Mr. Kang was so anxious that he watched these people digging and digging in the sand, for fear that they would dig out the green mud beads that he wanted so much. He hesitated several times and wanted to rush over, but when he saw that they were about to The sword hanging on his waist shone with a cold light, which made him feel a little scared.
The pile of sand was dug deeper and deeper, and more and more things were unearthed. Finally, there was a pile of bones, a pile of clothes, and a pile of weapons and armor.
The skeletons were stark, each bone was bare, without any skin or flesh, and the cold light crisscrossed across them, making it difficult to distinguish the identities of these similar skeletons.
Several people rummaged through the pile of clothes, mostly wearing gray beards. Some turned up their sleeves, and you could see the word "内" embroidered inside, which was already a bit blurry.
Several people's hearts sank, and they turned to look at their weapons and armor.
The easiest way to identify one's identity is to start with the weapon. After careful comparison of the forging patterns, formats, and even markings, one can tell who owns the weapon.
This pile of weapons is extremely large, with over a thousand pieces. It seems that all the weapons in the train are in this place. Although it is covered with dust, the cold light is still dazzling under the sunlight.
Several people rummaged through their weapons with their heads down, their faces frighteningly gloomy.
Meng Suige held one of the big swords and said solemnly: "Sir, this is from the Department of Internal Security. The handle of the sword has the character "Yang" engraved on it."
Gu Chen came over with a pile of swords in his arms, and threw them to the ground with a clatter, causing sand and dust to fly. His voice was muffled: "Sir, these are from the Internal Security Department. You can even tell the standard patterns."
Yao Yaoti slipped a few crossbows and threw them on the ground: "Sir, these are the crossbows of the Ministry of War."
After seeing these things, several people felt extremely heavy.
The baggage team had been missing for so long, and the loss of life was something they had expected, but seeing this result happen, they still couldn't accept it from the bottom of their hearts.
Death is a journey to the same end. Being mentally prepared and accepting everything calmly are two different things.
It is difficult to accept that the colleagues who once fought side by side will turn into bones before our eyes and will never see each other again.
Han Changmu was also heartbroken, but the more pain he felt, the calmer he became. His expression was calm, without any disturbance, and his clear eyes were as deep as an ancient well and as quiet as stagnant water.
He turned to look at Helian Wenyuan, lowered his voice without concealing it, and deliberately shouted loudly to scare and threaten Kang Sabao and his party: "Brother Helian, please go with these two military masters and look at Mr. Kang and the others. Don't do it." They come closer, and they are not allowed to leave.”
Helian Wenyuan had been dumbfounded for a long time. He heard that Meng Sui, who was separated from them by a few people, was from the Ministry of War and the Department of Internal Security. He was a smart man and saw a glimmer of clarity from the clouds and fog.
The disappearance of the baggage train escorting military pay and defense plans was a secret in the court, but it failed to become a real secret.
After all, there are too many people handling it. If one person reveals a little bit, rumors will spread all over the sky.
Helian Wenyuan was a horse guide, but he was not an ordinary horse guide. He also heard about this incident. He pursed his lips. It seemed that they were people from the imperial court and were here to look for the baggage convoy.
This matter was too big for him to hear. If he heard too much, he might lose his life.
He nodded hastily: "Okay, sir, don't worry, I will never let them get even half a step closer, let alone let them leave." As he said that, he tightened his grip on his waist and slowly retreated to Master Kang and his party. In front of him, he suppressed his curiosity and turned his head away, trying not to look at Yao Yao and the others digging the sand.
The two messengers were sent by Xu Xiangli. When they arrived, they made it very clear that they would do whatever Han Changmu said.
They behaved even more simply and rudely. Without saying a word, they stood in front of Mr. Kang and his group, and slashed their swords across, making people tremble with fear.
Mr. Kang and the others were too close. Even though Han Changmu and the others had lowered their voices, there was deathly silence in the Jinbo Valley, and the voices still came through faintly.
Mr. Kang and Guard Li looked at each other in fear, and an ominous thought came to their minds at the same time.
These people wouldn't kill people and silence them.
It is difficult to be discovered by killing an individual, no, killing a group of people in Mohe Yanqi, and being buried by the wind and sand.
But now I can't run away.
Han Changmu stared intently at the deep sand pit that had been dug, and asked in a deep voice: "Didn't you see the baggage train?"
Meng Suige shook his head: "No."
Yao Yao said: "Sir, there are so many baggage vehicles, but these corpses cannot be buried in this sand pit."
Han Changmu nodded: "Perhaps the ruts left in the sea were left by others taking away the baggage trains."
Wang Xian thought for a while and said nonchalantly: "Sir, there is something fishy about this. The baggage cart is empty, so why take it with you? Carrying an empty baggage cart on the road in Mohe Yanqi is a complete burden. ."
Gu Chen stared into the distance and narrowed his eyes slightly: "Sir, the empty rut marks may also be caused by someone spreading suspicion." He stretched out his hand and touched the ground: "Leave the empty rut marks here. After leaving Jinbo Valley, leave another Put the money back and take it with you without leaving any trace."
Han Changmu waved his hand, called Helian Wenyuan over, and asked softly: "Brother Helian, do you know where the rut marks lead to."
Helian Wenyuan looked at Han Changmu at this time. Although his face was still the same, it looked like an evil ghost in his eyes. He couldn't help but feel frightened. He calmed down and realized that nothing was wrong along the way. There was no need to be afraid since they were not staying there, so he calmly said: "This is the direction to Gaochang Kingdom."
Han Changmu narrowed his eyes. Gaochang Kingdom and Qiuci Kingdom were far apart. However, according to the information he had found out before, it was Yang Youzi who colluded with the people of Qiuci Kingdom and robbed their money. But why did the rutted seal eventually lead to Gaochang Kingdom? .
Was it a deliberate cover-up by the person who stole the money, or was it actually someone else who stole the money?
He thought for a moment and ordered Meng Suige and others to continue digging sand pits to see if there would be any other discoveries. He then asked Helian Wenyuan to walk far away with him and tell the whole story about his purpose: "Helian Wenyuan Brother, now that the matter is over, I won’t hide it anymore, but I hope you won’t tell anyone about what I said to you today.”
Helian Wenyuan wanted to cover his ears and tell Han Changmu that he didn't want to hear anything and just wanted to be a conscientious ostrich guide.
But his mouth was obviously faster than his brain. He nodded seriously, almost raising his hand and swearing: "Don't worry, sir, I will never tell anyone."
Han Changmu said calmly: "Our group followed the sage's secret order and went to Hexi to investigate the missing payment case. We found out that the baggage truck finally appeared in Moheyanqi, so we took the risk to come here. Now It seems that the direction of the investigation is not wrong, but there will be some changes in the follow-up."
Helian Wenyuan guessed a few things. Although it was not detailed, it was almost the same. He did not show too much surprise and nodded: "Young master, if you have anything to do, just give me your instructions. Although I am just a common man, I will serve the country." Serving the people is our duty, and if the border is secure, our lives will be easier."
Han Changmu smiled and continued: "Now that the remains of the soldiers who escorted the baggage team have been found, we will be divided into two teams. One team will escort the remains back to the Fifth Beacon for temporary storage, while the other team will continue to trace the tracks in the direction where they disappeared. Go down."
Helian Wenyuan pursed his lips and said nothing more, listening attentively to Han Changmu's continued words.
Han Changmu frowned slightly: "I would like to ask Brother Helian whether he would like to be a guide with the team that continues the investigation, or with the team that escorts the remains back to the Fifth Beacon."
Helian Wenyuan was stunned for a moment.
Han Changmu told him frankly: "Brother Helian, I can't guarantee that none of my people are careful. Therefore, our discovery today will most likely alarm the other party."
"So, no matter which team you follow, there will be dangers." Helian Wenyuan smiled slightly, interrupted Han Changmu's words, and said calmly: "Master, everyone is afraid of death, and so am I, but I will never drag you down. As for the hind legs, I will obey the master’s orders.”
Han Changmu thought for a moment: "Then, Brother Helian, just follow me. Wherever I go, you can go."
Helian Wenyuan smiled: "Okay."
After talking about this matter, Meng Suige and others had dug the sand pit extremely deep, but except for a few scattered bones, they found nothing.
Han Changmu stood with his hands behind his hands, looking at these astonishing things quietly. He thought carefully before and after, and then slowly said: "Meng Suige, you take Gu Chen, Wang Xian, Chen Gui, and the two messengers. , continue tracing in the direction where the rut disappears, remembering to leave marks along the way."
Meng Suige nodded solemnly and said yes.
Han Changmu continued to give instructions to Yao Yao: "A Yao, you and Helian Wenyuan will follow me and escort these skeletons back to the Fifth Feng for temporary storage, and then follow the mark to meet up with Meng Suigai."
Yao Yao smiled and nodded heavily without hesitation.
Han Changmu arranged the follow-up matters and glanced at Mr. Kang and others with a heavy gaze.
Those cold eyes, like sharp knives, forced Mr. Kang to take a step back with a shiver.
He saluted Han Changmu from a distance, and said humbly and tremblingly: "Han, Mr. Han, don't worry, I, I will never say anything nonsense."
Han Changmu raised his eyelids and suddenly asked an irrelevant gossip: "Mr. Kang, there seem to be two people missing from your caravan."
Mr. Kang was stunned and hesitated: "Ah, yes, if Mr. Han didn't tell me, I, I would have forgotten."
Han Changmu raised his lips with a half-smile, and said coldly: "Master Kang, why don't you tell me the origins of the two missing people."
Mr. Kang was stunned for a moment. He didn't know what Han Changmu meant by asking these questions, but as long as he could divert this person's murderous intention, there was nothing he couldn't say.
