【Chapter 507】 The dove occupies the magpie's nest and the guest is coming
While speaking, Lu Su put his hands behind his back and motioned for the young men behind him to step back and get on the boat, where he temporarily dragged Lei Bo to buy time for everyone to board the ship.
And the reason why he dared to do this was precisely because of Lei Bo on the other side and his old acquaintance.
Half a year ago, the two joined Yuan Shu together, Lu Su was appointed as the mayor of Dongcheng, and Lei Bo was the captain. Since then, the two have drunk together twice and spoken speculatively, so they have a friendship.
In addition, Lei Bo and Lu Su are still fellow villagers.
However, the two didn't know each other before, and it wasn't until they got acquainted that they knew that they still had a friendship with each other.
When the chasing soldiers first arrived just now, Lu Su didn't recognize that the person who led the troops was Lei Bo, so he was anxious, thinking that he was in a catastrophe this time. Unexpectedly, after Lei Bo shouted for the first time, the speed of the pursuers decreased sharply, so that the distance of three hundred paces actually took a full cup of tea, making Lu Su and his party retreat two hundred steps, almost the same as the speed of the pursuers.
It was also the strange behavior of the chasing soldiers that made Lu Su recognize that the person who led the troops was Lei Bo, a fellow countryman he had met under Yuan Shu's account. As for why the pursuers suddenly slowed down, it was obvious that Lei Bo deliberately released the water and deliberately gave him time to retreat to the edge of the ferry port.
And at this moment, the two confronted each other and shouted, which was actually just a way to say goodbye in disguise.
Because the two were colleagues and fellow villagers, it was not easy to get acquainted, and if they parted today, they might become enemies with each other in the future, or never see each other again.
As for why Lei Bo dared to let Lu Su go without permission, the reason is very simple. Because Lu Su's position was low, he was only the head of a county, and the time he had served Yuan Shu was very short, Yuan Shu had no impression of him at all. The reason why Yuan Shu ordered the arrest of Lu Su this time was because he heard that there were small officials under his rule who abandoned the official and left without authorization, so he was angry and ordered his arrest. That's all. Perhaps Yuan Shu had forgotten who Lu Su was now, let alone remembered that he had ordered him to be arrested before.
The facts bear witness to Lu Su's judgment. When Lei Bo on the opposite side saw Lu Jiahu retreating to the river one after another to board the boat, Lei Bo didn't say anything, as if he didn't see it, and still talked to Lu Su unhurriedly. And the soldiers behind him reminded him, but he glared at him fiercely, and the soldiers were so frightened that they didn't dare to speak anymore.
"Lu Zijing, I believe that what you said is true, then I will explain the situation to the lord as a guarantee. Would you like to remain under the Lord? Seeing that most of the servants around Lu Su had already boarded the boat, Lei Bo wanted to last hold on and said loudly.
Lu Su shook his head slightly and said, "The general is kind, Lu Su understands it." But it has come to this, how can we turn back? That's true. Then wouldn't I, Lu Su, become a capricious villain and go back on my word. What face to live in the world! ”
There was a pause in his tone. Lu Su said earnestly: "General Lei Bo, when I am leaving, I have a word to remember, whether it is right or wrong, the general will listen to it." Yuan Shu is arrogant, has no one in his eyes, and is untrustworthy. If there is no reward for meritorious service, there is no punishment for mistakes, but it is really a reward and punishment for those who do not know what to do. In these troubled times, even if these princes can be strong for a while, they will not be able to succeed in the end. Sooner or later, it will be destroyed and swallowed up by other princes. The general's status under Yuan Shu is neither high nor low, and he can take advantage of this to settle down for the time being, but he needs to be cautious in the future, and judge the situation to be the right way. When the situation changes, the general must not be reckless, just sit back and watch him change wisely to protect himself, so that maybe the two of us will see each other again.
The green mountains do not change the green water for a long time, don't pass it today, take care of the general, there will be a period later! ”
When he said the last sentence, Lu Su suddenly turned around and ran wildly, not looking at the situation behind him at all. The distance of more than 200 steps was instantaneous, and then he jumped onto the ferry, and said urgently: "Start the boat, go quickly!" ”
"Lu Zijing is leaving!" Seeing Lu Su jump onto the ferry, Lei Bo suddenly turned his head and scolded the soldiers behind him: "What are you still doing in a daze, chase after you!" If the lord asks questions, can you afford it? Chase me, catch me alive! ”
"Kill--da
The soldiers, who were reprimanded by Lei Bo, immediately turned their horses and chased after them, shouting loudly, and rushed straight to the bank of the river. However, as the leading general, Lei Bo stopped his horse and looked at the seven ferries that had already left the ferry from a distance, with a look of amazement on his face.
Seeing the ferry gradually moving away, Lei Bo whispered to himself: "Lu Zi is bold and bold, long-term, wise and foolish, and he is really a great talent in the world!" It is a pity that the lord was deceived by traitors, did not know his talents, and was untrustworthy, and finally gave such talents to other princes. Maybe soon, the lord will regret today's loss, but unfortunately it is too late to regret it, and good talent is hard to get! ”
This unknown episode was originally insignificant, but it was precisely such an inconspicuous episode that hid a major event that affected the fate of the entire Han situation.
At this moment, Lei Bo, who was muttering alone, didn't know that he released the prisoner privately this time, not only saving Lu Su, a great talent in the world, but also indirectly saving a hero in the world.
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"Whew--"
On the trestle of the ferry, seeing that the pursuers on the shore did not follow the shore of the ferry, nor did they fire arrows in unison, Lu Su sighed, and his tense heartstrings suddenly relaxed.
Then he stood at the bow of the ship and watched Lei Bo and his party of more than 300 lightly armed cavalry slowly leave, which was completely relieved.
In fact, Lu Su was extremely worried just now, his palms were sweating, and his back was cold, for fear that Lei Bo would change his hexagram, so he suddenly ordered the soldiers to release arrows from behind his back. If this is the case, then even if he Lu Zijing's life is explained today, he has disappeared from the world before he has time to display his talent, and he died in the name of his origin, and he spent more than 20 years in vain. If so, then he was unjustly killed!
In fact, Lu Su was not sure that Lei Bo would let himself and his clansmen go so lightly, just now he was purely gambling, and he bet that Lei Bo still had a bit of benevolence. Luckily, he was right; Although Lei Boqi was good at speculation and ruthless, he finally remembered the feelings of his fellow villagers and did not poison him.
Or, this also has something to do with Lu Su's simple and decisive speed of action.
Without knowing whether Lei Bo was really letting him live or having doubts, Lu Su acted resolutely and decisively without the slightest hesitation. While talking and shouting to Lei Bo, he motioned for Qing Zhuanghu to immediately retreat to the boat, while he himself stayed where he was and talked to Lei Bo. When all the servants had boarded the boat, he turned and ran towards the river. He jumped on the ferry, and immediately ordered the servant to row the ferry to the other side of the river.
The whole process is crisp and neat, without half a minute of hesitation, not afraid of the opportunity to make a decision, not surprised by changes, and decisive.
It can be seen that Lu Zijing, the world's great talent in Lei Bo's eyes, is really good, and his thorough understanding of people's hearts can be described as three points, and his courage is not inferior to any famous veteran in the world.
"Su'er. General Lei Bo, who led his troops to chase and kill just now, is it your friend? Since they are friends, and now we are waiting to leave by boat, how will he go back to Yuan Shu? Just as Lu Su secretly called for luck, his grandmother's scolding voice came from the door of the cabin behind him.
"Oh?" Lu Su turned around in surprise when he heard this, only to see his grandmother sitting on the beam threshold outside the cabin. There is no break.
Immediately, he glared at the old butler Lu Cheng with annoyance, and asked in a deep voice, "Uncle Cheng." What's going on? My grandmother was very old. Why don't you invite her to rest in the old man's house, but let her grandmother sit outside the cabin? ”
"This 、、、 son." The old housekeeper Lu Cheng's voice changed when he heard this, and his expression was a little flustered, as if he was very in awe of Lu Su.
And so it is. Lu Su has a bold personality, treats people kindly, and is graceful and elegant. He rarely loses his temper with his servants and maids. But he is not angry, once he gets angry, the consequences are very severe.
"No need to explain!" Things were just as Lu Cheng expected, Lu Su didn't wait for him to speak. Dajun waved his hand and said: "Uncle Cheng, you are also an old man in the family, don't you even understand the minimum rules!" Although my grandmother is in good health and does not get seasick, she is an old man who is over the age of six, how can she sit on the threshold outside the cabin? ”
While talking, Lu Su walked to his grandmother's side and stretched out his hand to help her into the room to rest.
didn't admit that Lu Su's grandmother didn't appreciate it at all, she casually pulled away Lu Su's arm, her face showed a little sorrow, and she said in an unhappy tone: "Su'er, your Uncle Cheng is not wrong, this is what I want to sit on the threshold myself, and it has nothing to do with Lu Cheng." What's wrong with you today, you're impetuous, could it be that you're still thinking about the chasing soldiers at the ferry just now, and you have palpitations, right? ”
"Well, this 、、、、、、" Grandmother's words immediately choked Lu Su, causing him to blush slightly and unable to speak.
It is said that the son is Mo Ruomu, but Lu Su's situation is a bit special.
Lu Su's parents died early, and he has been with his grandmother since he was a child, and he began to contact his grandmother with reading and literacy and the six arts of a gentleman, and it is no exaggeration to say that his grandmother is his enlightenment teacher. Therefore, although his grandmother is his grandmother, she is actually no different from a loving mother, and even the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren is deeper than that of mother and son.
Therefore, in Lu Su's mind, his grandmother is the person he respects and dearest the most in his life, and the weight is incomparable. Because of this, he was angry with the old butler Lu Cheng just now; If it weren't for his grandmother, he would never lose his temper with Lu Cheng.
After combing his thoughts a little and calming his mind, Lu Su said respectfully: "Grandmother Mingjian." Indeed, as your old man said, the grandson's heart is still pounding at this time, and his heart is palpitating, and the scene just now is indeed too dangerous. But grandmother, you can't sit here, the ferry is rocking and shaking, in case it bumps into it, how can the grandchildren be safe! ”
Hearing this, the grandmother smiled slightly, raised her hand and beckoned to Lu Cheng. After Lu Cheng got the signal, he reported to Lu Sugong: "Gongzi Rongyu, just before the old lady and Gongzi and her party arrived at the ferry, a strange thing happened on the way to the ferry with the old slave and the entourage. The reason why the old lady did not want to go into the cabin to rest was because there was another person lying in the cabin at the moment, and it was a man. ”
"Ahh Is there such a thing? Lu Su was shocked when he heard this, and asked urgently: "Uncle Cheng, this ferry is a Gaopeng ferry specially prepared for grandmother, how can you just let outsiders lie in the cabin?" ”
Lu Su's voice fell, and his grandmother interjected: "Su'er's words are wrong. You haven't seen the people in the cabin yet, how can you conclude that Lu Cheng took in outsiders without permission based on speculation? My grandmother had just seen the person in the cabin, and at first sight I thought that this person must not be an ordinary person, so I was willing to sit outside the cabin. This matter has nothing to do with Lu Cheng and them, they are not only helpless to save this person, but they are meritorious. ”
Speaking of this, Grandmother Lu Su got up and let go of the hatch and said, "It's useless to talk more, you better go in and see him with your own eyes, and then our grandfather and grandson will talk again." Lu Cheng, take Su'er in to see the unconscious guests in the cabin. ”
Lu Cheng nodded happily, and immediately said to Lu Su, who was stunned: "Please follow the old slave into the cabin, and the son will know the reason at a glance." ”
Lu Su nodded slightly, and then followed Lu Cheng into the cabin with his head bowed, walked past the desk, and then raised his eyes to see the "distinguished guest" lying on the low couch.
"Huh!" At first glance, seeing the clothes on the person on the couch, Lu Su immediately opened his eyes and exclaimed, and then quickly stepped forward to take a closer look.
But when I saw the person on the couch, wearing a golden chain chain armor, the whole set of armor was integrated, extending from the neck to below the knee, the armor was extremely strong, the slightest was fastened, and it was ingenious, so that people could know at a glance that this was a rare and rare battle armor in the world. This person is wearing auspicious cloud covered boots, these boots are also extraordinary, the materials are exquisite, the workmanship is exquisite, and there are ankle guards on both ankles. The boots are divided into two layers, the outer layer is fine silk with a flame and auspicious cloud pattern embroidered on it, and the inner surface is a whole cut animal skin, strong and soft. This pair of combat boots alone is not something that ordinary generals can have, which shows that the identity of the person on the couch is extraordinary, at least a senior general under the command of a powerful prince.
After looking at the armor, Lu Su turned his gaze to this person's head and face, and at first glance, he secretly exclaimed: "This person was born with a very majestic appearance!" ”
But I saw that he had a Chinese face, a slightly pointed chin, and a slightly white complexion. A pair of thick sword eyebrows, even though his eyes are closed at the moment, but these sword eyebrows alone give people an indescribable sense of majesty, which makes people dare not face it. The eye sockets are deep, the nose bridge is straight and towering, the central acupoint is clear and exquisite, there is a wisp of green whiskers on each side, the lips are thin and moderately thick and square, the ears are round, and the earlobes are wide and thick.
In addition, he had a broad forehead and a high bun, and the helmet that matched the battle armor had been removed by Lu Cheng and the others, revealing a thick shoulder-length black hair. There were still some yellow stains on the ends of the hair, apparently caused by the dusky muddy water from the river seeping into the helmet, and there were still mud stains on the ends of the hair.
At this moment, the people on the couch closed their eyes tightly, and their lips were slightly white, presumably because they had been soaked in the river for a long time, so that they had been fished up for half an hour, and they still had not fully recovered their blood. Other than that, there was no drowning on his face, and he was breathing steadily but unconscious.
Looking at the person on the couch carefully, Lu Su couldn't help but wonder: "This person's battle armor is intact, except for some bruises on his exposed hands, feet and neck, there are no broken wounds, and there seems to be no trauma. Why, then, did he fall unconscious? ”
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