Great Sui Storyteller

Chapter 557
Soon, on a relatively flat hillside in the middle of the mountain, Li Zhen saw countless houses made of crude wood.

Not to mention, although the sparrow is small, it has all internal organs.

Li Zhen also saw two "tree houses" on the trees, on which stood two soldiers with bows and arrows.

Appears to be a watchtower.

And in the Wusha camp, there are about a hundred or so people who are busy, all shirtless, who should be logging, and who should be ramming.

In the middle of the camp is a very familiar wooden house, with thick smoke billowing inside.

Next to the wooden house is a field of animal fur, water basins and the like, and several men are sewing the fur with bamboo needles.

If he hadn't known that these people were deserters, Li Zhen might have mistakenly thought that he had come to a large-scale wild survival site in Nantong...

What a woman can't see.

"The wooden house..."

Hearing Li Zhen's question, Du Ruhui nodded:

"I told them how to smoke the meat. It's just... they are short of salt, and the meat must be smoked until it is dry."

Before the words fell, the man leading the way said:
"There is no shortage these days. We found stones that animals often lick at the bottom of the cliff. We knocked some and found that they were some natural salt blocks. Just don't eat too much, and you will feel dizzy..."

Li Zhen guessed that the salt mine had too many impurities and was slightly poisonous.

At this time, a middle-aged man who looked to be in his 40s or [-]s greeted him.The others also stopped what they were doing and surrounded them.

Pairs of eyes stared straight at Du Ruhui.

The tense atmosphere began to spread.

The man was shirtless, and there were several scars on his upper body. The darkest one was in the armpit, a penetrating wound.

If the person who stabbed the wound was more accurate, he might not be the one who came today.

But when Du Ruhui saw this man, he ignored the people around him, and immediately bowed his hands:

"Wang Juncao, long time no see."

Instead of putting on airs, he saluted very politely.

And this Wang Juncao didn't seem like an ignorant person, seeing Du Ruhui saluting, he quickly cupped his fists:

"My lord, please don't do this. We are just a group of people who have committed crimes. We should not be like this. Yesterday, my colleagues who patrolled the mountain said that there is someone at the bottom of the mountain. It seems to be Master Du. I have been paying attention to it. Please also, my lord. Don't blame us, it's just...the big guy just wants to survive, he doesn't know if there is any Sui army behind the Master Registrar...so he dare not show up. If there is any disrespect, Wang San will apologize to the Master Registrar."

Du Ruhui shook his head:

"It's okay."

"Who is this……"

Seeing Wang Juncao looking at him, Li Zhen pinched his fingers:

"Fusheng Wuliang Tianzun, poor Taoist guarding the beginning, met the military Cao."

"Uh... so it's Taoist Priest Shouchu, Wang San is being polite."

After Wang San and Li Zhen finished greeting, they immediately turned to Du Ruhui.

It can be seen that he was a little urgent, and asked directly:

"My lord, when I left last time, I said that I would go back to Hejin to ask the sheriff...I don't know... I wonder if the sheriff might forgive me?...We were really forced to wait. Those people didn't give us a chance at all. After getting the food, we went to the big camp under pressure, and then some soldiers drilled us, they didn’t give us food if we didn’t obey, and threatened to kill our whole village... We were really forced to wait..."

Then it seemed that he was afraid that Du Ruhui would not believe it or something, and continued:
"My lord, several of us have died in the past few days. They were all suffering from an epidemic... and couldn't survive, so they jumped off the cliff by themselves. Everyone is waiting for the lord to come..."

"I know, Wang Jun Cao, don't worry, I know."

Du Ruhui nodded, then took out the scroll from his bosom without hiding it.

Wang San's face immediately beamed with joy, and he wanted to reach out to grab it.

But immediately restrained.

And the crowd also began to be restless, and the sound of heavy breathing sounded from among the group of shirtless men.

For a while, Li Zhen felt that he had taken the route of little fresh meat.

Tender and juicy.

As for Du Ruhui, at this moment, he suddenly changed his attitude, holding the scroll, and instead of unfolding it, he said leisurely:
"Everyone, when I saw the big guy before, the officer has already explained that our county guard knows our difficulties, so we have a gentle attitude towards us. After hearing the tragic situation of the big guy in the mountains, I feel sorry for you all. Endless."

"..."

"..."

"..."

No one responded, but the sound of breathing became more and more heavy.

He shook his head:

"You guys should also know that His Majesty has never sent out the decision on how to deal with us. Therefore, no matter how kind the county guard is, he dare not exonerate everyone with a piece of paper. After all... whether it is sincere or The accusation of falsehood and helping Wu Duan'er in rebellion... is ironclad evidence! And according to the laws of the Sui Dynasty, everyone will lose their heads, understand!"

Everyone's expression changed slightly.

And that Wang Juncao seemed to want to say something, but Lao Du didn't give him a chance.

With a wave of his hand, the conversation changed at the same time:
"However, in the end, our county guard made great efforts! Coordinating with many parties, we issued this appeasement order in the heart of the people!"

"!!!!!!!!!"

About a hundred people clenched their fists instantly!
Some people even started to wobble in excitement.

Then, I don't know who opened the mouth first, and in an instant, the cheers of "Master Sheriff is wise" resounded in the mountains and forests.

Du Ruhui quickly pressed his hand:
"Everyone, don't worry, listen to what I have to say."

Everyone fell silent for an instant.

"Don't get me wrong, this appeasement order is not an imperial decree. It doesn't mean that if the decree is passed on, you will be innocent. That is the right of His Majesty, and the power of the county guard cannot forgive the crimes of the big guys. But I also know that everyone didn't mean to help the evil, so after running for many days, I finally reached the meaning of life with Laojunguan, Boling Cui, and Bodhi Temple.

As long as everyone is willing to pay for the crime with work, then this time, together with the official, we will go to the outside of Yucheng City, where there is a lot of construction work, and many workers are needed to build a Taoist palace.The appeasement order in my hand is to let everyone come out of Sanliang Mountain and go to Yuqian.And Yu Qun will accept you and pay off your crimes with work. After the construction of the Taoist Palace is completed, Boling Cui personally promises that you can settle in Yu Cui and return to your beloved.At that time, when I become white, and reunite with my wife, children and parents, it will no longer be an indefinite day, do you understand? "

After Du Ruhui finished speaking, Li Zhen found that most of these people looked puzzled.

Of course, there are still those who are reluctant.

There are also people with eyes full of joy.

But what's more...it seems like he didn't understand Du Ruhui's words.

After thinking about it, Li Zhen said:
"Bodhi Temple is the head of Buddhism in the world. It commands the monks in the world. And now, at the mountain pass, the eminent monk Xuanzang, who is known as the most promising Buddha in 500 years in Bodhi Temple, is waiting for you. And Laojunguan is If they agree to the Taoist holy land under the rule of the national teacher, it means that the most important national teacher of His Majesty has also agreed to let everyone pay for their crimes with work.

As for the Boling Cui family, it was a big family that had existed since the Shang and Zhou dynasties, with a long history and profound heritage.This time, I also made a special promise that this civil engineering construction is not a corvee, and everyone does not need to worry about freezing, starvation or cold.As long as you work hard, after the Taoist Palace is completed, you will be settled in Qun, and you will be reunited with your beloved.These three parties are merciful and willing to help, even if His Majesty wants to criticize, he needs to be more cautious.What's more, this palace was originally built for His Majesty, so you can rest assured to the greatest extent. "

After some explanations, the people who gradually reacted began to whisper a round:
"real or fake?"

"...You won't lie to us again, will you?"

"Can't we just go home? I'm worried about my mother, wife and children..."

"Master Du is an upright person. I believe this."

"Isn't that going to be a coolie for the dog emperor again?"

"Shh..."

There are all kinds of comments, and these people seem to have no intention of avoiding the two of them.

But Du Ruhui set his eyes on Wang San.
The other party was also full of hesitation.

Obviously, in their expectation, either they are guilty and continue to hide, or they are innocent and free...

But now this argument of paying for crime with work...

"Wang Juncao."

As if seeing his reluctance, Du Ruhui opened his mouth and drew his attention back:

"This is already the best way. Rebellion, no matter whether the big guy is sincere or not, is already a crime. According to the law, the person who rebelled is not a barbarian, and it is His Majesty's grace. What's more Not to mention wanting to get a white body, it is simply wishful thinking. Therefore, what I and the county guard can do is to find the most powerful people in the world, use our strength, and work for others for a year and a half Yes, atoned for sins and regained freedom. And this kind of thing... You look at the ancient and modern, and it is the only one in the ages."

"Uh……"

Wang San wanted to say something, but Du Ruhui didn't give him a chance at all, and his tone was very firm:

"I'm here this time to convey this meaning. If you agree, you can go out of the mountain with your own things in a while, and after seeing the eminent monk Xuanzang, meet him and wait outside the mountain. The official and the Taoist priest I have to go to several other camps to inform them... But here, the officer will give you a total of 3 days to consider. After 3 days, you will not wait after the expiration. This is not a threat, but after a while, defeat Your Shanxi Hedong consolation ambassador will take office. If you are really beaten as bandits by then, then I will really be powerless. This is the end, you guys should think about it. I have to go to the next I won't stay any longer. Farewell."

"Hey, my lord..."

When Wang San heard that Du Ruhui was leaving, he immediately wanted to stay.

But how can a group of ordinary people survive?
With one step down, Du Ruhui was already several feet away.

And Li Zhen also shook his shoulders, came to Du Ruhui's side and grabbed him, and after shaking him again, he disappeared without a trace.

All that remains is an empty cry echoing through the mountains and forests:

"Master Master! Master Master!!!"

(End of this chapter)