Along the way, you can occasionally meet men avoiding trouble, noisy officials, and knights with swords.
The countryside around the inner city was like a mess.
After feeding the unconscious Zhou Luo some water, Xu Mu raised his head again and realized that the world in front of him suddenly became green.
A stream of water gurgled away to the east. There are two or three stone arch bridges not far apart from each other.
Seven or eight leisurely teal ducks, far away from the hardships of troubled times, wandered in groups on the river. Naughty children will jump into the river all at once, causing splashes all over their bodies.
"Brother Mu, is this the water town that the guard mentioned?"
"It should be."
Xu Mu looked up and looked around. Although it was a little remote, it was indeed a rare paradise. After giving some money and renting two thatched huts, the group breathed a sigh of relief.
"Zhou Zun, the three of you take turns on duty."
Although it is said to be safe for the time being, no matter what, in this world, it is right to be cautious.
"Don't worry, boss." Zhou Zun nodded, picked up the sword and walked out.
"Lu Lao, go find some food."
The other young man also nodded and hurriedly walked out of the house.
After taking off his long sword, Xu Mu sat down quietly. Outside the thatched hut, the afternoon sky finally slowly became overcast.
Feeling tired, Xu Mu fell into a deep sleep as soon as he leaned on the chair.
…
"My boss, my boss?"
Xu Mu hurriedly opened his eyes and rubbed them several times before realizing that at some point, there were already more than ten people standing in the thatched hut.
"Chen Sheng? Why are you here?"
When he saw the four or five extra people in front of him, Xu Mu's eyelids twitched and he felt that something bad had happened. Three directions were scattered, but it only took two days for Chen Sheng to find them.
"According to my boss's wishes, I went to Changjia Town first, asked my boss where he was going, and then hurried all the way here."
"Did something happen?"
Chen Sheng hesitated to speak, "My boss, we will... kill the officers and soldiers."
Buzz.
Xu Mu's brain instantly swelled. Xue Tong's team had finally been dealt with, but now it's good that Chen Sheng's side... also killed the officers and soldiers.
"How to kill?"
Frowning, Xu Mu knew that things were definitely not simple. Among this group of reckless men, Chen Sheng was considered the more stable one.
Chen Sheng said in a calm voice, "In the past two days, we avoided the officers and soldiers who captured the young men. We just went to a small village, but soon the officers and soldiers came."
"You won't avoid it." Xu Mu gritted his teeth.
If something bad happens, the entire Xujiazhuang will be destroyed.
"My boss, the officers and soldiers couldn't catch any men, so they shaved the heads of four or five old women in order to make up for the loss!" Chen Sheng's eyes welled up with tears, and his voice suddenly became hoarse.
Xu Mu's chest suddenly felt astringent.
"I was hiding in the cellar. I was so angry that I covered my pockmarked face, killed several officers and soldiers in succession, took the horses and ran away."
"Has anyone noticed?"
"Probably not. We went around the woods all night to make sure no one was following us, and then we took another path to Changjia Town."
"Where's the horse you're riding on?"
"Outside the thatched cottage..."
"Zhou Zun, go and let the horses go. In addition, you guys have also changed their clothes. Don't keep the pockmarked face."
Xu Mu rubbed his forehead, thinking hard about the details he still needed to pay attention to. He had to do this. If the officials found out the clues, it would cause huge disaster.
"For the next few days, I will stay in the water town and don't move around."
Deep down in his heart, Xu Mu did not blame Chen Sheng. At that time, even he would probably be unable to bear it.
This ancient world is riddled with holes and is hopelessly rotten.
The intrusion of the Beidi people was certainly hateful, but the cruel officials of the Daji were even more deserving of death.
Chen Sheng's face suddenly turned red.
"My boss, if not, I will -"
"Shut up." Xu Mu's face darkened. He knew what Chen Sheng wanted to say, but in the current situation, where could he go with these villagers?
It's very tragic to fall into a trap!
"Don't say these words randomly in the future. I know that you are all good guys who want to hang your eggs, but this kind of thing is a last resort, and we can't take that step."
"Let's recuperate and rest here first, and then return to Tangjiang City after the matter of capturing the young man is over."
The dozen or so villagers around him all nodded silently.
"Don't do this. Si Hu, go outside and buy two chickens from the farmer, then go to the carriage and get a few jars of wine."
When Si Hu heard this, his face became happy again, and he ran out in a hurry.
"It's a rare gathering, so let's have a drink today. But remember, don't be greedy." Xu Mu said with a smile.
No matter which path he takes in the future, these loyal villagers will be his greatest help.
"Master, I wanted to say this before!"
"I'm very happy to be able to drink with my boss tonight."
"I would like to say it again, don't be greedy, just have a small drink."
If they are all drunk and officers and soldiers come over, they will have no choice but to wait for death.
Not long after, Si Hu ran in with a chicken in one hand and a wine jar in the other, smiling happily.
Kill the chicken and warm the wine.
Until midnight, the hut was filled with the mellow smell of alcohol.
…
Three days later.
In Tangjiang City, Lu Zizhong stood on the balcony and walked around anxiously.
"It's been five days, right?"
The stewards of the four major households all nodded solemnly.
"It's been five days! If we go faster, we can run back and forth from Changyang several times! How come this Xue Dutou hasn't come back yet!"
Not only Xue Dutou, but also the hateful little boss, there was no news.
At present, the matter of arresting young men has aroused public anger too much, and many old officials in the court have written memorials. It is estimated that it will not be long before it stops.
"The little bastard is hiding well, will he not be noticed?"
Lu Zizhong shook his head coldly, "Even if he didn't find it, Xue Tong would send a letter back. But this is not the case. After waiting for five days, there is no news."
In Tangjiang City, the panic caused by the arrest of strong men gradually calmed down, and many bolder men returned to the city cautiously.
Lu Zizhong suddenly felt unwilling.
"Third uncle, tell me, did that little boss kill people like Xue Tong, so he was not captured?"
Lu Yuan, who was nearby, shivered suddenly.
"Zizhong, this... is impossible. How dare he, a small brewing owner, kill an official!"
"I'll just ask."
Lu Zizhong stopped speaking and looked ahead coldly.
He discovered one thing. The little boss who reached out to get food seemed to be something that could not be underestimated. Time and time again, he was killed from his layout.
"Third uncle, send more people and look for him along the path."
"Xue Dutou is my good brother. He wants to see people alive and his corpse even if he dies."
When he raised his head, he happened to see two civilian men who were returning home from danger, passing by downstairs with fear. Lu Zizhong paused, then became furious. He grabbed the teapot next to him and smashed it down angrily.
The teapot shattered.
A man who was hit screamed twice, held his head and ran away.
