Yin Fu Daojun

Chapter 108 Dai Zong
A short and fat old man, leaning on a cane, with disheveled hair and a few broken tree leaves, his gray beard was braided and drooping, dressed in dark green clothes, appeared in front of Xie Duan immediately.

"The little god has seen the fairy elder!"

The land lord faced Xie Duan, and bowed his hands respectfully.

Those who can use the method of restraining gods and dispatching generals are either Taoist real people or half gods. He is a ghost and immortal, so he really dare not offend.

If you let him know that Xie Duan has not officially entered the Tao, let alone a true Taoist, I don't know what kind of expression he will have.

"The Lord of the Land is very polite! The next time I called you here, I just wanted to ask for something. If there is any disturbance, please don't take offense."

Xie Duan didn't beat around the bush, and simply spoke out.

"If you have something to do, just give orders, and the little god will not dare to refuse."

Xie Duan nodded and said immediately.

"Master Li Qing in the prison is a relative. I have to rush to the capital for some important business, so I can't take care of him all the time. In order to prevent him from being harmed by traitors and monsters, I want to ask the Lord of the Land to take care of him."

Hearing this, Tu Tu stroked his beard in a daze.

"It's not difficult. When his life is endangered, the little god will come forward to rescue him! Besides, it's not suitable for the little god to show up."

Xie Duan knew that he had his difficulties, and he didn't force it right now.

"That's it, thank you Land Lord."

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After finishing these, Xie Duan returned to Zuo Mansion by night.

Although it was late at night, my sister hadn't fallen asleep yet, and had been waiting for Xie Duan to come back. Seeing him come back now, she couldn't wait to ask him.

Xie Duan didn't want her to worry, so he didn't tell her about her brother-in-law's torture, but said that there was a way to save her brother-in-law, but he had to go to the capital to let her take care of herself.

From Changshan County to Chang'an, the straight-line distance is nearly [-] miles, not to mention taking the overland route, and it will take several days to expedite the [-] miles. This is still in the case of familiarity with the route, including excluding external factors.

When Fu Daozhang came down to pass the decree, it took more than two months in a sedan chair, and at least a month in a carriage!

Xie Duan's divine movement method can travel [-] miles a day and [-] miles at night, which adds up to [-] miles, which is even better than a thousand-mile horse, provided that it is not affected by external factors.

It took him three to five days to get from Houguan County to Changshan County. In fact, if he knew the route, it would be faster.

Early the next morning, Xie Duan was ready to go to Beijing.

But before that, he first came to the North City Gate.

This morning, it happened that the school captain Zuo Da was on duty.

According to the original plan, Li Qing was escorted back to Beijing by Colonel Zuo leading troops, so Captain Zuo could meet him in prison, and even be entrusted by him in prison to help his wife, children and family.

The current situation is grim. Almost half of the troops deployed in the Zhechong Mansion under the Guling of Huaizhou were dispatched to deal with the emergency, including the two Zhechong Mansions in neighboring counties, who also sent troops to support them. There are more than [-] people in total, including Shi Canjun and battalion captains.

The three prefectures were unified into one, under the unified command of Captain Zhechong of Guling.

Changshan County is the prefecture of Dongyang County, the north-south transportation fortress. Once Changshan County falls, the entire Dongyang County will definitely be in the hands of the rebels. When the rebels move northward, the ancient tomb will not be able to defend.

Instead of dispersing, it is better to concentrate the troops in one place, defend Changshan County, and wait for the arrival of the imperial army, the situation can be reversed.

As the captain of Zuoziying, Zuo Da commanded more than [-] people. Together with another partner, he guarded the North City Gate. Except for eating, sleeping, and resting in shifts, the two of them had to take precautions the rest of the time.

After all, no one knows when the rebels will come.

Xie Duan didn't hesitate at this moment, he went straight forward, and after being informed by the city gate guard, he came to the top of the city gate to meet Zuo Da.

I told him about the situation, begged him to help take care of my sister and brother-in-law, and then wanted to ask for a map so that I could enter Beijing as soon as possible.

Zuo Da heard that he wanted to ask for help in the capital, he thought for a while, and didn't ask too much, he didn't know anything about the court struggle.

All he can do is to obey the general's orders and defend his home and country.

"The map for entering Beijing is only available in the Sheriff's Mansion, and it's not detailed. I won't be able to get it for you in a while. I think otherwise. I'll send a brother who knows the route to go with you."

When marching and fighting, maps are indispensable, but here Zuo Da only has a map of the garrison, a map of the national route, he cannot have it, and even if he has it, he cannot easily hand it over to outsiders.

Li Qing's case, he also knew some of the inside story, but this is a matter of the court, he can't change anything as a general, now Xie Duan is going to Beijing, looking for connections to save his relatives, he will naturally help if he can.

"It's so good! Lieutenant Zuo's kindness today will be repaid in the future."

Xie Duan cupped his fists and gave him a salute, grateful.

"What did Mr. Xie say? Mr. Li is my boss and a good official. Zuo has always admired his character very much. Now that he has suffered an injustice, Zuo naturally wants to do his part."

"It's just a long way to go to the capital, Mr. Xie, please be careful!"

Xie Duan nodded, bearing that in mind.

"Go, call me Dai Zong."

Zuo Da didn't hesitate any longer, and instructed his subordinates beside him.

It didn't take a while, but saw a young man with a soap towel on his head, a capable face, and a rattan armor, stepping up to the two of them.

"Subordinate Dai Zong, I have seen Mr. Captain."

The big man faced Zuo Da, clasped his fists respectfully and saluted.

"Yes! Dai Zong received the order, ordering you to accompany Mr. Xie to the capital, and there must be no mistakes!"

Zuo Da didn't hesitate, and immediately issued an order.

"Dai Zong complies!"

He didn't ask why, he just obeyed the general's orders.

"Mr. Xie, this person is named Dai Zong. He is the best messenger under my command. He not only runs fast, but also has a living map. There is no path in the world that he is not familiar with. Let him accompany you. Go, nothing is lost."

Zuo Da then looked at Xie Duan and introduced him.

As soon as he heard the word "Dai Zong", Xie Duan had already noticed this person as early as when he first arrived, so he couldn't help but sized him up carefully.

I wondered in my heart, could this be Dai Zong, the divine protector in "Water Margin"?
Although it is not ruled out that they have the same name and surname, but thinking of Fang La, all of this may not be such a coincidence.

Fang La has it, Dai Zong has it too, the answer is ready to come out.

"Brother Dai, I'm sorry!"

Xie Duan saluted him and said so.

Dai Zong glanced at him, returned the gift, and did not speak.

"Okay! I'll have the horses prepared for you to set off."

After the two got acquainted with each other, Zuo Da spoke immediately, but for this, Xie Duan rejected his kindness, saying that as long as someone leads the way, it will be fine, as for the others, there is no need to bother Zuo Da any more.

Speaking of this, Zuo Da didn't force it.

(End of this chapter)