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After a simple meal of dry food, I didn't dare to rest for long. I packed up my things and set off again.
Unexpectedly, after walking only twenty miles, we encountered a caravan coming towards us.
He Shuiniu, who was walking in front to explore the way, hurried over to inquire about the news.
Looking at this line of tall horses, the caravan leader Li Damao could tell at a glance that they were government officials.
He quickly stopped the servant who was holding a knife and was on guard, "Sir, what can I do for you?"
Jiang Shuiniu, "Excuse me, I would like to ask you about the road conditions ahead?"
Li Damao has already started asking the people below to pull the car aside so that the other party can pass first.
"The road ahead is very long and this section is very difficult to walk. We have been walking here for three days, but that is because we have been traveling here for many years and are familiar with the road conditions. If we are inexperienced, it will probably take another four or five days."
He Shuiniu's face became serious. "How long will it take to reach the post station ahead?"
Li Damao looked up at the sky and said, "Sir, you guys have to speed up from now on. The distance to there is so long that even if we walk, we may not be able to get there before dark."
He Shuiniu understood the implication and said, "Thank you very much."
He Shuiniu quickly ran to the carriage to tell the news he had heard.
Gu Wenheng, "Next, try to speed up and don't stop unless necessary."
"Yes," He Shuiniu found two more brothers and went forward to explore the way quickly, otherwise they would have to sleep in the wilderness tonight.
The carriage began to slide forward. When passing by the caravan, Li Damao also wanted to make some good friends, so he shouted to their team, "We should still have traces of the caravan along the way. We can save a lot of trouble if we follow the traces."
Gu Wenheng's carriage just happened to pass by. He opened the curtain and nodded to Li Damao, "Thank you!"
Li Damao took a look, lowered his head quickly, and said, "It's my duty."
The three adults behind had been walking for most of the day and finally encountered a caravan. They couldn't help but open the curtains of the carriage out of curiosity to take a look, and at the same time, they were also seen by Li Xiaomao and the others.
When the team ahead of them left far behind, someone would definitely ask curiously, "Boss Li, who are these people? They don't look simple."
Li Xiaomao naturally had his sources of information. After comparing the two, he immediately came to a conclusion in his mind, "These should be officials heading to Lucheng. If I'm not mistaken, the one in the front should be the newly appointed prefect."
"But this is too young," many people saw it, "Can this be used?"
Li Xiaomao, "The previous prefect was indeed old, but what happened in the end..."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone fell silent.
After a long while, someone finally sighed. "I hope it's a useful one. If the border is stable, it will be easier for us merchants to come and go."
Even though they followed the trail that the caravan had left, they still missed the place to stay. As it was getting dark, they could only find a village nearby to rest up.
Looking at the three adults who appeared in front of him again, Gu Wenheng could only ask Mingfeng to prepare tea.
"Master Gu, the road ahead is getting more and more difficult. Do you have any rules?"
Gu Wenheng shook his head. "Then we can only overcome it ourselves. The time given to us by the higher-ups is limited, and we can't afford to delay."
The other three people groaned inwardly. It was such a short distance, but their waists and hips could not bear the strain. They were really afraid that they would lose their lives on the road before they even reached their destination.
"Tell me why the four of us are so unlucky? No one wants the hard work, so it falls on us." Lu Shenggen complained, but He Gaofei and others beside him stayed away from him.
Gu Wenheng reminded him in a cold voice, "Lord Lu, although we are all familiar with each other here, some words are still inappropriate to say."
Lu Shenggen also reacted at this time, and immediately looked at the three of them defensively, "I am also talking without thinking, and I have suffered too much because of my mouth.
If there is anything wrong, please forgive me. "
Gu Wenheng chuckled, "Saying something without meaning it is not an excuse.
Besides, there are many people in this world who are not related to each other, and others will not tolerate and bear it again and again."
What a man who says one thing but means another. Is he trying to remind everyone present that no matter what he says, everyone has to endure it?
He Gaofei and Wu Yichen also became wary. No one likes a two-faced person. It seems they need to get to know each other again.
Lu Shenggen was annoyed. This Lord Gu was not a good person. He instantly stabbed him in the hearts of the other two.
He didn't show it on his face, and apologized again and again, "Master Gu is right, and I am also trying to change this bad habit.
However, the journey is difficult, and I hope Master Gu can come up with a good plan so that we can arrive before the end of our term."
Gu Wenheng, "It is said that one person's plan is short, but three people's plan is long. There are four of us, why don't you tell us your ideas first.
I think since you guys are asking this question, you must have made up your mind. How about letting Lord Lu speak first?"
Lu Shenggen, "..." I really want to curse, but I endure it, I endure it.
"Master Gu, you are joking. I am stupid and have never been out of the capital. My travel experience is not as good as yours."
Gu Wenheng understood the double entendre in this remark. Was it hinting at his refugee background and mocking himself?
He was in no hurry to answer. He raised his eyebrows and looked at the two people who were slowly tasting the tea. "Do Lord He and Lord Wu think so too?"
He Gaofei was drinking hot tea and watching the show, and he casually replied, "Let's listen to Master Gu's opinion first! After all, you are our superior, and we, as subordinates, must obey your words."
Wu Yichen on the side quickly nodded in agreement, "Master He is right. We will listen to you."
Gu Wenheng, "Now that you say that, there is actually a way that can greatly shorten our journey."
When they heard that there was really a way to suffer less, they no longer cared about being polite and stared at Gu Wenheng in unison, "I'd like to hear the details."
"You also know that I was a refugee struggling for my life a few years ago," Gu Wenheng said openly, "Do you know how we refugees travel?"
Gu Wenheng didn't expect the other party to answer. He patted his legs and said, "It is with them that I measured the land step by step."
At this point, he smiled at them maliciously, "If you encounter a mountain, just climb it; if you encounter a river, just cross it; I think a straight line can save most of the time.
If you are tired, just rest here and regain your energy. If you are interested, I can draw a special route for you to ensure that you can arrive early. "
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