In the early morning, the sun rises.
Under the warm winter sun, Zhuge Liang left with the sincere entrustment and concern of his family.
He was followed by about a dozen of his followers.
These personal followers are all rangers from the Xiuyi Guard. They are powerful and responsible for protecting Zhuge Liang's safety.
Chen Deng was always steady in his work, and ostensibly arranged for a dozen of the most elite embroidery guards to follow him. In the event of a surprise attack, Xiu Yiwei can delay the situation, protect Zhuge Liang's safety, and buy time for those hiding in the dark.
Zhuge Liang led his people out of Shu County and went straight south.
This journey went very smoothly without any trouble, which made Zhuge Liang shake his head a little. He wanted to catch big fish, but he didn't catch any small fish or shrimp. When they arrived at the ferry in the south of Shu County, Zhuge Liang and his party boarded the corresponding ship and headed eastward along the Yangtze River waterway.
On the big ship, there are more than fifty embroidered guards.
These were arranged long ago.
Zhuge Liang was sitting in the cabin, looking at the unsmiling middle-aged head of the embroidery guard in front of him, and asked: "May I ask your surname?"
The middle-aged man said respectfully: "Magistrate Zhuge has defeated the villain. The villain Wang Laowu is good at wielding a sword. I have never studied in my life, but I just admire people like Magistrate Zhuge. This is the name you call the villain." "
Zhuge Liang said humbly: "Brother Wang, you are welcome. You are in Xiuyiwei, responsible for dealing with those who violate laws and disciplines. I will go to Nanjing County to govern the local area. Although we do different things, we all serve the King of Wu. There is no difference." The differences are all the same. This time, it’s because of me that Brother Wang has worked so hard.”
When Wang Laowu heard this, his serious face softened.
He looked at Zhuge Liang with even more admiration.
Wang Laowu knew about Zhuge Liang's situation. This young gentleman surpassed all the scholars in the Five Classics Hall and was appreciated by the King of Wu. Such people are like the reincarnation of the stars in the sky, without any pretense.
Wang Laowu showed more and more respect and said: "Magistrate Zhuge, there may be a fight later. But don't worry, I guarantee your safety."
Zhuge Liang smiled and said, "Thank you, Brother Wang."
The boat was still moving forward, and Zhuge Liang and Wang Laowu kept talking. After the relationship between the two parties became closer, Wang Laowu was obedient to Zhuge Liang and looked in admiration.
"Fifth brother, someone is coming."
Suddenly, news came from the ship.
Wang Laowu heard this and warned: "Mr. Zhuge, please stay in the cabin for the time being and don't come out. Don't worry, I will take care of everything."
"knew!"
Zhuge Liang nodded.
Wang Laowu came to the deck and found six ships surrounding him. These boats were slightly smaller than the ones they were traveling on, and could not carry as many people. Wang Laowu didn't panic at all when he saw this scene.
Everything is under control.
Wang Laowu stood on the side of the ship and said loudly: "Brothers on the road, I, Wang Laowu, am passing through here today. Please give me some face. In the future, I, Wang Laowu, will definitely be richly rewarded."
The leading guard of the Zhou family is named Zhou Biao.
He had a strong physique and was the person in charge this time. He brought the boat over and said loudly: "Wang Laowu, we are just asking for money. Now, let us get on the boat and search. We will take away all the money and keep yours." Life. Otherwise, he will be killed without mercy."
Wang Laowu sneered in his heart.
This man said he was searching for money, but in reality, he was just trying to easily board the ship and start killing people.
Wang Laowu knew it well but did not reveal it. He also needed to delay for a while. These people appeared nearby, and the people secretly escorting them must be on their way here.
Wang Laowu said loudly: "If you want money, I will give it to you. As long as my brother does this for you, my master will be rewarded generously in the future. In the world of martial arts, it is important to be friendly and make money, so why be aggressive?"
Zhou Biao threatened: "Wang Laowu, if you don't drink a toast or drink as a fine, then don't blame me for killing someone."
Wang Laowu asked: "Brother, can't you be accommodating?"
"cannot!"
Zhou Biao replied forcefully.
A smile appeared on his face because he heard the other party's tone and he was already showing a tendency to give in.
Wang Laowu looked like he was gritting his teeth and said loudly: "In this case, only a few of you can come. Let's do this, brother, bring ten people up, no more. I allow you to search, but I hope you will abide by the rules."
Zhou Biao chuckled and said loudly: "No problem."
He sneered inwardly.
As long as they rush to Zhuge Liang's boat, they will kill him directly. After killing Zhuge Liang, killing everyone, and then sinking the ship to the bottom of the river, everything will be solved.
While Zhou Biao was taking action, Wang Laowu looked around and ordered: "As soon as these people board the ship, kill them all and defend the ship."
"clear!"
All the embroidered guards answered in unison.
Zhou Biao had already asked people to take long wooden boards and put them on Zhuge Liang's boat. Although Zhou Biao's boat was smaller and shorter, he could still walk up the ladder if he put the ladder on the boat.
Zhou Biao led people across the wooden planks and jumped off the deck, followed by his private soldiers one by one.
Wang Wu took the lead and said: "Kill!"
He was closest to Zhou Biao, strode out with a knife in hand, and was in front of Zhou Biao in an instant.
Cut it out with one knife, as fast as lightning.
Zhou Biao didn't expect that the other party would attack directly, and he quickly tried to dodge, but the cold light flashed and the blade had already scratched his neck.
puff! !
Blood splattered.
Zhou Biao screamed and fell to the ground. The other Xiuyi Guards also took action at the same time. They heard bursts of screams and the ten private soldiers brought by Zhou Biao were all wiped out in the blink of an eye.
When the people of the Peng family, Chen family and Cao family saw it, they knew that they could not deceive anyone, so they all quickly ordered an attack.
Wang Laowu cut off the wooden planks and ordered the defense.
"Woo! Woo!"
Suddenly, the horn sounded loudly.
Accompanied by the sound of the horn, large ships came one after another on the river.
These boats are fast, and they are also equipped with the fastest small boat walking boats, which are extremely fast.
Zhou Biao was killed, and the private soldiers of the Chen family, Cao family, and Peng family prepared to attack, but as soon as they put up the planks, they were surrounded before they could attack.
Everyone was confused.
Everyone was frightened, frightened inside, and lost their fighting spirit.
Zhuge Liang came out of the cabin. When he saw the large ships surrounding him and the Wu navy dispatched one by one, he shook his head and chuckled.
This battle is too big.
In order to deal with the members of the major families in the area, they went to war like this, which was a bit overkill. However, Zhuge Liang felt a little moved again. If Lu Xuan hadn't considered his safety, he wouldn't have sent so many people.
This is all for his safety.
Zhuge Liang watched as the navy swept across. In less than two quarters of an hour, all the private soldiers of each family were captured.
Wang Laowu came to Zhuge Liang and said respectfully: "Zhuge County Magistrate, all hidden dangers have been eliminated, we can continue on our way. Leave the rest to these navy troops, they will escort everyone back."
"Has the situation been investigated?"
Zhuge Liang asked.
Wang Laowu replied: "The specific situation is the troops sent by Zhou Xin, Peng Yuan, Chen Tang and Cao Xi from Shu County. Each family has fifty people and two hundred private soldiers."
Zhuge Liang's eyes rolled, but he was weighing in his heart, is this just the end?
No!
This treatment is definitely not enough!
If Zhuge Liang wants to build the city of Nanjing this time, he will definitely face huge pressure, even though he will kill these people this time. But just this kind of treatment cannot further deter more Xiaoxiao.
To do it, it must be done once and for all.
Zhuge Liang paid attention to Lu Xuan again. Lu Xuan treated him as a national scholar, so he naturally could not let him down.
Zhuge Liang said flatly: "Brother Wang, please stab me with a knife. Then, you take me back to Shu County, go back in an open and fair manner, and let everyone know."
"ah!"
Wang Laowu exclaimed in surprise.
There was a look of incomprehension on his face, and he quickly said: "Mr. Zhuge, you are a star in the sky descending to earth. How dare I hurt you? Once I hurt you, and the news reaches Governor Chen's ears, I will be punished of."
Zhuge Liang said: "Don't worry, you won't be punished, and you will be praised. Your governor is willing to see this result. Just do it, you watch. It's not difficult, just injure yourself a little and let me bleed some." .”
Wang Laowu said: "Can't you put some blood on it and just make it fake?"
Zhuge Liang shook his head and said: "If it is a complete lie, it is too false. You have completely lied and told a lie, and there will be countless problems in the future. However, I was injured a little, so I only need to go down and pretend to be unconscious. That’s it.”
"Nine falsehoods and one trueness are easy to judge, but there are very few people who can judge the nine truths and one falsehood."
"The reason why I did this is to let King Wu clean up some people."
Zhuge Liang ordered: "In addition, this time, all the private soldiers of the four major families are under control, and no one can be let go. Otherwise, it will be difficult to get word out that I am not injured."
Wang Laowu said: "I understand."
"Sir, I'm offended."
Wang Laowu was holding the knife with a look of awe on his face. The young Mr. Zhuge in front of me is young, but he is ruthless and powerful.
"Go ahead!"
Zhuge Liang nodded confidently.
Wang Laowu stabbed Zhuge Liang on his left shoulder, leaving a small wound, but the skin was cut and his clothes were stained red, which was also very painful. Then, Zhuge Liang fell into a coma smoothly.
The group returned by boat.
The big boat was not far from the ferry in Shu County and returned soon.
The private soldiers of the four major families were controlled by the navy and were temporarily escorted to the water village to avoid leaking the news. Then, the soldiers carried the "unconscious" Zhuge Liang and walked back from the ferry in an honorable manner.
The news that Zhuge Liang was assassinated and injured and unconscious spread from the ferry to Shu County.
It was just that the news about Xiuyiwei reached Chen Deng's ears first.
When Chen Deng got the details of Zhuge Liang's "injury", he felt inexplicably afraid. Zhuge Liang is a member of the younger generation, but this young man under the age of twenty is quite powerful because he is meticulous in his work, decisive in character, and even dares to harm himself.
Chen Deng did not dare to delay and quickly walked towards Lu Xuan's study.
This matter needs to be decided by Lu Xuan.
