SFS Chapter 220 Lock Picking Skill
Chapter 220 Lock Picking Skill
Lu Qingqing did not hesitate:
"Of the several routes we know, the most suitable one for breaking through the checkpoint is indeed the small path on the south side that Master mentioned. Furthermore, when the muskets are fired during the attack, the officials on the east and southeast roads will surely rush over to provide support."
"We don't know how many people Wang Defa can muster. If there are more people attacking the other checkpoints, then we will only have to deal with the thirty or so people on the southern path."
As she spoke, Lu Qingqing frowned slightly and said:
"But if there aren't enough people to rush through the checkpoint, then the officers from the other two routes will definitely come over. If you add them up, we'll be facing around 140 officers."
"Besides that, in Jingou, the largest number of officials are located at the warehouse and the town entrance. I don't know the exact number of people there, but there must be at least 300 of them."
Lu Qingqing looked at everyone and continued:
"Those three hundred men are basically equipped with horses. If we get held up there, these officials will definitely come to support us. Therefore, in addition to gathering the miners, we also have to hold back the officials at the warehouse!"
After listening to this, Lu Shuhe was a little puzzled and said:
"Daya, the warehouse is heavily guarded and there's no way to get in. How are we going to hold them off?"
Lu Qingqing explained:
"What these officials value most is the gold in the warehouse! I remember the room where the gold is stored is not far from the room where the gunpowder is stored. If there is a fire in that room, the gunpowder in that room will explode and flatten everything nearby. So, they must put out the fire first to get the gold."
Lu Tianming frowned slightly after hearing her words:
"Daya, the warehouse is too heavily guarded. Even if someone can get in, if a fire breaks out, they will definitely be trapped inside by the police. This..."
Lu Qingqing interrupted him and said:
"Uncle Tianming, Xiaolang and I will handle this matter. I have already sneaked into the official's yard last night and have a good understanding of the situation inside."
Lu Tianming and Master Yan both refused:
"no!"
"can not go!"
Master Yan said with a cold face:
"Daya, how long have you been learning martial arts, and you dare to go to that warehouse by yourself? You are getting more and more daring. You sneaked in last night. What would Xiao Lang do if something happened to you?"
Then he took a deep breath and continued:
"You were able to go in and come out last night, which means you didn't cause any trouble. If a fire breaks out, do you think you can still escape it?"
Lu Tianming also said:
"Yeah, don't think about it anymore. We're all escaping together. There's no reason to let you two kids die!"
Seeing that Lu Qingqing wanted to say something, he raised his hand to interrupt:
"Daya, if you want to delay those officials, we can think of other ways."
Li Rui also said:
"Yes, we can throw torches from outside the wall onto the roof. I secretly took a look when we went to get gunpowder. Except for a few warehouses in that yard, the rest of the houses don't have tiles. Throwing torches on them will catch fire!"
Lu Tianming suddenly thought of something and asked:
"Is there any gunpowder left from the blasting of rocks earlier?"
Lu Shuhe nodded:
"Yes, I remember there was quite a bit of gunpowder left in that can of gunpowder. Later, He Baotou collected it. It must still be in his room!"
"Great! Besides torches, gunpowder can also be used."
"It's just that the He boss's room is always locked. Breaking the lock would make too much noise. I don't think any of us can open it!"
A group of people were chatting excitedly and finally raised this question.
At this time, a senior brother next to Lu Qingqing whispered:
“I used to know a little bit about lock picking.”
The senior brother who spoke was Tu Rong. After he finished speaking, he looked at Master Yan timidly.
Master Yan saw this and could only comfort him:
"Well, that's all in the past. Ever since you became my disciple, you've always acted honestly and uprightly. Why bother about the past?"
Tu Rong then raised his head and said to everyone:
"I can go to He Baotou's house and bring out the gunpowder."
Lu Qingqing didn't expect that Senior Brother Tu had this skill, and her eyes suddenly lit up.
This is a good skill!
Thinking of the gold locked in He Baotou's house, Lu Qingqing decided that she had to learn this skill even if she had to shamelessly do it!
This Senior Brother Tu has always been a shy person. After being together for so long, he has been very caring towards her, Qin Lang and Lu Shufu.
Thinking of the honey jerky that Senior Brother Tu loved to eat, Lu Qingqing decided to take the initiative to try it in the evening.
After some discussion, everyone decided that Lu Tianming would go and talk to Wang Defa during the afternoon workday.
Seeing that the problem had been solved, everyone in the room finally felt like eating.
Lu Qingqing also returned to her room. After finishing her meal, she ran to Lu Tianming's room and asked Qin Lang to call out Senior Brother Tu.
Tu Rong couldn't help blushing when he saw that his junior sister was looking at him with a smile.
Turning his head, Qin Lang, who was not far away, kept looking at this side, feeling inexplicably embarrassed.
Fortunately, Lu Qingqing spoke at this time:
"Brother Tu, can you share your lock-picking skills with others? I'm particularly interested in it. I wouldn't learn it for nothing. I can pay for the tuition!"
As she spoke, Lu Qingqing took out a bundle from behind her and handed it to Senior Brother Tu.
"Here, this is the honey jerky you loved to eat before. I made some more a few days ago."
Brother Tu looked at the bundle that was handed to him, smelled the aroma of meat coming from it, swallowed his saliva subconsciously, and said:
"Daya, I have no problem teaching you this skill, but it's not a good trade. You can learn it for fun, but don't go out and cause trouble! Otherwise, if Master knows that I've taught you bad things, he'll break my legs!"
"Don't worry, Brother Tu. I'm just curious about this, why would someone go out and get into trouble?"
Tu Rong felt relieved when he saw his junior sister smiling sweetly.
Little did he know that he was relieved too early!
After Lu Qingqing delivered the dried meat, they agreed to start learning lock picking in the evening.
After work in the afternoon, the people in the team helped to cover for him, and Lu Tianming successfully communicated with Wang Defa.
Lu Qingqing was among the women and had no idea what the two were talking about.
It was not until after work in the evening that Lu Tianming told everyone the result.
Wang Defa will try his best to gather the remaining miners within two days. As for the specific number, we will not know until tomorrow night or the morning of the day after tomorrow.
No matter how many people Wang Defa gathers, they will definitely have to break through the checkpoint.
Therefore, after dinner, Lu Tianming informed the trustworthy people in the team about the matter.
At the same time, have everyone start preparing shields.
As for Erxi, Zhuzi's father and the children in the team, everyone consciously kept it a secret from them.
Lu Qingqing asked Qin Lang to call out Senior Brother Tu, and the three of them went to the livestock shed.
Senior Brother Tu took out the utensils he used to eat and began to teach Lu Qingqing.
Qin Lang found it interesting and watched it carefully.
Lu Qingqing looked at Brother Tu who was teaching with excitement on his face and felt that he really loved this skill.
There was light in Brother Tu's eyes when he opened the lock.
Lu Qingqing never thought that Senior Brother Tu actually knew what kind of locks were in He Baotou's room.
He also focused on how to open that kind of lock.
In fact, Lu Qingqing wanted to ask about the kind of lock in the vault, but she didn't dare to ask.
I guess as soon as she asked the question, Senior Brother Tu would have to stop teaching, or even report her to the master.
Lu Qingqing and Qin Lang studied hard. The unlocking methods and tools used for various locks were different.
After the evening teaching was completed, Senior Brother Tu gave Lu Qingqing a complete set of tools without even waiting for her to ask for them.
At this moment, Senior Brother Tu was a very good person in Lu Qingqing's eyes. She praised him so much that he blushed.
After promising to deliver five pounds of dried meat, Lu Qingqing sent away Brother Tu, the "lock-picking master."
According to Senior Brother Tu, all the skills have been taught to her, and all that remains is to practice diligently and become proficient with practice.
When Lu Qingqing thought of the gold, she felt motivated and started practicing!