Chapter 42, go in a hurry

It's not yet dawn, and Zujiazhuang has ushered in a big move.

Zu Ji and Zu Zhan followed Zu Zhao's instructions in the early morning and left early. Just after the morning, several children rushed to open the gate and made a special trip to the county government to report the matter. In the backyard of Zujiazhuang, together with the huge horse farm, many blade armors stored in the early years were carried out of the warehouse one by one and placed on shelves or on the ground covered with mats to get rid of mold and dust. After all, it has been hidden for a long time, and the last time it was used was to prepare for theft last winter. Although the ancestral families are fully armed to participate every year, the number of armors that are really put into use is not large, and more are still in the dark.

The movement of Zhuang Shang quickly reached the ears of Zuju and the people in the West Courtyard. When Zu Zhao came to his grandfather's room to report what happened at night, Chun Yupei led several young men such as Gongsun Long and Gongsun Ban to visit. The Gongsun family were instructed by Gongsun Zhi and came here hoping to help. For Gongsun Zhi's enthusiasm, Zu Zhao couldn't help thinking of the content of the last tea talk with him, and always felt that the Gongsun family had a hidden purpose.

Marriage is a matter of common interest between the two families. Although the enthusiasm shown by both sides can enhance each other's feelings, the robbery of the horse is purely a private matter of the ancestral family. The ancestral family should not only maintain the majesty of the family, but also earn face in front of the public of the Gongsun family. Isn't it too ambiguous for the Gongsun family to help at this time?

The reason why Zu Zhao felt that this matter was very strange was that he thought it was impossible to see through the intention of Gongsun Zhi's mind that the Zu family did not want the Gongsun family to intervene. Even two days ago, he had just hinted that it was inconvenient to treat guests at present, and Gongsun Zhi had also promised to leave as soon as possible.

Zu Ju did not care too much about the "good intentions" of Chun Yupei and others. Such a big thing suddenly happened in the early morning, and now his energy must be focused on this matter. After listening to Zu Zhao's description, he immediately ordered people to go to the county government and ask Chen Xianjun and others to come quickly.

"Grandpa, my grandson has sent someone to the city earlier." Zu Zhao said unhurriedly.

"This is not a small matter. Since the whereabouts of the thief are known, they will be wiped out." Zu Ju said majestically.

"Now that only one general location is known, I'm afraid it will take a lot of effort to search for the specific whereabouts of the thieves." Zu Zhao further suggested.

"Anyway, this time I must ask Chen Xianjun to ask the county government to draw officers and troops to assist in the encirclement and suppressing the thieves." Zuju said righteously.

"Aun, if you ask the county government to order, I'm afraid it will take several days to go back and forth. If the thieves are aware of it at that time, won't they fail? According to Sun'er's opinion, he will summon the children of Benzhuang on these two days, and Sun'er will also invite the Zhang brothers of Anyangting to help and cooperate with the people of the county, which is enough to attack them by surprise when the thieves are unprepared. Zu Zhao suggested in a calm tone.

Zuju's face changed slightly, but he didn't expect his grandson to be so bold. Boldness may not be the same as Tuo Da, but as far as this matter is concerned, if it is only within the county, there is still room for control based on the influence of the ancestors. Once you cross the county and make a little big noise, you will inevitably be suspected. Although the ancestral family has the ability to dominate one side, they can't help but understand the principle of "suitable and stop". Even if this time is reasonable and well-founded, there will be no big disaster, but it will eventually be given to others and leave hidden dangers in the future.

"How can the thieves hide in the neighboring county? We will talk about it after Chen Xianjun arrives.

Zu Zhao had already told that his grandfather would not agree easily, and he didn't say anything more. After arriving at the county government, he will naturally explain the truth in detail. With the temper of Lieutenant Wen and Zu Fan's opinions, he will definitely agree with the words of soldiers and nobles quickly. Crossing the border and across counties is indeed quite tricky, but since he could have considered this earlier, of course there will be a solution. From the perspective of the ancestral family alone, it is not difficult to solve this solution. As long as the people of the county government follow along, it can be determined that this is an action of the government.

In previous years, there was not a similar situation. When the neighboring county was defeated by the besieged by the big bandits, the county would also mobilate thieves to help. As long as the rounding and robbery of horse thieves can be involved in this year's preparation, everything can be logical.

While waiting for the news in the county, the servants of Zu Zhao's residence suddenly came to the side hall of the middle hall and probed outside the threshold of the side hall.

After being reminded by his uncle Zuling, Zu Zhao said no to the hall and came to the door of the side hall to meet the servant: "Ashi, do you have something to do with me?"

Ashi looked at the hall nervously, showed some hesitation, and subconsciously retreated to the wall. Zu Zhao felt slightly puzzled and followed two steps. At this time, A Shifang said, "Sir, that, that Hu Ji wants to see you."

Zuzuo sighed slightly and was so busy these days that he forgot the barbi girl. He could even guess that the other party was looking for his purpose at this time, nine times to urge him to rescue his companions. After two or three days, even if he is willing to help, I'm afraid that the possibility of finding those spices will not be too high.

"Og, I'll be right there."

Zu Zhao did not return to the hall. Anyway, everyone in the hall was drinking tea in a muffled voice, waiting for the arrival of Chen Xianjun and Wenxian lieutenant. Following Ashi to the inner courtyard, Ashi did not take him to the inner courtyard wing, but directly to the porch outside his residence. Looking far away, I saw a slender figure standing on the porch.

Gulinaer wears a Hanfu, and the atmosphere of the Central Plains and the Western Regions is perfectly combined, presenting a different sense of beauty. Her long curly hair spread over her shoulders, and her eyes are blue like the starry sky with many endless stories. Maybe after waiting for a long time, she was a little bored. At this moment, she was staring at the pillars on the porch, counting the patterns on them, and gently touching the patterns with her fingers, which instantly showed her purity and innocence.

For a moment, Zu Zhao even had a little heartbeat. His impression was that Zhong Linal was a bold and fierce girl with a typical rude nature of Westerners, but he didn't expect that the other party had such a quiet and elegant side.

When Gulinaer heard the footsteps, she quickly hid her hand behind her back and looked at the coming Zu Zhao with some restraint.

"Are you looking for me?" When he came to Gulinar and stood there, Zu Zhao asked directly.

"Hmm." Gulnar nodded quickly, but then he didn't know what to say.

"Do you want to ask me when I can save your friend?" Zu Zhao did not have any cover and came straight to the point.

Gulnar was slightly stunned, shook his head slowly, and then nodded quickly.

"Is it or not?" Zu Zhao is a little funny. When did this girl become so stupid?

"I was going to ask you another thing first. I heard from Ashi and others that if something happens to your family, you may have to catch the thief, which is very dangerous. I can help you. I can use knives and ride horses. Gulinael said with a strong accent, and when he said the last sentence, he deliberately aggravated the tone.

"Can you ride a horse?" Zu Zhao asked with an indifferent smile and looked at the other party's legs again.

"You, what are you looking at?" Gulinar asked with a tight face.

"I know from your legs that you don't ride often. Even if you know horse, it's just fur. Usually it's hard to hurry, let alone kill the enemy on horse. Well, I understand your kindness." Zu Zhao said in a polite tone.

"No, no," Gulinar said quickly, "You helped me, so I want to help you. This is the rule, courtesy and exchange of your Han people. In this way, I won't owe you anything. As for your help to save my companion, this is different. Anyway, I will definitely repay you.

Zu Zhao was very funny at Gulina's explanation and was also a little moved. I didn't expect that an exotic girl could have such a straightforward and frank mind, but the calculating Han people were ashamed. There was a sincere smile on the corners of his mouth, but this smile was like a flash in the pan and soon disappeared. Although he has a commitment to Gulnar, he has no time to take care of this matter at present, and as he thought earlier, even if he concentrates on helping Gulinal at this time, I'm afraid there will be no result. Those barbarians have either been killed or sold unaccounted.

"Since you know that there was an accident in my family, you should also understand some truth."

"What...what's the reason?" Gulinaer looked at Zu Zhao and asked.

"I really don't have the extra heart to help you save your companions now. At most, I will send someone to inquire about their whereabouts. If the situation permits, I will help you." Zu Zhao said directly.

"But, you promised me..." Gulinaer was very panicked and a little angry at the same time.

"I promised to do my best, and I have never promised you anything. I also hope you can deal with this matter calmly. Some things have passed and it is difficult to turn back. Zu Zhao said on the matter.

"So...so you lied to me..." Gulnar's long eyelashes flashed into tears. She stared at Zu Zhao fiercely, and her two small hands were tightly squeezed into small fists.

Z Zhao sighed: Is it a regional cultural difference? Is this Hu Niang so unreasonable?

"I will send someone to inquire about their whereabouts. You can continue to rest in the village and wait for news. However, if you want to leave, I won't stop you, provided that you have to tell me in advance so that I can arrange for you to leave. Zu Zhao said patiently and rationally.

Gulnar didn't say anything more. She bit her lips, her delicate body trembled, tears in her big eyes, but she persisted not letting it pour out.

Zu Zhao was calm and waited for Hu Niang's further reaction, but after waiting for a long time, the other party just didn't say anything.

"Ashi, take her back to the house." He gave an order and then turned around and left.