It was dawn again, Gu Huai and the three of them washed early, and also asked the innkeeper to get up early to feed the horses, and planned to go on the road early in the morning, but when they got out of the inn, they found that the guys of the caravan were already waiting at the door of the inn.

This made Gu Huai a little amazed at Zhen Ru's courage, she was still like a weak woman when she fought in the building yesterday, but after this big change, she almost figured out some things in a very short time and made the safest choice.

What are the options? Although I don't know what method Gu Huai and the three of them used to level the captain and guard of Yimaling, but seeing that the three of them are about to leave the caravan and go on the road, it is always right to follow.

Who knows if Zhou Chong will bring someone to come again after they leave?

What Gu Huai admired the most was that Zhen Ru, who had some dark circles under her eyes, calmly commanded the guys to load the goods and set off, as if last night's incident was just a nightmare, such an adjustment ability is rare in women, and looking at Zhen Ru's appearance, it seems that she has no idea of making a big deal about it at all.

can endure the loss, take the beating, and walk the rivers and lakes is probably more practical with these two golden rules.

Almost all the people in the caravan, from the guards to the guys, had a sad face, more than a dozen people died last night, and these people were able to survive thanks to the fight that didn't last long, so when they saw Gu Huai and the three of them again, the previous mocking and mocking look disappeared, and was replaced by a humble, flattering and humble expression, and the change of mentality was exhausted.

Faced with such a scene, although Gu Huai was a little surprised, but thinking about it carefully, it seems to be a good thing, if the caravan does not plan to delay in Yimaling, but chooses to eat this loss and continue to go to the grassland to do business, continue to go together can save a lot of trouble, and save Gu Huai to find a caravan to shelter when he arrives at the border pass.

The risk of entering the grassland alone is too great, and Ren Wanbin, who has become familiar, has made it very clear that the Han bandits and the Tatar tribes who may change their faces and rob at any time are very likely to attack the lone person, and the Zhen family firm, which is not big and does not seem to have enough oil and water, and is accompanied by guards, is the most suitable to accompany him.

So Gu Huai did not refuse, but leaned to the back of the caravan as a few days ago, this move made Zhen Ru breathe a sigh of relief, what she was most afraid of was that the three men in green shirts would leave, because Gu Huai's indifference these days really made her not sure that she would take care of the caravan again.

Seeing the owner's signal, the gloomy caravan opened again, crossing the downtown and approaching the pass, the old steward was no longer there, Zhen Ru could only step forward and show the road guide official disc by himself, but this time the soldiers guarding the pass obviously got the order, and waved his hand to let him go without looking at it, and even confiscated the money for reviewing the goods, but Zhen Ru couldn't help but look at the rear several times, and became more and more curious and vigilant about the origin and background of Gu Huai and the three people.

In this way, they walked along the official road for a day and a night, and when the Yima Ridge completely disappeared from view, the atmosphere of the caravan was obviously much more relaxed, and some men even cried with joy, while crying out some grievances for the companions who died that night, while secretly glad that the people who died that night did not have themselves.

After being depressed, it is released, as for whether any of these men complain that they didn't come out earlier and save more lives, Gu Huai doesn't care and won't think about it, but he lights a bonfire away from the caravan, just like he lived in isolation a few days ago.

It's just that this time a shadow slowly approached the bonfire, and Zhen Ru, who was a little exhausted, sat down next to the bonfire, and was silent for a long time before speaking: "Thank you." ”

"No," Gu Huai said succinctly, "It's just business." ”

This time, the woman did not glare at Gu Huai's unsympathetic words as before, but instead hugged her knees as if she was a little chilled, and smiled bitterly: "It makes sense." ”

Gu Huai became interested: "Don't talk about the rivers and lakes?" ”

Zhen Ru shook her head and stopped talking.

"I want to ask how this matter was resolved?" Gu Huai added a piece of firewood, "It's better not to ask." ”

"Why are you looking for a caravan to accompany you?"

"Don't worry, there's nothing going on with you."

"The person who can make the captain of the guard give way will definitely not look down on a small business house," Zhen Ru pulled her hair, but she had some watery charm of a Jiangnan woman, "Identity really can't be said?" ”

"Don't come to this set, you still look better than before," Gu Huai smiled, "The woman who took the goods with a sword and went north and south really can't do this kind of thing." ”

Zhen Ru's face was slowly congested in the firelight, I don't know if it was because Gu Huai's words were too straightforward, or because he was a little embarrassed after his mind was pierced, in short, he thought about how to make Gu Huai speak... I can't go on.

She was a little deflated, and the makeup she had painted became more and more uncomfortable, so she simply reached out and wiped her face, without saying a word.

"Actually, the rivers and lakes still exist, but in the earlier years," Gu Huai shook his head, "The Warring States Qin and Han dynasties, the rangers were extremely heavy, and they were often entrusted with life and death, and they didn't agree with each other and splashed blood five steps; In addition to the clear talk of scholars in the north and south of the Wei and Jin Dynasties, there were also a lot of doormen, and the rivers and lakes at that time did exist, a sword could go to the end of the world, and there was no need to live like the people in the rivers and lakes now. It's not just talking. ”

"And then there is the Tang and Song Dynasties, have you heard the story of the Water Margin? That is also a river and lake, but it can be regarded as one of the signs that the rivers and lakes are dead," Gu Huai sighed, "The green forests of the rivers and lakes should be the green forests of the rivers and lakes, why should they be involved with the imperial court?" The so-called freedom is worthless in the face of power, not to mention the Ming Dynasty, the so-called rivers and lakes are just surviving in the cracks. ”

Zhen Ru listened attentively: "What about after that?" ”

"Later?" Gu Huai smiled, "There will be no rivers and lakes in the future." ”

"How is that possible..."

"Because the world will get smaller and smaller, people's behavior will be more and more constrained by law and discipline, and the current centralized power has already allowed people in the rivers and lakes to live with their heads in their hands, but in the future..."

Gu Huai was silent for a moment: "Cherish the last swan song of the rivers and lakes." ”

"Are the stories you are talking about ever real?"

Under the starlight, Gu Huai raised his head and looked at Zhen Ru's eyes quietly: "Although I also hope that it is true." ”

"But the story... After all, it's just a story. ”

......

"See clearly?"

"You can see clearly, the three people that kid said are all inside."

"That white-faced bearded young man, do you see what he looks like?"

At night, on the city wall of Yimaling Pass, the younger man nodded fiercely: "It's the Yan Wangfu Ma Sanbao!" ”

As soon as these words came out, the middle-aged man on the opposite side was overjoyed: "Yan Wangfu sent someone to Datong, and he still wants to enter the grassland?" We need to open a trade route to bring things in..."

He took a few steps back and forth: "There must be a problem!" ”

"How many years have it been since the first emperor removed our functions? We can only shrink in the yamen, watching the officials who have to bow their heads when they see us in the past show off their might, how can those guys in the military department say that we are coming? That's right! A dog with a tooth pulled out can't even bite a person! ”

"Last year, we didn't get into the excitement of King Zhou's incident, the people of Nanzhen Fusi did it quickly and beautifully, this time the commander sent us Beizhen Fusi to Beiping, we must not let those guys underestimate it!"

He licked his lips, his eyes full of fanaticism: "Cutting the domain... As long as we grasp the handle of King Yan and do a beautiful job of cutting the feudal domain for the emperor, our yamen will definitely be able to stand up again this time! ”

"Don't forget, we are the guards of the Son of Heaven, the most prominent yamen!"

"Jin Yiwei!"