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

Zhang Daniu shook Su Rongze's hand tightly and nodded vigorously: "Okay!"

Everyone turned back and told everyone the news that the officers and soldiers on the mountain were actually rebels from Lucheng.

As the news came out, everyone felt even more depressed.

"It seems that we have no choice but to find another way out now."

"Last time, we not only escaped, but also let a lot of people go. I wonder if they still remember us now."

Zhu Xiuqin patted her chest anxiously, "It doesn't matter whether they remember or not. We can never take this risk again. Besides, those people are bloodthirsty!"

The village chief sighed, stood up, and said to everyone, "Pack up and take the right detour."

The rest of the people could only obey the village chief's current arrangements.

They didn't know that the group in Darong Village had to take a detour to leave, and shortly afterwards, another team arrived at where they had just stayed.

The scout went to scout the situation and came back with a serious look on his face: "General, half an hour ago, a small group of people stayed here."

"That group consisted of about twenty people, but they had twelve horses. Judging from the hoof prints, they were war horses!"

"However... this group of people seemed to be wearing straw sandals, not riding horses, and moving in a disorganized manner. They didn't look like a regular army."

The spy said, a flicker of confusion crossing his face but quickly vanishing.

"Also, Jianjia Mountain ahead has been occupied by a group of rebels. They're taking advantage of the terrain to forcibly collect fees from passersby. It's truly despicable!"

Su Xu's face darkened slightly: "Let's ignore the small group for now, gather the brothers and get rid of those rebels!"

"As ordered!"

The deputy general loudly accepted the order and led his troops to raid the rear of Jianjia Mountain from a small road, while Su Xu led the remaining people to attack the rebels head-on.

Seeing the army approaching, the people who were queuing for water fled in all directions, fearing that they would be trampled by the horses' hooves if they were a step slower.

The rebels' faces changed drastically, and they ran up the mountain without looking back, trying to issue a warning.

Unfortunately, they didn't run far before arrows flying from behind pierced their backs.

Almost everyone in the Su family army held the bow in one hand and shot the arrows with incredible speed.

His other hand was free, holding the reins, and he quickly approached the rebels like a god descending from heaven.

The cavalry was simply a crushing force in front of these infantry.

The rebels didn't even have time to raise their swords before they were ruthlessly trampled into a pulp by the horses' hooves.

For a moment, the land at the foot of the mountain was dyed red with the blood and remains of the rebels.

This move by the Su family army completely scared the rebels away.

As soon as the two sides met, the rebels fled in all directions without even engaging in a fight, rushing up the mountain like crazy in an attempt to avoid the charge of the Su family's cavalry.

He avoided the cavalry, but could not escape the mysterious and almost unpredictable arrow attack.

At this critical moment, continuous wails came from the other side of Jianjia Mountain.

The team led by the adjutant encountered the rebels head-on.

Under attack from both sides, all the rebels on Jianjia Mountain were completely wiped out in just a stick of incense.

The adjutant arranged for someone to escort the women down the mountain. When he came back to report, he was filled with indignation: "What a bunch of villains!"

"Not only did they set up checkpoints along the way to extort money, they also raped women!"

"Luckily we arrived in time and rescued the girls, but looking at their appearances, they were all terrified."

Upon hearing the news, Su Xu's originally stern face became even more frosty.

"Destroy all the rebels, leaving no one alive!"

The adjutant obeyed Su Xu's order, smiled, and answered loudly: "Yes, sir!"

Su Nianying looked at the man in front of her, her eyes full of admiration and respect for him: "Brother Su, it's all thanks to you for saving these girls."

"If it were any other general, the most they would do would be to let these girls go home. As for the remaining villains, they might even have to find a way to recruit and appease them!"

Su Nianying's young face was filled with anger.

After Su Xu heard this, his expression did not change much.

He raised the flying arrow in his hand and looked at Su Nianying with some admiration in his eyes: "Miss Su, the flying arrow you made is very practical."

"Not only can it be fired with one hand, its accuracy and attack range far exceed those of ordinary arrows."

Su Nianying's cheeks flushed slightly when she heard this: "This is what I should do."

Su Xu shook his head and said, "Since it is your contribution, you should be rewarded."

"From today on, you will be in full charge of the weapons battalion. Your rank will be promoted to centurion, and you will be in charge of one hundred men."

As soon as Su Xu finished speaking, Su Nianying's originally slightly red face gradually turned pale.

She bit her lip unwillingly and said, "Brother Su, I...I don't want such a reward!"

"I made these flying arrows because..."

"Miss Su!"

The adjutant who returned in a hurry interrupted Su Nianying at the right time. A trace of anger flashed across Su Nianying's face and she glared at him fiercely.

The adjutant seemed unaware and reported to Su Xu with a smile: "General, those rebels burned, killed, and looted along the way, and even looted a lot of food and ironware. General, do you want to go and take a look?"

Su Xu looked at him deeply, finally nodded and left.

After they left, Su Nianying angrily walked towards the adjutant and kicked him: "Mr. Lin! What do you mean?"

The adjutant felt pain and could only jump up and down while holding his foot, forcing a smile and saying, "Miss Su, you are really confused!"

"If I hadn't stopped you just now, would you have confessed to Big Brother?"

Su Nianying bit her lip unwillingly when she heard this, and her bright lips looked a little pale: "So what if it's like this!?"

"Ever since Brother Su saved me last time, he's the only one in my heart!"

The adjutant smiled bitterly: "Miss Su, I still say the same thing. The general's heart is filled with peace in the world, and there is no place for love affairs."

"The only thing on his mind is to bring peace to the world!"

"If you really said that, do you believe that the general would turn around and send you back to the camp and force you to find accommodation?"

Su Nianying couldn't help but said angrily, "Is he going to be alone for the rest of his life?!"

"Oh! Miss Su!" The adjutant's face changed drastically. Regardless of the difference between men and women, he hurriedly covered Su Nianying's mouth.

"That's a big no-no, General. Don't you want to live?!"

Su Nianying angrily pushed Adjutant Shui away and unconsciously lowered her voice: "Having said that..."

"Brother Su's house was completely burned down. How long can his wife survive these days?"

"But you can't just say this out loud!"

The deputy general was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat and quickly moved to the side, away from Su Nianying: "Miss Su, I respect you as a man and I protect you, but if you continue to step on the general's bottom line like this, I will have to keep a certain distance from you!"

Su Nianying glared at him: "What a mean act!"

The deputy general could only smile bitterly and shake his head.

Just as he was about to persuade Su Nianying again, a soldier came running over in a hurry: "Deputy General Lin, something big has happened!"

"The general is furious after discovering his own belongings among the ironware seized by the rebels!"