Volume 1 Battle in the Sand Garden Chapter 9 Post Road Shows off
The old ghost was idle all day long, keen on gambling, and seemed to be indifferent to everything. However, he could not hide anything in the military camp. If he wanted to know, there were many channels for information. Regarding Qin Xiao, the old ghost just happened to hear a few gossips.
With a little extrapolation, Qin Xiao's plot was revealed.
A few days ago, the old ghost gambled with a group of people. One of them was Hou San'er, Xing Junjun's personal follower. This man was fond of gambling, but he was also a poor guy with not much money. But that day, Hou San'er
San'er seemed to have made a fortune, making lavish spending, losing money one after another without blinking an eye. This abnormal behavior attracted the old ghost's attention.
He asked casually, "Hou San'er, where did you get rich recently? Don't forget about brother."
Hou San'er just laughed and didn't pick up on the old ghost.
There was something going on here. The old ghost was a very shrewd person, so he stopped asking questions and concentrated on gambling. Not long after, Hou Saner lost all his money, but he got addicted to gambling and rubbed his hands and refused to leave. He endured it for a long time.
Finally he choked and said, "Brother Gui, I'll lend you ten taels of silver and I'll pay you back in a few days."
"Just you? I wish I could sell my pants and gamble with them. What can I get in return?" The old ghost remembered what happened before and deliberately provoked Hou San'er. As expected, Hou San'er couldn't stand the stimulation and his face turned red.
"In a few days, I will pay you double the amount." Hou Saner said with confidence.
"Oh?" The old ghost narrowed his eyes and sneered, "You have a way to get money, and you still hide it?"
Hou San'er hesitated for a moment. After all, his gambling addiction was so great that he overrode the vigilance in his heart. He leaned close to the old ghost's ear and lowered his voice and said three words, "Building business."
"Haha." The old ghost suddenly understood, sneered and said nothing.
Things in the business affairs are not a secret in Shayuan Prison, or rather they are an open secret.
Breeding has only one function, and that is to breed young foals. Since Taizu of this dynasty established Shayuanjian, the yield rate was acceptable in the first few years, but then it became worse every year. There are only two reasons for this. One is
Breeding foals is expensive, and the cost of caring for a foal is often several times that of buying an adult horse.
Moreover, raising a foal is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Feeding, feeding, nursing, and medical treatment all require careful attention. If anything goes wrong, the foal will be difficult to raise, and all the efforts will be in vain, so the gain outweighs the loss.
Another reason comes from the horse-breeding Xiang Army. The Xiang Army's food and salary are extremely low, and they are frequently deducted from their superiors. With resentment in their hearts, how can they devote themselves to raising horses? It's just to deal with errands, not to mention the young colts are even more energy-consuming. Therefore, the Xiang Army has
He was very resistant to raising young foals, often stealing concentrates and selling them, and even worse, letting the foals drink ashes and die.
Due to various reasons, the yield rate of breeding has been extremely low over the years. However, this has also become a way for some brave people to make money. They find ways to make some famous breeds of foals fake death and then smuggle them
Go out and sell it. Because the foal is too young and has not yet been branded as an official horse. When it grows up in the future, who can tell the difference?
The old ghost is naturally very good at this trick of stealing young foals, and he understands it as soon as he hears it.
However, since this kind of thing has happened, how can the Shayuan Supervisor not be prepared? How to strictly control the breeding business, the old ghost is not clear, but one of the joints involves the Xiaoqi Camp. The Shayuan Supervisor stipulates that any horse that dies of illness
Including the burial and disposal of the young foal, it requires the supervision of the Xiaoqi Battalion. This errand is the responsibility of Xing Tianhai, who joined the army.
This is a check and balance strategy to prevent collusion between business affairs and others.
Afterwards, the old ghost made some inquiries and Qin Xiao was immediately exposed.
The reason why he wanted to remind Qin Zhong was because the old ghost thought there was something fishy about this matter. Based on Qin Xiao's experience, he couldn't think of such a way. He had to have someone knowledgeable to give him some advice. But why did this man want to remind Qin Xiao?
Where is Qin Xiao? Once this matter is exposed, not only Qin Xiao will be convicted, but the entire Qin family may suffer as a result.
Who mentioned Qin Xiao? Just look at the past few days, Qin Xiao frequently came to Xiaoqi camp, who was he looking for?
Only Xing Tianhai joins the army.
But why did Xing Tianhai mention Qin Xiao?
If he said that he was taking risks to help Qin Xiao steal horses, the old ghost would not believe it. Joining the army to guard and steal is also a big crime. It is said that he should not be stripped of his official position, exiled to the border area, and his life would be ruined. Is Xing Tianhai stupid? How much profit can he gain?
, can he risk his life to please a bastard who commands the envoy's family?
If not, then there is a conspiracy, a trap targeting Qin Yutian.
Qin Zhong left the Xiaoqi camp and was worried all the way. He didn't know anything about Qin Xiao, his eldest brother. Growing up, the two of them rarely talked, let alone got close. Qin Zhong could even feel that,
The inexplicable hostility from this eldest brother. He didn't understand it when he was a child, but now he understands that it is the difference between a direct descendant and a concubine.
Especially after the death of her mother, Aunt Liu was always making things difficult and mean, thinking about kicking Qin Chong out all the time. Qin Chong was full of hatred for her, but she couldn't really say she loved or hated Qin Xiao.
In Qin Chong's heart, Qin Xiao's impression was very indifferent, and the two of them had almost no interaction. Later, although they went to the same academy, they went separately when they went and returned separately when they came back, just like passers-by.
Not far from the gate of Xiaoqiying, there is a post road. The road is wide and can accommodate two carriages. On both sides of the road, tall and straight poplars are planted with dense green shade. This post road connects Shayuan Prison and Dali County.
The Xiaoqiying military camp is located exactly in the middle of the post road.
It was noon at this time, and there were many people on the road. There were also many vendors carrying burdens. They sat in twos and threes under the shade of the trees, eating dry food and chatting. When they talked about something happy, they laughed a few times.
A living road map.
Suddenly, the leisurely pace on the post road was disrupted, and a team of horses came galloping forward. The two horses were running parallel, and there were six horses in total, rushing forward and occupying most of the road. The knights on the horses shouted loudly and waved their whips to drive them away.
The pedestrians blocking the road were particularly arrogant. Behind the cavalry, a carriage followed.
Qin Chong stepped to the side of the road and waited for the cavalry to pass by. Just as the carriage passed by, the curtains of the carriage suddenly lifted up, revealing the face of a young man. His face was blue and white, his eyes were swollen, and he looked like he was drunk.
Perhaps he heard the constant screams outside the car, which made him impatient, so he raised the curtain to take a look.
In an instant, Qin Zhong recognized the person in the car. He became furious and shouted, "Yao Gang."
His legs kicked the ground hard, and his body shot towards the carriage like a sharp arrow.
Yao Gang also saw Qin Chong, and like a frightened quail, he suddenly retracted the carriage.
"Quick, quick, quick." Yao Gang shouted at the top of his lungs.
Before he finished speaking, there was only a loud "bang" in his ears, and the carriage was torn apart. The fast-moving carriage seemed to have been hit by a boulder, and flew sideways to the side of the road. The horse driving it "Xilulu"
There was a scream, and the car was dragged by the driver's inertia and rolled to the ground, leaving a deep mark on the ground.
Qin Chong kicked the carriage angrily and was startled when he saw the carriage flying out. At this moment, he had some deep understanding of his own magical power. In his memory, he once picked up a three hundred kilogram stone lion.
, but it was not as shocking as the scene in front of him. This was a gift. Qin Zhong clenched his fists in excitement.
I glanced at the dilapidated carriage and found two people struggling to stand up.
At this time, the cavalry clearing the way in front also noticed that something was going on behind them. They reined in their reins and adjusted their formation. They rushed out of the roadside in an arc and turned around neatly. These people were all Xiang soldiers, and their equestrian skills were outstanding.
It's amazing, and with some martial arts skills, he was accepted as a guard of Yao Mansion. He usually bullies others and is very arrogant.
At this time, when he saw something happened to the carriage, he pulled out his sword while riding the horse.
Yao Gang staggered to his feet, his hair disheveled and his face covered in blood. He looked around in panic, shaking like chaff. He suddenly saw the cavalry rushing over, and immediately shouted at the top of his lungs, "Stop him, stop him quickly." It was as if he had lost all his strength.
, his body tilted, and he sat down on the ground again. After struggling several times, his legs were so weak that he couldn't stand up.
The first horse rushed straight towards Qin Zhong. The knight on the horse leaned on the horse's back, and his saber hung down diagonally. Qin Zhong naturally recognized that this was the cavalry's fighting method. There was no need to chop with the saber, and he just used the speed of the horse to rush over.
, can harvest infantry lives like mowing grass. In the blink of an eye, he has rushed in front of Qin Chong.
Qin Zhong did not retreat but advanced, his body was as fast as a flying arrow, and he hit the horse's neck with a diagonal thrust. He reached out and grabbed the knight's wrist holding the sword. With a little force, the knight on the horse was thrown away by Qin Zhong.
He walked out. He turned slightly to the side, took two quick steps and flew up. He was already sitting on the horse and galloping forward.
The knight following behind did not see the situation clearly at all. He only felt that in a blink of an eye, the person had changed. At this time, he followed Qin Zhong with inertia, and his heart was already in a state of confusion. Before they could decide whether to pursue or stop,
, Qin Zhong had masterfully moved his horse in a diagonal arc, kicked the horse's belly to speed up, turned around and rushed over again.
The two horses crossed each other. Qin Zhong leaned back and kicked out. He heard a scream, and another knight was kicked out by him. He hit the poplar tree on the roadside with a bang, and a mouthful of blood spurted out, and he fell to the ground.
The ground was motionless and had passed out. Qin Zhong followed the same method and kicked several times in succession, none of them missed.
Qin Chong entered the military camp at the age of twelve, and was good at boxing, kicking, spearing, riding, and shooting. Even a strict master like Shi Yong greatly admired Qin Chong's talent in martial arts and was very happy to accept him as his disciple.
He once boasted that Qin Chong would become a first-class general in the future, even if he could be compared with Yuanba, it would not be an exaggeration.
Dealing with these low-ranking nurses was just like playing, so Qin Chong didn't need to put any effort into it.
Gently flicking the reins, the horse moved forward at a short pace. After a moment, it came to Yao Gang again. Yao Gang was still sitting on the ground, looking a little lost. He had never received any favors from Qin Zhong, especially
After his ribs were broken, he developed a phobia towards Qin Zhong. Every time he saw him, his ribs would hurt.
Yao Gang had been living in fear these past few days. Qin Zhong was struck by lightning. Even if he didn't die on the spot, he only had half a life left. At that time, Yao Gang was really surprised and crazy. He thought, this damn thing
The misfortune was finally punished because of a pee, and the depression in my heart suddenly opened up, and I felt free and clear as never before.
However, just one day later, his heart was once again clouded.
Mr. Jinyi agreed to kidnap the little girl of the Cui family, but unexpectedly he killed the Cui family and burned the Cui family in front of him. Although Yao Gang was a bastard, he would never dare to kill anyone.
This nightmare was full of figures of Qin Chong and Cui Jiazi, grinning and demanding his life. Yao Gang was about to collapse.
"Qin Zhong, it was Liu Zihao who harmed you. If you want revenge, go to him." Yao Gang screamed, with runny nose and tears, and his whole body was shaking. He looked so frightened, but he was still the arrogant and domineering "evil dog".
It turned out that Young Master Jinyi was called Liu Zihao. Qin Zhong sneered and said, "Yao Gang, that guy named Liu, I will seek revenge on him and I won't be able to escape him. Today, let's settle our scores first."
"What account do I have with you? What account do I have with you?" Yao Gang kept shouting, his feet kept shrinking back. He stumbled under his feet and fell to the ground with a plop. Unexpectedly, he was pressed against another person.
On the legs.
With a groan of pain, the man sat up. He was in his forties, wearing a long gown with a round collar, a thin figure, and half-white temples. He turned out to be Yao Pingyuan. Yao Pingyuan was obviously stunned, and after calming down, he saw
With the carriage falling apart around him, he finally understood what had happened. A burst of anger burst out.
"Qin Zhong, you are so brave." Yao Pingyuan glared at Qin Zhong angrily and shouted loudly.
Qin Chong never expected that Yao Pingyuan was also in the car. At first, he was furious when he saw Yao Gang. When he kicked the carriage to pieces, he immediately calmed down. Even if Yao Gang acted as an accomplice and harmed the Cui family,
Qin Chong didn't want to do anything to him privately, he just felt angry and wanted to teach him a lesson.
But Yao Ping was different. After all, he was an official of the imperial court, so this matter was a bit troublesome.
"Master Yao, I want to ask Yao Gang for payment. This is only natural." Of course, Qin Chong would not give in. He looked like he had been wronged and spoke with a stiff neck. When we children fight, you adults should not get involved.
“You attacked my officer’s car, and all the witnesses and physical evidence were there, but you dared to make such lies.”
"Master Yao, please don't accuse me unjustly." Qin Zhong was not afraid at all. Yao Pingyuan was not someone who waited for idleness. He opened his mouth and charged Qin Zhong with a crime. If this was true, Qin Zhong's life would be in danger. If someone else had no knowledge,
I'm afraid he would be frightened on the spot. However, the Qin and Yao families have been fighting for a long time, and Qin Chong has become accustomed to this.
"Have I ever wronged you?" Yao Pingyuan's eyes were about to burst into flames.
"When officials travel, they have their own flags to clear the way. May I ask where the guard of honor is?"
"You?" Yao Pingyuan pointed at Qin Chong, as if his eyes were about to burst into flames. How did Qin Zhong know that officials of the seventh rank and above in the Song Dynasty would have flags to clear the way when traveling. Yao Pingyuan is now only the eighth rank master of the book, and does not have a guard of honor.
A big difference. Qin Zhong's words, to Yao Pingyuan's ears, were clearly sarcastic.
"Yao Gang." Qin Zhong turned away from Yao Pingyuan and looked at Yao Gang. "On that day, you clearly promised that as long as I pee on Kuixing, I would let the little girl of the Cui family go, and my past debts would be wiped off."
"But you, Yao Gang, went back on your word, kidnapped the Cui family, killed people and set fire to them."
"Where is the Cui family's little girl? Let her go immediately."
Qin Zhong spoke louder and louder, and after speaking, he took a step towards Yao Gang. After saying a few words, Qin Zhong was already standing in front of Yao Gang. The tall figure was so imposing that Yao Gang shrank more and more, his eyes showing fear.
"It's none of my business, it's none of my business." Yao Gang suddenly burst into tears and kept shouting that it was none of my business.
"Why is it none of your business? Someone in Nancheng saw it in person. It was you who kidnapped Xiao Nizi."
"It's none of my business, it's none of my business." Yao Gang kept murmuring and repeating with unfocused eyes.
"That's enough." Yao Pingyuan shouted angrily.
Qin Zhong also saw that Yao Gang seemed to have a problem with his mind, and for a moment he didn't know whether he should continue. Yao Pingyuan stopped entangled with Qin Zhong, called the guards, and helped Yao Gang lie on the back of a horse. He turned his head,
He glanced at Qin Zhong with a sinister look and walked towards Dali County without saying a word.
Several guards, all injured, limped to retrieve the horses that had run away, and followed Yao Pingyuan in silence.
Qin Chong was stunned when he saw a group of people walking away, without saying a word or trying to stop them.
In any case, his goal has been achieved. Liu Zihao was captured by the Xiaoqi camp, but the little girl of the Cui family suddenly disappeared. This matter will inevitably make people think about it. Qin Zhong has the motive, time, and ability to take revenge on Liu Zihao
, snatched away Xiao Nizi. The most likely possibility is that Qin Zhong had some manipulation in it.
However, Xiao Nizi cannot be exposed for the time being, nor can the frame-up of Liu Zihao be exposed.
Today, I used Yao Gang to vent my anger, and at the same time, I also wanted to clear myself up.
Qin Zhong believed that it wouldn't be long before the people behind Liu Zihao would intervene and even investigate the matter. As Qin Zhong, who had a grudge against Liu Zihao, was naturally the first suspect. This was not a good thing.
Therefore, Qin must take precautions to confuse the public.
Qin Zhongzhong conveyed a message. Today he asked Yao Gang to ask for someone to prove that he was not the one who stole Xiao Nizi.
The premise is that the picture is very important.