The terrain adjacent to Dongzhou and Hezhou is also mountainous.
There were bandits running rampant before, but after Fang Fu and his bandits passed by last time, there were no more people on these hills.
In addition, it is freezing cold now, so there are almost no people on the road.
Originally, in winter, there were fewer pedestrians passing by. In addition, some time ago, Fang Fu and his bandits caused some chaos. Except for the groups of salt merchants who had fixed routes, there were few other roads. Saw a figure.
Zhang Bao and his group walked slowly.
The mountains and plains were covered in white snow, and they were in no hurry to go on their way.
After all, as soon as the carriage moved faster, Lao He inside the carriage started to scream.
Lao He's waist injury seemed to be better in a warm room.
But once he came out, the cold weather was enough for him to bear.
So along the way, Zhang Bao and the others did not dare to sleep on the roadside at will. They tried their best to count the time and ensure that they were in a village or town every day.
The daylight hours in winter were short, so they couldn't pick up the speed while walking in and out.
"Sir, Linquan County is ahead of us."
A soldier came to Zhang Bao's carriage and said.
Before Zhang Bao could say anything, he suddenly saw a group of people rushing towards him in front.
"Geng Ming, a subordinate of Fangzhou Mu, pays homage to Mr. Zhang!"
The person at the front dismounted and came to Zhang Bao to salute and said.
"Fang Fu's people?"
Zhang Bao was a little puzzled.
"yes!"
"Fangzhou Mu, according to the route we learned, specially asked us to come here to protect you along the way!"
Geng Ming said to Zhang Bao.
"Where is Fang Fu now?"
Zhang Bao nodded and asked the visitor.
"Fang Zhoumu is in Sunan County at this time. The army from Huizhou has arrived at the state border, but has not taken action. Fang Zhoumu does not dare to leave at will."
The visitor told Zhang Bao what Fang Fu and the others were facing now.
"It stands to reason that it shouldn't be done. Why haven't we taken action after gathering so many people?"
Zhang Bao was a little puzzled.
"Oh, lead the way. Let's go to Linquan County to take a rest first."
Zhang Bao said to those people.
"Tell me, is it Cao Kang who has some conspiracy?"
"Is that why you didn't rush to attack?"
Zhang Bao sat down again and Xixue asked from the side.
"Maybe, it should be that Cao Kang's side does not have enough troops, and Fan Hanzhong's side is also deadlocked."
"If Cao Kang and the others mobilize troops on both lines at the same time, it might be easier to handle."
"Besides, we also know in Pingyang County that Cao Kang is currently collecting money from Dongzhou. This is also a very important reason."
"Presumably the money from Dongzhou has not been completely sent out yet, which is why they have not moved yet."
Zhang Bao drove the carriage and said to Xixue.
"Well, I wonder if Linquan County will be the same as Pingyang County."
"If there are Cao Kang's people everywhere, I'm afraid Dongzhou will be in trouble."
Xixue said worriedly.
After all, Cao Kang was the Great Sima of Great Xia before, and even Zhu Yue, the former governor of Hezhou, was arranged by Cao Kang.
So there must be many people from Cao Kang in Dongzhou.
"Yes, but now that I think about it, it's all thanks to Zhu Yue."
"I'm afraid there were many people arranged by Cao Kang in our Hezhou before, but Zhu Yue should have found a way to kill them all. We don't need to worry too much."
"Otherwise, it's really not necessarily what will happen."
Zhang Bao said with a smile.
Zhu Yue had already thought about getting out of Cao Kang's hands in the early stage, so he would naturally have some means.
"Then what are you going to do?"
"Although Han Yutao and the others were brought out, the method they used was relatively clumsy. It would also be difficult to deal with some people who were hiding or had some background before."
Xixue said to Zhang Bao.
"Well, let's take it one step at a time. No matter what, they will have to contact Cao Kang."
"As long as you keep an eye on this aspect, you'll be fine. There will always be a way!"
Zhang Bao nodded and said.
"By the way, where did that woman go?"
"That's Han Yutao's wife."
Xixue thought of something and said to Zhang Bao.
"disappeared."
"I sent people to look there before, but no one was there. I didn't find much money in Han Yutao's mansion. I must have left with the money in advance."
"She also seems to be a smart woman."
Zhang Bao shook his head and said.
"I saw her once last time, but I always felt that she was a dangerous woman. Not only is she so beautiful, she must also have a lot of tricks."
"Would it be dangerous if we let her leave?"
Xixue was a little worried.
"Dangerous woman?"
"Maybe. Being able to be with a eunuch is probably not just explained by power."
Zhang Bao was also deeply impressed by that beautiful and enchanting woman.
The two of them came to Linquan County while talking.
Geng Ming and the others arrived here early to make arrangements. After receiving the news, the Linquan County magistrate came out early with his men.
"Jiang He, humble duty, pays homage to Mr. Zhang!"
The Linquan County Magistrate took a step forward and said.
The magistrate of Linquan County was very strong. If he were not wearing the official uniform of the county magistrate, Zhang Bao would have thought that this man was a military general.
"Let's go!"
"Go to your Yamen."
Zhang Bao didn't say much and led everyone directly into the city.
…
Huizhou.
State pastoral office.
"Sir, the number of Japanese people has increased recently."
"Moreover, many roads have been specially controlled to allow only Japanese people to pass, and road cards have even been set up to charge tolls for the people of Huizhou."
"This is too unscrupulous!"
One person said to Huizhou Prefect Zhang Hongtao.
"I have heard about these things before, but I didn't expect so many people to come now."
"Have they stayed in Huizhou now?"
Zhang Hongtao thought for a while and asked the visitor.
"They seem to have gone directly to Dongzhou without much interference on our side."
"I just heard that Wuyi County is now full of Japanese people, and many of our Wuyi County people have been expelled."
"It's true that the imperial court, no matter it's Daxia or Dawei, we can't just let the Japanese run rampant in our territory, right?"
The visitor said somewhat angrily.
"Of course this is the truth, but now Cao Kang probably wants to use the power of the Japanese."
"Mr. Zhao, since you are not in the court, you may not understand some things."
"Sometimes, people are just a tool. Their life, life and dignity are meaningless."
Zhang Hongtao said.
"What's the meaning?"
"Is it possible that Cao Kang did all this on purpose?"
The man was a little surprised.
