When the afterglow of the setting sun disappears, people walking in the ravine seem to still be able to feel the vibrations and noise on the ground.
Ma Jiang couldn't help but stop, raised his hood and looked back again.
In the deep dusk, the city was no longer visible.
Sir, don't worry, they won't catch up so soon. Lian Xiaojun comforted him again.
Ma Jiang's face turned pale and he said: If I hadn't left, the city wouldn't have been broken so quickly.
The lieutenant said with tears in his eyes: Sir, please keep the green hills here.
Anyway, the city will be captured in the end. Thinking about the movement of the army that had just climbed out of the tunnel and heard the army surrounding the city and entering the city, the deputy general was still frightened. Fortunately, he ran away in time.
Ma Jiang let out a long sigh: The success is in vain.
Lian Xiaojun said: Sir, the things in this world are victory and defeat, defeat and defeat, don't pay too much attention to it.
Ma Jiang glanced at him: I lost the defense of the city this time. I won when I left the city. Will I win or lose next? Young Master Lian, this is not a safe place yet.
Lian Xiaojun nodded: Yes, there are countless checkpoints for Mrs. Chu around here.
Therefore, Ma Jiang's soldiers could not be sent out at all, and the reinforcements from outside could not come in. Ande Zhong did send reinforcements. The reinforcement leader came over and took a look and decisively turned around and left.
But don't worry, sir. Lian Xiaojun said, taking the initiative to hold Ma Jiang's arm. What you want to buy is your life. The business will not be over until it is safe in the end.
Ma Jiang patted his hand: I believe Xiaojun.
Despite this, he did not let go of Lian Xiaojun's hand.
Lian Xiaojun led them for a while, picked off a blade of grass and put it to his mouth. The deputy general on the other side grabbed his hand.
What are you going to do? He shouted in a low voice.
Lian Xiaojun said: I asked my cousin to wait, and I need to inform him now.
The lieutenant held his hand and refused to let go: Who knows if it is your cousin or someone else?
Lian Xiaojun said: If I want to harm you, the most suitable place is over the tunnel entrance. Why wait until now?
That's true. The deputy general hesitated, and then Ma Jiang coughed and scolded: "You must believe Xiaojun, he is a businessman."
The deputy general let go of his hand.
Lian Xiaojun put a blade of grass to his mouth and blew three bird songs. A moment later, the sound of people and carriages moving in the night ahead was heard. The people on Majiang's side clenched their swords and guns, waiting for the carriages to approach. They were sure that there was only one person, Ma.
There were no soldiers, swords or guns hidden in the car, so I felt a little relieved.
Lian Xiaoqiang prepared clothes and asked Ma Jiang and the others to take off their armor and put on green hats.
The swords and guns were hidden in the clothes. Lian Xiaojun took the initiative and said, We who are doing business now have to carry weapons to defend ourselves. This is normal.
Ma Jiang said with a smile: I'm old, so I don't need to carry weapons as a driver.
Of course everyone else brought them.
I have already surveyed it. Lian Xiaoqiang said nervously, pointing in the direction in the night. There are too many checkpoints leading to western Zhejiang, but you can bypass Hezhou. There is only one checkpoint over there. You can also reach Zhejiang through Hezhou.
West.
Hezhou used to be under the jurisdiction of Ma Jiang, but now it has been recaptured by Mrs. Chu. Going that way, it seems that it is falling into the hands of Mrs. Chu, but Ma Jiang nodded without hesitation.
Let's go from Hezhou. He said, how many guards are there at that checkpoint? Let's find a way to get through.
Lian Xiaojun said: Sir, there is no need to break in. No matter how small the number is, if swords and guns are used, the whereabouts of Sir will be exposed. I can send you there.
Ma Jiang was suspicious: At this time, can you still pass the test?
Forget about other times, now that the siege of Yangzhou is urgent, Mrs. Chu has come in person, so the surrounding area must be under martial law.
Lian Xiaojun smiled: No matter when, someone has business.
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The canyon in the night half swallowed up the light of the torches, making the people in it looming.
Ma Jiang sat in the car and held the reins tightly. Fortunately, he didn't break through. Not to mention that the scale of the level was beyond imagination, but this secret whistle alone could kill the whole group.
Sir, is he lying to us? The deputy general whispered beside him, is there a trap ahead?
Ma Jiang smiled bitterly: Are we still qualified to talk about this now? Even if there is a trap ahead, what do you think we can do?
The deputy general was startled, he really couldn't do anything...
Lian Xiaoqiang, who was left waiting in the queue, let out a low cry of joy and turned around to greet them: Okay, you can go.
Ma Jiang and the deputy general looked forward and saw Lian Xiaojun waving in front of them. The torch was burning and smoke was rising, like an immortal in the clouds.
The lieutenant general was silent, suffocated with nervousness. Ma Jiang took a deep breath, flicked the reins and said, let's go.
The old horse pulled the old cart creaking, and after turning a corner, the night in front of them became brighter, and a group of officers and soldiers in bright armor, equipped with swords, guns, bows and crossbows, looked at them in the firelight.
Lian Xiaoqiang jumped out of the car: the goods were all in the car.
Ma Jiang and the deputy general also wanted to get out of the car. The general waved his hand, and a group of officers and soldiers had already dispersed beside the car. They opened the cover or directly penetrated with swords and guns, then took it back and stood on the roadside.
That's all right. The general said.
Is this okay? There is no check at all...
Ma Jiang, who had his head lowered, raised his eyes slightly and saw Lian Xiaojun smiling at the general, and the torch of his smile jumped.
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Only when the sky gradually became duller and the world shrouded in night appeared before his eyes again did Ma Jiang confirm that it was not a dream.
Sir, you can enter Hezhou smoothly from here. Lian Xiaojundao.
Ma Jiang jumped down from the carriage and bowed to Lian Xiaojun.
Lian Xiaojun smiled and accepted the greeting, and then got off the carriage: "Do you still need me to escort you, sir?"
Ma Jiang held his hand, but this time he didn't hold it as guardedly as he did along the way, but quickly let go.
Please forgive me, Xiaojun, I have always doubted your intentions. He said.
Suspicion keeps people awake, and I am very happy to have such a business partner. Lian Xiaojun said, smiling again, it seems that you don't need an escort.
Ma Jiang nodded and looked at the vast land in front of him. The original fear and anxiety were swept away, replaced by joy: To be honest, Xiaojun, I have left backhands in many places, and now is the time to use them.
Already.
After saying that, he held Lian Xiaojun's hand again.
If it weren't for Xiaojun, I wouldn't be able to use it. His expression was sincere and grateful, so there would be no need for Xiaojun to take risks with me.
In fact, he still didn't trust him, and now he had the ability to throw him away. Lian Xiaoqiang looked a little ugly at the side.
Lian Xiaojun's smile remained the same and he squeezed Ma Jiang's hand: Then I'll wait to collect my reward.
Ma Jiang laughed and shook Lian Xiaojun's hand harder: If I can survive, I am already unable to fight anymore, but in order to live up to Xiaojun, I, Ma Jiang, must make a comeback.
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Chariots and horses will soon disappear from sight on the land.
Lian Xiaoqiang breathed a sigh of relief and relaxed her spirit after being tense for days and nights. She staggered over to Lian Xiaojun, excited and excited: "Have you made all the arrangements ahead?"
There is no need to make arrangements next, they can leave on their own. If not, Lian Xiaojun smiled calmly. There are too many variables in business, and failure is nothing.
What they are talking about is not the same thing, right? Lian Xiaoqiang blinked: I mean, you didn't ask the officers and soldiers to arrange the arrest of Ma Jiang?
Lian Xiaojun was puzzled: Why should I arrange to capture Ma Jiang’s soldiers?
Even Xiaoqiang was confused: Could it be that Ma Jiang was really let go?
Of course. Lian Xiaojun said, Lian Xiaoqiang looks like a fool, what else should I do?
Lian Xiaoqiang's relaxed body became stiff, and Lian Xiaojun looked like a monster: He is Ma Jiang! He is a rebel! Of course we must catch him.
Lian Xiaojun said: What does that have to do with me? I am just a businessman, just doing business.
Lian Xiaoqiang's stiff body fell to the ground and let out a cry.