In the cabin.
Zhang Yue was sleeping soundly and was a little unhappy after being patted awake, almost wanting to get angry in bed.
But I heard the other person say, 'It's me'.
Zhang Yue woke up immediately, it was Tang Jiu's voice.
Zhang Yue stood up and said, "How is it? Is there anything important?"
He was sleeping on the bench in the cabin. Tang Jiu whispered: "Put on your clothes first and wake up Huang Xiucai!"
Zhang Yue nodded when he heard this, and immediately called Huang Haoyi, who was sleeping on the bench opposite the tea table, several times. Seeing that he didn't wake up, Zhang Yue didn't say much and kicked him in the knee.
"It's not too late to study tomorrow..." Huang Haoyi muttered.
"Brother Huang, get up."
"What's the matter?"
"There are thieves robbing the river!"
Zhang Yue was shocked when he heard this, and immediately remembered the story of Journey to the West.
After Tang Seng's father won the first prize and became a local official, he was killed by river thieves and his body sank into the river. Jiang Thief then assumed the identity of Tang Seng's father, took in his wife, and assumed his identity to become a local official.
This story is not original in Journey to the West, but was first recorded in Taiping Guangji about Cui Weizi. This story about Cui Weizi tells the story of an official named Cui during the Tianbao period of the Tang Dynasty who also had the same encounter with Tang Monk's father.
At this time, the adaptation was not a myth. The Jianghuai River bandits have been recorded since the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty. After the Anshi Rebellion, they openly robbed tribute ships and watercrafts, killed court officials traveling to and from the Jianghuai River, and even the prime ministers were robbed and killed.
Therefore, it is no wonder that Tang Dynasty created this story when his heart was still frightened.
Du Mu once wrote "Li Taiwei's Book on River Thieves" and described the ferocity of Jianghuai river thieves.
...Only when there are three or two boats with a hundred or fifty people, and no less than thirty or twenty people at the bottom, are they willing to commit robberies and rob and kill merchants...
At the end of the Tang Dynasty, Wang Xianzhi, the Huangchao Uprising, the infamous Caizhou Army, and the Jianghuai River Bandits were the backbone of them.
In the Song Dynasty, although the thieves who robbed the Jianghuai River had restrained a lot, they still often appeared on the Jianghuai River. After killing people and taking wealth, they sank at the bottom of the river, leaving no trace.
After listening to Tang Jiu's words, Huang Haoyi was frightened and said, "This is of great concern. It's not easy for a soldier like you to talk nonsense."
Tang Jiu heard this and said, "Huang Xiucai just won't listen. Zhang Xiucai is coming with me!"
Zhang Yue had already put on his clothes and said to Huang Haoyi: "Tang Jiu was originally an arresting envoy. He has walked on more bridges than we have walked. Brother, I have said that you must obey his orders all the way. Brother Huang, don't do it." Talk more. We just listen to your orders."
After hearing what Zhang Yue said, Huang Haoyi nodded and said nothing.
Tang Jiu said, "Get dressed quickly. Don't disturb others. Wake up with me. Don't make any sound unless I'm told."
While Huang Haoyi was getting dressed, he said, "I don't know if I will take care of it, but will Yu Hou and the others do it?"
"Let's get dressed before asking, otherwise the whole ship will be alarmed and the thieves will be aware of it," Tang Jiuyan said.
Zhang Yue nodded and patted Ma Wu awake again, while Huang Haoyi woke up the book boy. As for his two soldiers and followers, they were drinking and playing with Marquis Yan Yu in the upper cabin last night, so they did not sleep with them. .
Everyone put on their clothes, simply packed their important luggage, and then left.
Zhang Yue also had mixed feelings in his heart at this moment. When he was walking on the Qu River and the Qiantang River, he often saw thousands of people holding swords and swords, wearing leather and wooden armor, holding up flags, patrolling the countryside during the day, or making noises everywhere. .
Everyone knows that these people are 'vegetable eaters and demons', so they are on strict alert along the way. But Tang Jiu was the only one who acted as if nothing happened, drinking and sleeping all day long.
Huang Haoyi also ridiculed him several times.
Unexpectedly, when the ship arrived at Jianghuai for a while, although Tang Jiu was still drinking, he would patrol the deck from time to time.
For example, tonight, there was still a bright moon hanging high in the sky, and it was not a dark and windy night. But now at the fourth watch, Tang Jiu not only stayed awake, but also slapped everyone awake and told them that the boat was coming from behind. On board was actually a frightened river robber.
Although Zhang Yue said that he didn't believe it at least 60 to 70%, he thought that it was his first time to go out and he had no experience at all. It was okay to be cautious ten thousand times, but it would be bad if he was bold once, so he listened to Tang Jiu's words and returned Called Huang Haoyi who was a little disapproving.
Several people left the cabin door together and came to the right side of the boat. They saw that the boat was parked in the middle of the river. The bright moon hung high in the east, illuminating the bright water nearby. There were no thieves or thieves robbing the river. There were only A firewood boat was hung next to the boat.
Huang Haoyi saw this and said, "Did you fool me into coming here in the middle of the night?"
But I heard Tang Jiu say: "I have all my luggage on my back, so I can get off the boat."
Everyone got off the boat.
Huang Haoyi was shocked and said: "Isn't this abandoning the ship? Didn't you ask Du Guan and Marquis Yu to know about it?"
"We'll let you know after we get off the boat," Tang Jiu said with a straight face, "If Huang Xiucai doesn't get off the boat, let's get off first. I seem to hear the sound of the oars paddling."
After hearing this, Huang Haoyi got excited and immediately climbed out of the boat with the book boy. Soon Ma Wu also got off the boat.
Only Zhang Yue and Tang Jiu were left beside the boat.
Zhang Yue said: "I will inform the generals, and I will leave after hearing from Marquis Yu! We cannot abandon our friendship for such a long time on the same ship."
"Sanlang, there is only this firewood boat with six or seven people. If there are more people, the boat will sink!"
Zhang Yue was embarrassed for a while and said: "At least say something and leave like this. What do you want me to do..."
While he was talking, a whistle sounded, and Zhang Yue's expression changed involuntarily.
At this time, the west string of the ship made a loud paddling sound. Suddenly, the whole ship sank to the west, and a sound of pedaling on the ship's planks was heard.
"That's too late!"
Tang Jiu's expression condensed, and he immediately hugged Zhang Yue and jumped under the boat.
Just when Zhang Yue was about to smash into the boat together, he grabbed a cable, which stopped the falling force, and then they fell into the firewood boat together.
"Cut the rope!"
Tang Jiu drank ferociously.
Ma Wu had already raised his knife, cut the cable, and then turned the boat upside down.
At this time, a shrill scream sounded!
It was the voice of the boatman at the helm.
While in the boat, Zhang Yue suddenly remembered that when he crossed the river, the weather was very cold, and the boatman had given him a bowl of wine to warm his body.
Thinking of this, Zhang Yue worked hurriedly for a while, then grabbed the oar and paddled.
Huang Haoyi, Ma Wu, and the book boy were so frightened that their legs went weak. Seeing Zhang Yue's behavior, they quickly picked up the oars and rowed.
The boat instantly drew a stone's throw away.
When Tang Jiu saw this scene, he smiled, held his sword in hand and stepped on the string of the boat to look at the boat just now!
At this time, the ship was in chaos!
"There are thieves robbing the river!" someone shouted.
Then I heard several thump thumps as something heavy fell into the river.
Zhang Yue buried his face and did not dare to look back, his teeth could not help chattering, but he still held the oar in his hand and rowed towards the river bank.
…
The night passed.
Two of the Wu family's ships sank, and the remaining three were able to fight off the invading river thieves, but all of them were pierced by the bottom of the ship and had to be rowed to the river bank and stranded.
Zhang Yue, Tang Jiu and others rowed the boat to Wu Anshi.
But among the reeds, there were hundreds of people guarding the beach with bows, arrows and swords. When Zhang Yue and the others rowed the boat closer, they actually alerted the other party. When Zhang Yue and Huang Haoyi appeared, they let them in, but they still looked wary.
After what happened last night, Zhang Yue and Huang Haoyi both looked shocked.
When he saw Wu Anshi, he was as frightened as a bird. However, when he saw Zhang Yue and Huang Haoyi, he jumped up from the mound, ran close to them and hugged them, saying, "It's great to see you!"
Zhang Yue and Huang Haoyi had just come to their senses at this moment.
Huang Haoyi couldn't help crying on the spot when he thought of what happened last night.
Zhang Yue was also speechless.
"Yesterday I heard that Sanlang and Shilang's ship sank. I thought something bad happened to you two. Not only did Wu lose two close friends, but also how he would explain to Jiangdong's elders when he returned to Beijing the next day. But I didn't expect to be here again. It’s really great to meet you two. I really don’t know what to say to fully express my joy.”
Wu Anshi wiped away tears and said.
Zhang Yue could tell that the other party's words came from true feelings. He didn't expect that such a second-generation ancestor would be very interested in him. This was really unexpected.
Zhang Yue also clasped his fists and said, "I miss you Mr. Lao Dalang. Everything is fine, but...just..."
Wu Anshi also noticed it at this time and asked: "Yes, Sanlang, does Yan Yuhou and Zhang Du care about their people?"
Before Zhang Yue could answer, Tang Jiu clasped his fists beside him and said, "The thieves came last night. I was waiting for them to escape in a hurry. Marquis Yu, I will fight with all my strength. I'm afraid..."
Zhang Yue couldn't help but blush after hearing this.
Wu Anshi sighed after hearing this: "Marquis Yu, both of you have been following my father for many years. They are destined to suffer this fate. I don't know how to see my father when I go back. But finally, Sanlang and Silang saved their lives! Yes! Yes, I see this strong man has been following Saburo."
Zhang Yue said: "Dalangjun, this Tang Jiu was originally an envoy to arrest. He was assassinated and sent to this county for committing crimes. Now he comes to Beijing with me. If he hadn't risked his life to save him last night, I'm afraid Brother Huang and I would have been..."
Tang Jiu couldn't help but be stunned after hearing this. He had been in the Yamen for many years, so why didn't he know what Zhang Yue meant.
He thought Zhang Yue would blame him for what happened last night.
Unexpectedly, he didn't care about it, and recommended himself to Wu Anshi in this way, leaving him with the opportunity to escape from joining the army.
Wu Anshi couldn't help but say after hearing this: "What a strong man, Sanlang, Silang is my good friend. If you save his life, you save my life. Please accept my respects from Wu!"
Having said this, Wu Anshi bowed down casually.
Tang Jiu hurriedly stepped forward and knelt down to help him: "I can't help it. With your status as a gentleman, how can you defeat a thief like me and join the army? I really don't dare."
"If that's the case, the hero who saved the lives of my two friends will be my brother Wu from now on!" Wu Anshi insisted on bowing down.
Tang Jiu on the side was extremely moved.
Zhang Yue was very moved when he saw Wu Anshi's behavior. Although he clearly knew that he was trying to win over someone, how could he say that there was emotion in flattery. What's more, Wu Anshi was still in the same situation when he suddenly encountered a disaster. Zhang Yue could no longer treat him as an ordinary friend.
Huang Haoyi also felt the same as Zhang Yue.
The more Zhang thought of this, he looked back and suddenly saw two women wearing curtains and hats beside Wu Anshi.
At this moment, it seemed that a woman was looking at him. Although there was a hanging veil, Zhang Yue could still feel it subtly.
Zhang Yue inadvertently blushed slightly.
ps: I drank some wine and wrote slower. This chapter of the New Year is a bit thrilling, but the danger has passed.
Finally, I wish everyone good luck in the New Year, all the best, and a happy New Year!
