Chapter 172：

The fire that started instantly stunned everyone. Of course, the Luo family’s men and horses in the valley to the south were shocked, and the young merchants and horses in the north were also shocked. Not only because of the rapidity of the fire, but also because of the strangeness of the fire.

The rectangular thatched pavilion, Luo Cheng, and the two women each accounted for half, but the flames seemed to be enchanted to burn only on the southern half where Luo Jitong was, and the half of the pavilion where Shaoshang was located was not damaged at all.

Luo Jitong was stunned for a moment, and saw the fire under his feet, and the two martial servants on the opposite side just kicked away the thin layer of straw on the ground, and immediately exposed the wet straw board at the bottom. She understood that a pavilion made of the same material, but the planks and straws on Cheng Shaoshang's side were soaked with water, and she was afraid that she had also brushed oil. As for the thin silk on the top of her head, it was really thin , the flames were licked away—more importantly, the wind in this valley was from north to south.

The four maids desperately protected Luo Jitong from the thatched pavilion. Just as they were eager to return to their guards, they found that several thin lines of fire on the ground were centered on the pavilion and quickly spread to the valley to the south.

At the same time, dozens of riders and horses ambushing behind the hillsides on both sides of the east and west got the signal and galloped up the hillside. Luo's men and horses threw them.

The horses of the Luo family had not yet reacted, and the black **** had already burst under the horses' hooves. With a terrifying roar and orange cremation, the south of the lush valley had become a sea of ​​fire.

Shao Shang rode his horse to the far north, looking at the fire demon **** ahead coldly across his guards.

A general of the Cheng family came over, wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and said with a dry smile: "Young lady, what is this thing, it's so powerful! It scares me to death! Do the adults and the lady know? ?"

"There must be a name!"

"It's called 'Oil Bomb'!"

In the past five years, the young merchants have stopped all the 'hobbies' of winemaking, bricks, carpenters and ironworkers. The only thing that has not fallen is this oil fire bomb. Because the Empress Dowager Xuan was most afraid of safety when she went out to play in the palace, she thought about it day and night, and developed this simple version of the earth-made 'hand grenade' more than two years ago.

Because of insufficient materials, the blasting effect is not good, so Shaoshang worked **** the degree of combustion. Any burns caused by oil and fire bombs cannot easily be extinguished with water, and they have to use a special powder or jump into a puddle. After the oil fire bomb was tested and stabilized, Shao Shang specially trained the throwing ability of his guards, trying to be stable, accurate, and fast, and he would throw where he wanted.

However, the biggest drawback of this special weapon is the cost, especially the cost, each oil fire bomb is enough for an ordinary farm family of seven or eight people to chew for half a year.

At this time, the people from the Luo family’s camp on the opposite side turned on their backs and wailed again and again. The most serious thing was not the casualties. The horses who were afraid of the flames screamed and struggled. , resulting in stampede casualties in the chaos.

The life of money, as long as more money is burned, less human life can be burned, so she equipped everyone with more than 200 three-eyed arrow clusters with blood troughs, more than three times more than the normal equipment!

Since the departure, the journey has been smooth and rainy, only a few young guards have shot three or two birds and rabbits, and now these high-quality goods can finally be used to the fullest of **** human lives. With these huge arrow clusters and expensive oil fire bombs, Rao Shaoshang Manor has been rewarded abundantly, and he has been slow to save money these years.

Even if ten arrows hit one, they can cover them all. However, not all the soldiers of the Luo family were vegetarians. After the initial shock, they blocked their shields and endured the burns and started to fight back.

At this time, it is necessary to see the dumbfounded Cheng's soldiers to play. Although they only have twenty or thirty people, they have been fighting with Father Cheng for decades, never slack. On the contrary, Shao Shang remembered that the Luo family had not set foot on the battlefield for more than ten years, and she did not believe how strong the Luo family's soldiers were. Above the battle formation, a veteran who is experienced and ruthless is so important.

Several of them intended to counterattack the hillside, but were either shot to death by the dense rain of arrows, or were hacked to death by the veterans after they managed to climb up.

The Luo family who reacted saw Cheng Shaoshang sitting far away on the horse, and they came up with the idea of ​​catching the thief first. Although with the thatched pavilion as the boundary, a fire wall spreading from left to right divides the valley into two halves, but as long as they can rush through the fire wall and the guard circle and capture or kill Cheng Shaoshang alive, the Luo family may not have a chance of winning.

However, Shaoshang had already made preparations, and the ordinary skillful servants had not much fighting power left after several heavy losses. Kill those who come in.

Due to the heavy casualties of the Luo family and their horses, and the heavy pressure of powerful enemies on three sides, they finally found that only the south side was unguarded when they came, so the cowardly and cowardly people ignored the boss's scolding and involuntarily went to The valley road to the south retreated.

It has been more than half an hour after the fight. The several leaders of the government saw that they were not good, and they hurriedly shouted the promise of a lot of money. The dozens of brave Jianghu tourists began to attack the north. They first wet their coats on the edge of the cliff, and rushed over with their heads and faces covered. Fu Deng's expression became solemn, and he immediately ordered the guards to stand by. But these people also have shortcomings-

After struggling to kill for a long time, the burns and arrow wounds on the Jianghu guests were unbearable. Look at the loyal guards in front of them, desperately resisting, and protecting Cheng Shaoshang from the wind and rain, see The seemingly thin wall of people has never been able to rush through, and they can't help but get anxious.

At this time, Shao Shang shouted loudly: "Knights, please listen to what I have to say. I am the imperial order of Yong'an Palace proclaimed by Your Majesty. If you kill me today, you will kill the imperial court. Mingguan, just now I have sent someone back to pass the letter, not only will the Luo family not be able to escape, but those who help Zhou will be arrested by the government, can you think about it?" Although he has already resigned, it is not bad to use it to fool him.

Those junkies are slow.

Shao Shang continued: "You are so hardworking, but for the sake of money. I might as well tell everyone that the lady of the Luo family in front committed a heinous crime, and the whole family of the Luo family may not be able to escape. At that time, where will you go to collect the bounty?"

The gazes of the Jianghu guests looked at each other, showing sway.

Nevertheless, three or four zealous Jianghu tourists and ant colony-like servants rushed into the guard circle, and Shao Shang drew his sword to resist without saying a word, and at the same time shot with a bow and crossbow - just at At this moment, a high-pitched horn and drum sounded behind her, and when she looked back, she saw a large group of people rushing towards Gu Daokou, and the first person was her dear brother.

The morale of the people was soaring, shouting 'reinforcements are coming', 'the third son's rescue is here'...!

The Luo family was irritated and angry because they couldn't attack for a long time. Luo Jitong endured the burns on his body, glared fiercely at Cheng Shaoshang who was safe and sound in front of him, gritted his teeth, and ordered to retreat!

Shao Shang and all the soldiers were exhausted, so Shao Gong ordered a chase, but at this time an unexpected thing happened. Obstructing the pursuit of the young palace, although he killed and captured many enemies, Luo Jitong still escaped under the protection of his confidant guards.

Staying loyally beside Shaoshang, he smiled and said, "Young lady is really amazing, she has such a skill!"

Shao Shang didn't answer, just smiled - the teacher must be queer, and this is what Huo Budo taught her.

The shadow of the sun tilted slowly, dragging the people walking in the valley out of the shadow of the elder. Looking at the moving figures on the ground, Shao Shang suddenly remembered the golden Changqiu Palace in the evening.

The palace maids and eunuchs who prepared dinner came and went, the figures on the white marble floor in the atrium swayed, and among them was a particularly upright figure-he always liked to wait for her by leaning on the corridor alone, hanging down Long eyelashes said nothing.

The sound of footsteps, looking back and smiling, is incredibly young and beautiful.

Huo Budo is not good at gossiping, and Shaoshang is reluctant to stare at him, often relatively silent, and soon she becomes distracted. In order to prevent her from slipping away, Huo Budo, Had no choice but to talk.

He will tell her about the trip to the Western Regions, the cunning and cute little ferret on the snowy mountain, the jokes during the first march, the respectable strong enemy and the weak The traitorous ministers, the ancient and vast Hexi Corridor, the satisfied smiling faces of the peasants in the endless rice sea, the loneliness after the tragic victory, and the ruined palace of the former dynasty in the afterglow of the sunset...

He also said that even though she was sitting next to him, he still missed her.

After many years, I look back and realize that they had talked so much and had so much laughter. When I was young at the time, I didn't know what to do, and looking back on it, there was only bitterness and disappointment.

When she was in a daze, Cheng Shaogong finished taking care of the affairs and ran to her sister: "...kill two hundred, capture a hundred, and the rest have escaped, I'm really sorry for you It's over." - He hurried along the way, and didn't even dare to drink saliva, just because he was afraid that he wouldn't be able to save his sister.

Shao Shang smiled with relief: "Don't be afraid, Taoist priests can't escape Taoist temples if you can escape. With these living and death certificates, I want to see how the Luo family retreats. Without the Luo family, she Luo Jitong What is it? Even if he escapes, he can only be a prodigal dog who cannot see the light of day!" For Luo Jitong, the life of a poor and unknown life was probably more painful than killing her.

Cheng Shaogong half unzipped his armor, sat down and sighed: "Yiyou, if my father sees what you have done today, I will be happy, ... and my mother, she is the most wrong person in her life. , I'm afraid it's you."

Cheng Shaogong shook his head with a wry smile: "Father always said that back then, he mistakenly thought that marching and fighting depended on fighting and rushing, but only after suffering a few losses did he realize that the more the war, the more calm he must be. Ziruo. Grandfather said that the eldest brother is calm, but he planned too much and lacked a bit of momentum. Like today, the eldest brother would never do anything. , I have to find someone I can hold back, and me, ahem... I won't say it anymore."

Shao Shang was not very happy when he heard this. After being silent for a long time, he said, "To tell the truth from the third brother, I was in a hurry to get married back then, just to get rid of my family as soon as possible, and make some achievements in the future to show those who look down on me. After all these years, I now realize how others think of me. Me, I don't care anymore."

Cheng Shaogong was overwhelmed with emotion and patted her sister's shoulder.

"Brother, do you have anything to eat? I'm hungry."

"I haven't eaten hot food all day! I ate up the dry food right away when I was on the road... Wait a minute, I just saw someone dig a pit and start a stove, and I will eat it soon."

"Alas, these big idiots can make anything delicious, the lunch at noon was so good that I didn't choking to death, so it's important to bring the fire cooker back from the wild countryside. "

"Yes, there are still Cuixiangfang pastries I kept on the carriage."

Shao Shang slowly turned his head: "...I asked you yesterday, didn't the third brother say that they are all eaten?!"

"Uh...this..."

Shao Shang was furious and rushed to fight, Shao Gong smiled and blocked: "It's alright, alright, can I give you half of it, don't fight... Stop fighting... Let's do something Get it right!"

"What's the matter." Shaoshang had no strength, so he had to call Jin temporarily.

"Idle is also idle, it's better to go and judge the captured Luo family soldiers."

Shao Shang's eyes lit up: "Actually, I also thought of it, Luo Jitong is so large, it is impossible to run around all over the place, there must be a place to stay. Let's ask this place and chase it overnight, Maybe Luo Jitong can be captured alive!"

"If you want to judge, hurry up, or people will run away when they relax."

Cheng Shaogong picked a prisoner with a erratic face, and Shao Shang found a stupid big man who looked dumbfounded.

Brothers and sisters each set up an account to play a friendly match.

The young merchant took off his soft armor and entered the tent wearing old clothes splattered with blood. He first made a fool of the fool who was **** with five flowers. From the time she and Luo Jitong were in the Changqiu Palace Talking about the deep sisterhood, it has always been about misunderstanding the sisters who turned against each other.

"… Sister Jitong is two years older than me, and she takes care of me everywhere and asks me for warmth. I don't understand the rules in the palace. Sister Tong took the guilt away. I am grateful in my heart, if she is sincere, then she will be a real sister!" Shao Shang clutched his silk handkerchief and cried, and casually used Luo Jitong's story as material for nonsense, "Later Huo Hou did not If you are willing to marry Sister Jitong, she will blame me for this, oh, oh, I am wronged, the little girl is also a person who knows how to read, how could she seduce Huo Hou!"

The stupid big man didn't know what kind of grievances there was between his son-in-law and the little lady Cheng, but seeing the little girl in front of her eyes filled with tears, the tip of her pretty nose was slightly red, and she cried so pitifully, she couldn't bear to see it , I immediately believed half of it.

Young businessman cheated without any guilt. God gave her such a small white lotus appearance, so use it well and don’t waste it!

"I was beaten in a daze, and I don't know if Sister Jitong was injured. Thinking of Sister Jitong's burns, I felt like a knife! Come on, I'd rather die at the hands of Sister Jitong than do any harm to her! This strong man, are you willing to believe me?"

The girl opened her red eyes and looked over with hope, the tears fell one by one, and the big fool nodded involuntarily.

"In this case, please tell the strong man where Sister Jitong is now. When I find her this time, I will beg her in a low voice and persuade her not to make her annoyed again." Shao Shang Kan The stupid big man was still a little hesitant and decided to add fire.

"How could I seduce Huohou, the little girl still thinks about the eldest son of the Yuan family, and when the time comes, she will ask the strong man to speak to Sister Jitong for me! Women are also people who suffer hardships. I have been engaged three times, and have withdrawn three times. There are rumors in the capital that I am a broom star, whether it is the young son of the Lou family, the eldest son of the Yuan family, or Huo Hou, every unmarried son-in-law is the same. I've been sued, and I really can't stay in the capital..."

"What are you talking about!" A familiar man scolded sharply.

From Shao Shang's point of view, I just saw his beautiful curved jaw and loose forehead like broken gold, but—

A head slanted into the door, Cheng Shaogong smiled dryly: "I stopped him."

Short quotient:…

"What did you just say!" Huo Budo frowned.

"Uh..." Shao Shang wanted to say that it was very complicated, but he couldn't explain it for a while, and after deliberation for a long time, he finally said, "Maybe you don't believe me, I just told Luo Jitong something nice about you. "

—Look, this is her luck since childhood.