Volume 1 Battle in the Sand Garden Chapter 8 Old Ghost Fan Chang
Qin Chong took a detour and followed the path into the mountain. After climbing over a hill and heading north, there was Taiping Mountain. After coming down from Taiping Mountain, he reached the northernmost part of the city. This is the back of the residential area, and few people come here on weekdays.
There are patches of poplar forests, lush green, and the wind blows, making a rustling sound.
Xiao Nizi curled up on Qin Zhong's back, pursed her lips tightly, and her little face was red. Qin Zhong thought she was walking slowly, so he simply carried Xiao Nizi on his back. At first, Xiao Nizi was not used to it, and he supported Qin with both hands.
Qin Chong's back was heavy and his body was stiff. After walking for a long time, he was probably tired and finally fell on Qin Chong's back.
Qin Zhong did not go through the main entrance of the front yard, but followed the wall of the backyard and entered his own garden. The garden connected two courtyards on the east and west, and the one on the west was Qin Muyao's Caiwei Pavilion. Qin Zhong could think of a way,
Just hide Xiao Nizi temporarily in the second sister's yard. As long as you are careful, no one will find her.
"Sister." Qin Zhong stood in the courtyard and called softly.
Qin Muyao had already gotten up, and the master and servant were having breakfast. They were surprised when they heard Qin Zhong's cry.
This is the back house, or the residence of women who have not left the pavilion. Men are not allowed to come in. Even for direct brothers, doing so is very inappropriate. Qin Muyao didn't care, she was just surprised that Qin Zhong ran away so early in the morning.
What is she doing here? She gently opens the door and opens her eyes.
In the yard, Qin Zhong was carrying Xiao Nizi, but for a moment he forgot to put it down.
"Sister." Qin Chong chuckled and put down Xiao Nizi.
"Who is she?" Qin Muyao asked, her eyes full of doubts.
"She is Xiao Nizi from the Cui family." Qin Zhong said, turning to ask Xiao Nizi, "By the way, what is your name?"
"Cui family?" Qin Muyao frowned and thought, unable to remember which Cui family it was.
This is the little maid next to Qin Muyao, but she seems to know something, and whispers in Qin Muyao's ear. As Qin Muyao listens, the expression on her face keeps changing, ranging from anger, pity, and helplessness.
She calmed down and looked at Xiao Nizi again, her eyes full of tenderness.
"Okay, give her to me, and you can go out." Qin Muyao knew Xiao Nizi's identity, walked straight over, gently grabbed Xiao Nizi's little hand, and said to Qin Zhong while walking into the house.
"Oh? Okay." Qin Zhong nodded in confusion.
Regardless of how Qin Muyao communicated with Xiao Nizi, Qin Zhong turned around and left the courtyard. He dodged and returned to his Xikua courtyard. He was the only one living here and it was very quiet.
This happened for the first time in Qin Zhong's life. The whole night, his heart was tense. Now that he returned to his residence, he could finally relax. Lu Fenshuaishi's token was greatly
It was beyond Qin Zhong's expectation. He could have imagined at first that Mr. Jinyi's identity was not simple, but he did not expect such a big background.
Qin Chong had no idea how the follow-up development would unfold.
Poisonous Fern Herb had an idea. He wanted to use the Xiaoqi Camp to frighten the enemy, force the people in the house, and transfer the key figure Xiao Nizi, so he had to have a reasonable excuse to send troops. In the recent period, Shayuan Prison is indeed not peaceful, Xixia Xizuo
He has repeatedly sneaked in to poison, and has captured many secret spies.
Although he framed Mr. Jinyi, Qin Chong had no sense of guilt. He was not a pedantic person and had to forcefully put moral shackles on himself. In this era of clearly defined classes, it was extremely difficult for the people to deal with officials.
If he doesn't do it right, he may end up with his family ruined.
This can be seen from the silence of the entire Shayuan Supervisory Office for three days after the incident.
Since there is no way to take the right path, we can only take the wrong path.
"Alas." Qin Zhong sighed slightly.
As a person with memories of later generations, Qin Chong knew very well that the battle between Song and Xia was about to begin.
Moreover, the Song Dynasty was defeated miserably.
I am unlucky to be thrown into this war era; but at the same time I am very lucky to be thrown into this magnificent era. The Song Dynasty was rich in treasures, literary and elegant, and all the names that have endured throughout the ages appeared in this era, such as
The stars shine brightly, shining with the pride of Chinese civilization.
Qin Zhong didn't stay long, changed his clothes and got up to go out. He also wanted to go to the military camp to meet the Cui family. Master Jinyi was thinking about it, and he wanted to get it even if he killed people and set fires. This had aroused Qin Zhong's curiosity. If there is a suitable opportunity,
, of course he also wants to see it, or take it away.
More than half an hour later, Qin Zhong arrived at the gate of the military camp. There were five or six carriages parked in front of the camp, loaded with goods, all covered with oilcloth. It was hard to see what they were. But looking at the ruts, they were half an inch deep into the ground.
This shows that the cargo on the car is very heavy. There are two people in front of them, negotiating with the guards at the camp gate.
Qin Chong was slightly surprised, because one of the two people in front of him was Qin Xiao. Qin Xiao didn't like martial arts and never came to the military camp. He had to come here when he had no choice but to hold his nose and dislike it. Today is strange, I don't know.
What was it for? Qin Zhong walked forward and called, "Brother."
"Second brother." Qin Xiao turned around and saw Qin Zhong, a little uncomfortable. "Why are you here too?"
"I'm here to see Master Shi." Qin Zhong then asked, "Brother, what's going on?"
"Ah, that's what happened." Qin Xiao paused and said, "Qiu Daguan of Dali County is grateful for the hard work of the imperial army, so he is willing to donate five carts of official salt to reward the army." After that, he glanced.
He glanced at Qiu Min.
Qiu Min immediately stepped forward, cupped his fists and saluted, "Qiu Min, I have met the Third Young Master Qin."
"Officer Qiu, you're so polite." Qin Zhong clasped his fists in return and took a look at Qiu Min. He couldn't help but complain in his heart, God is still fair. Since he gave you money, you should just live with your appearance. It's really hard to describe with Qin Zhong's vocabulary.
This person's ugliness has all the features, but he looks in the wrong place.
Donating is a good thing, who wouldn't like giving it away for free? "Why don't you go in?" Qin Zhong asked.
"The gate officer refuses to let us go." Qin Xiao's words were filled with anger. He commanded the eldest son, but he couldn't even get through the gate. This made Qin Xiao feel that he had lost face, and he spoke with a certain amount of shame.
angry.
Qin Zhong turned his head and looked at the camp gate, and suddenly understood. He often came to the military camp, so he understood that even a small Xiaoqi camp also had rivers and lakes. Where there were rivers and lakes, there would be fights, and it was clear who belonged to whom.
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Qin Yutian was unable to cover the sky with one hand in the Xiaoqi camp. According to the military system of the Song Dynasty, a battalion of 500 people had a commander, who was the highest commander; two deputy commanders, who were in charge of troop training and logistics; Du Yuhou
One person is responsible for military discipline and punishment; the other person who joins the army is responsible for correspondence and order transmission.
The Xiaoqi battalion is slightly different. It is a mixture of cavalry and infantry. The four cavalry capitals have a total of 200 people and are under the direct jurisdiction of the commander Qin Yutian. The six infantry capitals have a total of 300 people and are under the direct control of the deputy commander Tan Qing'an.
Another deputy commanding envoy, Cheng Lin, who was also the first cavalry envoy, was a direct descendant of Qin Yutian.
As for Du Yuhou, Chang Wanli, he was new and did not command the troops. He only had ten people from the Military Law Department under him.
Tan Qing'an came from the Tan family on Jingdong Road. He was good at using an iron spear. He was good at leading troops and relied on his family background. Therefore, he was dissatisfied with Qin Yutian and often defied Qin Yutian. Later, for some reason, he got together with Bo Yao Pingyuan, the supervisor of Shayuan.
At that time, he completely turned against Qin Yutian and fought endlessly.
Chang Wanli did not rely on either side, and did not take sides, join in, or pay attention to the dispute between Qin and Tan.
Today's camp officials are under Tan Qing'an's command, and it is natural to make things difficult for Qin Xiao.
Tan Qing'an is also responsible for the logistics and transportation matters.
Qin Zhong frowned slightly and asked, "Who did the elder brother contact before?"
Even if it is a donation from a wealthy local businessman, it does not mean that you just come with the materials. Instead, you need to contact them in advance and agree on the time, amount, and handover procedures. When the amount is huge, there will also be a banquet to thank you, or some honorary awards will be given to the donors.
These things are quite complicated. How can we do it without contacting them in advance?
"Xing joins the army." Qin Xiao said.
He joined the army in the first battalion, how could he be the master? Xing Canjun was a scholar, in his forties, and had no hope of promotion. There were not many supervisors in Shayuan, and he enjoyed himself every day, and had no sense of presence in the military camp.
Qin Xiao went to him to do something, but he went to the wrong person. The logistics belonged to Tan Qing'an, how could he allow Xing Canjun to interfere?
"We will send the supplies another day, I might not be able to do anything today," Qin Zhong said.
"This? How can this be done?" Qin Xiao was unhappy.
"Logistics and equipment are all under the control of Tan Qing'an." Qin Chong lowered his voice and said, "This man is at odds with father."
"Ah?" Qin Xiao realized at this moment that he was confused and had done something wrong.
Qiu Min has never met Qin Zhong. He only heard that this man was born with supernatural powers, but his brain was not bright. It was rumored that Qin Zhong was stupid and straightforward. He always ran rampant and only spoke with his fists. Now when he saw him, he had clear facial features and bright words.
His speech was clear and coherent, and his behavior was very orderly. I realized that rumors could not be believed at all.
"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter." Qiu Min laughed and said, "It's the same as sending it another day." As he said this, the topic changed to Qin Zhong. "I'm lucky enough to meet the third young master. This trip is not in vain.
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"Officer Qiu made a strong statement." Qin Zhong cupped his hands and said politely.
After saying a few polite words, Qiu Min ordered the carriage back to the city and said goodbye. Qin Xiao still didn't give up and insisted on asking Xing Canjun to find out. When the brothers entered the camp, the camp gate officer had no reason to stop them and immediately let them go. Even if they didn't look, they were allowed to go.
Qin Yutian's face also needs to be weighed against Qin Zhong's fists. This kid will hit someone if he disagrees with him.
After entering the military camp, the two brothers separated to do their own business. Qin Zhong did not go to find Chang Wanli, but turned a few corners and found a warehouse behind the school ground. There was another world inside. From a distance, he could hear the sound of dice and the shouts of gamblers.
, it’s as lively as a casino. In fact, this is a casino, a place where soldiers have fun.
There was someone guarding the door. Seeing that it was Qin Zhong, he did not stop him and invited him in with a smile. As soon as he opened the door, noisy sounds and the unpleasant smell of sweat came to his face. Those who did not adapt were designated to be fainted.
.Obviously, Qin Chong didn't feel anything about this, so he wandered around and found a person, the old gambler, Fan Chang.
"Old ghost, you're lucky." Qin Zhong sat down next to the old ghost, and plucked at the scattered silver on the table with his fingers. The old ghost ignored him and shouted at the top of his lungs, "Let's go."
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With a bang, the dice cup hit the wooden table. More than a dozen pairs of eyes stared at it like hungry wolves. The old ghost opened the dice cup little by little, and there was a roar all around. Some people were laughing crazily, and some were beating their chests and feet. The old ghost laughed.
With a smile, he threw himself on the table and took piles of broken silver and copper coins into his arms.
The only hobby in the life of an old gambler is gambling. The biggest gamble he ever made was that he lost his wife.
From then on, he was homeless again, and the military camp was his home.
The old ghost has no official position and is still a top soldier in his forties. It's not that he can't be promoted, but that he will be kicked out of his job soon after being promoted because of gambling. This has happened over and over again, I don't know how many times.
Today, the old ghost has accepted his fate. But in the Xiaoqi camp, no one dares to underestimate the old ghost.
The old ghost was born as a scout, and was excellent in archery, swordsmanship, and riding skills. He also had a unique skill. He never failed to interrogate a prisoner. No matter how tough a guy was, he could not last three days in his hands. The old ghost had been on the battlefield, and his legs
It leaves hidden wounds, and the pain is unbearable on cloudy and rainy days. At this time, the old ghost will become extremely irritable.
At this time, the old gambler turned around, as if he had just seen Qin Chong, and immediately looked disgusted. "I don't like to see you, get out of here, get out of here." After that, he started shouting again, "Bet quickly, bet quickly, the more you win, the more you win."
There are so many.”
Qin Zhong looked as usual and said calmly, "Believe it or not? I will smash your dice."
"You?" The old ghost was immediately discouraged. "When you come here, nothing good will happen."
After that, he waved his hands impatiently to the people around him, "No more fun, no more fun."
Those who had lost money naturally refused to obey, and they made a fuss for a long time before they dispersed. Fortunately, there was more than one table in this warehouse, and there were four tables sitting at the bank. Shouting and shouting, one after another, it was very lively. The old ghost packed up the dice cup and followed
Qin Zhong walked out of the door. Not far from the door was the school ground, which was vast and deserted and very quiet.
"Did you hear that Xixia was arrested last night?" Qin Zhong asked.
"Tsk." The old ghost curled his lips in disdain and said, "What tricks are you trying to trick a ghost?" His eyes were tempered by poisonous fire, and his gaze could penetrate people's internal organs. No matter how messy the intestines are, they can't escape.
. He took a quick look at how many people were captured last night and knew that they had nothing to do with Xixia Xizuo.
"Old ghosts are old ghosts." Qin Zhong praised sincerely.
"Huh?" The old ghost was very keen and stared at Qin Zhong and asked, "Did you do it?"
Qin Zhong didn't speak, but nodded slowly. People like Lao Gui can't be deceived. Qin Zhong came to Lao Gui to ask him for help, and didn't intend to hide it from him. Just as he was about to explain, he saw Lao Gui's face.
Lu suddenly realized, staring at Qin Zhong and grinning strangely. Apparently, the old ghost had guessed the whole thing with just one sentence.
"Boy, you are so courageous." The old ghost said sadly.
"People are doing it, but God is watching." Qin Zhong pointed to the sky and suddenly said something.
The old ghost was stunned when he heard this, and looked at Qin Zhong in surprise. He felt in a daze that in front of him was not the familiar third boy of the Qin family, but an enigmatic person. This was completely different from the Qin Zhong in the past.
The person who framed Shuai Si was not timid, and was thoughtful and well-planned. Is this still Qin Zhong?
The only explanation is that Qin Chong hid his clumsiness in the past. The old ghost was a person close to Qin Yutian and had heard about the affairs of the Qin family. After his mistress passed away and his concubine was in charge, the life of his legitimate son was naturally difficult. If Qin Chong had not hid his clumsiness, he would have suffered even more.
Jealousy. After thinking about this, the old ghost looked at Qin Zhong, his eyes softened a lot.
"What do you want me to do?" the old ghost asked lazily.
"Picture, a picture." Qin Zhong told the old ghost everything about Master Jinyi's plan. Whatever details he knew, they were all dumped in a bamboo tube. Because Qin Zhong knew very well that some details could not be seen.
It may not seem important, but it is often the key to solving a case.
This picture is so mysterious and bloody that a human life has already been included in it before it is revealed.
Obviously, it aroused the old ghost's curiosity to investigate.
"This matter must be done quickly." Qin Zhong reminded. Qin Zhong was very conscious. In the end, this matter may not necessarily affect Mr. Jinyi. After all, he has the handsome commander card, and the backers behind him will definitely come to his rescue. So, take advantage of the opportunity.
He is now behind bars and trying to figure out the clues to that picture. Maybe this is an unexpected surprise?
"Yeah." The old ghost nodded and surprisingly did not refute Qin Zhong.
Suddenly, the old ghost remembered something and said, "Go back and advise your brother not to do stupid things."
"Send salt?" Qin Zhong didn't know why.
"What are you sending salt for? I said stealing horses." The old ghost glared at Qin Zhong.
"Stealing horses?" Qin Chong was shocked. This is a capital crime.