Liu Ziqiu came out to see him and was stunned: "Third Aunt, didn't you say he was an old... old gentleman? Why is there a Taoist priest here?"
The third aunt blurted out: "You are a wise old man, you are a wise old man, isn't he just a little old man?"
"What! You actually called me a little old man?" That man, who is not even thirty years old, has a square face and two sword-shaped eyebrows. He is upright and awe-inspiring when angry.
But the third aunt ignored him and continued: "The gentlemen in the city all sit in the hall, and we don't pay more than others, and we are in a remote location, close to the river..."
Liu Ziqiu said disdainfully: "What's wrong with being close to the river? When the canal opens, they won't be able to come even if they want to!"
The Taoist leader suddenly asked in surprise: "Opening the canal? You mean the emperor is going to dig a canal again? Where did this news come from?"
Liu Ziqiu laughed and said: "I just came back from Luoyang. I heard it from a friend in Beijing. I don't know whether it is true or not."
The Grand Canal was also called the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in later generations, and the current Yuhang was Hangzhou in later generations. Although Liu Ziqiu didn't know whether Yang Guang built the canal from the Yangtze River to the Qiantang River or when it was built, it was only a matter of time.
It can't be said that he was talking nonsense.
The Taoist priest suddenly shook his head and sighed: "I don't know how many people will die when digging the canal."
Liu Ziqiu didn't want to discuss this issue with him, so he turned to his third aunt and said, "What happened next?"
The third aunt said without thinking: "Later I saw this old...taoist priest setting up a stall on the roadside and writing family letters for people. He was really good at calligraphy, so I asked him..."
Liu Ziqiu asked curiously: "Taoist Priest, if you don't draw talismans to catch ghosts or do divination and ask divination, why do you start writing family letters for others?"
The Taoist Master said seriously: "The purpose of drawing talismans to catch ghosts, divination and asking divination is to make a living, and writing family letters is also to make a living. What's the difference?"
"Haha, haha... what the Taoist said is indeed true." Liu Ziqiu waved his hand and said, "Third Aunt, you go down and rest first. I asked the Taoist to go to the village first."
The Taoist priest looked up and suddenly said in surprise: "Do you want to rebel?"
It is impossible for an ordinary small village to build a wall outside. Changshan Village not only built it, but also built it very solidly, with watchtowers at the four corners.
Of course Liu Ziqiu refused to tell the truth, and just hesitated: "It's just to guard against thieves, it's just to guard against thieves."
The Taoist priest sneered and said: "In this bright and clear world, how can there be any thieves?"
In fact, the Sui Dynasty at this time was quite prosperous, and the people's lives were relatively peaceful. A few thieves were inevitable, but they were far from rampant. Like Changshan Village, it was indeed a bit of a fuss.
Liu Ziqiu felt a little unhappy. He hired a teacher, but this Taoist priest always asked questions. However, once he entered Changshan Village, it was Liu Ziqiu's territory, and he was not afraid that this Taoist priest could turn things upside down.
The Taoist priest seemed to have noticed Liu Ziqiu's thoughts, and suddenly said, "Take me to see the school first."
Pointing to the open space in the center of the village, Liu Ziqiu felt a little embarrassed and said, "This is the school of the future."
The Taoist priest also looked startled, but then he relaxed and said: "I see that the houses in the village are all made of thatch. If you just build a few thatched houses, I'm afraid there is no need to put in so much effort."
Liu Ziqiu cupped his hands and said, "To be fair to the Taoist priest, a brick house is going to be built here."
At that time, it was not easy to make bricks and tiles, and the cost of building a brick house was far higher than that of a wooden house. Even many wealthy families' houses were mainly made of wood. The Taoist priest asked in surprise: "Why?"
Liu Ziqiu smiled and said: "No matter how hard it is, we can't hurt our children, and no matter how poor we are, we can't give up on education."
The Taoist priest's face became solemn and thoughtful.
Liu Ziqiu felt that something was wrong, so he asked: "Taoist Priest, haven't you asked for the Dharma title yet?"
"I'm going to be a teacher soon, what more title do you need?" The Taoist priest, who had been sullen since arriving at the entrance of the village, suddenly laughed, clasped his fists and said, "I'm Wei Zheng! I don't know the patriarch..."
"Wait, what did you say your name was?"
"I'm here Wei Zheng!"
Liu Ziqiu couldn't believe his ears: "Wei Zheng? You said your name is Wei Zheng!"
I thought Yuan Tiangang was a Taoist priest, but he turned out to be a county magistrate, and I thought Qin Shubao was a policeman, but he was just a big-headed soldier. Now this Taoist priest claimed to be Wei Zheng, completely overturning Liu Ziqiu's original impression of the Sui and Tang Dynasties.
"What? The patriarch has heard of me?"
"Oh, no. It's just that one of my childhood playmates was also named Wei Zheng." Liu Ziqiu came back to his senses, changed the subject, and said, "You don't need to call me the patriarch, just call me Liu Ziqiu. I wonder if Mr. Wei is willing to stay.
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"Of course I do." Wei Zheng patted the baggage behind him and said with a smile, "I have brought all my wealth with me."
Liu Ziqiu said happily: "Well, sir, please stay at my house for now. When the school is built, I will have my own place for you."
Wei Zheng did not refuse, he held his hands and said: "It is better to obey orders than to be respectful."
Liu Ziqiu's yard is no larger than that of other villagers. There are three thatched houses. Gao Xiu'er, Xiang Xiang and two Korean maids live in one, Liu Ziqiu and four Kunlun slaves live in one, and the middle hall is a place for eating and discussing affairs. It is already very large.
It was crowded. Liu Ziqiu wanted to win over Wei Zheng and said to the two Korean maids: "Move all the bedding in the east room into the hall and free up that room for Mr. Wei."
Wei Zheng said hurriedly: "No, no, I'll just squeeze in with you."
Liu Ziqiu didn't speak. The two Korean maids only acted according to their master's orders and had already moved out all the bedding in the east room.
Wei Zheng felt very sorry and said hesitantly: "The village must have encountered some difficulties. I wonder if I can be of help."
Liu Ziqiu hesitated, but if it were someone else, he would just say that even if there was a risk of leakage, he would not mind killing someone to silence him. But the other party was Wei Zheng, so he was a little undecided.
Wei Zheng said: "Actually, I can see that you must have messed with someone you shouldn't mess with."
"Not bad!" Liu Ziqiu gritted his teeth and shouted, "Xiu'er, bring me the contract!"
Wives and concubines of wealthy families are not allowed to see outsiders casually, but this is a small mountain village, which is not so particular. Wei Zheng is not surprised. But seeing Gao Xiuer's beauty, he was still slightly surprised. He didn't expect that it would be like this in a small village.
However, I felt relieved when I thought that Liu Ziqiu could say, "No matter how hard it is, we must not suffer for our children, and no matter how poor we are, we must not give up education."
After listening to Liu Ziqiu's explanation of the whole story, Wei Zheng mused: "The Yang family is very powerful. If we take the ordinary route, this matter may not be easy to handle. I believe Patriarch Liu has a plan."
"Haha, if you, sir, think highly of me, please call me worthy brother, and I will call you brother Wei." Liu Ziqiu smiled and said, "To be honest with brother Wei, Liu also knows that this matter cannot go the usual way. So.
My younger brother plans to sneak into Yang's house, kill Yang Heihu, teach Yang Jishan a lesson, and warn the Yang family!"
Speaking later, Liu Ziqiu had shown murderous intent, but Wei Zheng was unaware of it, shaking his head and saying: "That's not right! Although Yang Heihu is highly used by the Yang family, he is just a slave after all. He will be killed if he kills him. The Yang family will not go to war for him. But Yang Heihu
Jishan is different, he is the legitimate son of the Yang family, if you hurt him, I'm afraid the Yang family won't let it go."
When Liu Ziqiu heard that Wei Zheng was sincerely planning, he couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief and said: "My younger brother also knows that the Yang family will definitely have revenge, so he will build a lot of construction projects in the village."
Wei Zheng stood up, walked back and forth in the room, and suddenly said: "The Yuwen family is the most favored by the emperor now. The Yang family is already weak and should not dare to make things big. I don't know how my dear brother wants to teach Yang a lesson.
Accumulate good deeds.”
Liu Ziqiu said with a smile: "It's actually simple. I found Yang Jishan's residence and took advantage of his sleep to shave his hair without warning. If he persists in his obsession, it would be easy to take his dog's head!"
Wei Zheng was surprised and said: "Yang's house must be heavily guarded, how did you get there?"
"Brother Wei doesn't have to worry about this, I have my own solution." Liu Ziqiu secretly laughed in his heart. He had been in and out of the imperial palace, not to mention the small Yangzhai.
Wei Zheng thought for a while and said: "This method can certainly restrain Yang Jishan. But with his skin and hair, and his parents, it is hard for Yang Jishan to accept this shame and humiliation. If the good brother can really come and go freely, just leave a letter."
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"Leave a letter? It's too cheap for him." Liu Ziqiu thought deeply, "Why not cut off Yang Heihu's head, put it on Yang Jishan's pillow, scare him half to death, and then relieve his hatred!"
While he was talking, Ah Fu broke in, raised his hands and said: "A Lang, I found it! In..."
Although this courtyard is simple and simple, there are usually two Korean maids taking turns guarding the door. Outsiders have to pass the news first when they come in. Ah Fu is one of his own, so he barged in directly. After talking, he found that in addition to Liu Ziqiu and Gao Xiuer, there were
He and Vanilla, as well as a stranger, hurriedly stopped talking.
Liu Ziqiu nodded and said: "Mr. Wei is not an outsider, please continue talking."
"The four of us rushed to the west gate early in the morning and searched separately. The slave walked southwest for more than three miles and bumped into Yang Heihu and his party. The slave avoided the side. After they passed, he continued to explore in the southwest direction. As expected, he saw a person ten miles away.
It is located in a manor and is surrounded by trees. If you don't look carefully, outsiders won't be able to tell."
Vanilla suddenly lost her voice and said: "Ten miles southwest of the county seat!"
Liu Ziqiu asked in surprise: "Have you been there?"
"No, no." Vanilla waved her hands repeatedly, but couldn't hide the panic in her eyes.
Although Liu Ziqiu was a little confused, he had no time to ask in detail at this time and asked again: "Where are they?"
Ah Fu said: "Later, the four of us met at the west gate, but none of the three of them found a manor that met the requirements. In order to confirm the matter, I came back to report Ah Lang first, and the three of them were still watching around."
Liu Ziqiu waved his hand and said: "Go and tell them not to reveal their whereabouts, so as not to alert others."
"No!" Ah Fu bowed and excused himself.
Gao Xiuer became nervous: "Lang Jun, do you really want to break into Yang's manor at night?"