The end of the world begins with the king

Chapter 354

On the first day of March in the 25th year of Taian, a big ship was sailing on the canal in Gyeonggi County.

On the bow of the boat, Cao Jiaxun stood leaning on the railing, his eyes full of excitement.

From October last year to now, they have walked for more than four months.

Along the way, they encountered river blockages, zombie siege when they docked for supplies, and survivors trying to seize the boat, and a boat ran aground along the way...

After experiencing countless hardships and obstacles, they finally returned to the land of Gyeonggi.

If all goes well, they only need to travel another day to reach the capital.

"Roasted chicken, roasted suckling pig, sweet-scented osmanthus..." Cao Jiaxun's saliva almost flowed out as he chanted these words.

Although there was no need to worry about food along the way, eating noodles and wheat cakes every day was undoubtedly torture for Cao Jiaxun after a few months.

At this moment Yuan Hai walked behind Cao Jiaxun and said with a smile: "Uncle Guo, you will arrive in the capital one day, so please bear with it!"

Cao Jiaxun blushed, and then he laughed and said, "I'll be the host when we arrive in the capital, and then I invite you strong men to have a good time!"

"The banquet in Tiandilou and the girls in Cuiyulou are top-notch..."

As an older swinger brother, Cao Jiaxun is naturally very good at playing, and introducing food, drink and entertainment can be said to be at his fingertips.

The two of them were bragging and farting at the bow, but the eunuch Liu De standing behind looked dignified.

"You two, go another twenty or thirty miles, let's find a place to dock!"

Liu De's voice interrupted the conversation between the two of Cao Jiaxun.

Cao Jiaxun turned around first, and said: "Eunuch Liu, you are too cautious, this is at least a hundred miles away from the capital!"

"Are we going to Beijing with such a big fanfare?" Liu De asked rhetorically.

This dead eunuch... Cao Jiaxun cursed inwardly.

If it wasn't for Zhao Yanxun's special authorization before leaving, Liu De would have the part to speak here.

Not to be outdone, Cao Jiaxun said, "Who said we want to go to Beijing with great fanfare, can't we disembark after [-] or [-] miles away from the capital?"

Liu De's expression turned serious, and he said, "Everyone, from the big river to the canal, we have encountered four batches of official ships transporting grain. Every time we try to fool them, because they don't know how to board the ship for inspection!"

"But if you go any further... you will encounter river yamen setting up checkpoints, or even the imperial army blocking the river. How should you deal with it then?"

"Are we telling the truth? We came from Longyou and were sent by His Royal Highness King Yong to report the safety of Concubine Duan?"

"Uncle Guo forgot, what did the prince tell you before he left?"

Cao Jiaxun was speechless, and his eyes swept to Yuan Hai, obviously hoping that Yuan Hai would say a few words for him.

If they abandon the ship too soon, they have to walk on two legs, which is a terrible crime.

But Yuan Hai disappointed Cao Jiaxun, he only heard him solemnly say: "What my father-in-law said is true!"

Seeing this situation, Cao Jiaxun said helplessly: "Okay, okay, whatever you say is what you say!"

"Uncle Guo, we have endured all the hardships, and in the end you will bear with it..."

Speaking of this, Liu De said bitterly: "You also know how many people in the capital harbor unruly feelings towards the empress and Uncle Tao Yang's mansion, we have to be cautious!"

Moved with emotion and understood with reason, Cao Jiaxun couldn't accept Liu De's words.

"You make the arrangements, I won't say anything, just be an idler!" Cao Jiaxun waved his hand and was about to enter the cabin.

Liu De showed a smile, and quickly stepped forward to grab Cao Jiaxun and said, "Uncle Guo, you can't be idle, and I need your help next!"

Cao Jiaxun stopped, with an expression of disbelief, and asked, "How can I help!"

This guy is also powerful enough to directly treat himself as a waste.

"Our family remembers that Tao Yangbo's mansion has some properties outside the city. I wonder if Uncle Guo knows about it?"

Hearing Liu De's question, Cao Jiaxun couldn't help but wonder: "Why are you asking this?"

"In order not to be discovered, it is best for us not to enter the city, go directly to the Zhuangzi in the uncle's mansion, and then contact the Sir!"

It has to be said that Liu De's thoughts are indeed delicate enough, and this method has been secure to the extreme.

In fact, Liu De didn't finish his sentence.

Not only can they not enter the city now, but they may not be able to enter the city in the future, at least he and Cao Jiaxun are like this.

The two of them went to Longyou, and anyone with a heart in the capital knew that if they appeared in the public eye, it would be self-inflicted.

Therefore, what Cao Jiaxun imagined is basically impossible to realize, at least in the short term.

"Zhuangzi's words, I remember a few!" Cao Jiaxun said slowly.

Liu De quickly said: "It's better to be in the north of the capital!"

After thinking for a while, Cao Jiaxun replied: "There is a Zhuangzi in Jiuliuba!"

"Jiuliu Dam... This place is fairly hidden, let's go here!" Liu De nodded.

They continued to move forward, but after only a dozen miles, they were urged to land by Liu De, and then everyone disembarked.

From their location to Jiuliu Dam, there is still at least seventy miles to go, and this journey is not easy.

But fortunately, they have already entered the forbidden zone, and there are basically no zombies along the way, so their safety can basically be guaranteed.

During the four months of their journey, all the difficulties they encountered were all caused by the zombies.

Now entering Gyeonggi-kyun, the traces of zombies have disappeared, which makes everyone feel as if they have passed away.

They took the path as much as possible, but encountered several interceptions and questioning during the period.

Fortunately, they were walking, so they could arrange their itinerary at will, and Liu De had already prepared his speech, which made it easy for them to fool them.

What they showed to the government was Cao Jiaxun, the incomprehensible "eldest young master", who was arrested by the elders of the family from Zhuangzi and brought back to the city.

Of course, there is no evidence for empty words, and Liu De also produced some letters to support it, and of course he used treasures to clear the way.

Ever since, a group of more than 30 people passed through the customs easily, and were let by the lower-level officials all the way.

They drove for three days in a row, and spent the night in some deserted houses for the two nights in between. These empty houses were caused by the outbreak of zombies.

On the morning of the fourth day of March, they arrived at Jiuliu Dam and appeared outside a farm.

Seeing Yuan Hai knock the door knocker, Cao Jiaxun was a little nervous, and so were the others.

Because they couldn't confirm whether there were still people inside, otherwise they would have to continue on their way and find another Zhuangzi.

Fortunately, the situation was not as bad as they thought. The door was opened more than ten seconds later, and an old man leaned out from inside.

"Who are you looking for?"

"Old Xie, look at who I am, Master?"

Following the voice, Lao Xie rubbed his eyes, and finally dared not say anything: "Third Master, why did you come back here? Didn't you..."

Old Xie held back what was said later, and saw him open the door, step aside, and hurriedly said, "Third Master, please come in!"

After brushing off his sleeves, Cao Jiaxun smiled, and with the support of the two concubines, he walked into the gate of Zhuangzi with square steps, looking very miraculous.

Liu Depo was a little dumbfounded, thinking to himself how could there be such a living treasure in the world, it was hard to imagine that this person and the thoughtful Concubine Duan were brothers and sisters.

(End of this chapter)