Chapter 5 The certificate of surrender sent by Wang Lin
Another day.
There are two villages outside the east gate of Guanxia in Yuncheng County, one is Dongxi Village and the other is Xixi Village, with a big stream in between.
Afternoon.
The stream is gurgling and the willow trees are green.
A man in his forties hurriedly crossed the bluestone arch bridge and entered Dongxi Village from Xixi Village.
In the southeast corner of the village, there is a small courtyard surrounded by a wooden fence, with two thatched huts, one shaded by grapes.
A twenty-eighty-nine-year-old Confucian scholar with a handsome face and long white beard was walking in the courtyard holding a book. The grown-up man came forward, knocked on the door, walked in, clasped his fists and saluted, and said respectfully: "Please save my nephew, Mr. Jialiang."
life!"
"Zhang Baozheng?" The Confucian scholar was slightly shocked and said, "Save your nephew? Where did this word come from?"
The grown man was Zhang Sheng, the uncle of the poor scholar. He repeatedly handed over his hand, stated his intention, and handed over Wang Lin's blood letter.
The Confucian scholar was naturally Wu Yong, the academic from Xixi Village.
Wu Yong frowned. He and Zhang Sheng, the Baozheng of Dongxi Village, were just acquaintances, nothing more. Isn't it strange that the latter suddenly came to the door to beg for help for his nephew?
Although Wu Yong took the folded white lining, he did not open it to read it. He just smiled and asked: "Zhang Baozheng, a poor scholar next to me, with windy sleeves, nothing in his family, and no strength to tie a chicken, how can he do it?"
How about going to Qinghe County to rescue your nephew?"
Zhang Sheng sighed.
In fact, he also knew that it was presumptuous to come here. He was neither a relative nor an acquaintance of the family, and had no contact with them. This kind of simple and in-depth communication was difficult for others.
Moreover, Wu Xuexue was talented and learned, but he was just a teacher in Xixi Village. He was of a humble position and had no ability to go to Qinghe County to save people.
It's just that my nephew wrote sincerely in the blood letter that he felt that his life was at stake and he just wanted to bravely escape in front of his deceased sister.
Zhang Sheng smiled bitterly, saluted Wu Yong again, said "Excuse me, sir" and turned around.
Wu Yong waited until Zhang Sheng left and opened the white lining.
He glanced directly at the call for help in front of him. There was also a poem called "Linjiang Immortal" crookedly written on it. It was stained with blood and made him stroke his beard without saying a word.
"I have read thousands of scriptures, and I have a clever mind in my life. The six towers and three strategies are the best. A general is hidden in the chest, and a powerful soldier is hidden in the belly. His strategy dares to deceive Zhuge Liang, but Chen Ping can't match his talent. He uses small plans to surprise ghosts and gods. His name is Wu
He is a scholar, and his nickname is Zhi Duo Xing."
Immediately Wu Yong laughed.
This song, which is obviously flattering to him, is of course far from beautiful in terms of rhetoric, but it is neat and orderly. The key is that it expresses what Wu Yong wants to say in his heart but cannot say.
Although he lives in the countryside, he thinks very highly of himself. He often compares himself to Zhuge Kongming, only cherishing his talents but not recognizing them.
A strange little scholar in trouble in Qinghe County took great pains to send him such a petition, and in the name of asking for help, he was given the nickname "Zhi Duo Xing".
Wu Yong thought about it again and again, and felt that it was quite appropriate, and he was very pleased with it.
…
Chao Gai, Baozheng of Xixi Village, was a wealthy local man. He was known far and wide for his righteousness and wealth.
Chao Gai was working hard on the martial arts field and practicing with sticks. He had never married a wife in his life, so he could practice martial arts and make friends all over the world. When his servants reported that "Xuetu Wu is here", he smiled happily and went up to greet him: "Professor is here."
Just in time, we are about to send someone to invite the professor to come over to the chateau to have wine!"
Chao Gai held Wu Yong's arm, and the two walked to the flower hall arm in arm. This scene seemed somewhat inconsistent, but Wu Yong remained calm and kept laughing.
The servant quickly placed fruits, vegetables and a plate of mutton in sauce, and brought out two bottles of good wine. Chao Gai poured the wine himself, then raised the bowl and said: "Professor, please!"
"Bao Zheng, please!"
The two finished bowling three bowls in a row before Chao Gai put down his bowl and said dissatisfied: "The professor hasn't come to the village for a long time to get together. Could it be that Chao Gai is being negligent?"
Wu Yongxiao: "What did Baozheng say? You and I have become friends sincerely, regardless of each other. I just study at home these days and have no time to do anything."
"Okay, that being the case, you and I should drink to our heart's content today and never come home until we're drunk!"
Wu Yong smiled and nodded, but then said slowly: "Baozheng is short of a private school teacher, right? Have you found anyone?"
Chao Gai shook his head.
"I heard that Zhang Sheng, Baozheng of Dongxi Village, has a nephew who teaches for a large family in Qinghe County. He is quite talented. I wanted to introduce him to the village a few days ago."
"Zhang Sheng's nephew? It's true that his sister married to Qinghe County..." Chao Gai waved his hand, "Since the professor wants to introduce him, let him come. In terms of money, we can't treat him badly!"
Wu Yong shook his head and sighed: "Hey, it's too late, Baozheng. The boy offended his master for some reason, and was framed by the big family, slandering and stealing property. Now he is in jail and beaten."
Chao Gai had never seen such an injustice in his life. Moreover, Wu Yong deliberately made excuses for a long time. He immediately jumped up and said angrily: "A scholar who knows books and principles, how can he be a thief? How can such a big dog frame a good man like this?"
, He really deserves to be killed! If this were in Yuncheng, I would just knock on the door and see if that guy still dares to harm anyone!?"
If he were in Yuncheng, Chao Gai would really know how to do it.
When Wu Yong saw that the fire was coming, he took out Wang Lin's petition and recited the poem "Linjiang Immortal" to Chao Gai. Chao Gai laughed loudly: "Professor, this is written for you by Zhang Sheng's nephew? Okay.
, very good. As expected, he has a lot of talent and knowledge. The key is to be a wonderful person. This nickname of "Wise Stars" is simply wonderful!"
Wu Yong's face turned slightly red.
He can't boast, he must use Chao Gai's mouth to spread the praise.
Of course, it also caused Chao Gai to pay attention to Wang Lin's thoughts.
If he directly mentioned rescuing Wang Lin, it would be a bit abrupt. It had been foreshadowed for so long, especially the title of Linjiang Immortal in this song. Although it was Wu Yong who was praising Wu Yong, it also made Chao Gai feel comfortable and dark.
The heart of cherishing talents.
It is evident that Wu is thoughtful and ingenious.
Chao Gai drank it all in one gulp and said: "I dreamed last night that the Big Dipper was falling straight on the ridge of my roof. There was also a small star on the handle that turned into white light. I wondered whether the dream of stars shining on it was good or bad.
, I was about to ask the professor to explain it, but unexpectedly I heard today that the scholar gave the professor the nickname "Wise Star", doesn't it coincide with the dream? "
"So it's considered fate, so I might as well save him."
Wu Yong smiled and said nothing.
For a hero like Chao Gai who regarded money as dirt, even though he lived in the countryside, he actually had many contacts with people in the officialdom.
Qinghe County is not too far away, and he actually has an acquaintance there, Zhou Ping, the head of the county government.
At that time, Zhou Ping was in poverty and lived in Yuncheng penniless. Chao Gai not only generously donated his money, but also accepted a yellow-flowered girl from the village as his wife, and also gave him a large sum of money as a dowry... In recent years, the two families have been in constant contact.
After deciding to save people, Chao Gai was impatient and didn't like to drag things out. He immediately called the housekeeper Chao Er and said: "Chao Er, you go to the accountant to pay five hundred taels of silver. Hurry up and go to Qinghe County in person to find the head of the county government.
Zhou Ping, just tell me that a nephew of mine named Wang Lin was framed and imprisoned, and I asked him to find a way to rescue him."
"If you still need to spend money, I will pay for it."
Chao Er cupped his fists and accepted the order and left.
Wu Yong held the bowl and praised: "Keeping integrity, upholding righteousness and distributing wealth, and taking the lead in loyalty, he is truly a first-class hero in the world!"
Chao Gai laughed boldly, raised the bowl and touched it with Wu Yong: "Professor, money is something external to the body. If you don't take it with you during life and death, what's the point? It's only five hundred taels of silver, if you can save that scholar's life,