Chapter One Hundred and Twelve The Unknown Officials
Along the way, you can occasionally meet men seeking refuge from trouble, noisy officials, and chivalrous men with swords in hand.
The countryside around the inner city is like a mess.
After feeding the unconscious Zhou Luo some water, Xu Mu raised his head again and realized that the world in front of him suddenly became green.
A stream of water flows eastward. Two or three stone arch bridges are not far apart, and they are far away.
Seven or eight leisurely teal ducks, far away from the sufferings of troubled times, wander in groups on the river. Naughty children will suddenly jump into the river, causing splashes all over their bodies.
"Brother Mu, is this the water town that the guard mentioned?"
"It should be."
Xu Mu looked up and looked around. Although it was a little remote, it was indeed a rare paradise. After giving some money and renting two thatched houses, the group breathed a sigh of relief.
"Zhou Zun, the three of you take turns on duty."
Although it is said to be safe for the time being, no matter what, in this world, it is right to be cautious.
"Don't worry, boss." Zhou Zun nodded, picked up the knife and walked out.
"Lu Lao, go find some food."
The other young man also nodded and hurriedly walked out of the house.
After taking off his long sword, Xu Mu sat down quietly. Outside the thatched hut, the afternoon sky finally became overcast.
Feeling tired, Xu Mu fell into a deep sleep as soon as he leaned on the chair.
…
"My boss, my boss?"
Xu Mu hurriedly opened his eyes and rubbed them several times before realizing that at some point, there were already more than ten people standing in the thatched hut.
"Chen Sheng? Why are you here?"
When he saw the four or five extra people in front of him, Xu Mu's eyelids twitched and he felt that something bad had happened. They were scattered in three directions, but it only took two days for Chen Sheng to find them.
"According to my boss's wishes, I went to Changjia Town first, asked my boss where he was going, and then hurried all the way here."
"Did something happen?"
Chen Sheng hesitated to speak, "My boss, we...kill the officers and soldiers."
Buzz.
Xu Mu's head suddenly swelled. Xue Tong's team had finally been dealt with, but now it's good that Chen Sheng's side... also killed the officers and soldiers.
"How to kill?"
Frowning, Xu Mu knew that things were definitely not simple. Among this group of reckless people, Chen Sheng was considered the more stable one.
Chen Sheng said in a calm voice, "In the past two days, we avoided the officers and soldiers who captured the young men. We just went to a small village, but soon the officers and soldiers came."
"You won't avoid it?" Xu Mu gritted his teeth.
If something bad happens, the entire Xujiazhuang will be destroyed.
"My boss, the army couldn't catch any men, so they shaved the heads of four or five old women in order to make up for the loss!" Chen Sheng's eyes welled up with tears, and his voice suddenly became hoarse.
Xu Mu's chest suddenly felt astringent.
"We were hiding in the cellar. We were so angry that we covered our pockmarked faces, killed several officers and soldiers, took the horses and ran away."
"Has anyone found it?"
"Probably not. We went around the woods all night to make sure no one was following us, and then we took another path to Changjia Town."
"Where's the horse you're riding on?"
"Outside the thatched cottage..."
"Zhou Zun, go and let the horse go. In addition, you and the others have also changed their clothes. Don't keep the pockmarked face."
Xu Mu rubbed his forehead, thinking hard about the details that still needed to be paid attention to. He had to do this. If the officials found out the clues, it would lead to huge disasters.
"These days, I will stay in the water town and don't move around."
Deep down in his heart, Xu Mu did not blame Chen Sheng. At that time, even he would probably be unable to bear it.
This ancient world is riddled with holes and is hopelessly rotten.
The intrusion of the Beidi people is certainly hateful, but the cruel officials of the Daji are even more worthy of death.
Chen Sheng's face suddenly turned red.
"My boss, if not, I will -"
"Shut up." Xu Mu's face darkened. He knew what Chen Sheng wanted to say, but in the current situation, where could he go with these villagers?
It's very tragic to fall into a trap!
"Don't say these words indiscriminately in the future. I know that you are all good guys who want to cheat, but this kind of thing cannot be done unless it is a last resort."
"Let's recuperate and rest here first, and then return to Tangjiang City after the matter of capturing the young man is over."
The dozen or so villagers around him all nodded silently.
"Don't do this. Si Hu, go outside and buy two chickens from the farmer, then go to the carriage and get some jars of wine."
When Si Hu heard this, his face became happy again, and he hurriedly ran out.
"It's a rare gathering, so let's have a drink today. But remember, don't be greedy." Xu Mu said with a smile.
No matter which path he takes in the future, these loyal villagers will be his greatest help.
"Master, I wanted to say this before!"
"I'm very happy to be able to drink with my boss tonight."
"I would like to say it again, don't be greedy, just have a small drink."
If they are all drunk and officers and soldiers come over, they will have no choice but to wait for death.
Not long after, Si Hu ran in with a chicken in one hand and a wine jar in the other, smiling happily.
Kill the chicken and warm the wine.
Until midnight, the thatched house was filled with the mellow smell of alcohol.
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Three days later.
In Tangjiang City, Lu Zizhong stood on the balcony and walked around anxiously.
"It's been five days, right?"
The managers of the four major households all nodded solemnly.
"It's been five days! If we go faster, we can run back and forth from Changyang several times! How come this Xue Dutou hasn't come back yet!"
Not only Xue Dutou, but also the hateful little boss, there has been no news.
At present, the matter of arresting young men has aroused public anger too much, and many old officials in the court have written memorials. It is estimated that it will not be long before it stops.
"Then the little bastard is hiding well, will he not be noticed?"
Lu Zizhong shook his head coldly, "Even if he didn't find it, Xue Tong would send a letter back. But this is not the case. After waiting for five days, there is no news."
In Tangjiang City, the panic caused by the arrest of strong men gradually calmed down, and many bolder men returned to the city cautiously.
Lu Zizhong suddenly felt unwilling.
"Third uncle, tell me, did that little boss kill people like Xue Tong, so he was not captured?"
Lu Yuan, who was nearby, shivered suddenly.
"Zizhong, this... is impossible. How dare he, a small brewing owner, kill an official!"
"I'll just ask."
Lu Zizhong stopped speaking and looked ahead coldly.
He discovered one thing. It seemed that the little boss who was reaching out for food could not be underestimated. He was killed from his layout time and time again.
"Third uncle, send more people and look for him along the path."
"Xue Dutou is my good brother. He wants to be seen alive and dead."
When he raised his head, he happened to see two civilian men who were returning home from disaster, passing by downstairs in fear. Lu Zizhong paused, then became furious, grabbed the teapot next to him, and smashed it down.
The teapot broke.
A man who was hit screamed twice, held his head and ran away.