Ma Liu was not originally called Ma Liu. His single name had the character Chao, and his full name was Ma Chao.
Xu Mu was shocked for a time.
It is said that once in a gambling house, he lost so much that he almost became a mother-in-law. The last hand pressed Shuangliu, and he shouted "six six six" in his mouth until his voice became hoarse. It was a hit at the opening, but I stopped at that point and went to Guanfang to change my name the next day.
Extremely ordinary, he would follow an old official to blackmail people for money, or after winning over the drunken fairy from Xujiazhuang, he would secretly bring it back to the old man at home to drink.
He is neither a straight person nor a crooked person, such as Tian Song, the official in Wangzhou City.
Seeing the three carriages approaching, Ma Liu, who was on duty, blocked the way and separated the other two officers and soldiers. The carriage roared past, and soon it left Tangjiang City from the east gate.
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"Both of you, after we find out the news clearly, we can return to Tangjiang City."
"When traveling in the countryside, you are not allowed to use the knife unless you are in trouble. If you encounter someone who cannot escape, send someone to Changjia Town to leave a message."
Sitting on the carriage, Xu Mu spoke in a deep tone.
Heifu wants to hire a boat, but he has not yet crossed the river and is currently led by another more stable stickman.
Chen Sheng and the other stickman on the left and right each clasped their hands and clasped their fists, followed one direction, and then hurriedly dispersed.
Of the three carriages that were advancing abreast, only one was left, and it suddenly seemed lonely.
"Brother Mu, where are you going?"
Xu Mu remained silent. For the second time, he felt as desolate as a lost dog. In the huge Ji Dynasty, there seemed to be no place to settle down.
"If we enter Changyang otherwise, Lao Zhou will protect us."
"It's okay to go to Chengcheng. Isn't Li Xiaowan a lady from the official family?"
Xu Mu shook his head lightly.
It's not that he is stubborn. Being under someone else's roof in Xujiazhuang is not what he wants. In this dark world, you can only rely on yourself after all.
Xu Mu thought about his way out.
God knows how long the matter of arresting young men will last. Coupled with the last hit from the four major players, if you return too early, you may still suffer disaster.
After half a stick of incense, Zhou Zun and Zhou Luo rode back from afar, and hurriedly caught up with the carriage.
"My boss, I'm glad I came out earlier. Tangjiang has locked the city!"
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Tangjiang City.
The stewards of the four major households gathered together, including Lu Zizhong, and they all changed glasses and toasted warmly to the bearded man in front of them.
The bearded man was named Xue Tong, and he was the captain of the sixth post of the Inner City Protectorate Battalion. This time I received an official document from the Ministry of War and came to Tangjiang City to recruit civilian husbands.
It's said to be recruiting, but anyone with a discerning eye knows what it means.
If you squeeze the old oilcloth, you can still get half a ounce of oil out. What's more, this is such a fat guy.
"Take only one end of the thousand taels of silver." Lu Zizhong flattered him and slowly pushed a silver box over.
Xue Tong's calloused palms calmly pressed the silver box.
"If an official kills someone, the crime will be increased by three degrees."
"Lieutenant Xue captured the little boss. There must be a way. It is normal for someone to die on the border road of two thousand miles. Or maybe he refused to accept the call, disobeyed the official, and was killed on the spot?"
Xue Tong smiled and held the silver box on his knees.
"It's rare for a small owner to ask the four major households to pay such a large sum of money."
"The civilians in Tangjiang City, we will also help Captain Xue to gather 300 people. In this way, Captain Xue can go with peace of mind."
"If he is disobedient and refuses to obey the call, he will be killed on the spot. If he accepts the fate of a civilian, he will not survive even though he is two thousand miles away."
"Left and right, it's the word death!" After Lu Zizhong uttered the last word, his face showed a slightly crazy look.
Xue Tong is satisfied with this business. Officials have their fate, but ordinary people can still make fortunes.
"If my guess is correct, the little thief probably has two to three thousand taels of silver notes on him. Moreover, I estimate that the little thief has no power and will most likely run in the direction of Changjia Town."
Lu Zizhong stood up with his sleeves folded, smiled and bowed.
"This round, congratulations to Captain Xue, for earning at least three thousand taels of silver."
Xue Tong's face became slightly distorted, but he quickly concealed it. After drinking the last glass of wine, he stood up, grabbed the knife, made a fist, and hurried out.
The rough and wide eyes are full of greed.
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"Urge the horse!"
Far away from Tangjiang City, Xu Mu still did not dare to take it lightly. A carriage and two fierce horses, their hooves flew into the air for a while.
"Master, where are you going?"
"Go to Changjia Town first."
Although Changshiro is not a friend, he is powerful and has business contacts. When the time comes, Chen Sheng and Heifu will be able to deal with any problems.
Changjia Town was still at least a hundred miles away, and Xu Mu could only drive the carriage into a small road for fear of encountering officers and soldiers arresting young men.
Along the way, I also saw many men running away from trouble, all looking miserable. Among them, there were also elderly men who followed behind, their faces turning pale as they ran.
"Boss, that old man has a broken leg, so he won't be caught, right? He ran away so fast!"
Following Zhou Zun's voice, Xu Mu raised his head and looked up.
In the smoke and dust ahead, I found an old man with a broken leg, leaning on a tree stick. His eyes were red, and he was using his hands and feet to stagger forward with difficulty.
After walking a few more steps, he suddenly fell to the ground and was covered in dust. The old man raised his head and screamed at the god above him.
Even if he is a lame man, even if he is in his seventies, how can he know that those officials who catch strong men will not drag him to fill the gap.
In Toushihao Village at dusk, there were officials arresting people at night. The old man walked over the wall, and the old woman went out to see.
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Thinking of this poem, Xu Mu gritted his teeth coldly. In this dog-like world, there is no life and no death.
"My boss, officers and soldiers are coming!"
The old horse pulling the carriage was so frightened that it suddenly raised its front hooves, causing the whole carriage to shake.
At the intersection ahead, a dozen officers and soldiers rushed out with knives in hand and viciously pounced on a group of farmers and villagers.
The captain, the captain, raised his whip high and smashed the faces of three or two villagers. Then, he leisurely got off the horse and searched everyone one by one. Every time I find some broken silver, I will laugh with joy.
"Brother Mu, I'm going to chop him down!" Si Hu's eyes bulged.
Xu Mu gritted his teeth, looked around, and held the sword tightly in his hand. This life is full of ups and downs, who wants to be just a passerby!
"My boss, some heroes are here to take action!"
Xu Mu's face relaxed, and he looked up in surprise. He found that at the intersection ahead, three or four knights jumped out from the woods, each waving their weapons and fighting with the officers and soldiers.
"The mountains and rivers are shrouded in mist and rain, and in ten years the dynasty will be cut down with one sword!"
"Kill all the dog officers!"
The officer and military captain turned around tremblingly, pulled out his long knife from the saddle mattress under the horse's belly, and led his men to kill the knights.
Killed in a mass.
The villagers howled and ran around like a swarm of scurrying ants.
"Those heroes are going to win."
Xu Mu's face was tense, and the hand holding the long sword slightly relaxed.
"Si Hu, urge the horse!"
"Brother Mu, sit tight!"
Si Hu raised the reins, and in the blink of an eye, the wheels of the cart rolled through the smoke and hurried in the direction of his usual home town.
