Si Hu, who entered Bailu County and did not pay double head insurance tax, was so happy that he chattered endlessly.
"Brother Mu, I saved two taels of silver, half a tael of roasted chicken. You can buy two for me -"
Xu Mu stretched out his hand and gave a chestnut.
Only when Si Hu stopped talking, a group of about twenty people continued to walk forward slowly along the street entering the city.
There were probably some merchants, and they were also accompanied by a dozen followers. They shrank their heads in fear and looked around to find an inn.
The reason is simple. If you don't enter Bailu County, the worst you can do is stay on a river boat and freeze all night. They are all wealthy men, why should they suffer like this?
"My boss, the Jiang bandit leader will not live in the county." Chen Jiaqiao said in a calm voice, "I estimate that he will only leave a few heads to watch over the county."
In a chaotic world, God knows how many sick things have been born.
It was completely dark.
Occasionally, there would be seven or eight river bandits carrying stone and iron bars, casually wearing official uniforms. They said they were patrolling at night, but in fact they were walking through the city in a flamboyant way. The older girl and younger daughter-in-law, who came home late, ran very fast, fearing that if they ran too slowly, they would cause big trouble for no reason.
Three or two flower girls crowded on the balcony, smeared with cheap rouge, and tried their best to be flattering, but they couldn't attract a single customer.
Approaching the inn, Xu Mu only looked up and saw a bearded man sharpening a knife.
Xu Mu only glanced at it twice, and the waiter hurriedly explained.
"Visitor from afar, this is not a black shop. Look at me, if I shave my beard, I will be an elegant man."
Xu Mu turned around directly.
In counties and counties where Jiang bandits are entrenched, it is not surprising that there are illegal shops, but it is strange that there are no illegal shops.
"Two copper coins for a bowl of noodles, Brother Mu, the price is quite cheap."
"Don't eat."
There was also dry food on the left and right. If you really want to be fooled by this stupid trick, you might as well take the villagers into the mountains and farm the fields.
Chen Jiaqiao, who was nearby, suddenly pushed his hand.
Xu Mu paused, followed Chen Jiaqiao's gaze forward, and saw a young man sitting in the corner with a little book boy with his hair tied up. The two of them were gobbling down a bowl of noodles.
The sound of sharpening knives became louder and louder.
The two of them ate more and more happily.
Chen Jiaqiao didn't say anything and walked straight up the stairs, but in his peripheral vision, there was clearly a hint of disbelief.
"Master, do you know who he is?" Chen Jiaqiao pushed the door open and his voice was solemn.
"who is it."
"Li Zhiqiu, the helmsman of the Thirty States."
"Helmsman?"
"I'm waiting for the helmsman of these heroes. Before I met Chang Si, I met him once."
Xu Mu frowned instantly.
Next to the border of Shuzhou is Muyun State. You know, Muyun State is the birthplace of Xiaer. Sixty percent of the chivalrous people in the world come from Muyun Prefecture.
"Mr. Chen, what do you mean?"
"The helmsman is the jointly elected leader of the Thirty States Chivalry Hall. I heard before that Li Zhiqiu was in the Western Regions, but somehow he appeared in Shuzhou again."
"My boss must be careful." Chen Jiaqiao's voice suddenly changed slightly, "Li Zhiqiu is different from ordinary chivalrous people. His idea is not to kill officials and kill the emperor, but to unite chivalrous people from thirty states to fight for the world."
"But no one responded. It is said that he was almost surrounded and killed, and then he went to the Western Regions."
"Is your martial arts very high?"
"Inscrutable... He must have changed his appearance, but I recognize that book boy, he is his personal bodyguard."
Xu Mu rubbed his forehead.
I just want to enter Shuzhou, but it is getting more and more chaotic.
"Don't pay attention to him."
"Mr. Chen, it's more interesting to be a hero than to be a villager." Xu Mu raised his head slightly.
"It's all boring. It's the most interesting to follow the boss to conquer the country."
Xu Mu smiled and said, "As Mr. Chen wishes."
…
In the early morning, the river breeze came from far away, making people feel comfortable all over.
It seemed like someone had made a move last night, which attracted people on patrol nearby to gather around him. Xu Mu could only give up the plan of exploring at night.
"Master, where are you going?"
"Go to Yingjiang's balcony."
Counties and counties along the Xiangjiang River all have buildings, and they will build high platforms in higher places. Once you get there, you can look out over the river to see if there are any invading navy troops. Secondly, it can be regarded as cooperating with some arty dog officials and scholars, such as climbing high and composing poems.
Xu Mu's purpose is very simple. It may not be difficult to capture the entire Bailu County. But the most shameless thing is how to prevent the river bandits from invading you after you capture Bailu County.
Jiang bandits don't care about urban construction and people's livelihood, but Xu Mu doesn't.
Moreover, the banditry in the Xiangjiang River section of these states is extremely terrifying. It is not impossible for tens of thousands of Jiang bandits to unite.
A ground battle can be handled, but if it's a water battle, Xu Mu doesn't even have a small sampan, so what the hell is going on.
"Brother, what are you thinking about?"
A voice suddenly sounded in Xu Mu's ears.
When Xu Mu frowned and turned around, he realized that two figures had appeared beside him at some unknown time.
The surface of Chenjia Bridge was as heavy as water, and he walked nervously in a few steps. Si Hu and Gong Gou also moved hurriedly.
Xu Mu took a deep breath and realized that the two figures in front of him were the people he met in the black shop last night.
The leader of Thirty States mentioned by Chen Jiaqiao is Li Zhiqiu.
"Brother, he doesn't look like a scholar who writes poetry, nor does he look like a dog official. The river is calm at the moment, and there's not much to see."
Li Zhiqiu turned his face and showed a gentle smile.
"I saw my brother before and I stood here for a long time. Out of curiosity, I came closer. As for my name, Mr. Chen should also know it."
Chenjiaqiao felt like facing a formidable enemy.
"He thought he recognized me last night and hurried upstairs. But he forgot that I also have a photographic memory."
"What did Captain Li want to say?" Xu Mu held back his voice.
"Brother, do you want to take Bailu County?"
Xu Mu smiled but did not answer.
Among the thirty states in the world, only Shuzhou near Xiangjiang River. Due to the division of the three kings, several counties on the border became ownerless land.
Even Jiang bandits can take it, and in the same way, many people can take it.
Xu Mu even felt that according to Chen Jiaqiao's statement, Li Zhiqiu wanted to gather together in thirty states. It was more likely that he went to Shuzhou this time. He also saw that Shuzhou had a favorable geographical location and no one to compete with him, so he came to compete with him. .
After all, although there is an emperor in the nearby Muyun State, there are also many knights. If you raise your arms, tens of thousands of people will follow.
In the river breeze.
The two people immediately silenced themselves and stood firmly on the high platform without speaking.
