Chapter 22: Causing a huge disaster (Part 2)

"It's here," Jiao Chu pointed to the front and said, "There is Old Man Zhang living there. I know him. He was the old man who was ferrying on the Shaowu Army. He got old and got a wife in the village in front. He went to the Shaowu Army ferry during the day and came back at night. Look, the house at the entrance of the village is also there, so we don't have to enter the village..."

Jiao Thu awakened Old Man Zhang. Old Man Zhang, who was sleepy, looked at the number of people and said in embarrassment: "There is no way to load the car with goods."

Zhao Xing stared at the way he came and urged anxiously: "First install others, cross the river, and then pretend to be us... Jiao Touch, you go with us."

The merchants saw Zhao Xing's anxious attitude, but they were still confused. They didn't want to ask, but at this time, Zhao Xing was like a leopard who chose people, full of tension. Those merchants might anger Zhao Xing. Under the arrangement of Old Man Zhang, they immediately took a boat. The ferry was shaken to the middle of the river. Zhao Xing on the shore patted Jiao Ting's shoulder and whispered to the old man Zhang's house: "Go, call his wife up. If there are children, carry the children together."

Jiao Tu shivered and opened his mouth to speak, but seeing Zhao Xing constantly touching the knife handle, he quickly led Cheng Shuang to Zhang's house.

When Old Man Zhang returned from the ferry, his wife was standing in the dark with a child that was not yet full month old. Old Man Zhang was shocked and doubted that Cheng Xia had jumped onto the boat and controlled the rudder. Cheng Zhuo pulled his wife to the boat.

The sound of horse hooves sounded on the way, and the rider on the horse seemed not to dare to run wildly in the dark night. He walked and stopped, only to see a row of torches moving towards the place.

The chicken bus that I took from Zhou Tao was heavy, and it took a little effort to carry it on the boat. Zhao Xing couldn't wait and waved his hand to greet the two children to face the torch. The people on the shore were anxiously transporting the goods, unable to hear the sound from afar. Standing on the boat, he only saw the torch suddenly chaotic and then extinguished, and then the earth returned to darkness.

Cheng Xia breathed a sigh of relief: "The torch is extinguished, okay, the night is our world."

After a while, Zhao Xing led his two children back. In the dark night, only large black marks appeared on their clothes, and a bloody smell was emitted from the air. Old Man Zhang was trembling. Zhao Xing jumped onto the boat and ordered sternly: "Drive the boat."

The ferry slowly leaned on the other side, and the group of merchants on the shore were still waiting for the boat. Zhao Xing had no intention of landing. He stood by the boat and warned the merchants: "Everyone, we have caused a huge disaster. Now there are two ways for you to choose. One is to turn back quietly and stay in Qingshui Town for a day, and then do whatever you should do. The other is to travel overnight and pass through the Shaowu Army from the river...

No matter which method you choose, there is one thing. Remember, you have forgotten everything you saw today, and someone asked, and you must not admit that you have passed by Qingshui Town today.

In addition, no matter what, don’t enter the Shaowu army when you go south. Remember this... Forget it, I know that there are always people among you who are seeking death. No matter how much I emphasize, there will be someone who will seek death. But please note that this is a disaster that can be destroyed. If you just want to die by yourself, don’t tell your companions about your origin, and don’t inquire.

That’s all, everyone, three principles: Don’t go to the Shaowu Army; don’t deny that you are on the scene; don’t tell your companions your name and address. Take care of me, I will go down the river overnight to lead the pursuers away for you—that’s all I can do. Goodbye!"

The ferry went down the river and returned to the middle of the river. Another torch approached the river from a distance. Zhao Xing looked at the torch coldly and said to himself: "It seems that Zhou Tao is looking for death."

On the boat, Jiao Chu was worried. When he heard Zhao Xing's speech, he couldn't help but say, "Scholar, why did he leave so urgently? What was that huge disaster?"

Zhao Xingheng glanced at him: "Some things you know too much, the faster you die. Do you really want to know?"

Jiao Chushan retreated. When Zhao Xing saw the torch approaching, he ordered a few children to help Old Man Zhang rock the boat, and he left the bow of the boat, urging the boat to go quickly.

In the dark night, I walked faster on the water than on the road. After a while, the light of the torches was invisible. The ship approached Shaowu City. At this time, the ships patrolling the river had already rested. The ferry was lit up along the river, leaving Shaowu City far behind.

At this time, Zhao Xing relaxed. He slowly inserted the knife back into the sheath, walked to the stern of the boat, and asked Old Man Zhang kindly: "You are leaving urgently, do you have property at home?"

Old Man Zhang shook the rudder sweating profusely, not daring to answer. His wife was heartbroken and couldn't help but answer: "My man has always saved thirty cents of money over the years..."

Zhao Xing nodded in the dark: "I will compensate you, we will cause a huge disaster. You are the one who sent us. You can't go back to that family. I will compensate you for 500 stags. You can follow us, find a place to buy a piece of land, and raise your child safely."

Old Man Zhang was surprised and happy. His wife had already knelt down with the child in her arms and kowtowed to Zhao Xing.

This is the second time Zhao Xing mentioned the disaster, and Cheng Xia couldn't help asking: "Teacher, what's going on?"

Zhao Xing was silent for a while, waved to Cheng Zhuo: "Tell me, what did you see behind the slope?"

"There are about thirty packers... The teacher always asks us to observe carefully. This time I will take a closer look," Cheng Zhuo said proudly: "I counted. There were eighteen cars in total, and the twelve cars were carrying boxes made of wooden boards. There were six cars with exquisite workmanship, locks, and copper locks were hung on them. I pushed a car like this, and the box was painted to put a dowry on Azhu."

"I understand," Zhao Xing looked at the student and said, "I once told you the 'the principle of all things'. Based on this reasoning, what happened?"

The children looked at each other, and Zhao Xing saw this and reminded him again: "Now put what we know:

First: We met a judge who was not wearing official uniforms and led a group of soldiers who were not wearing military uniforms. He wanted to show his authority, but he was unwilling to let us know his existence;

Second: We saw a robbery. Although the bandits on this official road are in great danger, robbing the goods transported by the court and robbing the officials of the court is a serious crime of treason... Why do bandits dare to be so bold?

third……"
Chapter completed!