Chapter 145 Zeng Ji
The old man from the village said: "Their people live in no fixed place. They may be on the side of the road, under the eaves, or in deserted houses. How can they be stable? When they get there, they live in a wine shop, and when they are scattered, they wander around. How can they be permanent?"
Mr. Guo said: "My father said that your hometown is going to open a seal to sell grain. Zeng Ji may accompany you as a guard. May I ask who is selling grain and where are they gathered?"
The village elder said: "I haven't heard about it before, but I think it was in front of the township chief's house. - Walk forward three to five miles."
While Zhang, Guo and others were chatting with the village elders, Uncle Tang was squatting under the fence of a house behind him, as if he was taking a rest after a long journey and was tired. He pretended to be casual, but he listened to the conversation of several people.
Really. After hearing that the serious business was finished, Uncle Tang stood up, dusted off the soil a little, and walked forward on his own. When the three of them saw that Uncle Tang had left, they chatted a few words with the village elders and said goodbye.
There is only one avenue in the city. Uncle Tang is in front and the three people are behind, so it doesn't look out of place. Not far away, I see a building, standing tall and protruding. It seems that there is no one around in front of all the low buildings in front of me. Take a closer look.
, it should be a gatehouse. The gatehouse is not tall, but you can have a clear view of the surrounding movement. Turning a small bend along the road surrounded by the houses, this mansion is now in front of you: it has earthen walls and no neighboring houses.
, there is a square naturally formed in front of the gate, with a screen wall on the opposite side. At a glance, it can be seen that this is the township chief's mansion as mentioned by the village elders. But unlike what the village elders said, there are no carriages in the square.
Uncle Tang, who was walking in front, realized that something was wrong. He looked around and randomly found someone who was leaving the room. He raised his hands and saluted, "Thank you, sir!" The man walked to the fence and raised his hand in return. "What's the matter, guest?"
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Uncle Tang said: "I heard that the grain transportation in your hometown has been opened, so I came here to catch up on the work. But I don't know where to gather it?"
The man said: "In the past, all the workers gathered in front of the mansion, but that is not the case now. In front of the new building, there is a thoroughfare five miles ahead."
Uncle Tang said: "Why are there no carriages and horses at this time?"
The man said: "Don't you see the waning moon in the sky? It's too early, it's too early."
During the conversation between Uncle Tang and others, Zhang and Guo remained calm and slowed down slightly. They were only behind and behind Uncle Tang. After inquiring about the news, Uncle Tang continued to rush forward, and naturally walked with Zhang Yu and the other three people.
side by side.
Zhang Noi said: "There will be a grain truck in the building, so it is inconvenient to rest."
Uncle Tang said: "It would be advantageous to have a car to open the seal. But go and find out the truth." Zhang Noi looked at Mr. Guo quietly, and coughed lightly when he saw Mr. Guo's expressionless face.
Uncle Tang left in a hurry. Zhang Ye and three other people followed behind. Zhang Ye whispered: "How can we reach the army with only this small road?"
Mr. Guo said: "The boy once said that the Qin army came alone and did not change their old shoes. They were afraid that the light troops were in front and the baggage was behind."
Zhang He said: "The army can't do without food and grass. The baggage has been behind for several days. Isn't it a taboo for military strategists to go sideways to me?"
Mr. Guo said: "Exactly. If we can find out where the Qin people's baggage is, we will defeat the enemy."
Zhang Noi asked: "Sir, what's your clever idea?"
Mr. Guo said: "The Qin people traveled along the mountain road, suddenly reached the South Pass, broke through the pass, and took Qifeng in just one day. They did not disturb the houses or plunder food and grass along the way, so what? There must be some other strategy for this."
Zhang Noi asked: "What's the plan?"
Mr. Guo said: "I am also puzzled by this. If a carriage is left in the mountains, it will inevitably be taken by others; if it is hidden in a valley, it is impossible to do so..."
Zhang He said: "It's like hiding in the city, what can I do?"
Mr. Guo suddenly realized: "Huayang?"
Zhang Zhuo said: "Huayang City wants to transport tens of thousands of grains, why would you rather Qin Qin millet?"
Mr. Guo said: "How can this be so?"
Zhang Ye said: "Looking at it from this perspective, we should check the transportation of grain at the beginning, rather than unsealing the seal."
Mr. Guo said: "More than twenty of us are gathered here, and only ten of us are left in Huayang. What can we do?"
Zhang Ye said: "Now that I have thought about it, I will plan it out. Sir, please don't make a fuss, for fear that it will be known to others."
After walking for a while, Guo Zhongjin said: "In front of you is the Guanyi." At this time, the sky was still dark, and the waning moon was hanging in the west. A road leading from north to south crossed in front of him. On the cross street, a hotel stood prominently, and it would never be mistaken.
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There were two people sitting at the door of the hotel, talking about something. When I got closer, I found that one of them was Uncle Tang. The other was extremely wretched, but he was talking to Uncle Tang with his teeth and claws. When he saw the three approaching, he stopped.
Shut up.
The three of them came over and saw that the door of the posthouse was not closed. Zhang Ye pretended to be Zhang Huang and said, "Is there anyone in the posthouse?"
The wretched man stood up and said, "Stop looking, the postmen have all been killed by the Qin people." Suddenly seeing Guo Zhongjin, he was surprised and said, "Dare...dare you be Guo Jun?"
Guo Zhongjin was not afraid of someone recognizing him. He remembered that he had stayed here for more than a day and someone recognized him. It was normal that he did not know him. He could not communicate with others, so he had to bite the bullet and stepped forward and said: "It's Guo.
, I forgive you for being low-minded, may I ask who your family name is?"
The man said: "I despise the Zeng family. I'm traveling three times. Because I happened to see Mr. Guo when I was traveling here, but I didn't recognize him clearly, so I asked him about it."
Zhang Ye said: "Since we are old friends, we should know why the door of the library is open."
Zeng Jidao: "Who is the young master, traveling with Guo Jun?"
Guo Zhongjin shouted: "How can you know the identity of the young master? Just answer my ears!"
Zeng Ji was obviously confused, but he did not dare to contradict him and said: "Young master, I don't have to ask, Guo Jun knows it himself. The people of Qin have passed away from now on, how can they abandon the palace and ignore it? It is destroyed by the people of Qin, and it does not concern others."
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Zhang Ye asked: "Who is in the building now?"
Zeng Jidao: "After the Qin people passed away, the building was empty. How could anyone be there?"
Zhang Ye said: "That's it, let's go into the museum."
Zeng Jidao: "The building is a public house. If you come in without invitation, you can steal or steal."
Zhang He said: "Now that Guo Jun is here, Guo Jun is also a postman, so why not go in with him?"
Guo Zhongjin said: "I honor the master's orders." He turned to Zeng Ji and said: "Young master, please come with us."
Zeng Ji quickly introduced Uncle Tang: "This man wanted to find some small jobs and get some food and clothing, so he came here."
Zhang He suppressed his laughter and pretended not to understand, saying: "That's it, let's go in together."
Zeng Ji understood that although Guo Zhongjin was the postman of Guanyi, and could almost be regarded as the owner of Guanyi when it was abandoned, he was the lowest among the three: the young master was the most noble, and this was
Everyone could tell that he was wearing a scholar's uniform; the person next to him was older and similar in appearance to Guo Zhongjin, and he should be Guo Jun's father and brother. He did not dare to neglect, lowered his head, carefully followed behind the three of them, and quietly
He beckoned Uncle Tang to follow him. Zhang Ye secretly saw all this in his eyes, and he could not associate this humble, kind-hearted, simple man with a knight who was good at fighting swords. - Could it be?
Is that old man wrong? This man is described as wretched, thin, as if he has no strength to tie a chicken, his eyes are dull, he is timid, fights with a sword? So brave? I'm afraid he can't even be naughty!
Chapter completed!