At noon on the second day, Cui Yanjin, who was only ten and a half years old in the Cui clan in Qinghe, was walking with Cui Xingzhi.
After a night of consideration, everyone else felt that it was too risky for their descendants to go to Nanchu, and they might never come back. Cui Gong asked his most promising grandson to give up his original path and go to Nanchu, but they still felt that it was not wise.
Think about it, he sent two hundred secret guards to Zhou Gu. How long had it been before news came back that there were only a dozen people left fighting? Thousands of miles away from Nanchu, a month has passed since the letter was received by the Duke's wife and then passed to Cui Gong. In this month, anything could happen, and Zhou Gu might have lost his life.
Cui Gong saw Cui Yanjin, who was only ten and a half years old. To be honest, he was actually disappointed, but he also felt that the prudent decision made by everyone was normal. After all, the situation in Nanchu is indeed not optimistic.
He patted Cui Xingzhi on the shoulder and said, "Xingzhi, take care of Yan Jin. You two brothers, after entering Nanchu, don't be too showy. Find out the situation and find your cousin Zhou Gu as soon as possible. Listen to him in everything."
Cui Xingzhi nodded, "Grandpa, don't worry."
"If you see that the situation is not good and Nanchu is hopeless, you should come back with Yan Jin." Uncle Sheng said at the side. In fact, what he wanted to say more was, if something happens to Zhou Gu, don't be stupid and come back quickly. .
Cui Xingzhi would not show off to his elders, so he agreed, "Okay."
Cui Gong glanced at Uncle Sheng, said nothing, waved to Cui Xingzhi, "Let's go!"
Cui Xingzhi bid farewell to his grandfather, grandmother, parents and relatives, and got on his horse.
On the other side, the fourth uncle and his aunt were talking to Cui Yanjin. They saw the fourth uncle said in a nonchalant way: "Boy, give your father a try. Let's go to Nanchu with your cousin and make a fortune." Your father, I am proud of myself."
Aunt Si Tang was chewing melon seeds, "Have you brought the sword manual? Have you brought the hidden weapons and poisons? When you were a child and learned martial arts from your grandpa, you threatened to travel around the world when you grew up. Now let you go, don't embarrass your grandpa. If you are really embarrassed, don’t say that you are a disciple of the Guisha Sect’s Bishop.”
After saying that, she touched her belly and said, "After you leave, your father and I will work hard to give you another brother. Don't worry about none of us being filial, just take care of your own life."
Cui Yanjin patted his chest and assured, "Don't worry, Dad."
Then he puffed up his chest and said, "Mom, don't worry. If it's embarrassing, I will definitely say that you are my mother and won't mention a word about my grandfather."
Aunt Si Tang spat out the melon seed skin and glared angrily, "You can't even mention me, my face is also a face."
Cui Yanjin stuck out his tongue, turned around and ran away.
As soon as Cui Xingzhi sat on the horse, he saw his little cousin running over, grabbed the horse's reins, climbed on the horse neatly, and said to him proudly: "Brother Xingzhi, let's go."
Cui Xingzhi was silent and nodded, "Let's go!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the little cousin squeezed the horse's belly with his legs and rushed out first.
Cui Xingzhi turned to look at his fourth uncle and his aunt, and saw that they were not looking at Cui Yanjin. His aunt seemed to be angry. His uncle was hugging her and coaxing her. He moved his eyes speechlessly and said to the elders. He cupped his hands again, said nothing more, and rode away.
Cui Gong brought thousands of guards to Cui Xingzhi, and gave him half of the gold, silver, wealth and other property in his house yesterday. It's just that Cui Xingzhi had to go to escort Zhou Gu first, traveling lightly with his belongings and other things, and then sent them to Nanchu by the escort agency.
He still has great faith in his grandson Zhou Gu. He believes that Young Master Zhou of the Protector's Palace is such a talented person. The skills he has learned since childhood are enough for him to save his life. Even if the secret guards are killed, he will not Breaks off easily.
After Cui Xingzhi and Cui Yanjin left, Uncle Sheng exclaimed, "You gave half of the family property and all the guards in the family to Xingzhi?"
"Yes." Cui Gong nodded, "We can't just let him go to fight with others in such a severe situation as Nanchu empty-handed."
Uncle Sheng stopped talking, thinking that this was not what he meant. He felt that this was too reluctant, just in case it didn't work out.
"Wealth is found in danger, Uncle Sheng. There is no such thing as a free lunch or a free pie." Mr. Cui was tired and didn't want to talk anymore.
Uncle Sheng sighed, "Yeah, well, I always feel like it's too risky. I can't bear to take care of this kid."
As he spoke, he gritted his teeth and ordered to the person next to him: "Ask Chang Sheng to call out two hundred people, catch up with Xingzhi, and send them to him. Just say what I gave him and let him accept it. As a great-uncle, I always We can’t just watch him die, we must come back alive.”
"Yes." The man went immediately.
Mr. Cui smiled and said, "Thank you very much, Uncle Sheng."
Uncle Sheng also waved his hand tiredly, "Okay, what should I thank you for? You gave up your most beloved grandson for the sake of the family. I can't give up a dime. I hope he can succeed. If not, he can come back safely."
Cui Gong smiled and said: "Yes."
Cui Xingzhi and Cui Yanjin went out of the city and walked thirty miles. A group of people were chasing them from behind. Chang Sheng took Uncle Sheng's order and handed them over to Cui Xingzhi to convey Uncle Sheng's words.
At the same time, Cui Jingcheng also sent a hundred guards, saying that they would be taken away by him, hoping that he would have a bright future.
Cui Xingzhi's eyes were slightly red, "Thank you so much, uncle, Jingcheng."
He really didn't expect that Uncle Sheng, who was the most opposed, would give him 200 people. As far as he knew, his family only had 300 guards, and Jingcheng had about the same number. Yesterday, he said it was unnecessary. But he still gave him a hundred guards.
After receiving the person, Cui Xingzhi led the person and continued walking forward.
Cui Yanjin said with great heart: "Brother Xingzhi, I just remembered that my parents were not taken away by me."
Cui Xingzhi looked at him with difficulty, "Did you just find out? Is it too late now?"
Cui Yanjin touched his nose and said, "Maybe my parents forgot?"
Cui Xingzhi was not sure whether the incompatible couple had forgotten, "It doesn't matter, we have enough manpower. My grandfather gave me all the guards in the family, and he only left a few people around him."
Cui Xingzhi was reluctant to mention his grandfather. When he heard that he was asked to take away all the guards, he was firmly opposed to it, but his grandfather said that he was going to help his cousin Zhou Gu, who must be in short supply of manpower. , otherwise his aunt would not have written to him asking him to send more people to help his cousin. In addition, he was also looking for a future for Cui, and he deserved it. He is at home, there is no danger, he can train more people, and his top priority is to bring enough people to Nanchu.
Cui Yanjin nodded, patted the bulging luggage in front of his saddle, "Brother Xingzhi, don't worry, I have brought enough hidden weapons and poisons."
Cui Xingzhi nodded.
The two of them traveled day and night, and after walking out for half a month, they were stopped by a large group of people in a small town. This large group of people were of varying heights, short, fat, and thin, including men, women, old, and young. , the first one, an ordinary-looking man in his thirties, raised his hand to Cui Yanjin, "But Young Master Yan Jin? I, under orders from the sect master, are waiting for you here. From now on, I will live with you, I'll die with you."
Cui Yanjin: "..."
Oh, it turns out that his unreliable parents have not forgotten him.
(End of chapter)
