Chapter - 184 The Cripples of Wuhu (17) (2/2)
Qiu Qianren continued, ” I have gotten news that in six months time, the Jins will attack the south with a formidable army and our Song Empire will be lost. Hai, this is so sudden that we cannot do much about it.”
Guo Jing was alarmed and asked, ” Then Elder Qiu had better go and inform the imperial court and ask them to prepare and make plans to counter the enemy.”
Qiu Qianren stared at him and scolded, ” What does a young man like you know? If Great Song is prepared, they will lose out even more.”
Everyone did not understand what he was saying and looked at him in alarm.
He continued, ” I have wrecked my brains for a plan to protect the safety and happiness of the people and there is only one way to protect the country. I have traveled all the way to Jiangnan for this. I heard that the Little Jin Prince and his General, Official Duan is held in this manor. Why not we invite them for a discussion?”
Master Lu did not know how Qiu Qianren knew of this but hurriedly ordered two servants to bring them in. He ordered to have their chains removed but asked the servants to place them on the lower floor and denied them any utensils for dinning. Guo Jing and Huang Rong saw that Wanyan Kang looked weak and exhausted. Official Duan looked like he was in his early fifties and had a thick beard but he wore a frightened expression.
Qiu Qianren looked at Wanyan Kang and said, ” Little Prince has suffered.”
Wanyan Kang nodded and thought silently, ” I wonder why Guo Jing and Huang Rong are here?”
That day when he fought in Master Lu's study, he didn't notice them hiding in one corner. The three looked at each other but did not greet each other.
Qiu Qianren faced Master Lu and said, ” There is a plot of wealth in front of your manor but why hasn't brother retrieved it?”
Master Lu was curious and asked, ” I live a simple, rural life? What wealth is Elder talking about?”
Qiu Qianren answered, ” When the Jin Army attacks the South, a great war will start and many lives will be lost. If brother gathers the heroes of Jiangnan and fight together, you all will banish the Jins and attain peace.”
Master Lu thought silently, ” This is a serious matter indeed.”
He answered hurriedly, ” It is my honor to help fight for my country and something that I am responsible for. I am loyal to my country but the imperial court does not appreciate it. If a person is evil, even if he becomes a priest, it is useless if he still does not have the right morals. I hope Senior creates a pathway for me and Junior will be more than grateful. And I do not crave for any wealth or rewards.”
Qiu Qianren stroked his beard and laughed out aloud. He was about the answer when the housekeeper rushed forward and said, ” Leader Zhang has spotted six suspicious-looking people on the lake. They have already reached the Manor.”
Master Lu paled and called out, ” Invite them in quickly.”
He thought silently, ” Why are there six people? Could it be that The Twin Killers of The Dark Winds have found helpers?”