Chapter 2 [Nobles on the way, brothers with different surnames] II
Chapter ○○9 [Nobles on the way, brothers with different surnames] 2
From a distance, Mu Linfeng saw a flag flying among the driving vehicles with the word "Feng" written on it. Then he felt relieved and knew that it was not the troops of Huang Taiji outside the pass or the Shanhaiguan army, but probably a caravan or a bodyguard.
Mu Linfeng thought: "There is no way to stay here by myself. Besides, this woman is injured. Why not go down the mountain and travel with the caravan so that we can take care of her. Maybe we can also help this woman heal her injuries."
Here." Thinking of this, Mu Linfeng quickly put away his things, took off the woman's windbreaker and put it on himself, carried the woman onto the horse, jumped on the horse, raised his whip and chased after the caravan.
When the caravan saw someone riding a horse from the side, the person in front immediately reined in the reins and dismounted. Suddenly there was a sound of horses neighing and shouting, and the team stopped. It was a well-trained caravan.
Many young men in the caravan had already taken out their swords and raised them to their chests, lining up in front of Mu Linfeng. A large man on horseback came out of the crowd and shouted to Mu Linfeng: "Which one are you from?"
Friends on the road?"
Mu Linfeng ran the horse not far from the caravan, reined in the reins, and looked at the man on horseback intently. He saw that the big man had big eyes, thick eyebrows, a high nose, thick lips, and a hint of stubble on his chin. He was about thirty years old.
The man couldn't help but be surprised when he saw that Mu Linfeng was wearing a strange hairstyle.
Mu Linfeng understood in his heart and made up nonsense to the man: "I am a Nanyang businessman, Mu Linfeng, who lost his capital due to his business outside the customs. Now his sister is seriously injured. I just want to go with your caravan. Is there anyone who can take care of me?"
Other malicious intent.”
The big man on horseback looked at Mu Linfeng. Mu Linfeng knew that this was a period of war and chaos, and that man would not easily believe in him. He looked at that man with expectant eyes. Please keep this in mind.
The big man on horseback rode closer, and after circling around Mu Linfeng for a long time, he said to Mu Linfeng, "Okay."
Mu Linfeng finally calmed down and thanked the man with his hands. The man on horseback looked at the woman in Mu Linfeng's arms and said to him: "My sister is really hurt."
Mu Linfeng quickly raised his hands to the big man and said: "Brother, I have a sharp vision. We originally offended each other in the business field, but unexpectedly our opponent killed us ruthlessly and chased us all the way. My sister-in-law was seriously injured by that man." Mu Linfeng quickly raised his hands to the big man.
After Linfengtan said this, he felt a little regretful. He was afraid that they would know that he was being hunted and would not want to go together for fear of causing trouble.
Unexpectedly, the big man didn't care and said with a smile: "We happen to have a doctor in our team, you might as well let him have a look."
Mu Linfeng said happily: "This is very good."
As he spoke, he picked up the woman on the horse and followed the big man to a car, but she heard the big man say to the inside of the car: "Mr. Hu, there is a female patient here who is injured. Please take a look."
I heard an old voice in the car say: "Get in the car." He coughed a few times.
Mu Linfeng quickly carried the woman into the car. The big man helped lift the curtain in front of the car. Mu Linfeng entered the car and saw clearly the appearance of Hu Langzhong. He saw that Hu Langzhong had white hair on his temples and a pair of eyes.
She was so spirited that she put her black hair under her mouth, holding it in her hand and looking at it. When she saw Mu Linfeng coming in, without raising her head, she said: "Put it down. Continue on your way, don't miss your trip." Facing Mu Linfeng in front of him, he didn't even raise his head.
Linfeng said, obviously speaking to the big man.
The big man quickly said to the old man: "Yes, Mr. Hu." Then he lifted the curtain and said loudly: "Continue our journey."
Mu Linfeng put the woman in his hand into the car, asked her to lie down, and said to Mr. Hu, "Mr. Hu, please take a look."
Hu Langzhong coughed a few times, raised his head and said to Mu Linfeng: "Just put her down. I don't like outsiders to disturb me when I see a doctor."
Mu Linfeng understood immediately and said with a smile: "Okay, I'll get out right now." He cupped his hands and exited the car.
Mu Linfeng jumped off the carriage, mounted his horse, rode up to the big man, raised his hands to the big man and said, "Thank you, brother."
The big man took out a wine bag from beside the horse, drank a few sips, and laughed and said: "We are all children of the world, why should we be so polite." He handed the wine bag to Mu Linfeng.
Mu Linfeng glanced at the big man, took the wine bag casually, and after drinking a few sips, he felt that it was not like the kind of liquor in the 21st century, but still a little sweet. He quickly praised it, and then said to the big man: "I haven't asked for advice yet. What’s your surname, brother?”
The big man smiled and said: "My lord, Kong Wu, what do you call me?"
Mu Linfeng thought to himself, he really lives up to his name, he is a straightforward person. Mu Linfeng returned the wine bag to Kong Wudao: "I'm here, Mu Linfeng."
Along the way, Mu Linfeng chatted happily with Kong Wu. From Kong Wu's mouth, Mu Linfeng learned that Kong Wu was the guardian of the Feng Family Trading Company in Nanjing, and this time he was mainly transporting some important goods outside the customs.
Mu Linfeng followed the group for half a day and saw that there were gradually more pedestrians on the road. From time to time, Kong Wu said: "Brother Mu, the Shanhaiguan Pass is in front of us."
Mu Linfeng looked forward and vaguely saw the towering city wall. After walking for a while, he saw that the moat was deep and wide, and the city wall was thick. There was indeed one man guarding the gate, and ten thousand people could not break it. No wonder Nurhachi and Huang Taiji were two It was difficult for the Manchu emperors to enter the customs. If Huang Taiji's alienation plan hadn't framed Yuan Chonghuan and made him stay for ten or eight years, what would the history of the Ming Dynasty be like?
At this time, the cavalry had arrived in front of the city gate. Kong Wu immediately reined in the reins and stopped the cavalry. Then Mu Linfeng, the team leader, said: "I will go forward to speak. Brother Mu, please wait a moment."
Mu Linfeng nodded, then saw Kong Wu leaping off his horse and walking to the city gate, talking to the general guarding the gate. Then he took out a letter from his arms and handed it to the general. The general quickly greeted him respectfully, his attitude was very serious. It is different from other people who have passed the test.
After entering Shanhaiguan, Mu Linfeng felt at ease. At least he knew that the Qing army had nothing to do with him. Kong Wu ordered people to buy some daily necessities and food in the market. He had no intention of stopping. He went south all the way, eating on the way, and he didn't want to stop. stay.
Not long ago, we arrived at Yongping Prefecture. According to what Kong Wu said, this journey will pass through Tianjin Wei, Hejian Prefecture, and then Yellow River Economic South Prefecture, from Jinan Prefecture to Chongzhou Prefecture, and from Chongzhou Prefecture via Andongwei. , then take the coastal route via Huai'an Prefecture, then from Huai'an Prefecture to Yangzhou, and finally to Yingtian Prefecture, which is Nanjing. The total journey is estimated to take more than a month.
Mu Linfeng suddenly remembered the Huaihe River in Nanjing. In the 2nd century, Mu Linfeng had visited it more than once. The tourism lady at that time said that although Qinhuai had been extensively renovated in the 9th year, it was still far inferior to that of the Ming Dynasty. One-tenth of the last period. It also made Mu Linfeng think of the prosperous scenery of "Ten Miles of Qinhuai", "Golden Powder of Six Dynasties", and the poems of "Jiangnan Beauty Land, Jinling Imperial State", and suddenly he had a special expectation in his heart. , even higher than Mu Linfeng’s desire to return to modern times.