Chapter Seven, Old Liu does not take care of his daughter, but I, Liu Feng, will take charge

Liu Feng's expression slightly cleared up, Chunyu Qiong is a fool, the kind that gets better as others get worse, while he himself gets worse. According to the narrative, this Chunyu Dao was also a minor character who was pierced by Zhao Yun with a spear, and his actual combat strength is probably not very strong

During the Battle of Guandu between Yuan Shao and Cao Cao, Chunyu Qiong was ordered to garrison at the Wuchao granary. However, he became intoxicated and neglected his duties, resulting in a surprise attack by Cao Cao's wife, who set the granary ablaze, leading to the complete destruction of the supplies. Consequently, Yuan Shao's army of over 100,000 was defeated due to a lack of provisions

Liu Feng wore a worried expression; now accompanied by Lady Mi, he could hardly ensure his own safety, let alone save others

Two women ride a single horse, and their petite stature means that their combined weight is not much different from that of an adult soldier

Whether in history or in legends, there is no mention of the whereabouts of Guan Yu and Zhang Fei's families during the Battle of Changban Slope. However, considering the desperate situation where Liu Bei's family was pursued to the point of having nowhere to escape, it is truly astonishing that the Xiahou family, along with their numerous dependents, could miraculously evade the pursuit.

Xiahou Dun is the clan uncle of Xiahou En. The Cao general in front of him likely mistook Liu Feng for Xiahou En due to their similar stature, and the distinctiveness of the Qinggang Sword makes it understandable to misidentify someone in the dim light.

Drive, drive!

In Liu Feng's impression, the most incompetent among the Eight Commanders of the Western Garden under General He Jin during the late Han Dynasty was one surnamed Chunyu, who later defected to Yuan Shao

Upon hearing the name of Zhao Yun, Chunyu Dao could not help but gasp in astonishment

Chunyu Dao, this surname is indeed rare

At this moment, Zhao Yun's army had already been scattered, and they were unable to protect even Liu Bei's family, let alone have the strength to safeguard the families of Guan and Zhang. The luck of the Xiahou family was truly remarkable

Escaping with Liu Bei's daughter is simply not fast enough, leaving Xiahou En with the opportunity to gain a favor effortlessly, so why not take advantage of it

Hahaha, Zhao Yun, you are merely a defeated general under someone else's command. I shall go forth to confront you and avenge the losses of Brother Xiahou. By the way, the two young girls bound on horseback, according to the testimony of the fleeing civilians, are said to be the daughters of Liu Bei. Whether this is true or false remains to be seen. It is best not to trouble two masters with one matter, so I would appreciate Brother Xiahou's assistance in escorting them to the Chancellor.

Thank you, Brother Bo, for your rescue! Liu Yue said with a mix of surprise and joy. She had already resigned herself to her fate; although the outcome of being captured by the Cao army was tragic, it was still better than death

Suddenly, the general with a face full of tangled beard on the opposite side shouted loudly: "In front is General Xiahou En, the deputy under the Chancellor's command. I am Chunyu Dao, a subordinate general under General Xiahou Dun of the Fubo army, ordered to pursue and kill the family members of Liu Bei's army here"

Liu Feng let out a long sigh and hesitantly said: "Alas, I unexpectedly encountered Zhao Yun, the general of Liu Bei's army. That fellow's spear skills are exceedingly formidable, and I was no match for him. Fortunately, my subordinates fought valiantly to protect my life. General Chunyu is truly a remarkable hero; does he really have the courage to battle Zhao Zilong?"

With Zhao Yun charging ahead, a considerable number of Cao's troops, originally converging towards the village, were drawn away. Liu Feng and Lady Mi drove their carriage three miles out of the village before encountering a wave of Cao's soldiers carrying torches.

Upon thinking of this, Liu Feng's confidence was once again bolstered. He pretended to raise the Qinggang sword and, in a hoarse voice, responded: "So it is General Chunyu in person. I have heard of the general's renowned reputation from my uncle."

Compared to her flustered sister Liu Lan, Liu Yue was evidently more composed

At the forefront was a general named Cao, wielding a large axe used for breaking mountains. Behind him, a flag bore the two characters "Chunyu." On the pack horse beside the junior officer, two captured young girls were bound.

Is it merely luck? Perhaps there are other reasons. Liu Feng had some guesses in his heart

Liu Feng's team has grown stronger, expanding from 2 members to 4, with the burden increasing from just Mi Fu Ren to 3.

A formidable general like Zhao Yun is certainly not someone that Chunyu Dao can withstand

The name of a person, the shadow of a tree

One must have self-awareness

In his early years, he followed his elder brother Chunyu Qiong and joined Yuan Shao's army. He had previously engaged in combat with the cavalry of Gongsun Zan, where Zhao Yun was a valiant general among the cavalry. How could Chunyu Dao not be aware of this

After walking for a short while, Liu Yue informed Liu Feng of a new situation

Liu Feng had only Madam Mi and a fake soldier by his side, along with a dead soldier from the Cao army on the side. If one were to claim a victory, it is likely that Chunyu Dao would not believe it either

The Thirty-Six Stratagems suggest that the best course of action is to retreat.

"Feng'er, stop for a moment. The bound children on that horse seem to be Yue'er and Lan'er?" Mi'shi, with keen eyes, quietly glanced at the captives and recognized who they were

Chunyu Dao shouted loudly, raised the great axe, and led a group of cavalry away in a rush. From their anxious demeanor, it was clear they were not going to seek Zhao Yun for a battle, but were evidently frightened and hastily fleeing.

Brother Bo, when my sister and I were captured, Aunt Xiahou took Sister Guan from the Guan family, Brother Xing, as well as Brother Bao from the Zhang family and little sister Acai to escape to Lumen Mountain. They may not have gone far yet

Liu Feng and the Mi family took a carriage and proceeded along a small path

"Yue'er, Lan'er has suffered." Liu Feng hurriedly stepped forward, untied the ropes from Liu Yue and Liu Lan, and pushed the dead soldiers of the Cao army off their horses.

"Where is the young general headed?" Chunyu Dao asked with curiosity.

Liu Feng did not expect that mentioning the great deity Zhao Yun would frighten Chunyu Dao away. Seeing the Cao army disperse, the Mi family hurriedly called out to Liu Yue and Liu Lan, who were being carried by the slow horse.

The most promising second generation of Shu Han is all around Lady Xiahou, which is the most fortunate thing

Liu Yue and Liu Lan were captured by this Cao general

Liu Feng turned his gaze in the direction of the sound and saw Liu Yue, slightly older, raising her delicate head, looking at him with a pitiful and pleading expression in her eyes

Zhang Fei's wife, Xiahou Juan, has a sensitive true identity. The general Cao Chun, who is leading the Cao army in pursuit, has close ties with Xiahou Yuan and Xiahou Dun, and it is also possible that he may show leniency towards the Xiahou family during the pursuit.

Not long ago, Chunyu Dao heard from a messenger that the enemy general Zhao Yun, with one horse, had boldly infiltrated Cao's camp, killing several Cao generals including Jiao Chu, Zhang Nan, Zhong Jin, and Zhong Shen. Even Zhang He, who was known as one of the Four Pillars of Hebei, was no match for Zhao Yun.

Liu Feng felt the pressure on his shoulders multiply.

Liu Feng was taken aback upon hearing this; the Xiahou family was the wife of Zhang Fei and also the niece of Xiahou Yuan. She had unexpectedly become separated amidst the chaos of battle. From Liu Yue's account, it appeared that along with Lady Xiahou, there were also Guan Yinping, Guan Xing, Zhang Bao, and other young successors of the Shu Han dynasty.