The Bandit’s Strategy

[Chapter 57-Master Wen is very weak] This matter is left to Mu Jiazhuang

At the other end, Zhao Yue and Lu Zhui also successfully reached the mountain pass of Hutougang. The two previously ran into a headless corpse on the way there. Looking closely, it was the wild puppet who injured Wen Liunian that day, although it had been decapitated. His arms were still moving on the ground at a very slow speed, his feet were thick with bones, and his clothes had already turned into gray and black rags.

Lu Chai said, "No wonder it is called Hundred Foot Gu, it is dead but not stiff."

"Fortunately, I'm still in the mountains. If the people see it, what rumors will be raised in Chengzhi." Zhao Yue drew his knife with his backhand, cutting his heart.

The wild puppet shook the spot twice, and then fell to the ground with bursts of *aura.

"I won't get up again?" Lu asked.

"No." Zhao Yue said, "I don't know if I will encounter other wild puppets again, be careful."

Lu Chai nodded and moved on with him.

Different from the previous two episodes, there are a lot more guards at the entrance this time. At first glance, there are 20 people. The torches are shining, and the surrounding area is very bright. Not to mention people, even the birds will not fly in. .

"Did something happen?" Zhao Yue frowned slightly, how could he defend so much tightly.

"It's not like something happened, it's like waiting for someone." Lu chased.

Zhao Yue took a closer look, and he saw that there was a man who was leading the road looking at the other side of the mountain road, as if he was waiting for someone.

"There are other gangs in the vast mountains that have not been wiped out?" Zhao Yue said.

Lu Chai joked, "Do we count?"

Zhao Yue:...

"Here." Lu Chai raised his chin.

A burly man appeared at the intersection. He was walking fast. Obviously he had a kung fu foundation. When he got closer, although his face was blocked by a black scarf, he could still be vaguely distinguished. This man was the second of Mu Jiazhuang. The owner Mu Wanxiong.

Zhao Yue clenched his fists.

Lu Chai patted him on the shoulder, and continued to stare at the movement of his head.

"The distinguished guest is here." The man at the head was very respectful.

"Who are you?" Mu Wanxiong is very vigilant.

"It's from the Tiger Head Gang." The man said, "I am here to welcome the distinguished guests at the order of my family's helper."

Mu Wanxiong snorted coldly, "Why didn't he come out in person?"

The man did not answer his question, but said, "It's better not to let the helper hear this sentence."

Although Mu Wanxiong didn't respond much when he heard the words, he inevitably dismissed him in his heart, hiding in the barren hills of the remote countryside, and really regarded himself as a big man.

The man took Mu Wanxiong into the mountain, and his back disappeared in the fog. It took about half a cup of tea before the guard disciples dispersed. When Zhao Yue and Lu Chai entered the mountain, they were all around. Silence resumed, not to mention Mu Wanxiong, not even a shadow.

"It's pitch black everywhere, I'm afraid it's hard to find." Lu Zhui said, "If, as Zuo Hufa said that day, the bereavement birds are kept underground, there is probably a large dark room."

"The more you talk, the more evil you are." Zhao Yue shook his head, "But at least I can be sure that Mujiazhuang does have an intersection with Hutougang. No matter when it starts, at least wild puppets and charred corpses can find the victim, the snake No one is wronged by a nest of rats."

"The mourning bird likes to be cold and humid. The wettest place here should be the northern one." Lu Zhui said, "Let's go and take a look."

The waterway in the vast city is not well-developed, and there are relatively more streams in the mountains, but it is far from being comparable to Yumi Jiangnan. Even the Tiger Head Gang, which occupies a large area, has only one river to the north in the entire stockade. It is not only muddy but also bitter. Few people usually drink it. Therefore, the two banks are covered with moss and the water plants can grow as tall as a person.

No one was around, Zhao Yue stood on a high place and looked down. He saw a large piece of water weeds being trampled down, and a piece of moss on the boulder by the river was cleared.

The two jumped down together, and Lu Zhui pulled out a plant of aquatic plants, inspected it, and said, "It looks like it was cut off a few days ago, and it's still fresh."

"There are also two buckets tied to the boulder, which should be used to fetch water." Zhao Yue said, "but the river water is so dirty that cooking and washing are not good, but it's okay to feed the animals."

Lu Zhui guessed, "Report to the bird of death?"

Zhao Yue nodded, "And eight out of ten, it's still a bereavement bird after Zhonggu." Only then can he drink such turbid river water.

"According to your and my years of experience in the mountains, Hutougang is located in a low-lying area, and it should be easy to drill a well." Lu Zhui said, "Obviously there is no shortage of water, but coming here to fetch water can only show that it is greedy for convenience."

"Let's go and take a look nearby." Zhao Yue said, "Maybe you can really find a bird of death."

Lu Chai nodded and returned to Hutougang with him. It's just that the two of them searched a big circle, and they didn't find any abnormalities. As for Mu Wanxiong and the previous man, they also disappeared.

Zhao Yue was a little irritable in his heart. He spied three times in a row, but he could only go around by himself when he returned, sounding really aggrieved.

Lu Zhui comforted, "The adults will not blame the boss."

Zhao Yue's expression became stiff when he heard the words, as if he had been knocked out of his mind, he turned his head and looked at Lu Chai.

The head of Lu Er is extremely calm, "Let's go ahead and take a look. We must change the subject, and we must not fight here.

Zhao Yue has a mixed mood.

This feeling that everyone seems to understand is really...bad.

Lu Zhui said, "Master."

Zhao Yue wanted to pinch his mouth very much, how could anyone talk so much when spying?

Lu Chai said, "There is an amazing discovery."

"Huh?" Zhao Yue stepped forward.

"There are flax seeds in this room." Lu Chai stepped aside and let him look in from the window.

"What about Hu Mazi?" Zhao Yue puzzled.

Lu Zhui said, "It's the most common bird food."

Zhao Yue looked inside again, and saw that besides the ones scattered on the ground, there were dozens of big sacks piled in the corner of the wall, and they should contain the same thing.

Lu Zhui said, "There is water and flax seeds, it really seems to be feeding the mourning bird."

Zhao Yue took out a copper wire from his arms and pried open the door of the house three or two times.

Lu Chai followed up with a frown, "What are you going to do?"

Zhao Yue took out two bottles of powder from his arms, opened them and sprinkled them into the flax seeds.

Lu Zhui became more puzzled.

"Let's go." Zhao Yue turned to go out and locked again.

Lu Zhui said, "Poison?"

Zhao Yue shook his head, "No."

"What's that?" Lu Zhui asked again.

Zhao Yuedao, "The medicine that boosts happiness."

Lu Zhui:...

Lu Zhui:...

Lu Zhui:...

Zhao Yue disgusted, "Do you see a ghost with this expression?"

Lu Zhui asked, "Why does the master carry spring medicine with him?" It doesn't matter that he is so proficient in twisting the door and picking the lock, he still carries this kind of thing with him! If it was known by Master Wen, it would be fine.

Zhao Yue stared at him, "It's a thriving medicine, not an aphrodisiac!"

Why are you so hypocritical after all this, Lu asked, "What is it to help?"

Zhao Yue was silent.

Naturally it is that kind of thing.

"Well, even if it is not an aphrodisiac | medicine," Lu Chai took the initiative to take a step back, "Why does the boss carry the medicine with him?" It is also very unreasonable!

Master Zhao continued to remain silent.

Because it was given to him by the dark guard.

Yesterday, I was wiping the knife in the yard, and suddenly I was stuffed with two bottles of this stuff, and he said something like "As long as we are in love with each other, whether it is a fairy or a fairy, you can use it. My son can testify." Then it disappeared instantly, and there was no room for rejection.

After the people left, Zhao Yue looked at the two small red bottles on the table, and finally took them back into the house by ghosts and gods. He didn't expect to come in handy tonight.

"What will happen if you give the bereavement bird a medicine for fun?" Seeing that he still didn't answer, Lu Zhui had to change to the third question.

Zhao Yue finally spoke this time, "I don't know."

Lu Zhui:...

have no idea?

"Either it's useless, or add some trouble to the tiger head gang, we will not suffer anyway." Zhao Yue said.

Lu Chai hurriedly praised, "The master is really wise." After asking two questions that shouldn't be asked, he didn't know if he would be beaten when he returned.

"Let's go, the sky is about to dawn." Zhao Yue said, "It will be dangerous to stay any longer."

"What about Mu Wanxiong?" Lu asked.

"Since I can't find it, then I won't look for it." Zhao Yue said, "If you can run, the monk can't run to the temple. There is no need to take personal risks."

Lu Zhui was a little surprised. When the two were in Chaomuya earlier, they also heard Zhao Yue talk about some things that happened in the southwest, and the hatred of killing his father was not shared. Together with the other old grievances, he always felt that he was extremely hostile to Mujiazhuang. This time Mu Wanxiong appeared alone in the mountain. If he ambushed in the middle, there is actually no possibility of the other party's escape, but he didn't expect that he even mentioned it.

He promised that the government would wait until the suppression of the bandits was over, so that he would really give up such a great opportunity for nothing, and it really was...

The head of Lu Er remembered those fascinating little notebooks again.

Sure enough, he is an official, and he is extremely forward-looking.

The two went all the way out of Cangmang Mountain. After noon when they returned to Shang Mansion, Huatang was sitting in the courtyard to incense the Red Wolf-spent a long time in the mass grave last night, although there was nothing on her body. , But I still can wash and rinse four or five times. This time I was lying on a special soft cushion, shaking my tentacles happily.

"How about your lord?" Zhao Yue asked.

"Still taking a nap in the house." Huatang said, "It is said that he did not sleep all night last night."

The dark guard was basking on the roof, and by the way, he glanced at Zhao Da's house with very profound eyes.

I haven't slept all night...

Zhao Yue wanted to go in and have a look, but felt a little embarrassed. After all, in front of so many people, he asked, "How is your progress there?"

"The Gu worms in the mass graves have been almost cleaned up, and the remaining ones that have not crawled out will probably be scared to death by the Gu King." Huatang said, "The wild puppet should not be a disaster, and the red wolf can eat it. Very happy."

Zhao Yue tapped it with his finger.

The red wolf twisted hard, and continued to sleep with his belly upside down.

The most satisfying meal in the life of insects!

"Where is the big boss?" Huatang asked.

Lu Zhui said suddenly, "Is your lord coughing just now?"

"Yes?" Huatang didn't react for a while, "I didn't pay attention."

Lu Zhui was sure, "Yes." Then he turned his head, "Go and take a look at the master."

Huatang:...

Zhao Yue was expressionless, "Why do you want me to go?"

Because you clearly want to go! After Zuo Hufa's speech, you will also look at the door of the bedroom five or six times! The head of Lu Er continued to calmly said, "Because I am lazy and don't want to move." He was very informed and interesting.

Zhao Yue got up and entered the house.

The guard applauded silently on the roof.

Good job second master!

On the day of marriage in the future, everyone must drink a glass of matchmaker wine happily.

As he hadn't slept much all night, Wen Liunian slept soundly this time, her black hair was a little messy with her quilt wrapped tightly.

Zhao Yue sat on the edge of the bed and straightened out his hair.

Wen Liunian opened his eyes in a daze.

"Wake up?" Zhao Yue asked.

"Yeah." Wen Liunian stretched out with one hand, and then sat up, "When did you come back?"

"Half an hour ago." Zhao Yue supported him, "What happened to the wound?"

"It's almost better. I changed the medicine yesterday." Wen Liunian said, "What did the spy find?"

Zhao Yue recounted Mu Wanxiong and flax seeds.

"Mu Wanlei went to the Tiger Head Gang?" Wen Liunian was surprised when he heard this.

"Although his face is covered, it is indeed him." Zhao Yue nodded.

"Having a sigh of relief, it really is a gathering of things." Wen Liunian frowned slightly, lifting the quilt and about to get out of bed.

"What are you going to do?" Zhao Yue reached out and held him.

Wen Liunian said, "Go to the study and discuss with everyone about the suppression of bandits."

Zhao Yue said, "Say to heal your injuries first."

"Things always have to be prioritized. Since Mujiazhuang and Hutougang have secretly connected, then this matter cannot be delayed." Wen Liunian bent over and put on shoes.

Zhao Yuedao, "Don't worry about these two days, let alone—"

Before finishing speaking, Wen Liunian had already left the house.

Zhao Yue:...

He's obviously sick, why can he go so fast? !

"My lord, why did you come out?" Lu Zhui was talking to Huatang about last night, and hurriedly stood up after seeing Wen Liunian.

"Fang Lao asked Master to come back." Wen Liunian said to the secret guard on the roof.

The mascot quickly stuffed the remaining buns into his mouth, turned over and got out of the room, and did not forget that we were so hard-working and diligent, when the palace lord would be willing to raise the monthly money.

The future is slim, and I feel very anxious just thinking about it.

"My lord also heard about Mujiazhuang?" Huatang asked.

Wen Liunian nodded and sat at the stone table and said, "Just in case, we should prepare early... What is Zuo Hufa doing? It smells pretty good."

Huatang:...

The red-clad wolf turned over with great effort, and lay on the soft cushion and looked at Wen Liunian, the small tentacles dangling quickly, swish and crawled over.

Want to play a game covered up!

Master Wen:...

So as soon as the head of Zhao Da went out, he was rushed again.

Lu Zhui and Huatang turned their heads with interest, and said, "We didn't see anything."

The rest of the dark guards looked at the red wolf with worshipping eyes. This is the worm that should drink the match wine most!

Zhao Yue calmly wrapped his waist, "Is it a red wolf again?"

Wen Liunian nodded desperately.

I almost crawled into my hand just now.

"It won't bite." Zhao Yue said, "If you don't believe me, ask Zuo Hufa."

"Do you bite?" Wen Liunian looked at Huatang.

Huatang said, "Sometimes bite."

Wen Liunian asked again, "Is it poisonous?"

Huatang said, "Very poisonous."

Wen Liunian quickly turned his head, and looked at him with eyes like "It's not just a bite, but it's also very poisonous"!

For a while, Zhao Yue didn't even know how to explain it. It’s true that the red wolf can bite people, and it’s also poisonous, but this one is very simple and has always been very friendly. He should be scaring the Red Wolf.

Huatang said, "It seems to like adults very much."

"Climbed here?" Wen Liunian's face turned pale, and he hugged Zhao Yue tighter.

Huatang picked up the jar and let the red wolf climb in and play with King Gu.

Lu Zhui used his eyes to stop her from speaking—the master had finally waited for such a great opportunity, so naturally he would have to hold her for a while.

Huatang shut up with a sense of interest.

So Zhao Yue hugged Wen Liunian and went all the way to Shangfu study. His handsome face was slightly red, not because of his thin skin, but because the person in his arms was soft and smelly, and he couldn't help but think of those dreams. , So slightly out of control.

Wen Liunian moved slowly so that he wouldn't be so close to him.

Otherwise it's a little... embarrassing.

After being aware of his behavior, Zhao Yue even started smoking his head, put the person in the study as an excuse to go out, and returned after a long time.

Everyone is waiting, even Mu Qingshan is there.

Wen Liunian thought to himself, the time is quite long.

As a comrade-in-arms, Lu Er said, "Let’s discuss things about gangs, what do you think of the master?"

Zhao Yue looked around, and there was no place for him in the house, only Wen Liunian's chair was so big that it could sit two people.

...

Wen Liunian took the initiative to move to the side.

Zhao Yue stepped forward and sat beside him.

The dark guard was slightly disappointed, why couldn't he pick up the adult?

"This official has an idea," Wen Liunian said slowly.

"What do you think?" the others asked in unison.

Then the housekeeper of Shang Palace knocked on the door outside, saying that it was the owner of Mu Zhuang who begged to see him.

"Now?" Wen Liunian asked.

"Yes, I looked quite anxious. I went to the opposite government office first. I heard that the adult was recovering here, so he came back." The steward said, "I also said that it's a matter of great importance. I have to see the adult anyway."

"I really pick time." Huatang said, "What should I do now?"

"Since I have come to the door, it doesn't matter if I see you." Wen Liunian squeezed his chin, "I just need the left guardian to do me a favor."

Huatang nodded, "My lord, but it's okay."

After half a stick of incense, the butler took Mu Wanlei and Mu Wanxiong through the garden, and led them directly to the small courtyard where Wen Liunian lived temporarily, and knocked on the door twice, "My lord, Villa Master Mu is here."

"Mr. Mu." Zhao Wu opened the door of the house.

"It turns out that Zhao Shaoxia is also here." Mu Wanlei glanced into the house, "Is your sire still resting?"

"I was asleep before, but when I heard Zhuangzhu Mu was coming, I forced myself to sit up." Zhao Wu turned sideways slightly. "The two of you come in and talk about it, lest the door is open and there is wind and the adult catches cold and headache again.

Mu Wanxiong heard that he had a toothache, and he was not in confinement at a woman's family, and he had a headache because of a cool breeze.

"Zhuangzhu Mu is here..." Wen Liunian sat on the bed with a handkerchief, wrapped in a thick quilt, his face was very pale and haggard, and he was dying.

Mu Wanlei was startled slightly. When he came to visit him a few days ago, he was in good condition. After so long, he was already healed. Why did he look worse than before?

"Cough cough cough." Wen Liunian was out of breath.

Huatang said on the side, "My lord is very weak recently, and the two owners should make a long story short."

Mu Wanlei said, "Is it because of the zombie puppets?"

"Naturally." Huatang said, "Adults are scholars. If you have suffered such an injury before, it is normal that it will not be relieved for a while. Please forgive me for the two owners."

Mu Wanxiong was suspicious, probably because the prefect really had too many eyes, and he always felt that this half-dead appearance was probably pretending to be.

"Why is the owner looking for the official?" Wen Liunian asked, angered like a gossi.

Mu Wanlei said, "In order to suppress the bandits."

Wen Liunian held the handkerchief on his head, "At this time, I have said it a hundred and eighty times, and all of them ask for safety."

"I'm afraid my lord can't be safe this time." Mu Wanxiong said coldly.

"What does this mean?" Wen Liunian asked.

Mu Wanlei said, "In the end, King Golden Head Gu has been very restless."

Wen Liunian answered, "Probably I want to..."

Mu Wanlei was uncomfortable and continued, "King Gu changed, indicating that there is a Gu worm nearby."

"Gu worm..." Wen Liunian finally had a "panic" expression on his face.

Mu Wanlei continued, "The contact lord was injured by wild puppets last time. I am waiting to speculate that there may be more wild puppets in the mountains.

Wen Liunian sat up, "How to shovel?"

Mu Wanlei said, "Naturally send troops to crusade!"

Wen Liunian leaned back on the bedside again, "but the officer has not yet figured out a strategy."

"When the adults think about it, I'm afraid the day lily will be cold." Mu Wanxiong couldn't help it, and his tone was unavoidable.

"It's really a headache." Wen Liunian frowned slightly, then looked at Huatang, "What's the best way to protect Zuo Fa?"

Huatang said, "No."

Wen Liunian looked at Mu Wanlei again, "What is the clever plan of the owner?"

Mu Wanlei nodded, took out a roll of maps from his arms and spread them out, obviously coming with preparation.

Wrapped in a big quilt, Wen Liunian listened carefully to all Mu Wanlei's plan to suppress bandits, and then nodded, "It sounds very feasible, then the matter will be left to Villa Master Mu."

Mu Wanxiong's eyes widened, "What about the government?"

Wen Liunian said weakly, "The official is sick."

Mu Wanlei said, "Only the adult is sick, not the entire army."

"That's right." Wen Liunian said, "but the officer is sick, who will lead the soldiers?"

Mu Wanxiong almost wanted to drop the tea cup in his hand.

Even if you are not injured, is it possible that you still want to lead the troops yourself? !