After galloping back all the way, when the gate of Shanggao County was in sight, Duan Fei looked at Niu Caiyi, the chief of thousands, and asked: "Niu Qianhu, how about we set off today?"
Niu Qianhu said with a smile: "Why are you in such a hurry, sir? Wouldn't it be better for us to stay in Shanggao County for a few more days?"
The magistrate of Shanggao County also repeatedly tried to persuade him to stay, but Peng Xing wanted to invite Duan Fei to stay in Ruizhou Mansion for a few days. Duan Fei pondered for a while and agreed: "Well, just stay one night in Shanggao County, and we will go there early tomorrow morning."
Go to Ruizhou Mansion."
Seeing Duan Fei's firm attitude, Niu Qianhu stopped trying to persuade him and just exchanged a glance with the governor's guard Chi Chengchang with twinkling eyes.
After returning to the Shanggao County Yamen, the Shanggao County Magistrate handled the follow-up matters of the case on his own. After having lunch, Duan Fei stood up and practiced calligraphy, and then fell asleep. Shi Bin and others wanted to go shopping, but they were restrained by him.
They were not allowed to go out. Duan Fei didn't want to increase the burden on Niu Qianhu and the others. Although Can Shark's target should be himself, the people around him would also be in danger and he had to guard against them.
Worried about what happened, Duan Feiwu woke up and heard the news that someone was visiting the yamen gate and was frightened away by the yamen. Then Niu Qianhu came to discuss with Duan Fei in person and asked him to stay in Shanggao County.
.
Niu Qianhu said to Duan Fei: "Shanggao County is vast and sparsely populated, so it is better to arrange manpower to protect you. At present, you have no other assignments. You just sit here and wait. We have laid out a dragnet. As long as the remnant shark dares to come, we will
Let him become a fish in the net, and the residual shark is your treasure. If you insist on setting off, the road will be long and full of dangers. I'm afraid we won't be able to take good care of you..."
"Do you really think so? Does Mr. Wang have other plans?" Duan Fei asked.
How could a rough man like Niu Qianhu hide his thoughts from Duan Fei? He smiled brightly, took out a letter from his arms, handed it to Duan Fei and said: "Master Duan has indeed guessed it. Master Wang asked me to answer your question."
I just handed this letter to you. Mr. Wang does have other arrangements, and I don’t know the specific details."
When Duan Fei opened the letter, he frowned and said, "Master Wang is the pillar of the country, how can you take such a risk? No, I don't agree with this plan. We will set off immediately, with great fanfare, to attract Can Shark's attention. This plan
I proposed it, so I should be the bait!"
Niu Qianhu said uneasily: "But...this is Lord Wang's order..."
Duan Fei couldn't help but said: "I will bear all the consequences. Mr. Wang will not blame you. Send the order and set off immediately!"
After a period of fuss, Duan Fei and the others left Shanggao County before dark. Duan Fei was concerned about the safety of the governor, so he did not hesitate to abandon the thousand-man brigade, most of which were infantry. Together with the Ruizhou government officials, less than thirty people flew away.
Riding all night towards Ruizhou Prefecture.
"My lord, there is no need to be anxious." Seeing Duan Fei's eagerness to urge the horse, Su Rong couldn't help but advise: "My lord, Wang, is very far-sighted and will never take risks easily. My lord is not good at riding, so don't tire yourself out."
Duan Fei slowed down his horse and turned around to look. Shi Bin and others, who were even worse at riding than him, were already sweating profusely and pale, so he said, "Forget it, where is this place? Niu Qianhu, look for me."
Let’s settle down and rest somewhere and set off again tomorrow morning.”
Peng Xing, the judge of Ruizhou Prefecture, was running so hard that his bones were falling apart. He breathed a sigh of relief and replied: "This is still more than fifty miles away from Ruizhou, and there are no villages or towns within ten miles. I'm afraid we have to be in the wilderness."
Set up camp."
Niu Qianhu ordered people to find a place close to the water source and pitch a few tents, light a fire, and invite Duan Fei and the others to rest in the tent. Duan Fei had just settled down and lay down, when he suddenly heard the sound of hoofbeats, and a group of people hurried from the front.
Come.
"Who is here? Mr. Duan, the judge of the Chasi Prefecture, and Mr. Peng, the judge of Ruizhou Prefecture, are here!" Niu Qianhu shouted.
Duan Fei felt that the surprise was inappropriate, because the team had no intention of stopping. They rode straight towards him. Someone laughed and said: "We are looking for Mr. Duan Fei. Mr. Duan, don't you do your job properly?"
Officer, why do you have to care about the affairs of the world? Boss Can Shar asked me to say hello to you on his behalf. Aren’t you going to arrest him? When I cut off your head and take it back, you can see the boss."
"Bold bandits! With me, the commander Niu Caiyi, here you can't even think of hurting Master Duan even a hair. Come on, form a formation to meet the enemy!" Niu Qianhu shouted, and the only few soldiers picked up their short weapons.
A wooden gun is simply out of proportion to the enemy.
Duan Fei and other people who had been lying down to rest were startled, and they were a little frightened when they saw this. Chi Chengchang shouted: "Don't panic, everyone. Although there are many enemies, we can still resist it. Xiaochai, it's up to you.
Already."
Chai Junfu agreed, took off the long bow from his back, put three arrows on the string at once, and then shot out with a whoosh.
The gangsters who rushed towards me exclaimed several times, and someone shouted: "Third brother, this is not good, the other side has a master!"
"It's not good for you, you are too big. Come on, the archers will kill you with a single blow once you get close." The gangsters shouted and continued to charge over.
In the darkness, the light of the torches could not reach very far. Duan Fei could only hear the sound of strings, and the shouts of death and pain from the distance. He saw that the torches in the distance were getting smaller and smaller, and they could no longer get closer.
Seeing Chi Chengchang standing with his sword majestic again, everyone's hearts gradually calmed down. Duan Fei turned to look at Su Rong. Su Rong also put her hand on the hilt of the sword and was looking attentively into the distance. Suddenly, Yanran
A smile, hidden by the firelight, turned out to be indescribably beautiful and moving.
The battle ended soon, and the gangsters fled away shouting. Niu Caiyi and his generals returned blood-stained, and Duan Fei led the crowd to greet them. Seeing this, he couldn't help but asked with concern: "How is the battle going?
Does anyone have any big problems?"
Mr. Qian Niucai said resolutely: "Thank you for your concern, sir. They are all elite soldiers and brave generals under my command. They have fought in great battles with Mr. Wang. How can these water bandits be our opponents when they come to the shore? The blood on everyone's body belongs to the enemy.
Only two clumsy guys got some cuts, so they're fine."
Chai Junfu said: "Sir, the leader should be Cuttlehead, who ranks third among Can Shark's men. This person's abilities are far inferior to Can Shark. I just shot this man in the shoulder the second time I fired my bow. They left five corpses behind."
Then he left in a hurry."
"You two adults should continue to rest. I left two brothers there to clean up the bodies. There should be nothing to do tonight." Mr. Qian Niu Caiyi said.
As if he was singing against him, as soon as he finished speaking, there was suddenly another sound of hoofbeats in the distance. The two brothers Niu Caiyi was talking about ran back quickly, with a strange expression on their faces and said: "Mr. Qian, it seems that
Another group of people came."
"I know, cheer up and get ready for battle." Boss Niu Qian shouted, Duan Fei and Su Rong looked at each other, Su Rong looked into the distance, and her expression suddenly changed... dd