Chapter 2, The Black Bee Theft

However, this is not the time to concern ourselves with the identities of the two women, Zhu Qing exclaimed: "Everyone, do not let your guard down; the most dangerous part is the journey back."

After Wang Ju finished speaking, he subtly winked.

In a moment, the two of them laughed heartily again

Do you not understand why you have come to Yanzhou

Yet at this moment, no one felt fatigued; on the contrary, they anxiously looked around...

No wonder you understand nothing. The private goods that were taken were silk and tea, and even if they were discovered, it would not matter. After all, there are still some Song Dynasty villages along the border. As long as the trade is firmly established with the border residents, the authorities have no means to intervene. The situation is different upon return, as the goods are from that side, which is why the officials and soldiers often seize them at this time; it is also during this time that they engage in corrupt practices.

He definitely won't ... ...

The young man’s father died in battle, and his mother remarried a gentleman from the security forces in the city. The gentleman's wife did not favor the young man and his two younger siblings, so their uncle took them back to the village. In the Jiang family, the young man fortunately learned a few characters and also gained some knowledge of the outside world

If the officials and soldiers were to discover the cargo on this convoy of nearly one hundred unicycles, everyone from top to bottom would be executed by decapitation

But she is not foolish; it seems that only this young man in the crowd is relatively friendly towards them. Thus, she quietly asked: "Why is the road back to the library the most dangerous?"

Ultimately, it is the mule of the Zhu family, Zhu Qing comfortingly patted Wang Ju's shoulder

This may be a heavy chapter of history. In Shaanxi, especially in the border regions, the court established many local troops, including the frontier soldiers, the local garrison of Shaanxi, as well as archers and able-bodied men. The Song and Xia dynasties fought for so many years, resulting in countless soldiers' deaths, including those of the local troops from Shaanxi.

The term "country old man" in the Song Dynasty does not necessarily refer to an elderly farmer; at times, it was used as an insult, implying a rustic or unsophisticated person, and by extension, it refers to someone who is rude.

The mistress suddenly realized and said: "Are you smuggling salt?"

A few people watched for a while and then returned to their respective places

The man seemed very pleased with this transaction, watching as the people from both sides unloaded the goods and moved them onto the carts on the opposite bank, then extended his hand to Zhu Qing, his fingers slipping beneath the other's robe.

Several strong men detached from the convoy, either ahead or behind, continuously climbed to the tops of several hills to survey the surroundings

Wang Ju is doing mule work for the first time and has heard of some great deeds of the Black Bee bandits. In reality, every time there are private merchants, there are large groups of "mules" armed with simple weapons, so there are not many bandits daring to attack the merchant caravans. However, the Black Bee bandits are an exception, and they never leave any survivors.

This is just one of the dangers

The young woman was initially puzzled, but then she realized: "He never speaks of these things with me."

Explain

Since you, sir, have come to Yanzhou and are from the Central Plains, it is undoubtedly for private goods. Does he not say anything at all

What is your husband engaged in?

"Young man, you have some insight," Zhu Qing praised.

Everyone stopped together, standing at the top of the slope and gazing into the distance

The young woman, however, seemed to be lost in thought

The three leaders, known as the Gun Bee, the Knife Bee, and the Fan Bee, possess exceptional skills. The Gun Bee wields a bright silver spear that echoes throughout the Huanzhou River, unmatched by anyone. The Knife Bee is ruthless and merciless, leaving no survivors with his large blade. The Fan Bee is both wise and courageous; under his strategic planning, the officials and soldiers have attempted to eradicate the bee bandits several times, yet have failed to capture a single one.

It seems that, unbeknownst to the villagers, the two individuals have once again struck a deal.

He is a debauched country gentleman

However, a glimmer of cold light had already flashed in Zhu Qing's eyes

Your husband is engaged in smuggling, so he certainly wouldn't disclose this. But for those who are not involved in smuggling, who wouldn't fear the leak of information? Here, lives are as insignificant as grass and books. If they truly decided to act against you, could your maid's small dagger possibly defend against anyone?

The young woman curiously observed everyone's expressions and actions

"Doesn't your family, Ah Lang, engage in smuggling?" Zhu Qing asked angrily

Unbeknownst to them, the sun was setting in the west, and the group moved even more swiftly. The sound of the unicycle's wheel became increasingly pronounced. In the dim, yellowish light, over one hundred men had beads of sweat dripping from their foreheads

The young woman quickly replied, "She is young and does not understand"

The "mule drivers" are not most afraid of the officials and soldiers; since the employer dares to smuggle goods in Hengshan, it is generally well arranged with the higher-ups. What they fear the most is a group of bandits in the mountains, known as the Black Bee Bandits.

The convoy has returned

It seems that your background is quite good, and you no longer resort to insults; however, this is indeed a form of insult.

Everyone tacitly avoids mentioning the items in the bag, yet the weight has increased significantly, causing the clumsy unicycle to make an even louder noise, akin to a suffering patient groaning in pain

Zhu Qing immediately perked up his ears

When the husband dies, the woman must remarry

Wang Ju wishes to understand her words; can these two characters be easily spoken?

Seeing the discord between the couple, every word was laced with resentment. Yet, she had not revealed her husband's identity. Wang Juhao, with a heart full of concern, subtly reminded her: "Has he not explained anything to you?"

At that moment, someone ran up from behind and shouted: "Black Bee Thief"

The disaster has arrived

The wheels fell silent once more, with only the occasional flutter of birds startled by the group, soaring through the air and emitting frantic, restless calls

Indeed, there is only one Fan Wenzheng in the world, and this young man can never be compared to him

Wang Ju could not help but shake his head

Zhu Qing then stopped and gazed intently at the master and servant.

After the goods were unloaded, both parties departed. Aside from Zhu Qing and that man with a shaved head, no one spoke. Song Xia had fought for so many years, accumulating an overwhelming amount of hatred. However, compared to the slight tension and concern among the villagers on the Song Dynasty side, the people from the Xia side across the mountain displayed pride and disdain in their eyes

I am倒

The mountain breeze carries the faint scent of musk from her body

However, the villagers living in the border areas of the security forces are all inherently fierce, and even the black honey thieves do not dare to come to the villages to commit robbery. However, for those carrying burdens, losing the protection of the village walls means that encountering the black honey thieves would bring disaster. Moreover, due to the phenomenon of black-on-black crime, there is no way to seek help or appeal for assistance.

Black and * picture * books eat black

Wang Ju shook his head in his heart

Smuggling goods, whether it is private salt or not, is a matter that could cost one their head

In the distance, a line of shadows emerged, with a tattered flag in the center, embroidered with a sinister black wasp. This black wasp is the nightmare of all those burdened with burdens.

However, the hardships involved are known only to the individuals concerned

Just a single sentence made everyone feel an inexplicable tension

This young man has delicate features and an uncommon appearance, suggesting that his mother also possesses some beauty. She remarried into the Jiang family in the security forces city. However, some remarriages turn out well while others do not. For instance, the mother of Fan Wenzhenggong remarried into the Zhu family and did not fare well, yet this led to the creation of a legend.

Upon arriving in Yanzhou, it is all about the smuggling of salt, what is the reasoning behind this

Will they really turn themselves in? However, such situations are rare; generally, the employers have already settled matters with the clerks and soldiers. The greatest fear lies with the bandits along the way... You have lost your way, and yet you have not encountered any trouble in this land; what great fortune that is. Not only are there corrupt officials and soldiers, but also some barbaric villagers, bandits, and the occasional invasions from across the mountains. They rob everything: wealth, food, and even people, taking away the elderly and children, let alone the two of you.