Water Margin: Lu Bu sits on Mount Liang

Chapter 152

The second year of Zhenghe was also the first month of the second year of Tianqing. The cold air plummeted, and the water surface seemed to freeze overnight. Some bold people drank shochu and started to stand up, but found that the ice was thick and hard. It's like stepping on a brick.The waterways that used to be crossed by boats and boats now have no difficulty in driving a horse.

In such a cold winter, the weather is not so beautiful. The heavy snow like goose feathers has drifted for three days, smearing the colorful world into a piece of snow white.Looking down from a high altitude, there is no noisy color at all.

In such severe cold weather, more than a dozen riders galloped across the usual river course, and the snowflakes kicked up by the horses' hooves fluttered in the icy air. In the wind, half a snow dragon followed the galloping horse with its teeth and claws open. .

On Liangshan, several figures were standing on a high place looking at the distant figures below and gathered the necklines of their coats.

"I don't know if the brothers are going well." Lu Bu let out a breath of white air, and walked two steps forward in a black cloak, a little worried.

"Brother, don't worry." Liu Min was wrapped in thick clothes, holding a heater in his hands, and felt a little cold: "Brothers Deng Fei and Yang Lin are old Jianghu, and they are most familiar with how to deal with people in Jianghu, Xiaoqi Brother and Brother Pan Zhong also know each other, and Brother Ma Ling is brother's disciple, so it is full of sincerity to invite people with such a lineup."

"Brother Liu Min said so." Qiao Lie breathed out white air, and the gossip-patterned fur coat on his body seemed a lot bloated: "I can't let my brother do everything by himself, and the brothers below should share it."

Lu Bu was silent for a while, then nodded: "It's because I'm a little impatient, I think it's to let the brothers do more things."

Turning his head to look at the crystal-clear mountain, he let out a breath of steam, and walked back through the thick snow: "This year is not much warmer than last year. The family members of the Jeju Army have all come here?"

"Brother, don't worry, you've already picked them up." Amidst the creaking sound of walking, Liu Min watched the figure in the cloak pass by, "I've already separated him and other family members from Yunzhou to live in the same place, but the family members of the officers and soldiers are just who they are. more, cannot be completely separated."

"Arrange it like this first, and wait for me when you get benefits." Lu Bu didn't care, his grown-up figure was stretched and slender on the ground.

"What brother said is true." Qiao Lie followed Lu Bu, blocking the reflection of the snow with his hands: "It's just that the time is not good, poor people have a hard time in the winter, and the weather may take many lives. .”

"Huh?" Lu Bu turned his head, pondering for a while: "Does the cottage have winter supplies for those families and tenants?"

It is said that the rich celebrate the New Year and the poor pass the customs. The weather is true at this time. The people who invested in Liangshan are short of food and clothing. The summer is hot, so it’s okay to say that it’s a big deal to wear two clothes. Liangshan is surrounded by water, so it’s really hot. If you panic, you can escape the heat in the water for a while, but in the severe winter season, there is nowhere to hide. If there is no one to follow the Buddha, many people will freeze to death in this weather.

"My little brother discussed with Brother Deng Fei a few days ago, and a batch of firewood and rice noodles have been distributed." Liu Min thought for a while, and hugged the stove in his arms: "It seems that it may not be enough now, and the severe cold weather may not be enough at night." kills."

Lu Bu nodded, and a deep voice came: "Prepare more warm clothes. After all, they are the first batch of people who have taken refuge. If more people die, it will be bad for the Shanzhai."

"Forget it, little brother." Liu Min agreed, raising his hand to warm his cold cheeks: "I have ordered someone to prepare it, and Zhemo will be able to distribute the second batch of applications within two days."

"That's a good place." The figure in front waved his hand: "We have an advantage over the imperial court. If we don't take care of the details, how will things be done in the future?"

The two people behind looked at each other and smiled.

Stepping on the soft snow, Qiao Lie grinned: "If this group of people can survive this winter safely, and if the news is released in the beginning of spring, there will be more like-minded tenants. At that time, whether it's tax collection or military rations, I'll be fine. Can relax a bit."

"I hope so too." Lu Bu twitched his lips slightly, "I'll wait until we conquer the surrounding counties first, but have you already chosen a target?"

"Brother, don't worry, Pindao has compiled the surrounding forces into a book, and when the time comes, brother will know at a glance."

"Let Du Po and Xiao Haili get ready, and when the temperature warms up, I can send troops."

The two people in the back bowed to receive orders, the cold wind blew, the cloaks flew up, and the three of them walked slowly into the study room, called the minions to light the brazier, and served hot soup to dispel the cold.

"Things in the village have been sorted out a lot recently." Lu Bu straightened his body and looked at the Taoist: "Is there any movement in the surrounding counties?"

Liu Min also looked at Qiao Lie with great interest when he heard the words, the Taoist picked up the hand stove and put it in his arms, saying: "There are some changes."

Lu Bu raised his eyebrows: "Oh? Let's hear it."

Qiao Lie thought for a while, rubbing the stove with one hand: "I heard that a new county magistrate named Shi Wenbin came to Yuncheng County. He wanted to light a fire to quiet the place after taking office, but he gave up because there were no soldiers. idea."

"His sergeant is either eating military rations on the mountain, or working as a coolie." Liu Min was amused by the words, and looked at Lu Bu and said, "I heard that my brother said at the beginning that he would release those who refused to surrender in half a year?"

Lv Bu nodded: "That's right, there were few soldiers at that time, so I just used words to coax him to wait. Once he entered the mountain, how could he leave as soon as he wanted to?"

"It's too late for him to leave now." Qiao Lie picked up the words, with a grin on the corner of his mouth: "The poor Taoist has ordered people to bring all his family members here, and no one will dare to use him even if he is sent back."

After a pause, he picked up the hot soup and took a sip, then sighed softly: "There is also a new military superintendent from Yunzhou, what's his name... Dong Ping, it is said that he is a wonderful man, he has three teachings and nine schools, and he knows nothing. I don’t know how to pin bamboo and tune the strings, and I’m good at wielding two spears, and I’ve become a famous figure in Yunzhou.”

"Heh... I hope his pair of guns can compare with his strange skills." Lu Bu snorted, and looked at Qiao Lie with strange eyes: "Song Ting didn't respond well to us?"

Qiao Lie thought for a while, then shook his head: "Pindao has not received such news."

"Brother, don't worry." Liu Min had already warmed up at this time, and stretched out her shrunken body: "As far as I know, the officials of the imperial court always report good news and not bad news, unless we make too much noise Otherwise, in front of the official family, there will be a state of singing and dancing."

"Is it a trivial matter that the two armies are gone?" Lu Bu frowned.

Qiao Lie also sighed: "We have neither invaded the state capital, nor set aside land to be the king, so the officials in the east of Beijing are still covering up for us and whitewashing the peace."

"It's someone who overestimated him and waited." Lu Bu sat back, with a half-smile on his face.

Liu Min also said: "Da Song has always regarded killing Han as nothing. Heroes like Di Wuxiang can be killed, not to mention a group of ordinary soldiers who can be consumed at any time in his eyes. If there is no countermeasure, it is just a matter of recruiting."

"Recruitment? Hmph—" a snort came out of his nose: "Forget it, since Song Ting is like this, we can just let go of our fists."

"My brother said so."

The conversation continued, and not long after, the Taoist and the scholar left the room and each gave orders.

……

The clouds are long, the snow is white, and the sky is wild and white, and it is boundless.

In Jingyuan County, the number of vendors who shouted out their stalls in the past has also decreased a little recently. The snow-covered roads have been sprinkled with a layer of dust spontaneously by the people. It looks very ugly with white and black. Stepping on the white snow, leaving messy footprints one after another, slowly connecting the city, making people feel "dirty".

The road in Shitou Lane is much better. This is the corner of Jingyuan County. Although not all the people live in poor families, there are far fewer pedestrians passing by, and the shape of the road can still be seen.

Just before noon, a bloated man hurriedly walked over from a distance, and when he walked to a house, there was a "slap, slap" sound on the door.

"Come on, knock on the door again and it will fall."

As soon as the door opened, a thin-faced young man was revealed, about seven feet tall, with a well-proportioned figure. When he saw the person who came, he was surprised and said: "It's Brother Feng Sheng, why are you so anxious."

Feng Sheng grabbed the young man's hand: "Erlang, you are just in time, uncle was injured, follow me quickly."

The young man was taken aback, and before the two of them left, he heard a shout from inside: "What are you talking about? My father is hurt?"

Feng Sheng hurriedly looked behind, and saw a big man coming from behind. His body was nine feet long and his waist was eight girth. He looked like a young man, but he was more majestic: "Da Lang is here too. Well, when did you come back?"

This big man and that young man are brothers, his elder brother's name is Sun An, his arms are as strong as a thousand catties, he has learned martial arts well, he knows strategy, and he is called "Dragon Slayer" in the world.The younger brother is called Sun Qi, and his martial arts skills are worse than that of his elder brother. He lives at home and has never been to the rivers and lakes.

Feng Sheng, on the other hand, had a bit of courage. He once borrowed money from the Sun family to open a car dealership. He was in charge of a dozen or so people. Although the business was not rich and powerful, they lived a lot better than ordinary people.

"I came back last night." Sun An stepped forward and looked at Feng Sheng and said, "What did you say about my father?"

Feng Sheng said anxiously: "If you cannibalize and beat someone, your life is in danger."

"lead the way."

Sun An's face changed drastically, and he hurriedly urged Feng Sheng to go forward. The man didn't say anything, and immediately led the two brothers to the north of the county, where there was a street of medicine shops and medical halls. Home, golden sore medicine for muscles, bones, skin and flesh", the staff at the medical clinic in front saw Feng Sheng approaching, and didn't say a word, and quickly led the three of them to the back.

The three men didn't dare to be negligent, they followed, and after entering the backyard, before the door was opened, they saw Yilang shaking his head and sighing, opened the door and came out.

"This..." The two brothers of the Sun family looked at each other with a premonition in their hearts.

Sure enough, Feng Sheng took a step forward: "Mr. Zhao, this... old Mrs. Sun."

That Zhao Langzhong glanced at the three of them and shook his head: "Life and death are fate, my condolences."

"father!"

Sun An and Sun Qi yelled and hurried into the room, Feng Sheng sighed and did not follow, and Langzhong Zhao bowed his hands and left first.Feng Sheng waited for the crying in the house to subside for a while and entered the house. He comforted the Sun family brothers and helped them buy a coffin together. Stacks, gold and silver ingots, picking ropes and other things, it was already midnight when everything was over.

The moonlight was covered by dark clouds, and under the dark night sky, a coffin was parked in front of the Sun Family Hall. Two arm-thick white candles were lit with mournful light, and the flickering candles illuminated the faces of the three people sitting opposite each other.

The Sun family brothers prepared some cooked food, and boiled Shao and Huang Erjiu. They lit candles and laid out wine and food in front of the coffin. .

"What happened today?" Sun An's face was gloomy. Earlier, he was only concerned with arranging funeral affairs, but he didn't have time to ask. Now he had time to sit down and ask.

Feng Sheng also gave a wry smile: "I haven't seen the specific situation. I only heard people say that the old man and Yu Kui are a bit dirty during the day. I heard that it was a poor woman surnamed Yu who persecuted a poor woman. The old man couldn't see it and helped her out, and was ordered by him. There was a beating."

"Yu Kui?" Sun An tilted his head, raised his hand to hold the wine bowl: "Who?"

"I don't know that Da Lang hasn't been at home for a long time, but he is the nephew of Yu Fan, the training envoy of this state." Feng Sheng looked up at Sun An, who had swallowed the shochu, and said, "This man is relying on his uncle's power to do such nasty things. It's just that this person is also smart. He never provokes those who are older than Yu Fanguan, and he doesn't provoke those who are rich and powerful. He only attacks those poor women and poor people who sing songs. Didn't really care about him."

"Then he dares to provoke my family!" Sun An's eyes were red, and he exerted force in his hands, and the wine bowl was crushed into pieces with a "click".

The corners of Feng Sheng and Sun Qi's eyes twitched, Sun Qi didn't dare to say anything, but Feng Sheng scratched his head: "Da Lang's reputation in the Jianghu is an extravagance, only a few people know about the relationship between Grandpa and Ye?"

After hearing this for a while, Sun An picked up the wine jar and poured it into his mouth. The silver-like wine flowed down his chin, spilled all over his clothes, soaked his clothes, and put the wine jar on the table for a while. There was a loud "bang", and the trembling dish jumped an inch high: "If you don't avenge this revenge, I don't need to be called Dragon Slayer anymore."

The firelight on the white candle flickered twice, and sparks exploded.

……

As the night faded away, in the forest at the junction of Hebei and Shandong, several figures were staring at the cavalry resting below in the forest at the foot of the mountain. They silently lit torches and walking figures waved their hands for a while, and someone bowed and quickly walked away. The forest disappeared, and after descending the mountain, he rode a horse and headed for the distance. A few miles away, a group of men in dirty leather jackets with knives and guns were watching him coming.

"Brother, the fat sheep are asleep, and only a dozen or so people are patrolling."

"Mother-in-law, after finally falling asleep, you still want to leave Hebei with more than a hundred horses? What a wishful thinking." The sharp double-edged knife mounted the horse: "Little ones, let's teach these fat sheep a lesson, camping at night will lose their heads!"

"Oh!"

With low roars, hundreds of big men got on their horses, lit torches, and headed off into the distance.

(End of this chapter)