Although Helian Wenyuan was severely short of money, he still retained the last trace of sanity.
In other words, the eight hundred tea coupons were not enough for him to risk his life for just one trip.
The wind gradually became stronger, blowing through the tattered wine cover, making a constant rattling sound.
Mohe Yanqi is windy and sandy, and it gets colder earlier than elsewhere. Entering Mohe Yanqi at this time of year is tantamount to seeking death.
He thought carefully for a moment, then bowed his hand to Wang Xian with an apologetic look on his face: "It is too dangerous to enter Mohe Yanqi at this time of year. I really can't do this business, please forgive me."
Wang Xianyuan had no intention that this person would risk his life because of the eight hundred tea coupons. Although the eight hundred tea coupons were worth a lot, they were not enough to save a life. When he said this, he actually wanted to test it out. , if this matter can really be settled, naturally everyone will be happy. If not, then there will be a young envoy.
If a minor envoy is more senior than his official, what he cannot accomplish will be accomplished by a minor envoy. Otherwise, how could he be a minor envoy?
Wang Xian was not aggressive, and left a leeway in his words so that they could meet again in the future: "It doesn't matter, I can't force others to do anything." He took out two taels of silver, put it gently on the food table, and said with a gentle smile: "However, Brother Helian cannot spend money on this drink."
Helian Wenyuan's eyebrows were deep and he repeatedly declined: "How can this be done? It won't work, it won't work. The money for the drink is nothing."
The business in this dilapidated wine shop was so deserted that it was heartbreaking. Wang Xian and Helian Wenyuan had been drinking and talking for a long time. Except for them, no one walked into the wine shop, and no one even glanced at them when they passed by outside.
It's really too shabby and doesn't even have a decent door. It's bearable when the weather is warm, but now it's cold and the wind is blowing. Sitting in a wine shop that doesn't even have a door, it's going to be freezing cold.
Business was deserted, and the old woman lay with her head bent on the bed. The more she sat, the less energetic she became, and she began to doze off little by little.
Wang Xian murmured at the old woman: "Brother Helian, please accept it quickly. Just think of it as a little bit of my kindness to treat the illness and give medicine to the aunt." He smiled and said: "Brother Helian is kind-hearted, and I am also a person who does good deeds every day. Although our business has not been negotiated, Brother Helian is my brother. I have to go to Brother Helian's house to bother me when I have time. I hope Brother Helian will not shut me out."
Helian Wenyuan readily accepted the money and laughed loudly without any hesitation: "Since Brother has said this, I won't give in to anything anymore. As long as Brother doesn't dislike it, I can handle the wine and mutton."
Although Wang Xian is a secret agent in the Internal Security Department, he works as a watchman walking around the streets at night, and during the day he is a member of a gang of footmen. He also works as a coachman and as a porter, and the friends he makes are all honest Cheerful little people.
I'm used to being a low-key person. After returning to the Internal Security Department, I always feel a little out of place and alienated from the superior Internal Security Department.
Seeing Helian Wenyuan, such a cheerful person, he felt very happy and laughed loudly: "Okay, I will definitely come and drink with Brother Helian until we get drunk."
Although the business was not concluded, they made an appointment to have a drink. Wang Xian felt very happy when he thought of this, and he wanted to hum a little tune happily.
Back at the Chengxi Inn, Wang Xian told the other three people the results of his discussion with Helian Wenyuan.
Gu Chen caressed the string of beads hanging on his wrist unhurriedly, with a look on his face that he had been practicing for a long time, and his heart was calm, but he glanced at Meng Suigai from time to time, and his sneer and wait-and-see attitude showed what was in his heart, and Not so calm.
Meng Suige had been following Han Changmu and was used to taking orders from him. He was also familiar with his style of doing things. He looked at the slightly bitter tea and thought for a moment, then said: "In that case, let's wait until the young envoy arrives before looking for He." Let’s talk about it in detail, Lian Wenyuan.”
"Some people, without instructions from the top, become useless trash and can't do anything." Gu Chen sneered in a sinister manner.
Meng Suijie's anger suddenly came out of Lao Gao. He was originally thinking that Han Changmu would be arriving soon, so he would be patient and try not to conflict with Gu Chen in the past few days.
However, what is tolerable is unbearable.
Meng Suige slapped the food table hard and cursed: "Gu, don't be so shameless."
Gu Chen patted his face and sneered tepidly: "You gave me your face, so you have no face. You should keep it to yourself, so as not to lose face in public."
"..." Meng Sui choked.
Gu Chen continued to sneer.
Just kidding, he, Gu Chen, has been in the east city of Chang'an City for more than 20 years. He is also a famous Sai Banxian'er. He defeated half the street with his sharp tongue. How can he be afraid of this guy who can't even curse and saw his mouth? Half a size like a gourd.
When it comes to verbal quarrels, not only is he not afraid of the half-year-old Meng Suigai, he is also not afraid of Han Changmu.
A child from an aristocratic family like Han Changmu, who is determined to become an official, has studied to death. The imperial examination is a good material. If he scolds the public, huh, he is not as good as the aunt who sells imperial food in the street.
Give him a street, and he can scold these innocent children of aristocratic families until they take off.
Meng Sui's face flushed red, he slapped the table and stood up. He rolled up his sleeves and was about to start fighting.
Gu Chen was not afraid of Meng Suigai when it came to verbal fights, and he was even less afraid of fighting.
He stepped on the bed and stared at Meng Suigai.
Seeing two people who were about to start fighting if they disagreed, the man who had been watching the excitement and said nothing casually added to the anger: "Lao Gu, Captain Meng, you want to fight outside, don't fight here, fight It’s not cost-effective to have to pay for broken things.”
Wang Xian hugged Meng Suige and took him away from the battle. He looked back and smiled bitterly: "Chen Gui, please don't add fuel to the fire."
The man Chen Gui had a face as white as jade, and a gentle and scholarly manner. He pursed his lips and smiled softly: "Am I adding fuel to the fire? I am clearly fanning the fire with a fan."
Of the three people in this room, none of them were more powerful than Wang Xian. He couldn't afford to offend any of them, so he could only coax and persuade him to get through these days.
Hearing Chen Gui's words, he choked, suppressed the anger that rushed to his head, dragged Meng Suigai, and whispered: "Meng Xiaowei, Meng Xiaowei, let's go out and drink. In a few days, Shao The messenger is coming, just be patient, and it will be over."
Meng Suige slowly calmed down. He understood Gu Chen's distrust of his young envoy. He understood it, but he could not tolerate this man's slander and contempt for Han Changmu.
There is a knife in the head, and you will be a hero if you can endure it.
He clenched his fists, held back the breath, and said with a hateful voice through gritted teeth: "Let's go, Brother Wang, let's have two more drinks."
Wang Xian patted Meng Suigai on the shoulder and smiled: "Brother will accompany you throughout the whole drinking session."
Seeing Meng Suige and Wang Xian walking away, Chen Gui pressed Gu Chen's shoulders and said in confusion: "Lao Gu, you have always been the most stable, why did you just dislike Meng Xiaozi along the way? Yeah." He chuckled: "Maybe you are jealous because he became a captain at such a young age."
Gu Chen sarcastically said: "Am I jealous of him? Captain Cheng was still a girl, and I was jealous too!" The smile on his face gradually became deeper and colder: "I don't dislike him, I just hate these two. I personally can’t believe it.”
Chen Gui thought about it and said: "These two people are young and have a noble demeanor. They don't seem to be able to endure hardships and are reliable. They really can't be trusted." He paused and said: "We people, but we have so many heads." Don't run errands in your belt. If you don't have a strong leader who can resist the problem, it's a trivial matter if you can't do it well. If you don't save your head, you'll be dead."
Gu Chen glanced at Chen Gui coldly, and said with something in his words: "It's a small thing if you have a lost head, but it's a big deal if you can't do the errand well. Chen Gui, although we people are all shady, we can still do it." The errands are all for the country and the people, so don’t have any evil intentions."
Chen Gui's face darkened a little, and he smiled coyly: "How could that be possible?"
Gu Chen raised his head and looked at the high beams. Spider silk hung down and fluttered in the wind.
He turned his eyes and looked deeply at Chen Gui, and said sternly: "No matter how much we don't deal with them, it's a private matter, but in official matters, we can't be careless at all. Not to mention that you and I both know what Mr. Yang is like. It’s not about colluding with outsiders and bringing trouble to the imperial court, but for the sake of your and my own reputation, we must get this job done even if we risk our lives.”
Chen Gui's face became even more ugly, and he smiled awkwardly: "I know, Lao Gu, don't worry, I know all these things."
Gu Chen took a deep look at Chen Gui. This man had been in the school for a long time. Not only was he no better at distinguishing right from wrong than before, but he was also confused about big things. He sneered softly: "I hope so."
The sky was slightly bright, and the bright red clouds on the horizon slowly dissipated, revealing a clear blue sky. The sky without clouds was an endless stretch of loneliness.
The wind and sand in the Hexi area are strong, and after crossing the border of Ganzhou, the sky is filled with strong winds and yellow sand.
The wind blows non-stop in the morning, and the whining sound is like the unstoppable roar of beasts in the mountains. The strong wind picks up loess and gravel and hits the body, making it cold and hard.
A thick cloud of yellow dust rolled out from the morning light in the east, like countless wind blades piercing the yellow sand and dust.
In the dust, there were huge black shadows, slowly moving to the west.
The clatter of horse hooves was slowly approaching in a chaotic manner.
The sound of horse hooves was also mixed with the lingering sound of bells.
The sun gradually became brighter, dispersing the dark shadows, revealing the spectacular procession.
In the team, there were old men full of vicissitudes of life, young men who were still childish, and young adults who were capable and strong and not easy to mess with at first sight.
At the head of the team were two lean and short men, riding tall horses. Among the mixed young and middle-aged people behind them, an old man, a half-year-old child and a tightly wrapped girl were particularly conspicuous.
This team is the escort team led by Li Yushan, but these people are no longer as high-spirited as they were when they just left Fenglingdu.
