The Reborn Lao Tzu Is the Emperor

Chapter 2027 The Man in Gray Blocks the Way

There are still nearly twenty days before the end of the year.

At this moment, the territory of the Song Dynasty already has a certain sense of the year, but it is not very strong, and it has not yet reached the atmosphere where the ground is full of redness.

The taste of the year comes from the enthusiasm of the market.Some people have already started shopping for new year's goods.

On the street, there are many butler-like figures from wealthy and wealthy families holding purchase orders and holding their heads high and their chests held high.

The five beggars were particularly eye-catching among the busy crowd.

They are all dusty, no matter the clothes on their bodies, exposed faces, or half of their calves, they can't see the original cloth color and skin color, in fact, one of them is lame.I don't know how long I haven't showered, the strong sour and smelly smell makes people unable to avoid it.

But the five old beggars didn't care about it at all, they didn't squat begging in the corner or on the street like ordinary beggars, looking in a hurry.

They walked from north to south on the noisy main street of Gong'an County, they were Xu Fuxing and the four old beggars who cheered for him.

It took nearly 20 days to walk from Xiangyang to Gong'an County on Jinghu North Road, which was not a fast journey, because they went to the Social Security Department in Jianglingfu city to report the crime when they passed by Jianglingfu.It's a pity that it also ended up being blasted out of the gate.

The matter of the five old beggars also caused quite a stir in Jiangling Mansion.

If it weren't for the high prestige and convincing power of the Great Song Dynasty in the hearts of the people over the years, I'm afraid this matter would have spread even more.Now most people still choose to believe the Department of Social Security, thinking that Xu Fuxing really has something wrong with his head.

However, the matter of Xu Fuxing going to sue for impeachment continued to intensify.With the help of various newspapers, it has gradually become a hot topic in Jiangling Prefecture and other places.

"Out of Gong'an County, we can go along the river to... um... Ouchi Town, yes, that's the name. Then we can go to Shishou soon, bypassing Dongting, and we can catch up with the New Year's Eve sooner. I went to Changsha before."

Arriving at the south gate of Gong'an County, an old beggar said to Xu Fuxing when he was about to leave the gate.

He is the one who has traveled the longest and visited the most places among the four old beggars.He has been a beggar for many years, and his family members died because of misfortunes before, so he has nothing to look forward to, he just wants to end his life in such a poor way.

From Xiangyang to here, he can name almost every place, even some famous places in the city.It is not an exaggeration to say that it is a live map.

No matter how exquisite the map is, after all, it will not mark things like human customs.

Xu Fuxing looked forward, but there was no expectation in his eyes, only worry.

He didn't want to really go to Changsha and cause such a big commotion, but he wanted to lure out those who took the pillow mat.If these people have not appeared in Changsha, it means that Wuming has miscalculated.

It has been so many days since the pillow was taken into captivity, and I don't know what happened to her, maybe...

Xu Fuxing felt heartbroken just thinking about it, shook his head, and didn't dare to think about it anymore.

He didn't know when, he had already regarded that kind little girl he met by chance as his own granddaughter.Even, it may be deeper than the ordinary relationship between grandparents and grandchildren.

Leaving the county seat, the official road is very deserted.The originally noisy atmosphere suddenly fell silent.

There is a cool breeze blowing here by the river, which makes people feel a little colder.

Except for Xu Fuxing, the four old beggars couldn't help shivering, put their hands on their mouths in a hurry, and took a few breaths.

As soon as the breath comes out of the mouth, it turns into white smoke.

"Hurry up, it's cold."

An old beggar said, and jumped up and down on the spot.

Several people looked at each other and quickened their pace.

They can't afford the thick and big mattresses, and the only way to fight the cold is to exercise.In this kind of weather, even if you want to stay in the city without freezing to death, you have to find a warmer corner.

Of course, you may also meet great benevolent people who send you a torn coat, mattress or something.

Continue southward along the official road, and you will reach the river within ten miles.The river turned yellow and went westward.

There is a patch of reeds, all of which have turned yellow.Swaying in the wind.

On the right side of the official road is a forest and a small stone tablet.Inscribed on the stele is the name of this official road, Jiangyue National Road.

The National Highway is the official road with the highest specification in the Song Dynasty, and the road is the most spacious and smoothest.Although it was generally deserted at this time, there were still carriages driving past the official road from time to time.

Nowadays, unless there is a door-to-door connection between villages, most people travel by horse-drawn carriage even if they travel between neighboring towns.

These carriages are all drawn by four large horses, and more than ten people can be seated in the carriages.They are all run by government offices, and the fees are so cheap that ordinary people can afford them.

People with wealthier families go to places that are too far away, and those who are close don't want to, and like to ride a bicycle that is still a rare commodity.This is a matter of face.

Only those top and rich have their own carriages.

As for the sedan chair, it has become less and less visible in the past few years.

Following the living map, the beggar walked for about two hours along the national road from Jiangling Prefecture to Baling, Yuezhou, and rested at the intersection for half an hour.Then he no longer took the national road, but took a shortcut on a dirt road with potholes.

This dirt road must have been left before the national road was built, and I am afraid that no one left except the locals.

There are forests on the left and right sides of the road, which are very dense and lush.

An old beggar asked, "You can't go wrong, right?"

The living map patted his chest, "Don't worry, I remember all the roads I have traveled. Taking this road to Ouchi County can save at least two hours of time."

The five people gradually drifted away on this dirt road, turned around a bend, and were out of sight.

It's just that they just passed the corner, but they couldn't help standing still.

Xu Fuxing's eyes froze suddenly, revealing a nervous look.Immediately afterwards, there was a flash of light that was extremely surprising in the depths.

The other four old beggars were quite puzzled.

Just now, a guy in gray clothes suddenly jumped out of the roadside woods.He was standing in front of them now, with his arms folded across his chest.

This guy looked less than forty, his face was expressionless, and he was as indifferent as if someone owed him money.No matter how you look at it, it makes people feel that the visitor is not good.

That look was too cold.

"You are……"

Xu Fuxing came back to his senses, forcibly suppressed the excitement in his heart, and asked with a trill.

To the four old beggars, they only thought his vibrato was nervousness.Who knows, he did it purely because of excitement.

The more unkind the person in front of him is, the happier it will be for him.

The man in gray didn't disappoint him, and didn't answer, but reached out to his waist, and then slowly took out a dagger that was shining brightly and coldly from behind.

"Hey!"

Probably out of habit, he breathed out, and then killed Xu Fuxing like this.

Several old beggars are discolored.

Because when they saw the man in gray opened his mouth, there was no tongue in his mouth.

(End of this chapter)