Chapter 343 Military funds have been delivered, not a penny less!
The sky continues.

The old soldier looked up at the moon and continued his story.

[On these coins, the four characters "Da Tang Jian Zhong" are engraved, just to tell everyone. ]

But the beggar didn't understand.

[Beggar: "There are hundreds of thousands of enemy troops around us. What's the use of this little money!"]

[Old Soldier: "It doesn't matter if it's useful or not, at least this money can be exchanged for an extra cart of food, a knife, or an arrow."]

[“It will let one more enemy know.”]

[“Here! It’s my Tang Dynasty!”]

[“Do you know? Many merchants and civilians provided us with food and fodder, but were captured and beheaded by the enemy.”]

[“What they recognize is not the money, but the two words written on the money.”]

【“Tang!”】

The veterans’ voices penetrate my heart!

Even the beggar who has always felt very pessimistic.

There was also silence at this time.

[Old Soldier: "Once the money is delivered, I will send you a fast horse."]

[“You can also help the brothers in Xizhou City and deliver a letter home.”]

After understanding the situation.

The beggar stopped complaining.

He and the veteran were together, the two of them dragging heavy money and moving slowly forward in the desert.

I don’t know how far I walked when I suddenly heard a loud noise around me.

Iron Horse!
Looking up, I saw several cavalrymen appearing on the sand dunes.

Just looking at the style of their armor, you can tell they are definitely enemies!
This time, the veteran knew he couldn't hide.

The old soldier held a spear and drew his sword.

He gave his sword to the beggar.

[Old Soldier: "I am Guo Yuanzheng, from the Ninth Cavalry Squadron of the Xuan Ge Battalion, Wuwei Army of the Tang Dynasty!"]

The beggar took the sword, his eyes revealing determination.

【Xuanwei Army, Lu 14.】

……

Two exhausted infantrymen faced several Tibetan cavalrymen.

It stands to reason that there is no way to fight it.

However, the combat effectiveness of the elite Tang border troops was far greater than that of a few Tibetan defeated soldiers.

After a few rounds.

The defeated Tubo soldiers were killed by the two men.

But in order to save Lu Shisi, the old soldier threw his weapon out as a javelin.

Lu Shisi was rescued and survived.

But the old soldier was unarmed and was stabbed in the chest by the Tibetans.

The main reason was to be able to bring in more military funds.

The old soldier took off all his armor.

Otherwise, with the high-quality armor of the elite border troops of the Tang Dynasty.

It's impossible to be stabbed through with one knife.

When the old soldier was dying, he held Lu Shisi's hand tightly.

His eyes were wide open and blood was spitting out of his mouth.

He wanted to say something, but his injuries were too severe and blood was gushing out.

I can't say anything.

Although he said nothing, it seemed as if he had said everything.

In the blink of an eye, Lu Shisi was the only one left alive on the battlefield.

Lu Shisi gently held the old soldier's face, allowing him to close his eyes.

Then pack the bags of money.

Start walking slowly, dragging yourself.

【Lu Shisi: "All of it is mine. All of it is mine."】

[“I’ve made a fortune, and everything is mine…”]

The next scene shows Lu Shisi walking in the desert dragging money.

At first, I could still drag myself along.

At the back, I just kept climbing.

His hands and feet were all worn out and bleeding, but he gritted his teeth and dragged the money.

Outside the sky.

Shang Dynasty.

E Lai saw this beggar, who wanted money more than his life.

I couldn't help but point to the sky and said:
"Didn't this beggar say this before? You can't take money and not your life!"

"You have to throw away bags of money when you need to."

"Why is he so greedy now?"

"Sure enough, in the face of huge wealth, human nature cannot stand the test."

As a fierce general, E Lai didn't think too much about it.

King Zhou Di Xin standing next to him was also an unrivaled general.

But he obviously thought much more. "Maybe he was greedy and wanted to keep the money for himself."

"But it's possible that it's not that simple."

"When the old soldier died, Lu Shisi's words 'all of them are mine' may have a deeper meaning."

Late Han Dynasty.

Zhuge Liang, for his loyalty and righteousness towards Lu Shisi on the sky curtain.

I admire you very much.

Because Zhuge Liang was very sure that Lu Shisi was about to die.

And still dragging so much money along.

It’s definitely not because of greed!

But he not only took over the veterans' money.

He also took over the responsibilities of the veterans.

Many ancient people could not make a judgment at the moment.

I could only look at the sky nervously.

They hope Lu Shisi can survive.

They were also worried that Lu Shisi would abscond with the money.

Especially the sky curtain, at this moment the words that Lu Shisi had said before were still ringing in the air.

What about buying a piece of land and marrying a few wives.

What about buying a big house and eating meat and drinking wine every day?

A comfortable life after becoming rich.

In contrast, the miserable appearance of Lu Shisi, dragging his purse and crawling on the ground, was in stark contrast.

It also forms a vivid artistic contrast.

For both modern and ancient audiences.

It's a huge soul shock!

Late Yuan Dynasty.

Luo Guanzhong is a senior history enthusiast and historical novelist.

Naturally, I am not unfamiliar with that period of history of the Tang Dynasty.

Luo Guanzhong knew what was happening.

I also know the inevitable ending.

But at this time, Luo Guanzhong was more concerned about the artistic techniques of the sky curtain.

Lu Shisi, who looked like a beggar, was struggling on the brink of life and death.

He was hauling loads of money.

Can enable him to live a wealthy life.

Enjoy peace of mind from now on.

The scene before my eyes is a sky full of yellow sand on the brink of life and death.

What rings in my ears is the life of luxury after having money.

What kind of temptation is this?
It seemed as if at any time, Lu Shisi would make up his mind to abscond with the money!
But what if Lu Shisi had not chosen to escape.

How full will Lu Shisi’s character arc be?
Luo Guanzhong appreciated the beauty of this scene.

Can't help but come from the heart.

We applauded the artistic expression of the sky curtain.

"I know, this should be a movie or TV series in the future."

“It’s a performance.”

"But the acting is indeed good, and the plot design is also good."

"As Lu Shisi struggled to crawl, he thought about a life of luxury."

"It definitely highlights how difficult it is to be able to keep such a large sum of money and not be corrupt."

"If Lu Shisi can withstand this test, it will definitely highlight his character."

"And if he fails to pass the test... then..."

“I can only say that it’s hard to accept.”

The ancients were speculating.

And when you are worried about the plot.

Lu Shisi on the sky curtain climbed to the outside of a city.

He looked up at the ruined city wall.

He gave a relieved smile.

Then he fainted.

In the next scene, Lu Shisi was lying on a simple bed and slowly waking up.

【"General, he's awake."】

When Lu Shisi opened his eyes, he saw a general with completely white hair and beard.
Following him were several equally elderly soldiers.

Lu Shisi handed over the document.

[“All members of the Ninth Cavalry Squadron of the Xuan Ge Battalion of the Wuwei Army of the Tang Dynasty report for duty.”]

【“Military expenses…Military expenses have been delivered.”】

He then took out a Tang Dynasty Jianzhong Tongbao coin from his bosom.

[“Not a penny less…”]

(End of this chapter)