Detective Di Renjie's legend of Wu Dynasty

Chapter 610
Forty miles east of Crouching Tiger Town, on the bank of Hongze Lake, a large barge without any sign is docked.

At this time, the sun was setting and the sky was gradually darkening.

The mast of the big barge raised wind lanterns, and the cabin was also lit with lights.

A fast boat sailed out of the lakeside port and headed straight for the big barge.

Peng Chun, the supervisor of Beigou Dacang, wandered anxiously in the cabin, raising his head to look out from time to time.

A man in black came in with tea.

Peng Chun said, "The people from Crouching Tiger Village haven't come yet?"

The man in black shook his head.

Peng Chun said strangely: "It shouldn't be, the messenger has been away for several hours, it's time to come back. Nothing will happen, right?"

The man in black said: "Brother Peng, don't worry, the person who delivered the letter is someone from Crouching Tiger Village. They are familiar with the door and the way, and nothing will happen."

Peng Chun took a deep breath and nodded.

At this moment, there was a rush of footsteps outside the door, and a man who looked like Zhuang Ding ran in: "Brother Peng, Ge Biao, the chief manager of Crouching Tiger Village, is now outside the door."

Peng Chun was overjoyed, and quickly said: "Quick, invite him in."

Zhuang Ding turned around and ran out. After a while, Ge Biao walked in quickly.

Peng Chun hurriedly greeted him and cupped his hands, "Is this Director Ge?"

Ge Biao hurriedly returned the gift, "Exactly."

Peng Chun said: "Brother is Peng Chun, the supervisor of Beigou Dacang. Under the order of Brother Lin Yang, he escorted the last batch of official salt in stock here. Please check with Director Ge."

Ge Biao said: "Brother Peng, don't rush to check it out. Master Ge asked my younger brother to bring you a message. Recently, there are often government spies near Crouching Tiger Village. Therefore, large barges should not rush into the village. Otherwise, if the news leaks, the consequences will be disastrous. .”

Peng Chun was taken aback: "A spy from the government?"

Ge Biao said, "Exactly."

Peng Chun said, "What can I do?"

Ge Biao said: "The owner of the villa ordered that the big boat be parked in a safe place first, Brother Peng may have to work hard, wait for a few days, and then escort the boat into the village after the wind blows."

Peng Chun said in embarrassment: "This... Before leaving, brother Lin Yang repeatedly told him to return the salt immediately, and he is still waiting for the return."

Ge Biao said: "It happened suddenly, and there is nothing we can do. Brother Peng can only feel wronged." Then, he took out a large ingot of silver from his bosom and said, "These 50 taels of silver are a little idea of ​​the owner of Ge Zhuang, please brother Laughing."

Peng Chun hurriedly declined and said, "Hey, how did this happen."

Ge Biao said with a smile: "A few liang of silver is not a respect, brother, don't refuse."

Peng Chun reached out to take the money, put it into his bosom and said, "The younger brother is ashamed to receive it. Anyway, since it is inconvenient in the village, the younger brother will wait for a few more days."

Ge Biao cupped his hands and said: "Brother Peng is really a straightforward person, my little brother has been thanked by the master."

Peng Chun said with a smile: "Hey, they are all from my own family. Manager Ge is too polite. Just now you said that you want to send the boat to a safe place. I don't know where it is?"

Ge Biao said: "It's in Feiyunpu, which is less than ten miles away. The port is surrounded by branches and reeds are overgrown. It's very secluded. Please don't worry, brother, all the supplies and drinking water will be delivered tomorrow."

Peng Chun said: "My younger brother is not familiar with the terrain here, so please trouble Manager Ge to lead the way."

Ge Biao said: "There's no need to worry about what's in our job. Let's set sail now."

……

Although it was night, the Crouching Tiger Manor was brightly lit everywhere.

There were bursts of shouting and shouting in Crouching Tiger Hall.

Deng Tong's eyes were red, and he was sitting alone at the table drinking mulled wine.

Ge Tianba walked in: "Sixth Brother."

Deng Tong raised his head, stood up and said, "Brother."

Ge Tianba said: "Why don't you go to the Crouching Tiger Hall to have a drink with all the brothers?"

Deng Tong sniffed and said, "My little brother has no face."

Ge Tianba sat down and said, "You are quite old, but you act like a child! Shui Sheng and Shuimu are just newcomers, how can they compare with the relationship between you and my brothers for many years?

My heart, of course, is toward you.But you can't get me down in front of so many people, how should I deal with it? "

Deng Tong said ashamedly: "Brother, I was wrong, and my younger brother will never dare again."

Ge Tianba said: "Our brotherhood is like brotherhood, and no one can replace that, but you can't always act on your own will, a man should act like a city."

As soon as Deng Tong heard this, he raised his head and said, "Brother, I have something that I want to ask you."

Ge Tianba had already guessed what he was going to ask, and said, "Tell me."

Deng Tong said: "Half a year ago, you promised to betroth Xiaoqing to me. Is this still counting...?"

Ge Tianba looked at Deng Tongdao in embarrassment: "You know Qing'er's temper. It was because she refused to agree to this marriage that she ran out secretly."

Deng Tong said anxiously: "Brother, since ancient times, marriages have been ordered by parents and the words of the matchmaker. Can't you just say a word?"

Ge Tianba sighed and said: "Xiaoqing's mother died early, and I have been walking in the rivers and lakes all year round. When she was young, something like that happened again. She owed Qing'er a lot since she was a child, and she felt very guilty. Therefore, in the In this matter of marriage, I don't want to go against her wishes too much."

Deng Tong said aggrievedly: "But elder brother, you know, my younger brother loves Xiaoqing from the bottom of my heart. I, I..."

Ge Tianba nodded and said, "I know. I know."

He observed Deng Tong's face, and suddenly sighed, "Oh, outside Crouching Tiger Hall today, I found that Qing'er seems to be very affectionate to the new Shui Sheng, ah..."

As he spoke, his eyes flicked to Deng Tong.

I saw Deng Tong's face flushed red, and the sound of panting suddenly became heavy.

Ge Tianba smiled, and continued: "There is a deep relationship between you and me, and I am naturally toward you. I'm afraid that if Qing'er is moved, then..."

Deng Tong stepped forward and said, "Brother, what can you do to save my brother!"

Ge Tianba smiled: "Sixth brother, sit down first."

Deng Tong sat on a chair and looked at Ge Tianba eagerly.

Ge Tianba said: "Actually, I don't really trust Shui Sheng and Shuimu either. You know, the business of our Crouching Tiger Village is getting bigger and bigger, and more and more people outside want us to die.

I always have a feeling, could this Shuisheng and Mizuki be undercover agents who pretended to have amnesia, deceived Qing'er, and waited for an opportunity to sneak into my Crouching Tiger Manor? "

Deng Tong stood up suddenly, and said with a happy face: "Brother is right at all, they must be undercover agents. Otherwise, with Shui Sheng's superb martial arts, how could he be thrown into the canal, and how could he treat the younger brother?" Qing is so bowed to his ears!"

Ge Tianba nodded: "Yes, that's exactly my suspicion."

Deng Tong stepped forward and said, "Brother, kill him!"

Ge Tianba frowned, and said, "Look at you, here we go again. The matter hasn't been clarified yet, so how can you kill him casually? Besides, how do you explain to Qing'er if you killed him without evidence?"

Deng Tong said anxiously: "Then what do you say?"

Ge Tianba sighed, looked out of the window and said, "If there is a trustworthy and capable brother to watch him for me, as long as we find any clues, we will immediately get rid of the evil. At that time, the evidence will be convincing , I am easy to explain to Qing'er."

Deng Tong grabbed Ge Tianba's hand and said, "Brother, I'll go!"

Ge Tianba shook his head and said, "Surveillance works day and night, but it's a hard job. You are the head of the village, how can I let you do such things."

Deng Tong said anxiously: "Brother, we are blood brothers. I would go through fire and water for you, let alone such a trivial matter."

Ge Tianba looked at him and said, "Are you really going?"

Deng Tong said, "Leave this to me!"

Ge Tianba nodded and said: "But there is one thing, you can only observe secretly, you must not startle the snake, let alone act recklessly!"

Deng Tong cupped his hands and said, "Brother, don't worry!"

(End of this chapter)