The size of the Cai family's motorcade was not large, consisting mainly of three horse-drawn carriages and four ox-carts, plus a dozen escorts riding horses to accompany them all the way.

The three carriages are the neatest. Two of them are Cai Yong and Cai Yan's cars, providing accommodation for them to rest at night. The last carriage is filled with books.

Cai Yong had no other hobbies in his life, only reading, writing, and playing the piano and flute. The last carriage was filled with precious books he collected from various places, which were his favorite things after his daughter's tribe.

Cai Yong's family was small, and he and his wife had a deep relationship. Although they only had one daughter, Cai Yong still insisted on refusing to take concubines. This is really commendable under the highest instruction in ancient times that "the three most serious forms of unfilial piety are not having children." Especially when

After his wife passed away, relying on Cai Yong's family background and reputation, there were many beauties around him who proposed to serve as his bed, but he rejected them all, so he could educate his young daughter with peace of mind. It can be said that Cai Yan's ability to become a literary concubine in the future was closely related to Cai Yong's loving teaching.

direct relationship.

The four oxcarts following behind were used for people to ride on and carry miscellaneous items. They were filled with all kinds of daily necessities and gifts from friends along the way, so much so that there was not even a place to stay in the oxcart.

Hard to find.

When the convoy arrived at the border of Yanzhou, Xu Kang's injury had long since recovered, but he never had the chance to get close to Cai Yong, so he could only follow the convoy shamelessly.

Xu Kang did not want to be crowded in an ox cart with his servants, so he showed a little martial arts to the guard commander Lu Meng, and then successfully won his praise and temporarily became an honorable guard in the Cai family's motorcade.

And because Xu Kang was born in poverty and worked hard, he has now been sincerely accepted by the people of the Cai family.

If this situation continues, if I have no other way out in the future, I will still be very welcome to become a capable servant of the Cai family.

But when he thought of this, Xu Kang couldn't help but feel a little discouraged. He didn't want to do something stupid like Tang Bohu, who sneaked into someone's house to be a servant first and then became famous later.

I still have a lot of important things to deal with.

But according to the current situation, unless something unexpected happens, even if he is asked to follow Cai Yong to Chenliuyu County, his hometown, he will not have a chance to perform.

But are emergencies so easy to happen? Xu Kang prayed secretly.

Not to mention, his prayers really worked. God seemed to have really heard his call. Just as the convoy passed a small hill, five big men rushed out from the hiding place of the mountain and blocked the convoy's way.

These five big men were riding horses, carrying swords and spears, and were wearing armor. They looked mighty and mighty.

The five people lined up in a row, their momentum was astonishing, they looked more like generals traveling than robbers cutting a path.

Xu Kang saw these five big men blocking the road and they had bad intentions. But he was secretly happy. This was really an opportunity that fell from the sky. If he could capture these five men, wouldn't he be able to show off in front of Cai Yong?

.At this moment, I can’t help but think about it secretly in my heart.

One of the five people walked out first, swung an iron rod twice in his hand, and made a "wuwu" sound, like a demonstration. The man was heard shouting in a voice like a broken gong: "Stop, whoever is coming, stop!"

We, the Five Bears of Gangzi Mountain, are here to open a road and set up an altar to offer sacrifices to heaven and earth. As long as you hand over your wealth, we will pray for you and ensure that you are safe and sound. If you dare to say even half a word, you will be punished by God.

Come down, don't blame our subordinates for being merciless."

Although Xu Kang was a rebellious thief, this was the first time he encountered a robber cutting off roads like this. He couldn't help but feel very interesting when he saw that the other party was clearly trying to steal money, but he still made up an excuse to sacrifice to heaven and earth.

There is no rush to capture them.

Lu Meng ordered others to guard the convoy, and he led five or six guards forward. When Xu Kang saw this, he also rode behind them, and the others did not care when they saw this.

Lu Meng was fond of martial arts when he was young, and he learned a lot of skills. A plum-blossom spear made him look like a dragon coming back to life. Later, when he got married and started a business, he admired Cai Yong's character, talents, and knowledge, so he took the initiative to join his sect and became the commander of his bodyguards.

In the situation before him, he naturally stood up and said: "I am in Lumeng, passing through Guibao Land. I dare to name a few heroes, so that they can have a title."

The big man cupped his fists and said "you are welcome", and then introduced himself: "Xiong Tianba, the boss of the Five Bears in Xiagangzi Mountain, the four of them are my sworn brothers, namely Lei Zheng, Lei Yan, Zhao Kai, and Wang Bao

." Xiong Tianba paused for a moment and then added: "Don't worry, your Excellency, although our brothers are not good people, they are also moral. As long as you obediently hand over the money, I promise not to harm your lives, and I will never bully women and children.

.how?"

When Lu Meng heard this, he immediately had a good impression of him. When he was young and down, he had done similar business, but he never harmed people's lives. Now after hearing what Xiong Tianba said, he suddenly felt like a confidant. If it was his own money, it would be better.

Stingy, get along well with these people

After all, I have a master, so I have to say: "A good man is kind and righteous, but when I take people's money, I treat it as if I want to help others to eliminate disasters. Since you want to buy money for the road, you might as well show your hands first and let everyone open their eyes."

.I wish I could give an explanation to my master."

Xiong Tianba is also a cheerful person. Hearing this, he said: "In that case, what kind of competition do you want? Is it a singles or a group battle?"

Lu Meng knew that although there were many people on his side, except for himself, everyone else was just a bunch of tricks, and none of them could fight. If a group fight would be detrimental to him, he said: "Let's fight alone. Just you and me, a fight will be determined."

Victory or defeat, how?"

"good."

When everyone saw that the two of them had finished their discussion, they all made way for them to fight.

Lu Meng returned to the convoy and found his own robe. He was dressed neatly and looked majestic.

Here, Cai Yong had already inquired, walked up to him and said worriedly: "Master Lu, since the other party just wants some free money, just give it to them, why bother risking your life for it?"

Lu Meng said: "Although what the master said makes sense, it still depends on whether the other party really has this ability. Otherwise, if the strongmen along the way hear the news, they will inevitably think that we are easy to deceive. If they all come to deceive us, where will we be?"

Have time to grind your teeth with them."

When Cai Yong heard that it made sense, he said: "In that case, you have to be careful and don't force yourself."

"Yes, I understand." Lu Meng got on his horse and walked towards the battlefield step by step.

Seeing this, Xiong Tianba from the opposite side also rode over.
Chapter completed!