One hundred and forty-four, Ouyang Rong: Some people are alive but dead
Just on Butterfly Creek, a certain Xie girl caught up with the big boat and boarded the boat.
At the foot of Dagu Mountain in the east, Ouyang Rong, who had a flash of inspiration, had already buried his head in the pine forest to the north.
Ouyang Rong didn't know if a certain method flashed in his mind could let him rush to Di Gongzha in advance to stop Liu Ziwen's conspiracy, or catch up with the "fairy" who pretended to be him in time.
But for now, he can only give it a go.
In fact, Ouyang Rong felt that it didn't matter who the so-called "fairy" pretending to be him was.
What is fake is fake after all, and it can't see the sun, what really worries Ouyang Rong is the conspiracy of the ribbon-cutting ceremony planned by Liu Ziwen behind it.
The three strategies he launched when he just came down the mountain were real murderous and punishable.
Because this can make the fake become real, and completely nail him to the coffin board, even if Ouyang Rong is alive and well now, and he is not dead.
But if he arrived at Di Gongzha one step late, a big mistake would be made, and Liu Ziwen's conspiracy would succeed.
Even if Ouyang Rong appeared at the scene later, it would be difficult for him to end it in the face of countless criminal witnesses and the Liu family's troubles.
Just as Ouyang Rong was panting and running all the way to the pine forest.
What he didn't know was.
Soon after he left, a group of even more rushing figures appeared at the foot of Dagu Mountain.
At the head was a blue-clothed catcher, who was anxious and led a team of catchers up the mountain.
It seems that it is also urgent.
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Yue Nu Gorge, Di Gong Gate.
From the morning sun just fell on the newly repaired embankment.
The camps on the river beach near the Di Gong Gate became lively one after another.
Township sages, wealthy merchants, scholars with meritorious reputations, some officials in Longcheng County and surrounding counties, etc., etc.
From all directions, they rushed to the Digong Gate to participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
It is like a cold furnace, filled with charcoal fire by shovel, from a small flame to a hot furnace.
The atmosphere of the scene gradually became hot.
Di Gong Gate is located in the critical position of Yun Mengze upstream, and every time Yun Mengze rises, it will bear the brunt.
The completion of this gate is beneficial to the entire Jiangzhou, not only Longcheng, but also Xingzi, Jishui, Hukou and other counties.
Therefore, the Longcheng County Ya and the Liu family, who jointly repaired the gates, not only invited people from their own county, but also gentry groups with heads and faces in other counties were also sent to invite them.
Now, these guests are here today to participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
In addition, of course, there are also the craftsmen who repair the gate and the people of Longcheng who are jubilant and watching.
The cost of eating and drinking at today's ribbon-cutting ceremony was borne by the Longcheng County Ya and the Liu family, which can be regarded as having fun with the people.
Before noon, nearly 1,000 people gathered on the river beach camp next to the Digong Gate.
Of course, today's most heavyweight guests are the two Shangguan from Jiangzhou.
The superintendent Lord Shen and the new Lord of Jiangzhou Thorn History.
Naturally, many guests have long known about this.
It was almost noon now, and Ouyang County Ling, who had gone to pick up the two Jiangzhou officials, had not yet arrived.
But among the many guests and artisans waiting in the camp, not many of them expressed complaints.
Arriving late is Shangguan's patent.
Ouyang Rong was not there, and this morning it was Diao County Cheng who presided over the ribbon-cutting ceremony to entertain the guests.
Under the enthusiastic chairmanship of Diao Xiancheng, the atmosphere in the camp was happy at this time.
On the beach of the camp, a high platform decorated with ribbon wreaths is erected.
This is the high platform built by the temple wishes of the Dragon King Temple when they held the gate washing ceremony, and now it is just being renovated and used for the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Under the high stage, there are wine tables that are regularly arranged, and the tables are almost full of people at the moment.
Diao Xiancheng stood on the high platform, looking down, crowded with people, and noisy discussions.
However, he is exquisite, long-sleeved and good at dancing, and in the face of the gazes cast below, he is quite adaptable, and he looks like a fish in water.
However, today, Diao Xiancheng is not completely free to play.
At a certain moment, the old county gentleman quietly touched a place in his arms, and there was a piece of jute paper folded into a square inside.
It was in the morning that the wooden man named Liu Ashan under the Ming Mansion handed it to him.
There are some arrangements for the ribbon-cutting ceremony made by the Ming government.
Although Diao Xiancheng felt a little strange about some of the procedures arranged by the Ming Mansion after reading them, he adhered to the principle of asking less and doing more, but he didn't talk too much, and just followed the instructions of the chief......
Thinking of this, Diao Xiancheng took a sweat handkerchief from his subordinates and wiped the sweat under the black gauze hat.
He looked up at the sky, turned back to the audience and clapped his hands and smiled:
"Everyone, don't be impatient, wait a while, according to the process, if there is no delay on the road, the Ming Mansion and the two Shangguan should be coming soon.
"Lord Shen and Lord Wang served themselves fairly, and they didn't eat lunch all the way.
"As soon as the people arrived, we immediately held a luncheon, for the two officials to pick up the wind and wash the dust, the ribbon-cutting ceremony in the afternoon, we first ate to the full, but we can't be hungry to the monarchs, and when we go back, we will say that we are stingy in Longcheng County.
"Hahaha, today's junior official specially invited the chef of Yuanminglou in the county, friends from other counties, you have to taste the characteristics of our Longcheng County......"
The old community Niu Diao County Cheng talked endlessly on the stage.
Many of the people in the audience listened attentively and laughed.
However, there are also people who don't give much face.
"A stack of nonsense."
In front of a table on the left side of the first row near the high platform, Liu Zilin pursed his lips, too lazy to listen.
Frowning and turning his head, he said a little worriedly:
"Big brother, second brother, why haven't people come yet, the Jade Fairy shouldn't have a problem, that swordsman named Ajie is unreliable, I always feel a little uneasy."
Compared with the three young men of the Liu family, Liu Ziwen and Liu Zi'an, who were sitting at the same table, seemed much calmer.
Liu Zi'an turned his head and silently watched Diao Xiancheng speak on the stage, but did not answer.
Liu Ziwen sat in the sun and closed his eyes, closed his eyes to recuperate, and said in his mouth:
"You have to change your urgency, you are frizzy like a monkey when you encounter something, and all emotions are written on your face, how can you do big things in the future?"
Liu Zilin said nonchalantly: "There is the eldest brother and the second brother here, just follow you, you don't need me to use my brain." ”
Liu Ziwen shook his head slightly, as if he had nothing to say.
At this moment, a large boat was slowly moored at the ferry port in the distance outside the camp, and a group of people appeared as soon as it walked down.
Obviously, it was still far away, so a scribe trotted to the high platform of the camp and said to Diao County:
"Lord Diao, the Ming Mansion is here with Lord Shen and Lord Wang, and the journey is smooth."
Diao Xiancheng's eyes lit up, and the guests who listened with their ears in the audience also became restless.
Liu Ziwen slowly opened his eyes.
"Come with me, everybody."
Diao Xiancheng led the guests to greet Ouyang Rong and others.
Liu Ziwen also stood up with his two younger brothers and followed silently.
I saw that Diao Xiancheng in front led everyone at the gate of the camp, and gathered with Ouyang County Commander, Lord Shen, and Lord Wang.
The three Liu Ziwen brothers stood quietly at the back of the crowd and didn't look up.
Silently listened to the introductions and greetings of the two groups of people in front of him.
The topic is naturally those official tones and official horses.
fell into the ears of Liu Ziwen and others, naturally they felt bored, they deliberately fell in the back row, but they didn't have to laugh with the people in the front row.
The eyes of the three Liu Ziwen brothers all fell silently on the Ouyang County Commander in the center of the crowd, who was dressed in a shallow water green official uniform.
It was still their familiar faces and calm complexions.
It's just that the face that they asked for in the past fell in the eyes of Liu Ziwen and the three of them today, but it has some special senses.
I saw that today's Ouyang County Commander seemed to be quieter than usual, and his eyes occasionally swept over the surrounding crowd, and he didn't know what he was thinking.
Moreover, he didn't join the ranks of Lord Diao's sycophants against Jiangzhou Shangguan.
Liu Ziwen and Liu Zi'an glanced at each other, and then turned their eyes to look.
At this moment, Liu Ziwen and the three of them saw that Ouyang County Commander in the center of the crowd turned his head and glanced in their direction.
And then...... Ouyang County Ling raised his hand and touched his face and chin, he silently turned his gaze away and moved away from Liu Ziwen and the others.
This scene of Ouyang County's action did not attract the attention of others.
However, Liu Ziwen, Liu Zi'an, and Liu Zilin all suddenly loosened their bodies when they saw it.
The three brothers exchanged glances with each other, and their eyes unconsciously appeared relaxed and happy.
This is a familiar set of chin-holding movements.
There is no doubt that it was disguised by the Jade Maiden.
Even Liu Ziwen, who has kept his face calm throughout the whole process since just now, seems to be very patient, and his heart is inevitably relieved at the moment.
The clenched fist under the sleeve loosened at some point, quietly grabbed the cuff fabric, and wiped the sweat of his hands.
It's no wonder that he behaved like this.
After all, these days, as proud as Liu Ziwen, I have to admit that Ouyang Lianghan is indeed a very qualified and even excellent opponent.
The oppressive force given to him and the Liu family before was too great, and it was simply an inch, pressing step by step.
Otherwise, Liu Ziwen would not have worked hard to come up with today's poisonous plan.
At present, the three brothers of the Liu family have finally confirmed that the person who came is Ouyang Lianghan after stealing the beam and changing the pillar.
Therefore, the Jade Maiden and the Ajie Swordsman seem to have succeeded in the killing game of Dagu Mountain.
The real Ouyang Lianghan should have been beheaded right now.
Compared with Liu Zilin, who couldn't suppress the corners of his mouth, Liu Ziwen's expression was a little complicated.
The young head of the Liu family, with some relief in his eyes, and some regret and sighing, seemed to have a little pity for this excellent whetstone that had been offline.
However, if Ouyang Rong was present, it is estimated that eighty percent of them would laugh at "crocodile tears" after seeing it.
It seems that this is indeed the case, Liu Ziwen quickly restrained his emotions, and his face became a little tasteless.
Liu Zilin's face was overjoyed, and he reached out to pull his eldest brother's sleeve, but when he turned his head and saw the eldest brother's complexion, he suddenly laughed a little.
Liu Zilin, who knows the eldest brother, knows.
The eldest brother who has completed the layout should not have much interest in what is about to happen as planned, or rather, he feels that there is no challenge.
Liu Zilin couldn't help but admire his eldest brother.
Compared with the second brother who often spoke coldly to him, the eldest brother Liu Ziwen was the closest person to him, and he was always willing to teach him patiently......
At the moment, the sudden joy and relaxation of the three Liu brothers did not attract much attention.
From Ouyang County's secret expression of identity in the center of the crowd to their restrained expressions, the whole process took only a few breaths.
Ahead, Diao County's greeting work is still continuing.
Immediately, Diao Xiancheng, who presided over today's ribbon-cutting ceremony, made a luncheon arrangement.
A group of guests, including Liu Ziwen, returned to their seats under the high platform to eat.
The host's Ouyang County Commander took Lord Shen, Lord Wang, and other officials from the next county to eat in the luxury tent in the camp to catch the wind and wash the dust.
The two parties are separated from each other, and Diao Xiancheng's arrangement is not surprising at the moment, after all, the government and the people are different.
At the end of the luncheon, Lord Shen, Lord Wang and others can come out, and it would be good to give the guests a chance to toast.
The three Liu Ziwen brothers were about to return to their seats, but at this moment, they noticed that the sight of the "Ouyang County Order" in front of the crowd was quietly cast.
Liu Ziwen looked at him silently and glanced at him.
I saw Ouyang County's eyes deflect slightly, and he gestured to Liu Ziwen for a woman who was quietly following in his entourage.
There were a lot of people at the gate of the camp just now, crowded together, and Liu Ziwen and the others paid attention to the fake Ouyang Rong, but they didn't see it too clearly.
Right now, they suddenly saw Xie Lingjiang behind Ouyang Rong, who was disguised as a jade fairy.
She didn't leave an inch, and followed Ouyang Rong closely into the big tent in the distance, picking up the wind and washing the dust for the officials.
Liu Ziwen frowned slightly, but his footsteps still followed the crowd back to the original table under the high platform.
There are people serving food, and the luncheon officially begins.
Liu Ziwen, Liu Zi'an, and Liu Zilin did not have the slightest tendency to move chopsticks to pick up vegetables, and the three of them sat in their positions, their faces a little cold.
Liu Zi'an frowned and took the lead in speaking:
"What should I do, big brother, why did this Xie Lingjiang come over, and he was still following the jade fairy, when the ribbon was cut later, wouldn't there be some risks for the fairy to do it."
Liu Ziwen was silent.
Liu Zilin was also speechless:
"What is the matter with this jade fairy, not to mention letting her get rid of the surname Xie with the Chang'an swordsman, why don't you find a reason to dump people, doesn't this person surnamed Xie listen to Ouyang Lianghan's words very much?
"Why did she bring it here, is it really a child's play for our plan, clean up some moths."
Liu Ziwen frowned slightly and interrupted:
"Okay, it's useless to complain about these now, the Jade Fairy has already asked us for help, think about what to do...... If there was a way, she wouldn't have brought this tricky Xie girl over, and asked us for help. ”
The three of them each looked thoughtful.
At the table, the air fell silent for a moment.
It's just that at this moment, what the three brothers of the Liu family, who were gathering together to brainstorm, didn't see that at the gate of the camp not far away, a dusty figure slowly appeared.
I saw that this tired and panting figure with his hands on his knees rushed into the river beach camp without stopping, skillfully passing through the tents one by one, but when he passed by the lively open-air luncheon under the high platform, he seemed to see something, and the footsteps of this figure paused......
On the other side, at the table under the high stage.
Liu Ziwen pondered for a moment: "I have to find an opportunity to give that thing to the fairy." ”
Liu Zi'an reacted and whispered, "Big brother is ...... Winged birds? ”
Liu Ziwen glanced at him, and before he could bow his head, his expression was stunned, and his eyes were cast straight ahead with some surprise.
"What's wrong?" Liu Zi'an and Liu Zilin followed the eldest brother's gaze and turned their heads curiously.
They were also stunned...... I saw that at this time, the young county magistrate who was supposed to be on the side of the tent to pick up the wind and wash the dust for Shangguan was slowly walking towards their table.
The young county commander, dressed in a shallow water green official uniform, met the eyes of the three brothers, walked to the table, and sat down unceremoniously opposite them, his eyes seemed to be looking at them.
The three brothers of Liu Ziwen reacted, first glanced at each other, and then looked around a little nervously.
Finding that not too many people were paying attention to this, Liu Ziwen turned his head and immediately lowered his voice and said, "Why are you here, aren't you accompanying Shangguan, why are you running around?" ”
Ouyang Rong was silent, looked sideways at their expressions, and suddenly nodded, "Hmm".
He picked up his chopsticks and ate the vegetables, and drank from his glass, as if he was hungry and thirsty.
Seeing this, Liu Ziwen shook his head and frowned again: "But it's just right to sneak out...... Wait, what about Xie Lingjiang, why didn't you come with you and get rid of it temporarily? ”
The young county commander who was holding the vegetables at the table paused for a moment, and then continued to pick up the vegetables and put them in his mouth, he chewed calmly and nodded slightly.
(End of chapter)