It is said that Jia Cong and others guessed from what Yuan Shikai's cousin said that Fang Xiong hid the property confiscated from the capital in a certain place in Chang'an. Jia Cong said: "The Gao family is in Chang'an. Could you please ask them to find out?"
Jia Xu and Liu Feng said in unison: "No!"
Jia Xu said: "It is difficult for even relatives to keep such a large amount of money. I will go back to Fang's family to find out what kind of rice they have hidden in Chang'an."
Jia Cong said: "By the way, Qiu Liang has been busy these days. He is looking for the framer master everywhere. But will the person be silenced? That kind of thing is obviously a fake handwriting."
Jia Xu said, "There are many framers who can't read." He thought for a moment and said, "Regardless of whether the framers live or die, this matter can be used." Then he ordered Liu Feng to make such arrangements.
Liu Feng smiled and glanced at Jia Cong: "They are really uncle and nephew." Jia Xu raised his eyebrows.
Jia Cong chuckled twice: "Fifth Uncle, you are trying to get the answer! Back when Brother Baoyu killed Huo Xuan with an inkstone, was this a trick I didn't use to plead his grievances on his behalf?"
Jia Xu said: "This is called taking advantage of the situation! If you don't know, study more."
"Yes, yes, my fifth uncle said yes!" Jia Cong never hesitates to flatter his elders.
Jia Xunai wrote an urgent letter and sent the dove back to Chengtian Mansion.
A few days later, Xiu Mu, a subordinate of General Huang who was patrolling Qingcheng Mountain, heard about something and hurriedly reported it to General Huang. General Huang immediately ordered the report to be reported to Qiu Liang immediately. Qiu Liang was overjoyed when he heard this: "You can be considered trustworthy!" It turned out that someone in the town at the foot of Qingcheng Mountain spread a gossip, saying that a drunken framer once said that he had framed a bunch of scraps of paper in one place and they were indistinguishable from the complete ones! The man was never found again. You can’t see people alive, you can’t see corpses even when they’re dead.
Qiu Liang personally led people to investigate. After three days of searching, he could not find out the name of the master or where the shop was. On the third day, when it was time for dinner, a daredevil suddenly rushed from behind the alley and bumped into Qiu Liang. He didn't say sorry and ran away. Qiu Liang looked at the man's back and turned around, spreading his palms. The man just stuffed a note to him. When he opened it, he saw it read: Zhang Renshan Bei Yuanming Palace, Fang Yong, the ambitious and confidant, is eating.
Qiu Liang was secretly alarmed, and immediately led the people to rush over. Just as he entered the gate, he heard someone shouting: "Fang Yong! The officials are coming, run!" He shouted, "Don't leave, thief!" The soldiers quickly caught him. He ran towards the back. He saw Taoist priests and pilgrims who were eating in a mess. When asked, they all said that someone had just escaped from the back door. Qiu Liang and others chased after him. But no one ran fast, and they watched seven or eight people turn around. As he was about to escape on the mountain path, a soldier behind Qiu Liang secretly took a bow and shot an arrow, aiming at one of the thieves and hitting him in the back. The thieves fell down at the sound. The remaining thieves did not care about the corpses and fled into the forest.
So he took the thief's body and brought it back. General Huang recognized it at a glance: "It's the thief who coaxed me that day!"
Qiu Liang sighed: "It's useless even if you die, and you can't be tried." Because he looked back for the soldier who shot the arrow, he couldn't find it. Those who brought him said that the arrow was not shot by them, and they didn't know the person who shot the arrow. Thinking of Zhang Sudden's sudden death. Qiu Liang couldn't help but become suspicious after stuffing the note into his hand. He was afraid that the gangsters were using him as cover.
It was indeed Fang Yong who was hit by the arrow. Yesterday, the aunt of the second room of the Fang family was starching and washing clothes for Mrs. Fang. She found that the belt was too thick and suspected that there was something in it, so she gave it to the second wife. The second wife quietly opened it and looked for it. There was actually half a handkerchief hidden in his belt! The handkerchief was embroidered with a map of Qingcheng Mountain, and the only place marked on the map was the "Yuanming Palace". Fang Yong got this letter, and early this morning he led several of his confidants to quietly When he arrived at Qingcheng Mountain, he happened to be caught by Qiu Liang. He also took half of the veil with him, so Qiu Liang naturally searched it. All the Taoist priests from the Yuanming Palace rushed elsewhere that day, and the people of the King of Shu occupied the Taoist temple. , dig deep and search.
The next day, Fang Yong's men returned to the camp dejectedly, and brought a man with them. This man's name was Lu Sanzhang, a woodcutter on Qingcheng Mountain.
He was not from the mountains. He wanted to become a monk because of his nephew's death last year. The old Taoist priests in the Taoist temple said that he was not willing to accept his mortal life. He did not want to return to his hometown, so he settled in the mountains. When Fang Yong's people escaped,
, happened to meet him walking on the mountain road carrying firewood. He shouted: "Follow me!" Fang Yong had just been hit by an arrow, and his man was like a horse without a bridle, so he followed him in a daze. This woodcutter was very familiar with it.
On the mountain road, his arm strength was extraordinary, and he led them through the forest and streams, through caves and climbing wild vines, and got rid of Qiu Liang's pursuers.
Lu Sanzhang then led them to a shed to roast some game, and said: "My nephew just had a few quarrels with others and was taken to jail by the government. He was gone in just two days. I'm not helping you."
, It’s just that I don’t like the government. Those officers and soldiers have been here for a long time, and you can’t escape easily. I’ll send you away in the evening.” Seeing that he was highly skilled in martial arts and saved his own life, everyone invited him to join the group. This man was Taoist.
, "There is no greater sorrow than the death of one's heart."
Someone advised: "Since the government harmed your nephew, wouldn't it be nice for you to take revenge by killing the dog official?"
Lu Sanzhang said: "The dog officer and the jailer who killed my nephew have been killed. If we just kill them, won't my nephew not be able to come back?"
The man further advised: "There is no resurrection after death. My nephew's great revenge has been avenged, and his soul in heaven is at peace. Why does Brother Lu still think about it? There is not only one dog official in the world? There are also other people's nephews who were killed."
Lu Sanzhang's eyes lit up, and he finally shook his head and said, "I'm used to it on the mountain."
These few soldiers were all ordinary soldiers with simple minds. Seeing that the expression on Lu Sanzhang's face had softened, they thought that now that Fang Yong was dead, they would definitely be leaderless when they returned. There are experts, let's see how skilled and knowledgeable he is compared to Fang Yong.
It's better. Wouldn't it be a pity to let it go in vain? They looked at each other for a few times and said one after another: "Brother Lu said that the chief does not allow you to become a monk. Your mortal relationship is not over. Isn't it the fault of our brothers?"
"Isn't that right!" Another one said, "Our young man is a descendant of heaven and man. He has been practicing Taoism for three generations. He has a good moral character and a good moral character. Why don't you go and meet Brother Lu?"
Lu Sanzhang let them chatter for a long time, but they were still hesitant. Late at night, Lu Sanzhang led them down the mountain along a small path to avoid the officers and soldiers, and even stole a few horses for them.
, and wanted to say goodbye. A soldier said: "Brother Lu, we still have to walk a long way to get there, I'm afraid it won't be peaceful. If we are sending the Buddha to the west, why not bother Brother Lu to see us off?" Lu Sanzhang said with a smile.
"Isn't this a rogue thing?" A few people started making trouble, but Lu Sanzhang couldn't shirk it, so he actually agreed.
Several people happily brought him back to the camp. Mrs. Fang was shocked: "How can you bring outsiders here at will! What if he is a spy for the imperial court?"
Hearing this, Lu Sanzhang clasped his fists and said, "I don't have any ill intentions. It's just a invitation from a few brothers. It's hard to refuse the kindness. Since the head of the family doesn't want to, I'm going to say goodbye." Then he swore an oath, "If I can help you, I'll take my leave."
If his location is leaked to the government, he will be a military commander for the rest of his life. He will never die on the battlefield, but only by the hands of villains."
Mrs. Fang took a breath and said after a while: "I have never heard such a poisonous oath. A general will fight a hundred battles and return with his body wrapped in horse leather. How unjust to die at the hands of a villain. Mr. Lu, I believe in you." Lu Sanzhang
He clasped his fists and said goodbye, turning around to leave. Mrs. Fang hurriedly kissed him and stopped him to apologize, but Lu Sanzhang still refused to stay.
When Fang Yifei saw this man, he was shocked: Wasn't he Liu Quan, the Qianhu guard? Could it be that he designed to kill Fang Yong? Because Fang Yong took the half-kerchief to Qingcheng Mountain without telling anyone, the Fang family eliminated the second bedroom.
Still not knowing what he was doing, Fang Yifei had already gone through thousands of circles in his mind and couldn't figure out what happened. So he stepped forward to save Lu Sanzhang and said sincerely: "A gentleman saves people from fire and water. I listen to the oath of a strong man, and I want to
He is from the army. Now we are the only one short of someone who can lead the army. Although it is difficult now, I will not treat the general badly in the future."
Lu Sanzhang glanced at her and said, "This young general is the young master that several brothers said had practiced in a Taoist temple?"
Fang Yifei clasped his fists: "Exactly."
"Have you ever learned to lead soldiers?"
Fang Yifei smiled bitterly and said: "A scholar has never learned anything."
Lu Sanzhang said: "I came here with a few brothers, thinking that they were just ordinary bandits. I just took a look at the soldiers coming and going, and I didn't expect that they were serious troops. I was originally a military household, and my brother spent a lot of money on it.
I have the strength to escape, and I also promised my brother not to serve in the army. Since there is a shortage of people in your camp, I can temporarily take charge of the army. I hope that I will learn from it. As long as I can control the army by myself, I will immediately retire.
civilian."
Mrs. Fang was overjoyed and said falsely: "We'll discuss this someday!"
Lu Sanzhang then stayed in Fang's camp and subdued all the soldiers in just a few days. He never took any credit, and took Fang Yifei's priority in everything. He also taught Fang Yifei how to rectify military regulations and how to use kindness and power at the same time, so that the soldiers and horses did not use food and grass.
Go first, guard against traps at high levels and guard against traps at the same time. Fang Yifei is talented and intelligent and has made up his mind to seize power. He learns very quickly. He is sincere and honest, and his appearance makes him a reliable person. Although the entire Fang family is missing,
You have to like him and trust him. Mrs. Fang was so happy that she chanted Buddha's name every day: "I didn't expect that a mere Fang Yong would be replaced by such a person!" Qiu Liang also hung Fang Yong's head on Qingcheng Mountain to tempt him to steal it. The Fang family listened.
He said it but ordered not to let the soldiers below know about it, for fear that someone would cause trouble.
There was originally a lot of food stored in the camp, but Lu Sanzhang had been training his troops vigorously recently, and the soldiers' appetites suddenly increased. He then discussed with Fang Yifei: "We must replenish some food and grass."
Fang Yifei said sadly: "Now we are all traitors."
Lu Sanzhang said: "It might as well be to rob a grain depot. It's just that these people are not strong enough at the moment and are taking some risks. They will be fine in three months. I don't know if the grain storage will be enough for three months."
Fang Yifei then went to discuss with Mrs. Fang. Mrs. Fang said: "Since robbery is inconvenient, there is a rice bank in my dowry. No one except your grandfather knows about it. It's just that he is far away in Chang'an."
Fang Yifei said: "Since that's the case, let's send someone in advance to bring in some food and grass."
So he called Lu Sanzhang to discuss it. Lu Sanzhang said: "Grain and grass are important, and so many grain trucks are easy to attract attention. Our camp is safe now, and trenches have been dug outside. Young Master Yi Fei is becoming more and more heroic. I
Take some brothers to Chang'an to collect grain, and I will try to lead the army alone for a few days."
Fang Yifei was shocked: "So fast! How can I hold it down!"
Lu Sanzhang smiled and said: "You are the master, you are born to be able to suppress me. I am just going to collect the food, Chang'an is not far away. I will ask a few capable brothers to help me. Sooner or later, I will be on my own."
, it’s good to practice your courage.”
Mrs. Fang naturally hoped that her granddaughter could seize the military power as soon as possible. When she saw that he wanted to let go, she hurriedly said: "Securing food is a big deal. Since General Lu told you to try it, why don't you try it?" Fang Yifei hesitated for a long time.
, also responded.
Lu Sanzhang then led a team of men, took the tokens given by Mrs. Fang and the personal letters, and set off for Chang'an, pretending to be an ordinary grain merchant's bodyguard.
Nothing happened on the road. I entered Chang'an City that day. Since I was not familiar with the roads, I looked for someone on the roadside to inquire. I saw an aunt walking over with a pole on her shoulders and two frames of pecans hung on both ends of the pole. Lu San
The father-in-law stared at them. One of the brothers laughed and said, "That aunt selling walnuts is so pretty!" Lu Sanzhang blushed, straightened his back, and actually stepped forward to ask the aunt about the way.
The aunt put down her load, rested her shoulders, and said, "I came to the city from the countryside to sell goods, and I happened to know Fenglong Rice Shop. They have a shop in Tongjifang." Lu Sanzhang thanked him repeatedly.
Then he asked in detail how to get to Tongji Square. The aunt was very articulate and scratched the ground with a pole a few times, and Lu Sanzhang understood. He hurriedly thanked her again. The aunt picked up the walnuts and left, but Lu Sanzhang still turned his head to look.
people.
One brother coughed: "Brother Lu! My neck is twisted!" Everyone laughed.
Lu Sanzhang still reluctantly turned around and said, "What a beautiful aunt! She really looks like my wife." Everyone laughed even louder.
Not long after, they found Fenglong Rice Shop and met the big shopkeeper with a token in hand. The shopkeeper’s surname was Wan, but he was actually a nephew of Fang Xiong. He hid the word "Fang" on his head. A few days ago, they heard that there was something wrong with the Fang family.
After the incident, I was so frightened. Later I heard that the Fang family's women and children had been rescued, and I was determined. Because the Shu Kingdom was looking for them, I didn't dare to send people to investigate for fear of causing trouble. Now that I saw them,
I heard that the old lady, madam, girl, and young man were all well, so I felt relieved.
After settling the brothers first, Lu Sanzhang went to the secret room alone with Shopkeeper Wan to talk. He said: "The old lady said that the things will not be moved for the time being. The King of Shu searched these things closely, and there was no suspicion that he had come to Shu.
Let’s wait until the news has passed. We are almost out of food and grass, so we can only transport some food and grass back to help in emergencies.”
Shopkeeper Wan nodded and said, "The old lady is thoughtful." He then asked, "How is the family doing now?"
Lu Sanzhang sighed softly: "There are no adult men, and I am not the master. I have no choice but to do it now. Now the third girl pretends to be a man and takes charge of the affairs for the time being."
Shopkeeper Wan was silent for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "The King of Shu is just a white-eyed wolf! Who welcomed him to Shu back then? Within a few years, he was able to cross the bridge and draw the ban."
Lu Sanzhang said: "If Red Bones doesn't sell firearms to us, how can we be the opponent of the King of Shu with our swords and axes? For now, the only way is to settle down first and train the troops well; after the King of Shu searches for a while, he can't find them."
, and then try to pretend to be another prince's subordinate to buy firearms. Otherwise, there will be no way to avenge your lord."
Shopkeeper Wan nodded and asked, "Brother Lu, are you in a hurry this time?"
"I'm worried. I'm waiting for food at home. I hope Shopkeeper Wan can prepare the food soon."
"I'll go prepare it." Shopkeeper Wan added, "If you want anything else, just ask."
Lu Sanzhang hesitated for a moment and said, "I wonder if Shopkeeper Wan is familiar with him in Chang'an?"
Shopkeeper Wan said: "I have been here for more than thirty years."
A trace of blush appeared on Lu Sanzhang's face: "We didn't know the way when we entered the city, and an aunt who sold walnuts pointed us in the direction. I thought that we should thank her more."
Shopkeeper Wan wondered: "She's just a guide, just thank her. What else does Brother Lu want from her?"
Lu Sanzhang simply said: "I like that aunt's appearance very much."
Shopkeeper Wan was stunned, put his hands on his hands and said with a smile: "I see! It's a trivial matter!" Then he sent people outside to look for a good-looking aunt selling walnuts.
Not long after, the clever clerk had already found out. It turned out that the woman's husband's surname was Jia Yuwen, and he was a scholar. At the beginning of the year, he left home with a large bag of poems, saying that he wanted to find a job at the old man's house.
It was an errand to clean up the guests. There was no rice for cooking at home, so Aunt Jia came to Chang'an City to look for her husband. He was in the small government office, and there was no such man in the big families. Aunt Jia happened to know a walnut seller, so she imitated him to sell walnuts for money.
livelihood.
Lu Sanzhang sighed after hearing this: "Her man is really ignorant! He has a lovely wife at home and he still runs around."
Shopkeeper Wan said with a smile: "Brother Lu is right! In my opinion, there is no way a man like her can be as compassionate and caring as Brother Lu."
Lu Sanzhang blushed, asked the waiter for the whereabouts of Aunt Jia, and ran away in a hurry. (.. )