Traveling through the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, a story of survival in troubled tim

Apart from the two of them on the road, the only sounds that accompanied them were the occasional chirping of birds and cicadas from the forest.

After walking for about half an hour, the two of them strayed from the main road.

We crossed a small path. The trees were lush in this season and walked forward for about two minutes.

The way was blocked by a thatched roof that was taller than a person's head.

The two were not panicked, as if they had expected it. Jueyu held Wenshu's arm, and they passed by and came to their senses.

Wen Shu and the other person stood behind the thatch.

There is a steep slope ahead, continue walking down.

Only half a mile away, there was a wooden house built on the side of the road. Wen Shu touched the door frame.

The wood in my hand was still wet, which showed that the cabin had been built not long ago.

The cabin was not very big, as could be estimated from the space it occupied. Wen Shu found a rough wooden stool in the corridor and sat down.

Looking down the mountain, "Jueyu, where are you from?"

Jueyu didn't expect the girl to ask this question suddenly, but her past was no secret, so she replied, "Since I can remember, I only know Zitong."

As for how she went to the eldest young master's place, Jueyu pursed her lips and didn't continue.

……

There was nothing unusual on her face, as if she was telling a distant story.

The water here is clean and the spring water flowing down from the mountain is sweet. After traveling all night, our physical strength has been almost exhausted.

Wenshu took out the pancakes Baoju had prepared for her from her bag, and they each ate half a pancake with spring water.

As for why she didn't eat one, I have to praise Baoju's exquisite craftsmanship. I don't know how she made the pancakes, but they were not only solid in the hand, but the water alone was enough to fill my stomach without eating one.

With her skills, if we don't worry about the cost of food, this skill will be of great benefit to the troops on the march and fighting.

While it was still early and the person they were supposed to contact from afar had not arrived yet, the two of them took turns to rest.

……

"Girl..."

Wen Shu folded her arms, leaned against the wood, and just as she relaxed she fell into a nap.

Despite this, I dare not sleep deeply.

When she heard Jueyu calling her, she woke up immediately.

"How did I fall asleep and you didn't even wake me up?"

The two of them decided to take turns to rest, and let Jueyu call her at the appointed time. However, when she opened her eyes, it was already dawn.

"Girl, take a rest!

When you are out and about, the most important thing is to keep your spirits up.

Jueyu is used to being outside, so it has no effect on me. These are just common occurrences.

As for the girl, this is the first time she has traveled overnight, and the things that follow need her to take charge, so there can't be any mistakes!"

Wenshu opened her eyes and yawned... Her mouth was half open, but then she stopped abruptly and looked at Jueyu in surprise.

This was the first time she heard so many words come out of Jueyu's mouth at once.

"Oh dear, this is not easy."

But before she could be surprised, the movement below caught her attention.

"Let's go, our supporters are here."

Looking down from the bamboo house, a small boat was floating down the rapids of the river on both sides of the road.

Although compared to the river, this old boat was obviously struggling against the turbulent water.

I watched it almost get swept under the waves by the rapids several times, but was saved every time.

Watching the boat gradually approaching the shore.

"The ship is here, let's go!"

As he said this, he took Jue Yu and walked straight to the river.

The road below is much worse than the previous one. It can be called a road, but it has been given a new definition because of the measurement of my own footsteps.

The lush wild grass is soft underfoot, and sometimes it gives people some surprises, with rabbits and insects escaping from it.

……

When Wenshu arrived at the embankment, the small broken boat was also trying hard to get closer to the shore.

Several times, when they were about to reach the shore, they were pushed a few steps away by the rapid waves.

"This is not a solution. This place is remote, the roads are narrow and the water is fast. Even near the dock, the current is slightly faster and we are pushed back."

"Captain, you will choose the right time and throw the rope over."

The two people controlling the boat were already extremely anxious. The sun had not yet come out and it was not hot, but the sweat on their foreheads was pouring down like rain.

He held the bamboo pole and the boat pole tightly in his hands, and his arms were numb from the huge impact force from the bottom of the water.

When they were on the road, the water flow was normal, although it was a little faster than other rivers, and they were able to control it.

But for some reason, when we were halfway there, the water in the river suddenly became unstable, the water level slowly rose, and the flow began to accelerate.

Especially when we reached this narrow passage, the force of the water flow almost overturned us several times.

After much effort the water level slowed down a bit, and we were able to manage to steer the boat to the agreed destination.

This is also the reason why they arrived late. They had already taken over from the contact person upstream and set off at the appointed time, so they should not be late.

……

After hearing the voice of the woman on the shore, the two men didn't think much about it. The best they could do was to dock the boat first and wait for the storm to pass.

Without thinking, he pulled the rope on the boat and ran towards the woman standing on the shore.

"then……"

Wen Shu was prepared. Seeing the rope being thrown towards her, she raised her hand and grabbed the rope closest to her.

Over there, Jueyu was much more flexible than her. He was one step faster than her and was moving towards her with two ropes in his hands.

A few steps away from them, there was a eucalyptus tree that was at least ten years old.

It is obvious that it is not easy to land on the shore while the boat is going down. Taking advantage of the current, it is no wonder that it is knocking on the door of the King of Hell at three o'clock in the morning, which is definitely seeking death.

"Hey, can you hear me?"

Wen Shu clenched her hands tightly and shouted to the people on the boat.

"I can hear you, you say!"

"Where do you park your boat?

where"

As he spoke, he pointed to the eucalyptus trees not far downstream.

The person controlling the boat was a little confused when he saw that position.

The position of the tree was peculiar. It was not known whether the river channel was widened intentionally or whether it was extended under the tree due to erosion by the water flow.

They sail all year round and know very well from observing the terrain that the water next to the eucalyptus tree is not deep. If they bring the boat close to it, it will easily capsize due to the current.

Unless the two girls can pull the rope completely and control the boat from being swept away by the current, they need to try their best to adjust the direction of the boat.

Only in this way can the ship reach the shore.

"Girl, the water is so fast, it might be difficult to get the boat to the shore."

"Well, let's go look for it downstream..."

Although this is the safest way, going further down will lead to the main river channel. Not only are there many cliffs behind, but the several places near the shore are also controlled by local forces.

Besides, this wasn't her original intention.

"It's okay, just control the boat and leave this to us."

Wenshu declined the proposal.