20 years of the Republic of China

Chapter 45
In the early morning, Wang Guihe camped at the top of the mountain.

Jiang Chenghai and his brothers had packed up and were looking at the mountains and chatting outside the village gate.

After a while, a string of bells rang in the stable, and Wang Guihe led seven horses to the door in person.

The horse snorted twice. Wang Guihe stood still, handed the reins to Jiang Chenghai, and said, "Brother, I won't say any pretentious nonsense. Whenever you are free, come to my place often."

"Okay, okay!" Jiang Chenghai nodded with a smile, and then pushed Jiang Xiaodao.

Jiang Xiaodao understood and said decently: "Uncle Wang, thank you for taking care of me these days!"

Wang Guihe laughed loudly: "My eldest nephew, what I said is true!"

Jiang Xiaodao also smiled.

Not to mention, he was still somewhat reluctant to let go of the camp in front of him when the separation was imminent.

Today, Jiang Xiaodao is standing with his uncles. Although his face is still somewhat childish, the good boy is still young and is growing wildly.

At this age, if you look at him today, he still seems to be a naughty little kid, but maybe with some time, when you look at him again, he will already be an upright man.

In the past month, Jiang Xiaodao has been eating and drinking well, studying hard and practicing hard, and has turned a new year old in the new year. Now it seems that compared with the time when he broke into the prince's house the night before last, he is not only completely different, but also should be looked at with admiration. .

Especially after experiencing so many anecdotes and life-and-death decisions, the boy's brows became more ruthless.

Jiang Chenghai took the reins and got on the horse. He didn't say much, but just led the brothers with their hands clasped in fists.

"Brother Guihe, take care!"

In Jianghu, life and death are the norm, there is no such nonsense.

Wang Guihe also brought a group of brothers, clasped his fists and replied: "Brother Hai, take care along the way!"

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After bidding farewell to the camp, Jiang Chenghai and others walked down the mountain.

At this time of year, the weather is getting warmer, and the surrounding mountains, which were originally cold gray, now look a bit green when viewed from a distance, as if they are spring buds sprouting, but when you look closer, they are still a pile of bare branches.

Everyone waited until noon before finally walking out of the mountainous area. After a short period of preparation, they headed northwest without stopping.

From here to Fengtian, we must pass through Liaoyang on the way, but out of caution, a few people decided to stay overnight in Guojiazhuang not far outside the city, preparing to rest for one night and go straight to Fengtian early tomorrow morning.

We chose a Jianghu Inn and had a light meal. Just as we were about to settle down, Jiang Xiaodao had something to say.

"Dad, I want to go to the city."

Everyone was a little surprised. The matter with Changfeng Escort Bureau has been settled and the work has been done very cleanly. Why do they still need to go to the city?
But Jiang Chenghai saw through his son's thoughts at a glance and asked, "Going to save Lao Cui?"

Jiang Xiaodao nodded bluntly: "If I don't give it a try, I will feel uneasy and always feel that it is a hurdle."

Jin Xiaoyi immediately expressed his position: "Old Cui was captured by Mao Zi, you should calm down!"

Several other uncles also disagreed.

"It's just for someone who relies on a fan, what's the matter?"

"Xiaodao, you can't go to Maozi's camp to rob people, right?"

Jiang Xiaodao couldn't help but rolled his eyes and said, "Uncle, sometimes I'm a bit stunned, but I'm not stupid! I know a buddy. If he's rich, he might be able to get Lao Cui out."

"Do you have money?" Gong Baonan asked, "Just your little New Year's money? Take a rest now!"

Jiang Xiaodao was not angry and said, "If we don't have enough money, I can think of a way myself!"

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Guan Wei in unison.

"Hey, what are you looking at me for?" Guan Wei frowned and said quickly: "Xiaodao, I taught you the rules! You can't do business before you visit the dock! If you are proud of a man with three melons and two dates, what will Zhang do? Master Jiu won’t say anything, but if you want to save Lao Cui, you have to do big business, and with your current skills, you can’t do this job!”

Jiang Xiaodao looked around and couldn't help but snorted coldly and said, "Aren't you just saying so much because you are afraid that I will cause trouble and implicate you? Don't worry, saving Lao Cui is my own business. Even if I fail, I will never sell you!"

The truth always has a sting. When the uncles heard this, they immediately lowered their heads in shame.

The third uncle, Sun Chengmo, stroked his beard and groaned, then said: "Xiaodao, it's not impossible for you to save Lao Cui, but what's your plan? If something unexpected happens, what's your backup plan? Have you considered these things? ?”

"Of course there is a plan, but I don't want to say it."

It can be seen that Jiang Xiaodao has indeed remembered what his father Jiang Chenghai said, but he seems to have used it in the wrong place.

Sun Chengmo was so old that he was choked so much that he had no choice but to turn his head and look at Jiang Chenghai like everyone else, waiting for his elder brother to say something.

Unexpectedly, before Jiang Chenghai could speak, his second uncle Li Tianwei, who usually looked fierce, expressed his stance first. "You cowards, what are you afraid of? Xiaodao wants to save Lao Cui. This is called righteousness. You uncles, forget it if you don't praise them. You are just talking like a fucking bitch. You have to live in the market for a long time. Now, you are all oily and you have forgotten all about loyalty? Brother, I think we can let Xiaodao give it a try!"

When Jiang Xiaodao heard this, his favorable impression of his second uncle doubled, and he continued to speak.

"Dad, you said that when a man speaks, he will hear a sound when he falls to the ground! You must keep your word! Otherwise, my mouth will be like a butthole!"

Jiang Chenghai blinked and asked, "So, you promised Lao Cui that you would save him?"

"Uh...that's not what I said."

There is a saying that when Lao Cui was taken away by Mao Zi, Jiang Xiaodao was so frightened that he made no promises except for muttering a few words to comfort himself.

"But, I promised others one thing, but I haven't done it yet!"

Everyone asked in unison: "Who?"

Jiang Xiaodao grinned and said with a joking smile: "Hush! You can't say it!"

"Hey! Why are you so virtuous?"

"That's right, why are you always playing tricks on us?"

"Xiaodao, if you have anything to say, just say it. Maybe we can give you some advice!"

Naturally, the uncles said all good things, but Jiang Xiaodao was a bastard and was determined not to say anything.

What you really want to do - you can't tell even the dead!

Jiang Chenghai remained silent, thought for a moment, and looked at the brothers.

"You don't have to worry too much! Xiaodao is fourteen this year, so he's not too young. You guys, except for the third child, were all fourteen or fifteen when you came out to make your way in the world! Who hasn't been reckless when they were young? If you always protect me, you won’t be able to become the material!”

Li Tianwei deeply agreed: "Brother is right! Xiao Dao is also a man, and he always protects him. Isn't that just like Zhou Yunfu's nephew, who has become a waste?"

Jiang Chenghai called Jiang Xiaodao to his side.

"Son, I don't even ask what you want to do or how you want to do it. However, you only have this night. If you can't do it, come back immediately. We have to rush back to Fengtian at noon tomorrow, do you understand?"

"Understand!"

"Then go quickly!"

Jiang Xiaodao looked out the window. It was almost dusk. He didn't dare to delay for a moment and immediately got up and went out.

Everyone watched his back gradually go away, and then looked at Jiang Chenghai, without daring to stop him.

While drinking tea, Gong Baonan couldn't help but ask: "Brother, do you really don't need to look at him?"

Jiang Chenghai asked back: "How many sons do I have?"

"Uh... one?"

"Then you still ask! Go and follow him!"

"Ah?" Gong Baonan secretly cursed himself for being a bitch, "Brother, I was a little choked when I was riding a horse just now. This matter is of great importance. I think it's better to let Guan Wei..."

"go with!"

"Go! Go! Go."

Gong Baonan could only lament and walked out of the house. When he passed by Guan Wei, he was inevitably laughed at.

"Guan Wei!"

"Huh? Brother?"

"You go too!"

Things are unpredictable, so Guan Wei has no choice but to follow Gong Baonan's footsteps with a depressed face.

When they walked out of the inn, Jiang Xiaodao was already far away.

As Guan Wei walked away, he glared at Lao Qi and cursed: "Stop fucking laughing! Tell me, how is that kid going to save Lao Cui?"

Gong Baonan snorted coldly and said, "The disciple you taught, you ask me?"

Jiang Xiaodao was walking happily in front, with firm steps, as if he had already decided on his plan, but he didn't know that his two uncles were following him all the way to Liaoyang in the distance.

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