Volume 1 The Eagle Flying at the End of the Han Dynasty Chapter 63 The Long Street Assassination
A rickety figure slowly paced out of the alley towards the city gate, and from time to time let out a few hoarse coughs, so that all the people in the vicinity looked at the poor old man with pity.
A soldier guarding the gate even stepped forward with concern and helped a few steps, after all, everyone had just struggled from that cruel plague, not only did they have a deeper understanding of the preciousness of life,
He also developed a heart of closeness to others who had survived the difficulties together, especially the elderly and children.
A captain asked in an amiable tone, "Old man! You're not a local! ”
The old man struggled to lift his white-haired head, and a pair of cloudy old eyes showed a look of thought, and only after a while did he reply, "Ah! Oh, yes! I'm here to visit relatives, and they're all gone! My life is almost here! ”
That Wu Chang snorted and said, "Then are you okay now?" ”
The old man nodded slowly: "Just came out of the camp in the north of the city!" I'm getting better! It's all up to the miracle doctor! ”
Wu Chang looked at the old man's appearance, and didn't want to ask any more, so he waved his hand to a soldier next to him and shouted, "Little fourth son!" Go get a pot of water for the old man, get some dry food, and let go! ”
The old man trembled out of the city gate and paced out of the city step by step. He walked so slowly and so slowly that the soldiers would see him like a candle in the wind long after, and everyone thought of sighing.
The old man walked a few miles along the sparsely populated official road, and when he saw that there was no one in front of him, he suddenly flashed into a remote path next to the official road at a speed that was completely inappropriate for his age.
His rickety body was already straight, and he reached out and wiped it from his face, tearing off a large piece of white hair, revealing a thin young face, he looked up to the sky and laughed: "Haha! I finally escaped! ”
He turned to look at the outline of Yiyang City in the distance, with a trace of guilt on his face, and said with a wry smile: "Brother Nan! It's not for my brother to be angry! If I take you with me, I'm afraid no one will be able to escape! Just a few more days! ”
He looked down at the mask in his hand and said proudly: "But who would have thought that the dignified miracle doctor, who is really unique in the world, is the art of disguise, who in this world can see through my disguise?" ”
Suddenly, a low cough sounded from behind, and he turned around in shock.
An old man in Tsing Yi, who was not inferior in age to his disguise, stood quietly behind him at some point, and said with a smile: "Mr. Zhang, Wang has been waiting for you for a long time!" Please come back to Yiyang with me! ”
Mr. Zhang's mouth opened wide, and his face was no longer colorless.
Nanying sent Liu Gongzi and the three of them to the outside of the hospital, but Liu Gongzi still did not forget: "Brother Xian, I will return to Luoyang with my brother tomorrow, don't break your promise!" ”
Nanying nodded repeatedly, but he was bitter again and again in his heart.
Liu Gongzi raised his eyes and looked at the long street outside the courtyard, and couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "I heard that this Yiyang was still like a ghost domain a few months ago, but today it has returned to a prosperous scene, and the virtuous brother can really be said to have made great contributions!" ”
I saw that the pedestrians on the long street were like carp, the cars and horses were coming and going, and the vendors along the street were even more shoulder to shoulder, which was lively.
Nan Ying just wanted to be humble for a few words, but suddenly a strong uneasiness rose in his heart, but he didn't understand what the problem was.
Liu Gongzi saw him staring blankly at the street, and couldn't help but call: "Virtuous brother, virtuous brother!" ”
Nanying suddenly woke up and said, "Alas! I'm sorry, my little brother was distracted for a while, and Brother Liu was overrated! ”
Dan Dao Chang stroked his beard and smiled: "Young Brother Nan is too humble, I have been waiting all the way, although the epidemic has begun to be eradicated in various places, but they are all like a great enemy, where can it be lively here, even the nearby traders have begun to gather in Yiyang!" Young Brother Nan and Mr. Zhang Ji are indeed wonderful hands for rejuvenation! ”
Nan Ying's heart was shocked, and he finally understood where the uneasiness came from, the courtyard where he lived was close to the long street, although it was usually very lively, and many vendors also liked to set up stalls here to sell, but there were definitely not as many people as today.
He quietly looked at the street while making noise, and sure enough, he found that many people were nervous, and their eyes were peeking at him intentionally or unintentionally.
A man in black was leaning in front of the door of the wine shop not far away with his hands folded, and a pair of shining eyes happened to look at Nan Ying and the others, and he looked at Nan Ying and the others, and he didn't back down, and suddenly he seemed to think of something, pretending to scratch his head and turn his gaze away.
Nan Ying sneered secretly, just because of these goods, he still wanted to disguise himself as a surveillance, but he didn't know when he offended such a group of people, could it be the Heavenly Master? It is possible, after all, he has been in the limelight too much recently, Zhang Lu has met, if he has a heart, it is completely possible to associate him from the appearance of the legendary "Southern Divine Doctor". But Heavenly Master Dao has been fighting with Hanzhong Taishou in recent days, and he is still too busy to take care of himself, how can he take out manpower to deal with him Nanying?
These thoughts flashed through his mind, and Nan Ying was gossiping, temporarily dragging Liu Gongzi and the others to take the opportunity to continue to observe the situation. There are not many opportunities like this, and if Liu Gongzi and the others are allowed to leave, it will be difficult for him to stand outside the courtyard and look around, which will arouse the vigilance of the monitors.
Liu Gongzi raised his hand and said, "Brother Xian, please go back!" Tomorrow's brother's carriage and horse will come here to pick up! ”
Nan Ying was just about to nod, when a horse neighing came from a distance, and someone exclaimed: "Not good!" The horse was shocked! ”
A yellow horse ran from the street like a madman, the vendors along the way scattered to dodge, a few people ran slowly, were frightened by the horse, immediately became a rolling gourd, and kept screaming loudly, for a while, the street chickens and dogs jumped, and became a mess.
Nan Ying saw that the horse was actually running towards a few of his people, and the previous monitors who were acting strangely also took advantage of the chaos and quietly leaned up, and couldn't help sneering in their hearts: Sure enough, it's here! Stretched out his hand to protect Liu Gongzi and a few people behind him.
Unexpectedly, Liu Gongzi said with a calm expression: "Brother Xian, don't worry, some small things, please ask Daoist Dan to solve them!" ”
Nan Ying was stunned for a moment, and then thought that Mr. Zhang had already shown his hand that day, and this Dan Dao Chief was only afraid that he was not an idle person, so he nodded and said, "There is a Lao Dao Chief!" However, some small fish and shrimp want to take advantage of the fire to rob, you must also be careful! ”
Daoist Dan seemed to have noticed it, and nodded with a smile.
As he spoke, the startled horse had reached ten steps away, Dan Dao Chang took a deep breath, and rushed towards the galloping horse, and when he was about to collide with the horse, he flashed by mistake, and a fluttering palm was imprinted on the horse's forehead.
That palm seemed to have only the power to whisk the dust, but the horse neighed as if it was electrocuted, and its body fell straight down, and by inertia it slid straight on the ground to the feet of Nanying before stopping, and a line of blood flowed out of the mouth, nose, and eyes.
Nan Ying couldn't help but jump his eyelids, what kind of person is Liu Gongzi, and even the skills of the few people around him are incredibly high.
Gao Shun and Zao Yi in the courtyard only heard the sound, and just saw this scene, and their eyes couldn't hide their horror.
People near and far were also stunned, and there was silence on the street for a while, which was extremely strange compared to the scene of the right people running suddenly. Even those watchers were in a daze, and they all looked at the black-clothed man in front of the wine shop, who should be the leader, he was stunned, and suddenly blurted out: "Do it!" ”
The party members came to their senses, pulled out their weapons from their hiding places, and surrounded and killed dozens of people.
This was originally a well-designed assassination, the killers were hidden in the crowd, waiting for Nanying and the others to go out, first using startled horses to create chaos, and then taking the opportunity to kill in the chaotic crowd. However, Nan Ying, Dan Dao Chang and others had already realized it, and the galloping horse had not completed the whole work, which made the entire assassination operation fall into an extremely embarrassing predicament, and the black-clothed man led by him had to grit his teeth and continue to act, hoping to get away with it.
Mr. Zhang took a step forward and protected Liu Gongzi behind him, while Dan Dao Chang let out a long laugh and slammed into the killer bush, his long sleeves flying, and several people were swept away and spurting blood backwards.
Nan Ying drew his eagle knife from under his thick robe, nodded to Gao Shun, and followed Dan Dao Chang to kill.
Gao and Nan had the same mind, and Gao Shun said in a deep voice: "Zao only helps in the battle, and the others retreat into the hospital!" With a flick of his sleeves, a pair of iron rulers fell into his hands.
At this time, Zheng Lian, Gao Gao'er and others had also heard the sound, and when they heard the words, they all took out their long swords and escorted Liu Gongzi and the others into the hospital.
Zao Yi also entered the battle group, and was meeting the black-clothed leader, the two of them did not say a word, each attacked each other with a fast sword, and the battle was not counted, Zao Yi was obviously superior, and gradually forced the opponent to fall behind.
Dan Daochang and Nan Ying faced other killers, and it was like chopping melons and vegetables, and more than ten people had fallen to the ground with blood splashed in an instant.
Seeing that the situation was not good, the black-clothed leader let out a sharp long howl from his mouth, and the killers immediately scattered and fled when they heard the sound, and the black-clothed leader also stabbed his sword, turned around and left.
Dan Dao Chang put his palm on the back of a fleeing killer, the man didn't say a word, blood sprayed wildly from his mouth and fell to the ground, he sneered: "Is it so easy to leave?" Like a big bird, he jumped up and chased in the direction of the black-clad leader.
Zao only flashed to Nanying's side and whispered, "What should we do?" ”
A cold light flashed in Nanying's eyes: "Little minions, don't care!" The leader is going to take it alive, but I'll see what the road is! ”
The man in black spread out his body and flew through the alleys like cobwebs, he seemed to be very familiar with the terrain, and chose deep and difficult roads, some of which at first glance seemed to be a dead end, but he did not hesitate to rush straight in, and easily turned into another alley after a few turns.
After running for a long time, he suddenly stood still, and after making sure that there were no more pursuers behind him, he leaned against the wall and bent down, gasping for breath.
Suddenly, an eerie voice sounded in front of me: "Are you finally tired of running?" ”
He raised his head in shock, only to see a Taoist priest standing with his hands in his hands, and his eyes shot a cold light, it was the Dan Dao Chief.
The man in black let out a low roar of disbelief, took a few steps back, turned and fled.
But he saw that there were two people standing behind him at some point, just sealing his retreat, one pointed at the long sword remotely, and the other folded his hands, leaning lazily against the wall.
Nanying smiled and said, "Since your brother is tired of running, why don't we have a good talk!" Let's identify ourselves first! ”
Zao Yu didn't dare to be careless, the long sword pointed directly at the man in black, and said: "Do you want to take him down first!" ”
Nanying waved his hand and said, "There's no need! This old man walked all the way through the streets and alleys, as if he was in a no-man's land, he didn't need to ask to know that he must be a local native, he could run the monk and couldn't run the temple! ”
The man in black smiled bitterly: "Not bad! I'm a local, but I really didn't expect that this matter would involve the Southern Divine Doctor! ”
Nan Ying was surprised: "Do you know me?" ”
The man in black said calmly: "Now in this Yiyang City, how many people can not know the divine doctor?" ”
Nan Ying frowned and said, "Now that you know my name, let me tell you honestly, who made you deal with me?" ”
A strange look flashed in the eyes of the man in black: "Why does the divine doctor think that I am here to deal with you?" ”
The three of Nanying shook violently together: "What do you say!" ”
A familiar voice of compassion came from afar: "It's really a place where we don't meet in life!" Mr. Nan, and the county lieutenant, we meet again! ”
Nan Ying took a deep breath, knowing that he had fallen into a huge trap, he slowly turned around with the shocked Zaoyi: "Taiping Dao Wangdu!" It's you! ”
Wang Du, who was dressed in black, appeared from the corner of the street with a wicked smile on his face, and said proudly: "It's here, it's been a long time!" Today is just a report of the two people's care for the next day, which can really be described as killing two birds with one stone! He accentuated his tone as he said the word care, and a hint of resentment flashed in his eyes.
Dan Dao Chang came to his senses, and his face, which had always been ancient and waveless, finally changed color: "Taiping Dao! We were fooled! Their real goal is! ”
Suddenly he roared wildly, and he turned around and wanted to retreat.
Wang Du sneered: "Do you know that you were fooled now?" It's late! Brothers, keep them! ”
There were black-clad masked men leaning out of the surrounding houses, and dozens of bows and crossbows were pointed at Nanying and the others.
The sound of the wind sounded in their clothes, and more than a dozen figures jumped down from the walls on both sides, sealing the retreat of Dan Dao Chang and Nan Ying and the others.
Wang Du bowed to one of the middle-aged men in green clothes and was slightly chubby: "Uncle Lao personally took action!" ”
The man nodded slightly and said, "I will deal with this Taoist priest, and the other two will be handed over to you!" It's best to be able to catch it alive! ”
A trace of disappointment flashed in Wang Du's eyes, but he still respectfully said with the rest of the people: "Obey!" ”
Dan Dao Chang slowly looked at the man, with a hint of murderous intent in his eyes: "Zhang Liang! You're looking for death! ”
Nanying's eyelids jumped: "Zhang Liang! This person turned out to be Zhang Liang, who called himself "General Rengong" in the future, looking at the skills and costumes around him similar to Wang Du, it is obvious that he is also a master of the first level of Qu Shuai in Taiping Dao, what a big stroke! Their target is obviously not themselves, but Liu Gongzi and his party, so Liu Gongzi's identity is almost ready to be revealed, Nan Ying flashed a thought in his heart that he couldn't even believe himself, could it be that Liu Gongzi was
Nanying sighed and said, "It seems that we are indeed planted at home today!" ”
Zhang Liang turned his head and said with a smile: "Today, I have exhausted the elite of Taiping Dao, and you are not wronged!" ”
Nan Ying shrugged his shoulders and said, "It's not that I'm deliberately delaying time, but there's still something unclear!" ”
Zhang Liang's mouth showed a hint of mockery: "It's useless for you to delay time, let's talk about your unknown things first!" ”
Nan Ying said in a deep voice: "Since your target is not me, it should be Liu Gongzi and his party, but why do you want to do it at the gate of my courtyard and involve us in it, and now you want to capture us alive!" Isn't that a big deal? ”
Zhang Liang looked up to the sky and smiled: "Good question! I'll tell you the truth, we've been secretly observing for two days, and the person surnamed Liu will go to your courtyard every day, and there are three masters in the open to accompany him, but we still haven't grasped the situation in the dark, but today! He smiled happily, "Today, the men surnamed Liu are lurking in the shadows, and we have found out, and they! The man pointed to Dan Dao Chang, "Of the three, there is one person missing, and it is the most powerful one, it is the best time for us to do it!" ”
Nan Ying's heart moved, he really didn't see Mr. Wang today, is he the strongest master under Liu Gongzi? But he frowned and said, "Then why did you find me?" What am I doing to you again? ”
Zhang Liang made a look of surprise and said slowly: "Mr. Nan, you are pretending to be very similar!" Do you dare to say that you have nothing to do with us? ”
Nan Ying said lightly: "Although I inadvertently ruined the good deeds of your sect of stealing chickens and dogs in Dong'e County, I finally showed mercy to my subordinates and did not kill them all!" ”
A hint of fierceness flashed in Zhang Liang's eyes, and he said coldly: "Not bad! It's nothing, but! ”
He suddenly raised his voice and said, "The surname is Nan, Black Tiger Mountain is now in your hands, right?" Do you need me to go on? ”
Nanying finally changed color, and his true identity was still exposed! Is there a mole? Suddenly, when Wang Du and the others heard the name of Black Tiger Mountain, they were also at a loss, as if they didn't know anything, and they immediately understood in their hearts.
The problem is still in the Heavenly Master Dao, at present, the Heavenly Master Dao has officially set up an anti-flag, although it is said that it has been fought well in the Hanzhong area, but after all, it is a corner of the enemy of the whole country, and there will be a day of defeat. If you want to turn the situation around and control the situation in Hanzhong, you can only seek external assistance, and the first choice can only be Taiping Dao, which is also opposed! As an ally, there is no need to hide the news about Black Tiger Mountain, but can use the power of Taiping Dao to eradicate himself. However, this news should be kept highly confidential, and it was only spread among a few people such as Zhang Jiao and Zhang Liang brothers of Taiping Dao, and ordinary Qu Shuai like Wang Du should not know about it at all.
Nan Ying's heart was bright, but he calmed down and said slowly: "Zhang Liang, you believe in Zhang Xiu and Zhang Lu so much!" ”
This time, it was Zhang Liang's turn to change color slightly, obviously not expecting Nanying's words.
Dan Dao Chang was anxious in his heart, and said impatiently: "Mr. Nan, don't talk nonsense with him, let's join forces and kill him first!" ”
Zhang Liang put his hands behind his shoulders and smiled dumbly: "Dan Chenzi, if you and I meet alone, it may be an undefeated game." But under the siege of dozens of my archers and thirteen Qu Shuai-level masters, do you still expect to leave alive? To tell you the truth, my group of people is only for dividing and luring the enemy, and another master is besieging the other courtyard, what are the consequences, do you still need to tell me? ”
Dan Chenzi shook violently, shouted wildly, his long sleeves flew up, and swept towards Zhang Liang, Zhang Liang was not afraid at all, and in the long laughter, the two fought together.
Wang Du smiled with a cruel smile and more than a dozen Taiping Dao masters surrounded Nanying and Zaoyi, and said hatefully: "When the two of you were in Dong'e County that day, did you think of today's misfortune? Hang it down! ”
Nan Ying's heart was horizontal, he had been exposed, and he was officially torn apart from Taiping Dao, so he simply let go and did a big job, and whispered to the back-to-back jujube only: "If I make a move, you just have to deal with those archers!" Don't be merciful! ”
Zao You's hands were sweating, but he nodded firmly, he had a blind and almost worshipful trust in Nanying, since he ordered so, it must have a plan to break the enemy.
Nan Ying suddenly shouted: "Brother Wang Du, don't misunderstand, have you forgotten my rescue that day!" I am really friends and enemies with your religion! ”
When Zao Yi heard this, he almost didn't fall to the ground, so showing weakness is also a strategy to break the enemy?
When Wang Du heard him bring up the old things again, he couldn't help but be ashamed and angry, and shouted: "You have ruined my big thing, can you still help me?" Shut up! ”
Nan Ying said solemnly: "Brother Wang, please think about it, you were caught that day, why did I immediately send you out as soon as I saw the yellow wood order!" Don't you want to know why? ”
Wang Du only felt that the eyes of more than a dozen of his classmates around him were focused on him, although he felt a great loss of face, but it also really aroused the mystery in his heart.
On that day, he thought that he was going to die, but he was miraculously let go of a way out, and he was puzzled in his heart, especially when Nanying actually recognized the Huang Mu Ling exclusive to the thirty-six Fang Qu Shuai, which made him even more suspicious. It must be known that the production and use of the Huang Mu Ling is only a few years, and it is only known to high-ranking members with a certain status in the sect.
After thinking about it, he thought of a possibility, the external organization of Taiping Dao is loose, but the internal organization is tight, each into a system, many people don't even know each other, he is directly under Zhang Bao, if Nanying is also a middle and high-level sect, but there is another subordination, but he inadvertently spoiled his own plan, then it is reasonable for him to let himself go.
He thought that his prediction was good, and immediately euphemistically confirmed the news of the failure of the plan, and at the same time accompanied the speculation in his heart. Unexpectedly, under Zhang Bao and Zhang Liang's careful investigation, there was no Nanying in the sect at all, thinking that Wang Du made up a lot of tricks in order to shirk the responsibility for failure, and couldn't help but be furious. Wang Du's new hatred and old hatred are even stronger, but the mystery in his heart is even stronger.
Thinking of this, Wang Du was even more curious, and he couldn't help sneering when he saw that it was difficult for Nanying to fly! I'll hear you! But I would like to advise you, if you want to delay time and wait for your people to come to the rescue, then you can avoid your respect, because they are also difficult to protect! ”
Nanying's heart sank, Zhang Liang and Wang Du both said so, they were afraid that the Taiping Dao people who besieged their other courtyards were also masters, but fortunately, there was Gao Shun, which Taiping Dao never expected, and it should be able to resist for a while, but here it must be quickly resolved!
He slowly put his hand into his arms and said with a long smile: "Okay! I'll let you see the token that the great sage and good teacher handed over to me by himself! ”
Wang Du and the others were shocked and said, "What are you talking about! ”