Northern Prefecture Rivers and Mountains

Chapter 7 Surprise

To the Diao family, it is "rotten fish and shrimp", but to everyone, it is the hope of survival.

Without fish and shrimp, parents, wife and children will starve.

"If you want to take the fish and shrimp, you will have to pay with your life!" Liu Zun roared, jumped up, and swung the ring-handled sword in his hand, hitting the left shoulder of a warhorse.

Blood gushed out on the spot.

The warhorse raised its head and neighed wildly, threw off the cavalry on it, and turned around to flee south.

Seeing the blood, the faces of the Diao family servants changed drastically, and the neat formation slowly retreated.

The arrogant are afraid of the stupid, and the stupid are afraid of the desperate. Liu Daogui could see that since the death of his parents, Liu Zun had become a wild horse that had run away. Others were just shouting for fun, and they were holding back and were hesitant, not daring to step forward. After all, no one wanted to implicate his parents, wife, and children.

But he was different. He was alone and had no scruples. He would chop wherever he wanted.

While he was stunned, Liu Zun shouted: "Kill!"

"Kill!" Everyone followed him, holding bows and swords, and rushed towards the servants of the Diao family.

"You're crazy! It's just a few rotten fish and shrimps. Why make it like this? We are all from the same village. We will meet each other sooner or later..." The leading Diao family general's face changed. He completely lost his previous momentum. He turned his horse's head and ran away.

The leaders all ran away, and the rest could no longer hold on.

Bang, bang, bang, they threw down their weapons and scattered like headless flies.

"Hahaha……"

Everyone laughed.

The Diao family has been acting arrogantly for a long time. It turns out that they just bully the weak and fear the strong. Today they finally got rid of their anger.

Only Liu Zun took the lead, picked up two ring-handled swords, and chased after them with bloodshot eyes, "Kill—"

Liu Daogui was afraid of something happening, so he and Liu Huaisu chased after him, hugging him from both sides, "Wait, wait..."

Liu Zun was breathing heavily, his face flushed, and he looked like he was having a rabies attack. He actually broke free from the hands of Liu Daogui and Liu Huaisu.

Fortunately, Liu Yu stepped forward and pressed his shoulders. Liu Zun struggled several times but failed to break free.

"Azun, that's enough."

Liu Zun actually calmed down after hearing Liu Yu's light words.

"Everyone has a share of swords and knives, so divide them up quickly. What happened today must not be leaked. From now on, we are all brothers and should take care of each other. If you have any problems, you can come to the Liu family to find me." Liu Yu looked around at everyone.

"Brother Liu is still so righteous!"

Meng Huaiyu, Xiang Jing and others were sincerely convinced.

Although the swords were divided equally, out of Liu Yu's face, the good things were picked first by those with the surname Liu.

The Diao family was wealthy and powerful, and the things they used were all top-quality goods. They were much better than the bows and swords that had been passed down for three generations. There were no nicks or rust on the blades, and it was obvious that they had not seen much fighting.

Among the noble families who had been living a life of luxury for decades, only the Huan and Xie families had gone into battle to fight the Hu people.

Most of the Northern Expeditions led by the gentry were full of passionate slogans, but when they arrived on the battlefield and met the Hu people, they were defeated as soon as they met them. They even fled at the sight of the Hu people before they even arrived.

They couldn't even deal with the refugee army heading south.

During the Su Jun Rebellion, the enemy invaded Jiankang and stripped the veil off countless noble families.

Just like the Northern Expedition of the Northern Palace Army this time, the troops have already crossed the Yellow River.

However, the imperial court, under the pretext of recuperation, ordered the troops to withdraw southward, handing over the prefectures and counties north of the Huai River...

Everyone divided their swords and knives, took the fish and shrimp, and dispersed.

These things are enough to get by for a while.

On the way back, Liu Daogui suddenly remembered something, "I'm afraid the Diao family will recognize us."

Although it was dark, Liu Yu's seven-foot-six-inch height was very conspicuous. Moreover, the Diao family general had said when he fled, "We are all from the same village. If we look up, we will see each other sooner or later..."

Obviously recognized everyone.

"If they dare to come, chop them all up and feed them to the dogs." Liu Zun got angry first.

Liu Yu looked indifferent and said, "Don't worry, the Diao family won't dare to offend us Jingkou families too much."

Liu Huaisu said, "The Diao family doesn't dare to offend everyone, so they will definitely deal with my brother in secret. We must be on guard against this. I have an old acquaintance with Ningshuo Sima Liu Jingxuan, so I'll say hello to him first."

Liu Jingxuan, the son of Liu Laozhi, was currently serving as Sima of Ningshuo, holding the fourth rank. He was also born into the Pengcheng Liu clan, a descendant of Liu Jiao, the King of Chu during the Western Han Dynasty, and a member of the same clan as the Liu family.

Although Liu Laozhi was demoted due to his military defeat, his prestige and military achievements were still there. He once defeated the Qin army, made the Northern Palace Army famous, and marched north to Yecheng. With a weak force, he defeated Murong Chui twice and lifted the siege of Yecheng.

No one in the government or the country dared to look down on him.

After Xie Xuan's death, the military power of Jingkou actually fell into the hands of Liu Laozhi, and all the generals obeyed his orders.

With him supporting them from behind, the Diao family would never dare to move.

Liu Daogui said, "I have met this man before. He is a man of integrity and I will definitely look after him."

"That's right. The Diao family is not on good terms with the Prince of Xiang, and they are also being ostracized and have a bad reputation. Diao Kui was also dismissed from his post as the Governor of Guangzhou and is unemployed at home. If something really happens, the Diao family will be in big trouble." Liu Huaisu worked hard in the fields and studied, and he went to school everywhere and made friends with many people, so he was naturally more well-informed.

The Diao family has always been criticized for their disregard for eating manners and is called "the pests of Jingkou" by the people.

"Thank you, Huaisu." Liu Yu did not become arrogant and listened to the two's suggestions.

The Diao family is too powerful and may not be able to deal with all the overseas Chinese in Jingkou, but they still have many ways to deal with the Liu family.

After getting in touch with Liu Laozhi, everyone felt a lot more relaxed.

They all have families, and except Liu Zun, no one wants to really rise up and become a rebel.

After the people moved south, everyone's hatred shifted to the Hu people, and they began to feel sympathy for the imperial court. So even though life was difficult, they could still endure it.

"There is someone ahead." When they were less than ten miles away from the Liu family, a flash of fire appeared behind the mound.

Liu Huaisu's expression changed. "Could it be that the Diao family has returned to fight us?"

Everyone was in a panic.

The Diao family came here to block the way, knowing clearly that the Liu family was behind it.

"Why are you panicking? We're already at the doorstep. Are you still afraid that the Diao family will come to seek revenge?" Liu Daogui remained calm.

The recent battle on the Yangtze River has revealed the details of the Diao family. Although they may look intimidating, the Diao family actually dares not make a big deal out of it.

"Don't worry, I'm here. Together with our concerted efforts, we can defeat the two hundred people of the Diao family!" Liu Yu's eyes were full of murderous intent.

Being blocked at the doorstep has already touched my weak spot.

“Eh, hahaha…”

At this time, a burst of crazy laughter was heard in the night wind, and then more than a dozen figures appeared on the bare mound, both men and women, twisting their bodies wantonly in the dim firelight.

There are no taboos between men and women, they hug each other freely, which is simply disgusting to watch.

While dancing, she also took off her clothes, the movements became more and more passionate, and the laughter turned into moans...

It's so cold, but you can still hold on.

This group of people are definitely not servants of the Diao family, and the Diao family would never come so quickly.

"Is this... the immortal Taoist priest?" Liu Huaisu was indeed knowledgeable.

Liu Yu said: "It can't be wrong, he must have taken Hanshi Powder."

Hanshi Powder is Wushi Powder. If you take too much of it, your whole body will become hot and your body will become excited. In addition to making you feel drunk and dreamy, it also has the effect of strengthening yang. The famous scholars of the Wei and Jin Dynasties liked to wear wide clothes and belts because after taking Wushi Powder, their whole body would become too hot and they could not wear thick clothes.

Everyone's face turned red.

"Ah, there is no greater joy in life than this, why don't you all share in the joy?"

The other side obviously also discovered Liu Yu and others. Not only did they not retreat, they also issued an invitation.

His long hair and sash fluttered in the night breeze, giving him a somewhat immortal look. However, it was the middle of the night, and with the unruly men and women around him, it was unspeakably eerie.

People with weak minds can be easily bewitched by them.

Even Liu Daogui's heart was shaken. At this age, he was most impulsive when it came to matters between men and women.

The purpose of Tianshi Dao's move is to recruit young and strong men and women.

They have always been following the path of the upper class and powerful, and at some point, they even started to set their sights on Jingkou.

The more chaotic the world is, the more monsters and demons there are.

(End of this chapter)