Chapter 26 North Army

Jingkou is bordered by the Great River in the north and the steep mountains in the south. The situation is dangerous and has been important to soldiers since ancient times. The most powerful Beifu army in the Eastern Jin Dynasty was stationed here.

The imperial court has not stopped in recent years. Either this rebellion or the uprising, even many prosperous towns in the past have become depressed.

However, because of the existence of the Beifu Army, Jingkou has not been greatly affected. There are still people coming and going on the streets, and restaurants and teahouses are also operating as usual. There are even many young women in red and green to attract guests in the streets and alleys to see their frivolous behavior. You don't need to ask, you know what they do.

Lu Qiang is the first time to be in an ancient town, and everything is so novel to him. Walking on the street, you can't help but look around like a local bun.

At first, he also had the courage to face others, but soon he found that the people here were really as he thought, and no one could recognize him as the deposed emperor. Looking at him, in addition to being surprised by his tall figure, all that was left was to despise his beggar-like clothes.

What puzzled Lu Qiang was that Brother Zhou clearly said that he was an officer, but he did not take him in from the gate, but found a remote path to sneak into the city. When walking on the street, he also covered most of his face with a big hat, as if he were afraid of being recognized.

Lu Qiang is not a talkative person. Although his heart is full of doubts, he just quietly follows Brother Zhou.

Jingkou is not too big. After passing through the two more prosperous streets, pedestrians on the streets gradually become scarce. Most of the houses on both sides are also made of adobe, and there are no tall red walls and green tiles in the center of Fucheng. Obviously, it is a place where ordinary people live.

After entering the city, Brother Zhou rarely talked to Lu Qiang and walked silently all the time.

Lu Qiang has already felt his nervous mood. Gradually, Lu Qiang understood that Brother Zhou should really be avoiding officers and soldiers like himself, but didn't he say that he was an officer? Why are officers afraid of officers and soldiers?

After walking for a while, Brother Zhou and Lu Qiang finally stopped in front of a courtyard. Brother Zhou looked left and right, then raised his hand and knocked on the door a few times.

Soon, the door was opened, and a young man stretched out his head from inside. When he saw the knocker, his face suddenly looked happy.

"Week school... Big brother is back, come in quickly"

Seeing that Brother Zhou was still followed by a person, the young man cleverly changed the name of Brother Zhou.

Brother Zhou didn't say anything and flashed in. After Lu Qiang followed him, the young man looked out again and made sure that no one was following him before closing the door again.

The yard is not big. More than a dozen big men dressed in ordinary people's clothes, but tall and armed with weapons are scattered in every corner, which seems to be on alert.

In the middle are three low grass houses. With Brother Zhou's entry, several people came out of the grass house.

Brother Zhou nodded to them and then asked, "Is General Liu there?"

A strong man with a scar on his face shook his head and said, "Sarred generals don't know you're coming back, but I guess it's almost there. Is this one?"

Several people's eyes were focused on Lu Qiang at this time.

Brother Zhou turned around and pulled Lu Qiang and said to everyone, "This is the Lu Qiang brother, my lifesaver, and everyone will do the same to him in the future."

Then he pointed to the crowd and said to Lu Qiang, "These are my good brothers. Everyone should be closer in the future."

Speaking of this, Brother Zhou became serious and asked, "Is there any unusual behavior recently? Did the court send someone to come?

Among the few people, the scholar-like man smiled and said, "The court sent Huan Xiu to command the army, but it was not so easy for that the fool to lead our Beifu army. After going to the barracks, he went back to the city."

"Didn't you arrest anyone?"

"That's not"

Hearing this, Brother Zhou's face finally eased, pointed to the strong man with a scar on his face, and said to Lu Qiang, "This is an iron war, a famous fierce man of the Beifu army..."

"Iron War"

The name is interesting. I remember that the top ten villains in the peerless double pride seem to have a man called Crazy Lion Iron War.

Lu Qiang did not dare to neglect and humilit everyone by learning how they looked.

In addition to the iron war, the young man who opened the door was Zhao Zigui, Fan Cheng with a bookish face, and the last one was Zhou Andao, Brother Zhou's own brother. And his real name is Zhou Anmu.

When several people heard that Lu Qiang was the lifesaver of Brother Zhou, they immediately became enthusiastic. After letting the two into the house, the wine and vegetables were immediately brought up.

Zhou Anmu was also polite. He pulled Lu Qiang to sit down, picked up the wine bowl and took a big sip, then grabbed the meat and ate it.

Lu Qiang was a little distracted, because he suddenly remembered something. The Beifu Army in their mouth would not be the Beifu Army known as the strongest army in the imperial court, right?

When he was in the palace, he asked Zhao Xiu about the army and knew that the most powerful army in the court was the Beifu Army, but due to the special situation at that time, he did not ask in detail. But I didn't expect to meet people in the Beifu army here. So, Brother Zhou is also an officer of the Beifu Army?

"Brother Lu, why don't you eat it? Yo! Is this little guy hungry, right?

Lu Qiang was still in a daze, but the mountain leopard in his arms did not dry. He smelled the meat, struggled to get out of Lu Qiang's arms and shouted at the meat on the table.

Zhou Anmu said and took the hill leopard from Lu Qiang, grabbed a piece of beef and handed it to the little guy. Then put it on the ground and let it eat by itself.

Lu Qiang did not interfere with Brother Zhou's movements and asked carefully, "Brother Zhou, you... Is it from the Beifu Army?

After eating and drinking a few sips, Zhou Anmu also had a bottom in his stomach. He wiped his mouth and said to Lu Qiang, "Brother Lu, it's not that the eldest brother intends to hide it from you. It's really important. However, when I arrived here, my brother didn't want to hide it from you anymore. Yes, we are all from the Beifu army. The brothers gathered together to discuss how to overthrow Huan Xuan, the thief and restore our Jin Dynasty."

Overthrow Huan Xuan and restore the Jin room?

Hearing these words, Lu Qiang stood up suddenly, widened his eyes, and looked at Zhou Anmu in disbelief. No wonder he is like a thief. It turns out that he is going to rebel!

I thought that Huan Xuan had controlled the power of the government and the army was also his cronies, but he never thought that the strongest Beifu army was plotting to overthrow him. Did he hear that right? If so, you have really come to the right place.

Seeing that Lu Qiang's strange expression, everyone thought that Lu Qiang was afraid, and Fan Cheng beside him couldn't help quietly winking at Iron War.

Tie Zhan nodded imperceptiblely, and then slowly rubbed behind Lu Qiang, looked at Lu Qiang's neck with fierce eyes, and his hand was held on the handle of the knife.

Lu Qiang didn't know what happened next to him, and his mind was still turning his mind quickly.

It turns out that there are really people loyal to me in this dynasty, and more gratifying people in the army. Should I tell them my true identity? But I have no evidence to say that I am the emperor. Do they believe it? Besides, if they don't succeed, won't they expose themselves?

Zhou Anmu has seen the action of the iron war, but did not stop it. Although he is very grateful to Lu Qiang, this is no longer his business. Once the incident is revealed, I don't know how many people will lose their heads, so he would rather be the unjust person than let Lu Qiang bring the news out.

"Brother Zhou, can you count me as one?"

Just as half of the knife of the Iron War had been pulled out, Lu Qiang suddenly opened his mouth.

"Aren't you afraid of losing your head?"

Hearing Lu Qiang's words, Zhou Anmu immediately stopped the iron war with his eyes, and then stared at Lu Qiang and asked.

Although he didn't know who was behind him, Lu Qiang, who had woken up, suddenly found that the mountain leopard, who was eating, raised his teeth behind him. He knew that it was a warning.

One person and one beast are together every day. Lu Qiang knows that the little guy will only have this expression when he is angry. At the same time, he also sees something inexplicable in Zhou Anmu's eyes.

After understanding it, I couldn't help calling it dangerous. If I can't stand on the same line with them, I don't think I can get out of this house.

nodded and said in a low voice, "I'm homeless, and my enemy is also the Huan family, so please take me with me."

Zhou Anmu also breathed a breath, not as a last resort. Of course, he did not want to be the righteous person who will avenge his kindness.

"Haha!" With a smile, he picked up the wine bowl and said, "Welcome Brother Lu to join us. In the future, you and my brothers will be blessed and have difficulties together."

The so-called buddy's righteousness has been seen a lot. This kind of feeling can't be seen until the critical moment.

smiled indifferently and said, "Can Brother Iron War also sit down for a drink?"

Zhou Anmu was stunned, then scratched his head and said with shame, "Brother Lu, no wonder it's really important. Brothers have to be careful."

"You bastards, why don't you come here and apologize to the Lu brothers"

Tie Zhan stared at his big eyes, came over, turned his head and said to Lu Qiang, "How do you know I'm behind you?"

Zhou Anmu's performance made Lu Qiang very satisfied. At least this is not a sinister villain and is worth paying.

"The room is so big. There are only a few of us. I can't see you. Do you still need to guess who is behind me?"

Although what Lu Qiang said is very simple, his impression in Zhou Anmu's heart has deepened a little. This young man's brain is not simple.

After all, these people are all soldiers, and they don't have so many fancy intestines. After a small episode, the atmosphere became harmonious.

With a few bowls of wine, Fan Cheng and others asked about the results of Zhou Anmu's trip to Jiankang. Only then did Lu Qiang know why Zhou Anmu, an officer of the Northern Army, became so miserable.

It turned out that Zhou Anmu went to Jiankang to contact Neiying, and the Neihou they were looking for was another general of the Beifu Army, Liu Yi's brother and Jingling Taishou Liu Mai.

Who would have thought that Liu Mai was greedy and afraid of death and actually betrayed Zhou Anmu? Fortunately, Zhou Anmu saw that the opportunity did not run fast, otherwise he would be caught by Huan Xuan's people.

It was precisely for this reason that after Zhou Anmu came in, he was the first to ask if the court had sent someone to arrest him?

It is reasonable that since Liu Mai betrayed Zhou Anmu, he will also confess his brother Liu Yi. But looking at the current situation, the court does not seem to know that Liu Yi also participated in the rebellion, otherwise Huan Xiu would not have honestly nestled in his house.

Several people were chatting when they heard the door open, and someone's voice came.

"General Liu, Lieutenant Zhou is back"

Then I heard a man say loudly, "Brother Zhou is back? Where is it? Take me to see him"

Then a burst of rapid footsteps came to Lu Qiang's house.