Chapter Thirty-Eight: Safe and Sound
Nothing to say all the way. After noon, you can see the outline of Shouyang County in the distance. Gao Yue slowed down his horse, and in a short time he arrived at the city gate, and the horse was already pacing and trotting.
The people who guarded the door were the two guards when Gao Yue first entered the city. Later, the two also heard that the person who was blackmailed at the beginning actually became a Sima in the army, and they were terrified. But the two were under the jurisdiction of Zhi Ping, and they were not stationed in the barracks, and they had no contact with Gao Yue in the city, so they slowly relaxed their hearts.
Unexpectedly, guarding the door today, I bumped into Gao Yue face to face. Seeing Gao Yue get off the horse and strode with the reins, the two of them had nowhere to hide, so they had to endure the fear in their hearts, and stepped forward to salute and said, "I've seen Gao Sima." ”
"Oh? It's the two of you. ”
Gao Yue didn't care about it at first, but when he got closer, he thought about it when he took a look.
"Gao, Gao Sima. Last time, the two of us didn't know what to do, and offended Gao Sima, so I was really blind. "The one in the gray coat at the beginning, with a sad face, bowed his waist deeply.
The other, who had been wearing a thin shoulder, hurriedly said, "Yes, yes." The two of us regretted it, and we wanted to apologize to Gao Sima face to face, but we never had the opportunity to see Gao Sima in person. The money, when the two of us have saved it, will definitely return it to Gao Sima, but I hope to forgive the sins. ”
Gao Yue was not angry, but said lightly: "The past, forget it." I didn't take it to heart, and I didn't deliberately hate you two, so I don't have to worry about it anymore. ”
The two were stunned, frightened for a long time, but they didn't expect the other party to make such an understatement, and they couldn't believe it for a while.
Gao Yue saw that the two of them were stunned, and couldn't help laughing, and said: "I know that you are waiting, being a soldier is poor, and you have to fill your stomach, not to mention, there may be a family at home to support." There is no way to do this pickled thing of blackmail. If you are really in trouble in the future, you can come to me and tell me, I will definitely try my best to help, but never like before, you know? ”
When the two of them heard this, they raised their heads and looked directly at Gao Yue. After a while, the gray-robed guard said in a trembling voice: "Gao Sima is so generous, the two of us are simply ashamed to death." is to sell himself into slavery, and he must return the money he had at the beginning to Gao Sima. ”
"No need." Gao Yue waved his hand, "But there is one thing. Most of the people who come and go here are poor and simple people. It's all begging for food, and the day is not safe, just like you and my family, how can I bear to blackmail and make things difficult and treat them harshly. Whatever I say, you will take it to heart. ”
After speaking, he motioned to the stunned two, stood up carefully, and as soon as he pulled the reins, he led the horse and entered the county seat.
I didn't go a few steps when I bumped into a person, but it was Che Luhui. Che Lu was at a loss, his complexion changed drastically, his eyes swept slightly over Gao Yue's face, he laughed dryly, and said tentatively: "Gao Sima! Coming back from a family visit? When you went out of the city on foot, where did this horse come from? ”
Gao Yue also laughed, sounding cold. He said: "Thank you for worrying." Halfway down the road, there was the short-eyed horse bandit, intent on making money and killing him. I killed them all, and I snatched a good horse with my backhand, which was a good deal. ”
"What! Forty people are not your opponents? Chelu shouted in return.
"Don't say forty people, when Ben Sima goes all out, he doubles again, and he can't help me. If you want to hurt me, hmph, you have to pay the price first. Gao Yue took a step forward, his eyes were burning, Che Lu swallowed and foamed, and took two steps back, he was sweating all over, very frightened and guarded.
Gao Yue suddenly said leisurely: "That's right." How did the owner of the convoy know that there were forty bandits? Could it be that he was there or involved in it? ”
Gao Sima said and laughed, said and laughed. I guessed, it just happened. According to Gao Sima's skills, forty or fifty people are not a problem. That, I still have something important to report to Captain Pan and leave. ”
The car deer hurriedly arched his hand, pulled his legs and left, and ran away in a smoke. Gao Yue stared at his back coldly and snorted heavily.
Walking through the streets and alleys all the way, straight into the barracks, and waiting to meet Han Yong and others, it was another exciting and lively scene, so there is no need to elaborate. After some gossip, Gao Yue asked everyone to disperse, and asked Han Yong and a few other henchmen to stay.
Feng Liang said first: "Big brother, my uncle is still in good health, and he has someone to help him with his daily food and clothing, he told you not to worry about him, and go back next time you are free." ”
Gao Yue thought of Hu Laohan, and felt guilty in his heart. He said: "Uncle is in good health, and I am also relieved." A few days ago, under special circumstances, next time, I have to go back to visit anything. ”
Li Hu said with a smile: "Liangzi said that you have official business, but I didn't dare to say that you went to the bandits' den." For the past two days, Ryoko and I have been in the village, and we can't sleep well. When I came back this morning, I heard that you didn't come with us, but went to Bird and Mouse Mountain, and Han Sima's usual expressionless person suddenly changed color. ”
He patted the handle of the knife on his waist, and then said to everyone, "Fortunately, the Lord has returned fairly." Otherwise, no matter what, we will have to break the horse bandit into pieces. ”
Several people loudly agreed. He Cheng patted his thigh and said, "Horse bandits." Profit-seeking, brutal and greedy, who knows if Ann is well-intentioned? The Lord must never take such an adventure again in the future. I've heard a saying that a gentleman doesn't get involved, doesn't get involved, doesn't get involved, doesn't get involved in anything. ”
Li Bao suddenly answered, "Okay, don't shoot." ”
After a burst of laughter, Han Yong smiled and said, "Let the gentleman not get involved in danger, and the gentleman not stand under the wall." This sentence of Confucius is actually the principle and method of being a human being. It is necessary to take precautions, be aware of potential dangers in advance, and take preventive measures; There is also the need to leave in time if you find yourself in a dangerous situation.
"Lao He's words, although I didn't think of it, but it is very appropriate to put it here, and I hope that the lord will remember our heart of fists."
Gao Yue solemnly thanked him: "The love of all the brothers, Gao remembered. ”
Han Yong also returned the salute, his face was pale, and he looked around and said: "Since the lord has returned safely, then, the focus of the problem now is that Pan Wudu has already begun to poison him, this time he missed, there will be a next time, how will I deal with it, let's talk about it." ”
In Gao Yue's small group, Han Yong unconsciously became the second-in-command, from Gao Yue down, a group of people, including Li Bao, who was a hanger and regarded himself very highly, and unconsciously obeyed and acquiesced to him.
Hearing his question, Gu Siduo said: "No matter how ferocious the poisonous snake is, it can't compete with the claws of the goshawk." According to the rules of my original tribe, I will directly lead the troops over, defeat him, and then cut off his head. ”
Gu Siduo is a member of the Tiefu Xiongnu tribe. Tiefu Xiongnu lived in the Saiwai Hetao area, ten years ago, was defeated by the Tuoba Xianbei of the Daidi, the vitality was greatly damaged, the tribal leader Liu Hu, with the remnants of the army far away to the north of the Hetao, the remnants of the people either surrendered to Tuoba, or scattered and fled, Gu Siduo was at that time with the tribesmen wandered south to Yongzhou.
Everyone unanimously agreed, and Li Bao also nodded frequently, indicating that the old bone's words were in everyone's hearts. He jumped to his feet and said with a fierce face: "Damn, the dog thief repeats itself over and over again, endlessly." The deception is too much, let's end him once and tell him to be more restrained in the next life. ”
Peng Jun was extremely disgusted with Pan Wudu, and couldn't hold back his excitement at the moment, blushing and saying with a rough neck: "Lord, you give the order, be a striker for me, and I will never disappoint you!" ”
Gao Yue pressed his hand down, sighed, raised his sword eyebrows and looked at Han Yong, and said, "Brother Han, do you have any advice?" ”
"Don't dare. The morale of the people is high, and they are very loyal to the lord, and now this is called tolerable and intolerable. But in my opinion, don't make a noise for now, find the right time to strike a fatal blow, and don't be so reckless and startling the snake. Han Yong sat upright and straight, looking at it.
"I know what you mean. Don't worry, I, Gao Yue, was the kind of person who was willing to swallow my anger when I was bullied for no reason. Always repay grievances with virtue, so how to repay virtue? ”
Gao Yue slowly stood up. Han Yong stood up below. Gao Yue glanced at his subordinates and said firmly: "Those who insult and despise us for no reason will pay a terrible price. However, Brother Han is right, we must think long-term and seize the most suitable opportunity in order to win the battle. ”