Chapter 127: Waiting for the meat to be cooked
The next day, as soon as the sky was showing a little white, several fast horses and two carriages stopped on the docks. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. biquge。 info
The leader of the carriage was the Ma Zizhang that Ge Hai had seen. He was accompanied by two men in black who were dressed in strong suits. The two men wore the boss's hat, and their faces could not be seen clearly, and the brim of the hat was pressed low. Ma Zizhang rode a fast horse with each of them, and the remaining few horses were to be distributed by Ge Hai.
Mazi Zhang Li dismounted, walked up to the bow of the boat and greeted Zhao Dagehai: "These are all prepared according to your requirements, they are familiar with land routes, and they can escort you all the way across Fenshui." If you're packed, let's get up. ”
Ge Hai was about to ask Jiang Li to leave, but he saw Lu Pothos and Jin Ju carrying a thin soft bag and getting off the side of the boat first. The two of them are still dressed as maids. Jiang Gan led Jiang Ju, Jiang Ju held the book in his hand, and behind him were Jiang Li and Xiaoxiang in men's clothes.
When Jiang Li stepped off the side of the boat, one of the two men wearing a hat quickly looked up at her, lowered his head, and secretly gestured to Mazi Zhang who was standing in front of him, and Mazi Zhang smiled imperceptibly.
Sixi had already gotten off the boat, and was carefully checking the carriage that Ma Zizhang had arrived at at this time.
Waiting for Jiang Li to lead Luluo and Jin Ju Xiaoxiang into the carriage, Jiang Gan took Jiang Ju into another car and sat down. The Zhao brothers flew on their horses and scattered in all directions following the carriage.
Sixi and Ge Hai drove a carriage alone, and Ma Zizhang led a few black-clothed people in strong suits to lead the way, and the group crossed the dock, crossed the official road, and then turned to the trail. Follow the trail in the direction of Fenshui.
Walking on the mountain trail, the fresh smell of river water in the early morning air is getting lighter and lighter, and gradually changing into the fragrance of grass and trees with the fragrance of morning dew.
Originally, it was said that it was a good time to leave, but it was changed to the time of Mao for no reason. Jiang Li didn't sleep well all night, his mind couldn't analyze the changing situation in front of him, and although he was sleepy in the wide and comfortable carriage at this time, he had to cheer up.
Since leaving the dock, Ge Hai has spoken a lot. He has dealt with Ma Zizhang in recent years, and he has only been introduced to meet a few times.
Jiang Li said on the way back, Ma Zizhang's eyes reminded her of the Dayan people she had seen in the capital. The domineering in the eyes of the Dayan people when they looked at the Great Song people, the kind of eyes that came from the bones that were consciously superior to others, were similar to the expression that Mazi Zhang unintentionally revealed that day. That's why she asked Ge Hai if he knew the details of Ma Zizhang.
Ge Hai thought about it carefully, and his heart was not so steady. So he looked for an opportunity to set Ma Zi Zhang's words all the way.
Ge Hai first mentioned the water bandits on the south water road from Guazhou, and Mazi opened his eyes and said without blinking: "But they are all poor people, scattered are people, and gathered are bandits." In the years of famine, they gathered by the canal to rob passing merchants. Hasn't the harvest been bad all these years? They are just trying to survive, and they can mix up a little money and get it, and they don't hurt people's lives easily. Fortunately, most of the merchants on the canal are just like you, who do not hesitate to make a small amount of money and know how to find someone to accommodate, so everyone will be safe. If you want me to say, in fact, you have already paid the money, and there is no need to avoid the waterways and avoid the water bandits. ”
These words were heard clearly all the way, and Zhao Da heard them almost the same as what he knew in private. Although Ma Zizhang was tall and burly, and the two black-clothed men he brought with him seemed to be not weak, Zhao Da didn't think they would be a threat, so he sat firmly on the back of the horse and continued to walk silently.
Ge Hai asked about the customs of Guazhou again, and Ma Zizhang replied similarly. He even told Ge Hai about the various scenery of Guazhou under the four seasons of the year, and praised Guazhou as having a unique scenery, better than Jiangnan.
Sixi rushed to the car in front of him, and said in a low voice: "It seems that the master is too careful, listening to him, he is clearly a native of Guazhou." Even if you are not a local, you can't be a Dayan. ”
"In the capital, there have been many Dayan merchants, warriors, and even scholars who have come to study in recent years. Guazhou is not far from the capital, even if you meet Dayan people in Guazhou, it is not necessarily for us. The master relaxed his heart, there are Zhao brothers on the left and right, isn't there Sixi and Ge Hai. Jin Ju handed over a cup of hot tea, held it in Jiang Li's hands with both hands, and said so.
In the end, Jin Ju presided over the logistics for a period of time in Jinmei Villa, and he was so calm and stable when things happened. Jiang Li couldn't help but glance at her even more. However, the two samurai beside Mazi Zhang who lowered the brim of their hats still made Jiang Li wary.
As soon as the pothos got in the car, she just buried herself in the book. The book is a splendid weaving book from Jiang Gan. She is now more obsessed with brocade than Jiang Li. In addition to caring about Jiang Li's daily life, he was indifferent to everything that happened around him.
Hearing that Sixi and Jin Ju said this, Jiang Li also secretly laughed at his heart. So I relaxed and looked at the scenery.
The carriage was walking among the mountains, green mountains, verdant trees, a mirror-like lake in front, and the ridge of a country house lined with fish scales and horseteeth in the distance.
The weather is fine, and a ray of sunshine shines through the silky clouds, which is: Baizhang Xia Mingwen is five colors, and the double cliff trees are green and thousand-layered. Can't get enough of the mountain views.
Xiao Xiang simply opened the curtain half-open. The master and servant admired the scenery of the mountains and waters all the way and were amazed. The danger has long been put out of the way.
As the morning passed, the carriage hurried and walked for about a hundred miles. Look at the sun in the sky, it's noon. The conversation between Ge Hai and Ma Zizhang was broken. It means that his temptation is over. I vaguely heard Ma Zizhang say that you can stop and hit the tip when you turn over the hill in front of you.
Jiang Li withdrew his gaze from outside the curtain of the car and met a deep and unfathomable gaze. The glance came from a rough man's face under the hat, and the dark eyes glowed with a wolf-like cold light, which was very disturbing.
The man in black not only did not flinch when he looked at Shang Jiangli, but he pulled the corners of his mouth, his two small beards were slightly upturned, and his smile actually showed a trace of pride.
Jiang Li chuckled in his heart, but he couldn't say anything wrong. Jiang Li was still stunned, and Sixi, who was in the car, spoke: "You don't understand the rules!" Why don't you look into my son-in-law's carriage?! ”
The man in black actually replied: "Your son-in-law is not a woman, can't let people see it?" "The voice is weird.
Sixi flicked his whip in the air, making a snapping sound, and the annoyance in his tone was even worse: "The two girls in the carriage are not women?" are all the female dependents brought by the son, how can you be allowed to probe your brain and secretly covet it! Don't you know if it's indecent or not! ”
The man in black laughed out loud: "Don't talk about your son-in-law's two girls, even if there is a daughter sitting in the carriage, since they dare to come out and break through, are you afraid that others will look down on a piece of meat!" ”
The man in black spoke with a big grin, his voice was weird, and the pockmarked Zhang who was leading the way in front didn't seem to care. Zhao Da frowned, Zhao Er immediately turned around and reined in the horse, and leaned towards the man in black wearing a hat with an unkind face.
The man in black who spoke looked at Zhao Er coldly and did not move. Another man in black with a hat raised his chin slightly, and took two steps forward to block the front. There was an invisible aura of fire in the air.
Mazi Zhang hurriedly patted the horse and turned around, grabbed Zhao Er's reins, and Mazi smiled on his face, "Brother Zhao, my brothers are all reckless people, how can they understand those rules." You have to say it well, and they will understand! It's not a big deal, please dissipate your anger and forgive me. ”
After speaking, he said with a smile to the two black-clothed men wearing hats: "You two should stop a little, and you can rest after turning over the mountain in front of you・・・・・・
"Then don't go quickly!" A man in black with a hat snapped.
This time, not only Jiang Li, but even Ge Hai and Zhao Da saw that something was wrong. Jiang Li's heart moved: Ma Zizhang apologized on the surface, but in his words, he blamed Sixi for not being able to speak. It's clear that the men in black are being maintained. If it is said that the man in black was invited by Ma Zizhang to lead the way, they naturally have to listen to Ma Zi Zhang's instructions, but Ma Zi Zhang's tone of speech to the man in black is extremely humble, but the attitude of the man in black towards Ma Zizhang shows some arrogance.
Zhao Da and Ge Hai glanced at each other, Ge Hai tightened the reins of the carriage, turned back to the carriage and said a few words, and suddenly raised his voice: "Big prince!" The adult and the little boy wanted to stop and rest for a while before leaving. I would like to ask what you mean. "Jiang Gan is an elder, and he is Jiang Li's master of Jiang Ju, so he is naturally the father of the two 'sons'.
Ma Zizhang disagreed: "There is a good place to rest after turning over the mountain in front, let's work harder and walk for another half an hour before resting." ”
Jiang Gan didn't mention his meaning all the way, he suddenly said that if he wanted to stop, there must be his reason. Jiang Li raised his eyes to look at Mazi Zhang's anxious flickering eyes, and his doubts deepened.
As far as the eye can see, the further you go, the denser the woods be, the more rugged the mountain road begins. Only the lake in front of it is surrounded by open terrain and can not hide any dangerous ambushes. After thinking for a while, Jiang Li gave Ge Hai an affirmative answer: "Then let's stop by the lake in front of us to rest." ”
As soon as Jiang Li's words came out, Sixi and Ge Hai both drove the carriage to the lake, and the Zhao brothers guarded the vehicle and followed without saying a word.
Mazi Zhang saw that he couldn't stop it, his eyes flashed with anger and anxiety, but his face was kind. Hurried two steps to follow, "Since your eldest son has spoken, let's rest for the time being." Smiled and asked Ge Hai: "I only know that your eldest son's surname is Mei, but he is unknown?" ”
"Childe's surname is Mei, and his single name is a jade character." Ge Hai replied expressionlessly.
The people in the carriage came down one after another, stepping on the soft grass, and the golden chrysanthemum pothos took out a white silk handkerchief and spread a few layers on the grass. Jiang Li turned his head and stared at Ma Zizhang, and out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at the two black-clothed men who were staring not far away, and said a few words to Xiao Xiang in a low voice
In a word, Xiaoxiang nodded and went. As soon as Xiaoxiang left, Zhao Laosan, who looked like a thin bamboo pole, wandered around and disappeared again.
Mazi Zhang leaned next to the black-clothed man wearing a hat and said in a very low voice: "He said that his son-in-law's name is Mei Yu." You've seen her in person, but you've got to know it. Otherwise, if you catch the wrong person later, you will startle the snake. ”
"It's just that she's right. Besides, if you catch the wrong person and kill it, you are afraid of startling the snake! One of the men in black said.
The other said in a deep voice, "Be careful, there are a few skills that are really good." "Sweep the people by the lake at a glance, and you will know what they look like when you see it.
"There is a group of water ghosts waiting for the prey to get out of the pot, and I personally came out to keep an eye on the prey, with how powerful a few of them are, the meat that is about to reach the mouth, can it still fly in my hands?" The man in black smirked. He almost knocked off the hat on his head with one hand, and asked Mazi Zhang to hold it again.