Previously, Deng Changjiang had never imagined that Lu Sixiang was still alive!

Under normal circumstances, if the benefactor dies in battle, and the servants who accompany him in battle are generally unlikely to survive alone - unless you have a more noble mission, such as retrieving the body of the family master.

In this era, people took the burial of corpses very seriously. Even if they were beheaded and abandoned on the market, as long as possible, the family would buy the head and sew it on the neck and bury it together;

A wooden head was buried together with the body, which is called burial. The headless ghost will not be able to enjoy the sacrifices of future generations and will suffer eternal suffering in the underworld.

Deng Changjiang understood Lu Sixiang's feelings for Lu Yong. To say the least, Lu Sixiang, who was taken in and raised by Lu Yong, was transformed from a servant to a personal guard, and from a personal guard to an adopted son. This identity became increasingly impossible.

Survive his life behind his back - in that case, he will become a street rat that is reviled by thousands of people, and he will only survive for a few days: not only will no one take him in, but there is a high probability that he will die on the roadside in a semi-conscious manner soon - all military leaders

, no matter how big or small, his fate needs to be used to remind his subordinates of the importance of loyalty at all times.

Deng Changjiang also went to the battlefield on purpose, but Ma Xing did not stop him. He was even very pleased: This guy is kind and righteous, and he did not misjudge the person.

Unless they were hung under the horse's neck to show off to deter their opponents, the Mongols did not need their heads. Therefore, the battlefield was basically the same as it was. Of course, due to wind and rain erosion and the gnawing of birds and beasts, by the time Deng Changjiang left again, most of the corpses had become

There are piles of dead bones half-covered by the yellow sand.

Deng Changjiang originally planned to collect the corpse of the old officer, but he was fully mentally prepared: identifying the corpse would take a long time - the Tatars don't want heads, but the armor is a treasure, and they will definitely take it off, as well as weapons, clothes, and combat boots.

It is impossible to survive. Therefore, it will not be easy to find Lu Yong among the bones.

However, it is not impossible to do this because you can look at your teeth.

Of course, there were no dentists in the Ming Dynasty and no X-ray records. However, it is not impossible to find a few skeletons with relatively neat teeth among a pile of beggar bones, as long as you put in patience and time.

In that era when there were no improved varieties of pesticides and fertilizers, people relied entirely on the weather. A yield of two to three hundred kilograms per mu was definitely considered a bumper harvest. Eating half-dry and half-dry food for a whole year was a good year that will never be forgotten in a lifetime, let alone being a beggar.

There is no difference between military households. Ordinary people have to rely on hard grain cakes and wild vegetable porridge to satisfy their hunger since the first baby teeth grow out. If they are older, after their teeth are replaced at the age of seven or eight, chewing grass roots and tree barks is their daily routine.

In life, dental orthopedics and other things are more of a fantasy. Therefore, most people's teeth are protruding in and out, incomplete and jagged, almost without exception - therefore, a good set of teeth is definitely an ironclad proof of a good family background.

Lu Yong is a hereditary general. No matter how good his life is as a civil servant, he is not even a bit better than a soldier - so his teeth will be easier to identify. As long as you find a few bones with half a mouth of good teeth, and then according to the body size

Tall, short, fat, thin and other characteristics can certainly determine which one is Lu Yong. Deng Changjiang had already made a plan in his mind. He would find Lu Yong and collect the corpses nearby, so that the old officer could have some companionship below.

My son will not be bullied, and his conscience will be clear.

However, when he arrived at the place, Deng Changjiang discovered Lu Yong's grave at a glance. The specifications were much better than what he had originally planned. It was a large mound, lined with two smaller grave bags on the left and right - and it was actually made of wood. Deng Changjiang's tombstone! Of course Deng Changjiang couldn't read, but Lu Sixiang once used a branch to draw the word "Lu" on the ground for him. There were so many strokes that it was dazzling. He admired his brother very much and was deeply impressed, so he knew. This must be the old chief's grave.

Even if he broke Deng Changjiang's head, he would never have guessed that this grave was piled by Naiqian Khan and Lu Sixiang and other survivors. He was puzzled, so he simply didn't think about it, paid homage, kowtowed a few times, and then went back.

With the answer in mind, Deng Changjiang pretended to be angry and said: "What nonsense! You are a murderer. You are obviously crazy and blind. If you keep talking nonsense, I will kill you!" He reached into his arms and took out the broken silver and threw it away. Go down, "Buy some meat for the thieves and prisoners last night, and don't mistake the Tatars for bandits again!"

The city gate official who was lying underground was a veteran. How could he not understand the implication of Deng Changjiang? He hurriedly responded: "Master Deng is right! I am blind. Now that I think about it, those gangsters are indeed He has a Tatar appearance. I thanked the adults for my brothers..."

Deng Changjiang ignored him and went to the assembly area while thinking about it. He asked the officers of Team B to divide the soldiers into five groups and "search" for the market towns and forts in the five most unlikely directions: If "bandit traces" are discovered, all parties will join forces to suppress them. Within three days, they will return to the camp and hand in orders. Then they will ride back to Zhangjiakou Fort.

Returning to the camp, Deng Changjiang ordered his guards to collect some ration packs - for the Ming Dynasty's field troops, the emergency food for individual soldiers was mainly pasta. When needed, hot and cold water could be used to make some fried noodles with salt, and the dried sesame oil steamed cakes could be used to dip them. Eat it; some troops also distribute cloth strips, which are soaked in soju, salt and vinegar in advance and dried in the sun. They are soaked and dried again many times. When necessary, cut off an inch each time, boil water and dip into cakes or stir-fry yellow cakes. Mi Tong cooked it and ate it - and then asked the gang leader to get some dried meat, water and wine. He took all the money he had saved for himself, and also brought some paper money for incense and candles. He asked two trusted guards to carry them with him, and carried two coins on his back. Drawing his bow, whipping his whip and hooves, he went straight to Lu Yong's tomb.

Deng Changjiang walked slowly.

The main battlefield, which is Lu Yong's burial ground, is near Yutailing, a hundred and twenty to thirty miles away from Xuan Mansion. Even if Lu Sixiang and his men had horses, they wouldn't be able to use them for at least half of the way. They had to rely on two Leg walking - horses can only run along the official road. If so, dozens of horse teams would have alarmed the forts along the way, and the government and the garrison would not get any news. For the same reason, such a group of men, and Wearing weapons, they will be very conspicuous together. They will definitely keep a good distance apart and walk in twos and threes. Not only can they hear each other, but everyone is also within visual distance in front and behind, and they can take care of each other. Therefore, they are sure to catch up. .

In front of Lu Yong's grave, eight or nine grinning heads were lined up, and more than twenty men in various costumes, including Mongolian and Chinese, were kneeling down to worship him.

The clatter of hoofbeats could be heard faintly, and everyone tensed up and grabbed the knives and clubs at their hands. A big man in the lead leaned down on the ground, listened attentively for a moment, then straightened up and said: "It's okay, it's just three or four rides." , there is no sound of footsteps." After Yan Bi waved his hand, four or five people disappeared into the woods beside the road and dived towards the path where the hoofbeats came from, preparing to block the way back. The rest of the people formed a semi-circular warning circle and watched with vigilance. The direction from which the hoofbeats came.

Deng Changjiang, who was on horseback, saw the group of people from a distance. With a slight stirrup, the horse understood the master's intention, snorted and started to trot. About a stone's throw away, Deng Changjiang raised his hand and shouted: "Four Elephants!

Brothers of the Four Elephants!" The shout came from far away, and you could still hear that he was a little choked with excitement.

Lu Sixiang was also surprised when he vaguely recognized that the person was Deng Changjiang. He only remembered that Lao Deng was sent to ask for help, but he had no idea what happened next - in the turbulent years, he had lost his patron and benefactor.

A little Mr. Qian is nothing more than an ant. He has no extravagant hope of meeting him again.

Deng Changjiang turned over and dismounted, and Lu Sixiang walked a few steps forward to meet him. Seeing the two of them hugging each other and communicating with each other in tears, two of Deng Changjiang's confidants secretly loosened their grip on the handle of the knife and also dismounted.

, tied three horses to the roadside.

In front of Lu Yong's grave, Deng Changjiang brought wine and meat instead of dry flour cakes, and lit incense and candles again. A group of murderous men fell to the ground and howled again. The heart-rending wails shocked the sound of dozens of feet.

Outside, the birds fluttered and flew away in the distance.

After the worship was completed, Deng Changjiang glanced at the row of heads, turned around and bowed deeply to Lu Sixiang: "Brother Sixiang, my brother is incompetent and is an embarrassment to you! Every day, he watches his enemies live happily, and only thinks that one day

I took advantage of the chaos to kill this guy secretly, and it was a pleasure for you, brother!"

Lu Sixiang did not stop him, he stood calmly and accepted the gift, and said with emotion: "My brother came so quickly, of course I understand my brother's thoughts and loyalty. I accepted this gift from my brother, and this filial piety to my adoptive father.

Of course I have to include my brother, my adoptive father will also be happy down there.”

Everyone sat on the ground, talking about their respective situations after parting with each other, and couldn't help feeling sad.

Finally, Deng Changjiang asked: "Brother Sixiang, what are your plans in the future?"

Lu Sixiang smiled miserably: "When we heard that my foster father's house was confiscated by the dog officials, we could no longer bear to eat and wait for death in the desert. The Tatars did not make it difficult for us, and we picked up a few hard-haha brothers on the way.

God has opened our eyes to teach us that we can avenge our great vengeance. We can't go back to the Tatars, and sooner or later we will fight on the battlefield with our brothers from the past, right? Take one step at a time, as long as you have a knife in your hand and you will starve to death for a while, what else can you plan?

"

Deng Changjiang said slowly: "Brother, don't blame me. I still have a few words from my heart. The road of surrendering to the army is absolutely impossible. It is impossible for the officials not to pursue such a big thing as destroying a whole family of dog officials."

Of course, the Dusi Mansion will investigate all the way, and the factory guards from the East Factory will also come down. It’s not that my brother is timid. If he brings a few or two people back to the camp, he can give it a try. Sooner or later, these many brothers will definitely not be able to hide it. You

He is also the son of an old general, so there will always be someone he recognizes. It was because the city gate official recognized my brother that I came all the way to find him..."

Lu Sixiang interrupted Deng Changjiang: "Brother, there is no need to say any more. I understand and I will not drag brother down."

Deng Changjiang said sternly: "Brother, what are you talking about? I can't kill myself to repay the late general's great kindness. How can I say it's not a drag? You have already repaid the late general's great kindness, and you can't stay here for long. What I mean is,

Brothers might as well return to their original surnames for the time being, and wait until they have blood in the future, and then give the deceased general a piece of incense when he comes back to adopt him. On the one hand, it will avoid the wind, and on the other hand, it will be considered worthy of the underground general, so don't stop offering sacrifices. Otherwise, if the official family

Find out the relationship between this matter..." As he spoke, he glanced at Lu Yong's grave, "I'm afraid it will disturb the peace of the late general!"

Lu Sixiang suddenly realized. He thought for a moment and clasped his fists: "Brother is right."

He turned around and bowed to Lu Yong's grave again: "My foster father is above me. It is hard to repay your kindness with death. I am really afraid that the dog officials will come and disturb your purity. Today, I will change my surname back to my original name for the time being. My foster father will bless me. If I have a bloodline in the future, I will continue to pay tribute to my adoptive father!" After saying this, he kowtowed three times.

Deng Changjiang signaled to two personal guards, and the three of them unloaded the leather armor and other items together, and said to Lu Sixiang: "Brothers must know that the army is very strict with iron armor. Besides, it is too heavy and eye-catching. These three pairs of leather armor , brother, just put down your self-defense. You can also bring two walking bows. It won't help. In an emergency, blocking the pursuers will definitely be more useful than your few Tatar cavalry bows. I also prepared them. Bring some money and dry food, brothers."

Lu Sixiang opened his mouth, but before he could speak, Deng Changjiang laughed and scolded: "You are such a tall man, please don't say anything like a bitch!" Then he added: "The order has not yet arrived, brothers must get over the edge as soon as possible. Wall, and then all the way to the west, past Yanghewei and then back, to the boundary of Shanxi Xingdusi in Datong Prefecture, it should not be so strict. So don’t worry, General, I will come every year to worship and sweep, and there will be no shortage of offerings. .I heard that there is not much peace in Shaanxi, and it is not difficult for brothers to show off with their skills. I also heard that Mr. Shu said that Mizhi’s mother-in-law is very famous, hahaha..."

"I have to go back as soon as possible to show off and help my brothers carry out some searches." After saying this, Deng Changjiang got on the horse, turned around and gave Lu Sixiang and others a fist in his arms: "Brothers, take care, see you later"!

Lu Sixiang and others returned the favor and said goodbye.

Watching Deng Changjiang and the others leave, Lu Sixiang and others began to pack up the items he had brought, and distributed silver coins, dry food, etc. to each group (a group traveling together). The group headed by You Futian wore leather vests , and put on his coat to cover it up, leaving the bow and arrows to several veterans such as Takato Dou who was in charge of cutting off the rear.

Seeing Takato Dou unstringing his bow, someone asked the newly recruited guy on the way, who had only been a bandit but not a soldier, "What are you doing? After you unstring the bow, what should you do if you encounter officers and soldiers?"

But taking the opportunity to show off, Gao Tengdou snorted from his nose: "What a country bumpkin has no idea, this bow and arrow are so delicate! The string is always stretched, otherwise the bow will become stiff in a short time, no longer elastic, and it will break when you pull it. ! The bow string is afraid of water, and it will be useless if it gets wet with rain and dew! The sword and stick are for self-defense, so officials naturally can't help it. But the armor can protect the body, and the bow and crossbow are specially designed for attacking long distances. Ordinary people are equipped with these two things, what do they want to do? What's more? If you expose this, you are seeking death, and you can't blame anyone else!"

The guy who was scolded was unconvinced and said: "What should we do if we use up the time?"

Gao Tengdou was even more disdainful: "Bullshit! This thing is most effective when you are ten or twenty steps away from the enemy. Even if you are unarmored, it doesn't matter if you are hit by an arrow a hundred steps away. Are you blind? You can spot danger within a mile or two. By then, I'll have already set it up!" As he spoke, he kept winding the bowstring around his fingers several times, wrapped it in a rag and put it in his arms, and then used a longer string to wrap it around his finger. He wrapped the bow in rags and began to tie it to the questioner's back, "Carry it carefully for me, I will kill you if you get bumped!"

Lu Sixiang, oh, I should call him Guan Shengyun from now on, snickered from the side~ It seems that this shameless pervert wanted to take advantage of him, but he was dragged away by force, and his anger was still not gone...
Chapter completed!