Aspirations

Chapter 175 Han Meng
Mo Dao is a long sword held by the infantry in the Tang Dynasty. It was developed from the Zhanma Sword in the Western Han Dynasty and absorbed the essence of the Han Lu Mo Dao and the Long Dao of the Six Dynasties. It is extremely sharp and has excellent cutting effects. It is mainly used for cutting and killing in wars. The enemy cavalry, but after Daxia, the Modao was gradually replaced by spears and other weapons.

The main reason is that the production process of the Mo knife is cumbersome, and from the Five Dynasties to the Great Xia, wars continued, and the production of armaments could not keep up with consumption. After the Great Xia unified the Central Plains, a large number of new spears, long knives, axes and crossbows were successively equipped with Xia Jun , Mo Dao was replaced due to the cumbersome process and huge cost.

Although the main direction of the Great Xia War is also the northern nomads, but when dealing with Liao and Jin cavalry, spears, axes and Modao are more effective.Moreover, the production and use skills of the axe and axe are simpler than that of the Modao. Effective and inexpensive weapons will always be the main weapons in the army equipment, and the luxurious Modao has gradually withdrawn from the stage of war.

Xia Qu has always loved Mo Dao, but unfortunately, Mo Dao disappeared completely, and now he can never see a Mo Dao again.Seeing the vague Modao moves in Han Meng's swordsmanship right now, his heart beat faster and he was amazed.If he hadn't had more important matters to report to Han Meng, Mo Dao might not be satisfied until he asked Han Meng for advice.

Han Meng danced a set of sword techniques in one breath, and after closing his momentum, he breathed out a few breaths, slowly descended the mound, took the maid's towel and wiped his face, and asked with a smile: "Xia Shi Three, what's the matter?"

Han Meng's name is Han Meng, but he doesn't look mighty at all. Instead, he has a quiet face with red lips and white teeth. At first glance, he looks like a white-faced scholar.Especially his delicate and slender peach blossom eyes, when he narrowed his eyes slightly, they were more charming and less majestic.

"Commander, there is a young lady who wants to see you." Xia has been serving as Han Meng's personal soldier for a while, and knowing that Han Meng has always been good to his subordinates, she boldly said, "She has something important and wants to meet the commander in person. Sue."

"Little lady? What kind of little lady? Can you tell stories?" Han Meng held the sword in both hands and slashed suddenly, a wooden stake as thick as an arm snapped. He put the sword back into its sheath and laughed, "Xia Shisan, you I also know that this official has always been picky, except for the storyteller, no matter how beautiful the other ladies are, they don't want to take a second look."

Xia went to answer: "Even the lady can't tell the story."

"Miss who can't tell the story, I'm missing." Han Meng turned and left, waving at Xia, "I'm going to listen to Sister Zhu's storytelling, don't bother me if there is no serious matter, and be careful about the military law of the officer. "

Xia Qu shook his head speechlessly: "The sub-commander is kind-hearted. Sometimes he is very kind to his subordinates, and sometimes he says he will turn his back on him. There is nothing he can do about it."

Yue Dusk pushed Xia to go: "Hurry up and catch up with the deputy commander, don't let him go away like this. How about you explain to Mrs. Lian after you go back?"

Xia Qu smiled mysteriously: "Don't worry, don't worry, I have a solution." Seeing that Han Meng's figure was about to pass through the arch and enter the inner courtyard, he suddenly shouted, "Deputy Commander, Lian Niang is Not a storyteller, but she can tell a story."

Han Meng paused for a moment, stopped, turned around and asked, "Is this true? If it is false, I will definitely give you a good spanking."

"The villain dare not talk nonsense." Xia Qu said respectfully, "Miss Lian was imprisoned in the Liangren Pavilion by Commander Wu, and the villain and Xia Lai were ordered to take care of her. But she relied on her immortality The villain was moved by the words of his tongue, and the villain came here to report to the deputy commander. From the villain's point of view, there must be something strange about this matter."

"What's so strange?" Han Meng came to Xia Qu with a suspicious look on his face.

"Miss Lian told us a story about someone planning to rebel against us..." Xia Qu hesitated to speak.

"Go ahead." Han Meng's expression became more serious.

"Ms. Lian said that she wants to see the deputy commander." Yue Dusk boldly interjected.

"Who are you?" Han Meng looked up and down Yue Dusk.

"The maidservant is the servant girl of Commander Wu." Yue Dusk walked along with her eyebrows lowered, not daring to look directly at Han Meng.

"Interesting, this is interesting. One is my personal soldier, and the other is the maidservant of Commander Wu. They both came to speak for Mrs. Lian. There is something strange about this." Han Meng was dumbfounded, "Let's go, Ben The official is going to meet this lady Lian."

When they came to Liangren Pavilion, Lian Ruohan and Shui Qingqian had already returned to their room.Han Meng didn't let Xia go to report, he just pushed open the door and broke in.

In the room, Lian Ruohan sat at the main seat, taking a good rest, as if he had expected that Han Meng would definitely come.Seeing Han Meng coming in, she didn't get up to greet him, but nodded slightly: "Deputy Commander Han, please sit down."

Han Meng was full of doubts. If it wasn't for his good temper, he might have lost his temper. He sat down on his head with a big horse, and slightly cupped his fists at Lian Ruohan: "Miss Lian, my official Han Meng, I heard that You are being held here by Commander Wu, but what do you want to say to this officer?"

Lian Ruohan nodded and smiled: "Deputy Commander Han is from Quanzhou?"

"Exactly." Han Meng was slightly startled, he and Lian Ruohan had never met before, why did she know where he came from?It is true that his ancestral home is Quanzhou, but he grew up in the capital. Most people really don't know that his ancestors are from Quanzhou.

"Your family is in the merchant shipping business?" Lian Ruohan was calm and generous.

The surprise in Han Meng's heart cannot be expressed in words: "Who the hell is Lian Niangzi, how can she know about this official's family affairs?"

"Deputy Commander Han's family members are all engaged in the merchant shipping business. They traveled south from Quanzhou to Southeast Asian countries to transport tea, porcelain, silk and other goods. They are well-known wealthy merchants in Quanzhou. The Han family's Silk Road firm is second to none in Quanzhou. The owner, Han Jiangbin He is the richest man in Quanzhou." Lian Ruohan said like a few treasures, "Han Jiangbin is the uncle of Deputy Commander Han, and his uncle treats you like his own son. You lost your father when you were young, and it was your uncle who raised you and sent you to participate in military training. lift..."

"Uncle's kindness is like a mountain." Thinking of his uncle, Han Meng's heart was full of tenderness, and his eyes turned red, "I have been away for many years, and I haven't seen my uncle for more than ten years. I miss you very much. Even my wife, you and uncle But an old friend?"

Lian Ruohan did not respond directly, but continued to say to himself: "Silk Road Trading Company three years ago, due to the shipwreck, all the goods on board sank into the sea, causing heavy losses. The creditor came to collect the debt, and Han Jiangbin was in a hurry. I'm sorry, I'm about to go west..."

"At that time, I was training soldiers in the capital, so I couldn't go home and perform filial piety in front of my bed. I felt deeply guilty." Han Meng had tears in his eyes. Get better, otherwise, after a hundred years, I will have no face to see my uncle again under the Nine Springs..."

Suddenly remembered something, Han Meng stood up suddenly: "Does Lian know who helped uncle at that time? I asked uncle several times, but uncle refused to tell."

Lian Ruohan smiled indifferently: "Mr. Han is an upright person, and he is also willing to do good. When he first entered Quanzhou to create a good situation, he was instructed by Mr. Han. How can I stand by and watch when Mr. Han is in trouble?"

"So you are my benefactor!" Han Meng was excited, his face flushed, and he fell to his knees with a "plop" without saying a word, "Benefactor is above, please accept the next obeisance! If it is not for the benefactor to save you, uncle There is no doubt that he must die, and the benefactor saved my uncle, and I also saved him."

Lian Ruohan didn't move, and let Han Meng bow three times before saying seriously: "Deputy Commander Han, do you know that besides being unfilial, you also have infidelity?"

Han Meng was taken aback: "I don't know what Lian Niangzi said?"

Lian Ruohan glanced at Xia Lai Xia Qu and Shui Qingqianyue dusk, they understood, turned and went out, and closed the door.

The four of them stood outside the door. At this time, the night had shrouded the barracks. The lights in the barracks were brightly lit, making it even more apparent that Chang Shan, not far away, was like a giant black beast, waiting for an opportunity to devour in the boundless darkness.

"Xia Shishi, do you think Mrs. Lian can convince Deputy Commander Han?" Shui Qingqian asked Xia Lai uneasily. She was just a little girl who just wanted to do her job well. It made her feel uneasy and scared.

"It's more than just persuasion, Miss Lian will make Deputy Commander Han obey her." Yue Dusk changed her worry before, and was very grateful and wise to turn to Lian Ruohan, "You didn't see that Miss Lian must have a lot of background, Deputy Commander Han kowtowed to her, she didn't even owe her body, her lofty demeanor made people submit."

"Ms. Lian is just a businessman, why does Deputy Commander Han listen to her?" Shui Qingqian couldn't figure it out, nor did she understand what Yue Duwan said.

Xia Lai nodded, and echoed Yue Dusk's words: "Yue Dusk is right, Lian Niangzi is not an ordinary businessman, she is absolutely extraordinary in being able to catch Xia Dalang's eyes."

Xia Qu said calmly: "Let's not go so far, no matter what Lian Niangzi's background is, the immediate matter is the most important thing. It is only serious if she persuades Deputy Commander Han to leave the barracks. Otherwise People are in the barracks, their lives are in Wu Yidong's hands, they are at stake, even if they have great abilities, they can't use them..."

Before he finished speaking, the door slammed, and Han Meng rushed out from inside.He kept walking, vigorous like the wind, and rushed to the door in a few strides.Suddenly stopped, turned around and said to Xia Lai and the others: "You guys hurry up and prepare, I will go out with Lady Lian in a car later, and you guys will go with me."

Xia Lai and the others were taken aback for a moment, and then they were overjoyed.

But... Several people looked at each other again, Deputy Commander Han desperately wanted to escort Lady Lian out of the barracks, what did Lady Lian say to him?Just because Lian Niangzi saved Han Jiangbin's life, it seems impossible for Deputy Commander Han to tear up his face with Wu Yidong and send Lian Niangzi away in person even if he is desperate.So what made Deputy Commander Han so willing to pay the price?
The few people quickly packed up their things, but in fact there was nothing to pack, even Ruohan didn't have any belongings, so they got ready, and when they were waiting, someone opened the door and came in.

Xia Lai thought it was someone sent by Han Meng to meet him, and when he went out to see him, he was stunned.

Standing in the courtyard was a graceful woman with an oval face, light eyebrows, a long light green dress, and a fan in her hand.It was early winter, and the fan had long since been discarded, but she still swayed gently, not afraid of the cold.

"Silver candles and autumn light are coldly painted on the screen, and small fans are lightly fluttering fireflies. The sky is as cool as water at night, lying down to watch the Altair Vega..." The woman softly recited Du Mu's "Qixi" and covered her mouth with a smile, "Although it is much colder now , but watching the Altair and Vega together with the four of you is very interesting. The moon is dusk and the water is clear and shallow. I want to ask you, who doesn’t want to watch the Altair and Vega? Li? If I find out who's talking nonsense, I'll break his legs."

Xia Lai hurriedly took a step forward, with a smile all over his face: "My lady, Deputy Commander Han has business to go to the city, we didn't push it, and we don't have the ability, do we?"

First Sister Zhu moved her fan and slapped Xia Lai on the head: "Don't put on airs with me, don't think I don't know you Xia Lai is the most duplicitous. Come on, I won't talk to you anymore, I'll just tell Commander Wu, Let him find out who is ruining his good deeds. You wait, the board will still be light, and it is possible to turn around."

After speaking, Miss Zhu turned around and left.

Xia Lai winked at Xia Qu, Xia Qu jumped to the door, closed the courtyard door, and blocked First Sister Zhu's way.

First Sister Zhu sneered again and again: "What's the matter, you still want to stop me? Are you brave enough, and don't even think about what role I, First Sister Zhu, dare to attack me? Just rely on my sharp tongue, don't say that Han Meng is obedient , even Wu Yidong will believe what I say. Xia Shisan, get out of the way quickly, if you don't get out of the way, I will call someone."

Yue Duo nodded towards Shui Qingqian, and she quietly came behind Zhu Yijie.Shui Qingqian hesitated for a moment, and walked to Sister Zhu's side.

First Sister Zhu laughed: "You bastards, how dare you do anything to me? You wouldn't even dare if you gave me a hundred courage." She suddenly raised her voice and shouted, "Come here...ah!"

As soon as the words were out of his mouth, Yue Dusk made a bold move.Although Yue Duo was thin and weak, she was quite strong, and he chopped Sister Zhu's throat with one palm.

Sister Zhu suddenly lost her voice, covered her throat with her hands, and wanted to say something but could only make a "woo woo" sound.Xia LaiXia Qu was taken aback, he didn't expect a delicate woman to make such a quick and ruthless move in Yue Dusk, the two of them touched their Adam's apple at the same time.

Yue Dusk said anxiously: "Don't be dazed, quickly hide the person."

Xia Lai and Xia Qu picked up Sister Zhu, one left and one right, and hurriedly dragged her to the backyard.After arriving in the backyard, I heard Han Meng's voice from the front door: "Xia Shishi, Xia Shisan, get Lady Lian into the car immediately."

Hearing Han Meng's voice, First Sister Zhu scratched her hands, her face flushed red, and she screamed.In the dusk of the moon, fearing that she would yell out, in desperation, she saw a mallet beside her, picked it up, and hit Miss Zhu on the head with the mallet.

First Sister Zhu let out a muffled snort, her body went limp, and she fell into a coma.

Shui Qingqian opened her mouth wide in fright, and Yue Dusk glared at Shui Qingqian: "What are you afraid of? Her death is better than ours!"

(End of this chapter)