Yi Xusong and his men, under the cover of night, quietly avoided the guards around the county government office and sneaked all the way, heading straight for the place where the brothers who were imprisoned by Zhao Tuo were.
They were wearing night clothes and their faces were covered with black cloth. Yi Xusong walked in front. He had a slender figure and walked lightly.
This is a matter of great importance. Any mistake could result in a complete loss.
With the faint moonlight, he carefully observed the surrounding environment, looking for loopholes that could be exploited.
Finally, he found that the guards at a corner seemed to be a little lax, and there was a slightly raised stone in the corner, which seemed to be able to be used as a fulcrum for climbing.
Yi Xusong was delighted. He blew a whistle softly, signaling his men to come over. He whispered a few words,
Then he climbed up to the corner of the wall first, and with the help of the stone, he easily climbed over the wall and fell into the county government office.
His men followed closely behind him, climbing over the wall one by one. They landed silently, like a breeze in the night, without attracting anyone's attention.
"Everyone be careful, the guards here are tighter than you think." Yi Yusong reminded in a low voice. His voice was low and powerful, and through the cover of the black cloth, it could still be clearly heard by every one of his men.
The subordinates nodded one after another with solemn expressions. They followed Yi Yusong closely, ready to deal with any emergencies that might arise at any time.
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They walked along the wall of the county government office all the way eastward and came to a remote corner.
There was an abandoned woodshed here, and Yixu Song had sent people to explore it beforehand. This was a secret passage leading to the dungeon. He gently pushed open the door of the woodshed and signaled his men to enter one by one.
The woodshed was dark, with only a few rays of moonlight shining through the dilapidated roof and onto the ground, creating mottled shadows.
Yi Xusong and his men groped forward relying on the faint light.
They walked through the woodshed and came to a heavy iron door.
Behind this door is the dreaded dungeon of the Qin Dynasty.
Yi Xusong gently pushed open the iron door, and a cold and damp breath rushed in his face, making people shiver involuntarily.
They walked down the narrow passage, step by step, until they reached the depths of the dungeon.
Many innocent people were imprisoned here. Some of them were imprisoned because they resisted Zhao Tuo's tyranny or were framed.
Yi Xusong saw many such scenes along the way, but he did not stop.
What do these Qin people have to do with his Xiou tribe?
He had only one goal - to rescue his brother who was imprisoned by Zhao Tuo.
They came to a cell where the key figures in Yi Xusong's operation - his brothers - were imprisoned.
Among them was Liu Bang, a military strategist who gave him advice.
Liu Bang fled to Longchuan County last year. The tyrant Qin Shi Huang offered a huge reward for his death, but when Liu Bang and Yi Yu Song met him, they saved his life.
So Liu Bang stayed in his Xiou tribe.
The people of Xiou did not understand the people of Daqin, and with Liu Bang's advice, they caught Zhao Tuo off guard.
Unexpectedly, until more than ten days ago, Zhao Tuo used the so-called fireworks to injure many people of the Xiou tribe, forcing them to hide again.
His military Liu Bang was captured because he was protecting them.
At this time, Liu Bang was tied to a simple wooden bed, his face pale and haggard, and his mind was unable to recall the incident that happened a year ago.
Last year, many Black Ice Guards suddenly came to Pei County, carrying Qin Shihuang's orders and arresting many people.
And Liu Bang was just a small gangster who played tricks on people, but he was inexplicably offered a huge reward.
After getting the news from his bad friends, he fled Pei County overnight. He didn't dare to go north and could only run south.
By chance, he came to Longchuan County and saved Yi Xusong.
At this time, Yi Xusong also found Liu Bang who was imprisoned.
Seeing Liu Bang's appearance at this moment, Yi Xusong couldn't help but feel anger and guilt in his heart.
He walked forward quickly, gently untied the ropes that bound Liu Bang, and asked in a low voice: "Brother Liu, are you okay?"
When Liu Bang saw them coming to rescue him, he knew that his planning over the past six months had not been in vain.
He forced a bitter smile and said in a weak voice, "Fortunately, it's just some superficial injuries, it won't affect the overall situation. But you guys risked your life to save me. I will remember this friendship in my heart."
Yixu Song shook his head, his eyes full of determination: "Brother Liu, you don't have to thank me. We Xiou people believe in repaying a favor. You once saved my life. Now you are in trouble. How can I just stand by and watch?"
As they were talking, Yi Yusong's men had quickly untied the ropes of the other brothers. Everyone supported each other and stood firm in this dark and damp dungeon.
"Now, we must leave here as soon as possible." Yi Xusong looked around and said in a low voice, "Zhao Tuo has a huge influence in Longchuan County. Once he finds us, the consequences will be disastrous."
Liu Bang nodded. Although he was weak, his eyes showed determination. “Although I am not talented, I have made some brothers.”
"A brother who wanted to escape from prison told me that there is a small way to leave, but..."
"Just what?" Yi Xusong asked anxiously.
"But that road is extremely hidden and requires passing through a dense forest. There may be wild beasts raised by Zhao Tuo in the forest," Liu Bang explained.
Yi Xusong said without hesitation: "There is no time to lose, let's act immediately. Everyone, be careful and take care of each other."
Under the leadership of Liu Bang, everyone carefully passed through the narrow passage and returned to the woodshed.
Yi Xusong let his men go first, and he stayed behind to make sure no traces were missed.
After leaving the woodshed, they followed the path Liu Bang mentioned and plunged into the dense forest.
The night is dark, and the sounds of wind and birdsong in the forest interweave together, adding a sense of mystery and tension.
"Everyone, pay attention, follow me closely and don't fall behind." Yi Xusong reminded while lighting the way ahead with the fire starter he carried with him.
As they traveled, they encountered several nocturnal beasts, including lions and tigers.
Zhao Tuo's habit is really hard to accept.
Although the fight was difficult, fortunately everyone was very skilled. After a strong man's arm was bitten off, they successfully killed the beasts.
The fight was so noisy that the guards soon noticed it and quickly surrounded them.
"Hurry, now is the time!" Yi Xusong urged in a low voice, and everyone quickly went through the back door and escaped from the county government office.
"I hope you are well, Chief."
A low and familiar voice sounded in the night, making Yi Yusong's heart tighten.
He quickly looked around and saw a figure in a black robe with his face hidden in the shadow of a hood slowly walking out, followed by a group of soldiers holding torches, lighting up the surroundings as bright as day.
"Zhao Tuo?" Yi Xusong narrowed his eyes, his tone a little wary, "I didn't expect you to get here so quickly!"
Zhao Tuo chuckled and walked forward slowly. The light of the torch illuminated the playful smile on his face. "Chief Yixu, we are old rivals after all. How can I let you rescue him without any worries?"
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