Chapter 27: Escorting Military Pay

After chatting for a while, Ying Yi gradually got to know Wang Zhongguan a little bit.

Most of these eunuchs are also lonely people. In the palace, there was still the same eunuch to communicate with, but after he came out, people avoided him and secretly despised him. Now when I was chatting with Ying Yi, I was incredibly talkative.

What they were talking about was either some anecdotes about the capital, or dirty information about the civil and military ministers of the DPRK and China. It was refreshing to Ying Yi.

"Both our family and Zhao Qianhu agreed to your plan."

Wang Zhongguan said about this: "You lead the soldiers to a dark place, and our family will go with you. Zhao Qianhu and his people will hold off the thieves in the open."

When Ying Yi heard this, he paused and said, "Will the Lieutenant Commander also come with me?"

Zhongguan Wang said in a low voice: "Our family is not afraid of people's jokes, but we are afraid of death. Zhao Qianhu wants to hold back the thieves. If there is an accident and weapons are used, our family cannot bear it."

When Ying Yi heard this, he couldn't help but smile to himself.

This is quite honest.

Just as he was talking, Zhao Qianhu came over there.

"Ying Baihu!"

Zhao Qianhu came closer and said hello, "You must already know that Wang Zhongguan and I agree with your plan. Time is tight, and we don't know when the bandits will come. Quickly change the carriages and horses, and you will set off immediately. , don’t delay.”

Ying Yi breathed a long sigh of relief, clasped his fists seriously and said, "But it depends on Qianhu's orders."

Then Ying Yi called up the soldiers who had just rested for less than a moment and began to change vehicles.

Two million taels of silver sounded like a lot, but in fact it only filled forty boxes. There is no need to bother, just exchange the whole car. The empty car brought by Ying Yi will be given to Jin Yiwei, and Jin Yiwei's car and horses filled with silver will be given to Ying Yi.

After a while, it was replaced.

Then Jin Yiwei began to fill some stones into the empty boxes of the empty carriage, and Ying Yi was about to set off immediately.

The sky has begun to turn white, and the sun is about to rise in the east.

At this time, Liu Yun trotted over and shouted: "Qianhu, a bandit has been found!"

Suddenly, everyone around them looked over.

Liu Yun said: "I just received a report from the scouting post. The bandit cavalry has arrived ten miles away. It should be almost five miles away now."

Zhao Qianhu took a deep breath and shouted: "Gather immediately and get ready."

Then he said to Ying Yi: "Ying Baihu, leave quickly."

"Come on, hurry up!" Wang Zhongguan was the first to be unable to hold himself back and screamed: "Hu Miao, where are we? Hurry up, hurry up!"

Ying Yi was speechless. He didn't even see the thief. He jumped when he heard the news. This Wang Zhongguan was really afraid of death.

Ying Yi hurriedly said: "Zhongguan, don't panic. We are taking a small road, there is no need to rush."

Wang Zhongguan stamped his feet and said: "You are still lingering, our family is very worried!"

Ying Yi commanded more than 200 men and 30 carriages and set off slowly. He asked Zheng Liu to go to the front to open the way, while he held the line from behind. The mountain road is difficult to travel, and the carriage is not as empty as before. At this time, the carriage is heavy and needs people to push it when encountering obstacles.

As for Wang Zhongguan, he has long disappeared.

As the supervising eunuch, he took fifty Dongchang fans and ran to the front with him.

Ying Yi was not in a hurry. Although the bandits had arrived, they still had several miles to go. Besides, this is the side of a mountain and the road is difficult. It's hard to win the day, and it's the same for thieves. What's more, there are more than 1,600 Jin Yiwei to restrain them.

Riding on the horse, Ying Yi felt extremely relaxed. Many of his calculations have now come true. The money has also arrived right under your nose. Although it hasn't fallen into the bag yet, it will happen sooner or later.

There were faint shouts and shouts from behind, thinking that the bandits had arrived. But that's all. Even Ying Yi's back couldn't be seen by Liu Tie. Ying Yi only hoped that Zhao Qianhu could delay for a little longer. Although he didn't take the bandits seriously, it would not be a good thing if he was tricked by the bandits.

After walking around several hillsides and passing through mountain trails, Ying Yi and his party left behind Erlang Mountain and entered the wilderness.

Wang Zhongguan hurried back from the front with a quick horse, and said with some worry: "I don't know how many bandits have come. If there are more than one group of people, our family looks at the vastness of the wilderness, I'm afraid..."

Ying Yi said: "Don't worry, Lieutenant Commander, I have already made preparations."

He called Zhou Li: "Take two men with small flags to explore the road ahead. Only take small paths. If you see any trace of the bandits, report back immediately."

Zhou Li nodded, responded with a shout, and left with two small flags.

Ying Yicai said to Wang Zhongguan: "We only take the small road. Although it will delay some time, it is safer. Besides, there are detective sentries in front, so even if we encounter bandits, we will have time to react."

"That's good, that's good."

Wang Zhongguan patted his chest: "Our family is so scared! It's a matter of life and death, and our family is naturally timid."

"It's human nature." Although Wang Zhongguan did exaggerate a bit, it was indeed human nature. Is there anyone who is not afraid of death? Wang Zhongguan is not the righteous Wen Tianxiang.

"We'd better go with you. The situation ahead is not good, and we are worried and empty. We are afraid that thieves will suddenly appear." Wang Zhongguan said.

Ying Yi smiled and said, "The middle officer is free to do so."

Ying Yi looked back at Erlang Mountain and wondered what was going on on the other side of the mountain. I wonder how long Zhao Qianhu can hold off.

He himself is not afraid, but this money must not be lost. At first, Ying Yi's thoughts were a little vague. It's getting clearer and brighter now. This money may be of great use.

In silence, the carriages and horses sparkled, and two hours passed like this.

Ying Yi was okay, but everyone else was tensing up every minute and every second. Especially Wang Zhongguan, he was like a frightened bird, shouting at the slightest movement.

Ying Yi looked ahead and called Zheng Liu: "How long is it to Ye County?"

Zheng Liu looked a little tired. He didn't sleep last night and was on his way in a hurry today. He was frightened and even a tough man couldn't be in high spirits. Of course, except Ying Yi.

Zheng Liudao: "It will take at least three hours."

Ying Yi nodded and told: "Brothers, please cheer up. The closer you get to the end, the more vigilant you must be. A person who travels a hundred miles is half a mile. If we fall short halfway, you and I will be guilty."

Zheng Liushen thought so, clasped his fists and said, "Brother Ying, don't worry, I'll go right away."

He galloped forward and shouted to cheer up the soldiers.

And Ying Yi kept looking forward, muttering secretly in his heart: "Why is there no news about Zhou Li..."

While he was thinking about it, Ying Yi's ears twitched slightly, and suddenly he turned his head. With his eyes far away, he could vaguely see yellow dust rising into the sky. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart: "The ones in front didn't wait, but the ones behind did."

He reined in his horse and stopped, beckoning Lian Biao over: "There are uninvited guests behind us. Keep your morale steady and ask them to keep walking without stopping."

Wang Zhongguan listened clearly and couldn't help but turned pale in shock: "What's coming from behind?!"