(245) He is a Xibei cargo

Because it was getting late, Zhao Xiangshi drove them to the village at the foot of Cuiping Mountain to rest and rest. It's not a big place, there is only a small street a hundred steps away, and the small shops on both sides are opened by villagers, who live in the store and take care of food. Because they are close to the capital, they are quite large-scale, which is not too bad.

I chose a random family to stay in, but I saw that the guests were all gathered together, and I heard the guy talking with spittle, "Ladies and gentlemen, you see, what kind of world is this?" Even the goods of the Hou Mansion dare to rob, didn't this group of robbers eat the bear's heart and leopard's gall? There's no way to take them! This mountain is high and densely forested, who knows where this child is hidden? Does Ming'er have anything to cross the mountain? Hurry up and report it, so that you can partner on the road. ”

Zhao Chengcai's heart moved when he heard this, and he just wanted to go over to inquire, but Zhang Qingting stopped him and whispered, "There are a lot of people here, let's stay first, wait for the guys to come in, and then ask in detail Wouldn't it be better?" ”

There is a point in that! The family lived in the store first, and when a guy came to greet him, he gave a few more tips, and the guy spoke more carefully.

It turned out that just last month, a batch of exquisite silk porcelain and other valuables sold by the Marquis of Yongxing Mansion in the capital city from Nankang was looted in Cuiping Mountain. Because it was the prince and noble, he immediately played the heavenly hearing, and the court was furious and sent an army to encircle and suppress, but due to the limitation of the terrain, he tossed for more than half a month and still returned in vain. The merchants who are going to pass by these days are all panicked, and they have to ask how many people are traveling together, and if the number of people is small, they dare not leave.

The young man laughed, "You're a coincidence! There were only seven or eight people before, more than ten came yesterday, and there are many more today, and there are always thirty or forty people together, and tomorrow will be able to leave! ”

The family relaxed a little, first fetched water and washed, and then had dinner before sitting together to discuss.

Zhao Chengcai was a little worried that he didn't know who was on the same road, and he was afraid that someone with valuables would be coveted by thieves, but he would affect his own family, but Zhang Qingting said, "It doesn't matter who they are, as long as they are passing by, we have to catch them." Can you still wait for it? What if another merchant comes? Even if it was robbed, but our family didn't have much gold and silver, I changed the large amount of silver tickets, and sewed it closely, and the jewelry was said by Brother Zhao, and I also accepted it all. If you are really unlucky, you will give up some of your clothes, and that's it. ”

Zhao Chengcai thought about it, and had no choice but to do so, but he just told everyone to be extra careful, especially Niu Dewang, but don't make trouble, if there is a big thing, wait for An Ansheng to pass this mountain.

I rested anxiously all night, and got up early the next morning, and packed up, but I saw that more than a hundred or so people had gathered outside, and it turned out that they had arrived at a caravan selling grain last night. Look at the many of them, and all of them are strong young men, and the merchants who are traveling with them are all amazed by good luck and are willing to take advantage of them.

Only Zhao Yulian heard that it was a grain merchant, so she couldn't help but take a few more looks, it didn't matter, her face suddenly changed, and she quietly pulled the pillar, "You go and ask, what kind of grain are they selling?" Where did it come from? ”

Baozhu was clever, pretending to chat, and casually went over to inquire.

Zhang Qingting saw Zhao Chengcai stunned there, "What are you looking at?" ”

Zhao Chengcai quietly pointed to the leader of the grain merchants, "Let's see, have we seen that person, why do I feel familiar?" ”

Zhang Qingting took a closer look, the man looked to be in his thirties, with two mustaches, a long figure, and bright eyes, he was a little kind-faced, so who was it?

For a while, Baozhu went over to inquire and came back, and secretly told Zhao Yulian, "They said that they were selling wheat and came from the south. ”

Zhao Yulian's heart tightened, she was busy with her brother and sister-in-law, and was about to speak, but when she saw that Zhao had already driven out of the car, she shouted loudly, "Zhao Xianggong, quickly pack up your things and get into the car!" ”

This voice attracted the attention of others, Zhao Yulian couldn't say it clearly, so she had to pinch Zhang Qingting hard, wrinkling her little face and pretending to be sick, "Ouch! My stomach hurts! ”

Zhang Qingting immediately understood, gave Zhao Chengcai a look, and helped his sister-in-law to go inside, "This is so good, why does your stomach hurt?" Don't kick the quilt last night, right? No mistakes, not a lot of words"

Zhao Chengcai pretended to be so anxious that he stomped his feet again and again, "Why did this good guy have a stomach?" It's too careless! ”

Of course, the family couldn't leave, but the leader of the grain merchant looked back at them a few times, and his eyes were meaningful.

Returning to the room that had been opened first, and closing the doors and windows, Zhao Yulian dared to tell the truth, "That person is not a grain merchant at all!" At this time of year, who has come from the south to sell wheat? If it is not ground into powder, how can it withstand long-distance trafficking? It must be an old old item. But where is this old goods worth selling all the way into the capital? How much interest can you earn? Looking at those fellows, they don't look like people who do things, just some food, and they are not live creatures of chickens and ducks to be taken care of, how can they be escorted by so many people? He must be a Xibei goods, don't be a bandit, right? No mistakes, not a lot of words"

When Zhao Chengcai heard this, he clapped his hands suddenly, "I remembered!" We've seen that grain merchant! Lady, do you remember the people we saw in the bookstore when we first returned to Yonghe Town? ”

Yes! Zhang Qingting also suddenly remembered, "Is that the noble person that Ali recognizes?" He has a mustache! Strange Dao couldn't remember it for a while. She quickly understood that since Ah Li knew him, he must be a relative of the court, "I can't say that he is the person from the Yongxing Marquis Mansion, and this time he came to lure the snake out of the hole!" ”

Zhao Chengcai nodded, "I think so too!" What was the use of those robbers robbing those silk porcelain? No matter how valuable it is, it's a bunch of dead things! Seeing that the snow is about to close the mountain, it will be difficult for them to come up with it, so they have to get something to eat before the winter. That's why he pretended to be an officer and soldier to retreat, brought his own food and went over the mountain, and if the robbers came, he would just come to catch turtles in an urn! By the way, you will be able to recover your lost property. ”

Zhang Qingting's face changed suddenly, and he lowered his voice very low, "You think, since there have been robbers here for many years, why can this small village still live so comfortably?" Nine times out of ten, there is collusion with the robbers in the mountains! At least there is eyeliner to ventilate the mountain. If this is the case, I am afraid that the mountain has already received the news, and this entry into the mountain must be fought. If we follow, we will be implicated. But if you don't follow, it's really difficult to live here, how can we cross the mountain? ”

Zhao Chengcai waved his hand, "This doesn't matter, since there are officers and soldiers in front of you, then it's fine!" Let's just rest for a day, and then go over the mountain tomorrow, it is estimated that the fight should be finished today, and it is the safest time for us to go again. ”

Everyone nodded, spread their luggage and rested. Zhao Chengcai was still frowning and walked around the room.

Zhao Yulian was puzzled, but Zhang Qingting understood, "Let him go!" Don't you hear about the rise and fall of the world, and the husband is responsible? Your brother must be worried about what to do here! Alas! The court should also think of a long-term way, otherwise it will always be so noisy, so how can the people live? ”

Not long after noon, I suddenly saw many merchants fleeing back from the mountain in embarrassment, "I'm scared to death!" It's time to fight! The court and the bandits are fighting! ”

And it came to pass! Zhao Jiangshi, who originally sighed that he hadn't caught up with the big army, was bad when he learned about it, and praised Zhao Yulian's good stomach! Zhao Chengcai sighed slightly, there have always been fights, and it is always the people who are innocently implicated. Who will pay for their losses?

In the evening, soldiers in armor entered the village and read the proclamation. Because of this, bandits are rampant, and now the imperial court has ordered that this Cuiping Mountain be used as the garrison of a certain battalion of the Beijing Division, and the local people have the responsibility of joint defense, and every household must sign and draw a charge. In the future, pedestrians must be escorted by local villagers organized by the village Baojia every day, so the delayed farm work will be compensated by the government for some tax reductions and exemptions. The terms and conditions of the articles are clearly and clearly stated, and the army must not disturb the people, and the people must not cause trouble. The past will no longer be investigated, but from now on, if there is any collusion, the punishment will not be spared.

Zhao Chengcai went to look at it and didn't nod his head in appreciation, "Good, good!" In this way, not to mention the prevention of bandits, at least the local people no longer dare to act for the tiger, and the travelers and merchants can also have a guarantee for the past. ”

Early the next morning, when I packed up and went on the road again, I was escorted by local young people and went up the mountain safely. From time to time, soldiers patrol the mountains, clearing out the remnants of bandits, and the investigation is extremely strict.

After walking for a long time, I suddenly saw a group of soldiers happily hugging a batch of goods out, "This time, the second marquis of Qiao should be angry, right?" No mistakes, a lot of words, finally found something! ”

"Don't be too happy, look at this porcelain, it's almost half ruined. I just want to go back and don't be scolded! ”

Zhang Qingting saw from the curtain that most of the open boxes were home rituals, and when they met in this foreign country, they suddenly thought that things were expensive to leave their hometowns, people were cheap to leave their hometowns, and they were alone here, which was inevitably a little sentimental. Unconsciously lowered the curtain and was silent.

Zhao Yulian saw that her face was suddenly bad, and held her hand, "Sister-in-law, what's wrong with you?" ”

Zhang Qingting shook his head with a smile, "The car has been sitting for a long time, and it's a little stuffy." ”

Niu Dewang immediately took out the words Mei from his purse and gave it to her, "Sister-in-law, give you this, you won't be uncomfortable!" ”

Zhao Chengcai had already heard the movement in the car, opened the curtain, and asked with concern, "What's the matter, is it upside down?" Under the weather? Do you want to go slower? ”

Looking at their concerned expressions, Zhang Qingting only felt warm in his heart, a little embarrassed, and took the words Mei Mei in Niu Dewang's hand into his mouth, "It's okay, it's much better to have this!" Let's go, I also want to enter Beijing early to open my eyes! ”

Seeing that she was fine, everyone was relieved, and Zhao Chengcai said, "Yulian, talk to your sister-in-law, it won't be so boring." Half a day is coming, and then we can rest again. ”

Thinking of entering Beijing, everyone became happy again, and there were many discussions, and they didn't realize that they had gone down the mountain.

After another day's rest, the road was open again, and the carriage ran much briskerly. When the sun set, Zhao shook his whip suddenly, "Come out and see, the capital has arrived!" ”

(PS: Lantern Festival, don't say anything more, there are more!) ）