son-in-law

Chapter 362 Trivia

Chapter 362 Trivia

The wind whimpered, and the lights in the small county gradually faded away. However, at midnight, bunches of torches were running along the road, and it became lively.On the dock side, the lights on several large ships had also been turned on, and the commotion spread in a small area.

Zhou Pei opened a small window in the room and looked out secretly, only to see that several generals with the ship had been alerted, and the soldiers also went down in groups.At this time, there were not many guests staying on the big ship, but the soldiers tried their best to avoid the places where those distinguished guests lived.After hearing it for a while, Zhou Pei realized that it was Lu Chun, the son of Wang Yuanhou Lu Peijiang who had an argument with someone in the brothel, and was subsequently robbed by a strongman.

Although Jiangning is a big city, among the princes, Lu Peijiang, the Marquis of Wangyuan, is quite powerful.This time the fleet sailed northward to protect the Empress Dowager's birthday card. There were several generals on board, all of whom were capable men in Jiangning's army, but they were nothing compared to the status of Marquis.Originally thought that the law and order of the canal waterway was stable, and those rich and powerful children had families to protect them, so it was no big deal to go out to play, but who knew that such an accident would happen. As soon as the news came, everyone immediately took action and rushed towards the county town.

With such a commotion, vigilance has been raised inside and outside the pier, as well as above and below the boats. In the county town, it is estimated that the people in the yamen have also begun to cooperate in their work.Zhou Pei naturally didn't like the jealousy in the brothel. After watching for a while, he heard the sound of Ning Yi and Xiao Chan next door being disturbed and getting up.She went back to the bed on tiptoes, Ning Yi knocked on the door outside, and asked if she had been woken up. After a while, Xiaochan brought a pot of tea, put it down and whispered the news she had heard before going out.

The ages of the two are actually not much different. Xiao Chan also looks like a girl, with a young face, but she just got up and combed her hair carelessly.Lying on the bed, Zhou Pei compared her with himself, and forgot about the matter of the young master in a blink of an eye.

However, the noise outside came from far and near, and there was no sign of stopping after a long time, so she naturally couldn't fall asleep.Not long after, there was a vague bustle in the back cabin, someone came to look for Ning Yi.They were talking in the corridor, and the little princess listened with pricked ears.

"That little Marquis Lu...hasn't been found yet..."

"Idea is a master of martial arts. I searched Xuyi all over, but I still haven't found anyone. I'm afraid they stepped on it before. If this continues, I won't be able to leave tomorrow."

"It's a good candidate. If it had been premeditated, could it be... for this birthday?"

"It's unlikely, this line..."

The ones who talked to Ning Yi were naturally Wenrenbuer and Qi Xinyong. They are all veterans. They can know whether it is an accident or a plan just by looking at the opponent's method of attack and the difficulty of hunting.But if you want to judge that the other party is here for the birthday card, after all, it is still a bit too sensitive.This waterway has always been prosperous, and the management of the government is also strong. At this time, they are docking on the Xuyi side. The other side of this big county is next to Hongze Lake. There are some water bandits on it, but if they dare to move It is still impossible to use the birthday card, or to do something to someone who is a marquis.

However, Ning Yi and others have no responsibility for the young master. Discussing this matter at this time and making psychological preparations can be regarded as a rainy day.

That night, the Xuyi County Yamen's soldiers and arresters, together with most of the officers and soldiers on board, tossed about in the county until dawn.The next day, the fleet did not set off.The general in charge of the safety of the fleet is named Chen Jingui. When the young master got on the ship, his father Lu Peijiang once told him to take care of him. If something happened to Lu Chun here, he would send the birthday guide safely Bianliang, I'm afraid there will be more bad luck after going back.

Most of the people who came back from the city knew about Lu Chun's captivity at this time. Since the fleet did not leave, they were happy to rest in Xuyi for a day, but they all strengthened the defense around them.There are also people who say that if they have already arrived in Huai'an at this time, there will be a lot more things to play.

Everyone is from rich and noble families. During the day, some people went out together to play, and some did not dare to run around, so they stayed at the pier, called the restaurant to hold a banquet, or invited people from theatrical troupes and brothels. .The sanitation conditions on the pier are not good, but this side has always been docked in the officialdom, so there are banquets and dramas below, which makes it very interesting.

In fact, martial law has already begun in Xuyi County at this time, and if you really want to go out, it is estimated that the danger is not too great.Wen Ren Bu Er was worried that someone would take action against the birthday guide. At this time, the situation in the Wu Dynasty was sensitive. Working in the secret investigation department, he knows a lot of things, but this air route is usually safe. If someone is going to rob the birthday card, it's a bit frightening to say.

After all, the three brothers of the Qi family used to start an incident in the south, so they don't know the situation in Huai'an. Ning Yi is also a person who believes in intelligence. After asking some people who are familiar with the environment here, he has some guesses about this matter in his heart. reduced.But this morning, I heard news about the robbers coming from time to time. Deputy General Chen sent several soldiers, but after returning, they were all in vain. Ning Yi also discussed with Wenren Buer and others.

"Now it is said that someone has the idea of ​​​​making a birthday plan. After all, the possibility is not great. It is impossible to make Vice General Chen and the others more vigilant. There is only a thousand days to be a thief, and there is no thousand days to prevent a thief. But fortunately, we only care about this. I think, should we sum it up and find a way to avoid this possibility..."

He discussed with Wenren Buer, Qi Xinyong and others, and then called Su Wenyu and Su Yanping to listen in. Everyone talked for a while, and someone sent a greeting card outside, as if inviting Ning Yi to go out and meet.Ning Yi has no acquaintances here, and keeps a low profile on the road. When he opened the post, he looked at the signature first. The post was in a mess of cursive script. The person who invited him out was named Li. He recognized the name after looking carefully.Doubtful.

"Uh... this guy... why is he running around..."

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When Ning Yi was discussing with Wenren Buer and others, more than a dozen knights were walking among the mountains by the Hongze Lake between Xuyi and Huai'an.At this time, there were many clouds in the sky, not far from the shore of the lake, occasionally a cargo ship could be seen passing by, the knights pointed, and then stopped at the edge of a bush.One of the middle-aged men was talking while pointing at the surface of the water.

"Among those court officers, it seems that there are some people who are cautious by nature. It takes less than half a day's journey from Xuyi to Huai'an. If they didn't stop all the way last night, they would have arrived in Huai'an before midnight, but the fleet just stopped. In the river, not into the mouth of the lake. But if it weren’t for this, we wouldn’t have found such a good opportunity. The brigade won’t just leave if the young master is arrested by us. After all, the Xuyi yamen is short of manpower. People who care about their birthday will not let the goods stay in Xuyi, everything will be safe only in Huai'an, and then these lakesides will be our chance to do it..."

The person who spoke was tall, with two sabers on his back. He looked like he was dressed as a green forest warrior, but his eyes were quite bright, and his tone was calm.The rest of the dozen or so people got off their horses and walked around casually. Someone said: "This is not the best place to attack. There are still two places ahead. Let's see what happens." It seems that they are quite familiar with the surrounding environment.

Some people occasionally looked at the warrior with the double swords on his back, and the leading bearded man said: "Brother Zhu, it must be that Qin can't trust you, but this matter is too big. We used to make small troubles on this Hongze Lake, and the court Although I have also robbed the red goods, but such a difficult thing as the birthday card, I may not be able to eat it. You came out of nowhere and said that you would give me such a fortune. I am still undecided in my heart. This matter If one is not good, it will be a disaster for all my brothers on Hongze Lake."

The two swordsmen had already dismounted at this time, and after hearing the bearded man finished speaking, he smiled and cupped his hands: "It is said that Yushuihu Qin Weihong, Brother Qin is reckless, I think this rumor is wrong... But Brother Qin, there is no need to be too modest , we brothers heard that Big Brother Qin has conquered twelve large and small water villages on Hongze Lake in the past six months, and is about to do something big, so we came here to contribute. At this time, the Holy Duke's rebellion shocked the world, and the court was too clumsy to have time Dong Gu, it is the time for heroes to compete. But the younger brother is just saying this, and my brothers and I also know that this red money is difficult to deal with, and it is only natural for Brother Qin to be cautious. It is up to Brother Qin to decide whether to take it or not. Qin If Eldest Brother is worried that our brothers are dragging you into the water for personal grievances with the imperial court, that is a legitimate concern."

The double swordsman surnamed Zhu spoke beautifully, praised Qin Weihong a lot, and said that it was all up to him to decide.The bearded thief nicknamed Yushuihu stroked his beard, smiled without saying a word, and acted confident.Someone on the side asked: "If he doesn't move at all, he must wait until the young master is rescued before leaving, or let the official ship from Huaian go to pick him up in advance, so what?"

The swordsman shook his head: "If he doesn't move at all, we will naturally continue to deal with them in Xuyi and let them exhaust their efforts to rescue the young master. Some of them are even uneasy, the general who leads the boat But if the ships are not allowed to go first, there will be internal strife. As for the latter... This waterway has always been relatively peaceful. At this time, before there is any sign of robbery, people are randomly called to pick them up, and several armies are willing to listen to his orders. The enemy I know from the dark, that they can only turn against customers and let the birthday guide go to Huai'an first, which is the best strategy."

He paused: "It's just that even if this is the case, they must still be prepared. But wealth and wealth are always in danger. If it is really possible to win this batch of red goods, it is impossible if you don't want to take risks. Don't exaggerate, brother. It is the best opportunity to lead the action to Hongze Lake and let them divide their troops. If this batch of red goods can really be won, the heroes of the world will definitely come to vote. My brothers and I can only hope to get a batch of bonuses. It's also good for...to prepare for Shenggong's comeback..."

After the two swordsmen finished speaking, their expressions were a little sad. At this moment, everyone thought that he was deployed by Fang La who was dispersed in the battle of Hangzhou, but they didn't care.After a while, the two swordsmen rode away first, and everyone was still watching the situation there. When they saw the outsider leave, they said: "Do you believe this Zhu?"

"Now this matter is still done by their brothers. They even robbed the court's young master. They don't want to die. We haven't torn face with the court yet, village master, we have to think about this matter clearly."

"Although we didn't tear ourselves apart, how could the imperial court tolerate us? Brother, I think that Zhu's surname is right. Whether he made an idea, whether it's right or not, we're still watching. In the current situation, our water village I really want to make it bigger, this is also the best opportunity..."

It turned out that this group of people were originally water bandits on Hongze Lake, and the imperial water tiger Qin Weihong had recently unified the gangsters around Hongze Lake, so several people came to their door, saying that there was a gift of wealth, and they said it was this birthday Outline matter.Those people claimed to be the generals under Fang La's command. After breaking the city, they wandered in the rivers and lakes. They were already homeless. They were desperadoes and had no way out. Before Qin Weihong made a decision, those people had already robbed Xiaohou Lord, he said that the opportunity has already been given, whether or not to rob the ship will be decided by this side, even if this side does not intend to do it, anyway, they have a deep hatred with the imperial court, and they will resist the matter of robbing the young master.These words were spoken in a very unrefined manner, and everyone called him a hero again and again, and they were quite moved.

It's just that this matter is too big after all, and several people discussed it again.Some people say that Liangshanbo, which is now well-known in the green forest, also robbed the birthday card at the beginning of the uprising. It can be seen that if you want to do something big, you have to rob the birthday card.It's just that Liang Shan's birth date was very small, and it's not the same as this one at this time.But at the beginning there were not many people in Liangshan Jie's birthday gang, and now they have dominated Hongze Lake, and they have a scale of nearly a thousand people. Afterwards, the question of where to do it gradually came up among the people.

There is an avenue near the shore of the lake. When a group of water bandits were looking for a suitable place on the shore of the lake, the two swordsmen rode their horses all the way west, heading towards Xuyi. The man met.He sat down and drank a cup of tea, and said: "It took me a long time to talk, but I think this group of people is moved, but I don't know what's going on at the pier."

A person in the tea shop said: "Brother Zhu is worthy of the name of the military commander of Shenji. Not long ago, I heard a steward who was in charge of the ship's cargo at the pier and the leading general. , Now things are weird, we have to go to Huai'an first. The general didn't want to leave. It seems that our suspicion in Xuyi has indeed attracted the attention of the people on board. If things go on like this, it's either internal strife or division of troops. It's just that my younger brother is thinking, if they divide their troops, and the birthday gang really lets that Yushuihu succeed, what will they do afterwards?"

The Double Swordsman shook his head: "Let's not talk about whether they can get it, even if they get it, the red goods are too eye-catching, and they won't be able to eat them. The goods are priceless, and the imperial court will definitely send troops to fight them. Around the canal route, He has more than a dozen villages on Hongze Lake, and they are not as convenient as our water lakes, so they were swept away in a blink of an eye. Instead, it is easier for us to transfer the goods. If you stumbled here, this trip will be worth it. It just so happens that the water bandits on Hongze Lake are good at water warfare. We can also collect one or two and take them all the way back. After a few battles on the way, the rest are elite soldiers who are good at fighting. .”

Everyone nodded: "It's a clever plan that can kill multiple people with one stroke."

One of them said with a smile: "If Qin Weihong hadn't succeeded, they would have killed or injured some of the officers and soldiers. Secondly, they must be proud of breaking this conspiracy. It will be easier for us to do it later. The only thing to worry about is if Qin Weihong The arrest of the subordinate leader may let the officers and soldiers know that there is still a group of people who are planning their ideas..."

The Double Swordsman laughed and said: "Then they will only know that it is the remnants of Fang La's party who have been dispersed. Let them be a little vigilant, and it will be easier for me to use tricks."

As they were talking, a tall, handsome young man with fair hair came towards this side, and after a while, he also sat down here, cupped his hands at the pair of swordsmen, and said, "Brother Zhu is back." Now, how's the situation?"

The Two Swordsmen told about Qin Weihong's affairs: "Brother Shi just killed someone?"

The young man shook his head and lowered his voice: "I just broke the legs of two officers and soldiers. I went so fast that they never saw my appearance." There was a look of contempt in his words.

"That's good, it's not suitable to kill people at this time, it's just enough to make them panic." After the two swordsmen finished speaking, they asked again, "What's the matter with Xiao Yi?"

The young man surnamed Shi laughed heartily: "Xiyuan is the only family in Xuyi that can be sold, and Ji Lianhong, the red card of Xiyuan, was fascinated by Xiaoyi yesterday. If it weren't for this, so many princes and grandsons passed by yesterday, we I really can't tell who is the best to catch. However, I heard today that a well-known woman seems to have arrived here, and she is also in the Xiyuan, but she didn't show her face yesterday. According to people, this woman is probably the most Easy to get on board."

"Who?"

"Li Shishi, one of the four great courtesans of the capital." The young man smiled, "I heard from Xiaoyi that this woman is quite talented and learned, Lan Xinhuizhi, he seems to be a little tempted. That woman also has a little favor for Xiaoyi , when I left, the two had chatted for a while. I don't know whether Xiao Yi is fake or real, haha..."

Speaking of this, everyone burst into laughter.Those who are here at this time are actually a group of people who came out of Liangshan. The one with the two swords on his back is Zhu Wu, the military strategist of Shenji, the young man is Jiuzhilong Shijin, and the little Yi they are talking about is Lu Junyi's The domestic servant "prodigal son" Yan Qing.Although he has always regarded himself as a domestic servant, Yan Qing has high martial arts skills and is unparalleled in sumo wrestling. Even the rebellious "Black Whirlwind" Li Kui is not his opponent when he is put against him. If he gets mad, besides Song Jiang, only Yan Qing can subdue him the most.

The "prodigal son" Yan Qing has high martial arts skills, is cheerful and kind, and has a good relationship with anyone on Liangshan.Apart from martial arts, he is also proficient in everything like playing flute and singing songs. With his handsome appearance, he has always been the most favored object of women in brothels.After inquiring about the information yesterday, it was Yan Qing who was the first to go out and get the top card in Xiyuan, and then got acquainted with several princes' children who got off the fleet.In Zhu Wu's plan, if someone with strong martial arts skills like Yan Qing went to lurk on the boat, it would be better than any internal response.

Everyone also knew that he was quite reliable and would not mess things up, so they joked about it, and then talked about other things: "Brother Lin and the others must have returned to Liangshan by now..."

"What happened in Jiangning shocked the whole world. Brother Lin and the others made a big splash. I'm afraid we have to hurry up here."

"After I go back, I would like to go to Dulonggang. I heard that the people in Zhujiazhuang are very skilled in martial arts... Do we have to think about how to take down there?"

"How do you know that we are going to trouble Dulonggang..."

"The military division's layout this time is very big. We have captured Zengtou City, so we won't be able to keep Dulonggang..."

"Brother Song used to...seems like he wanted to recruit..."

"One moment and another moment, that Xi Junyu came forward that day and said that we should seize this opportunity. Brother Song was a little unhappy, but I'm afraid he agreed in the end. Brother Zhu, what do you think?"

"...It is true that this moment is now and then that moment." Zhu Wu said in a low voice, and then said, "But...Brother Song still wants to ask for peace in his heart. But Brother Song also knows that we are getting more and more troubled now. If we can recruit security in the future, life will be easier."

"Don't talk about this stupid thing. I don't know if Brother Lin and the others were injured in Jiangning this time, and what the specific battle situation is like. I heard that Fang La's subordinates have some people with high martial arts skills, and I don't know which ones they rescued..."

"I heard that the family of the merchant surnamed Su was slaughtered..."

"Naturally, I want to kill them all. Brother Xi Junyu's martial arts skills are not high, but he is still very powerful. He wants to take revenge, and who can stop him..."

When everyone came out this time, their original goal was not fully determined, and they only focused on this birthday key recently.After all, they don't have a fixed base here. Although they can send back their own situation by flying pigeons, if the other party has a message, it is difficult to receive it. The news about Lin Chong and others is also learned from the market. , Naturally it is quite vague, but in the battle of Jiangning, the heroes of Liangshan really shocked the world, there is no doubt about it.

As for the details of Bao Xu's serious injuries, they still don't know.

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Regarding the participation of everyone in Liangshan behind the scenes, they experienced the Miemen case. Ning Yi, who left from Jiangning, was unexpected.Even the matter of "someone may have an idea of ​​the birthday outline", he was not sure in his heart, and after discussing with Wen Renbuer and others, it was just a discussion and reverse deduction in advance, thinking about what if he was making an idea people, will think of some kind of way.

He only regarded this kind of discussion as a means and way to train people like Su Wenyu and Su Yanping, but the little princess next door paid more attention to it. He lay on the bulkhead and listened to it intermittently for a while, using his own brain to think of many ways. You can't talk to Ning Yi quickly.But Ning Yi and the others finished the matter quickly, and soon after, news spread that the steward of the son-in-law's mansion had a quarrel with that general Chen Pianjiang.At this time, Ning Yi was already in the room and continued to write some things he wanted to give to Qin Yuyuan.

In the evening, a young man named Zhuo Yunfeng came to look for Ning Yi, and he put on a serious face of serious negotiations...

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8 words, the number of updated words this month is more than 25, but it seems that I can't keep up with the [-]th chapter, which is a headache... Let's continue to challenge next month...

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