Chapter 581: Ambush
"Uncle, nephew thinks it can be so, so..."
Sima Hui attached his ear to Sima Yuantian's ear and whispered in a low voice. After listening to Sima Hui's words, Sima Yuantian thought quietly for a moment, then nodded slightly and agreed to Sima Hui's proposal.
"In that case, it's up to you to do it. Remember, don't let the other party notice that this matter is related to the Suncheon Alliance. Otherwise, once there is a problem with the people and horses in Jingzhou, even I can't protect you, understand?"
"Yes, uncle!"
After responding respectfully, Sima Hui slowly withdrew, and he didn't dare to step too hard when walking, so as not to make the footsteps too heavy and make Sima Yuantian noisy. Although Sima Yuantian spoke to him in a calm and gentle tone at the moment. However, Sima Hui knew how ruthless his uncle was, and he couldn't imagine it when he said he would make a move.
The next day, in front of Xu Shu's house.
Shangguan Haitang bought two carriages, after all, with the old man Xu Mu, it is not too convenient to ride a horse, and the speed cannot be too fast. Therefore, Shangguan Haitang and Xu's mother are in a carriage, and Xu Shu is a carriage with Guihai. As for the things in Xu Shu's house, except for books and precious things, they are all gone, and after arriving in Youzhou, Yuan Chang will naturally help Xu Shu solve all the problems.
It's just that just when Shangguan Haitang and the others were about to leave, Pang Tong, who was carrying a package, appeared in front of several people.
"Wulang, what do you mean by this?" Don't say that Shangguan Haitang and Guihai Yidao looked puzzled, Xu Shu also looked at Pang Tong with a puzzled face, not knowing what he meant. Pang Tong is now an adult, so he has not yet taken the table word. Among the Pang family, Pang Tong ranks fifth, and it is not wrong to call him Wulang.
"Uncle Yuanzhi, uncle asked his nephew to follow you to Youzhou. Pang Tong saluted Shangguan Haitang, Guihai Yidao and Xu Shu, and replied directly and simply. In fact, Xu Shu is seven or eight years older than Pang Tong, and it is enough to call him brother. It's just that Xu Shu and Pang De call each other brothers, and Pang Tong can only call Xu Shu uncle.
"Why is that?"
Pang Tong opened his two big eyes and said with a somewhat dazed expression: "Uncle Yuanzhi, nephew doesn't know why. Even if it is the uncle's instructions, the nephew can only follow them. ”
Listening to Pang Tong's answer, Xu Shu's brows furrowed slightly.
Youzhou is a bitter cold land in the north, and there is foreign invasion, not to mention Pang Tong's young age, Xu Shu doesn't really want to go. If it weren't for the coercion, Xu Shu would not have gone to Youzhou. Of course, it doesn't mean that Xu Shu can't endure hardships and can't stand the environment in Youzhou. It's just that no one would make such a decision when there were better options. If the Ming Lord that Xu Shu was looking forward to in his heart was in Youzhou, Xu Shu would go straight to Youzhou without saying a word, and leave as soon as he said it. However, this time it was not Xu Shu's original intention to go to Youzhou, but he didn't expect that now Pang Degong was sending one of his favorite nephews to Youzhou, but he didn't know what Pang Degong's intentions were? Besides, although he was "invited" to Xuzhou by Youzhou Mu. However, now he has not officially served under Yuan Chang, and he has no right to make decisions. Therefore, Xu Shu could only look at Shangguan Haitang and Guihai Yidao.
Guihai frowned, Xu Shu and Xu Mu were ordered by Yuan Chang to be brought to Youzhou. However, Pang Tong is not among them, and it is undoubtedly a burden to carry a little child. Therefore, Guihai Yidao is naturally reluctant to bring Pang Tong in his heart. It's just that he was just about to speak, but Shangguan Haitang spoke before him.
"My father-in-law is the most hospitable, since this little prince is willing to go to Youzhou as a guest, then he is infinitely welcome!" Shangguan Haitang said with a smile on his face.
"Thank you, sister!"
Pang Tong shouted sweetly, but Pang Tong's appearance was too unsatisfactory. Although it's selling cuteness, it's not aesthetic at all.
Of course, the reason why Shangguan Haitang piggybacked on Pang Tong was naturally due to her.
Just now, when Xu Shu asked Pang Tong why he wanted to go to Youzhou, although Pang Tong said that Pang Degong meant, he just followed his uncle's order. However, Shangguan Haitang sensed a flash of light in Pang Tong's eyes, so she knew the reason why Pang Tong went to Youzhou Pang Tong himself knew, but he covered it up. Shangguan Haitang studied with Diao Xiu'er, who was already good at finding intelligence, and her ability to observe words and emotions was naturally not weak. And Shangguan Haitang is extremely talented, and after studying with Diao Xiuer for a period of time, he already has a blue posture. Therefore, the flash of light in Pang Tong's eyes was not seen by others, but was discovered by Shangguan Haitang. For this reason, she decided to bring Pang Tong to Youzhou to see what his purpose was.
After the decision was made, everyone was ready to go. It's just that when it was about to set off, there was another little episode.
Xu Shu is also a man, so he naturally doesn't want to sit in the carriage and let Shangguan Haitang drive a girl's house. It's just that Shangguan Haitang also didn't agree to Xu Shu's request. As a guard, although she is Yuan Chang's sister-in-law, she understands her duty and knows what she should do and what she should not do. Yuan Chang valued Xu Shu so much that he did not hesitate to let them kidnap Xu Shu's mother and bring Xu Shu to Youzhou, and after returning to Youzhou, he naturally had to be entrusted with a heavy responsibility. Moreover, Shangguan Haitang drove a carriage to carry Xu's mother, and Guihai drove a carriage to carry Xu Shu and Pang Tong. If something happens, the two of them can deal with it in time. Although Xu Shu used to fight with swords, but that little bit of strength also bullied some weak scholars, and it was not much use when he encountered the enemy.
In the end, they couldn't resist Shangguan Haitang and Guihai Yidao, and Xu Shu didn't know his status in their hearts, so he could only agree to get into the carriage and sulk alone.
"Uncle Yuanzhi, Youzhou did not hesitate to send people and horses to invite you to Youzhou, and after arriving in Youzhou, you will definitely be able to be entrusted with important tasks. When the time comes, you must fly with your nephew!" Pang Tong put it to Xu Shu's ear and whispered. It's just that Pang Tong doesn't know that with the strength of Guihai's sword, how can he not hear his voice. Regarding what Pang Tong said, Guihai Yidao felt a little interesting.
"Huh!"
Xu Shu smiled bitterly, the Youzhou Mu used force to "invite" him, as for what would happen after arriving in Youzhou, Xu Shu himself was not sure, and how to bring Pang Tong. If the Youzhou Mu was not satisfied with him after meeting, wouldn't he be sent back again. At that time, Xu Shu didn't know where he should go.
Pang Tong is also a good person, seeing Xu Shu's expression, his eyes immediately widened, and he whispered again: "Uncle Yuanzhi, could it be that you were coerced by them to have to go to Youzhou?"
"Little brat, you know it's too late now, so let's be obediently appointed!"
At this time, the sound of returning to the sea came from outside the carriage. Driving a carriage is also a little boring, and I want to tease Pang Tong when I return to the sea. Unexpectedly, Guihai, who usually has a cold face like an ice cube, would even joke. In fact, Guihai Yidao is now nineteen years old, and in the era of peace, he has not yet been crowned at such an age. It's just that the encounter at home has changed Guihai Yidao's state of mind, and he usually looks like a living person. Today, for some reason, it is rare to say a joke.
"Hmph, you're just a little kid! I'm thirteen years old this year, and you don't look much older than me. ”
Regarding Guihai's name for him, Pang Tong obviously fought back angrily. It's just that after making a joke, Guihai Yidao once again restored his nature as an ice cube and didn't say a word more. After Pang Tong fought back, he saw that Guihai stopped talking, and he died down. Looking at Xu Shu on the side again, his face was depressed, as if he was thinking about something, and Pang Tong no longer bothered this uncle, but sat quietly on the side, thinking about something.
In fact, Xu Shu was not thinking about himself at the moment, but thinking about Pang Tong's problem.
Previously, because of his bad mood, he didn't say much about Pang Tong's words. It's just that after getting into the carriage, knowing that he had no way out, Xu Shu's heart calmed down. At this time, he also reacted that what Pang Tong had just said was concealed. He is a good friend with Pang Degong, and he is commensurate with brothers, so he naturally understands what a smart person Pang Tong is, and even Pang Degong, who rarely praises people, has praised Pang Tong many times in front of him, saying that Pang Tong's talent is rare in the world, and over time, he will definitely be able to soar for nine days. For Xu Shu and Sima Hui, Pang Degong has never praised him so much, which shows that Pang Degong attaches great importance to Pang Tong. Since Pang Degong valued Pang Tong so much, how could he send Pang Tong to Youzhou for no reason? Therefore, Xu Shu immediately understood that Pang Degong had some inevitable reason to let Pang Tong go to Youzhou, and it was not that Pang Tong was as ignorant as Pang Tong said, on the contrary, Pang Tong understood what the reason was. It's just that this reason is too important, and Pang Tong doesn't even dare to reveal a word about his uncle. Xu Shu did not have any dissatisfaction with this, on the contrary, he was just extremely curious in his heart, what was the reason why Pang Tong couldn't even say a word about him, Pang Degong's brother. Of course, Xu Shu knew that Pang Tong's reason might be related to something in his package.
I didn't notice it before, but at this moment, I had noticed that the package in Pang Tong's hand was hugged tightly by him. Moreover, whenever his gaze swept inadvertently, Pang Tong would subconsciously hold his package tightly, as if he was afraid of being snatched away. Although Pang Tong is smart, after all, he is still a child, and he doesn't have much life experience, so he attaches too much importance to the things in the package, so he will have such a reaction.
Of course, Xu Shu wouldn't ask more, since Pang Tong didn't tell him what he meant, then he naturally wouldn't ask. If Pang Tong wanted to tell him, he wouldn't have to ask him.
"Uncle Yuanzhi, it seems that you still found out!"
Pang Tong smiled bitterly at Xu Shu and said helplessly. He naturally knew that the uncle in front of him was a smart person, and he might not be able to hide it from the other party, but he didn't expect to be noticed by Xu Shu so soon. However, because Pang Degong said that this matter was too important, he didn't dare to decide to tell Xu Shu now.
"It's okay, I know you have a hard time, and my uncle won't force you to say anything. Xu Shu smiled and didn't care too much, but comforted Pang Tongfan in a low voice.
"Thank you uncle for your understanding!"
Pang Tong listened to Xu Shu's words, his heart breathed a sigh of relief, his eyes swept outside the car curtain, from what Guihai said just now, he knew that his voice would be heard by the other party no matter what. Therefore, he didn't dare to say more, but quickly whispered: "Uncle rest assured, when the time comes, my nephew will inform Uncle Yu of this matter, and I hope my uncle will forgive me!"
"Hmm!"
Xu Shu nodded with a slight smile and didn't say anything. Pang Tong knew that he would say a lot and lose a lot, so he didn't say anything more, and closed his eyes slightly to rest like Xu Shu.
After four or five days of hurrying, Shangguan Haitang and his entourage arrived in Xiangcheng, Yuzhou from Fancheng, Jingzhou. After all, they are driving a carriage, and considering the reason for Xu's mother's age, the speed can't be too fast, deducting food and drink and other reasons, walking for six hours a day and walking more than 100 miles is already considered fast. Of course, if Xu's mother is older, the speed will be slower. It's a shame that although Mother Xu is also an old man, she is not very old, and she is about forty.
When I arrived in Xiangcheng, it was just past noon. Therefore, after Shangguan Haitang and them replenished some dry food and water in Xiangcheng, they set out on the road again and arrived in Yangzhai City for the night. Yangzhai was once the capital of the Xia Dynasty and the capital of Korea during the Warring States period. Therefore, although it has declined, it is also a medium-sized county, which is not too bad.
Approaching evening, Shangguan Haitang and his entourage were only a dozen miles away from Yangzhai City. It's just that suddenly, Shangguan Haitang and Guihai Yidao stopped the carriage and looked at the mountains and forests in front of them calmly.
"What's going on?"
Xu Shu and Pang Tong poked their heads out and asked puzzled. As for Mother Xu, maybe it was really because of her old age, she fell asleep in the carriage after days of traveling, but she was not awakened.
Shangguan Haitang and Guihai Yidao did not answer Xu Shu's question, and the two of them brought the two carriages side by side. Then, Guihai took the long knife in his hand, jumped out of the carriage, and looked ahead indifferently.
"Where are the thieves, get out!"
The sound of returning to the sea was not loud, but as if it had penetrating power, Xu Shu and Pang Tong, who were on top of the carriage, only felt a cold wind blowing, and their bodies couldn't help but tremble. And as the words of the knife fell to the sea, the mountains and forests in front of them finally moved, and a team of about 100 people rushed out, with knives, guns, and halberds in their hands, rushing towards them with murderous energy. (To be continued.) )