"well!"

Before speaking, Hu Delu sighed and looked at Lü Tu with a worried expression. He then pulled him into the shop and took out a booklet from a wooden box.

Lu Tu was stunned after just one glance at the booklet. It contained illustrations of various military supplies made of iron, including stirrups, different types of armor, and even bows, crossbows, and various concealed weapons. It also detailed the processes of smelting and forging.

Many blacksmiths can make other ironware, but bows and crossbows require a certain amount of ingenuity to enable the user to unleash a destructive power far exceeding arm strength.

Moreover, there were various exquisite suits of armor. It should be noted that in both the Great Yu Dynasty and other dynasties, it was forbidden to privately possess armor. Anyone who possessed more than two sets of armor would be punished as a traitor.

Even though the six border towns, including Wuchuan, implemented the Fubing system, only those who obtained corresponding military merits could wear armor. This booklet, to put it nicely, is Hu Delu's family heirloom craft; to put it bluntly, it's a nine-generation clan elimination game.

Hu Delu lowered his voice and said, "I know you are capable. I could tell from the day you asked me to forge caltrops. But I have a bad habit of drinking. After drinking, I like to brag and beat my wife."

"Not only did I drive my wife away, but I also accidentally let slip the contents of this booklet in a tavern. The white-clad man who came to see me today overheard me. I have no choice but to go south with him."

“I don’t have many friends, but I’ve heard about your character. Help me find a good young man and pass the booklet to him.”

After saying all this in one breath, Hu Delu seemed to have been relieved of a burden.

This is someone making a will. Recalling that although Hu Delu was not a very upright person, he was still a good person, and Lu Tu trusted him so much. After a moment of thought, Lu Tu asked, "What is the background of that man in white?"

"Don't ask so many questions, you can't afford to offend them."

Is it Xujing?

Hu Delu was startled: "How did you know?"

"You don't need to know how I know. I'll just ask you one question: Do you want to live?"

"Nonsense, who wants to die? Can you plead with him for it?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Tu laughed nonchalantly and said, "Plead for mercy? Is a worthless White Lotus Sect bandit leader worth my pleading? If you want to live, then come back to the village with me. I don't care about the White Lotus or the Black Lotus sect, I'll guarantee your safety!"

"Since you know he is the Holy Emperor of the White Lotus Sect, why are you still bragging? He knows I have this booklet. Even if he doesn't report it to the authorities, his many followers can still kill me."

Lu Tu handed the booklet to Hu Delu and said, "Think it over carefully. Even if you go south with them, you'll still die in the end. Are you willing to come back to the village with me? I'm a squad leader now, with about a hundred men under my command. I can even kill the Wuhuan cavalry. Why should I be afraid of these rebels?"

Hu Delu paced back and forth, as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, glancing up at Lü Tu every now and then, his eyes filled with worry.

After thinking it over again and again, he gritted his teeth, slapped his thigh, and said, "Okay, I believe you! But I have one request."

"explain."

"You just said you'd introduce me to a wife, so you'd better keep your word."

Lu Tu laughed heartily and patted him on the shoulder: "I'm not only finding you a wife, I'm also finding you two apprentices with good comprehension. Pack your things and come with me."

Hu Delu took out two bundles from the corner, clearly having prepared in advance: "Let's go, just bring your tools, anyway, I rented the shop."

"good."

Lu Tu considered whether to report Xu Jing for being the Holy Emperor of the White Lotus Sect, but after thinking for a moment, he gave up the idea.

First, Nangong Huiyu is also a member of the White Lotus Sect, and a thorough investigation could easily implicate him. Second, since Xu Jing was able to get the government to issue a warrant for Nangong Huiyu's arrest, it is very likely that he also has people in Wuchuan Prefecture. Lü Tu cannot expose himself in advance and put himself in a passive position.

As soon as he and Hu Delu left the blacksmith shop, they were spotted by people secretly watching them. Of course, Lü Tu had already discovered these sentries.

As long as he was still in the city, he was safe. He didn't take Hu Delu back to the village with him, since there was only one horse and the two of them couldn't run fast.

Nie Yun is probably still in the military market redeeming people right now, so it's a good time to meet up with him first.

The two crossed Wuchuan City and arrived at the military market gate in the north of the city, where they found a group of women standing there, seemingly waiting for someone.

Lu Tu stepped forward and asked, "Have you seen a young man?" He then described Nie Yun's appearance to them.

The woman nodded hurriedly: "You mean Lord Nie? He just redeemed us and went to the restroom."

Lu Tu left Hu Delu there and went alone into the outhouse of the military market in order to shake off the watchers and prevent them from discovering his relationship with Nie Yun.

At this moment, Nie Yun walked out of the outhouse with a relaxed expression. As he was tying his belt, he saw Lü Tu and sensed that something must have happened. He quickly ran over and asked in a low voice, "Brother, has something happened?"

After scanning his surroundings and confirming that no one was watching, Lü Tu instructed, "Don't take those women with you yet. Ride back alone and call 200 men to come and provide support. Make sure you bring your weapons. I'll be waiting for you outside the south gate."

Nie Yun was also a decisive person. After receiving the task, he didn't waste any words and cupped his hands, saying, "I'll go right away."

Lu Tu returned to the group of women who had been redeemed. He counted them; there were 11 in total. They looked like they had suffered terribly. It was a miracle that they had survived after entering the military market.

"Which of you is Li Tao's wife?"

A woman in her early twenties said timidly, "Li Tao is my man."

Lu Tu nodded: "Come with me. Nie Yun and Li Tao are my men."

"Yes, sir."

Lü Tu, along with Hu Delu and a group of women, swaggered through the city and alleys, attracting the attention of many people along the way, including the White Lotus Sect's sentries.

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