Sui and Tang Dynasty Generals

Chapter 26 It turns out that he is one of us

As the wind blew across the plain, everyone in the Fuji family, whether it was Grandpa or Old Liu and others, all saw clearly that thick smoke suddenly rose in Kuang City.

Obviously, the rebel army outside the city had broken through the city gate and entered Kuangcheng.

The thick smoke rising into the sky seemed to foreshadow the rebels' revelry, but conversely, it also foreshadowed the coming disaster for the people in the city.

The people of the Fu family who saw this scene didn't know whether they should be fortunate or unfortunate. Although they did not enter the city, they could be killed by these men at any time.

Looking at the men around them whose eyes revealed greed and cruelty, the people in the Fu family did not expect that what Fu Zihou said was right.

Something really happened in Kuangcheng!
It's just that this sudden change happened too quickly and there was no time to escape. Fu Zihou had already discovered the clues, but he couldn't help being implicated by them.

Soon.

As seven or eight people on horseback came over in the distance, the hearts of the Fu family members, which had finally calmed down, became tense again.

"Boy, don't lie to me!"

The man on horseback saw the general coming, turned around and looked at Fu Zihou with a ferocious expression.

Seeing this, Fu Zihou said nothing, but just bowed to the man.

After looking up, Fu Zihou breathed a sigh of relief to avoid appearing panic. Then he saw that most of the people riding horses were wearing armor, and there was a scholar wearing silk clothes, holding his sword.

When the leading general arrived, the man who had spoken to him before rode his horse to make way and lowered his head humbly.

Fu Zihou knew that this time he was going to meet a big shot from the other side.

Cao Zhan glanced at his general, then reined in his horse and looked at Cui Luxing beside him, both of them somewhat puzzled.

"Who are you? We don't recognize this sword!"

Cao Zhan looked at Fu Zihou and asked.

If he hadn't seen the unusualness of the sword and heard about it from his old friend in Tuen County, and if he and Cui Luxing hadn't been unable to bear the commander-in-chief Yan Kan's indulgence of his subordinates in burning, killing and looting, they would have come here specifically to inquire.

At this moment, looking at this family of all ages, he and Cui Luxing had already determined that they did not know each other, and judging from the clothes of the old and weak in this family, they did not seem to be from a large family.

"General! My name is Zihou, the son of the Fu family, from Huaiyang. This sword was given to me by my father!"

Fu Zihou explained softly.

As he was speaking, Fu Zihou had already seen that the man on horseback, when he heard the general's words and realized that he had lied to him, was startled, anger appeared on his face, and he looked at him viciously.

Fu Zihou didn't care. He had already seen the rebel general, and from observing the people around him, it seemed that this general was quite prestigious among the rebels.

"I hope the general will forgive me. If Zihou had not said that he was an old friend and had taken out this sword, I'm afraid that all of Zihou's family would have died!"

Fu Zihou looked at the general, bowed and explained why he used the sword to deceive people.

Fu Zihou knew very well that with the arrival of this general, his previous lies had been self-defeating. If he continued to tell the previous lies, it would only cause more and more trouble. It would be better to be open and honest.

"Then why did you ask me to wait?"

When Cao Zhan heard what Fu Zihou said, he started to ask. He couldn't help being a little surprised to see Fu Zihou being so frank. While he was speaking, he saw the generals beside him gritting their teeth.

Cao Zhan also knew that without any other reason, he would not be able to save the lives of this family if his generals were angry.

Especially to save this funny, courageous and smart boy!
However, just as Cao Zhan finished speaking, a voice emerged from the side.

"But how do you know that if we talk about old friends from Tuen County, we will come here?"

The person who spoke was Cui Luxing, who was wearing a silk dress. Unlike Cao Zhan, who was wearing armor, Cui Luxing noticed a place that Cao Zhan had overlooked.

That is why this young man named Fu Zihou specifically said that he was an old friend from Tuen County!!!

This made Cui Luxing very confused, especially when he saw this whole family, young and old, all of whom were strangers. The reason why he and Cao Zhan came here was because they saw Jian and heard that he was an old acquaintance from Tuen County!
"Reply to this lord! This is why Zihou wants to see the general!"

Fu Zihou didn't know Cui Luxing's name, but seeing Cui Luxing holding his sword, he knew that he must be the general's confidant, so he did not dare to neglect him.

"Just now, Zihou and his family saw someone attacking Kuangcheng, and they instinctively avoided the war. But then, Zihou remembered his uncle and guessed that the people his uncle had fled to before must be you, so he stopped!"

As Fu Zihou spoke, he looked at the man on horseback who wanted to kill him.

"Your Excellency must have seen Zihou stop just now, and Zihou never drew his sword! Your Excellency, you can testify for Zihou!"

Fu Zihou ignored the man's eyes that wanted to kill him and instead asked him to testify for him.

The man on horseback who was deceived by Fu Zihou did not expect that Fu Zihou would have the courage to mention him. However, when he saw the looks of General Cao and Lord Cui, he thought about it, looked at Fu Zihou, and nodded reluctantly.

Just now he did see this kid stop while running, and he was not panicked when he saw them coming, and he didn't draw his sword.

"Who is your uncle? Who did he seek refuge with before?"

Cao Zhan and Cui Xinglu looked at each other and wondered if it was someone from the army. So they looked at Fu Zihou and asked.

"My uncle's name is Fu Hong! The one who came to seek refuge..."

Fu Zihou paused here, looked at Cao Zhan and Cui Luxing, and then looked at each other in confusion, as if they didn't know any Fu Hong.

Seeing this, Fu Zihou did not find it strange, but at this moment, his heartbeat still accelerated. Fu Zihou knew the consequences of his wrong guess.

This concerns the lives and safety of my family!

Aweng, Zhang, Tao, Tai, as well as Liu Lao and Fu Zhi, who were standing behind Fu Zihou, thought of Wei Qilin, to whom Fu Hong had gone for refuge, and all looked at the people around them with some worry.

I don’t know if these people are Wei Qilin’s men.

Just as everyone in the Fu family was worried, in the gazes of Cao Zhan, Cui Luxing, and the surrounding rebels, Fu Zihou finally revealed the name of the person his uncle had gone to.

"The person my uncle went to seek refuge with was Lu Mingyue!"

Fu Zihou said to Cao Zhan.

Hearing this, Cao Zhan and Cui Luxing looked at each other in surprise.

Not only Cao Zhan and Cui Luxing, but even the man on horseback who had just glared at Fu Zihou and wished he could cut him into pieces, was stunned. It seemed that they had not expected that this family was actually their own.

At this time, the anger on the man's face gradually dissipated.

Similarly, the people of the Fu family also had their eyes wide open and looked stunned. In fact, compared to Cao Zhan, Cui Luxing and others, the people of the Fu family were more suspicious of whether they had heard it wrongly.

Lu what? Lu what Mingyue? Lu Mingyue?
Who is Lu Mingyue? Who is Lu Mingyue?

The person that Fu Hong went to seek refuge with was clearly named Wei Qilin!

At this time, the Fu family members were the most confused of all. You have to know that more than a month ago, Fu Hong told them personally at home that he was going to Pengcheng to assist Wei Qilin in starting an uprising.

And now, Fu Zihou actually said that it was a person named Lu Mingyue!

Before the Fu family could correct Fu Zihou's mistake, they saw the scholar in silk clothes looking at the Cao general, and then both of them nodded. This scene made Aweng, Tao, Liu Lao and others stunned.

What was going on? Why did they nod? What did nodding mean? Also, why did all these men who were so ferocious just now become so kind now?

What exactly is going on?

Everyone in the Fu family was a little confused at the moment, looking at the rebels around them with bewildered faces.

the other side.

Cui Luxing, who was riding a horse, looked at Cao Zhan. When Fu Zihou said Lu Mingyue's name, Cui Luxing had already roughly believed what Fu Zihou said.

After all, the name Lu Mingyue had disappeared in the north for nearly a year, and here was Huaiyang County in the south. If he was not one of us, how could he suddenly say Lu Mingyue's name?

But looking at the reactions of the old and weak, he felt something strange. Cui Luxing thought about it and then looked at Fu Zihou with some concern.

"Neither of us has ever heard of a man named Fu Hong in the army. Do you have any evidence?"

Cui Xingren asked.

Fu Zihou also knew that Cui Luxing must still be a little confused when he saw the expressions of Aweng and others.

"My uncle didn't leave any evidence. He only said that if the plan failed, it would bring disaster to our family, so he asked us to go to the north to hide as soon as possible! The only proof may be the circular letter as evidence!"

As Fu Zihou spoke, he turned around and asked his mother to take out the circular.

Looking at his confused mother, grandpa, Zhang and others, even Old Liu, Fu Zhi and Tai were looking at him in a daze, and Fu Zihou had no time to explain.

"Grandfather, mother, don't worry! These are the people that uncle has taken refuge with. They are one of our own! Don't panic!"

Fu Zihou reminded softly, then exchanged a glance with Mr. Liu.

“It turns out they are all one of us!”

Zhang also reacted at this time, and quickly patted herself with a sigh of relief, looked at Cao Zhan, and nagging that if her husband Fu Hong had not insisted on starting a rebellion, her family would not have to move and flee!

Throughout her words, Zhang kept talking about the past days, and how comfortable they were.

Zhang's nagging character played a big role at this time. Hearing Zhang's carefree voice as usual, Aung, Tao and Tai were no longer as nervous as before.

The other men around also understood what Zhang said. After all, everyone saw that the family had a lot of luggage, including a bundle of woolen quilts. This was enough to prove that the family was not fleeing from hunger and cold.

Even Cao Zhan and Cui Luxing were listening to Zhang's nagging and were no longer on guard.

"Here is the circular, please take a look, sir!"

Fu Zihou took the circular from his mother and quickly brought it to Cui Luxing and handed it to him with both hands.

At present, Fu Zihou has done his best to save his family from danger.

Although the circular stated the whereabouts of the Fu family, and even stated that they were the Li family in Xin County, it was the only evidence that was easiest to believe at the moment.

In the Western Han Dynasty, Xin County belonged to Qinghe Prefecture. In the Eastern Han Dynasty, it was changed to Bohai Prefecture. In the Sui Dynasty, it was changed to Xindu Prefecture.
But no matter how it changes, Xin County belongs to the territory of Hebei.

Fu Zihou didn't care about so many things. As long as he got to Xin County, he would have the protection of the Li family. He believed that this small matter would not be dangerous as it was so far away from Xin County.

Could it be that these people are seeking revenge and have even chased us all the way to Xin County?
"Xin County!"

After reading the circular, Cui Luxing gave it to Cao Zhan, and then the two of them completely trusted Fu Zihou.

"He is one of our own! Did your uncle say anything else?"

While asking, Cui Luxing returned the sword in his hand to Fu Zihou.

Although Cui Luxing was also amazed by the sword in his hand, since the person was a family member of his own family, Cui Luxing could not take the sword away, not to mention that he was a member of the Cui family.

"Uncle didn't say much, just about attacking Wanqiu City! It seems to be related to the Xie family banquet!"

Fu Zihou took back his sword with both hands, put it on, and then bowed to Cui Luxing.

"May I ask what your name is, General? If I see you in the future, I can mention what happened today!"

Fu Zihou asked curiously.

Although he felt that these people would not go to Xin County to seek revenge just because of such a small matter, Fu Zihou still kept a backup plan just in case.

When we get to Xin County in the future, tell the Li family the names of these two people, and tell the Li family that if they hear these two people looking for their Fu family in the future, they should say that their Fu family has left and is no longer in Xin County.

"Wanqiu, Xie family banquet..."

After hearing Fu Zihou's words, Cui Luxing and Cao Zhan were completely relieved. They calculated the time and looked at the present time.

Fu Hong is not one of them, so how could this family of old and weak know so much!

If they knew that the leader of their army was Lu Mingyue, there would be very few people! Then the only people who knew that Lu Mingyue was planning to attack Wanqiu during the Xie family banquet were his closest confidants.

Although he didn't know Fu Hong, he must be someone Lu Mingyue trusted deeply in Huaiyang County!

"Boling Cui family, Cui Xingxing!"

Cui Luxing thought about it and did not hide it. Although he had always kept a low profile in the military camp, he was now surrounded by his confidants.

"Cao Zhan!"

Like Cui Luxing, Cao Zhan was initially confused about who "Fu Hong" was and why he had never heard of this name. However, as he asked and listened to Fu Zihou's story, Cao Zhan realized that Fu Hong must be Lu Mingyue's confidant and held a very high position.

To start a rebellion outside, one must rely on making many friends. Cao Zhan, who led the troops, naturally knew this truth.

Not to mention, the mere fact that he is Lu Mingyue's confidant is enough for Cao Zhan to express his goodwill.

"Cao Zhan, Cui Xingli?"

Fu Zihou heard the name. Cao Zhan was okay, but Cui Luxing, apart from being surprised that he was from the famous Cui family, he felt vaguely familiar with it.

But Fu Zihou, who couldn't remember it at the moment, could only bow and thank him, and said that he would let his uncle know when he saw him in the future.

"Let's go! Go north all the way. If you pass Qinghe and pass Gaojibo, tell anyone who blocks your way my name!"

Cao Zhan nodded and looked at Kuangcheng behind him. He knew that as a deputy general, he had to enter the city early no matter what. So he asked the Fu family members in front of him to leave early and kindly reminded them.

"Thank you, General!"

Fu Zihou bowed with gratitude, then watched the group of men on horseback leave and ride their horses towards Kuangcheng.

Until this moment, after escaping danger, Fu Zihou finally breathed a sigh of relief and felt completely at ease.

Turning around, he found his family members looking at each other in surprise. Fu Zihou couldn't help but laugh. He knew that his family members were confused, but it was not appropriate to explain too much at the moment. He had to get on the ferry and leave as soon as possible before the rebels could react!

(End of this chapter)