After the two diners left the shop, they had no intention of visiting the ghost market anymore. They immediately walked out and looked around on the street, then walked straight towards a restaurant. It was already noon and it was time to eat.
There were not many people in the restaurant. After all, there were not many restaurants in Jinzhou City at this time. There were only a few tables. The two found a corner and called the waiter to order a few dishes. They wanted to drink. Sorry, although it is called a restaurant,
No alcohol for sale.
"Are you saying that Goatee really doesn't like this jade pendant of mine?" Wu Dian tipped the jade pendant in Dian Dian's hand with a sneer on his face. Yes, he is Wuzhong, and Wang Er is Wang Zhengnan.
The two of them would not visit the ghost market for no reason, nor would they make up a story to tease people for no reason. They were indeed looking for a way out.
That's right, find a way into the General Military Mansion.
But you can't look for this route directly, as it will easily arouse people's suspicions. You have to make detours, and the more detours you make, the better.
"It's not that he's not interested, but he wants to take a long-term approach to catch the big fish." Wang Zhengnan chuckled and said, "Let's see how the two guys play out tomorrow."
Wuzhong sighed: "Do you know how uncomfortable I endured just now? I have been in the world for more than ten years. I have never seen any scenes or conspiracies. Just those two guys were so pretentious that I thought I didn't see through them.
What kind of thoughts, bah, you still want to eat me!"
"In the words of the boss, life is like a play, it all depends on acting skills." Wang Zhengnan chuckled and looked out the door intentionally or unintentionally. There was a person across the street pretending not to look over here, and there was someone sitting at the table at the door.
The two of them...then tapped the table with their fingers. Wu Zhong glanced at it and whispered: "Did it?"
Wang Zhengnan shook his head lightly: "It's not appropriate at this time. If I guess it's right, I think it's Huo Sanshan's people. We still have to handle the matter, so we'll do it to them. It's against the rules. If it makes a big fuss, it will be very detrimental to us."
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Wuzhong whispered: "If it weren't for this Jinzhou city... hum."
Then he took a long breath and said, "Do you think this path is feasible?"
Wang Zhengnan thought for a while and shook his head slightly: "Who knows, but if you take a wrong approach, maybe it will actually happen. In any case, the chance of breaking in is greater than that of breaking in openly."
"Hey, I don't know why that guy is so crazy. He insists on doing this. This is a human thing. He must have had enough life." Wuzhong couldn't help but cursed, and Wang Zhengnan smiled bitterly and said nothing.
In the Xingping shop, Chang Yu couldn't help but sneeze. He had come back, not to prevent anyone from coming to check his identity, because there was indeed an apprentice named Ding Lai in the shop, who was about the same age as him, but at this time
Hiding in the cellar, Chang Yu is equivalent to taking his identity. He is worried that if he stays outside for too long, his traces will be exposed. After all, the city is full of Tatars, and there are countless spies lurking among ordinary people.
In the evening, Wuzhong and Wang Zhengnan also came back, but they came in over the wall.
In the room, the two of them drank tea and told Chang Yu about today's ghost market.
"The bait has been thrown out. Whether it catches the bait or not, it all depends on God's will." Chang Yu squatted by the stove and fiddled with the charcoal fire.
"What if the fish didn't take the bait?" Wuzhong looked at him: "Is it possible that we really went in through the gate?"
Chang Yu chuckled: "Are you stupid? You still think that you are a Tathagata Buddha. Why do you have an indestructible body and want to fight in through the gate?"
"What's that?" Wu Zhong was startled: "If you can't get in, I won't believe you and you'll just leave it at that."
"I can't climb over the wall to get in," Chang Yu said angrily, and Wu Zhong took a sip: "Then, someone caught a turtle in a vat and cooked a tortoise soup and drank it."
"Why do you guys keep destroying morale? You started talking bad about this before it even started. Now you guys have become so greedy for life and fear of death." Chang Yu scolded angrily, but Wuzhong was angry
He blushed: "I am greedy for life and afraid of death? Back then, I broke into a den of thieves and killed hundreds of people in one night. In the battle to defend the capital, one man fought hundreds of Tatars. Who have I ever been afraid of?"
"Wuzhong, don't be too big or small!" Kuang Ren, who was standing at the door, couldn't help scolding, but Chang Yu didn't worry: "You are not greedy for life and afraid of death, so why are you always complaining? Didn't you say that before?
Isn’t that right? We people in the Jianghu world only live a happy life, and the worst we can do is die. What a big deal!"
"But you are not a Jianghu person. You are the governor of the Ming Dynasty East Police Factory. Your life and death are related to the safety of the imperial court and the common people. Also, this is not a house, nor is it a matter of your own life or death. It will affect the lives and deaths of many people.
You can’t treat other people’s life and death as child’s play!”
Chang Yu was stunned by what Wu Zhong said and was speechless for a moment. This was truly unprecedented.
The atmosphere became awkward, and Wang Zhengnan quickly spoke up to smooth things over: "The Governor has always acted carefully, and he must have a perfect plan this time, so that we will not die in vain."
"If there is a perfect solution, please explain it to me clearly. Even if I die, I won't be a fool." Wu Zhong also didn't expect that his words could silence Chang Yu.
, which made him unexpectedly feel a little guilty.
Chang Yu smiled bitterly and shook his head: "There is no perfect solution in this world, it is always risky." He sighed and looked at Wuzhong: "Maybe you are right, maybe... I am too playful this time.
It’s just that things have happened so far…”
"If we want to evacuate, we still have time. We will leave the city early tomorrow morning," Wuzhong said quickly, and Chang Yu smiled faintly: "It's just the last step. If we don't go in and do it, it will be a pity after all!"
Hey, Wu Zhong stamped his foot: "That's it, I'll give it a go this time!"
At this time, shopkeeper Qi came over and said that it was getting dark. In order to prevent the Qing army from raiding and inspecting, it would be safer for everyone to go down to the cellar.
An oil lamp flickered in the cellar. Chang Yu was wrapped in a quilt and leaning against the wall, staring at the oil lamp in a daze. Wu Zhong's words just now made him reflect on whether it was necessary to take such a risk, what was the point of it, and whether there would really be more opportunities
Was Ergon assassinated?
If it is really possible, then it certainly makes sense.
What if not?
He even gave up his life here in vain.
Also, am I a bit too playful and not doing my job properly?
After introspecting for a long time, I couldn't find a clue, so I simply stopped introspecting. Damn it, I just want to have fun in life. Why do I want to do so much? If I really succeed this time, then it will be called real happiness.
In fact, he also knew that Wuzhong was not greedy for life and afraid of death. The reason why he was always depressed was because he felt that this action was too sloppy. The chance of success was as high as the sky, and the chance of escape was not even possible.
But how did he know that when doing this kind of thing, the more careful the calculation, the easier it is to be detected. The trick is to take things by surprise, make a sudden move, and then run away after doing it!
Of course, he still had a complete plan. The reason why he didn't reveal it to Wu Zhong and others was because he wanted them to have the courage to move forward even if they risk their lives!
To put it simply, if you let them know that there is a way out, they won't fight so hard.
The cellar was ventilated, and there was a small charcoal stove for heating. Wang Zhengnan and Kuang Ren sat on the stove and whispered something. The kettle on the stove was boiled. Shuisheng quickly picked it up and made a pot of tea for Chang Yu.
Wuzhong walked back and forth in the cellar several times: "I can't find anything to drink in Jinzhou City, and my mouth smells like bird."
"The people in Jinzhou City can't even eat, how can they get the food to make wine?" Kuang Ren rolled his eyes, Wang Zhengnan sighed, picked up the teacup and looked at it in front of his eyes: "Don't talk about wine, it's this tea.
There are so many rare things in Jinzhou City, it’s hard to buy them even if you have money, they are in short supply.”
"I knew it earlier. When we left customs, I came here with a few big bags of tea to sell, and I would definitely be able to sell it for a good price." Wuzhong hummed, and Wang Zhengnan chuckled: "There are many people who think like you.
The merchants and single gangs in Guanli are all thinking about this idea, but once the goods arrive in Ningyuan, they won’t even think about coming back.”
"Then how did the tea in this city come in?" Wuzhong was startled.
"Take the west exit".
"That side of Zhangjiakou?" Wu Zhong clicked his tongue: "It's such a long way around, no wonder it's so expensive."
"The wine and meat of the wealthy families smell stinky, and the roads are frozen to death. The common people have nothing to eat or drink, but it does not affect the wealth of wealthy families. It's not that there is no wine in Jinzhou City, it's because you haven't found a place." Chang Yu tilted his head and smiled evilly.
"Don't be so arrogant. When we enter the General Military Mansion, I have to get a drink first if I don't want to kill someone." Wuzhong said angrily, and Kuang Ren stood up: "Wuzhong, you are becoming more and more rude.
, you know these offending words are enough to kill you several times, my boss is not as knowledgeable as you, but you have to know what is good and what is good!"
Wang Zhengnan and Shui Sheng deeply agree with this. You must know that these days there is a strict hierarchy. With Chang Yu's status, let alone his subordinates, none of the ministers in the Manchu Dynasty can speak respectfully and honestly, let alone speak one word at a time.
I'm sorry, you can't even raise your voice. Just think that in the Wei Zhongxian era, this guy from Wuzhong would have died eight thousand times. The reason why he is not dead now is because he met Chang Yu, who never cared about etiquette.
Guy, everyone who has come into contact with him thinks he is different. However, although he doesn't care, his subordinates can't stand it anymore.
Wu Zhong curled his lips and said, "I have a narrow escape from death. It's not enough for me to be addicted to my mouth before I die."
"But what if you come back alive this time? Do you know that there is a word called settling accounts after autumn?" Chang Yu chuckled.
Wu Zhong was startled, then coughed slightly and said: "If you are lucky enough to come back alive, you are lucky, and with the structure of the Dong family, you will not be as familiar with me. At most, you will be punished and beaten, and your salary will be deducted. After all, it is not easy to come back alive, and you will not die."
If it is in the hands of the Tatars, it will not be slaughtered by the boss. If word spreads, it will have a bad impact on the boss."
Chang Yu smiled and said nothing, and Kuang Ren sighed: "You are really a flexible...coward!"