Mang Shen could hear the truth in what the car owner said, but he didn't know how much was true or false. Seeing that the old man's conversation was extraordinary, he felt that he was definitely an extraordinary person, but he couldn't figure out who he was and why he chose to share a car with him. Just a coincidence?
The appearance of Jin Bi made all the young masters overjoyed. Originally, Lieutenant Daliang was confused, and the young masters already felt that the future of making contributions was bleak, and they regretted that they should not have come to this muddy water, and maybe even their lives would be lost. Now that I have met Jin Bi, although many people are not very familiar with him and he is not a family friend like Daliang Wei, I think he can still save his life. After all, he has to meet his father in the court every day.
But what was unexpected was that Jin Bi didn't even look at them in the slightest, and didn't even look at them. He only invited Daliang Lieutenant into the tent for a moment - certainly not enough to wash away the dust. Then a group of soldiers came over, front and back. Hold them between you and continue on your way. Don't they know it's dusk now? They haven't even eaten yet! The young masters secretly complained in their hearts, and even complained about Daliang Wei and Jin Bi, especially the latter, who could be regarded as the host after all!
Jin Biyi's arrangement was very reasonable. Although this group of people was passing through military camps, there were no obstacles. There were people checking the customs and defenses in advance along the way. The group went smoothly without any questioning, and they did not even stop until they reached the small town. Mang Shen was deeply shocked when he returned to his hometown: he had never thought that the military camps along the way could be so strict. The most impressive thing was that there was no smell of feces and urine in the camp. This was completely different from the stinky smell when he left. And he had only been away for three or four days. When I saw the small town from a distance, there was already a light of fire in front of me: Lord Xinling led his retainers out of the city to welcome him.
Lord Xinling first arranged for the guards to enter the city to receive food, and then met with Lieutenant Daliang. Unexpectedly, Lieutenant Daliang burst into tears when he saw Lord Xinling, which shocked Lord Xinling. Mr. Zhongyue came up in a hurry, supported Captain Daliang, and helped him to rest in the palace of the city lord. Lord Xinling bowed and greeted the princes and even the car owners. When he saw Mang Shen, he was still able to call him by his name: "Master Mang Ji is out again? He is worthy of Mang Mansion's reputation!" Then he met the owner of the car: "What is your honorific title for my father?"
The owner of the car said politely: "You're a shameless Tang family, go ahead and do it three times."
Lord Xinling said: "Uncle Tang worked hard."
Mang Shen said: "Uncle Tang explained the difficulty of Xingyang all the way, which made Shen ashamed."
Lord Xinling said: "If this is the case, I will learn from you soon!" Tang Shu even said "I don't dare".
After seeing them one by one, Lord Xinling asked Zhang Ye to lead the young masters into the city to receive the meal, and asked Mr. Xiahou to lead the car owners to rest outside the city while the city's sergeants would bring food out.
After all three groups of people were assigned, Lord Xinling led the remaining retainers back to the city. Lord Xinling entered the mansion to meet with Lieutenant Daliang.
Under Zhong Yue's comfort, Daliang Wei's mood became much more stable. Seeing Lord Xinling coming to the court, he quickly stood up to greet him and said politely: "I have no status, and I am disrespectful before you. It is a capital crime!" Lord Xinling returned the salute and said: "My husband has been disrespectful, so there must be something hidden. How about Daliang Lieutenant!"
When Wei Daliang asked, he lost his voice again and said: "I have no status. I learned before leaving that the seal has been lost! Daliang is in danger!" As soon as these words came out, the whole hall was shocked, and Lord Xinling and others also changed their expressions. But Lord Xinling quickly calmed down and signaled the guests on the left and right to guard the door. The diners naturally knew the dangers and were extra careful not to let anyone else get close. Lord Xinling then motioned to Lieutenant Daliang to sit down. Zhong Yue warmed another glass of wine. Lieutenant Daliang drank it all in one gulp, and then he calmed down a little.
Lord Xinling said: "May I ask Captain Daliang, how is the situation in Daliang?"
Lieutenant Daliang choked again and said: "The seal has been lost, Daliang is in danger!" Mr. Zhongyue, who was sitting nearby, quickly came over to comfort him. Lieutenant Daliang suppressed his sorrow and said: "I am in a state of confusion and it is difficult to express my feelings. My colleagues from the Lu family and Kun Zhong all know my feelings and can inquire with me."
Lord Xinling was surprised and said: "Who is Lu's Kunzhong? I didn't see Daliang Wei introduce him to me, so I missed him in person!"
Wei Daliang was also surprised and said: "This is my crime! I should go to Lu Bo and Zhong to accuse me."
Just as he was talking, Mr. Xiahou, who was sent to arrange the car owner, came in. Regardless of the many people waiting in the hall, he went directly to Lord Xinling, leaned down and whispered a few words. Lord Xinling smiled and said, "Just now, Captain Daliang mentioned it, but Mr. Xiahou made up for it." Turning to the crowd, he said, "Kunzhong Lu, Mr. Follow me to the door. After Mr. Xinling went out, he only took a quick look, then walked straight to the two people standing outside the door, bowed deeply, and said: "There is no shame, no appearance, mundane affairs are too complicated, and no recognition of talents! Fortunately, Mr. Xiahou has a keen eye. Otherwise, I missed it in person. Please forgive me!"
Lieutenant Daliang also said politely: "A certain person has a disturbed mind and is unable to recruit talented people immediately. He will be punished by death!"
The Lu brothers hurriedly returned the greeting and said: "Business opportunities are cheap, so how dare you trouble the young master or Daliang Lieutenant? But if you have a drink and a meal, you will feel a great virtue!"
Mr. Xinling said: "The supper has been served in the hall. I hope that the two gentlemen will not incriminate me and come together to talk about it. I don't dare to say anything to wash away the dust. Let's have a drink!" After saluting again and again, the Lu brothers moved to the hall. Mr. Xinling walked with him for a few steps, then suddenly stopped and whispered to Mr. Xiahou: "There is a Tang family among the car owners. You should be more careful. If there is anything you can do, please come and talk to me." Mr. Xiahou took the order and left.
After the Lu brothers came to the hall, they refused to sit down and only stood in front of the door. Mr. Zhongyue saw that the Lu brothers were restrained, so he took another set of seats, placed them on the lower bunk, and said to the Lu brothers: "It's a matter of confidentiality. Please ask Kun Zhong to come and sit down." Then the two brothers sat down.
Lord Xinling said: "Weizun of Daliang is not in good health. Please ask Kun Zhong to briefly describe the situation in Daliang."
The Lu brothers looked at each other, and it was Lu Bo who said: "The common people have received the order from the prince's mansion and must send the Daliang captain out of Daliang."
As soon as this statement came out, it was surprising. Lord Xinling said: "The order of my family? Where to start? Whose order?"
Lu Bo said: "It's Mr. Huang, a retainer of the king."
Daliang Wei said: "I went to the government to find a plan, and the gentlemen came up with this good plan."
Lord Xinling said: "Liang Daliang went to the mansion to ask for advice? What does he mean?"
Lieutenant Daliang turned his eyes almost foolishly for several times before he came back to his senses and said: "General Mangmao said that when the young master went out into battle, there was not enough food and grass, so he ordered me to go to the young master's house to find a plan before going out into battle. The elders called a few people. Sir, come up with this plan.”
When Lord Xinling saw that Captain Daliang's words were untrue, he thought it would be difficult to clear up the matter, so he might as well investigate again after returning home, so he asked: "Will the grain ship leave Daliang smoothly? How is Daliang's alertness?"
Lu Bo said: "The common people were entrusted by Mr. Huang and arranged overnight to sell rice at Mipu, sell carts in Xingyang, clothes and armor, etc., and everything was ready. Lieutenant Daliang came to escort the boat in person, and everything went smoothly on the way."
Seeing that his words were unjust, Lord Xinling had no choice but to ask directly: "How about unsealing?"
Lu Bo said: "Halfway through the boat, I saw fire rising in the south sky, and there were sounds of fighting. Lieutenant Daliang knew that Qifeng had fallen."
