"It's broken? What's broken?" Liu Ziqiu was a little confused.
Cheng Zhijie said with a grimace: "To be honest with you, I just sent a group of brothers to dive into the water. I'm afraid your boat has sunk by now."
"Oh, there is another matter." Liu Ziqiu's face was shocked, and he said calmly, "Then let's go to the river to see what happens."
The camp was right next to the canal, and it didn't take long for everyone to walk there. On the canal, three large official ships were brightly lit, moored quietly on the shore, without any damage. Cheng Zhijie was surprised.
: "Did they miss it?"
Shi Huiniang suddenly pointed to the bow of the boat: "Mr. Lang, look there quickly!"
There are several huge fishing boats tied to the bow of each official ship, and some black figures in the fishing boats are squirming desperately. Upon closer inspection, they are the people sent by Cheng Zhijie to destroy the official ships. Obviously, the official ships have been prepared.
In advance, they set up an ambush on the canal with fish and killed all the men who dived into the water. Moreover, these fish were shining with cold light, as if there was some kind of iron wire in the middle. Even if the men were armed with sharp blades, they would not be able to break the fish for a while.
, can only be captured without hesitation.
Seeing this scene, Cheng Zhixiu was stunned and finally lowered his head: "Sir, Cheng is really convinced this time!"
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In order to reassure Cheng Zhijie and the people along the canal, Liu Ziqiu did not go south immediately after annihilating the Yushan bandits, but waited here for the cabinet documents. Of course, Cheng Zhijie and his wife were also left in the military camp. Until this time, Liu Ziqiu and
Gao Xiuer revealed her identity to them, which shocked the couple into a cold sweat.
Three days later, Wei Zheng's documents regarding the canal and river construction were finally delivered here. The reason why the documents arrived so late was not because Wei Zheng was procrastinating, but because Wei Zheng convened the cabinet for repeated discussions and considered various possible situations, as well as the route from Chang'an to
Hangzhou, the number of river workers that need to be used along the way and the scale of the court's annual expenditures. It is precisely because of thorough consideration in advance that the strategies formulated are more feasible and easier to be accepted by people. This is when Liu Ziqiu left Luoyang and took care of everything.
One purpose is to leave it to Wei Zheng and the others. By doing so, the cabinet's ability to handle affairs will be rapidly improved, and Liu Ziqiu himself will be able to truly relax in the future.
In fact, before these documents arrived, because they already knew Liu Ziqiu's identity, Cheng Zhijie, Shi Huiniang and his wife were convinced of the authenticity of this matter. Now that the documents have arrived, Cheng Zhijie also understands that the matter will come to an end, and Liu Ziqiu will continue to travel south.
, couldn't help but take the initiative to ask for an audience, and said: "The common people have offended His Majesty many times in the past, but now my wish has been fulfilled. I am willing to die to thank Your Majesty!"
It is rumored that Cheng Yaojin was a rough man, but that was not the case. He was originally from a noble family, he read poetry and books when he was young, and he had a lot of ideas. He took the initiative to ask for death this time, but he was actually retreating to advance. But Shi Huiniang didn't know it, but she was so frightened that her face turned pale.
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Liu Ziqiu smiled and said: "There is no need to die to apologize. I will set off tomorrow. You and your wife can go with me!"
This time he was equivalent to a private visit incognito. Now that Cheng Zhijie and Shi Huiniang knew his identity, it was impossible to let the couple live freely before he returned to Beijing. Of course, on the other hand, he also wanted to observe Cheng Zhijie again.
, if he can be of great use, he may be appointed to an official position. After all, now is different from the past, he does not need to attract generals from the enemy camp for his own use, so it is impossible to directly appoint Cheng Zhijie to an official position. However, even if he does not appoint Cheng Zhijie in the end
, just relying on the old story between Gao Xiuer and Shi Huiniang, he will let Cheng Zhijie become a rich man in peace.
Cheng Zhijie naturally did not dare to disobey and accepted the promise.
Liu Ziqiu then said: "However, you have to go somewhere with me first today."
Cheng Zhijie didn't dare to ask any more questions. He raised his hands and said, "Common people, please listen to your Majesty's instructions."
Liu Ziqiu smiled and said: "Then go to the small town at the foot of Dang Mountain. Maybe you can run into your old friends."
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The blockade of Dangshan Town has not yet been lifted. The officers and soldiers have set up many checkpoints and conducted strict inspections. Of course, these checkpoints have no effect on Liu Ziqiu and his party. As long as the guard behind him shows his waist card, they can pass without hindrance. Ji Mingliang is not here,
The centurion who stayed behind in the town was a centurion. Hearing that a big shot had entered the town, the centurion hurriedly came out and saluted, "I wonder what business you have here, sir?"
Liu Ziqiu waved his hand and said, "Take someone to see that member Lu!"
The centurion hesitated and said, "I wonder what crime Yuanwai Lu has committed?"
These days, Lu Mingxing often rewards the officers and soldiers stationed in the town with wine and meat, and he has become quite familiar with these officers and soldiers. In fact, Ji Mingliang is the only one who has doubts about Lu Mingxing, and the other soldiers are not willing to show up in the town.
This town will be here for a long time. Because of this, as soon as Ji Mingliang left, the relationship between other officers and soldiers and Lu Mingliang improved immediately. Of course, whether it was the regular army or the local army, military discipline was very strict. Although the centurion had the intention to do it for Lu Mingliang,
He was clear and lenient, but he didn't dare to tell the truth.
Liu Ziqiu shook his head and said: "No one said that he broke the law. I just heard about this person and was a little curious and wanted to meet him."
The officials of the three counties were unable to catch the Yushan bandits, and instead arrested people along the canal. This incident made Liu Ziqiu very angry. However, he did not come forward again, but asked Yu Shinan to negotiate with them.
Faced with Yu Shinan's scolding, Ji Mingliang was sweating profusely, and in the end he could only blame Lu Mingming. Of course, he did not know Lu Mingming's real name, he only knew that he was Lu Yuanwai from Luoyang. At that time, Ji Mingliang
I had once been suspicious of this person, but there was no evidence, and the idea of arresting the people along the coast was indeed his, so it was not surprising that Ji Mingliang pushed him out.
Lu Xing, Lu Mingxing, these two names sounded similar. Liu Ziqiu immediately became suspicious and wanted to see who this person was. Of course, the person who came up with the idea was not guilty. It was the three counties who really harassed the people.
The government and the officers and soldiers under Tan Guoyuan and Ji Mingliang. If Lu Xing and Lu Mingming were not the same person, Liu Ziqiu would not embarrass him. After all, everything is subject to the law of Dangdang, which is also the policy Liu Ziqiu wants to implement.
After listening to Liu Ziqiu's words, the centurion didn't dare to shirk anymore, and took Liu Ziqiu and his party straight to the big house in the center of the town. Although the house occupied a large area, it was actually very ordinary, the courtyard walls were not high, and the gate was
The vermilion paint on it is even somewhat mottled, and it looks like it has seen some age.
Before the centurion came to call the door, Lu Mingxing, who had received the news, had already come out and said with a smile: "Why is the general here today? I can't invite you on weekdays, so today I can't say I want to have a drink with the general."
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The centurion looked a little ugly, pointed towards Liu Ziqiu behind him, and said, "This is the gentleman who wants to see you."
Lu Mingxing said "Oh", clasped his fist towards Liu Ziqiu, and said: "I don't know what to call this gentleman. Do you have any advice?"
Liu Ziqiu ignored him, turned to Cheng Zhijie and said, "Do you know this person?"
The two groups of thieves and bandits in Yushan and Dangshan were at odds with each other. Cheng Zhijie hated Lu Mingxing deeply and had kept his image in his mind for a long time. When he saw him, he shook his head: "Sir, the common people don't know this person."
Although he could not recognize Lu Mingxing after the disguise, Lu Mingxing had already recognized him. Lu Mingxing could not help but be surprised, frowned and said: "To be honest with you, Xiaomin is just a businessman from Luoyang.
With few relatives and friends, how can this brother know Xiaomin?"
At this time, a thin young man came out from behind Liu Ziqiu. He bowed his hand to Lu Mingxing and said: "Are you a businessman from Luoyang? I have lived in Luoyang for a long time, but I don't know what I do to make a living. Where is the store? Fangzheng.
Whose last name is it?”
Luoyang is the capital city, so it is naturally different from other places. The whole city is divided into several districts, and each district is equipped with Fangzheng and Fangding to facilitate management. As long as the people of Luoyang are in Luoyang, there is no one who does not know the Fangzheng and Fangding of their own district.
. This Lu star has been wandering around Shandong and Hebei for a long time. He only went to Luoyang when he was young and remembers a few place names. But now the dynasties have changed. Even though the place names remain the same, Fang Zheng and Fang Ding must have changed their lives a long time ago. Where is he?
Can tell their names.
Mingxing Lu only hesitated for a moment, but the young man already sneered: "Commissioner Lu, I think you should put off the disguise on your face!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the guards behind Liu Ziqiu drew their swords one after another and surrounded Lu Mingxing with a "hoo!"
Lu Mingxing's unique skill of disguise was taught by an old thief and has never been seen through by anyone. At this time, he had gradually calmed down and said with a smile: "I don't know what this adult is talking about?"
The young man snorted coldly: "You can only hide your disguise skills from others, but how can you hide it from someone! Come here, get a basin of warm water!"
Lu Mingxing's expression remained unchanged, but the muscles on his face twitched obviously. He turned around suddenly and wanted to rush towards the house! But he heard a "pop" and something suddenly wrapped around his leg. He couldn't stand up.
Unsteady, he fell to the ground with a "plop" and made a mess.
I saw another handsome young man walking behind Liu Ziqiu, gently shaking a long leather whip in his hand. I don't know what material the whip was made of, but it actually shone with a little cold light. Lu Mingxing had just struggled up from the ground.
, heard another "snap" sound, and the whip was swept over again. This time Lu Mingxing was prepared and dodged sideways, but he couldn't avoid it and fell to the ground again.
The young man proudly said to Liu Ziqiu: "Brother, how is my practice of whipping?"
Judging from the voice, it turned out to be a young woman.
Liu Ziqiu chuckled and said: "The whipping technique is good, but it's a bit wasteful to use it on him. It's like killing a chicken with a bull's knife."
Lu Mingxing was also considered a figure in Lu Mingyue's army, but now he was likened to a chicken, and his lungs were about to explode. However, before he could struggle again, several guards had already pounced on him, with all their hands and feet.