For hurrying, Li Twelve Niang is obviously very experienced. She knew how much she should control the pace of the journey, and the rhythm was different every day, so that she could try not to miss the night, and try not to stay overnight in the wilderness.

Every day at sunset, you can reach a certain city or town, and a group of people borrow a few homestays and eat a hot meal, which is much better than setting up a tent in the wilderness.

The mysterious thing is that every day when the sunset rests, Li Twelve Niang always takes Chen Fufeng and the others to disappear for a while, and when they come back, they often magically have a few more people to join Gu Qing's team.

These extra people are all chivalrous people, and there are also the kind of guys who don't look good at it, and at first glance, they often jump out of the roadside and shout "I drove this mountain" and other green forest heroes.

Gu Qing also saw how vast Li Shiniang's friends were, black and white, green mountains and green waters, it seems that there are her friends in every corner of Datang, and these are real friends, she only needs to say hello, and her friends will leave their homes without hesitation to go with her, and go to a vicious battle of uncertain life and death.

Sometimes Li Twelve Niang would come back alone in the middle of the night, and when she came back, she was depressed, sitting in front of the steps and looking at the stars and moon in the sky in a daze, Gu Qing asked her with concern, she just said quietly, "The old man is gone", or "The old man is no longer the old man", and then smiled freely and never mentioned it again.

There were more and more people accompanying him, and gradually he had surpassed the number of Li Guangbi and the Zhang family's personal guards.

Walking all the way, Gu Qing's friendship with the knights is getting deeper and deeper, and the way of dealing with the officials in the court is different, the love and hate of the heroes in the rivers and lakes are very straightforward and direct, Gu Qing has been respected by the heroes only by the name of his parents, Li Twelve Niang said the name of the Gu family and his wife every time he introduced them, and then the heroes hugged their fists and saluted with admiration, and at first sight, they regarded Gu Qing as a friend who could make friends, and the next moment they hooked up with Gu Qing as if they had been friends for many years, Such affection is unreasonable and straightforward.

When I was fast entering Shu Dao, there were already fifty or sixty people in my entourage, including the guards and knights.

However, Gu Qing's mood became heavier and heavier.

The night before entering Shu Road, everyone rarely camped in the wild, Li Twelve Niang bought a few sheep from a nearby village, and after the heroes stepped forward to slaughter and wash the sheep, Gu Qing volunteered to help everyone roast mutton.

A handful of mysterious spices are sprinkled on the mutton, the body of the sheep is cut one by one to absorb the flavor, and after being marinated for half an hour, the sheep is roasted on the fire until golden brown and dripping with oil, and the fragrance gradually spreads on the open grass and wafts in the air.

The heroes and the guards got together in twos and threes, and they had already begun to drink and brag and scold their mothers.

Gu Qing sat silently roasting sheep by the fire, Li Twelve Niang walked up to him and sat down, and said softly: "I can't see that you still have such skills, you roast well, and the spices are used properly." ”

Gu Qing smiled and said: "When I was alone in Shiqiao Village, I had to know everything in order to have food and clothing, in addition to barbecue, I can also stir-fry, steam, fry, cook and fry everything, not to mention proficient, at least I can make myself as comfortable as possible in a harsh environment." ”

Li Twelve Niang sighed: "It's really hard for you, if your father and mother say that they owe everything in their lives, they only owe you something." ”

Gu Qing smiled: "No one owes anything, live your own life, good and bad are your own business, my father and mother are very grateful to give birth to me, they have a hard time leaving me, I don't blame them." ”

"You seem to be in a bad mood these days, why?" Li Twelve Niang stared into his eyes and asked.

Gu Qing was silent for a moment, and said: "Aunt Li, there are more and more people involved in this matter, originally it was just me and Song Gensheng, but now Uncle Li's personal guards, the Zhang family's personal guards, and you and those friends, I met them all in Pingshui, but they want to work hard for me, I'm a little scared, I can't afford so much kindness......"

Li Twelve Niang said softly: "Back then, your parents did not hesitate to protect the Zhang family, do you think your parents are for the Zhang family or for justice and justice?" ”

Gu Qing smiled bitterly: "When I stood outside, I saw it very clearly, I knew that they were for justice and justice, but once the matter fell on me, I would inevitably feel guilty in my heart, no matter what they were for, it had something to do with me after all, Aunt Li, you know better than me, what we have to face next is a vicious battle, and people will die." ”

"The thing of chivalry is not to shed blood and fight hard for someone, your parents died in battle to protect Zhongliang and let Qiankun have a ray of light, today these friends of mine are thousands of miles away to fight hard, not for you or Song Gensheng, they are also for the justice of the world, Gu Qing, for the word 'chivalry', you look too shallow."

When the lamb is roasted, the golden pieces of meat dripping with oil, and the rich aroma wafts farther and farther in the air.

A good man named Luo Fei ran over when he smelled the smell, looked at the mutton on the fire and secretly swallowed his saliva, and laughed: "Brother Gu, it's almost okay, I'll cut a piece for my brother, I'll kill my brother." ”

Luo Fei was found by Li Twelve Niang outside Liangzhou City, and he is also Li Twelve Niang's old friend for many years. This person is short and fat, with a little bald hair, and a mouth full of big white teeth when he laughs, like a Maitreya Buddha, cute and honest. People look honest, but the kung fu under their hands is not honest.

Li Twelve Niang quietly told Gu Qing that Luo Fei had killed two tigers alone with two mountain axes in the mountains and forests, although in the end he was injured only one breath, but this battle caused a sensation at the time, and even Gu Qing's parents rushed to Liangzhou after hearing about it, just to have a drink with the legendary tiger killer.

Gu Qing smiled and cut a piece of the most tender meat for him, Luo Fei took it, took a bite, snorted and exhaled the heat, and praised vaguely: "Okay!" Brother's barbecue skills are good, and my brother will definitely play more with you in the future, will you barbecue meat for me every day? ”

Gu Qing said with a smile: "Cheng, when I arrive in Qingcheng County, I will buy a hundred sheep to treat everyone, there are still a lot of spirits in Shiqiao Village, and when you drink it in one gulp, it is as pleasant as a quick knife cutting your throat." ”

Luo Fei's eyes lit up, and the rhythm of chewing in his mouth slowly slowed down, obviously he preferred good wine to roast meat.

"That's it, you can't fool me." Luo Fei was very happy, hooked Gu Qing's shoulder, and said mysteriously: "Brother, I saw you at first sight, you are still a chick, if you really have that kind of liquor like a quick knife cutting your throat, in the future, you will break the child's body on your brother......"

Gu Qing's body immediately leaned back, and said vigilantly: "Brother Luo, I'm not good at this mouthful......"

"Phew! I'm not good at this either, but I know many little ladies in Chang'an Qinglou, all of them are graceful, and they can pinch out the water, especially after blowing the lamp, the tongue kung fu, the grinding method, tsk, fluttering like a fairy......"

As soon as the words fell, Li Shiniang next to her slapped Luo Fei to the ground, raising a puff of dust.

"Dog's mouth is more restrained, Mo has taught the child badly, let me hear these indiscreet words again, and break your dog's legs!" Li Twelve Niang reprimanded with a cold face.

Luo Fei's fat face landed on the ground, he didn't move for a long time, and he was still holding a piece of roasted mutton in his hand.

Immediately, Li Twelve Niang looked at Gu Qing coldly, but saw Gu Qing staring at his crotch blankly, Li Twelve Niang said coldly: "What are you thinking?" ”

Gu Qing was still staring at his crotch, his expression puzzled, and he wondered, "I'm wondering, how did Brother Luo see that I was still a chick?" Is it so obvious? ”

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The next day into Shu Road, the journey became difficult, but those who walked with Gu Qing were all kung fu, flying eaves and walking on the wall may be a bit exaggerated, but walking like flying was obviously not difficult, but Gu Qing dragged everyone's hind legs, and later several chivalrous people who had a good relationship with Gu Qing laughed, and simply carried Gu Qing away.

After entering the Shu Road, the rhythm of the road suddenly accelerated, and sometimes even at night with torches to hurry, those steep cliffs and the decaying and old plank road frightened Gu Qing, but everyone walked on the ground.

Incredibly, in just a few days, everyone crossed the Shu Road and arrived in Mianzhou.

With Gu Qing's strong financial support, he bought horses for everyone after arriving in Mianzhou, and then continued to gallop south.

Three days later, Gu Qing and the others finally arrived in Qingcheng County.

Looking at the familiar streets of the county town, the calm and slightly deserted street shops, Gu Qing got off the horse and dragged a passer-by to ask about the current situation of the county government, the passers-by were confused and looked dazed, Gu Qing breathed a sigh of relief, it seems that Song Gensheng is fine, the dead soldiers of Jiwangfu are not so desperate as they are, they obviously arrived in Qingcheng County in front of the dead soldiers.

Li Twelve Niang rode on a horse, looking around the streets and environment around the county, and her expression gradually became a little sad.

"This is Qingcheng County?"

Gu Qing said: "Yes." ”

"Your parents lived here in seclusion for years, and that's where they lived...... It's really enviable. Li Twelve Niang muttered.

"The place where they live in seclusion is in Shiqiao Village, and I heard from the old people in the village that they only occasionally come to the county seat to buy some things."

Li Twelve Niang sighed faintly, then her expression returned to normal, and said, "Take us to the county government quickly." ”

When the group came to the county office, the errand officer who was lazily on duty at the gate couldn't help but be shocked when he saw a group of people who looked like they were not good at killing, and subconsciously pulled out the iron ruler on his waist, staring at Gu Qing and them with a wary face.

Gu Qing hurriedly raised his hand on the horse, and comforted loudly: "Don't be nervous, we are not good people......

One of the officers nodded calmly: "I can see it." ”

After saying that, the two messengers suddenly turned around and ran, swooped into the county office, and closed the door with their backhands.

Luo Fei was beside him, squinting at Gu Qing, and sneered: "What nonsense is the truth." ”

Gu Qing said embarrassedly: "The mouth is almost ......"

Fifty or sixty people came all the way to Qingcheng County, full of enthusiasm and courage to throw their heads and spill blood for the protection of Zhongliang, who knew that they had not seen the main owner and ate the closed door, looking at the county government with the door closed, Gu Qing and others rode on the horse with a sluggish expression, only to feel that a bleak cold wind rolled up the dead leaves and blew by, BGM was extremely sad, and the picture was very sad for a while.

Fortunately, the awkward atmosphere did not last long, and the door of the county government opened again, and a clear and agitated voice came from inside the door.

"Who dare to rush into the county government, I am the Qingcheng county commander, something is coming at me!"

As soon as the words fell, Song Gensheng, who was dressed in a cyan official uniform, walked out of the county office proudly, and stood outside the side door with a solemn expression, his expression was not angry and arrogant, and he was awe-inspiring and inviolable.

Immediately afterwards, a snow-white figure behind Song Gensheng flashed out, and he stood in front of Song Gensheng in a flash, protecting Song Gensheng with his body.

After the two came out, they saw the people on horseback outside the door, Song Gensheng and Zhang Huaiyu couldn't help but look stunned, and then Song Gensheng was overjoyed, picked up the hem of his official uniform and rushed forward, laughing and said: "It turned out to be you!" ”

Gu Qing got off the horse, smiled and grabbed his arm, then suddenly dragged him over, hugged him hard, and slapped him on the back a few times.

Song Gensheng was quite unaccustomed to this kind of novel etiquette of meeting, so he broke free uncomfortably, looked Gu Qing up and down, and said with a smile: "Why are you back?" ”

Gu Qing smiled, stretched out his hand and pulled his head to the side, Song Gensheng was caught off guard and staggered a few steps, Gu Qing's line of sight was front, and Zhang Huaiyu's pretty face of joy and disgust fell into view.

Gu Qing ignored Song Gensheng's resentful gaze next to him, strode towards Zhang Huaiyu, walked in front of her and suddenly subconsciously hugged his fists for some reason, and then blurted out: "Big brother! ”

Zhang Huaiyu's joyful expression suddenly froze, and he glanced back blankly, and said, "Who is the eldest brother?" ”

"You're the big brother."

Zhang Huaiyu frowned: "Why am I the eldest brother?" ”

"I met Huaijin when I was in Chang'an, and we decided to marry Jinlan after friendly consultation, and jointly elected you as our eldest brother, I am the second brother, and Huaijin is the third brother. Happy New Year, big brother! ”

Zhang Huaiyu's expression gradually became a little unkind: "I became your eldest brother, why don't I know about this?" ”

"I don't know now. Big brother is not polite, one day is the eldest brother, the whole life is the eldest brother, as a brother there is no afterlife in this life......" Gu Qing said heroically.

Zhang Huaiyu's expression gradually became gloomy, and Gu Qing gradually noticed that the atmosphere was a little wrong, seeing that her eyes seemed to have a hint of murderous aura, Gu Qing was also stunned.

"Big brother...... Not satisfied with being a big brother? This is the highest job title. Further up, you can only be called 'Big Brother' or 'Big Brother', which do you think is better? ”

Zhang Huaiyu still didn't speak, just stared at Gu Qing coldly, and Gu Qing looked directly into her eyes with an innocent expression.

The strange atmosphere lasted for a long time, Zhang Huaiyu suddenly became short, and used a move to sweep the hall on the spot, Gu Qing was caught off guard and was swept down suddenly.

Zhang Huaiyu stood up, clapped his hands and said lightly: "I taught you the kung fu of squatting and stepping, it seems that you haven't practiced at all for more than half a year, you are like this, I can fight a hundred." ”

Ignoring Gu Qing who fell to the ground, Zhang Huaiyu raised his eyes to look at Li Shiniang in front of him, the corners of his mouth finally showed a faint smile, stepped forward and grabbed Li Shisan's hand, and his eyes were a little red before he could speak: "Aunt Li......"

Li Twelve Niang stroked her hair and said with a smile: "This kid should be beaten, I wanted to beat him for a long time, you are really happy to make a move." ”

Zhang Huaiyu said aggrievedly: "Aunt Li, these days, I am so tired by myself......"

Li Twelve Niang sighed: "I'm sorry for you, don't worry, we are here, Gu Qing came all the way to save you and that Hanhan county order, fortunately it was not too late." ”

Zhang Huaiyu sobbed and rested his head on Li Twelve Niang's shoulder.

At this moment, Zhang Huaiyu took off his long-term strong disguise, and was aggrieved like a lost child.

Gu Qing groaned and got up, patted the dust on his body, beckoned the guards and heroes to settle down in the county office, and then walked up to Song Gensheng and said with a smile: "I know you have a lot to say now, but don't worry, there is something I have to do, I have been doing this for a long time." ”

Song Gensheng hurriedly said: "You say, I'll do it." ”

Gu Qing smiled: "Find a room where no one is around, let's go in and talk in detail." ”

Song Gensheng then took Gu Qing to an unoccupied room and closed the door very carefully.

Gu Qing said with a smile: "You are an official now, the Qipin County Order is not a big deal, and you are also a county parent, don't worry, I won't slap my face." ”

Song Gensheng was stunned: "What a slap in the face......"

Before he finished speaking, Gu Qing kicked him in the abdomen violently, Song Gensheng's eyes were round in pain, and he just bent down, Gu Qing then hit him in the back with an elbow, Song Gensheng fell to the ground, Gu Qing stomped on him like crazy, and beat him for about half an hour before panting and stopping.

Squatted down and observed Song Gensheng's tragic situation, well, he really didn't hit his face, so he didn't delay the official authority of the county order.

Song Gensheng lay on the ground and covered his stomach and wailed in pain, and said weakly: "Why did you beat me as soon as you met?" ”

Gu Qing stood in front of him and said coldly: "Because you have caused a big disaster, in order to save your dog's life, I brought so many people from Chang'an to protect you, they are all living lives, but they have to fight with the enemy for you, Song Gensheng, it is true that you ask for justice for the people, but your means of doing things are too naïve and reckless, and it is difficult to relieve the anger in my heart if I don't beat you." ”

Song Gensheng was still lying on the ground, hanging his head for a long time without making a sound, for a long time, and said softly: "I really deserve to be beaten, and I am not worthy of being this official, but I still say that, I am not wrong." Gu Qing, nearly half of the peasant households in Qingcheng County have become homeless, they have no way to live, and the grain paid by the county government to the court every year will be reduced by one and a half percent, and in the long run, the people will not survive, and there will be chaos in the world. ”

Gu Qing said coldly: "I didn't say that you did wrong, but the way you handled this matter was really too reckless, you didn't have the strength but dared to intensify the contradiction and poke a big hole in the sky, let me ask you, who will help you make up for the big hole you pierced?" See the people outside the door? They are the people I hired to help you fill the hole, do you know why I have to invite so many people to protect you? Because the dead soldiers of King Ji are already on the way, and they are about to arrive in Qingcheng County, they are here to kill you. ”

Song Gensheng sat up slowly, and said calmly: "Gu Qing, please let them go back, I don't want anyone to shed blood for me, I don't want to kill evil, I don't want to owe others their lives." ”