Summary of the previous chapter: In order to retain these nobles, Ma Xiaoquan specially prepared some valuable treasures, wrapped them in dead leaves, and quietly placed some of them in the treasure hunting grounds of several nobles, and then
, he himself organized a group of courageous civilians and started digging for treasures. No one would know that Ma Xiaoquan had actually planned all of this...
"Okay, do you know how I dig it?"
"knew!"
Ma Xiaoquan nodded, jumped out of the pit, then pointed at the strongest civilian and said: "Keep digging, maybe you will be lucky and you will dig out the treasure."
The civilian frowned and took the shovel from Ma Xiaoquan's hand, and reluctantly jumped into the pothole. In full view of everyone, he swung the shovel and shoveled down the pit, only to hear a muffled "dang" sound.
The civilians were stunned.
"Huh?" Ma Xiaoquan's eyes lit up, "Quick, dig it!"
The civilian nodded and dug hard several times.
"This..." Several civilians watching on the potholes could no longer stand. They jumped down one after another and started digging with shovels.
Unfortunately, except for the first person, no one else found any substantial treasures.
During the break, Ma Xiaoquan patted the civilian on the shoulder and said: "According to our agreement, the treasures dug out are half of yours. Well, what you dug up are gold ingots..." Ma Xiaoquan suddenly stretched out his right index finger.
, scratched in the center of the gold ingot, and there was a snap sound, and the gold ingot was divided into two.
"This half is mine, this half belongs to you!"
Although Ma Xiaoquan's action of separating the gold ingots with a single finger had startled all the civilians surrounding him, his words just now were undoubtedly more attractive.
Half, how can you get half of the gold? What is the concept? If a more valuable treasure is dug out, even if it cannot be divided on the spot, with a character like the Immortal Marquis, he will never default on the debt.
"Fuck you!" Another civilian couldn't stand anymore. He waved the shovel in his hand and said, "The Marquis is really refreshing. Okay, I will follow the Marquis. If you don't dig out the treasure these days, I will
He won’t leave anymore.”
As soon as the civilian finished speaking, other civilians nodded in agreement.
Ma Xiaoquan smiled slightly and waved his hand: "Then everyone, let's work hard. There should be treasures in Tianjue Valley today. Not to mention, this is the first time I have seen this gold ingot. Young man, you are really lucky."
The civilian who had "digged" the gold ingot earlier smiled and scratched his scalp.
...
After taking care of the civilians, Ma Xiaoquan naturally would not go into battle himself. He sat back on the big bluestone and meditated beautifully for a long time.
Late at night, most of the treasure diggers had gone to bed, but Lu Xian and other nobles were still digging.
Not to mention, Lu Xian and his gang were so persistent in digging for treasures that they actually dug out several valuable things, among which the pair of silver plates dug out by Lu Xian were the most valuable.
Being able to dig out good things will naturally arouse the enthusiasm of treasure diggers. However... Digging for treasure requires physical strength. After using up physical strength, you will get tired easily. When you are tired, you will naturally need to rest. Finally, it's over again.
After more than half an hour, Lu Xian and others could no longer bear it.
Looking at Ma Xiaoquan who was already lying down, Lu Xian curled his lips and whispered to Yuan Fang: "That guy is really smart. He dug out a gold ingot in one day, how can he sleep so soundly?
"
Yuan Fang smiled bitterly and said: "Master, that guy's thoughts cannot be judged by ordinary people..."
Lu Xian shook his head: "Forget it, let's ignore him for now. It seems that it is absolutely impossible to kill him in this situation."
...
The moment Lu Xian fell asleep, Ma Xiaoquan suddenly opened his eyes, raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and then closed his eyes again.
The next morning, the treasure diggers all got up early.
The aristocrats are better off. Their breakfast includes not only fruit porridge, but also bacon. The commoners are much shabbier. Fortunately, every commoner has a few large pieces of dry food pinned to their body, although the taste is not as good as that of the aristocrats.
Bacon and fruits are good, but they can still fill your stomach no matter what.
Ma Xiaoquan stretched his body and said to the civilians under his command: "I'll get you some game. You just dig it up. Remember, don't hide it. Otherwise, I will not be merciful if I find it."
."
"Yes, Lord Marquis!"
Ma Xiaoquan nodded, picked up two empty bags, and walked slowly toward the entrance of the valley.
Ma Xiaoquan went to the entrance of the valley in the direction of Xinye, while his apprentice Mao Gang had been hiding at the entrance of the valley in the direction of Fancheng.
When Lu Xian saw Ma Xiaoquan was about to leave the valley, he hurriedly gathered around him and asked, "What are you going to do?"
Ma Xiaoquan said angrily: "Grandpa went out hunting, grandson, do you want to come with me?"
Lu Xian curled his lips, looked at Ma Xiaoquan up and down, and saw that his clothes were ragged and there were a few streaks of black ash on his face. He said disdainfully: "I have a lot of delicacies from the mountains and the sea. You, go ahead. I hope you come back empty-handed."
Ha ha......"
With that said, Lu Xian raised his head and left.
Ma Xiaoquan ignored Lu Xian's words. He straightened his empty baggage and walked towards the mouth of the valley.
Two miles out of the valley entrance, Ma Xiaoquan hurriedly ran into a nearby bush, and then he waited quietly.
Not long after, several people followed from behind.
"Damn, why did you lose me?"
"I lost it, what should I do?"
"Forget it, just throw it away. When we get back, we will tell you that the evil path has gone up the mountain. Anyway, he will come back in the evening."
"good!"
...
After watching those people go away, Ma Xiaoquan slowly emerged from the bushes.
"Why are these people following me? It seems like they are not Mr. Lu's people?"
Ma Xiaoquan shook his head. Now is not the time to think about these things. He has more important things to do.
Concentrating his energy, the green spirit fire was activated quickly. Ma Xiaoquan took a few deep breaths and instantly lowered his weight to the lowest level. Then, he twisted his neck and ran forward.
...
After Liu Biao's death, Liu Cong used the power of the Cai family to successfully crowd out his eldest brother Liu Qi and take over Jingzhou Mu. Liu Cong was not as lustful as Liu Qi. What he liked were all kinds of handicrafts.
Cai Mao took advantage of him and specially collected some exquisite handicrafts and gave them to Liu Cong. Liu Cong was very happy.
Taking advantage of Liu Cong's excitement, Cai Mao suggested that Liu Bei be stationed in Fancheng. Firstly, he could resist Cao Cao's arrival. Secondly, Liu Bei was taken in by Liu Biao when he was there. No matter what, he felt that Liu Bei was a figure and needed to be put away.
From a distance, this way, the Cai family can control Jingzhou.
Liu Cong agreed.
...
When Liu Bei learned that he was going to be stationed in Fancheng, he had a huge ideological struggle. Fortunately, Zhuge Liang was there to comfort him.
It only took a few days to get from Xinye to Fancheng. Just like that, Liu Bei sighed and set off from Xinye and led his troops to Fancheng.
Just as he was sighing on horseback, the scout horse in front reported urgently, saying that something green was rushing towards this direction.
"Green?" Liu Bei wrinkled and had already arrived in front of Liu Bei.
"Haha..." A burst of laughter caused all of Liu Bei's men to reveal their weapons.
Liu Bei took a closer look and smiled from ear to ear.
"It's Master Shangxian, it's really you!" Liu Bei quickly jumped off his horse and knelt down on one knee in front of the green thing.
That's right, the person who came was none other than Ma Xiaoquan who had activated the Green Spirit Fire.
Ma Xiaoquan put away the Green Spirit Fire, helped Liu Bei up, patted his shoulder and said, "Xuande is going to Fancheng?"
Liu Bei nodded. At this time, Zhuge Liang also rode over. When he saw Ma Xiaoquan, he quickly dismounted and knelt down respectfully.
Ma Xiaoquan also supported Zhuge Liang and said, "Kong Ming has recovered, haha."
Zhuge Liang blushed and said: "Where, haha, why did Master Shangxian suddenly appear?"
Ma Xiaoquan sat cross-legged on the spot and told Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang about the treasure found in Tianjue Valley.
"Oh?" Liu Bei raised his eyebrows, "Master Immortal, so there was really treasure in Jue Valley that day?"
Ma Xiaoquan shook his head and lied: "I'm not sure, but someone did dig out the treasure. Why, Xuande, are you interested?"
Liu Bei trembled in his heart and said: Who can not be interested in treasures? I have so few people now, isn't it all because I have no money?
Liu Bei chuckled and said, "You might be a little interested."
Ma Xiaoquan clapped his hands: "As long as you are interested, I have a plan. I don't know if Xuande dares to do it. If it works, I should be able to get some treasures."
Just as Liu Bei was about to agree, Zhuge Liang said, "I wonder what Master Shangxian's plan is?"
Ma Xiaoquan chuckled and explained his idea of scheming those nobles.
Fortunately for Liu Bei, he came from a commoner background and had no favorable impressions of these nobles, but Zhuge Liang was different.
In order to enter the upper class society in Jingzhou, Zhuge Liang did not hesitate to marry the ugly Huang Yueying, and Huang Yueying's father, Huang Chengyan, was a celebrity in Jingzhou. Now, the bad idea of this Lord Shangxian was to rob the people in Tianjue Valley.
Noble, this...
Zhuge Liang is in trouble.
However, Zhuge Liang is not a petty person. Since he followed Liu Bei, he has also seen the shining points in Liu Bei. Although Liu Bei is a bit indecisive, it does not prevent Liu Bei from becoming a hero in the world. Zhuge Liang firmly believes that one day, the master Liu Bei will
He must be the best among men.
After a brief ideological struggle, Zhuge Liang said: "Sir, if you do this, you must do it beautifully, otherwise... it will be bad if others doubt you."