Fu Song

Chapter 575 Heart Floating
Dai Wei carried a bundle of paper money and hurried towards home.

In a few days, it will be the Ghost Festival. I originally wanted to buy more paper money, ghost vessels, etc. to sacrifice to the ancestors, but now in Tokyo, things like ghost vessels are simply impossible to buy. These paper money, It took me a lot of effort to get it myself.

Thinking of this, Dai Wei felt very sad. In less than a year, the whole of Tokyo has fallen to such a point.

"Old Dai, Old Dai!" There was a shout in his ear, Dai Wei turned his head and saw a man with a knife striding forward, but he was an old acquaintance, Chen Jing, who lived life and death together, and now both of them are in Tokyo Serving in the garrison, they belonged to different commanders. Both of them were battalion generals, commanding thousands of soldiers.

The bag in Chen Jing's hand could tell from its shape that it was something like paper money. Dai Wei couldn't help laughing and said, "We two brothers really have a good understanding. We can meet each other by sending paper money when we go home. You Not worth it?"

Chen Jing chuckled: "In the past few days, we don't want to guard the outer area of ​​Prince Zhao's mansion. Wu Shengjun, his own confidant, has taken care of it. I can't wish for it, otherwise, I have to guard outside the mansion!"

"Wu Shengjun is King Zhao's heart and soul. Except for the internal guards who are in charge of them, they have never been wronged. Why are they even entrusting them with such drudgery as night watch?" Dai Wei was a little surprised. .

"You don't know?"

"What can I know?" Dai Wei spread his hands: "Unlike you, who are responsible for the safety of the dignitaries in the city, I am the leader of a city gate army."

Chen Jing looked around, "I want to know, you have to treat me!"

"You're really hitting the nail on the head! Am I lucky or unlucky today?" Dai Wei laughed.

"Stop talking nonsense, buy me a drink, I can't lose you!" Chen Jing said.

"Why don't you go to my house? Outside, where can you find food easily? Don't mention the buildings that are still open, I really can't afford it!" Dai Wei said.

"Let's go to Zhouqiao!" Chen Jing said.

"Where can you find food?" Dai Wei was surprised.

"There are always fish that slip through the net. Let's go, old craftsmanship, it's rare in Tokyo now." Chen Jing said with a smile.

The so-called State Bridge, whose correct name is Tianhan Bridge, is the intersection of the three royal roads in the south, east, and west of Tokyo. In the early days, government offices, residential buildings, shops, and brothels were distributed around the State Bridge. Gathering here is naturally the most ideal business place for the catering industry. Whether it is staple food or snacks, it really has everything you need. It is one of the most lively places in Tokyo, and it usually operates until about three o'clock at night.

But all this prosperity disappeared as the Liao army broke through the city.

Hundreds of houses around Zhouqiao were burned to the ground, people were killed until rivers of blood flowed, and countless wealth became the spoils of the Liao soldiers. Today's Zhouqiao has long been turned into ruins.

Although the road has been cleaned up, the surrounding area is still a forbidden area for ordinary people because there are too many dead people. Especially at night, not many people dare to wander around in this area at all.

I heard that night walkers can occasionally hear the sound of ghosts crying, and I have also seen terrifying people floating around in this area like the wind, which really scares people to death.

However, Dai Wei and Chen Jing didn't believe these nonsense. They had seen too many dead people in the past two years, and they were numb to seeing them.

From the failure of the Western Expedition to the Western Army, the two fled from Shaanxi Road all the way to Hedong, then fled to Huazhou, and then returned to the capital. It is possible that in that corner, there is a dead body lying down.

Too many people died in the city of Tokyo, and now there are still many cities where even a ghost cannot be found!
As Chen Jing arrived at the ground, it turned out to be a small sunken house. You have to walk down the stone steps for more than ten steps to reach the door. The small dam can hold three or five tables, but of course it is empty now.

Looking at the terrain, Dai Wei also roughly understood why this family was able to escape. The main reason was that it was not convenient to kill. With this skill, it is better to find other houses. Rich people, those Liao people have never seen this prosperous place, but this small stone house is not so eye-catching.

As everyone knows, during peacetime, this small place has to be booked in advance to get a seat.

"Luo's time-honored brand, the batch-cut sheep's head and the spin-fried sheep's white sausage are all excellent." Chen Jing said with a smile.

"Old Chen, you tricked me. Before the war, this family had to start with the same money. Now this New Year's Eve, it would be strange if it didn't double it!" Dai Wei called Qu, but there was no half-distressed look on his face .

He is not short of money now. Speaking of which, King Zhao has always been willing to spend money in order to win over these big soldiers.Officers and veterans like Dai Wei and Chen Jing are even more willing to spend their money.

"It's just three or five times, but the news I know is more than just a small amount of money. You and I are brothers, and I have to talk to you first." Chen Jing said while pounding on the door.

The door opened with a creak, and a lame old man stood in the door. Seeing Chen Jing, he breathed a sigh of relief: "So it's General Chen, please come in, please come in!"

"Old Luo, I brought you a new guest. Brother Dai Wei Dai, the battalion general of Nanxun Gate, if you want to sneak out of the city in the future, you might as well go to Nanxun Gate to find him." Chen Jing said with a smile, looking It seems that he is very familiar with old man Luo. "But today I have to come up with good craftsmanship to make my brother happy."

Old man Luo laughed, showing his big mouth with half of his front teeth missing, and nodded repeatedly to invite the two to sit down.

"General Chen, I have fresh dog meat here today, do you want to have a plate of wine?"

Chen Jing's complexion changed: "Fuck off, is dog meat eaten in Tokyo now? They are all dogs that ate human flesh. You can fool others, but you want to fool me? A sheep's head, two fried sheep's sausages, old man Luo Tou, don't play tricks, or you won't be able to get sheep from me in the future!"

"Don't dare, dare not, didn't I want you to try something new? The taste is really good, dog meat is just wine, the more you drink, the better it is!"

"Get out, get the sheep's head!" Chen Jing scolded with a smile.

On the table was an old teapot with no handle, and a pile of porcelain bowls with holes in them, but they were still clean.Taking out the bowls and filling them with tea, Dai Wei said, "Old Chen, it will be the Ghost Festival soon, is there still a lantern festival today?"

"Make a hammer, if you really want to do it, wouldn't you have done it a long time ago?"

"That's right, I'm afraid that in Tokyo, there are not even a few craftsmen left who can make lamps, let alone lamp mountains!" Dai Wei said with emotion. "Today I wanted to buy some ghost tools, but the craftsmen who made paper are gone. Why do you think the Liao people took these people away?"

"Anyone with a skill will be taken away. This is an order from that empress." Chen Jing shook her head and said, "But the Lantern Festival will not be held this year, it's not because of this."

"What's that for?"

"Two things, one, is it because Xiao Erlang made a general order? Our King Zhao ranks among the top three! Marquis of Killing, do you think many people are very impressed by this matter? Interested?" Chen Jing lowered her voice.

"That's so easy to kill!" Dai Wei shook his head.

"This can't be sure!" Chen Jing said mysteriously: "I heard that the short-lived ghost of Dali Kingdom who had been emperor for a few days was killed by a crossbow from a long distance. That's Dali Kingdom. It is better than our present Zhao Guoqiang, who has been killed by others. Do you think that King Zhao is not afraid? So what kind of lantern festival is not a lantern festival? A cold arrow is flying!"

"That's right!" Dai Wei said, "Xiao Erlang is capable. A wanted warrant and an empty promise make these people panic all day long. I'm afraid everyone looks like an assassin! What if that stupid If Bold can really succeed in making one, and Xiao Erlang has fulfilled his promise, then the world will probably go even crazier."

"If we really want to succeed, Xiao Erlang will definitely fulfill his promise. Doesn't he know the truth about how a thousand pieces of gold can be sold?" Liu Jing said.

"What's the second news? I've heard a little about the news you mentioned. It's not worth a meal today!" Dai Wei said.

Liu Jing nodded, "Over Xinye, our army won a big victory, repelled the attack from the other side, and defended Xinye, you know the news?"

"Of course I know, Baojie's messenger entered the city from my side. What's the matter?"

"Brother, there is a big name here. General Qu is in Xinye, but Dengxian and Biyang are both King Zhao's confidantes. King Zhao hates General Qu for not dying, but this time Dengxian and Biyang are very excited to save Xinye!"

Dai Wei was startled: "Those two have joined General Qu?"

Old man Luo came over with a large tray, a batch of cut sheep's head, two fried white sausages, and a jar of wine.

Chen Jing filled the two cups of wine, took a sip, and frowned at old man Luo: "Are you adding more and more water to this wine?"

"General Chen, there is no other way. Isn't this getting more and more difficult? This means you come, and others come, and they don't even have the wine!"

"Go, go!" Chen Jing waved his hand angrily.

"Old Dai, when I was on duty today, I vaguely heard a wall. I'm afraid this is the reason we were replaced."

"what's up?"

"What happened in Shangjing, the queen has become the Empress Dowager Chengtian!" Chen Jing's voice was as soft as a mosquito's.

Dai Wei's face was a little stiff.

What is the relationship between Empress Xiao Chuo and King Zhao? Naturally, people at their level don't know.

But they all know about the famous Yelumin.

Yelumin is Qin Min,
Qin Min's father and his family were all slaughtered by King Zhao.

Yelumin is now leading the army in Nanyang.

"Doesn't that mean?" Dai Wei's voice trembled a little.

"The Liao Kingdom is very different from ours!" Chen Jing said while munching on mutton, "There is no tradition that women are not allowed to participate in politics. On the contrary, there are many things where women are in power. This time The Empress Zi became the empress dowager, and she is still listening to the government behind the curtain, then Yelumin will definitely tremble."

"We're going to fight among ourselves!" Dai Wei swallowed, leaned back and took a sip of wine, but coughed loudly as he choked himself.

Chen Jing nodded, "Of course, Yelumin has no worries about the future, and he must avenge this bloody revenge. I'm afraid that when Yelumin is ordered to return to the country, we will start a war here again."

Dai Wei reached out and grabbed a piece of mutton, chewing silently.

"Old Dai, we have to figure out a way out first. We are really no match for the wolf-like tigers belonging to the Shan army. And now in this city, those well-informed guys are probably making up their minds!"

"You mean we have to find another way out?"

"Didn't you work under the command of General Qu before?"

Dai Wei blinked, "Old Chen, didn't we meet by chance today? You kid just squatted on me there!"

Chen Jing smiled: "Indeed, I don't know that I am alone. There are many people behind me. Everyone thinks that King Zhao is going to die, but didn't we know General Qu well before? How to win his trust is a problem. We The two fled all the way from Shaanxi Road, so they know the basics, so they can only come to you."

"If the news leaks out, I'm afraid King Zhao will kill us immediately!"

"When the news spreads that the Empress Dowager Chengtian is listening behind the curtain, it will be a question of how many people can listen to him!" Chen Jing sneered: "But first report to General Qu, you can always take advantage of it ,dont you agree?"

"Okay, I'll send someone there right away, but this meal is up to you!"

Chen Jing laughed loudly: "Of course I invite you!"

"Who else is behind you?"

Chen Jing said a few names, and Dai Wei suddenly fell silent.

"Is it enough?"

"Is this considered to be pushing the wall down?"

"It's considered that good will be rewarded with good, and evil will be rewarded with evil!" Chen Jing sneered: "This treacherous minister must die a good death."

After swallowing another piece of mutton, Dai Wei sighed: "We are not good people either."

"We are just little people, just to live, so that our family can have a meal, national affairs, what can we have to do with these little people? What can we decide? It's not like they are just comparing each other!" Chen Jing said angrily: " Is the current Tokyo City still Tokyo City? It’s almost like a big grave.”

"Will it be better if you change people?"

"do not know!"

In the past, there was never a curfew in Tokyo City. Like Zhouqiao, it was always open until the third watch, but now Tokyo has already enforced the curfew.

Of course, for people like Dai Wei and Liu Jing, the curfew is still useless.

In Tokyo city, people of their identities are quite numerous. This night, I don't know how many people are running around, contacting and exchanging news in the dark.

Tokyo City, shrouded in darkness, is about to storm.

(End of this chapter)