It rained again. This kind of drizzle is very common in spring in central Sichuan. It rains intermittently, sometimes for more than ten days. Su Ren has sent people to move all the goods into the tent. A small number of people were stranded at the mountain pass.
For half a month, the caravan was at a loss. Many people thought that this Qiang trip would most likely end in failure. However, Su Shipeng didn't say anything, so no one dared to leave. Anyway, they had to eat and drink every day.
Not bad.
Li Jun came anyway, on a drizzling night. This group of people actually avoided the sentries arranged by the caravan guards. When Li Jun got into Su Ren's tent, he really shocked Su Ren.
"What's that about you? How did you get in?"
Li Jun laughed twice, waved his hand, and sent the three people following him out: "This caravan is big, and having too few guards is indeed a problem. However, Su Shipu did a pretty good job. He was almost killed several times.
Your people found out."
Think about it, for more than a hundred mules and horses, there must be more than a hundred drivers and grooms, not counting cooks, servants, and the civilians who provide supplies for the caravan. When walking from Chengdu, you can see more than five people at a glance.
A huge team of a hundred people. It is not very reliable to protect so many people with only a hundred guards. When we entered Yelang, the caravan was not as big as it is now, but there were only 500 guards at that time.
After thinking about this, Su Ren stopped asking in detail and threw down the things in his hands: "Master Li, what's going on today?"
Li Jun took off his raincoat and sat down on the Taishi chair: "I can't do it if I don't come. I don't know who told Mu Qingyun that I wanted to let you cross Yuanshan. He is preparing manpower to attack us, right?
, Could this matter have been arranged by Su Shipu?"
"Hahaha!" Su Ren laughed and poured a cup of hot tea for Li Jun: "I disappoint Village Leader Li. I really arranged this!"
"Hey! Su Shipu has really hurt me!"
"You can't say that. It's not a good thing to have two sides. You want to get my money, but you also want to get Mu Qingyun's trust. To be honest, this is not good for you. In that case, both of our families will be on guard against you. Now
Okay, if you and Mu Qingyun completely draw a clear line, we will be able to gain trust and it will be much easier to do things."
"Su Shipu really thinks highly of me."
"Zhai Master Li is the smartest person in Yuanshan. There is no need to kill us merchants. We all take what we need. This is the way to survive. Mu Qingyun, who drains the lake, fishes and burns the forest for hunting, is by no means a person who does big things. With him
I won’t be at ease if we cooperate.”
"Hahaha! Okay! In that case, our matter is settled."
"deal!"
The two laughed, raised their respective teacups and touched them lightly, and the matter was settled. There was a ping-ping-pong-pong sound of fighting outside the tent, and it was easy to tell that it was Huo Jin and Huang Shisan who were fighting with the people brought by Li Jun.
.As a personal guard, my reaction is so slow, I need to talk about it.
Li Jun glanced at the entrance of the tent: "Su Shipu's guards are so skilled. Since we are all a family, can we stop them?"
"Zhai Leader Li has no confidence in his own people?"
Li Jun shook his head: "It is difficult for two fists to defeat four hands. Even if a god comes down to earth, he will not be able to fight back when faced with a pack of wolves."
As soon as he finished speaking, Leng Jun rushed into the tent with his sword in hand and saw Su Ren sitting with a scribe drinking tea and chatting. He tossed his sleeves hatefully, turned around and went out again. There was also a fight outside.
Then it stopped.
Su Ren is still drinking tea. He likes tea very much. This kind of tea requires fewer processing steps and is not as good as the tea leaves of later generations. It is a little bitter in the mouth, but the aftertaste is sweeter.
"The external matters have been resolved. Now let's talk about our matters. If Village Master Li needs help, just say so. If I can help, I will never hold back."
"Oh, I finally waited for the mayor to say this. The last time I sent someone, the mayor rushed me back. It was also my fault. For such a big thing, it is best to come in person. Pretending to others is disrespectful to the mayor.
I need help from the mayor on some matters this time. Can the mayor give me some food? I must have been squeezed hard by Mu Qingyun these years. If there is no food, people's hearts will be scattered. If people's hearts are broken, there is little point in fighting again.
"
"It's easy to say, come here!"
Hawking came in angrily. The leather armor on his chest was stabbed, and half of it drooped on his chest. Fortunately, he was not injured. Ignoring Hawking's expression, Su Ren said: "Go and prepare a hundred stones of grain and rice. Get it ready in a few days."
Village Master Li will send someone to pick it up. Master Li, please forgive me. I can’t interfere with your internal affairs in Yuanshan, and I can’t send it there, so I have to feel wronged by Master Li.”
"Should, should!" Li Jun stood up and bowed his hands to Su Rengong: "I will never forget the great kindness of the mayor, so I will say goodbye."
"Forgive me, forgive me! If the food is not enough, the leader of the village can send people here at any time. I just hope that the internal affairs of Yuanshan will not delay my caravan's journey to Qiang land. After summer, people will freeze to death on the other side.
."
"Of course, farewell!"
"No!"
Outside the tent, the three people brought by Li Jun were guarding the entrance of the tent, and dozens of angry people stood opposite. Huang Shisan held a big ax in his hand, ready to chop people at any time. Leng Jun and Lu Yi stood aside,
He was protected by more than a dozen people. Many of them were holding crossbows in their hands. If it weren't for the fact that Su Ren was still in the tent, Li Jun's three men would have become dead corpses long ago.
Watching Li Jun lead his people out of the camp and into the mountain forest with loud black drums. Su Ren entered the tent without saying a word. Leng Jun, Lu Yi, Huo Jin, and Huang San followed quickly.
"What's going on? Everyone has gotten into my tent, but the sentry you arranged has not responded at all? Is it because we have been comfortable here for a long time and have lost our vigilance?"
Huo Jin and Huang Shisan lowered their heads and remained silent. Leng Jun still held his sword: "I ordered the number of sentries to be reduced. I don't blame them!"
"Don't cover up for them, and you!" Su Ren pointed at Leng Jun: "Since we have taken over Lao Gou's mission, let's protect the caravan. This time we are not going for sightseeing, but for development. Do you understand? What is development?
, just take the road that no one has walked before, no one knows what problems you will encounter. Fortunately, I met Li Jun tonight. If Mu Qingyun robbed, no one would be able to escape. "
"Don't say anything. You think you are a smart person, but in fact you are just a little girl who doesn't know shit!" Lu Yi was about to open his mouth when Su Ren said something back: "I am very afraid of death, unlike all of you.
Heartless, I still have a lot of things that have not been realized. It is not worth dying at a young age. You have to worry about everything you do. Tomorrow morning, each person will be given ten lashes. This little girl will be sent back to Dujiangyan immediately. Xiao Jinzi will go and start again immediately.
Arrange sentries, Huang Shisan will stay, you two can go!"
It can be seen that Su Ren is really angry this time, or very angry. He has never hit anyone before, but today is the first time.
Leng Jun went out with Huo Jin without saying a word. Huang Shisan looked at it for a long time and realized that he could either stay or leave. Su Ren asked him to stay, so he didn't dare to leave. But Lu Yi had already shed tears, and he felt a little uncomfortable staying.
That was too much. Su Ren waved his hand, and Huang Shisan hurriedly walked out of the tent as if he had received an amnesty. He took a deep breath. He didn't dare to go far, so he stood outside the tent and listened quietly to what was going on inside.
Su Ren's behavior today is so different from before. Su Ren usually laughs and smiles at everyone. Even the lowest-level civilian husband can tell a few jokes when he meets Su Ren. But today, Huang Shisan felt
The last time he was scared was at Laojun Temple. Huang Shisan will never forget that loud noise in his life. This time Su Ren's performance was even more frightening than last time. Su Ren's eyes and demeanor made Huang Shisan
San suddenly understood in his heart that this person was his boss, not a big boss like himself.
Lu Yi was still shedding tears, big drops falling in front of her feet. Su Ren didn't speak and sat quietly on his seat.
"If there is nothing else, just go out! I still have things to do!"
"Do you really want to send me back to Dujiangyan?"
"Well! If you do something wrong, you will be punished. As the owner of the caravan, these guards are your subordinates. You can't escape the blame for letting the enemy break into our camp."
"But I'm a woman!"
"What happened to the woman? When I wanted to follow you, you said not to treat you as a woman."
"you!"
Su Ren said with a dark face: "The matter is settled as it is, there is no room for bargaining."
"Humph!" Lu Yi wiped away her tears: "I won't leave!"
Just as Lu Yi left, Leng Jun came back. Before Leng Jun could speak, Su Ren said first: "If you are here to plead for mercy, please don't open your mouth!"
Leng Jun was stunned for a moment: "But that's just a little girl! Forget it, I know it's very dangerous tonight. Let's put this aside for now. Do you really want to cooperate with that Li Jun?"
"What's your opinion? Or is there a better way?"
"This man is not simple. You can see from his three guards that this man is just like you. We considered your danger at that time, so we did hold back, but those three people were tough. His Zhuiyunshan
Yuanshan is not a big village, but it is even more difficult to compete with Mu Qingyun. I think this guy is using us. When he destroys Mu Qingyun, his family will be the only one in Yuanshan. By then..."
"I know!"
"You know you still want to support him? It's best for us not to help each other at this time and let them bite us!"
Su Ren smiled: "You are making things simple. The total number of Yuanshan bandits is tens of thousands. They are all cruel and inhumane guys. If they are not completely eradicated, our Qiang land trade routes will never be peaceful. Li Jun is here
People are very ambitious, so what's the harm in letting them be happy for a while? As long as we can reach Qiang land safely this time, Yuanshan will be peaceful next time, believe me."
"you mean……"
"Don't ask so many questions. You will know when the time comes. Remember! Come and be tortured tomorrow morning!" (To be continued)
