Rebirth of an Old Farmer: Escape from Famine with Children and Grandchildren

The scene was chaotic yet seemed to be proceeding in a certain order, which was both surprising and reassuring, because it at least showed that they were not fighting alone.

"Zhang Kun!"

Sun Wan shouted when she saw Zhang Kun.

She really likes this child. Although he is young, he is brave, smart and responsible.

He's a great guy who can stay calm and do something in such an environment.

One can hear the admiration and dependence that comes from the heart from the tone.

Seeing Sun Wan and the others approaching, Zhang Kun hurriedly said, "Aunt Lanzhen, we need to leave here quickly. I heard that some people from King Jin's side are conscripting men nearby. They were supposed to return to the city tonight, but they haven't arrived yet. I think they'll show up soon."

There was anxiety in his words, yet he remained calm, as if everything was under his control.

As they were talking, the other captured villagers had already hurriedly left the city gate, pushing carts and carrying baskets, and disappeared in the moonlight.

I guess they are rushing home to see their families.

Only those who have truly experienced the pain of separation can understand this eagerness.

The young men from Sujia Village were very quick and soon they had searched the tied-up city gate guards and found all the valuables on them.

Perhaps this is somewhat unethical, but in this particular situation, survival takes priority and they have to find any resources they can for themselves.

Zhang Kun laughed a few times when he saw this.

The laughter reflects both the relief of successfully controlling the current situation and the joy of having control over future destiny.

Although the situation remains difficult, he is clearly not afraid of challenges.

In a flash, they all rushed out of the city, not forgetting to carefully lock the door tightly.

Even when escaping, try to minimize the chances of leaving traces for the enemy to track you.

The details reflect everyone's wisdom and caution.

Seeing the first group of people escaping, Sun Wan quickly recognized her relatives among them. Without caring about anything else, she quickly took them and their fellow villagers and ran into the mountains.

At this moment, family affection and nostalgia for hometown are closely linked together, becoming the source of strength that supports them to move forward.

Then, she and the Sujia Village security team also prepared to go climbing.

"Aunt Lanzhen, can you ride a horse? It will be faster for us to go there by riding."

Zhang Kun asked.

Riding a horse obviously saves more energy and increases speed than walking, and is one of the most sensible choices at present.

Sun Wan hesitated for a moment: "Maybe we can give it a try."

She wasn't very good at riding, but at this moment, any attempt was worth making as long as she could escape from danger as quickly as possible.

So, Su Yousheng carefully helped her onto the horse, handed her the reins, and then carefully instructed her on some safety matters.

On this side, Zhang Kun carried Goudan and mounted a strong horse; on the other side, Su Mingxiang and Su Yinan also mounted another horse steadily.

The men from Sujia Village quickly mounted their horses and galloped into the depths of the forest.

The sound of horse hooves echoed in the silent forest, as if announcing their arrival.

On the way, Sun Wan said worriedly, "Zhang Kun, these horse hoof prints might reveal our whereabouts."

The voice was filled with anxiety and uneasiness.

"Don't worry, Auntie. We'll hang branches on the horses' tails after a while. That way, the hoof prints won't be visible and no one will be able to find us."

Zhang Kun answered confidently, with a glint of determination in his eyes.

Riding on horseback was indeed much faster. In less than half an hour, they had gone deep into the mountains and arrived at the entrance of the secret cave.

After hearing the sound of horse hooves, Zhang Lao Hu, Su Shunde and others immediately became alert. They were not sure what the intentions of the newcomers were, so they quickly prepared for defense.

If people outside didn't know the location in advance, they would never have noticed this pitch-black place without any light at all.

Sun Wan's legs were shaking after she got off the horse, but she still called out loudly, "Old village chief, we are home safely!"

In an instant, the villagers hiding in the crevices of various sizes came out to greet them, their faces filled with excitement and joy.

In an instant, the entire valley was filled with laughter and the sound of people calling each other's names, as if a warm light suddenly bloomed in the darkness.

Zhang Meng hugged his son tightly. Looking at his bandaged arm, his eyes reddened slightly. He patted his back gently and said softly, "Son, be smarter next time and don't make your father worry anymore."

Zhang Kun grinned and replied, "Dad, I think we should get going quickly. I heard that the government officials have gone to the nearby villages to conscript men. If they come back and find out what's going on at the government office, they'll definitely come after us."

Zhang Meng frowned and asked seriously, "Have all the hoof prints on the road been cleared?"

Zhang Kun nodded and said, "Look at the big branch tied to my tail. It has swept the ground all the way here. The branch drags on the ground, making a rustling sound, as if it is clearing a path. But, Dad, this place is too dangerous. We'd better leave as soon as possible."

Zhang Meng hurriedly told Sun Wan, Su Shunde and the old village chief about the situation. His tone was hurried and his face looked a little pale.

The old village chief also agreed and said, "Yes, we can't stay here any longer. The environment has become very unstable. We must act immediately and leave quickly!"

The old village chief's eyes were firm and full of determination.

Almost every patrol member in Sujia Village has a horse.

Although these horses are not particularly large, they are fast enough.

With the help of horses, the journey was naturally much faster.

Taking advantage of the cover of night, Sun Wan led out a horse from a hidden place. The horse was completely black with smooth mane.

She patted the horse's body gently, handed it to Goudan, and said with a smile, "Goudan, Grandma Lanzhen gave you a horse. You reacted quickly and worked efficiently this time. You did a good job!"

His tone was full of love and praise.

Goudan jumped up happily, his smile brighter than the stars in the night sky.

After taking the reins, his hands trembled slightly and he said excitedly, "Thank you, Grandma Lanzhen!"

Then he hung the bamboo basket that his grandmother usually carried on his back on the horse and filled it with necessary supplies.

Then he found a sturdy wooden stick and handed it to his grandmother, saying earnestly, "Grandma, please walk slowly with it and pay attention to the potholes on the road."

His eyes are full of love.

Several villagers from Dongjiazhuang also hurried back to the village and brought the horses.

They knew that time was running out and dared not delay even a little.

Among them, the eldest village chief of Dongjiazhuang Village had his arm injured in a previous conflict, so he gave the horse in his hand to his younger brother to ride, and he carried some of the more important items in the family.

As a result, the people of the two villages, along with their elderly and children, once again set out on the road to move up the mountain.