Chapter 360: Asking for people to no avail, the secret meeting place
"Hahahahaha!"
Niu San couldn't help but look up to the sky and laugh.
Cui Da saw him laughing wildly without any fear. He thought he had someone to rely on behind him, so he didn't dare to take action seriously. He just shouted angrily: "Why are you laughing!"
Niu San laughed again for a while, then his face straightened and he said: "I laugh at Cui Mansion, a wealthy and powerful family, who has always acted in a domineering manner, but today he can swallow his anger towards us beggars. He really has a guilty conscience!"
Only then did Cui Da realize that he had actually been deceived by the beggar in front of him. He couldn't help but get angry with shame: "Zong Wanxiong, Du Xiaoke! Why don't you do anything?! A group of beggars! They killed them on the spot.
Just buy a few more straw mats, roll them up and throw them into the mass graves. You don't have to hold anything back, if you can kill one more person, you will get an extra tael of salary this month!"
When Zong Wanxiong and Du Xiaoke heard this, their hearts moved. Looking at the warriors, staff and guards who came with them, they were already happy. So everyone in the Cui Mansion drew their knives, swords, guns and sticks, and quickly fought with the cattle.
The three classes fought together.
However, after a few breaths of fighting, Cui Daji noticed something strange: these beggars in ragged clothes and unkempt faces actually hid mysteries in their attacks and defenses! They looked like a formation of six flying flowers, but also like the method of marching together to attack.
Zong Wanxiong and Du Xiaoke are really good at martial arts, and they are considered to be the two most famous ones in the Cui family. But surrounded by a group of beggars wielding sticks, they seem to be unable to display their skills, swinging and flicking swords.
At this time, they were controlled by others at every turn. Gradually, they defended more and attacked less, making it difficult to break through.
Other warriors, not to mention the guards, were quickly cut into pieces once they rushed into the group of beggars, and one person had to deal with three or four beggars at the same time. These beggars were very measured in their attacks, and the sticks were only used on the legs and feet.
They often withdraw their sticks with one stick and rarely attack consecutively. These warriors, who have never seen this kind of attack in the hospital, have been beaten to severe pain in their limbs without even a cup of tea. They abandon their armor and drag the soldiers, and can only hold their heads.
No power to fight back.
The seven or eight palm bowls of the third class of Niu may not be able to survive twenty rounds if they fight one-on-one against warriors such as Zong Wanxiong and Du Xiaoke. But relying on the advantage of this combined attack formation, they can actually defeat Zong.
The two of them fought to the point where they were almost unable to resist.
Zong Wanxiong's combat power was slightly weaker. After taking a few sticks in succession, the "Shen Tong Si Ye Dao" in his hand became confused and he dodged behind Du Xiaoke.
Du Xiaoke also tried his best to support him. The stick hit the spine of the sword, which made his jaw sore and numb. He lost all his previous dignity. He couldn't help but said in shock and anger: "What kind of fighting method are you doing?!"
Niu San bared his yellow teeth again and smiled: "Our fighting method has a name, it's called the 'Dog Beating Formation', which is specially designed to hit the legs of dogs! This good man probably doesn't know that the head of a dog is hard and it's useless to hit it except to break it.
Only if you get rid of the dog's legs can you be at our mercy."
Du Xiaoke was also a famous ranger in the Central Plains in the past. He was best at using his sword to use his energy, fighting cocks and running horses. If it weren't for the fact that he was getting older and his strength was declining, he would definitely not stay in the Cui Mansion. However, today, he saw the beggars fighting in such a novel way.
I have never heard of the Dharma, and I find it difficult to resist, so I know that there must be an expert to teach it. And since these beggars are flocking here, they must also be taught by that expert. If the Cui Mansion cannot resolve it properly, I am afraid that there will be endless troubles... My thoughts are mixed.
, his mind was not focused, and he immediately took a solid blow from the stick on the four fingers of his right hand. The pain was so painful that he almost threw the sword and ran away.
Just when everyone was in chaos and fighting, an elegant old man walked out of the Cui Mansion, his eyes gleaming: "Shangguan Heng, the staff of the Cui Mansion, please stop and listen to my words."
Niu San saw that the person who came had a tall figure and an extraordinary bearing. Although he looked a little old, he had an air of majesty. He guessed that he must be the number one figure in the Cui family. Then he waved his hand: "Brothers! Stop now and listen to this old man."
What do you want to say?"
So the people on both sides retreated and stood with their troops in hand, eyeing each other. It was obvious that they were all angry.
When Shangguan Heng saw that everyone had stopped, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said with his usual expression: "Niu Zhang Bo, everyone Zhang Bo! My Cui Mansion and the Beggar Gang have no grievances in the past, and there has been no enmity in recent days. Today, the Gui Gang suddenly paid a visit. I think there will be some
The reason. You are all people who understand the righteousness well, so you might as well open the sky and speak openly. We are all about the world, and don't hurt the harmony of the past!"
Niuzhangbo then clasped his fists and said, "I've heard about the name of 'Mr. Tao Lue' Shangguan Heng for a long time! I met you today, but I didn't expect it to be like this. Hahaha!" After laughing, he rubbed his itchy scabies and his eyes were exposed.
Han Guang said, "Since Sir is so open-minded, Niu San won't let it slip! Yesterday, you, Cui Fu Shan Ling Guards, captured my gang elder Yang Chaoxi and Yang Shaoxia for no reason and stayed away all night. I am here today to take him back."
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Shangguan Heng's face stiffened, with a puzzled look on his face: "Yang Shaoxia is also a staff member of my Cui Mansion. If you want him to come, why bother arresting him? Now that Yang Shaoxia is not in the manor, I think there must be some misunderstanding between him and me!"
Niu Zhangbo was also stunned. Unexpectedly, this old man pretended to refuse to admit his guilt. He couldn't help but become more angry: "Shangguan Heng, don't pretend to be crazy! My gang leader saw with his own eyes that the Shanling Guards kidnapped a good friend of Elder Yang.
He led him to chase the girl, but she disappeared later. You said Shanling Guards didn’t catch her, so what’s the point! Do you dare to ask my brothers from the gang to come into the house to investigate?!”
While Niuzhang Bo was talking, he took out an iron feather flying knife from his arms and threw it in front of Shangguan Heng with a look of ridicule on his face.
"Insolent! Where is Cui Mansion? How can we allow a group of beggars to come here and run wild!" Du Xiaoke saw Tie Yu's flying knife and knew that it was difficult to argue. Then he changed the topic and yelled angrily.
Cui Da, the housekeeper, Zong Wanxiong, the staff member, and others were already shouting and cursing at the side. The Beggar Gang members also showed no signs of weakness, blurting out all kinds of obscene words, and soon they became quarrelsome with everyone in the Cui Mansion.
Shangguan Heng's face was slightly cold, he stared at the cow palm bowl and said: "There are good and bad people, and there are high and low positions. Even if our Cui Mansion is not a family of high-ranking officials, it is still a large family that has been passed down for generations. How can I allow you to commit blasphemy! Today you are
Waiting for Xiao Ju to cause trouble and have evil intentions, I have already sent someone to report to Henan Mansion. The unscrupulous guards who want to come to Wuhoupu will be here in a blink of an eye! Don't say that I, Cui Mansion, will not show mercy to you Beggar Gang! "
As soon as Shangguan Heng finished speaking, several beggars who were in a hurry came to the ears of Niuzhangbo and others and muttered, which made the expressions of these people even darker.
After Niuzhangbo heard this, he realized that the nearby bad guards were coming here. If they really met, one of his brothers would inevitably be beaten and arrested. So he gave Shangguan Heng a hard look and forced a few laughs: "Brothers!
A good man does not suffer the consequences of his immediate losses. Since the Cui Mansion refuses to give out porridge and food, let's go and look elsewhere! Being rich but not benevolent will bring its own retribution! Haha! Let's go."
Having said that, the group of beggars decisively divided into several waves, followed the few lanes in front of the Cui Mansion, and dispersed in an instant. Only Shangguan Heng and others were left who were relieved.
Black boots tread the shadows, gray robes startle the wind.
Heavenly Protector Qin Xiangchu and Shuangyue Protector Li Xiaoman came out of the Beggar Gang and immediately looked forward and backward, looking around, and instantly became cautious.
The southern city is becoming more and more depressed. Looking around, you can see that the shops, shops, shops, and houses are neatly closed, and there is no human habitation. Occasionally, a few figures hurried past, all looking downcast. The two of them hid,
Running along the empty and long streets seems a bit dazzling.
The two people walked around and walked into a Chaoyuan cloth shop first. The shop was dark, and through the light coming from the skylight and the crack in the door, they could barely see the layout of the shop.
Xiaoman was just astonished, but Qin Xiangchu was already familiar with the road, and found a shrine in the house that enshrined Caibo Xingjun. He took out two "Kaiyuan Tongbao" from his arms, and threw them in front of Xingjun with a "clang" sound.
in the cornucopia of.
It's strange to say that when the big money was put into the basin, it only made a slight sound and then disappeared without a trace. Xiaoman's beautiful eyes widened, secretly thinking about the weirdness. After a few breaths, he heard a soft "squeak" in a certain direction.
, the two rows of shelves were moved horizontally, and a plump woman walked out holding a lamp and twisting her waist. The scent of powder all over her body made even Xiao Man feel drunk.
The lamp was dim and could barely illuminate the outlines of the three of them. But the woman put the lamp away, put her hands together to make a flame, saluted Tan Xiangchu and said, "Wish you a happy life, Lord Protector! Su Jin is polite here. This girl looks pretty."
, I guess it’s your young lady!”
Tan Xiangchu, however, said with a serious smile: "This is Protector Shuangyue, you must recognize him clearly."
When the woman named Su Jin heard this, she hurriedly bowed and apologized and said with a smile: "I'm sorry for my humble eyesight, but I didn't know that there is such a handsome and charming Dharma protector in the religion! It is said that 'people rely on their clothes, and Buddhas rely on their golden clothes.'
I have some newly cut lotus root silk shirts and embroidered skirts, so I will give a few pairs to Master Shuangyue..."
Tan Xiangchu didn't bother to chat with her, and immediately interrupted her: "Su Jin, according to my size, quickly find two pairs of brown linen robes worn by ordinary men! I have changed my robes, and there are other important matters.
Do."
Su Jin immediately gave Tan Xiangchu a flirtatious look, then twisted her waist and got into the back hall.
When Xiaoman heard that he asked for two pairs of men's robes, he immediately understood that he wanted her to disguise herself as a man so as not to be noticed by Taiwei Palace's eyes and ears. Fortunately, she knew some disguise techniques and wanted to draw a handsome young man, but that was not the case.
It's not a difficult thing.
As soon as he thought about it, Xiao Man immediately held the lamp, found a copper basin with water, wet his handkerchief, and wiped off all the rouge, blush, and goose yellow. Then he took out a small baggage from his arms, turned out Luo Zidai,
Fish bladder glue and other substances were tinkered with on the head, eyebrows, and lips in front of a bronze mirror. In just a cup of tea, he turned into a barbarian with thick eyebrows, big eyes, and a beard and beard!
Su Jin happened to come out with her robe, and was stunned when she saw that Xiao Man's body shape remained the same, but his head seemed to have been changed. Although Qin Xiangchu had seen her and her methods before, he couldn't help but be surprised when he saw her now.
The two of them took their robes from Su Jin's hands, and immediately changed them without caring about the differences between men and women.
In order to disguise himself more closely, Xiaoman asked Su Jin for a piece of gauze and wrapped the bulging area on his chest tightly so that it would not look so prominent. Su Jin came closer, holding a lamp and smiling,
The light was shined on the two of them. Seeing Xiaoman's sculpted figure, he couldn't help but look a little envious.
The two of them changed their costumes and left Nanshi in a swaggering manner.
It was just that there were too few clues at the moment, and it was almost impossible to find them. After a brief discussion, the two decided to take advantage of the dawn to search from the Weiwang Pond first; before the curfew, they rushed back to a secret meeting place of the Zoroastrian leader to inquire about the protection of the Dharma.
After finding no results, we arranged for missionaries to look for it together; in the middle of the night, we went into Cui Mansion to investigate.
However, in the middle of the afternoon, the two of them searched the Shangshan, Jingshan, Kuanshan, Huixun, Taoism, and Gongan workshops near Wei Wangchi. Except for the Jingshan and Gongan workshops, they found some traces of fighting.
All gained nothing.
The dusk drum sounded, and four rounds had passed. After another round, it was curfew time. Along the long street, groups of bad guards began to rush through, driving away pedestrians who had not yet returned to their homes.
The two of them, one on the left and the other on the right, hurried back listlessly towards Nanshi. One was thinking about his daughter, and the other was thinking about Mr. Yang. Occasionally their eyes met, but they looked at each other in silence. Under the slanting twilight, on the long street
Two light but slender shadows were drawn out, lonely and desolate.
After a long time, when the five rounds of evening drums were about to end, Tan Xiangchu suddenly stopped.
Liu Xiaomu also raised his head, and saw a City God's Temple in front of him: with flying eaves and owl tails, and a tiled stone platform. The temple was not big, but it looked similar.
Liu Xiaomu wondered: "Tianji Protector, this small Town God's Temple is the secret gathering place for us Zoroastrian people? If I remember correctly, this should be Linqianfang, right?"
Qin Xiangchu nodded slightly: "Shuangyue Protector, don't be anxious, and come with me!"
Liu Xiaomu did not doubt that he was there, and hurriedly chased him two steps and followed him into the City God's Temple. In the middle of the temple was the tall and majestic City God. Due to the darkness of the dusk, the facial features of the clay sculpture could not be seen clearly. The two of them walked around the pedestal and arrived.
Behind the statue of the City God.
Qin Xiangchu searched the blue bricks on the pedestal, and suddenly touched a certain blue brick, and pressed it gently. He only heard a dull machine sound of "boom, boom, boom", and a deep tunnel was revealed behind the pedestal.