Chapter 55 Stowaways
Everyone in the world, including those in the court, knew that Yan Song was a traitor, and Xia Yan, who was killed by him, was a loyal minister, but now he had no choice but to kill Zhongliang.
In the evening, many people at the alliance meeting were drunk. Even Zhao Yuan was a little drunk and returned to the house with a bit of drunkenness.
As soon as she stepped into the house, the woman in purple put a cup of tea on the table and said, "I'm quite happy today!"
Zhao Yuan was not polite, picked up the tea cup, took a sip, and said with a smile: "Indeed, the Liu family has formed an alliance with the Beggar Clan, and we will be more confident in dealing with the Brahma Sect in the future."
Zhao Yuan is quite satisfied with how things have developed so far.
The woman in purple smiled and said, "As the hero behind the scenes, don't you feel particularly accomplished?"
Zhao Yuan thought for a while, laughed, and said: "That's true, then again, you shouldn't just come to see me at this late hour."
The face of the woman in purple became serious and said: "Of course there is something, there is something you need to do now."
Seeing her expression change, Zhao Yuan also realized that the matter was not simple. He put down the teacup and said, "What's the matter?"
The woman in purple said: "Go to Dunhuang and find a man named Xia Zizai."
"Xia Zizai?"
Zhao Yuan whispered the name and asked, "Who is he?"
The woman in purple said: "His background is famous. His grandfather was Xia Yan, the former chief minister. He stayed in Jiayuguan anonymously, so his identity was not made public. When Xia Yan was persecuted, he would not be killed. He escaped
After Dunhuang, he entangled a group of people and quelled the banditry around Dunhuang. Now he is the most powerful person in that area. However, we got news that the Brahma Sect is also sending people to prepare to contact him, so you must find Xia
Zi Zi, persuade him not to ally with the Brahma Sect, and if he doesn't listen, kill him if necessary!"
Zhao Yuan was shocked and said: "Kill him?"
The woman in purple said: "Yes, kill him!"
Zhao Yuandao: "He is the Queen of Zhongliang."
The woman in purple said: "You also know what the Brahma Sect is. If Xia Zizai helps them, she is not a loyal queen, but actually helps the evildoers, so you have to think clearly after you go. In addition, you can tell Liu Zhiqing about this matter, if there is any
If the Liu family helps, it will be more convenient for you to go to Dunhuang."
Zhao Yuan nodded.
Early the next morning, Zhao Yuan found Liu Zhiqing and detailed the information about the woman in purple.
Liu Zhiqing was silent for a moment, looked at Zhao Yuan with a pair of beautiful eyes, and said with some concern: "Are you going to go alone?"
Zhao Yuan nodded and said: "Of course, it is more convenient to be alone, but you need to hide your identity along the way. Please ask the eldest lady for help."
Liu Zhiqing said: "This is no problem, but is your information reliable?"
Zhao Yuandao: "It's very reliable. My master told me. In addition, this matter is of great importance, so regardless of whether the information is true or false, I must confirm it."
Liu Zhiqing said: "Then get ready. A caravan will set off north from Hangzhou this afternoon. You can go with the caravan."
As Liu Zhiqing said, a chamber of commerce set off from Hangzhou to Qinzhou that afternoon. After arriving in Qinzhou, it was not far from Jiayuguan.
The size of the Chamber of Commerce's transportation team was very large. First, they took a boat. There were dozens of large and small ships, mainly transporting food. When Zhao Yuan arrived, he found that in addition to the bodyguards of the Chamber of Commerce, there were even...
Many soldiers were mixed in among them.
"Young Master Yang!"
A middle-aged man came up to Zhao Yuan and said, "The eldest lady has already given the order. Along the way, Yang Shaoxia was wronged to be the captain of the ship. The crew on the ship are all our own, and the young man also
No need to worry!”
How to quietly deliver Zhao Yuan to Qinzhou? In fact, he thought carefully about it. It would be too unfair to be a waiter, but he couldn't be allowed to be the person in charge. In this case, he would be easily discovered. In the end, after much deliberation, he decided to let him be the person in charge.
It is safest for him to be the steward of a ship, especially since the middle ship only has a limited number of imperial soldiers, and the others are all his own people, so there is no need to worry at all.
In fact, when you are a boat owner, you don’t have to worry at all. There are veterans on the boat who will arrange everything. This man’s surname is Hu. He is over 50 years old and is already a veteran in running a boat. He will be responsible for commanding the boatmen on the boat.
Zhao Yuan is just a decoration. What he has to do every day is to stay on the boat, cross his legs, watch the changing scenery on both sides, and then eat every day. As a boat owner, the food tastes very good.
"Master Yang, we caught a spy!"
Lao Hu suddenly opened the door and came in.
"spy?"
Zhao Yuan was curious, sat up straight and said, "Bring him in!"
Soon, the person was brought in. Zhao Yuan was shocked when he saw it, and immediately said: "She is not a spy, she is my maid!"
Maid?
Lao Hu and others were confused, but he knew what was going on and immediately said: "It turns out she is your maid. This is a misunderstanding. Let's leave first."
Soon, only Zhao Yuan and the person who was escorted in were in the room. Zhao Yuan suddenly burst into tears and said, "Second Miss, why did you come with me?"
Isn't the person in front of me dressed in coarse clothes and dressed like a man Liu Zhiqing?
Liu Zhiqing looked at Zhao Yuan, sat down on the stool, and said a little weakly: "Quickly...get me something to eat."
Zhao Yuan was stunned and quickly asked people to prepare food and drinks. After eating and drinking, Liu Zhiqing let out a sigh of satisfaction and said: "Finally I'm full!"
At this moment, Zhao Yuan crossed his arms and asked: "Second Miss, should you tell me why you ended up on this boat?"
Liu Zhiqing waved her hand and said: "It's not you who sneaked out without taking me with you. I thought you were mysterious, so I slipped out quietly."
Just like last time, Liu Zhiqing also sneaked out secretly this time. With the experience of traveling in the world last time, in addition to dressing herself up as a man, she also brought a lot of money with her. Then, she obviously forgot
One thing is to prepare enough dry food.
After boarding the ship, in addition to the many crew members on the ship, there were also many soldiers. Liu Zhiqing knew very well that if she was discovered, she would be sent back to Hangzhou immediately, so she could only hide on the ship and did not dare to show up. This ship
The cargo transported on it was military rations, so every time it docked, it was at a military port on the shore set up by the imperial court along the way. The military ports were all garrisoned by the imperial court, so she had no chance to get off the ship to buy food, even though she brought a lot of money.
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After all, she was also a Qigong practitioner. After holding on for a day and a half, she finally couldn't stand going out to look for food, so she was caught in the act.
Zhao Yuan couldn't help but slapped his head and said: "It's inappropriate for you, Miss Liu family, to come here and suffer this crime. I'll tell Old Hu later and let him find a way to get you off the boat."
"no!"
Liu Zhiqing refused very simply.
Zhao Yuan's face was serious and he said: "Are you full and energetic again?"
Liu Zhiqing said: "Yes, whatever you say, I won't go back anyway. The Liu family is boring and boring, and there is an annoying person pestering me every day!"
Zhao Yuan asked doubtfully: "An annoying person?"
Liu Zhiqing said: "It's not that Zuo Yuming."
Zhao Yuan thought for a while, had some vague impression, and said: "Why did Zuo Yuming provoke you again?"
Liu Zhiqing said: "Forget it, don't talk about it. You'll get angry just talking about it. You can do whatever you want, but you can't send me back."
Zhao Yuandao: "But it's not an option for you to follow me. I'm going to a very far place this time."
Liu Zhiqing said: "I know you are going to Dunhuang. Just because you are going to Dunhuang, I followed you."
Zhao Yuan was stunned. He had only told Liu Zhiqing about this matter. How did she know?
Seeing this, Liu Zhiqing said: "Don't ask me how I know. Anyway, you only have one choice now, which is to take me with you. Unless you personally send me back to Liu's house, and if everyone else escorts me, huh... I'm still halfway there
Will run away!"
Zhao Yuan suddenly stood up and persuaded again: "Second Miss, I have an important mission to go to Dunhuang this time, and it is very dangerous. If you go with me, what if something unexpected happens?"
Liu Zhiqing said: "What other surprises could there be? Besides, I'm not a weak woman who can't help but be frail. It's easy to deal with ordinary people!"
Zhao Yuan asked back: "Then why can't you even deal with a few handymen?"
A trace of shame suddenly appeared on Liu Zhiqing's face, but it was quickly wiped away and she said: "That's because I'm hungry and have no strength. Of course I can't beat him. Okay, okay!"
Liu Zhiqing suddenly came over at this moment, grabbed Zhao Yuan's wrist with both hands, shook it, and said with a bit of coquettishness: "Just take me in, don't drive me away!"
"All right!"
Zhao Yuan had no choice but to compromise. In fact, if he thought about it carefully, the Brahma Sect was still looking for her all over the world. If others were to escort her back, it would be impossible for her to escape from such a long distance. If she fell into the hands of the Brahma Sect, it would be impossible.
Even worse.
Although the Brahma Sect in Hangzhou City has now been eliminated, no one knows whether there will be any remaining forces of theirs, so they have no choice. In addition, if she is quietly taken away from Hangzhou City, the Brahma Sect will not know her whereabouts, and maybe they can be stopped.
Come down, this is not a bad idea.
Liu Zhiqing was overjoyed and said: "Really?"
Chapter completed!