Chapter 56 Chapter Eleven

Kou Zhong washed off the camouflage of the hair on his face, and said with a sigh of relief: "It turns out that disguise can make people so uncomfortable, look! My skin is red." Xu Ziling squatted on the other side of the kitchen and washed it with freshly boiled boiling water and cold water, and said with deep empathy: "The face cream that Wei Ge concocted is a top-notch deceptive thing, but it is also a first-class punishment." This is an ordinary courtyard house in Yangwu City. Liu Heikai's promise was fulfilled. The five people went into the city in batches and came to the secret lair of Dou Jun. After Liu Heitai settled them down, he and Zhuge Dewei Went outside for activities and inquiring about news.

Kou Zhong came to Xu Ziling's side and said in a low voice, "Do you think Lao Liu is interested in Sister Su?" Xu Ziling wiped off the last lumps of pulp on his forehead, began to wash his hair, and said, "It's not quite interesting, but very interesting. When he looked at Sister Su, his eyes seemed to shine." He sighed again: "But it seems that Sister Su seems to be avoiding him!" Kou Zhong put out the expert money, shook his head seriously and said: "Girls are like that, the more they are interested in you, the more they pretend they don't care, so that they can play you half to death. It makes your heart itchy and unbearable. Lao Liu's condition She's no worse than Brother Li, and she knows how to be courteous and cute, so I don't believe that Sister Su won't be tempted." He handed the towel to Xu Ziling.

Xu Ziling took the wet hair and said in a low voice: "Do you want to win them over? But Lao Liu goes to war for three hundred days a year. If Sister Su marries him, wouldn't she have to stay alone and have to spend time with her? I'm worried that he won't come back." Kou Zhong smiled wryly and said, "I've thought about this too, but if you marry Brother Li, wouldn't it be the same? The most important thing is to see what Sister Su wants, let me go out and test her out." Ignoring Xu Ziling's persuasion, she walked outside Susu's bedroom in the east chamber, knocked on the door and said, "Sister Su!"

Su Su replied: "Come in!" Kou Zhong pushed the door open and entered, while Su Su was looking out the window, as if admiring the snow scene in the small garden in the middle of the courtyard. He came behind her and whispered, "Is there something on your mind?" Susu trembled slightly: "No! Nothing." Kou Zhong smiled and said, "Are you thinking about that kid Liu Heita?" Su Su turned around, her almond eyes widened, and said displeasedly: "What are you talking about, alas! Where did you think?" Kou Zhongdao: "Don't you think he treats you very well?"

Su Su gave him a white look and said: "You are not allowed to be troublesome. You like to think wildly, are you tired of my sister following you!" Kou Zhong complained, "How could Sister Su have such an idea, we just care about you!" After staring at him for a long time, Su Su sighed, half leaned on the window sill, and said softly, "Brother Liu is an out-and-out hero, but... oh! Sister, I don't know what to say!" Kou Zhongxi said: "That means Sister Su has a good impression of him, so why don't you know what to say." Su Su shook her head sadly, stretched out her hand to caress Kou Zhong's cheek, lowered her head and said softly: "You won't understand what's on my sister's mind."

Kou Zhong said distressedly: "Sister Su has something hidden in her heart and doesn't say it, how can I understand it; seeing Sister Su's appearance makes my heart ache." Su Su pondered for a while, then smiled wryly: "Every time I see Liu Heitai, it's like seeing Brother Li. They are all the same kind of people, and my sister is very scared. Do you understand?" Kou Zhong didn't expect her to have such feelings and thoughts, he was so stunned that he couldn't speak for a while. Su Su managed to pull herself together and said, "Sister has decided to serve and take care of you two wild boys and never marry. From now on, you don't want to worry about your sister."

Kou Zhong was speechless and had no choice but to say: "Sister, don't make rules for yourself, otherwise when you meet someone you like in the future, you will miss it because of your words." Su Su slightly annoyed: "My sister has points, so you don't need to teach me." At this time, Liu Heita's voice came from the main hall, and the two hurried out.Seeing Liu Heitai came back from buying delicious food and wine, Xu Ziling was already sitting in front of the stage and munching unceremoniously, and the two hurriedly joined in. Susu watched the three of them busy delivering food to her bowl and mouth, and asked, "Where did Brother Wei go?"

Liu Heikai said: "Now the waterway traffic in Yangwu is very tense. It is useless to have money, you need power. My eldest brother is now going to discuss with the Baling Gang. Only they can eat both black and white. , other gangs are not allowed." Kou Zhong and others looked at each other in dismay, unexpectedly they would still have a relationship with the Baling Gang in the end. Seeing their strange expressions, Liu Heitai wondered, "Didn't you have a festival with them?" Kou Zhongdao: "It's not that there is a festival, but some relationship. Brother Liu, have you heard the name of this boy Xiangyushan?"

Liu Heikai said: "Not only have I heard of it, but I also met him once. This person is a famous person of the new generation of the Baling Gang. He knows how to do business. He is quite popular in the black and white circles, and his popularity is very good." Kou Zhong was stunned when he heard this, he didn't expect that Xiangyu Mountain, like the second generation ancestor, would have such a status in the world. Liu Heikai lowered his voice again and said: "Although this man's martial arts are very common, he is very resourceful. At present, Yang Guang's two most favored concubines are Mrs. Xiao and Zhu Gui'er. It is said that Zhu Gui'er was dedicated to that man by Xiangyu Mountain himself. Stupid."

Xu Ziling said: "Since that's the case, why did Yang Guang send someone to assassinate the leader of the Baling Gang?" Liu Heitai said: "These things are difficult for outsiders like us to understand." Su Su said: "Brother Liu, did you hear any news?" When the beauty inquired, Liu Heikai was very energetic and said excitedly: "Naturally, the situation is very good. Last month, Li Yuan rebelled against Taiyuan, and Li Mi won another series of victories. Du Fuwei and Fu Gongyou showed their strength in Jianghuai. Also known as Xiong Yanzhao, the Sui Dynasty can only keep Chang'an in the west, Luoyang in the east, and Yangzhou, the Jiangdu where Yang Guang has shrunk. Other places, like Yangwu City, where we are engraved, have no defense capabilities at all, and the generals who defend the city are just Let's see which side to surrender to!"

Xu Ziling said excitedly: "How is the situation of the Li Clan?" Liu Heikai said: "The lackeys who have taken refuge in Turks have nothing to say." Xu Ziling felt bored and had nothing to say. Liu Heikai said: "One thing is really puzzling. It is widely rumored that the two of you know the secret of Duke Yang's treasure. Whether this is just a rumor, because King Xia and I have studied it repeatedly, and the final conclusion is that the treasure is only a treasure. It's a legend that doesn't exist." Kou Zhongqi asked: "Why do you think that the treasure does not exist?" Liu Heikai said: "Back then Yang Guang killed his father to stand on his own feet and killed his brother Yang Yong. Yang Su did a lot for him. At that time, Yang Guang was still wearing the cloak of Mingjun, and he was very fond of Yang Su. Killing Yang Su, but there was no trace on the surface, this happened a year before Yang Su died. Therefore, Yang Su shouldn't have hidden treasures with the intention of treason." Xu Ziling interjected: "The treasure can also be prepared during Emperor Wen Yang Jian's time. With Yang Su's wit and scheming, he should know that the master of the earthquake will not end well." Liu Heikai said: "This theory may be true, but later Yang Su's son Yang Xuangan rebelled. He didn't even have a decent weapon and often lacked money. It was unreasonable. How could Yang Su not give away the treasure Tell your son about it?" Kou Zhong couldn't help but said: "The place where Yang Xuangan rebelled is Li Yang, Xijing has long mountains and rivers, maybe it's too late to get the treasure out!" Liu Heikai patted the stage and laughed: "The two brothers are indeed inexperienced in the world, and in a few words they told me that Yang Gong's treasure is located in Xijing." Xu Ziling said angrily: "Who would have thought that Brother Liu would deceive us." Kou Zhong smiled and said: "Brother Liu is just here to train us. But we only know that the treasure is in the Guanzhong, and Mother passed away before she could tell, otherwise she might give the treasure to Brother Liu." Liu Heitai said happily: "You are enough. Seriously, I don't believe that a treasure can do much." At this time Zhuge Dewei came back, sat down and said: "Tonight, the Baling Gang will have a big boat to go to Jiangdu, and send all kinds of silks and satins to the Hunjun, so that the Hunjun can order people to cut them into flowers and leaves, decorate them on the branches, and put them on the cloth. On the pond, so that he can see the beautiful scenery of spring and summer in winter. I have already agreed that you can take a ride with the wind, and the Baling Gang really gave us face this time." Liu Heikai sighed: "This foolish king is indeed dying and still does not know how to repent." Xuan said reluctantly, "We are breaking up!" Susu lowered her pretty face, not daring to meet his gaze. Kou Zhong was full of courage, he stood up and said: "Brother Liu, I have a few words to ask you in private." Liu Heitai was a little taken aback, followed him to the garden outside, and asked in a low voice: "What's the matter, do you have any evidence?" Kou Zhong patted his waist and pretended to be rich: "My money is enough for us to go to the Huayao Winery, Brother Liu, don't worry." Then he lowered his voice and said, "I think brother Liu is a bit interested in our sister Su, right?" Liu Heita blushed and said, "Of course you can't hide this kind of thing from you. It's strange, I have met many girls, but when I see your sister, I can't control myself, alas!" Kou Zhongqi said: "This is a good thing, why did Brother Liu sigh." Liu Heikai said dejectedly: "Five years ago, someone showed me my physiognomy, saying that my roots are too low, and my eyebrows are full of evil spirits. I'm afraid I won't pass the 41-year-old barrier, so I have made up my mind, let's have fun." Forget about living through these forty years, and don’t dare to think about other things.” Kou Zhongsun said: "How can you trust the words of the warlocks?" Liu Heikai smiled wryly and said: "The problem is that this person is not an ordinary quack warlock, but Ning Daoqi, the number one expert in the Central Plains, and I was willing to tell the truth only after I begged him repeatedly to show that I am not afraid of the truth." Kou Zhong said in shock, "Have you seen him?" Liu Heikai showed envy, nodded and said: "It's just for a while, but I will never forget his indifferent and calm demeanor until I die." He stretched out his hand and patted Kou Zhong on the shoulder and said: "I can only hide my feelings for Ling Jie deeply in my heart, and I dare not burden her. Besides, when I go back today, I will go to fight in the world again, life and death are uncertain, and I don't know if I will be with you in the future." The three of you will meet again, brother Kou's kindness, I am grateful in my heart." Kou Zhong has nothing else to say. Snow began to fall from the sky again. At dusk, the Baling gang sent a carriage to pick up the three of them. Liu Heitai and the others bid farewell to the three of them, thinking that the future meeting might be indefinite, and everyone felt melancholy in their hearts. After getting in the carriage, Su Su felt something, and cried secretly, so frightened that Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling didn't dare to call her, and silently watched the snowflakes dancing on the street through the curtain of the carriage. The Baling Gang who was driving was polite and courteous, drove straight out of the city gate, and came to the big wharf beside the Tongji Canal outside the city, led the three of them into a small boat, and within a short while came to a huge five-sail boat moored in the middle of the river. by the boat. The three people boarded the deck, and one of them greeted them with a smile: "Brother Kou, Brother Xu, Miss Susu, hello!" Su Su exclaimed "Ah" in surprise and joy, "So it's Mr. Xiang!" The person who came was Xiangyushan. Seeing Kou and Xu looking at him unkindly, he quickly bowed and said, "You two elder brothers, don't blame the younger brother. I have tried my best to find out the whereabouts of the three of you, but nothing worked. Fortunately, Guessing that Yangwu is the place to go to Jiangdu, so I came here to wait for the news, and indeed the emperor paid off, and finally I can meet the three of you again!" Kou Zhong sneered and said, "It's a good thing we didn't go looking for that Pepe of you, otherwise it would have fallen into the hands of the Wagang Army." Xu Ziling sneered and said, "Brother Xiang is really a good introduction." Xiang Yushan said in astonishment: "There is such a thing, hum! If it is verified to be true, brothers will definitely deal with traitors according to gang rules." Kou Zhongdao: "When something happens in the future, how do we know that you won't betray us like Pepe?" Xiangyushan pretended to be submissive, and called out to Qu: "Brother Kou, how can you look at me like this, Xiangyushan? If I have this heart, I will not end well." Su Su couldn't bear it and said: "Young Master Xiang never thought of such a thing, so don't blame him anymore." Xu Ziling glanced around and saw that the sailors were unmooring and hoisting their sails, ready to set sail, and said to Xiangyu Mountain, "Okay! But if we find out that you are playing tricks, I will dismantle the gang immediately." Xiangyushan said angrily: "The three of you can rest assured that I, Xiangyushan, am by no means a despicable person." After a pause, he said respectfully: "My little brother has prepared a feast of food and drink in the cabin, especially for the three of you, Miss Susu please!" Su Su glanced at Xiangyu Mountain, and walked happily, Xiangyu Mountain led the way with great joy. Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling saw that Susu was invited into the cabin, so they had no choice but to follow her. The cabin was brightly lit, and the stove was burning, making it as warm as spring. A sumptuous banquet was set up in the cabin. Beside the banquet was a beautiful woman in white, leading four pretty maidservants, who bowed to welcome her. Xiang Yushan introduced: "Sister Xiao is the younger sister of Xiao Xian, the deputy head of the gang. She has always taken care of the daily needs of the concubines in the palace. She is well aware of the situation in the palace. With her planning, this trip is in danger. " This eldest sister Xiao was around twenty, and she was not as beautiful as Shen Luoyan and Shan Wanjing, but she was tall and tall, with a sultry figure, very charming, and possessed a charming and enchanting flavor. Elder Sister Xiao let out a silver bell-like laugh, looked Kou and Xu up and down unscrupulously, and said with a smile before saying a word: "Sure enough, they are very handsome, no wonder Yushan immediately fell in love with the two of them!" Xiang Yushan coughed in embarrassment and said, "Please sit down, all three." After everyone was seated, the maidservant poured wine for them, and then exited the cabin. Susu didn't know how to drink, so she drank fragrant tea instead, and Xiang Yushan who was sitting next to her waited attentively. Sister Xiao, with an unrestrained look, frequently persuaded Kou and Xu to drink, and the atmosphere was enthusiastic. After drinking for three rounds, Xiang Yushan said: "Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be imperiled in a hundred battles. I wonder if the two elder brothers know about the Yuwen Clan?" Kou Zhong was very rude to Xiang Yushan, he frowned and said, "If you don't tell me, how would I know." Elder Sister Xiao smiled coquettishly: "It's all Yushan's fault, and it gave the two young masters a bad impression from the very beginning. This cup can be regarded as my accompaniment to the two on Yushan's behalf." Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling's thoughts were told so frankly to her.Feeling embarrassed, I quickly drank the glass of wine. Sister Xiao said to Susu with a flowery smile on her face: "If I can have two such good brothers like Miss Susu, I will be so happy." Su Su was originally at this young age, but like a woman who has experienced a lot of experience, she kept winking at Kou and Xu, and couldn't take it easy. laugh it out. Xiang Yushan looked at her smile like a flower blooming a little obsessively, and sighed: "It would be great if I could have a sister like Miss Susu like Brother Kou and Brother Xu!" Su Su gave him a blank look, then lowered her head with a pretty face blushing, and said in a low voice: "How dare Su Su be, I'm just a maidservant." Xiangyushan said solemnly: "No matter what the status of Miss Susu is, in my Xiangyushan's heart, she is a fairy in the sky." Su Suqiao blushed even more, but her expression was joyful. Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling exchanged glances, both felt that something was wrong.When Su Su saw Xiang Yushan for the first time, she helped him speak, if Xiang Yushan, a veteran who is used to messing around in the makeup, started a love trick on her to win her heart, wouldn't it be extremely bad. When the two of them were thinking about their countermeasures, Sister Xiao said: "The matter of the Yuwen Clan, why not let me talk about it! The two most powerful members of the Yuwen Clan are Yu Wenshang and Yu Wenshu. Song Queyin is the two masters of Zhongtu Ning Daoqi, his martial arts are world-class, but he has never set foot in the officialdom, and he has two sons, Yuwen Chengdu and Yuwen Wudi." Kou Zhong was stunned and said, "I thought Yu Wenhua's bone was his son, so it's not." Elder Sister Xiao smiled tremblingly and said, "Yuwenhua bone? It's thanks to you for thinking it out." Kou Xu's eyes couldn't help falling on her trembling breasts that trembled with the laughter, feeling very exciting and seductive. Xiang Yushan said: "Yu Wenshu has successively held high positions in the imperial court, ranging from the noble to Xu Guogong, and was an extremely personable minister. He had three sons, Yu Wenhua and the chief, followed by Yuwen Tuji and Yuwen Zhiji. Although Yuwen Zhiji did not belong to the Yuwen clan Among the four masters, but he is the most unfathomable, we must not underestimate him." Sister Xiao said: "Yuwenshang's family has never held official positions, and they are only responsible for affairs in the Jianghu. As for the three sons of Yuwenshu, Yuwenhua and Yuhuaji inherit the title of their father Xu Guogong, and they worship General Youtunwei and the governor of the capital. The second son is a scholar. And then he married Princess Nanyang, the daughter of Yang Guang, and she was the son-in-law of the Sui family." Xiangyushan interjected: "Yu Wenzhi was good at building woods, so he pretended to be Yang Guang's young supervisor. The Guiyan Palace, Huiliu Palace, Songlin Palace and other "Ten Palaces in Shugang" in the north of Jiangdong City were all supervised by him. .” Xu Ziling breathed out a cold breath and said, "The relationship between the Yuwen Clan and the royal family is so close, what role can an account book play?" Xiang Yushan said: "So we must plan carefully, otherwise they will fail, and it will be our turn to suffer." Only now did the two know that this trip was dangerous, and it was definitely not as easy as they imagined. But they had already mounted the tiger's back, and they couldn't even back down.