[Red Chamber] Jia Huan's Army

Xue Pan felt that he was at a disadvantage now.First, he was beaten up by him for molesting Liu Xianglian, and then after Liu Xianglian walked away, he was beaten by unknown people. It spread throughout the city.Xue Pan didn't dare to go out because of this, as long as he was in front of people, he always felt that someone was laughing at him, so when Jia Lian told him that he would go south to do business, he came out together without saying a word.The results of it?Even before the business was completed, it caught up with the rare flood.This is already unlucky enough, and even more incredible things are yet to come.Both Xue Pan and Jia Lian were not afraid of death. When they saw that the situation was not right, they thought of taking a detour to evacuate to an area that was not affected by the disaster.Who knew that they ran into pirates on the road. When these pirates went ashore to burn, kill and loot, they didn't expect to encounter floods, and they were chased by the local garrison, so they panicked.However, Xue Pan and Jia Lian were both rich and well-known fat sheep no matter in terms of their clothes or manners. No wonder the pirates surrounded and tied them up when they saw them.

It was midsummer at this time, and even though it rained continuously for many days, the climate in the south was still hot and humid.The sweat stays on the skin and cannot evaporate, but instead sticks to the fabric attached to the body, which is very uncomfortable.Especially Xue Pan himself is fat and sweats a lot, plus the ashes rubbed on his face when he was caught by the pirates and the tears shed when he begged for mercy, coupled with that overly frightened expression, makes the whole person feel like Xi'an Very embarrassed.Of course, Jia Lian, who was accompanied by Xue Pan, was not much better.I saw that his face was pale and his lips were shaking. It was clearly summer, but he was covered in cold sweat.The two looked at those vicious pirates, knowing that this time was more or less a disaster.

"Gentlemen," Jia Lian begged in a trembling voice, "We are just ordinary businessmen from the north. Look, we don't want these goods and the money we brought. Can we let us go?"

The guard was a big man with a beard. He kicked Jia Lian away impatiently, and said viciously, "Is there an end? It's impossible! The only ones who can get out of us are the dead!"

Having said that, Jia Lian trembled even more, and Xue Pan beside him was so frightened that he didn't even dare to make a sound.

The big man saw that the two of them had become more honest, so he laughed and said, "Just give up. But don't worry about your lives now, if you have any background, tell it quickly, maybe when you meet officers and soldiers , you can still be of some use."

Hearing this, Jia Lian was a little stunned. If they really revealed their identities, they would directly change from fat sheep waiting to be slaughtered to meat tickets. If it was really useful, that's all. If you don't deal with it, if you get excited and vent your anger on yourself and Xue Pan, who have an official background, then the gain outweighs the gain.While Jia Huan was thinking carefully about the possible consequences, Xue Pan couldn't care less.Hearing this, he immediately yelled loudly: "I am Ziwei Sheren, a serious imperial merchant. The person next to me is the eldest grandson of the Rongguo Mansion in Beijing. Do you know the Rongguo Mansion? But the second elder brother of the concubine Xiande in the palace! Why don't you release him quickly?"

Seeing Xue Pan yelling like this, Jia Lian knew something was wrong.Wouldn't it be a great disadvantage if the other party felt that the identity of the two of them was troublesome, or failed to negotiate with the government?Thinking of this, he shrank back even more terrified, trying to reduce his own existence, and couldn't help but blame Xue Pan for his lack of brains.

Fortunately, the big man didn't do anything, he just looked them up and down with disbelief.Then, ignoring them, he found the leader of the fleeing pirates and reported the situation.

The leader is a middle-aged man with a red face and a beard. Although he doesn't look so vicious, he is definitely not a kind person.

"It's a coincidence," the leader said with a smile on his face after hearing this, "We are talking about the lack of money and food, and the floods, and what we are willing to get from the robbery is really far from what we paid. It is not worth it. Anyway, we have arrived Here, it is better to wait for the relief supplies from the imperial court and make a good vote."

This idea was actually proposed by someone just now, and it did not get everyone's support. For example, the big man who reported Jia Huan's situation was hesitant at this moment: "Can we beat the army from Beijing? Isn't it? Too risky?"

The leader obviously didn't like people questioning his decision face to face, his face was a little gloomy, and he said in a deep voice: "If there were no two stunned young men, I would have to think about it again. However, the eldest grandson of the Duke's Mansion has such a big background. , I will definitely get a lot of money. At that time..." The leader smiled smugly, and explained this to the people below, which attracted everyone's praise.

"As expected of the boss!" A man who is used to flattering people just by looking at him nodded in conviction, which attracted other people to echo him.

The leader clapped his hands happily, and said: "After completing this ticket, it is enough for us to go back to the island to eat and drink for several years. Now let's arrange it properly, just wait!"

Jia Lian was still complaining in his heart that Xue Pan shouldn't reveal his identity without thinking, but he was surprised to find that the big man guarding them came back with a face of reluctance, and his attitude towards them changed a lot. change.After that, their food has improved significantly.Although it is still a side dish of porridge, it is basically impossible to eat a dry meal all day long, but it is much better than the leftovers that were deliberately dirty before.

"How is it?" Xue Pan triumphantly pushed Jia Lian when no one was around, and said, "What is there to worry about? Haven't our conditions improved a lot? Why do we have to conceal our identity, and this name is the same. useful."

Although Jia Lian had doubts in his heart, the improvement these days could not be faked, so now that he heard Xue Pan's words, he kept silent, but his brows were still not loosened. He always felt that the current good hospitality was not a good thing.

Let's talk about Jia Huan.A group of people went ashore, took supplies and imperial doctors, and rushed to the disaster-stricken area day and night.Today is finally going to enter the disaster area.

"Master Jia has really worked hard these few days." Seeing that he was about to reach his destination, He Qi breathed a sigh of relief. He looked at Jia Huan's dark eyes and said with emotion.

Jia Huan is not like this inexperienced inspector censor. Years of experience on the battlefield told him that the closer to success, the less vigilant he should be.Especially at this time, the closer the disaster area is, the more refugees will jump up and bandits, and the more trouble they will have.So Jia Huan listened to He Qi's words, but slightly hooked up the corners of his mouth, still kept his back straight, and replied: "It should. It's just that I haven't seen the materials being transported into the yamen with my own eyes, so I have to relax my vigilance. "

When Jia Huan said this, He Qi adjusted his posture on horseback uncomfortably. Although he disapproved in his heart, he didn't show it at all on his face. Instead, he said cautiously: "What Master Jia said is true."

It was raining all the time, even though they were wearing coir raincoats, it was not a good feeling for the soldiers who had been riding outside on guard.Jia Huan looked at He Qi beside him, and said that it was quite admirable that Master He could insist on riding a horse all the time instead of going in a carriage.

This section of the road was the only way they had to pass to enter the disaster area. Apart from the sound of rain, there was the rustling of wind blowing leaves. Jia Huan tightened his grip on the reins, feeling that something was wrong.

He Qi seemed to want to say something to ease the atmosphere, Jia Huan waved his hand, and then made a gesture of "everyone is on alert".These soldiers were specially selected by Mo Lian from the camp in the suburbs of Beijing, and some of them even trained with Jia Huan back then, so they could be regarded as experienced veterans.Seeing Jia Huan's hand gesture, they all looked serious and secretly guarded.

Seeing this posture, He Qi was very inexplicable, he frowned and looked at Jia Huan, full of questions.

"Master He, let's go to the carriage first." Jia Huan said in a low voice, "I suspect there are robbers. If the situation is not right, you should immediately take someone to the nearest guard for help."

He Qi was full of surprise, and asked, "How can I just run away as the official in charge? Also, what should I do with the supplies?"

"If you stay in the green hills, you won't have to worry about firewood." Jia Huan was very dissatisfied with He Qi who was still babbling at this time. He frowned and said coldly, "You will be a drag if you stay."

This is too hurtful, especially for a literati like He Qi.Seeing that He Qi blushed and glared at Jia Huan fiercely, he retreated into the carriage behind unwillingly.

Sure enough, not long after the group of people moved forward, Jia Huan saw that the road ahead was blocked.All the people blocking the road are fat and strong men, and they are not good at first glance.Jia Huan glanced at the rear, and was satisfied to find that He Qi had sneaked away from behind as agreed in advance.Fortunately, he is not a stupid person, which made Jia Huan feel a little relieved.

"Dare to ask, but the relief team came from the capital?"

Jia Huan did not expect that these people did not come up to rob, but even asked respectfully where they came from.He kept a cold face and didn't speak.

"If it's a relief team from the capital," the person who spoke seemed to have malicious intentions, "our boss has something to show you."

Jia Huan still had a cold face. Seeing Jia Huan's appearance, the people on the opposite side pushed the tightly bound two people out impatiently. who.

Jia Huan's hand holding the rein was sweating a little. He pretended to be careless and asked, "Who is this? What has it to do with me?"

The two were tied up like zongzi, and their faces were covered with sweat and tears. It was impossible to see who was opposite, but when Jia Huan made a sound, Xue Pan, who had thought about him countless times, immediately recognized him. .Lying on the ground, he cried loudly, "Brother Huan, save us! You can't avenge yourself like this!"

Jia Huan gritted his back molars, and originally wanted to deal with this group of robbers, but this idiot Xue called out himself in such a reckless manner, he really wanted to die!And Jia Lian, who was rendered powerless by Xue Pan, wished to pass out at this time.Jia Huan has done countless deeds on the battlefield. He believes that with such experience, Jia Huan is still somewhat confident in saving someone. However, Xue Pan's shout must have disrupted Jia Huan's previous plan. I still need to pull a few back pads!

Hai Kou heard Xue Pan's yell, and smiled: "Ganqing is still a family, I don't know what this little brother has to say?"

Jia Huan glared at Xue Pan fiercely, and then replied solemnly: "What do you want?"

The leader of the pirates couldn't understand Jia Huan's cold and arrogant attitude, so he gloated and made a request.