Along the long official road, knights whipped their horses and passed by, bringing with them a stream of loess smoke.
Beside the official road, a medium-sized motorcade was parked there. The carriages were loosely arranged in a sparse semicircle, and the people on the carriages were in this semicircle at the moment, moving their muscles and bones. Someone was holding a hand.
After taking out the water bag, he was eating nothing but pure water. Being hit by the loess, he hurriedly used his sleeves to block the dust. Looking at the knight's retreating back, he cursed a few words with dissatisfaction.
Qian Wubing also jumped out of the car. After sitting in the car for most of the day, even though he was young and strong, he still felt that his muscles and bones were sore. Riding in a car was not as good as riding a horse. Riding a horse still gave your hands and feet a place to stretch. Sitting in a car
, it’s really uncomfortable to be confined to that small world and endure the bumps.
After crossing the Yellow River, the road condition of this official road is much worse. The official roads in Jiangnan are often repaired by either the government or local gentry. Although there are some bumps on the carriage, it is still bearable. However, as soon as we leave the boundary of Jiangnan, this
The difference gradually became apparent. It was common practice in the convoy to rest for half an hour after traveling thirty to fifty miles a day.
"Master Qian, if we go over here, the team will not rest and go straight to Wangjia Town. I think if we work harder, we can get there before dark. What do you think?"
Although Qian Wubing told Liu Fu to treat him as if he didn't exist, how could Liu Fu treat him as if he didn't exist? He disappeared without taking a break and had to ask him for permission. This made Qian Wubing a little agitated.
It’s ridiculous. It’s not enough. Liu Fu is right. If this man had to mess with something on the way and delay the trip, then dozens of people in the convoy would have to sleep in the wild today. Some of them would be warm.
If you don't sleep on the bed, who wants to suffer that fate?
"Uncle Fu, you are busy, don't worry about us. I heard from people in the motorcade that we will reach the end of the country in three to five days at most!"
"Well, yes, this is God's favor. There is not much delay. According to this method, we can reach Datong Mansion in five days at most!"
Smiling and chatting with Liu Fu, Qian Wubing returned to the car. The carriage he made did not contain any goods. Even the coachman was a part-time job of the Yan family brothers. There was no need for anyone from the Liu family.
When he arrived in Datong, Qian Wubing could leave the convoy at any time without even attracting the attention of the people in the convoy.
"I said, Yan Qi, have you done errands here before? It seems that you are very familiar with the situation here?"
Sitting in the car, he always wanted to kill time. Along the way, Qian Wubing had become very familiar with the Yan brothers, and from the vague words of the Yan brothers, he guessed that the Yan brothers might be responsible for the iron guards who made mistakes.
, it has probably come true. I guess that is what happened, but he will definitely not get to the bottom of it. The creation of this trust will not happen overnight. As long as the Yan family brothers are by his side, he believes that it will always happen.
One day the Yan family brothers knew everything about them.
"I've been here twice!" Yan Qi looked at the fields in the distance, "Sir, Wangjia Town is not a good place. Why did our brothers stay there for a few days before?"
"Oh?" Qian Wubing became interested after hearing that it was not a good place to go, "Is there a banditry problem?"
Someone in front shouted, and everyone under the car returned to the car. Several guards rode horses and patrolled back and forth to make sure nothing important was missed. After shouting a few times, the convoy slowly moved towards the front.
okay.
Yan Qi flicked his wrist, and the riding whip gently fell on the horse pulling the carriage, and the carriage began to move along with the convoy.
"Bandit troubles are everywhere. A few thieves alone can't be called bandit troubles. If the movement really gets big, the soldiers and horses of the imperial court are not vegetarians. It's not fair to just bring in some people and wipe them out!" Yan Qi said calmly!
said.
"Then why do you say it's not a good place!?" Qian Wubing was confused. If there were many dirty things like brothels and gambling houses, it would be a good place for people who were away from home. Apart from bandits in the place, what else could it be called?
Not a good way to go out.
"But Master, you guessed it right. There are indeed bandits in Wangjia Town, but these bandits are a little different from ordinary bandits!" Yan Qi laughed, "In fact, the biggest group of strongmen in this area are all from the same family.
They are from Wangjia Town, and their leader is a woman, so when they arrive at Wangjia Town, these people from the Liu family just eat and sleep honestly, and don’t even think about any fun things. If you break their rules, that’s
I can’t find any happiness for myself!”
"Qingqing is a bandit den!" Qian Wubing suddenly realized. Along the way, he found that he had brought the Yan brothers out correctly. In addition to their great skills, the Yan brothers also had first-class experience. What's more important
What's more, they have a lot of eyesight, travel to many places, and they used to stay in Nanzhen Fusi, so they probably have a wide range of sources of information. Qian Wubing took them with him, which was almost like bringing a know-it-all.
While admiring, Qian Wubing became a little fascinated by the female bandit leader, whom Yan Qi said was called "Hong Kong Kai". It was really rare that among these heroes in the forest, there was a woman who could hold the top position.
Unfortunately, I don’t know why, but the local government actually allowed this strong group to grow up, instead of sending troops to suppress them. Presumably, although these bandits have some reputation, they are not very large in scale.
After chatting for a few more words, Qian Wubing fell into a drowsy sleep. When he woke up again, the carriage had stopped.
He looked at the sky and saw that it was not dark yet. The carriages of the team were driving towards the yard. Someone came to the front and started ordering food and drinks for everyone. The whole inn where he stayed was making a noise.
"Xiao Qi went to look at the house for the young master. Do you want the young master to come down and take a walk? There are so many people here, and we probably still have some time to eat!" Yan Qi opened the car door and Qian Wubing jumped out.
"It's okay to take a walk!" Qian Wubing looked around at the noisy surroundings, "Just walk around the area. Go tell Liu Fu and tell them not to wait for me!"
Wangjiazhen was described as boring by Yan Qi, but in Qian Wubing's eyes, it still had merit. The town was not big, and was outlined by two long streets, one in the south and the other in the north.
When we came out, this inn was probably the only inn in the town. As soon as the Liu family's motorcade arrived, it was quite full today. The owner of the inn looked so festive that he couldn't even open his mouth from ear to ear.
Qian Wubing walked out and met Sha Luo who was checking around the inn. When Sha Luo saw him walking out, he was slightly startled. However, he still warned him: "Don't go too far. If anything happens, I'll call you there."
As long as the two family members inform us!"
Qian Wubing nodded with a smile, expressed his gratitude, and walked towards the long street. There were not many shops in the town, most of them were the residences of every family. A little kid with a runny nose, probably relying on his own
On the door frame, big curious eyes were staring at the stranger who was looking around.