Wu Song and Shi Xiu are sworn brothers, but only river crabs are allowed, no sorrow is allowed.
Suddenly, a troop of Western Xia soldiers appeared in front! There were over a dozen of them.
Zheng Fei couldn't help but feel a little nervous, although he had the proof letter left by Huang Wuquan before his departure, it was still unknown whether it would work or not.
Zheng Fei and Wang Jin exchanged a glance, slowed down the speed of their mounts, put on a calm appearance, and slowly approached.
Zheng Fei simultaneously clenched a large ingot of silver in his palm.
As long as these Western Xia soldiers were intentionally making things difficult, they would quickly hand over the silver. This kind of situation was not uncommon on the road. Huang Wugong's approach was effective, and he had to try it out for himself.
Those Western Xia soldiers were getting closer and closer.
Zheng Fei obviously felt the gaze of several Western Xia soldiers riding on horses sizing him up.
Zheng Fei was nervous.
"Halt! Who are you?" shouted a Xixia soldier who appeared to be the leader, in fluent Chinese.
Zheng Fei calmed his nerves, and together with Wang Jin, they dismounted their horses. He took two steps forward, beaming with a smile, and retrieved a letter from his bosom, handing it over to the Western Xia soldier on horseback, saying: "Sir, I'm just a merchant's assistant. A few days ago, we encountered bandits and suffered some injuries. Now that we've recovered, we want to catch up with our merchant group. This is a certificate issued by the official of Tucheng Town and our merchant leader together. Please take a look."
The Western Xia soldier looked at Zheng Fei, then glanced at Wang Jin. After seeing the big knife scar on Wang Jin's face, he couldn't help but frown. He took over the letter and glanced at it briefly, just about to speak when he saw this Han person hand him another thing. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a large silver ingot.
The Western Xia soldier's expression suddenly relaxed, and he took the silver ingot with a satisfied look. His tone softened as he spoke in broken Mandarin to Zheng Fei, "So that's how it is, so it's from Old Huang's family after all. Never mind, you can continue on your way."
After finishing speaking, he returned the letter to Zheng Fei. Zheng Fei nodded and bowed as he took it back, finally feeling a sense of relief in his heart.
The Western Xia army continued to advance, Zheng Fei and Wang Jin stood on the side of the road holding their horses, waiting for these people to pass before getting back on horseback to hurry along.
But just then, Wang Jin beside him softly exclaimed, "Huh?"
Zheng Fei slightly turned his head and saw that Wang Jin was intently staring at the back of those Western Xia cavalrymen, a look of surprise on his face.
Zheng Fei followed Wang Jin's line of sight and looked over.
Behind the horse team, there were originally several long ropes pulled, and at the end of the long rope, there was a group of gray-headed and dusty-faced people.
These people, both men and women, had their hands tied up with long ropes and were being dragged away, stumbling and staggering.
Zheng Fei knew that these were so-called Song Dynasty spies captured by these Western Xia soldiers from who-knows-where.
They were said to be detectives, but in fact they were just some unarmed and scattered merchants.
These Western Xia soldiers captured them, and they were just after their money, a group of people more thieving than the horse thieves.
Zheng Fei had encountered such scenes many times before on his way here.
Huang Wuquan and others had long been accustomed to being in charge, every time Zheng Fei could only helplessly lower his head, alone with no one by his side, he couldn't do anything.
This is no secret, Wang Jin should have known long ago, what's going on today?
Zheng Fei Zheng was puzzled, and then he heard Wang Jin say in a low voice,
"Master, the young man in grey clothes at the back is a disciple I taught when I was in the Yan'an Prefecture Army."
Zheng Fei was taken aback, could there be such a coincidence? He looked at Wang Jin's expression again and saw that his eyes were flickering with uncertainty, apparently he really wanted to save this person.
Zheng Fei quietly raised his head and looked at the Western Xia soldiers again, each of them sturdy and powerful, with steel knives at their waists, riding motionless on horseback, clearly seasoned veterans who had been through many battles.
There are only two people on our side, one is myself, a half-bottle of oil, and the other is Wang Jin with injuries, the strength difference is too great!
Zheng Fei shook his head slightly towards Wang Jin.
Wang Jin sighed and lowered his head again.
As Wang Jin's apprentice walked by his side, Zheng Fei looked up and took a glance, and to his surprise, his eyes lit up.
This person, although with a dusty and tired face, still can't hide his tall and handsome figure. He looks like he's only 21 or 22 years old, with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, looking dignified and majestic.
His feet seemed to be injured, and he was pulled forward with a rope, limping and staggering.
As he walked past Zheng Fei and Wang Jin, he numbly glanced at Zheng Fei, then looked at Wang Jin's lowered head, his eyes seeming somewhat perplexed, but was immediately pulled away by the long rope.
After everyone has passed 100 meters away
Zheng Fei arrived at the middle of the road and looked at the backs of those people.
Wang Jin spoke up beside Zheng Fei, "That man is half my disciple. A year ago when I met him in Yan'an Prefecture, he was suffering from a serious illness and was on the verge of death. My mother took pity on him and ordered me to save him. After he recovered, I also started teaching him martial arts. He's mediocre at staff techniques, but his archery skills are incredibly gifted. I even found him a good archery master in the army, and within a few months, no one dared to teach him anymore - it was truly impressive! The day I received news and hastily escaped Yan'an Prefecture, I didn't have time to inform him, but unexpectedly, we met again today."
Wang Jin said no more and just watched their backs.
Zheng Fei let out a sigh in his heart. Wang Jin seemed like a rough and unrefined person, but he was actually very astute. Just now, not a single word about rescuing his disciple had been mentioned, yet every sentence was emotionally charged. The reason for this was simply that he didn't want to put himself in harm's way. After all, the other side had fifteen fierce soldiers, while they only had two people on their side, and it was clear that they were no match for them. If Wang Jin were alone now, he would have definitely risked his life to rescue him by now.
Zheng Fei made up his mind, turned over and mounted his horse. Under Wang Jin's gaze, he pulled the reins, and the horse's head turned straight towards that team of people and horses.
"Go, find a way, save your apprentice."
Wang Jin's spirit was stirred! His face showed a look of excitement, and he immediately turned over, mounted his horse, and turned the horse's head.
The two of them quietly followed behind, being extremely cautious along the way, not daring to get too close and be discovered.
The sky gradually darkened, and the Western Xia army finally stopped their cavalry, starting to set up torches, apparently preparing to spend the night on the spot.
Zheng Fei and Wang Jin tied their horses far away, the two of them crouched on a high ground, quietly observing the movements of the Western Xia soldiers.
Only fifteen Western Xia soldiers were seen
There were three men from three directions surrounding the captives, sitting on the ground guarding the captives.
Three or four people were in charge of starting the fire and cooking.
The remaining few sat beside the bonfire,
The person in the middle is obviously the leader.
Zheng Fei furrowed his brow as he watched their movements, thinking about what action to take.
The best opportunity is right in front of us, if we don't take action now, these Western Xia soldiers will probably rush back to their camp.
Zheng Fei looked at Wang Jin and saw that Wang Jin was also frowning, apparently without a better solution.
Zheng Fei suddenly had an idea and asked Wang Jin, "How far is the nearest town from here?"
Wang Jin thought for a moment and said, "According to our route here, galloping north for two hours will have a town."
Zheng Fei nodded, "You immediately ride a horse to that town, use both horses, buy two jars of good wine, and get more anesthetic!"
Wang Jin's eyes lit up, "Master, your meaning is......"
Zheng Fei smiled slightly, "Tonight we'll get your brother's birthdate... no, that's not it, is to get your younger brother... ah yes, what's your brother's name again?"
Wang Jin said, "My apprentice is named Pang Wanchun. The soldiers in the army gave him a nickname, 'Little Yang Yubao'."
Wang Jin said, his body retreated downward, and then he got up and rushed towards the direction of the horse, it can be seen how eager he was to rescue his apprentice.
Zheng Fei was stunned, thoroughly stunned. He stared blankly at the people in the distance, trying to identify Wang Jin's apprentice from among the captives.
Good grief, can't you just leave me alone?
Who is Pang Manchun?
Nickname "Little Yang Liu". He is a general under Fang La, and in the battle of Liangshanbo against Fang La, he shot and killed seven people: Shi Jin, Shi Xiu, Chen Da, Yang Chun, Li Zhong, Xue Yong, and Ou Peng! It was a great nightmare for the heroes of Liangshan!
Wang Jin unexpectedly turned out to be his lifesaver and half a master?
But Pang Wan Chun later actually shot and killed his own sworn brother Shi Jin?
Zheng Fei felt an empty feeling rising from his lungs.
Is this world too crazy or did Shi Nai'an intentionally obscure the relationship between these two sworn brothers?
No matter what, I've decided to save this person!
A flash of insight appeared in Zheng Fei's eyes.
Since Laozi came into this world,
Your master's brothers only allow you to have river crabs! Not allowed to have cups!
