Great Sui Storyteller

Chapter 561. 560. Like Bait Into the Water (Two in One)

Surname Lu?

Du Ruhui subconsciously looked at Li Zhen.

Li Zhen was also looking at him.

Doubts flickered in the words:

"know?"

"do not know……"

Du Ruhui shook his head, but he had already jumped off the carriage.

When he stops, the team stops.

Standing in front of the carriage, the two looked at the three fast horses approaching from far to near. Li Zhen first took a look at each other's appearance.

They are about the same age, and their aura of nobility and bookishness is very eye-catching.

It's just that his eyes are a little small, maybe because of the problem of facing the sunset, his eyes are squinted, and he can't see clearly.

Bad evaluation.

As for the two guards...

The air mechanism is not obscure, and the strength is just average.

After giving this evaluation, three people and three horses have come forward.

Brother Young Master got off his horse, took two steps forward, and bowed to Du Ruhui with a warm face:

"Lu Wenfu met Brother Du."

The two guards behind him also cupped their hands.

Du Ruhui returned the salute, and asked curiously:
"Since my surname is Lu, my virtuous brother also calls me Shixiong, but I come from a high-ranking Lu family? I don't know how many years later?"

"After the younger brother became the third wife, he went out for a trip, and suddenly saw the crowd crying and thought there was some injustice. Who knew that after asking about it, he found out that there was something else going on. No, since I met Shixiong, I came over to inquire about it. Greetings, let's pay a visit."

Lu Wenfu spoke very politely, and after directly explaining his purpose of coming, Du Ruhui nodded:
"I see. Where does the virtuous brother want to go? My brother is currently on an errand. When the errand is over, if the virtuous brother passes by Hejin, you can come and sit with me."

Li Zhen understood what Du Ruhui meant.

It is to tell this young man that if we go on different paths, you should do what you want to do.

Don't delay business.

After all... It is inevitable for these refugees to cause disturbances, but not to say and not to say are two different concepts and handling methods.

I heard Lu Wenfu say respectfully:
"Little brother is about to go to Fu County to pay a visit to my teacher's friends. Where is Shixiong? I don't know who these people are, are they people? Where is Shixiong going?"

"Uh……"

If he went to other places, Du Ruhui would definitely not go with him.

But if it was going to Fu County... Coincidentally, when Lu Wenfu went there, he would go there too.And if they don't go together, it will be embarrassing to run into each other in Fu County.

Not to mention...the Du family and the Lu family are still incomparable.

People call Shixiong, it's polite to come to pay a visit.Treat you as one of us.

And if he "toasts and does not eat fine wine", then this matter will be spread, and it is nothing to lose his own people, and he will be a sinner if he humiliates his family style.

So, even if he didn't want to, he still pretended to be very enthusiastic and said:

"Oh? It's such a coincidence? My brother just happened to be going to Fu County, but I don't know if my brother is in a hurry. If I am in a hurry, I can ride a horse from here for about three hours, and I can arrive at night. But these people, my brother, are not fast. I plan to rest in place overnight and pass by tomorrow."

"Haha~"

After hearing this, Lu Wenfu had a warm smile on his face and looked very happy.

"Brother wait a moment."

As he spoke, he walked up to his war horse, took out a bag of wine from his luggage, and raised his hand to Du Ruhui:

"Originally, my younger brother planned to go directly to Fu County. But now I have met Shixiong, and seeing Shixiong's official business this time, it seems that he is not able to stay, so I am afraid that I will not be able to have a good time with Shixiong in Fuxian County. .In that case, why don't you leave tonight? This wine is Ning Binglu, which my brother got from Pegasus City. It's rare in the Central Plains. Seeing that it's already night, I just drink it with Shixiong. a cup.

Before the younger brother became a monk, he had heard the name of the elder brother. The elders in the family often said that the elder brother was the most promising person in our generation's law studies, and he had the ability of photographic memory.I have never had the chance to see you, but today my wish has finally come true, how could I miss it? ...Brother Shi, if you don't bother me, I will go with Brother Shi, how about it? "

"Hahaha~"

Du Ruhui also laughed heartily.

It's just that only he knows how sincere this laughter is.

But it looks very enthusiastic:
"Of course, my dear brother, please get in the car and talk about it, how about it?"

"Little brother complies~haha~"

"Haha~ Oh, by the way, this is Daoist Li Zhen. The two of us also met halfway, and we walked together."

Upon hearing Du Ruhui's words, Li Zhen understood the meaning, and showed a polite expression on his face:

"Fusheng Wuliang Tianzun, poor Daoist Li Zhen, met a layman."

"Yeah, I've seen the Taoist priest."

Lu Wenfu had never heard of the name "Li Zhen", but after greeting Li Zhen politely, he got into the car with Du Ruhui with a drink in hand.

But Li Zhen thought for a while and said:

"Then Pindao, help me settle Mr. Lu's horse?"

Du Ruhui nodded:

"Okay, we have Daoist Lao. The two guards will follow behind the carriage, how about it?"

The two guards clasped their hands together:
"Thank you Master Du."

"Haha, Daoist, you have to be more careful. The horse below is a bit fierce, so be careful."

Hearing Lu Wenfu's words, Li Zhen saluted:
"Yes."

Then he patted the horse's neck, scratched it a few times, and then got on the horse directly.

Where do you see the intensity?
Honestly, Li Zhen rode under him.

Then, the team set off again.

Li Zhen rode in place and waited for a while, and finally came to the end of the line.

Xuanzang, who was wearing a bamboo hat and gray monk robes, raised his head, looked at him and asked in a low voice:
"What are the identities of those three people? After hearing the sound of horseshoes just now, I used some tricks to hide myself and Xuanying. Since they didn't see through, it shows that their strength is mediocre. Extremely polite?"

The little apprentice who rode with him also seemed a little curious.

After hearing the words of the second division, he added:
"Teacher, just now the disciple said to let the second teacher do the math, but the second teacher refused."

"Your Second Master is right in not letting go. Fortune-telling is a leak of heaven's secret no matter what..."

Recalling Yuan Tiangang who turned into jade powder, Li Zhen shook his head and explained:

"It's from the Lu family."

"Lu Family?"

Xuanzang was a little surprised:

"Did they get the news?"

"...It's not like, but I don't know what happened. Maybe it was really a chance encounter?"

Holding the apprentice in his arms and sitting down, looking at the team in front of him, Li Zhen had a thoughtful look in his eyes...

……

Soon, night falls.

The team doesn't leave.

Just rest on the side of the road.

Originally, the persons in charge of their respective camps were responsible for keeping their subordinates from escaping at night.

The scene of more than 2000 people having a fire in the stove looks really spectacular in the dark night.

As for Xuanzang and Cheng Xuanying, Li Zhen didn't let them go to Lu Wenfu's side, for fear that the young master would associate them with each other's identities.

Because he could see that Lao Du was wary of that young master.

It's just that the two of them are drinking and chatting in front of the bonfire right now, so it's not easy for Li Zhen to ask.

But he didn't ask, but the two guards came:

"Daoist Li Zhen, my lord and my son have an invitation."

"Oh, good, Pindao will go now."

He got up and walked to the fire next to the carriage.

"The priest is here."

Du Ruhui beckoned, quite domineering, and pointed to the side:
"Sit down quickly, the Taoist priest is a bit negligent in the daytime."

"Fusheng Wuliang Tianzun, Pindao has met two laymen. Please don't be polite, Layman Du. Pindao relies on laymen to have a place to rest, but what he said is a bit out of line."

"what."

Lao Du chuckled, picked up the wine bag, and handed Li Zhen a cup:
"Since that's the case, why don't Taoist priests have a drink too? This is the first time I've drunk the taste of Ning Binglu. I heard that Taoist priests were born in the Northwest. I wonder if I've had this wine before?"

"It's better to be respectful than to be obedient."

Respectfully took the wine glass, Li Zhen, who was doing a full set of acting, shook his head first:

"Pindao was born in Great Liang. I have only heard about this Ning Binglu. It is said that it is brewed by an ice and fire spring in Pegasus City. It tastes moist and sweet. It's just that this wine is extremely precious, but I have never drank it...Pindao dares to respect you. ,Please."

"Please."

"Ah."

The three toasted together, Li Zhen took a sip of the wine, and his taste buds were instantly brought back to familiar memories...

Three graceful figures suddenly emerged in my heart.

But it was immediately dismissed by reason.

He remained calm on the surface, clutching the wine glass, and nodded:
"It's really sweet."

Hearing this, Lu Wenfu laughed and said:

"If Shixiong likes it, I will go to Hejin then, and my younger brother will give Shixiong a few more altars. Daoist might as well taste it together."

Nothing happened to Li Zhen inside and out.

Du Ruhui actually wanted to laugh a little, thinking that you don't know how the ordinary and confident Taoist priest in front of you is fascinated by the personal maid of the young lord of the Pegasus Sect...

Not to mention Ning Binglu, my heart can't wait to take it out for him to drink.

But don't say this to Lu Wenfu, he won't say it in front of the Taoist priest.

So just laugh, and while laughing, ask:
"Why did my brother come to Hedong?"

That's why he called Li Zhenlai.

Ask the Taoist priest to listen and listen to him asking Lu Shizi the bottom line.

Lu Wenfu didn't seem to intend to hide it, and said directly:
"The teacher ordered my younger brother to go on a study tour and follow the example of the disciples of Confucius. He heard that there was a military disaster in Hedong this year, so he planned to take a look. It happened that Yu Township also had a salt mine at home, so we came here with the caravan. But these are businessmen's affairs after all. , my younger brother is not very interested, after staying in Yu Township for a few days, I plan to go to Fu County to visit my teacher's old friend. After the visit, I will go to the south of the Yangtze River."

"Oh? Jiangnan?...Could it be that my virtuous brother is going to be an official?"

"That's right. Although I'm just a small official, my generation of scholars has the heart to serve the country with every fist, so I don't dare to delay."

"Then congratulations, brother."

"Haha, no matter where, my younger brother is only a senior official, not as good as elder brother who is now a county magistrate. There is still a lot to learn."

"My virtuous brother, don't be so modest. The Lu family is a great Confucian. Wherever you go, you will be a dragon and a phoenix among people..."

The two began to flatter each other.

Wine was served glass after glass.

And Li Zhen only had this glass of wine in his hand the whole time.

Lu Wenfu didn't see him.

Old Du deliberately ignored him.

It was as if a little transparent Taoist was holding the familiar fragrance of wine in his hand, listening to the two people's words, while staring at the bonfire in a daze.

Looks dazed.

I don't know what to think.

After chatting until the wine bag was empty and it was getting late, Mr. Lu got up to leave.

The guards over there have pitched their tents.

As soon as he left, Du Ruhui, who seemed to be a little drunk at first, leaned on the wheel of the carriage, and asked Li Zhen in a very sober voice:
"how?"

Li Zhen, who was like an accompanying guest all night, shook her head:

"I don't leak anything. I can't fault anything in my manners, self-cultivation, and words. If you say that he met us by chance, I believe it, but if you say that he came to find us on purpose, I don't believe it. But the more this is the case, the latter is more likely. Bigger...things aren't quite right."

"……Ugh."

Du Ruhui sighed:
"The Lu family, the Cui family... really are not simple people. The timing of the Lu family's arrival is too coincidental. We bumped into him as soon as we left Sanliang Mountain. And tonight's words are tight, the more so , On the contrary, it makes me more uneasy."

"That's for sure. Otherwise, how can they still maintain their current status after several generations of changes?... When we arrive in Fu County tomorrow, let's not stay any longer. Make up for the expenses and leave directly, so as not to have long nights and dreams."

"Okay. Then... I'm sending two yamen servants to Fu County now, and let them put the supplies directly outside the city, how about it?"

"……it is good."

After thinking about it, Li Zhen, who felt that it was the safest way to do this, nodded.

It is indeed the safest way to take the dry food supplies for more than 2000 people on their way and set off as quickly as possible.

"Go to sleep, I told Xuanzang just now, we will keep watch tonight, you can rest assured."

"it is good."

Du Ruhui nodded, and Li Zhen left.

When he came to a position slightly closer to the young master's tent, he sat down cross-legged.

He closed his eyes amidst the snoring of a group of refugees around him.

……

Silent all night.

When the sun came out the next day, everyone planned to set off.

The weather last night was a bit hot and stuffy.

Today is dawn and there are a lot of clouds.

It looks like it's going to rain.

So while it's still not under, and the air is cool, it's true to speed up your pace.

And that son, Lu Wenfu, also packed his bags when he got up in the morning.

After having a rough breakfast with Du Ruhui, the team set off again.

After walking for more than two hours, there were occasional thunderclaps in the sky, but the rain just didn't stop.

It's just getting hotter and hotter.

This rain will definitely not be small.

Everyone began to quicken their pace, and finally, they saw the shadow of a city.

Fu County, here we come.

……

In front of the official road leading to the city gate, son Ge Lu Wenfu and Du Ruhui bid farewell:
"Brother Shi, the little brother will send him off soon."

"You don't need to be like this, brother, hurry up, don't you want to visit your teacher and friend. When we arrive in Hejin next time, let's have a drink and talk!"

"Haha, it should be so. Then... brother, let's leave now."

"The mountain is high and the water is long, dear brother cherishes it."

"Well, elder brother, take care and say goodbye!"

The Young Master with the two guards walked directly towards the city, while Du Ruhui looked at the people in the post station who were distributing smoked fish and meat by himself, feeling a little more at ease.

It's okay, people sent them away, and nothing happened.

When the refugees here have enough water for two days, they will be exhausted after walking for two or three days.

Thinking of this, he looked up at the sky again.

In the sky, the dark clouds turned from gray to black gradually.

……

"how?"

In the dark main hall due to the weather, after Lu Wenfu heard the question asked by the middle-aged man sitting at the head, he thought for a while and said respectfully:

"It's okay, Uncle Qi. I invited the Du family to drink last night and checked his mouth. Although what the other party said was impeccable, Guangshou and Guangtao have already found out that these people set off from Sanliang Mountain and are going to Yuqiang. The reason why they were willing to come out of the mountain was because the Du family held a pacification order sealed by Du Weiyong, the governor of this place, allowing them to go to the three families of Cui, Laojunguan, and Bodhi Temple. The pool of dragons that were built together started building things to seek forgiveness."

Speaking of this, he thought for a while and continued:
"Cui's move is very clever. I have to admit that the plan is perfect. However, there is one thing that my nephew doesn't understand."

"Do you think the time is not right?"

"good."

Lu Wenfu nodded:
"The news of our family is passed on with the "Parents' Paper". This is a secret treasure left by the sage. It is said that if the parents are here and do not travel far, there must be a way to travel. There are two copies of paper, one for writing and one for seeing. Ergong just got permission from the King of Yue, and we started to act after we got the news.

But the news came within three days.During this period of time, not to mention anything else, the appeasement order came out only a few days ago.In other words, the Du family must have returned to Hejin from Sanliang Mountain.Then after getting the appeasement order, I took it and went to Sanliang Mountain.

In addition to the journey from Sanliang Mountain to Fu County and their footsteps, there will be a time difference of at least three days.So, I really can't figure out how he could predict these things in advance.Could it be that...the Cui family also has some kind of secret treasure for conveying messages like the parent paper? "

His eyes were full of doubts, but the middle-aged man who looked like a Confucian who came from somewhere shook his head:
"The Cui family doesn't have such a method. Have you ever thought about another possibility... that is, they have already planned this step long before us?"

"This is impossible."

Lu Wenfu shook his head:
"Isn't the Cui family not doing anything?"

"Who said this Du family must be serving the Cui family?"

The middle-aged man smiled meaningfully:
"Wen Fu, think about it again, is there no strange people around the Du family?"

"weirdo?"

Lu Wenfu was a little puzzled.

After thinking about it, I came up with a sentence:
"Except for some official posts, there is only a Taoist named Li Zhen. There is nothing else... Seventh Uncle, what do you mean?"

"Ha~"

The middle-aged man chuckled lightly:
"Li Zhen? He said his name is Li Zhen?"

"Uh...that's right. Li Zhen was born in Great Liang. From his appearance, I think he is a wandering Taoist. It's not worth paying attention to."

"Hahaha~"

The middle-aged man laughed even happier when he heard this. While laughing, he shook his head:
"You, you... Is it because you have less experience in the world... Let me ask you, do you think the name "Li Zhen" is a person's name? Or a Taoist name?"

"Uh……"

The young son frowned.

A hint of doubt finally appeared in the originally warm eyes.

Looking at the middle-aged man, he tentatively asked:

"Is it... the name? Could it be that there is something special about his dao name?"

"It's not special."

The middle-aged man shook his head:

"It's just that his Dao name is called Shouchu."

"Shouchu...huh!?"

Suddenly, Lu Wenfu's eyes widened, with a lingering surprise inside:

"Could it be that..."

"good."

The middle-aged man nodded:

"It's him... have you seen monks in that team?"

"Well, that's not true."

"...It doesn't matter. I heard that Xuanzang's injury was not healed, it may be due to Kui's recovery. But Li Shouchu is different. Yu Kui's dragon fire pool can appear, he is the first one. And he called Xuan Jun Guan Xuan Suning was a teacher, and he showed his face again when he was old. According to the information from Luoyang, this Li Shouchu's temper was like a cloud, and he clearly killed Sun Bofu in Pegasus City. The hatred between the two sides was fundamental It can't be eliminated, but for some reason, he fought for Pegasus City on the eve of the year. In addition to the unclear relationship between this person and Li Shilang... this person is not a simple person. You should be Fooled."

"..."

The son-in-law looked a little ashamed and said:

"This... my nephew is dull, if Uncle Seven hadn't instructed me, I'm afraid I've really been deceived this time."

"Haha, it's okay."

The middle-aged man's eyes are full of kindness:
"Young people are not deeply involved in the world. This is not a matter of intelligence or not, but a matter of experience. You have just come out of home, and it is a good thing to suffer a little."

"...Xie Qishu. Then this time Li Shouchu is also with the Du family, what should we do? Is it possible that these 2000 people will be handed over to the Cui family?"

"Of course not. If it is handed over to the Cui family, the Cui family will take 2000 people as a model. At that time, we want to gather refugees to negotiate terms with the Cui family, but we will not be able to negotiate. People's hearts, children... "

The middle-aged man speaks earnestly and earnestly:
"The sage said to make the best use of the situation and the aspirations of the people. The people are the foundation of the king and the foundation of the state. It cannot be discussed in a moment. A country can only be a country if it has people. A state can only be called a state if it has people. What we are fighting for is the people, even if these They are refugees, but once they win the hearts of the people and let them see that only we can give them a living, then they will follow us.

But if the Cui family wins the hearts of the people, then we have nothing to do.This pool of dragon fire is not only precious in the treasure of the earth veins, but also the elixir of gold and iron.What is precious is that you can rely on this place in troubled times to gather people's hearts, unite the crowd into one, and not be afraid of the wind.If we don't have any interests to exchange, then if we go rashly, we can only be inferior to others, and the deal with Confucianism will be countless.But if we hold these refugees in our hands, then we can make several parties retreat with peace of mind.Only then can we get what we want. "

"But the Cui family also knows our plan now..."

"So what if I know?"

The middle-aged man's tone is full of confidence:
"The Cui family owns this dragon fire, but our Lu family can't? In troubled times, even they are aware of the need to protect themselves, so they naturally understand our actions. Not to mention... don't forget, the world, It’s not just the Cui family.”

"!!!"

A hint of horror gradually appeared in Lu Wenfu's eyes:
"Could it be..."

Middle-aged people mean a lot:
"The prosperity of the world is all for profit. The hustle and bustle of the world is for profit. Don't worry, the bait has been spread out, and naturally there will be fish coming over and handing over a vote. Just look at it~"

(End of this chapter)