Chapter Fifty-Seven: Departure (Third Update)

  Cheng Miao is a dull person, doing things in a straightforward and reliable way, making people feel at ease.

  But as a travel companion, it's a bit boring. However, having someone like that following you can save a lot of trouble.

  The business in Pei County is being taken care of by Zhou Chang, so Liu Kan isn't too worried.

  No matter who the new county magistrate is, what background, and what kind of temperament, as long as the Wansui wine brand doesn't collapse, Ren Rang will still be in Suishui County, there won't be any trouble. What Liu Kan worries about is this guy Yong Chi, he might come up with some underhanded scheme.

  The next morning, Liu Kan took Chen Yi away with the goods and agreed to pick up the goods from Zhou Chang on the 15th of every month.

  As for transportation, Liu Jian doesn't need to worry. Chen Yi brought dozens of people to escort him, and since the war against the Baiyue in the south has already begun, there are officials directing road repairs everywhere along the way, and public security is also quite good.

  Chen Yi set off with the goods and left on the same day without staying for a moment.

  He is a very decisive person, although a bit silly, but in big things he has no confusion. After Liu Jian sent off Chen Yi, he went to the government office again and told Ren You that he would set out on the next day and asked Ren You to take care of his family.

  Ren You was also very pleased and had fifty Qin soldiers from the escort team that came to welcome him to Xiang County stationed at Liu Kan's home.

  To say the least, with military protection, Liu Jian should be at ease. But he still felt that he couldn't be careless.

  The Qin army is good at fighting, but this is not the end of the battle. If Yōng Chǐ and these local snakes come up with a sinister plan, it will be impossible to defend against. Therefore, we must not only guard against them openly, but also beware of Yōng Chǐ's hidden arrows. For this reason, Liu Jiàn went again to the great prison in Péi County, told Rèn ào about the situation, and asked him to take care of his family and pay attention to Yōng Chǐ's movements.

  In response to Liu Kan's request, Ren Ao patted his chest and agreed!

  Unlike the empty promises of later generations, people in this era valued a single word.

  What was promised must be done, even if it costs one's life. So after Ren Ao accepted the task, Liu Kan felt much more at ease.

  Ren Ang is also a local snake, and in Pei County he has his own way.

  With him taking charge, Yong Chi wouldn't be afraid of Ren Ao even if he wanted to. He would also be more careful when doing things. Moreover, Tang Lie and Cao Wu Shang would soon return, and at that time, no matter what tricks Yong Chi wanted to play, he wouldn't be able to escape Tang Lie's eyes.

  After everything was arranged properly, Liu Kan returned home.

  Another difficult problem has come!

  What about Guan Yin now? It's been so long and there's still no news from Guan Que. Of course, Liu Jian can understand that too. After all, the Guan family is not as wealthy and powerful as the Chen family, it takes time to raise funds and arrange sales channels.

  But the problem is, this time is also a bit too long...

  Should he let Guan Yu stay at home? Liu Bei was not quite reassured. After all, the time spent with Guan Yu was not too long, and this person was not well understood; letting him move out? It seems to be inconsistent with reason and emotion, in case this guy makes trouble, who knows what kind of trouble he will cause.

  Watching Guan Yu practicing martial arts with Wang Shun in the martial arts arena, Liu Bei got a headache!

  "Nanny, I'm going on a long trip tomorrow!"

  Guā yīng said: "I know, Auntie told me this morning!"

  After finishing speaking, Guan Yin walked over and said with a smile: "Auntie is worried about you going out alone, so she asked me to go with you."

  "Are you with me?"

  Liu Kan looked at Guan Yu in surprise, "Aren't you waiting for your father? What if your father comes to pick up the goods and can't find you?"

  "Doesn't matter, I'll just leave a note. Besides, my dad's business isn't something I can help with anyway. Might as well go out with you and broaden my horizons... Oh right, Brother Gan taught me how to make a flower ring today, but no matter what I do, I just can't get it to the level he described. Can you take a look? See, like this, with my feet shoulder-width apart..."

  "Step, step wrong!" Liu Kan saw the problem at a glance. "Xin can do it because every day when he carries water, he must use the Three Palace Steps to circle back, after getting used to it naturally, this move can be performed naturally... You, you should learn the Three Palace Steps first. After mastering the Three Palace Steps, you should be able to do it. I have something to attend to, I'll leave first."

  The old lady's arrangement was also proper, it's just that this guy is by her side...

  Liu Jian felt a bit uneasy, but then thought again that since he was planning to build his own power, this might be a good choice. Not understanding now didn't matter, there would be plenty of time on the journey north to figure things out and decide later.

  Thinking of this, Liu Kan's knot in his heart was also untied.

  That night, Liu Ke talked with his mother until the second watch, and Madame Kan repeatedly exhorted him, making Liu Ke feel deeply moved.

  It is just like the poem says: The loving mother's hands hold the thread, while the traveling son wears the clothes. When they meet before parting, their hearts are filled with reluctance to separate.

  Early in the morning, Liu and his three companions set out on their journey.

  He borrowed a carriage from Ren You, with Guan Yu driving the horses, Liu Qi sitting on the crossbar, and Cheng Yu inside to supervise the ceremony.

  "You can't even ride a horse?"

  The baby is driving a horse-drawn carriage and keeps talking nonstop.

  Liu Quan's face was flushed red, and he silently hugged the Wushan sword. It wasn't until they were about to depart that Liu Quan noticed the warhorse had a flat saddle with a single stirrup. The purpose of a single stirrup was to make mounting easier. However, once on horseback, it became useless. A rider needed to rely on their waist and leg strength to stabilize their body. For Liu Quan, this became a major problem.

  He could ride a horse, but later generations rode horses with high-bridge saddles to stabilize their bodies and were equipped with stirrups for convenient riding.

  Liu Kan was stunned without his stirrups and saddle.

  This also made Guan Yu feel a bit pleased. He had thought that Liu Bei was all-knowing and all-powerful, but it turned out that there were things he didn't know how to do either. From the moment they set off, Guan Yu began to grumble. Liu Bei wanted to refute him, but he couldn't bear to argue with his sworn brother.

  Who made himself unable to ride a horse?

  "Mr. Cheng, which way shall we go?"

  For Cheng Miao, Liu Kan still maintained a bit of respect.

  Cheng Miao lifted the curtain of the carriage, "Master, I've studied it before... The road ahead, heading north, can reach Fang Yu tonight. After passing Fang Yu, go east around Ju Ye Ze, and it's about 3 or 4 days' journey to Zhang County. Then take Fan Yang Dong A, pass by Liao City over Wei River, and head northwest is Jiu Lu... If the journey goes smoothly, it will take more than 20 days to reach Song Zi Cheng."

  However, it's best for the master to prepare some dry rations and utensils when staying overnight in Fang tonight.

  From Fangyuandu to Zhang County, it seems that there is no place for us to stay. If things go wrong, we may have to rest in the wild.

  This old man does things indeed one board at a time, saying things clearly and distinctly.

  Liu Kan responded with a "yes" and glanced at Guan Yu, saying: "Did you hear that clearly? Why aren't you hurrying to get the carriage ready?"

  "What's with your tone?" Guan Yu was displeased. "Are you driving the chariot or am I? Otherwise, come on!"

  Take advantage of me for not being good at driving... I'll endure!

  Guan Yin won another round, triumphantly raised his whip and swung it in the air with a loud crack. The carriage carrying three people moved slowly forward.

  "Mr. Cheng, where does this fork in the road to the west lead?"

  Cheng Miao poked his head out again and looked around, "It should be Fengyi."

  Fengyi?

  Liu Kan's heart couldn't help but move, and he pushed Gan Yu slightly, "Shall we... go to Fengyi first?"

  "What's going on in Fengyi?"

  "Never mind, just go!"

  In Liu Kan's mind, a figure emerged.

  It's been over a year now, but I have no idea how she is doing these days?

  That bright smile, crisp voice, involuntarily appears in front of my ears and eyes.

  Liu Kuang felt a surge of urgency, urging Guan Yu to head in the direction of Fengyi.

  It's just dawned.

  The south gate of Pei County was wide open, and Liu Bang, Zhou Bo, Chen He, and Lu Wan, the four of them, walked into the city gate of Pei County under the morning dew.