Chapter 6: There will be no future
In the desert, a dragon-clawed locust tree spreads its branches and leaves. Although the crown of the tree has long been covered by heavy snow, the branches like a crown cover protect the rest of Fang Yuan. The snow inside is less dense than other places. It is much shallower, and you can even vaguely see dead grass scattered among the snow.
Two old men in civilian clothes with white beards and hair were sitting on a small horse, with some wine and meat randomly placed between them, but neither of them had any intention of eating or drinking.
In the distance, there is a man holding a horse, looking at this place from a distance.
"Twenty years ago, you caught up with me here and watched me leave. Now it's my turn to see you off!" Shen Feng's voice was like a bell. He looked at Lu Congyi, a little sad and a little sarcastic: "Lucheng When you want to get rich, those guys can't wait to stretch out their claws, and you, the old guy, will look like an eyesore and want to kick you away!"
Lu Congyi chuckled, "It's been decades, and I'm still the same as before. I'm always so mean-mouthed. It's really easy to change your situation, but your true nature is hard to change."
"I'm already old, why should I move?" Shen Feng said. "You invited me here today, it's not just to say goodbye!"
"Of course!" Lu Congyi changed his posture, stamped his feet, and said: "I have worked here for thirty years and have feelings for Lu Cheng. I don't want anything to happen to him, but I don't understand this new general either. , I hope you will take more care of Lucheng."
Shen Feng laughed loudly, "Don't forget, I am a bandit. Although I can't see my sea arrest documents in the court's criminal department, you also know that there are always people who want my life."
"Old Shen, don't say such arrogant words. You and I have worked hard for Lucheng all our lives. You will never see anything happen to him. I understand this."
Shen Feng sneered: "The imperial court has negotiated peace with the Mongols, and Lucheng has set up a settlement market. What else can happen? I will have to worry about my safety next."
"Do you really think so?" Feng Congyi stared at Shen Feng, "You know, I always value your opinion. You are in the desert and have always been very well-informed about the news from the Mongols. If you say so, I will But I feel really relieved to leave!"
Shen Feng chuckled, looking away, but stopped talking.
Feng Congyi's heart sank little by little. He who knew Shen Feng knew that Shen Feng would definitely not bother to talk to him at this time.
"You mean, Lucheng will not stop?"
Shen Feng turned around and said, "A wolf travels a thousand miles to eat meat, and a dog travels a thousand miles to eat shit! Do you believe that the Meng people will just let Nanshan go?"
Feng Congyi shook his head, "The Meng people have always been determined to invade the Central Plains, but this time I can't see what they want to do?"
Shen Feng was silent for a moment, "Since Lao Wang died of illness, the Meng people have had internal disputes in order to compete for the throne, and they have fought each other to death, you know, right?"
"Of course I know, and I'm very happy! Lucheng has had a rare period of peace for a few years."
"Wuda won!" Shen Feng said simply.
"Wuda?" Feng Congyi murmured.
"This guy is more powerful than the Mongolian Lao Wang!" Shen Feng said: "He is also more ambitious. Not long after he took office, he went out of his way and signed a peace treaty with Dai Viet and set up a negotiation forum. But do you believe he wants to Is Vietnam going to coexist peacefully with us?"
"This man Wu Da is definitely our great enemy in Vietnam. It is not our great fortune that this man is in power, but what does he want to do?" Feng Congyi said.
"I don't know, but I know that Wu Da will definitely call." Shen Feng said coldly. "Some people in the court are self-righteous and think that negotiating peace with the Mongols can solve the border difficulties. Some people even He even thought that this was a good opportunity to make a fortune, so he used some means to get you away, and called in this Sima Rui. Even if I have never seen him, I can be sure that this guy is definitely not good at fighting, and he must be a good hand at making money."
"Don't be so arbitrary!" Feng Congyi shook his head and said: "This is just your speculation, Shen Feng, I won't say more. If it is true as you said, Lu Cheng still wants to entrust you, you must not do it because of When I leave, I will make a clean break with Lucheng. You also know that Lucheng is really doomed, and you will not have a hard time at Yingzuiyan."
Shen Feng sneered: "Can you guarantee that Sima Rui is willing to cooperate with me? Maybe this guy will plan to get my head to get rewards as soon as he comes!"
"General Sima, I don't want to say anything more, but you should trust Wang Min. You will contact him in the future. I have made all arrangements!"
"Did you hand over the first battalion to him?" Shen Feng said.
"If you don't give it to him, who else can you give it to?" Feng Congyi said: "He is capable and has worked with you before. He is a trustworthy person."
"This man's fighting skills are not bad, but can he really control the first battalion? I think he is a little less scheming!" Shen Feng said.
"I have arranged everything, don't worry!" Feng Congyi said. "No matter what tricks the Meng people want to play, as long as our two families work together, we can be safe."
"I hope so!" Shen Feng stood up and picked up the jug on the ground. Feng Congyi picked up two large bowls from the ground tacitly. Shen Feng filled the bowls with wine, threw away the jug, and picked up the big bowl. He raised it up and said, "I'm going to see you off today, and we'll never see you again!"
Feng Congyi sighed sadly. It was true that the reunion was indefinite. It was unlikely that he would return to Lucheng, and Shen Feng would never return to the Central Plains.
The two drank the wine in one gulp, looked at each other for a moment, and suddenly laughed loudly. In the midst of the laughter, Feng Congyi turned around and walked away, climbed on the horse brought by the guard, and ran towards Lucheng in the distance without looking back.
Shen Feng turned around, and the man who was traveling in the distance came over with his horse, "Uncle, is this man Old General Feng?"
Chen Feng touched her head, "Yes, he is leaving. I asked you to come with me today just to let you meet him. He also spoke for your father back then. Miaomiao, if he hadn't let him go , I can’t leave at all, you know, the Lucheng Army back then is not the Lucheng Army now!”
This person called Miaomiao was dressed in a bright red cloak and covered with red gauze. He was clearly the second in charge of Yingzui Rock, the Red Lady.
"Uncle, the Mongols have really negotiated peace with the imperial court, so why should we fight against them in the future?" asked the Red Lady.
"Of course!" Shen Feng chuckled and said: "They are going to set up a business in Lucheng. From now on, Lucheng will be lively, and there will be more and more caravans coming and going. Let's rob him. You forgot, we But if the horse bandits don’t rob, what will they eat?”
The matchmaker giggled, "So, we can make a fortune!"
"Of course!" Shen Feng said with a smile: "By the way, you told me that there is a guy named Yun Zhao who has extremely good archery skills. You want him to join the gang. How about it? Have you got him?"
The red lady sighed and said: "That guy is not willing to accept hard and soft words. He refused to agree to join the gang no matter what. During this period, I sent people to persuade him several times. When I was pushed hard, he actually said that he was... If you continue to harass someone who has paid us protection money, he will come to you and file a complaint."
Shen Feng laughed and said, "He is also an interesting person. Forget it. If you don't agree with each other, don't work together. If you don't want to, forget it."
Chapter completed!