My lady, I'm going to rebel.

Chapter 39 Goodbye, Mother Lu

"Brother Lian!"

Hearing Mu Zheng addressing him like that, Li Lian almost lost his mind. Seeing the other person's bewildered expression, Mu Zheng could only use a smile to hide his embarrassment.

He had thought about this name for a long time before coming up with it. Firstly, it was to bring them closer, and secondly, it corresponded to the "Brother Mu".

"Do you know Han Zi?"

Li Lian instantly became wary upon hearing Mu Zheng's question. Having anticipated this reaction, Mu Zheng chuckled, "To be honest, Brother Han and I are inseparable. Oh, no, we're close friends."

"Huh?" Li Lian was surprised at first, then his face turned angry: "Brother Mu, you are trying to deceive me too?"

"Hey, you!" Mu Zheng took out the Luoyang Sword from his waist and asked, "Brother Lian, do you recognize this thing?"

"What is this?" Li Lian took a look. It was a short sword. "I don't recognize it!"

what?

Mu Zheng was dumbfounded: "No, look carefully again, haven't you seen this thing before?"

Seeing Mu Zheng's anxious look, Li Lian simply took the Luoyang Sword and examined it carefully, but in the end, he threw it back to Mu Zheng with disdain: "Tell me, what's the matter?"

In fact, Li Lian still didn't recognize the Luoyang Sword, but he chose to believe Mu Zheng. Of course, he didn't believe him completely, he just wanted to hear what he had to say.

"Is such that……"

Mu Zheng recounted how he and Han Zi met, including the chase, but omitted the part where he killed Hungry Wolf. "After we separated, I asked him to go to Chang'an. Why didn't he go?"

Hearing Mu Zheng mention the word Chang'an, Li Lian's expression changed slightly. "I see, so that's the case. Thank you, Brother Mu, for saving Han Zi's life. But I don't know if he went to Chang'an in the end."

"Brother Lian, don't you know?"

"I don't know!"

Seeing Li Lian nod affirmatively, Mu Zheng smiled inwardly. He had already gotten the answer he wanted.

First of all, Han Zi is still alive.

Secondly, Li Lian will definitely contact Han Zi to find out whether what Mu Zheng said is true.

Finally, when Han Zi replies, he will be able to know all the information about the other party.

Seeing that Mu Zheng no longer pressed for more information about Han Zi, Li Lian felt relieved. In fact, at this moment, he had completely believed Mu Zheng's words, because he knew that Han Zi was on his way to Chang'an.

However, you should be careful and ask Han Zi to confirm Mu Zheng's identity first.

……

Because there were 200 more dan of grain, Li Lian hired another team in Jiao County to deliver the goods. It took ten days for them to arrive in Haiqu.

Haiqu at this moment still looked the same as when Mu Zheng left, but upon closer inspection, it seemed a little different.

It has a sense of vicissitudes and frustration.

Two and a half months have passed since the Lu family uprising. Because of his God's perspective, Mu Zheng is very clear that the last fifteen days were the Lu family uprising army's dying struggle.

Due to the blockade by Wang Mang's army, Li Lian could not publicly send his grain to the Lu family army. However, he was also clever. He distributed porridge everywhere under the pretext of disaster relief. Not only did he fill the stomachs of the local people, but he also used the transportation of porridge to secretly provide a lot of benefits to the rebels.

But doing so is not only dangerous, it is also likely to expose the already hidden rebels again.

After several mistakes, Li Lian had to terminate the operation.

Seeing that boy looking so worried all day, Mu Zheng had to pretend to comfort him: "Don't panic, there will be moonlight after the sun sets. Maybe in a couple of days we won't need you to deliver food anymore."

Li Lian looked up at the sky and said, "I hope what Brother Mu said can come true."

Uh……

Mu Zheng thought to himself, this could indeed come true, but the way it would happen was different from what Li Lian had imagined. Would he blame him for his bad mouth then?

"Young Master!" Cao Pengfei pushed the door open and glanced at Mu Zheng, seeming to want to say something but stopping himself.

"Brother Mu is not an outsider." Li Lian saw Cao Pengfei's concerns.

"Uh..." Cao Pengfei glared at Mu Zheng fiercely, "Aunt Lu is here."

"What?" Li Lian stood up suddenly, and fell off the stool with his butt.

Mu Zheng was also very surprised. He didn't expect that Lu would come to find Li Lian. You know, her head is very valuable now.

Mu Zheng heard from Li Lian that when he was doing business, he received favors from the Lu family, which was how he came into contact with her.

Mu Zheng wasn't surprised by this. Historical records indicate that Lü Mu's family had millions in assets. After her son's unjust death, she opened a restaurant. She brewed fine wine, bought fine knives, and made fine clothes. She treated young people who couldn't afford to drink. She also offered gifts to those who were disheveled. After a few years, her money gradually ran out, and young people wanted to repay her. Lü Mu then proposed revenge, which resonated with everyone.

Of course, we cannot say that Lu Mu was seeking a reward for her kindness. We can only blame the fact that Wang Mang’s regime at that time was unpopular.

Just as I was thinking about it, a woman in a gray robe and a scarf on her head walked in.

If Mu Zheng had not known the other party's identity in advance, he would never have associated him with the Lu family from three months ago.

She is old and haggard.

Mu Zheng sighed that the first female peasant uprising leader in Chinese history was about to end the last highlight of her life.

Mrs. Lu had not expected to see Mu Zheng here, and the two exchanged pleasantries. Li Lian was even more surprised when he learned that Mu Zheng had saved Mrs. Lu before.

At that moment, he seemed to have a thought that Mu Zheng was not just an ordinary citizen. Perhaps he also wanted a bright and clear world in his heart, just like himself.

After settling down, Lu explained that the Lu family army had been dispersed after being crushed by Wang Mang's army. A small number of people remained in hiding in the city, but the majority remained in Kuishan.

Kuishan, the place where Lü's family had revolted and proclaimed themselves general, had become the last stronghold of the rebels. She had come this time hoping that Li Lian could help him evacuate the people from the mountain.

"My death doesn't matter, but it's a pity for those children. They followed me in the vain hope of creating a peaceful and prosperous world, but in the end it was all a pipe dream." At this point, Mrs. Lu sighed and quickly knelt in front of Li Lian. "Master Lian, I want to find a way for them to live."

Li Lian was startled by Mrs. Lu's action, and she quickly helped her up. "Aunt Lu, why do you have to be so polite? If you need anything, just let me know. I will do whatever I can to help you."

Mrs. Lu stood up shakily, her hands resting on Li Lian's forearms, and it was obvious that she was exerting great strength. "Child, can you help me get them out of Haiqu, the farther the better?"

Bring out the sea song?

In fact, even if Mrs. Lu didn't say it, Mu Zheng guessed that it was this request.

After all, as rebels, the rebels could only stay away from Langya.

Li Lian frowned. This was no small matter. If the government discovered his delivery of food, he could easily claim he was deceived by the rebels because it was disaster relief. However, helping the rebels escape was pure rebellion.

He is not afraid of death, but he is worried about bringing trouble to his father.

After a moment's hesitation, Li Lian asked, "Has Aunt Lu come up with any ideas?"

Mrs. Lu also knew that this was too much to ask, so she looked hesitant and asked, "Can you let them sneak into your caravan?"

Oh?

Li Lian was stunned. A caravan could be made up of dozens of people, so it shouldn't be difficult to take a few people out of the city.

"Aunt Lu, how many rebels do you have left?"

"1483 people!"

ha?