Chapter 91: Departing for the trip to Zhelong Mountain in southern Yunnan
“Botou Chen is too polite.”
The partridge whistle held the tea cup and shook his head repeatedly.
In his opinion, what he is today is all thanks to Chen Yulou.
Especially those words in Hades.
It was like a heavy hammer beating a drum, which allowed him to break through the confusion in his heart, swallow the golden elixir, and successfully break through.
When I was in Zhuangzi, he took the trouble to answer my questions.
Such a great favor, not to mention just a helping hand.
Even if he goes up the mountain of swords and into the sea of fire, he will never frown.
“Yes, Boss Chen is too polite.”
"We are not outsiders. In the Book of Mountain Relocation, it is said that moving mountains should not move Changsheng Mountain."
Arrived at Zhuangzi.
Hua Ling's personality became much more cheerful, and he took the words with a smile.
“Junior Sister Hua Ling really likes what she said.”
“Come on, you’re welcome, sit down and eat first.”
Hearing her words, Chen Yulou couldn't help but shake his head and smile.
Looked at the breakfast.
Most of them are from Jiangsu and Zhejiang.
Uncle Yu is really attentive.
After a while, the chef made a table of breakfast.
Brother and sister Partridge Whistle have been busy traveling all the way these days, spending most of their time sleeping in the mountains and forests. They can no longer remember how long it has been since they had a decent meal.
This is not pretentious.
A few people chatted while eating.
"Brother Dao, you have worked hard all the way. The guest room has been tidied up. How many days of rest should you take?"
We have almost eaten by the time.
Chen Yulou reminded him.
"I'm not sleepy, brother Chen, can you let me take a look at the map first?"
Partridge Whistle shook his head.
He has long been accustomed to this kind of all-night life.
On the way here, he calculated that the trip to southern Yunnan would take half a year to go back and forth even if everything goes well.
They are also responsible for finding the Danzhu.
You must plan ahead.
“Of course.”
Chen Yulou was not surprised when he asked about the map.
Partridge Whistle has such a character.
If you believe something, even the southern wall will hit you head-on.
Just gave Kunlun an order.
The latter immediately went downstairs.
Not long after, a sandalwood box was retrieved. After opening it, a yellowed and ancient paper scroll was suddenly placed in it.
“This map was accidentally obtained in Lijiashan.”
"The handwriting was blurry at first. In order to clarify the content, Chen made a special trip to Suzhou and found a master who repaired calligraphy and painting. It took half a month to complete it."
Take the map rise.
Chen Yulou smiled and talked about the past.
"Brother Dao, please take a look."
As he spoke, he handed the map to Partridge Whistle.
As soon as the latter took it, he immediately noticed something was wrong and frowned slightly.
Especially the touch that comes back from your fingertips when you gently rub it. Moreover, although this leather has been sold, its color is obviously different from that of sheepskin, cattle and sheep.
There is a high probability that it is a human skin map.
However, Partridge Whistle is not a good old man who eats fasts and chants Buddha's name, and is compassionate towards others.
In these years, I have traveled extensively.
There are also many bandits who died in his hands.
After just concentrating for a moment, I stopped thinking about it and started to look at it carefully through the skylight outside the window.
The map is painted with pigments such as stone green.
It gives people a rough and simple feeling.
But the painter is very skilled. With just a few strokes, he can clearly outline the mountains and rivers.
There are also writings on the side as notes.
Unfortunately, although Partridge Whistle is well-informed, he has never seen that kind of ancient writing.
It seems that this scene has been expected for a long time.
Chen Yulou asked Kunlun to unfold the map he had taken together and hang it on the wall behind him.
He spent a lot of money to buy it from an antique dealer in southern Yunnan.
It is said to be written by a missionary who has been in southern Yunnan for many years.
I don’t know why I ended up living outside.
Although that map is ten or twenty years old, it is many times clearer than the ones circulating on the market.
Mountains, rivers, terrain directions, everything down to the smallest detail, are all marked.
Seeing this, Partridge Whistle immediately approached with the map in hand.
Start comparing carefully little by little.
Hua Ling and the old foreigner also gathered around with curious faces.
Only a few minutes later.
Partridge Whistle already had two people making a decision in their hearts.
He pointed at a high mountain.
"Brother Chen, is this Zhelong Mountain?"
Seeing that he had accurately positioned it in such a short time, even Chen Yulou couldn't help but marvel.
You must know that in the ancient Dian Kingdom more than 2,000 years ago, even if the snow-capped mountains remained unchanged for thousands of years, there must be changes.
“That’s right.”
“In the territory of Yunnan and Yue, under the snow peaks.”
Chen Yulou pointed to the symbol representing the primitive mountain forest at the foot of the mountain and nodded.
“It seems that this trip is not an easy one.”
In order to search for pearls, the places Partridge Whistle went to in recent years were almost all in the vast mountains and forests.
Those places are mostly occupied by natives, and the language barrier is a trivial matter. The key is that the different customs are fatal.
If you are not careful, you may violate the local taboos.
What's more, this trip is still about going to fight upside down.
This line of business has been shady since ancient times.
Unless you completely avoid the eyes and ears of those people, once you are aware that an outsider has intruded into your ancestral land or territory, it may not be a fight, but a life and death escape.
How could Chen Yulou not know this?
During this period, he has tried his best to get people to inquire about the land of Yunnan and Vietnam.
However, the two places are too far apart.
In addition, Dianyue is located in western Yunnan, which is particularly remote. It was still an era controlled by chieftains, and many places were almost the same as barbarians.
Learned from memories from more than ten years ago.
Today, the land of Yunnan and Yue is ruled by the Longchuan Jiangdao family. The Dao family has inherited the position of chieftain since the Ming Dynasty.
The Chen family talked about the local emperor in Xiangyin.
Maybe someone else will have an opinion.
But in the land of Yunnan and Yue, all ethnic groups only know the Tusi Mansion, but they don’t know about the Ming and Qing Dynasties and the Republic of China.
The Dao family guarded Yunnan and Yue for three hundred years.
That is the real Tu Emperor.
If you enter Zhelong Mountain with great fanfare, you will definitely not be able to avoid the Dao family.
As for that time more than ten years ago, when he was young and vigorous, he wanted to make a name for himself in the world of fighting, so he only took a few people with him and went to southern Yunnan without looking back.
It took more than half a year.
It is also a great fortune.
Although I didn’t gain much in the end, at least I was fine.
“You still have to dress up in disguise, there can’t be too many people.”
After hearing these words.
Partridge Whistle analyzed carefully.
"Yes, so we must choose elite people."
On this point, the two people have the same idea.
In these days, no less than in later generations, the chieftains and the natives in the mountains were all ruthless characters who killed without blinking an eye.
People don’t recognize the Everlasting Mountains, Reaching for the Stars and Moving Mountain Gates, or the Taoist priests who remove mountains and move mountains.
“It seems that Brother Chen has been prepared for a long time.”
Hearing this, Partridge Whistle breathed a sigh of relief.
"I have only given some thought to how to fight, and I have to wait until Zhelong Mountain to make a decision."
"Then...when does Brother Chen plan to set off?"
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Putting down the human skin map in his hand, Partridge Whistle asked directly.
"You have come a long way, take a good rest for a few days, and Chen will let people make complete preparations."
Chen Yulou pondered for a moment.
"How about setting off in three days?"
"Okay, just as Brother Chen said, we will head to southern Yunnan in three days."
This time is within the acceptable range of Partridge Whistle.
He wanted to do it as early as possible.
But when he thought about his junior brothers and sisters following him all the way from Peacock Mountain to this place, almost without rest, he felt really sorry.
"Okay, Uncle Yu, please send Brother Dao and the others to rest."
Speaking of this.
Chen Yulou didn't want to delay their rest.
Sent the person all the way downstairs and asked Uncle Yu to send him off. ...
Three days flew by in the blink of an eye.
The head on the fourth day.
It's getting dark.
A carefully selected team is already waiting outside Zhuangzi.
The fog was thick and the dew had not dissipated, but no one complained.
They each stood beside the horse, with deep eyes and solemn expressions.
When the three brother and sister Partridge Sentinel walked out of the city gate.
It is still a hot summer day, but I feel a chilling feeling from the autumn wind.
There are not many people in the team.
But without exception, they are all carefully selected from Changsheng Mountain and Chenjiazhuang.
Regardless of skill or experience.
It can be regarded as the cream of the crop.
"As expected of Changsheng Mountain, the troops and horses are strong."
Feeling the formidable evil aura on everyone's body, even the Partridge Whistle couldn't help but sigh.
“Brother Taoist, you are too praised.”
Chen Yulou smiled and waved his hand.
After the last drastic reform, the atmosphere on the mountain has been completely cleared up.
Therefore, when he heard Partridge Whistle's heartfelt admiration, he said he was humble, but in fact he was still a little surprised.
At this moment.
Except for him and Partridge Whistle.
Behind him were Kunlun, who was carrying a spurge, the dashing red girl, and Yuan Hong, as well as Nuqing Chicken, who had been sent into the convoy early and was hiding in a bamboo cage.
As for Huamaguai, he has to stay in Changsheng Mountain and cannot go with him on this trip.
Uncle Yu continues to look after Chenjiazhuang.
He is an old man of the Chen family.
There is another kidnapper on the mountain, and they are like horns to each other.
Even if Luo Laowai joins forces with the two men from Hubi Village and Huodong Temple to rebel, he will be safe and sound even if he is not in Zhuangzi.
As for Yuan Hong, he actually didn’t plan to bring it with him at first.
After all, although it can speak and has been studying with Uncle Ming during this period, it can now read and write, but its appearance is still too different from that of a human being.
But as soon as this guy heard that he was going to southern Yunnan.
I don’t want to stay no matter what.
At this moment, he was wearing a straw hat, covering most of his face.
Looks almost the same as a human being.
and.
Then he thought about it carefully.
Zhelong Mountain is surrounded by primitive forests, and there are also insect valleys and mountain streams blocking the road. It is not a bad thing to bring it along.
Hai It and Kunlun were born and raised in the mountains.
When the time comes, as a scout exploring the road, you may be able to exert unexpected advantages.
among the team.
You can still vaguely see a familiar figure.
Suddenly it was Zhang Yunqiao.
He was also a rising star in the mountains during this period.
However, after many years of traveling in the world, and his unwillingness to stay in the mountains all year round, he took the initiative to ask for a job. Knowing his ability, Chen Yulou agreed.
Look up now.
Except for the team leading the horses.
There is also a fleet of vehicles.
Traveling long distances these days is not an easy task.
However, in addition to food, the most carried items on the car are guns, gunpowder, and Kongming lanterns.
Two days ago, Lao Qitou completed the task ahead of schedule.
The father and son spent day and night setting out more than thirty lanterns in one go.
Qi Hu was even in the team just in case.
Although he is a banker.
But after many years in Chenjiazhuang, I also know what kind of business the owner does.
When Chen Yulou raised this matter, Qi Hu not only showed no resistance, but was extremely excited.
At this moment, he was standing beside the motorcade.
Looking from a distance, one can detect the excitement on his face.
"Brother Chen, will bringing the convoy slow down the journey?"
The Partridge Whistle glanced at the convoy behind the thieves and frowned slightly.
"Two roads."
"We rode horses and took the mountain road, while the convoy took the waterway along the Yuan River and met in Qiannan."
As if he had expected that he would ask questions, Chen Yulou was calm explained.
About route planning to southern Yunnan.
He had actually been prepared for it.
But in the past few days, I have sorted it out again to check for gaps and fill in the gaps.
"Since Brother Chen has already made arrangements, Yang will not say much."
Partridge Whistle knows that the Xiling family has a great cause.
It’s not like they moved mountains.
Nowadays, there are only three brothers and sisters, and they don’t have to pay much attention to going out.
Chen Yulou attaches great importance to this business, and it is understandable to do so.
Just.
He has been practicing in seclusion these days.
Who knew that Chen Yulou’s preparations were far more than that.
A few days ago, he had sent out the Changsheng Mountain bandits along the way, and gathered information along the way, which was equivalent to establishing a huge intelligence network.
I dare not say that I can reach the southern Yunnan area.
But at least in Hunan Province and the border between Yunnan and Guizhou, they can sit back and relax during this journey.
Arrived in southern Yunnan.
When the time comes, I will switch to another idea.
There has been the Tea Horse Road there since ancient times. They can disguise themselves as merchants and go deep into Yunnan and Vietnam, and then make plans at the end.
"Brother Dao, what do you think?"
"Brother Chen has thought deeply, Yang will never be able to do this."
He briefly listened to his plan.
Partridge Whistle couldn’t hide his emotion and said with admiration.
To be honest, if you let him come, he can at most draw a rough route and make changes as he goes.
But in just three days.
Chen Yulou was actually able to do this.
The thorough consideration is absolutely unprecedented.
“Since Brother Dao has no objection, let’s not delay.”
Chen Yulou breathed out and waved towards the team.
"Let's go!"
The people who had been waiting for a long time immediately got on their horses and drove straight to the outside of the mountain.
"Master, Chief Yang."
"Drink this wine, and I will wait in Zhuangzi to wish you a safe and sound journey."
Seeing that they are about to set off. , Uncle Yu and Huamaguai emerged from the crowd, holding two glasses of bamboo leaf wine in their hands.
"Then let me borrow the good words from Uncle Yu."
Taking the drink, Chen Yulou raised his head and drank it down.
Partridge Whistle did not hesitate at all. He took the drink and after drinking it, he cupped his fists at the two of them and thanked them, "Thank you Uncle Yu and Brother Kidnapper."
Hua Ma turned her eyes and looked sad. , with a look of reluctance.
This separation lasted for at least half a year.
But he could only stay alone in the mountain, and he felt really uncomfortable.
“Leave.”
“How can there be so many mothers-in-law and mothers in the world.”
“I won’t come back until I get drunk the day I come back.”
Seeing this, Chen Yulou patted his shoulder and laughed loudly.
"Yes, from the shopkeeper."
Huamaguai nodded heavily.
Seeing that the convoy that set off first was almost disappearing at the end of the mountain road.
Chen Yulou stopped delaying and called on several people to get on their horses.
Soon, the sound of horse hooves, like a landslide and a sudden rain, echoed outside the city, and a group of people quickly chased the team in front.
Huamaguai stood outside Zhuangzi and watched Chen Yulou and others disappear from sight.
Then he looked back.
Looking at Uncle Yu, who had his hands folded and a sad look in his eyes, his expression was full of respect.
This old man has been working in the Chen family since he was not born. If anyone really wants to think of him as one of those old guys in Zhuangzi, the end will be tragic.
"Uncle Yu, what should we do with Etou Mountain, Hubi Village and Huodong Temple?"
"Send someone to watch him to death. If you dare to take the opportunity to cause trouble, let's change a group of people."
Uncle Yu had a calm expression on his face.
As if he was just talking about a trivial matter.
Hua Maguai's heart sank when he heard this, but there was no expression on his face.
Now that the shopkeeper is gone, nothing can happen to Zhuangzi and Shanshan.
"Okay, then just listen to Uncle Yu."
(End of this chapter)