Chapter 1368: On the Right Ship

Taking a boat down the Baili River can save three days of travel.

"The dog surnamed Xue doesn't go to Yanmu Cliff or Taoshui River. Is he wary?" The brothers didn't know that something had happened to Zuo Zaifu, but they instinctively felt that something was wrong.

They endured heavy rain all day and night in Yanmuya, eating dry food and drinking cold wind. As a result, Xue Zongwu did not go to Yanmuya at all, and would rather take a long detour than take risks in the canyon.

This thief is indeed a bitch.

When the Weng brothers traced Xue Zongwu's team again, they thought they would stop at Taoshui. After all, Taoshui is the most prosperous within a radius of fifty miles, with food, entertainment, and hospitality. Why wouldn't it be better than spending the night in a rural town?

The Weng brothers had also been to Taoshui, and they speculated that Xue Zongwu would probably spend the night here, so they hurried slowly and hurriedly until the horse's legs almost broke. Finally, they arrived at Taoshui before Xue Zongwu and started to arrange it!

For three days, they were on the road, and the horses were changed several times, and they never slept at all!

Fortunately, they have cultivated themselves to be in good health, otherwise not many of them would be able to hold on.

Weng Su knew several farmers in Taoshui and often delivered poultry and fruits to Feng's kitchen. He planned to use this relationship to sneak into the Feng family and take the opportunity to attack Xue Zongwu!

How could I have known...how could I have known that Xue Zongwu had already found a good relationship, and yet Xue Zongwu crossed the Tao River without entering!

I didn’t find out until the next day again!

Wengsu was so angry that he almost vomited blood.

Weng Xing asked: "Brother, do we still want to do it on the boat?"

"Yes. There are so many people rushing to cross, there are not enough boats, and there are not enough boatmen. We will go to his boat to work as boatmen in an open and honest manner." Weng Su sneered, "Xue Gou thieves think that a mere natural moat can stop us? How naive! I'm here You can fight through wind and waves and catch fish in the sea, you can do it on land and in water!”

The brothers have been to the sea and run single gangs before, and they know that as long as the water quality is good, rivers, lakes and seas are the best places to escape. They killed people, jumped into the water and disappeared without a trace.

Thinking that they could do it, the Weng brothers adapted themselves, put on 50% new bamboo cloth clothes, and rushed to the Longkou Ferry Shipping Department.

Just as Weng Su expected, the Transportation Department also did not expect that so many powerful people would suddenly gather at Longkou Ferry, and they could not afford to offend them. At this time, there was a shortage of ships and skilled workers. The two new tough men said that they were experienced old boatmen who could row and carry. The head of the recruitment department of the Shipping Department took them in without thinking too much. , pointing to the nearest ship channel:

"You guys get on this boat!"

The ship was also loading, and Weng Xing saw a large number of boxes with seals and the word "tribute" written on them.

Some of the boxes were so big and heavy that they had to be lifted by four or five men to get on board. There were two supervisors shouting from the side: "Be careful, if the tribute gift falls into the water, you won't be able to afford the compensation with ten lives!"

Weng Xing secretly sighed in his heart, wondering where this people's fat and anointing came from, and he wanted to donate it to Tianshui City.

It is really a drought that kills people, and a flood that causes waterlogging.

The supervisor added: "I have been told by my superiors that those three boxes contain fragile items, so handle them with care and don't put them at the bottom."

Weng Xing was on his way out, and Weng Su immediately pulled away from the head recruiter and handed him a few coins before he turned against him: "Which company has the highest official rank here?"

The foreman pointed towards the ferry: "It looks like General Xue, the one with the indigo sea beast carved on the bow."

The ferry's transportation capacity is tight, and it's time to determine seniority again. Xue Zongwu's power will certainly have priority.

"Also, this boat next to us is said to be the palace's special envoy." This is the one with the particularly big and heavy box.

Weng Su took out some more broken silver and waved it in front of the foreman: "I heard that the reward given by the noble man is large. Could you please arrange for us to go to General Xue's ship?"

How difficult is this? It’s easy. The big stupid guy also had some tricks up his sleeve, and the recruiting foreman was already used to it. He took the money, waved his hand, and asked someone to take them over to carry the big stuff.

The two of them, one behind the other, carried a fat pig onto the boat. All they saw along the way were indeed guards in light armor and armed with weapons. As soon as any idlers come near, they will be expelled immediately.

I don't know whose slave accidentally dropped two copper coins into the gap of the wooden trestle. He quickly bent down to pick it up, ignoring the guards' scolding.

Xue Wei flew up and kicked him into the water.

However, the Weng brothers crossed the trestle and boarded the boat. They only came to ask questions and then waved them off.

In addition to the 200 elite soldiers that Xue Zongwu was riding on, the ship was also equipped with fifty or sixty handymen - there had to be someone to control the ship, cook the food, carry the cargo, and serve the distinguished guests.

It was this handyman post that the Weng brothers applied for.

The two of them got through easily and put the fat pig into the cargo hold. Weng Xing gave his brother a thumbs up:

"It's indeed his ship. We're on the right ship. Brother, you're really awesome."

Wengsu raised his head and smiled confidently: "Let's go and move other goods quickly."

Don't make the guards suspicious.

The two of them got off the boat and moved four or five times in a row, which was beyond their capabilities.

The last trip was to carry several large wine jars onto the ship. Weng Xing smelled the aroma of wine coming out of the lid and couldn't help but swallowed: "Brother, have you seen that person?"

"That man" refers to Xue Zongwu.

"Not yet, but he's probably already on board. I just saw his bodyguard."

After the supplies were moved, the big ship set sail.

The two brothers climbed onto the deck and looked back. The huge Longkou Ferry became smaller and smaller in their field of vision, and soon disappeared into the mist.

"The ship will take three days, there's no rush." ​​Weng Su patted his brother on the shoulder, "Let's recharge our batteries first and then take action tomorrow night."

It has been five days and five nights since they had a good sleep and a good meal. Assassinating Xue Zongwu is definitely a difficult technical job. They must be well-rested so that they can devote themselves to it with the most full enthusiasm and energy.

In order not to arouse suspicion, they followed the instructions of the boat foreman and completed seven or eight physical tasks in succession, and they were praised.

It was dark, and the river was pitch black.

The two were exhausted and hungry, but the kitchen sent out delicious dishes one after another. Those were for the nobles and guards, not for the boatmen. They could only watch and smell them, swallowing their saliva.

"Let's steal something to eat at night?" Weng Xing couldn't remember how he had fallen from acting on behalf of the heaven to stealing food on the enemy's boat.

But those dishes were really delicious, even if they could only gnaw on a few lard residues!

Weng Su stopped him: "Be firm! Remember our goal, don't make trouble."

After finally finishing work, the two of them ate a few salty steamed buns with hot water, and lay down in the bottom cabin with other servants and fell asleep.

At this time, He Lingchuan and Dong Rui were on the boat behind, about 200 feet away from the Weng brothers.