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The man was laid flat on the wooden bed, the ropes on his hands and feet were untied, and the hemp seed stuffed in his mouth was taken out. However, these actions still failed to wake Tian Yu up.
It was a good thing that he didn't make any noise when he was escaping, but now it was worrying. Yan Yuan couldn't help but ask, "Why hasn't he woken up yet? It's been more than four hours. Could something have gone wrong?"
Cheng Xi stepped forward and felt the man's carotid artery. His pulse was steady, his breathing was normal, and his body temperature hadn't dropped suddenly. He shook his head and said, "He seems to be normal at the moment. He probably fell into a deep sleep after sleeping restlessly for a long time. If he is really just asleep, it would be a good thing. It means that he still has some awareness of the environment and is not completely crazy."
Being in dangerous situations for a long time and being tortured frequently can easily lead to serious sleep disorders.
When you are out of danger and your consciousness is relaxed, your body will unconsciously repair itself and fall into a long, deep sleep.
This is not a bad thing, but a good thing. It shows that people's cognition of the environment has not been completely lost, eliminating the hidden danger of complete mental confusion.
Hearing this explanation, Yan Yuan breathed a sigh of relief, then sighed softly: "It's a pity that his hamstrings were severed. I'm afraid he will have difficulty walking in the future."
When helping Tian Yu clean and wipe his body, Yan Yuan discovered that the torture he suffered was more severe than he had imagined. Not only was he skinny, but he also had scars all over his body. It was estimated that all the torture instruments available in the prison had been used on him, but the most serious one was the severed tendons in his legs.
Other injuries can be cured, but a broken tendon is truly crippling. Given Tian Danhui's stubborn personality, I don't know how he will cope with the future.
Cheng Xi also fell silent. Disability is an unavoidable topic for soldiers. Even with various professional prosthetic limbs and coordinated psychological rehabilitation in modern times, various problems will still arise.
Not to mention that this was a serious scholar who was wrongly accused, lost all his fame and fortune in one move, suffered inhuman torture, and had to face physical injuries. Coupled with the inevitable post-traumatic stress syndrome, he would have been almost crazy.
With a sigh, Cheng Xi said, "After all, he was rescued. It's better than dying unjustly in prison."
Yan Yuan felt a lump in his throat when he heard these words. Yes, wasn't the general also wrongfully killed back then? Saving him is better than dying in obscurity.
The person hasn't woken up yet and there is no doctor on board, so we can only arrange for a crew member who has learned first aid to take care of him first.
There are a group of strangers on this boat who need to be dealt with.
The Straw Clothes Gang caused such a huge disturbance this time that they almost turned Panyu City upside down, but only a few of them actually boarded the ship.
Apart from Sun Yuanrang and his men, there was also the bandit leader who was rescued.
This man's surname is Chang. He is one of the most important figures in the Suoyi Gang and also holds the rank of general. It is said that he is a close friend of the gang's leader.
However, after visiting them in person, Cheng Xi felt that the atmosphere between them was a little off. General Chang was quite taciturn and showed no excitement about escaping. He seemed a little awkward when facing Sun Yuanrang.
Considering the rescue scene last night, it was probably related to factional struggles within the Suoyi Gang, which was not something she could explore.
Fortunately, everyone in the Straw Clothes Gang knew that they were in someone else's place, so they stayed in the cabin quietly and did not cause any trouble, with one exception.
"Boss Cheng, thanks to your help, we were able to escape the pursuers on the shore." Facing his benefactor, Sun Yuanrang was sincere and grateful. "From now on, the Red Flag Gang's ships will be able to pass through any prefecture or county conquered by the Minoyi Gang. If your gang is interested in doing business with us, everything can be discussed."
These bandits were all attacking cities and looting houses. They had a lot of gold, silver and treasures in their hands, and they really needed to exchange them for food and supplies.
I think Lu Jian had this consideration in mind when he got involved in this matter. War profit is always the easiest to make.
Cheng Xi smiled and said, "Brother Sun, you're too kind. We only rescued one person this time. I wonder if you can explain it when you return?"
It's not normal that they haven't tried to test the waters even after they've already reached the boat. Sun Yuanrang sighed and said, "The troops are so powerful, it's good that they can rescue even one person."
Cheng Xi nodded obediently. "I heard that all the prisoners in the prison escaped last night and fought in the government training grounds. Many people died. How did you avoid the search?"
Sun Yuanrang glanced at Cheng Xi and then said, "I'm not afraid of being laughed at by Boss Cheng. I hid the person in the interlayer of the manure cart and escaped from the city."
The question was about how to escape from the government office, but the answer was how to get out of the city gate. This was definitely irrelevant to the question, but Cheng Xi seemed completely unaware of it. He only sighed and said, "He is truly a man who can plan such a big event. It would be great if I could get to know him."
Sun Yuanrang smiled slightly. "The person who planned this is indeed very capable, but the city's inspections are too strict, so he didn't leave the city. I'm afraid that Gang Leader Cheng will be disappointed."
If someone who doesn't know the truth heard it, they would probably think he was bragging.
However, Cheng Xi watched the whole scene. Apart from other things, how to arrange people in the government office, how to get through the checkpoints at the side door, and how to lead people to escape from the pursuit of officers and soldiers, leaving the city became the least important thing.
After this operation, Cheng Xi really admired the mastermind behind this. Regardless of the conflict within the Suoyi Gang, the means of this rescue could be described as ruthless and efficient, without any hesitation.
With such a "strategist" giving advice from behind, the Suoyi Gang should not be underestimated.
Cheng Xi felt emotional, and Sun Yuanrang was also somewhat startled, wondering how much information this Boss Cheng had heard.
He was just one day late, but he was able to find out so many things. Isn't he too meticulous?
However, as an enemy, such a person is scary enough, but as an ally, one must make an effort to make friends with him.
After thinking for a moment, he suddenly asked, "I wonder what Gang Leader Cheng thinks of the current imperial court?"
This conversation was getting a bit out of hand. Cheng Xi raised his eyebrows and asked, "Why, Brother Sun, do you think killing officials and rebelling isn't enough?"
Sun Yuanrang shook his head. "As long as the old emperor is still on the throne, corrupt officials will never be eliminated. I lost my parents when I was young and became homeless. If it weren't for my uncle's help, I would have starved to death on the roadside. There are countless people like me in the world. Killing the rich to help the poor and opening the granaries to release grain can only alleviate suffering temporarily..."
This was a big statement. Cheng Xi didn't respond, and Sun Yuanrang didn't back down. Instead, he said solemnly, "The world will eventually change drastically, but I'm not willing to be just a 'bandit.' A true man walking between heaven and earth must always make a difference. It would be best if I could find a few like-minded allies."
Was he planning an alliance with her? Did he value the Red Flag Gang, or was he interested in her as a "young hero"? After returning from this "rescue," his position within the Minoco Gang would undoubtedly be greatly solidified, making him a true confidant.
With such ambition and such means, are you still afraid that you won't have a chance to succeed?
Anyone else might be tempted. The Straw Clothes Gang is a top-tier force, worthy of close friendship. However, Cheng Xi smiled and said, "If my boat gang wasn't newly established and its foundation wasn't stable, I would really like to follow Brother Sun and conquer the world together."
The meaning of these words was clear enough. Sun Yuanrang was not angry at all. Instead, he smiled and said, "I am also a general now. Given time, I will have the opportunity to rise to prominence."
Just this kind of bearing and broad-mindedness are enough to make most grassroots heroes impressed. Moreover, it must be said that this flexible attitude and the ability to seize opportunities will make him a big shot no matter where he is.
If the world really changes drastically, this will definitely be the "posture of a hero". It must be said that Lu Jian has a very sharp eye for people, and this "investment" is really a brilliant one.
However, now is not the time to make friends with such a person.
Her current business is still at sea, so how could she have the time to flirt with bandits?
Moreover, people like this will most likely take action if they see a weakness. Her current strength is not enough, so there is no need to get involved so early.
Although they were unable to directly swear an oath of blood or swear brotherhood in Peach Garden, Sun Yuanrang still maintained enough respect and gratitude. They chatted for a long time before turning around and returning to his room.
The journey will take several days, and I'm afraid it will require a lot of networking.
Cheng Xi smiled secretly, then turned to look in the direction of Panyu City, not knowing what the situation was in the city now.
And the person behind the scenes, she was really curious, wondering what kind of person he was...
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In a remote courtyard in Panyu City, an old man in a wrinkled scholar's robe sat at a small table, slowly eating a dish of soybeans boiled in salt water.
He didn't even use chopsticks, but just picked up the pieces with his hands and stuffed them into his mouth. After eating two pieces, he would take a sip of wine. Although his posture was leisurely, he looked a bit shabby. No matter how you looked at him, he looked like a poor old scholar who had failed the imperial examinations many times.
After finishing a glass of wine, he smacked his lips and turned to the person waiting beside him and said, "Has your master come on board yet?"
The man immediately whispered, "He just got on board and asked me to come and inform you. Once you're settled, he'll send someone to pick you up."
The old man snorted, "Do I still owe him this little favor? Have you gotten the news yet?"
The man didn't dare to retort and said carefully, "That man didn't make it out. I heard his head was hung up for public display. Many others who tried to escape were stopped. Oh, by the way, I heard that Qiu Ni's accomplice was also burned to death. I guess this time..."
Before he could finish his words, the old man turned away and frowned, saying, "Tian Yu was also burned to death? Where did you get the news?"
"It came from the mansion." The man said quickly.
"Burned to death..." The old man ignored the soybeans on the plate and tapped the table with his fingers. After a long pause, he said, "Did you really not leak anything about what you did last night?"
"Seriously!" the man said hurriedly.
The other party thought about it again, and suddenly snorted: "Go check what's going on with the Red Flag Gang."
"Ah?" The man was confused. What was he going to do?
The old man glared at him and said, "Don't you understand what I'm saying?"
"Ah... I'll check it out right away!" Although he couldn't figure out the other party's thoughts, the master said that he had to follow the master's orders, so how could he dare to neglect it?
After the people left, the old man sat at the table for a while, and then he started eating beans one by one as if nothing had happened.
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