Chapter 229: Entering the East Factory at Night
We discussed it for a while. Final decision. As long as Boss Chen goes out tomorrow, he can buy 'fan' incense. We act at night. Go to the palace to save the cheap dad.
I didn't come back until the next evening. When I got back, I called a few people together. Said it. Let's see if they're all ready. A few people said it was fine. It's ready. What a short knife long knife. Nightwear. As long as it can be used, it is fully prepared. I told them to go back and rest first. Depart at the end of the evening.
Let them rest. I didn't rest. Because I still need people to cooperate. Wandering. took Liu Lianjiang to the mouth of the alley and learned about the small courtyard that the master bought. Knock on the 'door', and the one who opens the 'door' inside is Uncle Ran himself. Didn't say anything. Let me into the house. Then the master asked me, "Have you eaten?" Is there something wrong with coming here? Of course Uncle Ran knows. I'm not going to come here anyway. That's why I asked.
"Uncle Shi. At night I will go into the palace to save people. I want you and the second senior brother to cooperate."
"What did you go into the palace to save? Is it not for you to enter the palace at will? Go in and save someone."
"Uncle Shi. My cheap dad didn't get out either. That day, he was arrested by the East Factory at the Ya'men'. Now locked up in the dungeon of the East Factory. Or get him out. I can't borrow the Lan family's power. All this effort has been in vain. That's why I want to go to the palace."
"The East Factory dungeon is so easy to enter. You're too naïve. Don't take risks. I don't agree with you going. To go you let them go. I can't watch you put yourself in danger over and over again." Clearly, the master is categorically opposed.
"Uncle Shi. There was no danger this time. I'm already familiar with the palace. If I don't go. I'm afraid they won't even be able to find the dungeon and be caught. I've been in there for so long. Whether it's a 'squire' guard or a eunuch, they all know a lot. We've got a plan for how to get into the dungeon. There won't be any danger. The point is that there is no response from outside when retreating."
"Since you're so sure. Then how do you say we will answer you? Where to pick up." Uncle Ran. Look at my repeated insistence. The attitude has also loosened.
"Uncle Shi. I was in the palace last time. So I guess I'd better go the same way. Right where I last went into the palace. There is a location about the road from the Donghua 'gate'. We set out at the end of the hour, that is, at the beginning of the hour. Your sons will be gone at the end of the hour. We'll be out in an hour."
"Okay. I'm going to find your second senior brother right now. I can't use them. It's all lowly martial arts. Or look for a few apprentices of your second senior brother. If there are many people, it is good to have a care. If I really can't do it, I'll go into the palace with you."
"Uncle Shi doesn't need it. You guys can answer outside. Our plan is as long as there are no mistakes. Should be out soon. It's not too early for the teacher. You go to the second senior brother. I'm not going. I didn't see him in the afternoon."
Knowing that, Uncle Ran sent me out of the big 'gate' and told me to be careful. That's when the 'door' was shut.
Back to the 'jade' horse lane. I also checked my stuff. The Autumn Water Sword is a must-have. It's a sharp-edged tool for sharpening iron like clay. You can use it in prison. There are also night clothes which are also a must. I've looked at the map of the dungeon a few times. After confirming that it is correct. I just sat on my chair and squinted for a moment.
At the end of the day. Lao Liu came over and knocked on the 'door'. Lao Liu said: "The time has come, young master. It's time for us to go."
The two elder brothers of Chen are also wearing gray 'colored' night clothes behind Lao Liu. This night suit is also exquisite. It's too dark and it's conspicuous. So the gray 'color' is better.
Our group went out of the living room. Jumped out of the courtyard wall. The road is not to be taken. Because something happened to the Lan family. There are also soldiers patrolling the streets at night. So we had to climb over the wall and cross the house along the way. It took half an hour to get to the place where I first entered the palace.
Lao Liu first went to the city wall to take a look. I don't see any movement. Throw the rope over the wall. Lao Liu slowly climbed to the palace wall. Waited a while. Look at the patrol without it. That's what beckons us. A few of us climbed to the city wall one after another. Then he lowered the rope down the wall on the other side. This time I'm going down first. Because I'm familiar with the palace.
After all are below. Put the rope away. I just took them to the back of the line I had taken last time. The East Factory is on the northeast corner of the Royal Palace. So let's not cross the whole palace. Just walk along the palace wall. It's just a bit riskier. Soldiers on patrol may appear on the palace walls at any time. Thanks to the fact that now the night day is not very good. A faint dark cloud obscured the moonlight. A few of us walked cautiously forward.
Now time is sub-time. There's no one out there anymore. This side is also not the main palace area. So I didn't meet anyone. Those eunuch palace 'women' had already fallen asleep after a busy day's work.
When it was forty zhang away from the east factory. From afar, you can already see the big 'gate' of the East Factory, which is also a big courtyard. Two lanterns are lit at the door. Where are the two eunuchs in Dongchang costumes standing. One was carrying a spear. One carries a knife in his waist. The two of them seemed to be talking about something. Let's stop for a moment. Hide in a corner.
"Young Master. Let's get moving." Lao Liu leaned up and whispered in my ear.
I beckoned the Chen brothers to join us. said in a low voice: "Brother Chen. You go around from behind. Press those chimneys marked on the map. Light the 'fan' incense. The three of us quietly 'touched' the 'door'. Let's see if we want to kill these two 'doors'. The dungeon of the East Factory is in the West Wing. Do we go in through the big 'gate' or through the wall? If we had passed over the wall, we would not have alarmed the two men. If you go in through the big gate, we'll get rid of them."
"Young Master. I don't think it's better not to alarm them. I look on the map. There is a courtyard wall on the west side. So let's go in from the west." Lao Liu said.
"Okay. Let's get moving. Everyone stay safe. It's better not to alarm them. Brother Chen, you are the most critical there. Be careful. Don't alarm the guards."
"Don't worry. Master. I'm experienced in doing this. You can go to the west and wait for me in a moment. We'll do it when I get back." Saying that, Boss Chen has disappeared into the darkness.
After Boss Chen left. The three of us also slowly sneaked west. Because there are all kinds of 'flower' trees on the roadside in the palace. So under the cover of these 'flower' trees. The three of us didn't have much effort. I came to the west wall of the East Factory.
These walls are not very low. It's all the heightened kind. It is higher than the general courtyard walls in the palace. It's more than one foot tall. You can't see what's going on inside from the outside. Chen Lao Er has a special 'door' wall climbing tool. I saw him open his rucksack. Pull out something nail-like from inside. Because they are afraid of colliding with each other and making a sound. It's all wrapped in cloth. After Chen Lao Er opened those things. I 'plugged' it into the crack in the wall. Wait until you 'plug' it to the height of one person. Chen Lao Er stepped on those iron nails. Climbed to the wall. Chen Lao Er looked at it for a while. He came down and said, "Young Master. There are also quite a few rooms with lights on. Do you want to go up and have a look?"
"Good. Second Brother Chen, I'll go up and take a look."
I climbed down the nails to the wall. But see the yard is very large. There is the east wing of the main hall and the west wing. The main hall and the west wing are lit up. No one was seen moving around in the yard. It's just that the west wing is lit up. It is also seen by the light reflected on the ground. See from the lights. There should still be people walking around inside. If anyone. It's going to be difficult for us to get in.
I went down the wall. whispered to Lao Liu: "Brother Liu, you can also go up and have a look."
Lao Liu climbed to the wall again. After looking at it for a while, he said, "Young Master. I can't see anything in the west wing. There must be someone on duty in the main hall. The East Wing was supposed to be their dormitory. Now they are all asleep. I'd like to go in and see for myself first. What a situation. We'll talk about that then."
I thought about it and thought it could. If you don't go in and have a look. Waiting for Boss Chen to come back. Let's go in again. That's a waste of effort. I also agreed with Lao Liu's action plan.
Lao Liu is preparing to climb the wall. Chen Lao Er next to him grabbed Lao Liu. whispered, "Brother Liu. Master. I think so. I'll go in. I'm still familiar with these tricks. Besides, I still have a few 'fan' incense. If it's convenient, I'll 'spoil' them first."
Lao Liu looked at Chen Lao Er and said this. Didn't go up the wall again. To be honest, these things on the rivers and lakes are really inferior to Chen Lao Er. After all, the Chen brothers have been on the rivers and lakes for many years. What to climb over the wall and cross the house. The next 'fan' incense steals something. Black man behind it. It's all a good job.
Chen Lao Er took out the rope. Found a tree. Let's tie it up. Then climb to the wall. Slipped down the rope to the bottom. I'm also worried about his safety. So he also stepped on the iron nail and looked at Chen Laoer.
After Chen Lao Er went down. Stick to the corner. Came to the West Wing. Then it disappeared from my sight in a flash. Because I'm also on the west side at this time. It's no longer possible to see his actions.
Just as I was anxiously waiting. Chen Lao Er is finally back again. I crawled back along the rope. I asked, "Second Brother Chen. What's going on inside."
"Young Master. The 'door' of the wing room is open. You can't put 'fan' incense. I saw that there were three people in the room. All very vigilant. So I didn't do it. I think I'd better wait for my eldest brother to come back." Chen Lao Er replied.
"Okay. Then we'll wait a minute. It's almost time for Brother Chen to come back."
Chen Lao Er went back to the wall. Observe what's going on inside. Lao Liu and I are waiting below.
After a while, I saw Boss Chen coming back along the wall." Master. It's all right. All four are put on. It should have an effect in a while."
"Brother Chen has worked hard. Shall we go in now?"
"Young master, don't worry. At present, the effect of the 'fan' incense has not yet appeared. We'll go back in later."
"Okay. Brother Chen. You can rest first."
We found a place to just sit down. I saw Chen Lao Er on the wall sliding down quickly. Gestured. It's just that I can't see his expression in the darkness of the night.
Chen Lao Er came to us. He whispered, "Young Master. Oh no. Now there are a dozen more people outside. I saw that Chen Jiu, who went to us, was also inside."...