The topic of several people changed to Liu Yong, and they were praised.

After that, the meat was almost eaten and the wine was drunk, and Gao Tang returned to the barracks. The second and third Li Hai both lived.

Don't look at the thatched hut is small, but there are two small rooms. The three brothers slept in Westinghouse.

There was no word all night.

The next day, Li Laohan got up early, and the three brothers also got up. And the old woman got up earlier and cooked for her wife and sons. At this time, the Han army had already arrived at the doorstep, so there was no need to leave food for the Tar slaves. The old woman began to cook.

After eating, Gao Tang led two soldiers over. Both soldiers are spies and belong to the scouts. The old woman hurriedly found Li Laohan's two sets of shabby clothes, sewed and mended them, and changed them for the two soldiers.

Gao Tang said: "Okay, you two should follow the old man and set off." Remember to hide your identity and never reveal it. ”

"Yes, General."

Two spies replied at the same time.

Gao Tangyou said to Li Laohan: "Uncle, you are tired. ”

Li Laohan smiled and said, "What are you tired, I just want to go to these two states here." I haven't been there in a few years. ”

Gao Tang nodded and said with a smile: "That's good." ”

Li Laohan said: "Then we will go." ”

"Old man, be careful on the road!" The old woman did not forget to advise.

Li Laohan said with a smile: "Wife, you are still worried about two young and strong bodyguards by my side?" ”

The old woman hurriedly smiled and said, "Don't worry, don't worry." Recently, she has been in a good mood, three sons have fallen from the sky, and the Han army has arrived at the door again, which can be described as double happiness.

Seeing the old couple frowning, the three brothers Li Shan were very pleased.

Li Laohan took two spies and left, and when he walked to the fence gate, the fence gate opened, and three people in military uniforms stood at the door.

"Old man Li, where are you going?" A guy with a sharp beak at the front asked. Behind him stood two bearded men.

Gao Tang saw it and his heart tightened, what are these three people doing? He thought to himself, but his face was silent. Hurriedly hid behind the boss Li Shan, he didn't forget that he was still wearing armor.

When Li Laohan saw the three of them, he bowed and said, "I've seen the military master." ”

The sharp-beaked monkey nodded and swaggered in. The two bearded men behind him also followed into the courtyard.

The sharp-beaked monkey looked around and said with a smile: "Old man Li, there are a lot of guests in your house today, what are they all for?" ”

Li Laohan said with a smiling face: "They are all my nephews and nephews, tomorrow is my birthday for Lao Han, and they came to see me." ”

A bearded soldier immediately brought a stake to the monkey-cheeked fellow. The sharp-beaked monkey sat down with a big thorn in his cheeks, and said with a smile: "No wonder Li Laohan, you spent a lot of money a few days ago, it seems that these nephews and nephews of yours are honoring you?" ”

Li Laohan felt a pang in his heart, and regretted that he was careless. It's been a few years, and the people around me are poor, and some can't even open the pot at home. Shopping like this will inevitably cause shock. It seems that this word has reached the ears of the county government.

"Ah, what the military master said is right, the nephews and nephews are filial to the old man and I just have a few taels of silver." Li Laohan said respectfully.

The sharp-beaked monkey cheeks glanced at the three Li Shan brothers again, as well as the two spies, smiled, and then said: "Li Laohan, where are you from these nephews and nephews?" Why don't you go to the army? You know, the imperial court is still recruiting soldiers! ”

Li Laohan said: "They all live in this deep mountain and old forest, and they live by hunting, and they don't know the imperial edict. ”

"Hehe, old man Li, you old thing is getting more and more good at deceiving people. Do you dare to lie to this military master, are you impatient? The sharp-beaked monkey-cheeked guy put away his smile and looked at Li Laohan coldly.

Li Laohan said with a smile: "Master Jun, what did I do to lie to you, old man?" What I say is true. ”

The sharp-beaked monkey gills said: "I don't care about your nephew and nephew's grandfather, since you have money, then pay taxes!" ”

Li Laohan said: "Master Jun, the court only said that it collected grain, but it didn't say that it collected money?" ”

Only then did the three brothers Gao Tang and Li understand that the three Tatars dressed as sergeants had come to collect grain.

The sharp-beaked monkey cheek said, "Then do you have food for me now?" ”

Li Laohan said: "It's not yet the autumn harvest, where is the food!" Master Jun. ”

"That's it, if you don't have any money, you will pay the silver!" The sharp-beaked monkey cheeks said and lifted Erlang's legs.

Li Laohan glanced at the three brothers, and the three brothers were already angry.

"How much silver does the military master want?" Li Laohan asked.

"Not much, fifty taels." The sharp-beaked monkey said with a big mouth.

"What? Master Jun, you don't have so much silver even if you have broken old man's bones? Li Laohan said in surprise.

The sharp-beaked monkey snorted and said, "Old thing, what am I doing by smashing your bones?" Your stinky bones aren't worth much. ”

Li Laohan said: "Master Jun, can you be a little less." ”

"How much?" Sharp-beaked monkey gills asked.

"Five taels." Li Laohan said, stretching out a slap.

"How do you want to eat?" The sharp-beaked monkey said with a glare in his small eyes.

Li Laohan said again: "Master Jun, you see that the grain I pay every year is not worth five taels of silver!" ”

"What? Barry with me, won't you? "The sharp-beaked monkey's cheeks are a little angry.

Li Laohan continued: "Master Jun, what I said is the truth. You want me fifty taels of silver now, don't say I don't have the old man. Even if you have pre-tax at this time, it doesn't make sense! ”

When the sharp-beaked monkey heard this, he stood up, glared at Li Laohan angrily and said, "You old thing is now a rich man, and if you are rich, you have to pay taxes to the rich." ”

Li Laohan said: "Master Jun, I think you are mistaken, I only have one thatched house, where did I become a rich man?" ”

"Huh." The sharp-beaked monkey sneered, and then said, "Let me ask you, did the poor buy thirty catties of wine at one time?" ”

Li Laohan was speechless when he heard this.

The sharp-beaked monkey cheek then asked, "Let me ask you again, did the poor buy five catties of tea and five catties of sugar once?" ”

Old Man Li shook his head.

"And you're not rich?" Seeing that Li Laohan was speechless and nodded in agreement, the sharp-beaked monkey's cheeks couldn't help but become proud.

Li Laohan said: "Just these few taels of silver are considered rich? ”

The sharp-billed monkey cheeks said, "That's nature. Hurry up with that money. Grandpa, my time is precious. ”

Li Laohan was a little embarrassed, look at the three Li brothers.

At this time, the second Lehi walked towards the sharp-beaked monkey gills.