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Chapter 137 Two Tigers
Let's say that when Zhao Zhen presented the weapons as gifts, he held a banquet in honor of all the heroes, just to get close to them. I never thought that the drama of Zhu Guijian's younger brother would be introduced at the banquet, so I was naturally happy in my heart.

On the second day, Zhu Gui and Han Bolong tied up their parcels and took two companions with them. They said goodbye to Zhao Zhen and passed through Yuncheng County without stopping, heading south to Yishui County.

Without saying anything on the road, the four of them walked at dawn and stayed overnight. For more than one day, they entered the territory of Yishui County. Zhu Gui did not dare to enter the city because he had a wanted warrant on him, so he hid near Shili Pai. Han Bolong took Zhu Gui's autographed letter and went around the city. The hotel he opened in Ximen was now closed. Han Bolong pretended to be a merchant and stepped forward to inquire. Only then did he find out that this store had closed down since Zhu Gui left. Now the shopkeeper Zhu Fu only lives in Dongmenzhuang.

Han Bolong inquired clearly, and after having some wine and meat at a nearby hotel, he walked to the east gate and asked about Zhu Fu's residence along the way. At night, I met Zhu Fusi and presented him with a letter. Seeing Zhu Fu's hesitation, Han Bolong said: "Brother Zhu Fu, brother Zhu Gui is only near Shili Pai. If you have any doubts, see you tomorrow morning."

Zhu Fulu hesitated and nodded, and Han Bolong found a nearby inn to stay. Early the next morning, he had a hasty breakfast and brought some steamed buns and pickles. Walking out of the city, they met Zhu Fu on the road. The two of them didn't say hello and just walked towards Shilipai.

When they arrived at Shilipai and saw no one around, Han Bolong imitated two bird calls and Zhu Gui walked out from the grass in the distance.

At that moment, Zhu Gui and Zhu Fu met each other. Han Bolong and his two companions watched from a distance and let the two brothers talk.

Zhu Fu complained: "Brother, why are you back now? The county is searching hard now. It's not a joke to let people see him."

Zhu Guidao: "Brother, I have been hiding all the way, and now I have drowned myself in the water of Xiaomengchang Zhao Zhen, a high official in Liangshan. Now I am looked down upon by the high officials. I am afraid that my brother will be implicated by me now, and his life will not be easy. I asked a senior official to pick up my brother and go with him to Liangshan Township to find a future."

Afraid that his brother Zhu Fu would not believe it, he pulled out his newly acquired [睝禦gul down black gold thick-backed simple knife] from the grass and said: "Brother, look, I have only been here for a month, and I have also opened a hotel for high officials, doing... It was a business of receiving heroes from all over the world, and now the owner of the village appreciates me and gave me this precious sword."

Zhu Fu said: "Brother, don't worry, I will take care of it. I will pack my luggage when I go home today, and my brother will escort me. I will go first. After noon, I will go to Yishan to look for the master. If what I say is true, I will come from behind. Go to Liangshan."

Zhu Guidao: "Brother, can I still lie to you? Besides, now that you are implicated by me, you won't be able to make a living selling wine here. Why don't you lead the young and old with me to Liangshan? The high official has also promised my brother a managerial position. . With the support of high-ranking officials, I will work conscientiously from now on. I don’t dare to talk about weighing gold and silver. I can always do it in a complete set of clothes. Are there any corrupt officials who will disturb me, but I am not happy? Today I asked the Huo family who was willing to go to find a car. , I will escort my sister-in-law and nephew together to set off. The big man who brought you here is called [Unnamed] Han Bolong. He is very capable and cannot be approached by thirty or fifty people. The three of me will protect you along the way, so you will be safe."

Zhu Fu hesitated and said: "Brother, many merchants coming and going from Yishui now say that Zhao Zhen is a good man. I just heard that he is also an official now. How can we really catch his eye if we are so reckless? We have traveled through the fog all the way and have a small family. It’s also unsettling.”

Zhu Guidao said: "Master Li Yun is now the leader of the county, how can he give up his official position?"

Zhu Fudao: "Brother, you don't know. Since you left, everyone in the county has known that I and I were practicing martial arts from our master. Many people have reported to the county magistrate, and my master has suffered a lot. At the same time, my master's appearance is different from ordinary people." , the county magistrate was not happy. Now there are tigers in Yiling. The county magistrate used this excuse to give the master a deadline to get rid of these beasts. He has received the killing stick twice. Now the third deadline is about to expire. , I'm afraid I will be punished again. The master has never married a young man, and he has no wealth. Furthermore, he is a loyal and upright man, and he has suffered a lot of difficulties from the county. After I tell him, I think he is 50% sure. This is also true for our brothers. Credit."

Zhu Guidao: "In that case, it would be great if we could persuade Master to go with us. We just don't want to cause unnecessary complications and delay the time. If Master doesn't want to go, Erlang, don't say much. It's best for me to wait for my return as soon as possible. Don't do it." Let the official take it."

Zhu Fudao: "Brother, since you are responsible for recruiting heroes from all over the country, why don't you see the ready-made heroes? Now that I'm going to invest, why not bring my master Li Yun with me and see some merits."

Zhu Fu asked some more about Zhao Zhen's hobbies and personality. Zhu Gui picked some things about Liangshan Township and talked about them. Only then did Zhu Fu make up his mind.

The plan has been decided, and Zhu Gui and the others are still hiding near the Shili Monument. Zhu Fu returned home, found a car, tied three or five suitcases, and put them on the car. He also threw away all the rough things at home. He asked his wife and children to get into the car, and ordered the two Huo family members who were willing to go to follow the car and meet at the Shili Monument.

Zhu Fuzi went to Yishan to look for Li Yun. Within an hour, Zhu Fu inquired about Li Yun's whereabouts. Li Yun was staying at Cao Taigong's house at the foot of the mountain. The tiger, which he had not hunted for several days, was worried. When he saw Zhu Fu, he couldn't help but talk about his sorrow. After Zhu Fu heard this, he was only 50% sure at first, but now he is indeed 70% sure. However, Cao Taigong was originally an idle official who only committed mischief in the countryside. Zhu Fu was afraid that someone would eavesdrop, so he found an excuse and said: "Master, I have nothing to do at home. I can help you by coming to see Master. Can we go to the mountain to have a look?"

Li Yundao said: "Yes, I ate several meals of sticks for these two beasts. Unless I was careless, I paid for myself to recruit twenty or thirty hunters, and rectified the nests of bows, medicine arrows, crossbows, and forks every day. We go up and down the ridge to hunt for bows at night, but we haven’t hunted yet. When my dear brother wants to go to the mountain to watch, I will accompany him for a walk."

After that, the two of them each took a simple knife and headed up the ridge. Zhu Fu pretended to watch for a while, looking around and saw a nunnery on the top of a mountain in the distance. Zhu Fu pointed to that place and said, "Master, just go to the nunnery on the top of the mountain and look down. Maybe you can see it."

Li Yundao said: "I don't know, dear brother, this tiger only moves at night now, how can it be seen in the daytime." Unable to endure it, the two of them climbed to the top of the mountain step by step.

When Zhu Fu looked at it, he saw that it was indeed a Sizhou Great Sage Temple. Seeing that there was no one around him, Zhu Fu first said that the county magistrate was stupid and could not use people. Seeing that Li Yun was also complaining, he told the truth and told the truth about the fact that his brother Zhu Gui was now appreciated by Zhao Zhen of Liangshan Township and moved home with him. He also said that Zhao Zhenrenyi, although he was a member of the government, who in the world didn't know Xiao Mengchang's name? Focus on recruiting talented people and get to know heroes from all over the world.

After hearing this, Li Yun thought about it and said: "Now that I am not tolerated by the county magistrate and have been severely criticized, it is better to go to Liangshan with Brother Zhu Fu. If you are not accepted, I am a martial artist and can live in the world, so it is better to be here." Receive some irritation."

At that moment, Li Yun said: "In that case, I will go with my brother. If that place can accommodate me, I will make some living there. It's a pity that I have no money now and I don't have half a penny on my body. If I could It would be nice to donate some treasure."

Zhu Fu said: "He is a well-known rich man, how can he want money from me? I just heard my brother say that high officials are fond of old things from the previous dynasty. He once had a large tomb that was abandoned before it was built. There were Several stone portraits have now been moved to the ancestral hall."

After hearing this, Li Yun pointed to the front of the ancestral hall and said, "Xian brother, isn't this God's will?"

When Zhu Fu looked at it, he saw a stone incense burner in front of him. It was hewn in one piece with the seat. It was about a hundred years old. Although there was a thick layer of dust, it still glowed white when he looked closely. He immediately said: "Okay, let's take it as a gift."

Li Yundao: "How can we take it away without making people suspicious?"

Zhu Fu said: "Master, just ask the hunters to carry them down the mountain, go to Cao Taigong's village, borrow a Taiping cart, and tell a wealthy family in the county to build a temple, and use it to exchange for some money. Punishment. In this way, no one will doubt him."

Li Yun heard this and felt it made sense.

Zhu Fu was left here at the moment. Li Yun followed his plan and went down the mountain with a simple knife to call four hunters. They took out the incense burner and tied it up with ropes. They carried it down the ridge. As expected, Cao Taigong disappeared from the village. Doubtful.

Everyone helped tie the incense burner to the cart, and there was no need for the villagers to accompany them. Zhu Fu pushed the cart himself, and Li Yun held the sword to hold the cart. After leaving Cao Taigong's village, seeing no one around, he turned around and hurried to the agreed place.

On the road, they met Zhu Gui and Han Bolong. They were very happy to see that Zhu Fu had indeed said that Li Yun was coming to join him. The four of them mopped up the roadside, protected the two cars, and headed straight for Liangshan Township.

(End of this chapter)