

He smiled slightly and said:
"Why bother? Just form a formation here and don't move. I'll be back soon."

After saying that, Xie Yuan squeezed his legs together, and in front of everyone's gaze, he rode his horse forward.

(End of this chapter)