Chapter 135 A Worthy Opponent, Yuan Ting Officials!

Luanzhou.

The sky was full of snow, and the snowflakes as big as a fingernail were floating in a beautiful trajectory and slowly falling.

There were no pedestrians on the road.

Two people and two horses were hurrying on the road in the snow.

The man in brocade clothes in the lead held up the wine bag and took a few sips from time to time...

"The north wind rolled the white grass to the ground, and the snow fell in the eighth month of the Hu sky."

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"The general was wearing a jade tent and a sable coat, holding a wine glass to watch the snow."

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Every time the man in brocade clothes took a sip, he would improvise a few lines.

The horse-riding servant beside him looked around cautiously and furtively, and reminded in a low voice, "My lord, this is a bright place, don't be so ostentatious."

The man called the lord took a sip and smiled, "This is the least likely to be suspected, what do you know."

Then he sang more heroically, "The cold light in the sky creates snow, and the dawn in three directions moves the flags!"

Maybe the voice was too high.

In the nearby mountains and forests, more than a dozen pheasants were startled and flew away.

The wings flapped, disturbing the snowflakes in the sky, and flew up into the sky.

The eyes of the man in brocade clothes lit up.

He threw the wine bag to the servant and lifted the saddle bag outside the horse's belly.

There was a bow and a quiver hidden underneath.

His movements were like flowing water. He drew out three arrows, drew the bow and aimed at the pheasant that was flying away.

Whoosh!

Whoosh!

The moment his fingers loosened, three arrows flew out of the string.

The man in brocade clothes did not check whether he had hit the pheasant, but stared at the fork in the road ahead with sharp eyes.

There were three more arrows shot from the fork in the road ahead.

The forest blocked the view of who it was.

But this archery skill that was equal to his was something he could be proud of even on the grassland.

He was honored as a warrior!

Snap...

The pheasants that were shot fell one after another at the intersection of the two roads.

The man in brocade clothes didn't even look at it. He held the bow in one hand and put the other hand back on the quiver.

"Fourth brother, I hit it! I hit it!"

The excited and surprised voice came from the fork in the forest, from far to near.

Then, a young man with poor riding skills, who was hard to look at, sat clumsily on the saddle, hugged the horse's neck tightly with both hands, and rushed out from the fork in the road.

When he stumbled off the horse.

He also fell hard and stuffed his mouth with snow.

Puff!

The servant beside the man in brocade clothes was amused and laughed in a low voice, "This riding skill is bad enough..."

Before the servant finished speaking, the man in brocade clothes glared at him sternly.

Then, he turned his head suddenly.

He...

He smelled danger!

He smelled a kind of smell!

A handsome young man came out slowly on horseback with a bow in his hand. The bow in his hand was the same as his, a three-stone hard bow!

There were also several young men on horseback following behind him.

These young men were the same as the young man with a mouth full of snow.

Their riding skills were so bad that it was unbearable to look at.

With a glance, he could be sure that the only person who could really threaten him was the young man with a bow.

This young man's archery skills were a match for him!

The man in brocade clothes looked at him at the same time.

Zhu Di was also looking at the man in brocade clothes.

When the caravan arrived in Luanzhou, it snowed.

When the snow just started to fall, there was a thin layer of snow on the ground. In addition, the temperature was not low enough. After the snow fell, it melted a little, and the road was very slippery.

It was very difficult to move.

It would be better if the snow was thicker.

So they stopped to rest.

Except for him, no one in the village had seen such heavy snow in the north.

Several young people were even more excited and urged him to go out hunting.

It was okay anyway. If he could get some game, it would be a treat for everyone.

When he heard the recitation of poetry just now, he thought he had met a high-spirited scholar.

Unexpectedly, the next moment, this "crazy student" gave him a great surprise.

"Brother, you are a good archer!" The man in brocade clothes praised with a fist, interrupting Zhu Di's thoughts.

Zhu Di also clasped his fist and smiled: "Brother, your archery is also amazing. May I know your name?"

"Zhang Pu, the archer Zhang, Pu who returns to his original nature, from Zhangjia Village, Luannan." The man in brocade clothes reported his name.

"Where are you from? From your accent, you don't sound like a northerner like us."

Zhu Di smiled and clasped his fist, "Jiangning Zhu Silang."

The man in brocade clothes took the lead in putting away the hard bow, shook the reins, approached, and asked with a smile: "Brother Zhu, you are from Jiangning, why are you in Luanzhou?"

"The court recruited laborers and asked us to send a batch of food and military equipment to the outside of the pass." Zhu Di put away the bow and explained with a smile: "On the way through Luanzhou, it suddenly snowed, so we took a temporary rest in front. We have never seen such heavy snow..."

"I understand." Zhang Pu smiled and said he understood.

He pointed at the six pheasants on the ground and said, "Since Brother Zhu and the villagers have traveled thousands of miles to transport food and grass for the court, my three pheasants will be given to Brother Zhu as a gift to support the court."

"Then we won't be polite." Zhu Di clasped his fists in thanks.

The young man in the village took the pheasants and returned the three arrows that belonged to Zhang Pu.

Zhu Di clasped his fists and said goodbye: "Brother Zhang, goodbye."

'What did your parents teach you? I gave you three pheasants, shouldn't you keep me to drink with you? '

Zhang Pu was immediately at a loss for words.

Zhu Di didn't know what Zhang Pu was thinking.

If he knew, he would definitely laugh and say: My father is Zhu Yuanzhang! I learned all this from him!

"Brother Zhu, I have some wine here." Seeing that Zhu Di had reined in his horse and was about to leave, Zhang Pu hurriedly raised the wine bag and shook it, "I have met only Brother Zhu in archery. We are evenly matched. We appreciate each other. Would you mind sharing a drink with Brother Zhu?"

Zhu Di was embarrassed to laugh, "I actually wanted to invite Brother Zhang, but seeing that Brother Zhang is dressed and talking, we are just a group of villagers, and we are worried about Brother Zhang..."

If I believed your lies, I would be a fool!

Zhang Pu cursed.

These young people were ordinary villagers, he believed.

But Zhu Silang is definitely not!

Although he is dressed like a countryman.

But no matter how he talks, or whether he makes a bow with three stones and shoots three arrows in succession, he is not a villager!

"Although my family is rich, I don't pay much attention to making friends. I only care about whether we are compatible with each other. Brother Zhu and I are very compatible."

Everyone had said that, what else could Zhu Di say? He smiled and invited: "We will camp in front..."

The group returned to camp.

Zhu Neng, who was warming himself by the fire in the distance, glanced at Zhu Di and brought a stranger back, and couldn't help frowning, "How can this Zhu Silang bring a stranger back?"

Qiu Fu roasted a steamed bun on the fire and said with a smile: "It's okay, there are no secrets in our march. Can Yuan's meticulous work can calculate how many people we have and how much food we have by just looking at the roadside." "

Zhu Neng was actually worried about Zhu Di's plan to raise bandits.

Watching Zhu Di and the others start to deal with the pheasants.

Zhu Neng glanced at him and said, "Qianhu, what's so delicious about the grilled buns? Save your stomach and go to Zhu Silang's place later to eat pheasant meat and drink chicken soup!"

Qiu Fu looked at the lively scene over there, then looked at the baked buns in his hands, and suddenly they no longer smelled good.

"Yes, keep your belly and eat his Zhu Silang's food!"

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The camp in Tuqiao Village was built in a circle with horse-drawn carriages, with some branches placed on top and a few rags laid out to keep out the snow.

Zhu Di went outside to discuss with Uncle Eighth and the others how to handle and cook the six pheasants.

Only Zhang Pu and his entourage were left in the camp.

The attendant looked at the guard soldiers walking opposite and leaned into Zhang Pu's ear, "Sir, you are an old man eating arsenic! What is your identity? If you are discovered and someone kidnaps you, it will be a great achievement. You can change your defense." Guard troops and horses, a team of laborers transporting food and grass, this doesn’t have any useful information!”

"We still have to rush to the outside of the pass to mobilize the horse bandits outside the pass and the imperial soldiers and horses scattered in various places. Taking advantage of the coming winter, the Ming Dynasty soldiers and horses cannot adapt to launch a winter counterattack."

"This is related to your status in the royal court, my lord."

Zhang Pu looked outside, smiled and whispered: "Next, call me Master, not only will I drink with Zhu Silang here, but I will also accompany them out of seclusion."

"If we can kidnap Zhu Silang to the grassland, your master and I will be even more powerful."

"If only..."

After saying that, when he saw Zhu Di turning around and turning back, he immediately stopped the topic and ordered: "You also go and help."

The entourage went out and Zhu Di walked in.

Make small talk.

Zhang Pu asked tentatively: "If I don't hide it from Brother Zhu, the eldest brother will also be released from seclusion this time."

"When Can Yuan collapsed and retreated outside the pass, he took my uncle's family and took him away."

"I am taking advantage of my free time in winter to leave the customs this time. I just want to try my luck and look for my uncle's family. However, it is dangerous outside the customs. I want to travel together with you. Is it possible?"

Zhu Di looked at Zhang Pu in surprise and shook his head in embarrassment, "I can't make the decision. Brother Zhang has to consult the two thousand households."

"What are you asking us for?"

Say Cao Cao, and Cao Cao will arrive.

Hearing the sound, Zhu Di turned his head. Two big enemies stood outside with smiles on their faces.

You know it without asking.

You are so shameless that you come here to eat!

Invite two people in.

After introducing each other to both parties.

Zhu Neng squinted his eyes and looked at Zhang Pu, "Mr. Zhang goes out and carries a three-stone hard bow with him?"

Hearing this, Zhu Di lowered his head and raised the corners of his lips slightly.

At this moment, all Zhang Pu's energy was focused on Qiu Fu and Zhu Neng, and Zhu Di lowered his head and smiled in an obscure way, so he didn't notice.

He hurriedly explained: "I have loved wielding swords and guns since I was a child. During the reign of the Yuan Dynasty, the surrounding area was not peaceful, so my father spent some money and got this bow for me through connections."

"On weekdays, I just play around at home."

"No, this time I am leaving the country to find my relatives. I was worried about the safety on the road, so I took her with me quietly."

"I hope you two adults will be accommodating. I promise that after returning from outside the customs, you will definitely hand in your bow when passing through Shanhaiguan!"

"Also, this is my scholar certificate. Although it was passed during the Yuan Dynasty, it has been stamped and recognized by this dynasty!"

Qiu Fu and Zhu Neng looked at each other after seeing the scholar's certificate.

In fact, they are just deceiving each other.

It has only been nine years since the world returned to peace.

In the late Yuan Dynasty, it was very common for wealthy families to collect weapons.

This Zhang Pu acted very panicked, not pretending.

What's more, the other party is still a scholar recognized by this dynasty.

"Two Qianhu adults, I wonder if I can go with you?" Zhang Pu asked cautiously.

Qiu Fu pondered for a moment and glanced at Zhu Di, "You can go with us, but while you are with Zhu Silang, your arrow pot must be handed over to Tuqiao Village for safekeeping."

Zhang Pu looked at Zhu Di and nodded without hesitation, "Yes, absolutely yes, you can just give the bow to Brother Zhu."

After the test, the few people chatted more enthusiastically.

Zhang Pu was born in the north and knew the grassland people better.

Introduce the grassland people and Yuan soldiers to three people in detail...

Ta-ta-ta...

"Qianhu Qiufu, Qianhu Qiufu takes the order!"

Just when the smell of meat came from outside, the sound of rapid horse hooves came along with shouts.

Qiu Fu and Zhu Neng looked at each other.

Zhu Neng was surprised and guessed: "Is it because of the Dezhou ticket that the imperial court responded so quickly?"

With that said, the two hurriedly got up and walked outside the tent.

Zhang Pu saw Zhu Di sitting still, and his heart was filled with curiosity, but he could only endure it. While drinking, he glanced at Zhu Di with his peripheral vision, "This Zhu Silang has such a calm mind. Everyone outside is watching the fun." Why doesn't he go? ’

‘If he goes, depending on his relationship with Qiu Fu and Zhu Neng, he might be able to enter their military tent, and I can follow him and listen. ’

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