"You go first. Then I will send someone to pretend to pursue you. Don't worry, they will never catch up with you. This is also to avoid questioning by other leaders."
Han Yaoquan took the initiative to explain and specifically warned Lu Buming not to worry because he was afraid that Lu Buming would panic when the time came.
"Understood, it's okay to lie to other people. After all, I can't harm you, General. But General, are you really not going to leave with us? What if the time comes and something bad happens?"
Lu Buming said worriedly, seeming to be worried about Han's desire for power, and also giving people a sense of fear for his own safety.
To outsiders, they would think that he needed Han Yaoquan's protection, so he tried his best to persuade him.
"There is no way, I can't let go of my brothers, and only with these brothers can I be considered a leader. Without these brothers, I am nothing."
Han Yaoquan saw it clearly. It was just that he and Lu Buming had left. So what if they arrived at the King of Henan? He had no one and no subordinates. He was nothing. Lu Buming still had an identity. What did he have? He was just a refugee army.
Therefore, he is unwilling to give up his foundation. Even if he wants to surrender, he must bring his own people to surrender, not just himself and some personal guards.
"Well, I have to leave too. I don't need any gold or silver, so I'll give it all to the general." Lu Buming said on his own initiative, grateful to Han Yaoquan for his help. This was the money he had to sacrifice his life to escape the disaster.
"My lord, you are so polite. How can I accept this money? I will treat it as protecting my lord's assets. Please rest assured that when the King of Henan comes, he will definitely not lose any money."
Han Yaoquan promised that he was different from those leaders who only paid attention to money and beauty. He cherished his life more. If he got these things, he would have to spend them with his life. Otherwise, if he didn't hold the cliff bi in his hand, someone would put it on his body. Weights.
"No matter what, you can give points to the brothers. You also want to thank them for their cooperation, right? Just think of it as giving these brothers some money to buy drinks."
Lu Buming's emotional intelligence is on the line here and he is determined to give away the money. Once he leaves, the property left behind will definitely be robbed. It is better to give it away as a favor now.
I'm afraid Mrs. Zhao didn't expect that her so-called saving money would end up making such a large donation to buy lives. She couldn't see clearly that the general trend of the world was like this. She thought about saving more and more, but in the end not only did she The money saved must be paid out, and some compensation must be paid.
The Lu family was okay, but they still had their lives saved if they lost money. The other aristocratic families probably never dreamed that one day they would be backlashed and massacred by the refugee army they once controlled. They didn't even have time to put up any strong resistance, and they died. .
I didn’t want to help the victims, but one day I thought about imposing exorbitant taxes and miscellaneous taxes. When the rebellion started, I thought it was a small problem, so I just suppressed it. I didn’t give the tenant farmers a chance to work. Now the tenant farmers won’t let them live anymore. I can only say karma.
"Well, it would be disrespectful for me to think that the Duke actually has such an idea. He is willing to do charity and charity. When the time comes, everyone will know that it is the Duke's kindness. It is no wonder that the Duke has accumulated such a reputation."
Seeing Lu Buming's sincerity, Han Yaoquan no longer shied away, nodded and agreed, and the two parties were almost at the point of negotiation.
The two of them were polite for a while, and Han Yaoquan took the initiative to leave. After all, he still had to prepare for the release of the people at night and wanted to shirk the responsibility.
It takes a lot of preparation. Although everyone knows that he let him go, he can't admit it. He needs to find evidence to prove that he didn't let him go on purpose.
After seeing Han Yaoquan out, Lu Buming walked inside to prepare the carriage and some intelligence evidence to gain trust.
After he packed up his books and letters, he went to see how his mother and Zhao Luofu were doing. Zhao Luofu was not seen on the carriage, but his mother ordered people to carry gold and silver.
"Mother, where is Luo Fu?" Lu Buming was a little confused and asked directly. Didn't he just tell me to bring everyone together?
"You're not going to take them with you when you run for your life. You have to bring them less gold and silver. Are you confused?" Pulling Lu Buming aside, Mrs. Zhao whispered, with a confused expression on her face.
"Mother, you, they are my wife and daughter." After hearing Zhao's words, Lu Buming was stunned for a moment, and immediately realized what Zhao meant, showing a shocked look.
"She's not a wife. She didn't even give birth to a son for you. Isn't she just a burden? I saw that she was respectful and filial before, so I didn't care. Now, when you have to run for your life, why are you taking them with you? Why don't you bring more gold? .”
Zhao said ruthlessly that although Zhao Luofu was very in line with her wishes and was respectful and filial, the two children were both daughters, and not being able to give birth to a son was considered an original sin in her eyes.
It was fine when there was no chaos in the past. Although he thought the other party was useless, Zhao Luofu was extremely filial and spoke pleasantly. He made her happy and she didn't bother to care.
Now that the war is in such chaos, at a time of life and death, Zhao Luofu can carry as much gold and buy as many women as the same weight. Zhao Luofu is just a toy to please her, and there is no need to care about life or death.
"Mother, I don't agree!" Lu Buming said hard. This was his wife. How could he escape without them just because he wanted to bring more gold and silver?
"Are you stupid too? At this time, are you going to piss me off to death? How could I have a son like you? I have worked so hard to raise you since you were a child, and your father is not here..."
Zhao pretended to cry and tried her best, but Lu Buming, a filial son, could not avoid this trick. Lu Buming would often give in when she cried. Except when the damn Siqin Mi was around, she was invincible at other times.
Now Lu Buming listens to her, and feels more and more that Si Qin Mi died. Of course, she selectively ignored it, because Si Qin Mi persisted in her own opinions and did good things that benefited the people, so she survived and was not affected by refugees. impact.
She also ignored that it was she who asked Lu Buming to marry Zhao Luofu. She said it was as good as it was at first, but now she feels that any woman can replace him. The value of a person can be measured in money, and there is no treasure that could not be exchanged for a thousand dollars before.
Then Lu Buming softened and was so worried that he did not dare to disobey Zhao. He quickly found a reason to persuade him: "The gold and silver must be left to Han Yao, so that they are willing to let us go. We can't pretend to be bribed with gold and silver." There is a lot of gold and silver, so it is just right to bring Luofu and the others."
"You didn't lie to me?" Ms. Zhao was a little suspicious, half believing it or not. How could it be such a coincidence?
"My promise, there is nothing false! I have promised to keep most of the gold and silver, and bribe Han to let us escape!"
The relationship of priority was reversed, but it didn't matter anymore. After saying this, Lu Buming's expression became firm, because this was the truth, and he was not afraid to ask questions.
"Well then, take them with you. When should we leave? It should be today! It will be too late tomorrow and the day after."
Zhao was doubtful. At the same time, her thoughts of escaping from Yindu became stronger and stronger, and she couldn't wait to leave immediately.
"It's going to be a little later, let's eat first, and we'll set off in the evening to avoid the crowds and eyeliners." Lu Buming said after thinking, and the darkness was conducive to all aspects of operations, so no one paid attention.
"Okay, let me see which things are more valuable. Let's bring them all. After all, it's not so good to meet the King of Henan with nothing."
After hearing this, since these slightly expensive things cannot be brought, then more expensive things can only be brought, and Zhao started to investigate again.
"Bandits, robbers, these are pure gold, silver, and expensive jewelry. Are these all going to be left to them? Bandits..."
Seeing the gold and silver being moved out, Mrs. Zhao felt distressed again, cursing Han Yaoquan and these refugee soldiers as bandits and robbers, but thinking of her own life, she had no choice but to move the luggage out unwillingly.
These were all the things she had worked hard to save, and now they were giving them away for free. Siqin Mi felt even more distressed than before when she gave him rice and borrowed food. These were the wealth accumulated by the Duke of Zhenguo from generation to generation. Originally, They were all meant for her to use, but now they are gone.
Seeing that Lu Buming had covered it up, he felt much relieved. He really couldn't agree with his mother's idea. Wife and daughter were much more important than gold, but he couldn't disobey his mother. Listening to his mother's words, he could only smile bitterly.
After Zhao had exchanged his luggage and felt that he could free up space for Zhao Luofu and his two daughters, he went to find Zhao Luofu and told her to go with him.
In the room, Zhao Luofu, who was wearing a wide and narrow undershirt, was playing with his two daughters. The older and younger girls were playing games and smiling happily, creating a harmonious and beautiful scene.
Zhao Luofu held the eldest daughter's little hand wrapped around his head and teased the younger daughter. Motherhood and love surged, but there was a sense of holiness and the brilliance of motherly love.
Lu Buming was slightly touched in his heart. This was his family. How could he leave his daughter and wife behind? They were both his children. How could he let them fall into the hands of jackals, tigers and leopards? He was a little glad that he was smart. Just now Find a great excuse.
Saying hello forward, he picked up his eldest daughter Lu Lingyue. With Zhao Luofu's pleased expression, he reminded Zhao Luofu to remember to take his two daughters to the carriage after dinner. They were leaving Yindu today.
Zhao Luofu asked why, and Lu Buming explained the current situation, for example, he had offended Zhuang Xun, and now he had to escape and let her be prepared. After all, there was still a certain risk.
Zhao Luofu was frightened and turned pale. He held his one-year-old daughter with a sad expression on his face. He seemed to have thought of something, and then asked Lu Buming cautiously: "What did mother think?"
Zhao Luofu hugged the child with one hand and touched her cheek with the other. The pain from the slap she received from Zhao a few days ago was still there, and she did not feel that the slap she received was reasonable.
She knew Mrs. Zhao very well. After two dissatisfaction, Mrs. Zhao no longer liked her that much. Even if she tried to please her, she could barely get by. Whenever Mrs. Zhao, the mother-in-law, felt uncomfortable, she would let herself down. .
She can feel Zhao's ruthlessness, viciousness, power and arrogance the most. She is not an idiot. She can guess what Zhao is thinking and what decision the patriarchal Zhao will make.
"Don't worry, I have convinced my mother and she will take our family with her. You comfort Ling Xiao and get ready. We will go directly to the Henan King's military camp on the Chi Road."
Lu Buming was a little embarrassed because he had just argued with Zhao and had a tacit understanding with Zhao Luofu. He understood what Zhao Luofu was thinking and understood Zhao Luofu's worries and suspicions.
"Okay, I will prepare it. If you are busy, go and prepare it." After receiving Lu Buming's promise, Zhao Luofu also smiled, and his eyes were a little more emotional. At least Lu Buming was standing by her side for once. .
Because Lu Buming basically listens to Mrs. Zhao, and the same goes for family decisions. Now he can help his mother fight for it, which is a big improvement, so her eyes also have some gratitude and love.
After several years of married life, they had accumulated some feelings. Lu Buming forgot about Si Qinmi and faced a new life. Zhao Luofu was really good. He who swore never to betray in front of his predecessors fell in love with this woman. The old feelings have faded long ago, and this has been the case since he was able to compromise and survive.
He didn't want to be ruthlessly separated by his mother again, so he chose to lie to his mother and reverse cause and effect. Maybe he had feelings again. Zhao felt that his control had declined, which became one of the reasons for his dissatisfaction with Zhao Luofu.
These past few years were also the years when his family was at peace, because Zhao Luofu made every concession to please Mrs. Zhao. Except for not giving birth to a son, she was simply the perfect daughter-in-law according to Mrs. Zhao. Lu Buming enjoyed the life he was living now.
"Yeah." Lu Buming agreed and walked out.
After walking to the door in a few steps, he looked back at Zhao Luofu who continued to amuse the child. Looking at her smile, he felt relieved in his heart. This is the meaning of life.
But the atmosphere at dinner was a bit solemn. Zhao Luofu was still like a role model for his daughter-in-law, serving the bossy Zhao family as usual.
Zhao's eyes were full of pickiness. She didn't know if she felt unhappy because the gold and other objects were replaced by people and the assets were lost.
Lu Buming laughed beside her, and Mrs. Zhao became even more annoyed. She didn't want this family anyway, so she simply waved her hand and smashed the jade cup she liked.
The maids came to clean up, and Mrs. Zhao snorted coldly. They were all restrained and could only step back. Zhao Luofu laughed along and picked up the fragments of the jade cups. Finally, Mrs. Zhao's face became better.
Because Zhao Luofu's words were pleasant, saying that the mother was hurt and the husband was distressed, Zhao was coaxed, and she felt comfortable and didn't want to worry about it anymore.
In order to prevent the two granddaughters from being disliked by Mrs. Zhao, Zhao Luofu did not let them serve at the table. She just served Mrs. Zhao through the long wait.
It wasn't until they were about to get into the carriage and leave that the wet nurse took out the two girls. Ms. Zhao snorted and said nothing, and the family got into a carriage.
The one-year-old child fell asleep, and the six-year-old child did not dare to speak in front of the scary grandmother. Zhao Luofu kept saying things that made Zhao happy, but Zhao rarely smiled.
Occasionally, he would respond to Zhao Luofu by saying that the driver outside was Lu Buming. To reduce the conspicuousness, it was best to escape today so that no one would know about it tomorrow. There was no need to use a large convoy.
After passing the code at the city gate, the gatekeeper opened the gate and let the family leave. The people in the car held their breath and passed the customs smoothly.
As soon as he left the city gate and walked north for a short distance, after losing sight of Yindu, Lu Buming turned the car and rode eastward.
"How do you go east? The King of Henan is in the north. If you go east, the King of Donghua is controlled by the King of Donghua."
Mrs. Zhao stuck her head out and was puzzled. Why was Lu Buming driving east? Wasn't he going to seek refuge with the King of Henan?
"We have to get rid of the pursuers behind us and the soldiers blocking the road from the north. Han Yaoquan has bad intentions!" Lu Buming said with half certainty, urging the horses to run forward.
"Didn't you leave all the gold and silver to him? He wants to be so cruel? Robbers and bandits, he is not afraid that the King of Henan will come and kill them all..."
Zhao was so emotional that she held on to the car window and cursed.
"Because we have a grudge against Zhuang Xun, and now King Yanghua has surrendered to Zhuang Xun and attacked Yindu, so Han Yaoquan is thinking that he will take us to seek reward from Zhuang Xun."
Lu Buming deduced that he was almost certain, but he didn't have any confidence at all.
"How is it possible, how..."
Zhao didn't believe it, and the old man became more and more frightened when he thought of this possibility, and his joy of escaping from the den of thieves suddenly changed to panic.
"That's why my son is going east. Even if it's a false alarm in the end, it's okay. I'd rather believe it than believe it, right?"
Lu Buming didn't dare to say that he was absolutely sure. It wouldn't be a disadvantage to be more cautious. It didn't matter even if it scared him.
Because he originally didn't trust Han Yaoquan, he didn't want the most life-saving way, but he chose to stay behind, which was very likely to be wiped out. He felt something was wrong.
Moreover, he had to send people to pursue him, telling him not to be afraid. How could he not be afraid? Who knows whether he was really being pursued or a fake one, saying that he had escaped, but actually giving Zhuang Xun a certificate of surrender.
"You guys keep an eye on the rear to see if there are any pursuers." As soon as Lu Buming finished speaking, Ms. Zhao shouted.
"Yes, there are pursuers..." Under the moonlight, there was a dark shadow in the distance, so small that it could barely be seen.
"You have lost all the gold and silver in the car. They will fight for the gold and silver, and they will not chase us."
Lu Buming said decisively, ordering Zhao and Zhao Luofu in the car.
"This? Well..."
Life was more important than money. Zhao opened the treasure box in the car and threw each piece of gold and silver orbs out of the car window.
The treasure box was also thrown out, and sure enough, after a while, the small black shadow biting the parking space on the wide road disappeared, and Mrs. Zhao breathed a sigh of relief.
Before she could curse Han Yaoquan for being such a beast, she asked for comfort: "This way they won't be able to catch up with us."
"It's hard to say. They may be riding horses and we are driving. Mother, don't worry about the gold and silver. Just throw what you need to throw away. This way you can run faster..."
Lu Buming was afraid that his mother would be reluctant to throw away valuable belongings because of her reluctance. He never expected that Mrs. Zhao would cherish her life so much that she had already thrown away all the heavy items.
But after hearing Lu Buming's words, she started throwing things away again, accessories and the like, nothing to lose.
"Stop the car!" Zhao seemed restless as she lost her belongings. She was afraid of being overtaken by her pursuers.
"Mother?" Lu Buming suspected that he heard wrongly.
"I told you to stop the car!" Ms. Zhao roared.
Lu Buming could only reduce the speed and stop the car as she asked.
"You three get out of the car!" Zhao ordered as she pulled Lu Lingyue, who was only six years old.
Three people take up too much weight in the car.
"Mother, these are your granddaughter and daughter-in-law." Lu Buming understood what he meant and cried out in surprise.
"Mother..." Zhao Luofu also understood. He knelt down and begged Mrs. Zhao, and started crying. Then a chain reaction occurred, and the two children also started crying.
"Lu Buming, let them go down!" Mrs. Zhao ordered as always, her old face cold and ruthless.
"They are my wife and daughters, mother! Please stop fooling around!"
Lu Buming wanted to start the carriage, not wanting to engage in such nonsense.
"If you dare to drive, I will jump out and die in front of you. Even if you die, I will poke you in the spine, you unfilial thing!"
Zhao has become a little crazy. The pressure of the past few days, including today, has overwhelmed her. Her body is excited from throwing things away. The fear of death and the authority of the head of the family make her do whatever she wants now.
"Langjun..." Zhao Luofu was also a little frightened. Fear is contagious. Who knows what she will encounter if she is thrown out of the car. She looked at her only support hopefully, while Lu Buming's eyes were full of struggle.
"Let me crash and die here, you unfilial son and these money-losing losers leave, and you won't listen to my words. I want to tell you that your father, who died long ago, raised a white-eyed wolf, wuwu..." I don't have the courage to die. Yes, with the courage to threaten, Zhao knocked her head against the pillar of the carriage, she was the son who understood her best.
Although she was scared, her vicious thoughts were very clear. If Lu Buming drove a carriage, it would be difficult to leave these people in the carriage and get out of the carriage. He might not be able to defeat Zhao Luofu, so he must ask Lu Buming to stop during the parking time. Solve this problem, get rid of these burdens, and make it easier for you to escape.
"You guys get out of the car..." Lu Buming, a filial son, demanded when he saw Zhao's head hitting the pillar and leaving blood marks.
"Mr. Lang!" Zhao Luofu looked at Lu Buming blankly, feeling as if a vase was broken.
"Get out of the car!" Lu Buming ordered, his eyes changed from hesitant to ruthless. Mother was still more important.
Zhao Luofu got out of the car in a daze, and the two children were also driven off, one on her left and one on her right. She watched helplessly as Lu Buming drove Zhao's car to the east, and there was no dust and smoke.
She squatted down in despair, held the two children in her arms, and started crying. The two children were infected by their mother and started crying together.
I feel helpless, the cold wind of autumn is about to turn into winter, and it is biting. Because of the war, there is no one on the road, no one can ask for help.
"Who are you?" A girl fell from the sky, dressed like a maid, but with a pretty and lovely appearance. It was Lan Qiu.
Zhuang Xun divided his troops into three groups. In order to prevent Cheng Guo and King Donghua from picking up holes or causing obstacles, he ordered his troops to penetrate behind the enemy lines and surround Yindu in order to completely eliminate this refugee army. Therefore, on the front battlefield, only One hundred thousand soldiers and horses.
Lan Qiu's duty is to deliver information, and because she can fly, she is happy to do this kind of thing for her who can't find anything to do.
Now Zhuang Xun's army has blocked the road to the east to prevent the refugee army from escaping and King Donghua from marching westward. They want to pass the message to the army outside Yindu so that they can attack.
Lu Buming, who was heading east, might not have expected that the army he encountered heading east was not the neutral King of Donghua. He wondered if he would regret it.
(End of chapter)
