"That only proves one thing: they went up the mountain, and the children's description is that they never appeared again after they went up the mountain."
They brought so many people up the mountain, and then suddenly disappeared.
What's on the mountain?
Ouyang Zhenyu looked up at the night sky in the distance.
After all that commotion, it was already slightly bright outside, and the outlines of the distant mountains could be seen in the morning light.
"Is there anything wrong with this mountain?"
I went for a stroll in the mountains.
They just pick some wild fruits, and the terraced fields they cultivate are also on this mountain.
Nothing else.
On the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, I racked my brains and could only think of these few things; there really wasn't much on the mountain.
If they did, they couldn't possibly not know.
"Let's not talk about anything else yet."
These people led them up the mountain and never came down.
These are the answers the children gave us after we asked them several times.
This proves that they are definitely still on the mountain.
If that's the case, we're in danger. We made such a big fuss about coming to the village, and there was such a commotion last night.
If they see someone who should appear but doesn't, either they haven't noticed, or they're secretly observing us.
This is what Ouyang Zhenyu can't understand. There was such a commotion last night, with a fire lit in the yard and torches burning.
Anyone who isn't an idiot can see it.
“You’re right. If they’re on the mountain, they’ve either already spotted us or they’re hiding in the shadows preparing to attack us.”
"No, that's too dangerous. They can take more than a dozen people from the whole village with them, so they won't miss the chance to take just a few of us."
On the fifth day, he became a little worried. Although they were all considered outlaws, among the young people in their village, who hadn't had blood on their hands?
Although they had never killed anyone, they had killed quite a few wild animals in the area.
But just from the description, you can tell that this group of people are probably not good people, but vicious thugs, and they even have hunting rifles.
It's obvious from any angle that this is disadvantageous to them.
"On the fifth day, you should quickly find someone to go back to the village."
"Let the villagers bring more people to take the grain away; on the other hand, we need to rescue people."
This whole thing is suspicious. Since they've already discovered it, they can't just stand by and do nothing, especially since there are only a dozen or so households in the whole village.
In total, there are about forty or fifty people, or fifty or sixty people.
Ouyang Zhenyu felt something was wrong. These people had disappeared inexplicably and had even been kidnapped by them.
It seems like they're doing something? Ouyang Zhenyu had a hunch that it might be related to what he was investigating.
"Alright, I'll have Lao Liu take two people back right away."
On the fifth day, they realized that the situation was not good and was very different from what they had expected.
Whatever the reason, with such uncertain and dangerous factors on the mountain, none of them knew what the current situation was.
Ouyang Zhenyu paused for a moment.
"No, let them bring a few more. You need to know what they're planning to do that we don't know."
Are they observing us from the shadows, or are they waiting for us to come to them?
We knew Lao Liu and his group were going to call for reinforcements. If the enemy intercepted them, none of us would escape.
The current situation is that the enemy is in the shadows, while we are in the open.
"But we have too few people left behind, and the other side has guns. If they really manage to escape, none of us will be able to get away."
We're in a dilemma now, with several thousand kilograms of grain still stored in the yard.
They can't just leave like that. If they leave and someone else takes the grain, then all their efforts will be in vain.
But now if we split into two groups, one to guard the food supplies and the other to go back and find reinforcements.
No one can be missing, so ten people must be divided into groups of at least five.
With their fighting force scattered, they are prone to accidents and can easily be surrounded by the enemy.
Ouyang Zhenyu was also worried, but what could he do at this point?
"Don't say anything."
We can only try now. Leave two people here to guard the food supplies, and the rest of us will go back to get reinforcements.
Ouyang Zhenyu gritted his teeth. Although he could only divide the fighting force, it was the only way.
It can only guarantee that the fighting force in one direction will achieve the objective. If the forces are divided equally, it is obvious that the enemy can defeat them one by one.
"Alright? Then leave two people here. You go back with Lao Liu and the others, and I'll stay here with Lao Qi."
On the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, I was worried about leaving Ouyang Zhenyu here.
"You're kidding me, I'm here with Lao Liu."
You take the others back to get reinforcements.
You are quite familiar with the geography here, and even more familiar with this village.
"No, it's not safe for you to stay here. If you and Lao Liu encounter danger, you won't be able to handle those people."
Chu Wu disagreed completely, as Ouyang Zhenyu was his savior.
This matter was especially complicated because I dragged Ouyang Zhenyu into it.
We absolutely cannot let Ouyang Zhenyu get hurt.
"Let's save time and stop passing the buck here. You take your people back quickly because you are the backbone of these people, and they will listen to whatever you say."
Moreover, you can organize effective combat forces when encountering danger.
If I go back with them, will they listen to me or will I listen to them?
"If I stay here, we can always surrender if danger arises. I think they just want to kidnap me, not kill me."
After hearing this, Chuwu considered it for a moment and immediately agreed.
"Okay, you're right."
You and Lao Liu stay here to guard this place, but let me tell you, if anything happens, you should just surrender.
"It's better to be captured and taken back to await our rescue than to resist."
The sixth brother nodded.
"Don't worry, Fifth Brother, I will protect Xiao Jiang."
"I'm only at ease when you're around. You're such a hothead, you don't care about anything when you're full of enthusiasm."
I'm telling you, you should let the seventh brother stay. You have to stay. I have a feeling something bad is going to happen.
Chu Wu knew Lao Liu's character well, and Lao Liu panicked when he heard this.
"No, I like being with Xiao Jiang."
"Don't worry, Fifth Brother, I promise you, I absolutely won't do anything reckless. I'll listen to Xiao Jiang, okay?"
She hurriedly tugged at Ouyang Zhenyu's sleeve, looking more like a little girl being coquettish.
But it was indeed a bit hard to look at that strong, burly man in such a state.
"Okay, then it's a deal that you have to listen to me no matter what happens, and you can't do anything reckless."
Lao Liu is a straightforward person who is easily fooled, so Ouyang Zhenyu is not worried about him.
"Xiao Jiang, I'll listen to you, I'll listen to everything you say, okay? I'll do whatever you tell me to do, I promise I won't do anything reckless."
He turned back and said to Chuwu with a forced smile.
"Fifth Brother, I promise I'll listen to Xiao Jiang in everything. Just watch how I do this time."
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