Liu Bao did not go far. After traveling for several miles, he stopped. When the scouts sent out came back to report that Liu Jiao had left with his troops, Liu Bao returned to the three-way intersection with a few men.

Liu Bao's second son Liu Lai was puzzled and said: "Father, the Wei people's pursuers are coming, why don't we run away quickly, why do we have to go back?"

Liu Bao smiled meaningfully and said: "It is precisely because the pursuers are approaching that we must go back."

Liu Lai still didn't understand what Liu Bao meant, but he still followed Liu Bao honestly and returned to the three-way intersection before the troops were divided.

Liu Bao ordered his men to move forward for several miles in the direction Liu Jiao went, deliberately throwing down several broken pieces of armor and weapons along the way. Of course, they did not throw them all together, but at intervals.

One piece that seemed to have been randomly discarded rather than deliberately thrown here.

Finally, Liu Bao ordered the killing of an already injured war horse and discarded it on the roadside.

After finishing all this, they returned to the three-way intersection and retreated to the west. Liu Bao ordered the traces of their passage to be cleared away.

Liu Lai suddenly realized at this moment: "It turns out that my father did this to lure Wei soldiers to the north."

Liu Bao showed a smile like an old fox and said: "This is called a soldier who never tires of deceit. Liu Jiao has many people and a big target, which will definitely attract the attention of the Wei soldiers. Take this opportunity to add more firewood and fire. In this way, we will not be able to go west."

It will attract the attention of Wei Bing."

Liu Bao had been very "generous" in handing over the non-headquarters Huns soldiers to Liu Jiao, which was actually very meaningful. Now that the Huns are on their way to escape, it does not mean that whoever has more troops will have an advantage. Don't you see the Huns'

A hundred thousand troops have been destroyed. No matter how many soldiers and horses I give you now, it will probably be of no use.

Because of this, Liu Bao understood the hidden dangers of large numbers of people and large targets, so he deliberately left his own troops behind and gave the rest to Liu Jiao.

Liu Jiao was still complacent about this, but little did he know that he had already fallen into the trap. It would not be a good thing if he was targeted by Wei Junqi along the way.

To be on the safe side, Liu Bao also deliberately turned back, deliberately leaving some "road signs" for the Wei cavalry and clearing away all traces of their retreat. Now, the Xiongnu on the left had fewer people and less targets. Think about it.

It will no longer attract the attention of the Wei cavalry.

Liu Lai didn't quite understand Liu Bao's departure to Shuofang. Shuofang was the name of a Han county. During Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, a county was established from the north of Chang'an to the Hetao area, named Shuofang County. During the Eastern Han Dynasty, with frequent wars, Shuofang County was finally abandoned.

However, the name Shuofang has survived, and the general area is north of Guanzhong, west of the Yellow River, and south of the Hetao.

During the Three Kingdoms era, this place had become the territory of the Hu tribe. Qiang, Hu, Di, and Xiongnu tribes coexisted, with constant attacks and wars. It was the most restless land. Liu Lai didn't know why his father Liu Bao wanted to go west.

Go to Shuofang and take a trip through this muddy water. With the remaining Xiongnu troops on their left defeated, those who enter Shuofang and are unfamiliar with the place will be wiped out by the Qiang and Hu at any moment.

"Father, why are we going to Shuofang? I heard that the Qiang and Hu are strong in Shuofang. We have few soldiers. I'm afraid we won't be able to defeat those Qiang and Hu." Liu Lai took advantage of this opportunity and asked proactively.

Liu Bao did not answer him directly, but asked: "Then do you think Saibei or Shuofang is better?"

Liu Lai couldn't help being speechless. Saibei is the territory of the Xianbei people, and Shuofang is the territory of the Qiang and Hu people. They are not good places. I'm afraid they can't compare with Bingzhou. It's a pity that they don't even have a foothold in Bingzhou now.

Liu Bao smiled slightly and said: "Although Saibei is the homeland of our Xiongnu, it is now ruled by the Xianbei people. The Xianbei people are so powerful. Liu Jiao is going to seek a place in Saibei, which is just seeking the skin of a tiger.

Forget it, if he survives by chance, the best result is that he will be enslaved by the Xianbei people as a slave. Although there are many Qiang and Hu people in Shuofang, there are many factions, so at least we can survive in the cracks."

After listening to Liu Bao's explanation, Liu Lai finally understood that if he went to the outside of the Great Wall, he was just going to die. Even if he couldn't die, the end would be miserable. But if he went to Shuofang, he would still have some chances.

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Liu Bao said: "Lai'er, my father has been setting up Shuofang for more than ten years. When I sent Hao San to lead his troops across the river to march west, it was to prevent the situation like today. Now Hao San has established a firm position in Gaonu.

Heel, when Zi's city was destroyed earlier, Yuan'er and others were escorted to Gaonu by people I secretly arranged for. Although our trip this time is far inferior to Bingzhou, we finally have a place to stay."

Liu Bao was scheming and prepared for danger in times of peace. As early as more than ten years ago, he had arranged a retreat and specially sent his general Hao San to lead his troops to secretly cross the Yellow River westward and enter the Shuofang area.

Hao San can be regarded as one of his strong men. Although there are many Qiang and Hu people in the Shuofang area and strong enemies are around, but with Liu Bao's secret support, Hao San has carved a niche in Shuofang over the years.

The Gaonu area has gained a firm foothold.

When the Zi family was besieged, even though Liu Bao was not in the Zi family, he had arranged for several trusted experts to escort Liu Yuan and several other children he considered the most important to Gaonu.

Leopard's status in mind.

Liu Lai was greatly surprised. He really didn't expect that his father had planned everything long ago. It seemed that Liu Bao had already planned to rush west to Shuofang.

"Father, you are prepared for the unexpected and have a wonderful plan."

Liu Bao smiled faintly and said: "This is nothing. The cunning rabbit has three caves, not to mention the people. Although Bingzhou is good, it is too close to Luoyang. Even if there is no reason for this rebellion, the Wei court will find ways to come.

Those who deal with us should make plans and arrangements early, so as not to bring about their own destruction."

After leaving the three-way intersection, Liu Bao led more than 3,000 remnants of the Xiongnu on the left and headed west. Because he kept a low profile and had Liu Jiao as the scapegoat, Liu Bao was safe along the way.

Nothing happened. It was obvious that the Wei army's cavalry had been led away by Liu Jiao. The route they took was the safest.

Soon they arrived at the Yellow River, took a ferry across the Yellow River, and headed for Shuofang.

Liu Bao was the last group to cross the river. After all the Huns crossed the river, he boarded the ferry. The ferry sailed away from the east bank and headed to the west bank. When the boat reached the middle of the river, Liu Bao looked back and watched the boat go further and further away.
Chapter completed!