In the thirty-third stanza, two dead wind lanterns swayed in the night wind. Several unknown moths fluttered up and down in the circle. Hit the lamp paper over and over again. Make a slight "poof" sound.

"Knock-knock! Boom! Boom! ”

A long, dull sound was followed by three rapid and agitated announcements.

A few dog barks in the deep alley.

In the night wind, the lazy voice of the husband was sent from afar: "It's the fourth watch, close the doors and windows, and be careful of the fire wax." ”

Wu Ming shrunk his body into a dark corner, poked out half of his head, and looked out.

A Nanban soldier who was leaning on the steps and napping suddenly shook his drowsy head. Struggling to get up from the ground.

Maybe it's because he's been sitting on the ground for too long. He stumbled and almost fell to the ground. After a while, he grabbed the head of the other soldier with his right hand before he could stabilize himself.

Moved his numb limbs. A few more extension exercises were done. He pinched the belt of his trousers and wanted to go into the darkness.

The other soldier was sleeping soundly, and he was startled by such a good dream. There Kenyi, wiping a handful of saliva from the corner of his mouth. With sleepy eyes open, he scolded: "Li Laosi, are you so bold that you dare to touch Lao Tzu's head." Don't you Han people often say that 'a man's head and a woman's waist' can't be touched? ”

When the soldier who was called Li Laosi heard this, he didn't leave, turned around, and said apologetically: "Jiang, I'm sorry." I didn't mean to, either. ”

The Nanban soldier named Jiang heard what the other party said, and he had to sigh. He whispered: "Fuck, when is this day a head, I keep vigil every day, and I can't sleep well." It is also unknown when this martial law will be lifted. ”

Li Laosi replied: "It's a good day, I used to be a people's husband, transporting grain and grass every day. I can't get enough to eat. Exhausted and tired. Now these days, there is food and sleep, and it is much more leisurely than before. ”

Jiang raised his head and scolded: "Look at you, just your point." It's still called leisure. Speaking of this, he turned his head and glanced into the pigeon loft, and said in a low voice: "Take you Han people as an example, isn't the old Song in it very popular recently?" Eat and drink spicy food every day, I heard that today, I was picked up by the second lady? ”

Li Laosi's face was full of bitterness. He also said softly: "Lord Song has the skill of pigeon training, and it is said that many pigeon trainers in my dynasty were trained by him. We ordinary Han people, there is enough for him. In this era of war, it would be good to have something to eat in the current Nanban Empire. ”

Speaking of this, he paused, and said: "This time I can have this beauty difference, thanks to Brother Jiang's help to say something, otherwise, I don't know what's going on when I'm tired to death?" ”

The southern barbarian man known as Jiang turned over at this time, lying flat on the ground, and crossed his legs. Hearing what the other party said, he immediately said angrily: "Just your little point." We grew up together since childhood, and we have long been inseparable from each other, like brothers, and what do we do when we talk about this. ”

Speaking of this, he seemed to remember something, and raised his head and said: "By the way, I heard that now our dynasty has released the ban on Han people as soldiers. Why don't you sign up, I'll help you talk and make peace when the time comes, we two brothers, it's good to be together, it's better than you are still a people's husband now, doing the same thing, but the conditions are much worse. ”

That Li Laosi was about to leave at this time, when he heard the other party say this, he sighed: "What do you do as a soldier, go kill Han people?" When I think about this, I always feel sad in my heart, and I don't know why. ”

Jiang was also annoyed by what he said, and waved his hand impatiently: "Go quickly, go quickly." I went and came back to top me, I was made to pee by you, really. After saying that, he stopped paying attention to the other party, lay down again, and snored.

……

It's been a long time.

Jiang got up from the ground in a daze, rubbed his eyes, and muttered: "Why did this kid go, he didn't see any movement for a long time, and he suffocated me." With a curse in his mouth, he touched the place where Li Laosi disappeared just now.

As soon as I stepped into the shadows, I saw a tall black figure jumping out of the shadows. He was taken aback, he grew up with Li Laosi since he was a child, and he was naturally very familiar with him. As soon as he saw this figure, he knew that it was not Li Laosi, so he was taken aback, opened his mouth, and was about to shout. Suddenly I felt like I had been hit hard in the back of the head. Venus scurried in front of him, and then he fell to the ground.

Wu Ming neatly dragged him into the darkness, and then grabbed the red night. Leaning sideways, he dodged and touched the door of the pigeon loft.

The door is made of bamboo, and it is simply equipped with a bamboo latch. Naturally, it can't be very reliable. Wu Ming handed Chixiao to his left hand, then stretched out his right hand and took out the dagger in the leather bag. Gently picking at the latch, this thing suddenly broke off in response, and it was neat. He dodged into the humble loft.

Indoors, a light like a bean!

An old man with gray hair turned his back to Wu Ming, holding a pigeon in his hand, and was muttering something softly.

The light in the room was already relatively dim, and when he blocked it like this, half of the room was his back. Wu Ming pushed open the door, and just as he was in his back, he took up his light body and carefully moved towards the other party.

The old man turned his back to him, his body stiffened suddenly, and he did not turn around, and then said softly: "Since you are here, you are a guest, why hide again." ”

Wu Ming's heart suddenly shook, and his legs were like heavy lead, and he couldn't lift them up. His own light body kung fu is optimized for the ancient "flying on the grass" combined with many light body kung fu, and in the case of his own full effort, even the eight-stage master is usually difficult to notice. Who is this man? How is it so powerful?

The old man saw that Wu Ming didn't move for a long time, so he had to turn his head and look at Wu Ming, and the two sides immediately looked at each other.

Despite being backlit, Wu Ming is a martial artist and does not hinder his ability to see at night. He used his eyes to carefully examine the other party's face, which was very ordinary. The face is full of wrinkles, which is no different from the appearance described by Ding Xianzhi. But because of this, it made his doubts even more suspicious.

Seeing Wu Ming, the old man was also slightly taken aback, but immediately regained his composure, and said softly: "This pigeon shed also has a few pigeons, just in case of emergency, and I can't find out any news about 'Daya Snow Ginseng', I hope this warrior friend will be self-respecting." After all, now the protector master of our dynasty is 'Fengxiang Hand', and I hope that Your Excellency will think about the consequences. ”

Wu Ming was even more confused when he heard what the other party said, from yesterday afternoon to evening, he naturally asked Ding Xianzhi to learn more about the old man's temper. I heard the other person say so. I had to say in a low voice: "Old Song, I was introduced by Ding Xianzhi, I asked you about something, I don't know if it's convenient?" ”

When Song Qian heard this, he still replied unhurriedly: "No one can introduce me, if it's okay, I hope you will retreat early, and I will rest early." The old man is like you haven't been here, and everyone is fine. Otherwise, it alarmed the others, this is the territory of the Zapong family, they are not fuel-efficient lamps. ”

Now there is time to spend on the other side. Wu Ming gritted his teeth, took a step forward, and with a slight force, only a crisp sound was heard, and half of Chixiao's sword body had already jumped out. The golden sword body was dazzling in the dim light. The entire bamboo building exudes a golden glow. A faint warmth suddenly permeated the entire room.

Wu Ming let go of his right hand, revealing the scabbard. He whispered to Song Qian: "This sword, I think Lord Song should have heard of it." Even if I haven't seen it, Ding Xianzhi has told you, I will take him now, on behalf of his master, ask the adults for directions, and hope that the adults can give me an understanding. ”

Wu Ming obviously felt that Song Qian's body was shocked, and then with a wry smile on his face, he raised his head, sighed, and said to Wu Ming: "My lord, you ask, I'm afraid that my little old man has limited knowledge, and I will tell you in detail." ”

Wu Ming put Chixiao in the sheath, and then nodded: "Thank you, Elder Song, there is not much time, let me ask the first question first, what is the 'Daya Snow Ginseng' that Elder Song said just now?" ”

Song Qian looked at Wu Ming in a little surprise and said, "Didn't this Ding Xianzhi sue you?" Recently, the 'Daya Snow Mountain' has appeared in the holy snow ginseng, which is said to be of great use to your martial arts level breakthrough. Now many warriors from the Eastern Han Dynasty have arrived. At the beginning, the old man thought that the adults were Eastern Han Dynasty warriors who came to find out the news. ”

Wu Ming suddenly felt that when he entered the city, he found that there were a lot more warriors, and it turned out to be for this thing. However, he was keenly aware of a trace of information in Song Qian's words, and he asked suspiciously: "Lord Song, you can find out my whereabouts in time, aren't you a martial artist?" ”

There was a hint of a smile in Song Qian's eyes, he stroked the pigeon in his hand lovingly, and then replied: "The adult's light body kung fu is naturally clever, of course I can't detect it lightly, it is this little thing that notices you." ”

Speaking of this, seeing that Wu Ming was still confused, he explained: "This little thing is a variety of 'plateau raindrops', which is a commonly used species in our Eastern Han Dynasty army, and can fly under the environmental conditions of complex terrain and complex climate. And the pigeon has a great characteristic, that is, it is alert, as soon as the wind blows, it will immediately wake up. This is especially true for specially trained pigeons. It was this little guy who fell asleep in my hands just now, and when I suddenly opened my eyes, I knew that someone had arrived. ”

Speaking of this, his face was gloomy, perhaps, he himself felt that the words "our Eastern Han Dynasty" were getting farther and farther away from him.

However, Wu Ming didn't notice the change in his expression, and then asked: "Since Lord Song has been so used by the Nanban side, he will definitely be able to get a lot of inside information, can you provide some information for the kid and show us a way out." With that, he bowed and saluted.

Song Qian hurriedly picked up Wu Ming and continued: "I'm afraid I'm going to disappoint the adults, I'm just a petty official, although I am very respected by them, but they still have to hide many important news from me." There is really no limit to what is known. ”

Speaking of this, he seemed to remember something, slapped his head suddenly, and said, "By the way, there have been more carrier pigeons sent to Gene from the Daya Palace recently. And they are all sealed with fire paint, which is obviously very important. This little thing was sent from Gene to Daya Palace yesterday. Injured by a bird of prey, the second lady personally found the 'forest black' who is good at avoiding eagles and falcons, and asked me to send it out again tomorrow no matter what. ”

As if he was afraid that Wu Ming would misunderstand, he hurriedly explained: "Because the fire paint seal has been broken, it will not be resent until it is sealed tomorrow, so it is still here." Adults may be able to get some important news by looking at the contents. ”

Then, he found a small box behind him, opened it carefully, and took out a small roll of paper inside. Handed it to Wu Ming.

Wu Ming stretched out his hand, took the small note, and then opened it, only to see a line of small characters written on the white silk cloth: The minister has mobilized nearly 40,000 cavalry from the 'Duner Fortress'. Set up an ambush at Mt. Oxwei. Annihilate the remnants of the Han army. Don't worry. There was a fiery red handsome seal on the back, and another Xi was added.

Wu Ming's hands trembled, he calmed down, turned his head and asked Song Qian, "Is Niuwei Mountain far away from here?" ”

Song Qian was stunned and replied: "It's not far, go from here, hurry up, it will be there in about a day." ”