Chapter 137 Two Tigers
Let us say that when Zhao Zhen presented the weapons as gifts, he held a banquet in honor of all the heroes, just to get close to them. I never thought that the drama of Zhu Guijian's younger brother would be introduced at the banquet, so I was naturally happy in my heart.
On the second day, Zhu Gui and Han Bolong tied up their parcels and took two companions with them. They said goodbye to Zhao Zhen and passed through Yuncheng County without stopping, heading south to Yishui County.
With nothing to say on the road, the four of them walked at dawn and stayed overnight. For more than one day, they entered the territory of Yishui County. Zhu Gui did not dare to enter the city because he had a wanted warrant on him, so he hid near Shili Pai. Han Bolong took Zhu Gui's autographed letter and went around the city. The hotel he opened in Ximen was now closed. Han Bolong pretended to be a merchant and stepped forward to inquire. Only then did he find out that this store had closed down since Zhu Gui left. Now the shopkeeper Zhu Fu only lives in Dongmenzhuang.
Han Bolong inquired clearly, and after having some wine and meat at a nearby hotel, he walked to the east gate and wandered around to find out where Zhu Fu lived. At night, I met Zhu Fusi and presented him with a letter. Seeing Zhu Fu's hesitation, Han Bolong said: "Brother Zhu Fu, brother Zhu Gui is only near Shilipai. If you have any doubts, see you tomorrow morning."
Zhu Fulu hesitated and nodded, and Han Bolong found a nearby inn to stay. Early the next morning, he had a hasty breakfast and brought some steamed buns and pickles. Walking out of the city, they met Zhu Fu on the road. The two of them didn't say hello and just walked towards Shilipai.
When they arrived at Shilipai and saw no one around, Han Bolong imitated two bird calls and Zhu Gui walked out from the grass in the distance.
At this moment, Zhu Gui and Zhu Fu met each other. Han Bolong and his two companions stood watch from a distance and let the two brothers talk.
Zhu Fu complained: "Brother, why are you back now? Now the county is searching intensively. Let people see it, not for fun."
Zhu Guidao: "Brother, brother I have been hiding all the way, and now I am in the water. Xiao Mengchang, Zhao Zhen, a high-ranking official in Liangshan, is looked down upon by high-ranking officials. I am thinking that my brother will be implicated by me now, and life will be difficult, so I beg for help from high-ranking officials. , picked up his brothers and went to Liangshan Township to find a future. "
Afraid that his brother Zhu Fu would not believe it, he pulled out his newly acquired [睝禦gul down black gold thick-backed simple knife] from the grass and said: "Brother, look, I have only been here for a month, and I have also opened a hotel for high officials, doing... The purpose is to welcome heroes from all over the world, and now the owner of the village appreciates him and gives him this sword."
Zhu Fu hesitated and said, "Brother, many merchants coming and going from Yishui now say that Zhao Zhen is a hero. , I just heard that he is also an official now, how can we really be in his eyes? Traveling through the fog all the way, and having a small family, I am not safe."
Zhu Guidao: "Brother, my brother can still lie to you. No, now that you are implicated by me, you won’t be able to make a living selling wine here. Why don’t you lead me to Liangshan? The senior officials have also promised my brother a managerial position, and he will work hard from now on. I dare not say that when it comes to weighing gold and silver, I can always do it in a complete set of clothes. Are there any corrupt officials who are disturbing me, but I am not happy? I asked the Huo family who is willing to go to find a car today, and I will escort my sister-in-law and nephew together. The big man who brought you here is called [Unnamed] Han Bolong. He is very capable and cannot be approached by thirty or fifty people. He is protected by the three of me along the way."
Zhu Fudao: "Brother, you are safe. Since I am responsible for recruiting heroes from all over the country, why don’t I see the ready-made heroes now? Why don’t I take Master Li Yun with me and see some achievements?”
Zhu Guidao said: “Master Li Yun is now the leader of the whole county. , how can you give up your official position?”
Zhu Fudao: "Brother, you don't know. Since you left, everyone in the county has known that I and I were practicing martial arts from the master. Many people have reported to the county magistrate, and the master has suffered a lot. At the same time, the master's appearance is different from ordinary people." , the county magistrate is not happy. Now there is a tiger in Yiling. The county magistrate used this excuse to give the master a deadline to get rid of these beasts, and he has already received the killing stick twice. Now the third deadline is about to expire. , I am afraid that I will be punished again. The master has never married a young man, and he has no wealth. Moreover, he is an honest man and has suffered a lot of trouble from the county. After I tell him, I think it will be the same for my brothers. Credit. "
Zhu Guidao: "In that case, it's great to be able to persuade Master to go together. It's just a matter of delaying the time. If Master doesn't want to go, don't say anything. It is best to wait and return quickly. Don't let the businessmen take it."
Zhu Fu said: "Brother, don't worry, my brother will take care of it. I will pack my luggage when I get home today, and I will go there first after noon. "My younger brother is going to Yishan to look for his master. If what he said is true, we will come from behind and go to Liangshan." After the village affairs were discussed, Zhu Fu made up his mind.
The plan has been decided, and Zhu and Gui are still hiding near the Shili Monument. Zhu Fu returned home, found a car, tied three or five suitcases, and put them on the car. He also threw away all the rough things at home. He asked his wife and children to get into the car, and ordered the two Huo family members who were willing to go to follow the car and meet at the Shili Monument.
Zhu Fuzi went to Yishan to look for Li Yun. Within an hour, Zhu Fu inquired about Li Yun's whereabouts. Li Yun was staying at Cao Taigong's house at the foot of the mountain. The tiger, which he had not hunted for several days, was worried. When he saw Zhu Fu, he couldn't help but talk about his sorrow. After Zhu Fu heard this, he was only 50% sure at first, but now he is indeed 70% sure. However, Cao Taigong was originally an idle official who only committed mischief in the countryside. Zhu Fu was afraid that someone would eavesdrop, so he found an excuse and said: "Master, I have nothing to do at home. I can help you by coming to see Master. Can we go to the mountain to have a look?"
Li Yundao: "Yes, I ate several meals of sticks for these two beasts. Unless I was careless, I paid for myself to recruit twenty or thirty hunters, and rectified the nests of bows, medicine arrows, crossbows, and weapons. "I go hunting on the mountain every night, but I haven't hunted yet. When my dear brother wants to go to the mountain to see it, I will accompany him for a walk."
After that, the two of them made a piece of grass. Knife, headed up the ridge. Zhu Fu pretended to watch for a while, looking around and saw a nunnery on the top of a mountain in the distance. Zhu Fu pointed to that place and said: "Master, just go to the nunnery on the top of the mountain and look down. Maybe you can see it."
Li Yundao: "I don't know, my dear brother, this tiger only moves at night now. How can we see each other in the daytime?" Unable to endure it, the two of them climbed to the top of the mountain step by step.
When Zhu Fu looked at it, he saw that it was indeed a Sizhou Great Sage Temple. Seeing that there was no one around him, Zhu Fu first said that the county magistrate was stupid and could not use people. Seeing that Li Yun was also complaining, he told the truth and told the truth about the fact that his brother Zhu Gui was now appreciated by Zhao Zhen of Liangshan Township and moved home with him. He also said that Zhao Zhenrenyi, although he was a member of the government, who in the world didn't know Xiao Mengchang's name? Focus on recruiting talented people and get to know heroes from all over the world.
Li Yun heard this and thought about it: "Now that I am not tolerated by the county magistrate and have suffered a lot of harsh punishments, why not go to Liangshan with Brother Zhu Fu. If you don't accept it, I am a martial arts expert and will be the best in the world. It's better to be able to live here than to suffer some bad breath here."
At that moment, Li Yun said: "In that case, I will go with my brother. If there is room for me, I will beg for it there. Life. It's a pity that I have no money now and I have no money. It would be great if I could donate some treasure."
Zhu Fu said: "He is a well-known rich man, how can he ask for money from me. . I just heard from my brother that senior officials were very fond of old things from the previous dynasty. There was a large tomb that was abandoned before it was built, and there were several stone portraits in it. Now they have been moved to the ancestral hall. "
After hearing this, Li Yun pointed to the front of the ancestral hall and said, "Xian brother, isn't this God's will?"
When Zhu Fu looked at it, he saw a stone incense burner in front of him. It was hewn in one piece with the seat. It was about a hundred years old. Although there was a thick layer of dust, it still glowed white when he looked closely. He immediately said: "Okay, let's take it as a gift."
Li Yundao: "How can we take it away so that no one will be suspicious?"
Zhu Fudao: "Master, Just ask the hunters to carry him down the mountain, go to Cao Taigong's village, borrow a Taiping cart, and tell them that there is a wealthy family in the county building a temple, and use it to exchange for some money, so that they can avoid punishment. There must be no doubt."
After hearing this, Li Yun felt that it made sense.
Now that Zhu Fu was here, Li Yun followed his plan and went down the mountain with a simple knife to call four hunters. They took out the incense burner and tied it up with ropes. They carried it down the ridge. As expected, there was no doubt in Cao Taigong's village.
Everyone helped tie the incense burner to the cart, and there was no need for the villagers to accompany them. Zhu Fu pushed the cart himself, and Li Yun held the sword to hold the cart. After leaving Cao Taigong's village, seeing no one around, he turned around and hurried to the agreed place.
On the road, they met Zhu Gui and Han Bolong. They were very happy to see that Zhu Fu had indeed said that Li Yun would come to join him. The four of them cut off the roadside, protected the two cars, and headed straight to Liangshan Township.
(End of this chapter)