For a while, the people working by the stream were replaced by men. The women were naturally happy, but they knew in their hearts that what brought them all this was not the true love of men, but the money-making skills they learned!
This incident was like a seed planted in their hearts, which slowly began to take root and sprout. Later, in Tai'an County, it became a unique "trend" for women to be in charge of the family!
Of course, that’s a story for later!
Old Master Tai came out of the cave carrying a large wicker basket. For safety reasons, he selected ten of the Sixth Prince's guards, plus four veterans including Hengqi, and planned to ride at full speed the whole way and come back quickly.
Hundreds of people, young and old, and more than 200 young and strong men have gathered in the valley. As long as you act cautiously, not to mention the men in black coming again, even a hundred or so Rakshasa devils will not dare to act rashly.
Liu Dongniang steamed two baskets of buns for Yong'an. They were already frozen hard and could be eaten after being heated up in the military camp.
Yang Lihua prepared a pair of thick cotton boots for Yong'an, the Sixth Prince, and He Xiong, hoping that their feet would not get cold while running around outside.
Everything was ready, and everyone set off under the rising sun.
Everyone didn't know that the old man was going to the border. They thought he was going to guard the village at the foot of the mountain, so they didn't take it seriously.
Only Zhimaqiu followed the old man, sobbing and feeling very aggrieved.
Needless to say, it was left behind to guard the house, hoping that it would help give early warning if there was any movement.
Zhuzhu was reluctant to leave her "little friend" and kept promising, "Be good, Sesame Ball, I'll bring you a big leg of lamb when I come back!"
Sesame Ball could only squat there feeling wronged, wagging his tail as he saw the fat girl off until she disappeared!
In the border town, Chen Zhao had already gathered all the supplies. After counting them, he loaded them onto the truck and prepared to transport them out of the border.
He held the warrant signed by the general in his hand, so he could move freely at the border and no one dared to stop him.
Seeing that it was getting dark, he shouted to his men to hurry up and make arrangements. After finally reaching the checkpoint, there was a long queue of people in front of them, noisy and anxious.
"What's going on? It's almost dark, and there are so many people blocking the city gate?"
"I don't know either. This is the first time I've encountered this situation. It seems like they're all caravans."
Everyone had nothing to do and started gossiping because they were getting impatient waiting.
Someone who knew the inside story started to show off, saying, "Don't you know yet? I heard that a caravan entering the grassland was robbed by the Rakshasa devils. Not only did they steal everything, but they also killed everyone. It's really tragic.
When the news got out, all the caravans started turning back, fearing bad luck and even their lives would be lost."
"Ah, so that's how it is! No wonder!" The people who heard it couldn't help but sigh, "It's really hard to explain the world. A few days ago, everything was fine, and now the Rakshasa devils are going crazy!"
"What are you talking about? You're just like that! There's some big news, you don't know it, right?" A man who looked like a manager dropped another bombshell. "Not only outside the border, but also inside the border, there are also demonic invaders. They've been burning and killing people in every village, committing a lot of evil. Our master thought it was nothing and didn't flee south, but this time he's terrified. He told me to deliver a letter to the young master and then move immediately!"
Sure enough, this news almost scared everyone out of their wits, and they all started shouting.
"What? The Rakshasa devils have entered the pass!"
"How did they get in? Impossible!"
Not only did everyone else not believe it, Chen Zhao didn't believe it either. Thinking of Tai Jiye who had returned home, as well as the young and old people in Taijia Village, he became very anxious. Just as he was about to find the person who had spoken to ask him in detail, he heard a tender little voice shouting.
"Uncle Chen! Grandpa, I saw Uncle Chen!"
Chen Zhao suddenly turned around and saw a fat girl wrapped like a cotton ball, lying on the edge of a wicker basket, stretching out her little hands and pointing at him.
Zhuzhu?!
Chen Zhao was ecstatic and rushed forward.
"Zhuzhu! Uncle!"
Old Man Tai was riding on Dahei, holding Dabai in his hand. Perhaps because they were annoyed by the crowds and the strong smell, the Ma couple were snorting in annoyance.
He reached out and patted this, then touched that, but he never expected that his granddaughter was so sharp-eyed that she recognized Chen Zhao so easily!
"Oh, Chen Zhao, why are you here? What a coincidence!"
Chen Zhao carefully looked the old man and Zhuzhu up and down, then saw that the guards beside them were all familiar faces. He breathed a sigh of relief and replied, "Uncle, I'm so glad you're all okay! I just heard that there was unrest inside the pass!"
Old Master Tai glanced around and saw some people looking over curiously, so he said, "There's no rush for this matter. I need to leave. Do you have any ideas? We can talk later."
Chen Zhao nodded immediately and took out the warrant.
Immediately, all the caravans and civilians at the city gate made way for them.
After leaving the city and heading towards the military camp, Grandpa Tai briefly told me about the Russian devils who appeared in Tai'an and burned, killed and looted.
Chen Zhao and others frowned and couldn't help cursing when they heard it.
"These Rakshasa devils are so wicked! They can't defeat the border guards, so they go in and cause trouble for the common people!"
"That's right, but how did they get through? Is there a loophole in the border defense?"
This question also troubled the general and He Xiong.
"We only patrol once every three days. How on earth did the Russian devils get into the interior?" He Xiong was stomping around angrily, his face livid. "Luckily, Tai'an County was not tricked into opening, otherwise the consequences would be unimaginable."
The general also frowned deeply and replied coldly, "Even if Tai'an County is safe, at least hundreds of people in the surrounding areas have been killed or injured, and more than a dozen villages have been burned down! Fortunately, the Tunhe Guards reacted quickly, otherwise this group of Rakshasa devils would have marched all the way to Kyoto!"
He Xiong, finding a rare chance to be cheerful amidst adversity, joked, "That's good too. Let those idiots in Kyoto see how powerful the Rakshasa devils are, so they don't end up swatting them like flies!"
"Inspect all outposts thoroughly. Something must have gone wrong! Without an insider, it's impossible for so many Rakshasa devils to sneak into the pass without a trace!"
The general has issued an order. A major war is about to begin, and internal strife is the most foolish thing to do. However, if this hidden danger is not addressed, the entire battle may fail at a critical moment!
He Xiong immediately accepted the order and responded, "General, rest assured. I will take full responsibility for this matter and will definitely find the traitor! Six outposts have sent people back to collect food today. I will start with them!"
After saying that, he hurried out.
At this time, Chen Zhao, Mr. Tai and others had already arrived outside the camp and dismounted.
Zhuzhu had been squatting in the basket for a whole day and was already impatient. She wanted to go out and play, but the old man was afraid that there would be a collision with too many people, so he put her on Dahei's back.
Dahei and Dabai were tired after running all the way, so they just strolled around and ate the dry grass nearby.
Zhuzhu came here for the first time and looked into the military camp curiously.
Chen Zhao reported to the soldiers guarding the gate and waited for Chen Zhao's personal guards to come and pick them up.
At this time, a group of soldiers drove out a carriage with some sacks on it and some war horses tied to the back of the carriage.
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