"Who is the old man talking about?" Ximen Qing couldn't help but ask, "Why do you feel so sad all of a sudden?"
Zhou Tong unknowingly shed some tears and hurriedly wiped them away. Lin Chong understood the teacher's intentions well and explained: "Teacher had a disciple before, but he started teaching earlier and you didn't recognize him."
"Dare I ask this person's name?" Wu Song had been with Zhou Tong for a long time, and thinking about it, he really didn't have much impression: "Teacher and his disciples are all famous, but Wu Song seems to have never heard of it."
"This man was originally a wealthy businessman from Daming Prefecture in Beijing. When he was young, he learned swordsmanship and martial arts from his teacher for several years. Later, his father passed away, and he went back to inherit the huge family business." Lin Chong sighed a little when he mentioned this man: "
The teacher always said that he is the one who can pass on the mantle best, but I didn’t expect that something unexpected would happen.”
"Isn't Coach Lin talking about the Jade Unicorn?" Ximen Qing became more and more familiar with it. He couldn't help but interrupt Lin Chong: "The Jade Unicorn, Lu Junyi, Yuanwai Lu?"
"What! Mr. Lu is my senior brother?" Wu Song took a breath and looked at Ximen Qing.
When he rescued Lu Junyi and Yan Qing in the suburbs of Daming Mansion, Wu Songke never realized that Lu Junyi was his senior brother
"God is speechless." Zhou Tong suddenly became sad when he mentioned Lu Junyi: "I heard that he had an affair with the Liangshan grass bandits. He couldn't bear it in prison and ran away. He is in the prime of life!"
"Although the teacher had doubts, he sent people to inquire many times, but in the end, the people were gone, and even the Lu Mansion disappeared. All the servants in the mansion were gone and there was nowhere to inquire." Lin Chong sighed: "Speaking of which, my senior brother's skill with a stick is comparable to that of a stick.
I am much better as a coach.”
Ximen Qing coughed and immediately told all the things that happened in Daming Mansion. To the Jia family, Li Gu did not go into details. He only said that Yan Qing, the prodigal son of the righteous servant, took revenge and wiped the Jian couple from the world.
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Anyway, we are all a family behind closed doors here, and Ximen Qing is not afraid that some of them will secretly report to the government.
This experience was inherently twists and turns, but Ximen Qing told it so vividly that everyone present felt as if they had experienced it personally.
Talking about the master-servant relationship between the jade unicorn Lu Junyi and the prodigal Yan Qing, when Lu Yuanwai finally entrusted Yan Qing to Ximen Qing, Zhou Tong could not help but burst into tears; when talking about the two groups of soldiers sneaking into Daming Mansion, Wu Song and Shi Qian
The two of them turned the Daming Mansion Prison upside down and killed Cai Fu and Cai Qing with their own hands. Yue Fei was so excited that he could smell the blood of that night in his nose. When they talked about Yan Qing's revenge, Sun Erniang's scalp went numb and she kept exclaiming.
"That's it!" Lin Chong's blood boiled after hearing this. He stood up and saluted Ximen Qing and Wu Song: "If it weren't for the high officials, my senior brother Lu Yuanwai's blood feud would not have been avenged! High officials and junior brothers, please accept Lin Chong's salute!"
Ximen Qing and Wu Song hurriedly stood up and returned the salute: "If Coach Lin was present at that time, he would be willing to take grudges even if he didn't care, so he wouldn't deserve such a great gift!"
The three of them sat down again, and Zhou Tong asked Ximen Qing: "My disciple has found this righteous servant, and his life is not in vain. But where is the prodigal Yan Qing? I want to meet him."
"We are escorting him halfway now, and we will reach Bianliang in another ten to twenty days." Ximen Qing replied, "I will ask him to come and visit the old man then?"
"Before his death, Senior Brother entrusted his righteous servant Yan Qing to a high-ranking official whom he had never met before. It was a decisive decision." Lin Chong sighed: "How many people in the world are like high-ranking officials? Come on, high-ranking officials, you and me.
Let’s drink a bowl together.”
"Count me in!" Yue Fei also picked up a bowl and toasted to Ximen Qing: "I just looked down on the high officials, but I didn't expect that the high officials were like Jibu in ancient times. This bowl of mine is a toast to the big officials."
The official apologizes." He said: "Pengju is upright and has nothing to hide, and he will become a great weapon in the future. If anyone needs me in the future, just come and find me!"
Zhou Tong wiped his tears again and raised the bowl: "In that case, let's have a good time. I'm here too!" He drank it all in one gulp. Even Yue Fei drank it to the last drop. Zhou Tong threw away the bowl after drinking.
, praised Jingyang Chun: "Is there really such good wine in the world today? I feel like I am in a dream! Someone, pour the wine!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a strong voice came from the door: "Brother, why didn't you call me if you have good wine?"
Zhou Tong laughed when he saw the visitor and said, "Brother, why are you free to come here today?"
Ximen Qing looked around and saw that the person who came was about fifty or sixty years old. He was dressed in linen clothes. His gray hair was casually tied up with a hairpin. His face was full of weathered color. If he met him on the street, he would probably mistake him for entering.
An old farmer selling vegetables in the city.
But this person stood there with a calm attitude, neither humble nor arrogant, and seemed to be like this wherever he went.
Lin Chong naturally recognized this person and quickly stood up and saluted: "It turns out that Mr. Dengzhou Tongpan has arrived."
Ximen Qing and others also stood up to greet him. The man's feet were like the wind. He came to the table and stopped him: "Brother, where did all these rules come from? Don't follow Coach Lin's rules." He smelled it first and said with great joy.
: “Really good wine!”
Then the man poured a bowl with his own hands and drank it all in one gulp while standing: "Oh, good wine, good wine!"
"Since you arrived in Dengzhou last year as a general judge, I haven't seen you for more than half a year. Why are you still so virtuous?" Originally, this kind of behavior was arrogant and rude, but Zhou Tong seemed to be very used to it: "Come here, give me the general judge."
Move a chair!”
The banker moved a chair over, and the man sat down, held the jar and poured another bowl, and drank by himself: "Smooth mouth! Good wine!" Then he replied: "Brother, I know I have never
It was after this painting that the man put down the wine jar and said sternly: "I have written to the officials several times but ignored them. I am going to discuss it with my brother today. It is estimated that all the information has been secretly hidden by the thief eunuch Liang Shicheng!
"
"Is it because of the clan's official land?" Zhou Tong thought for a while and said, "This matter is a bit tricky and needs to be discussed carefully."
"Who is this Lord Tongpan of Dengzhou?" Ximen Qing couldn't help but ask when he saw this man's words and deeds: "Is it because the people are suffering because of the clan's official land?"
Zhou Tong put his hand on his forehead and said, "I almost forgot to introduce you! This is my best friend for many years, Zong Ze Zong Rulin!"
Zongze! Another famous minister!
Ximen Qing searched for the few historical knowledge in his mind and remembered that this man was a loyal and upright man. After the Jingkang disaster, he stayed in Bianliang, recruited volunteers, and acted as the enemy alone. He defeated the Jin people many times, and the Jin people were afraid of him.
, all called "Grandpa Zong".
Yue Fei joined the army for the first time, also under the command of Zong Ze!
If Zhao Gou, Emperor Gaozong of the Song Dynasty, had not refused to return and vowed to fight for the Northern Expedition, there would still be two opinions about the situation in the world. Zongze also died in depression because of this, which was undoubtedly a huge loss to the Southern Song Dynasty!
"What's the big deal?" After hearing Ximen Qing's words, Zongze was slightly surprised and said, "Little brother, how do you know it's the people of Dengzhou who are suffering for this?"
Ximen Qing replied: "If it weren't for the people of Dengzhou, why would you bother to work so hard? I'm afraid that the official fields of Dengzhou are all barren land! Although nothing grows in the land, the annual income will not surrender at all.
The people will naturally suffer."
"Little brother, what you saw is very clear!" Zongze became more and more surprised as he listened: "Dare you ask little brother what your name is?"
Ximen Qing replied: "Ximen Qing, the new commander of the Imperial City Department!" Then he introduced Wu Song and Sun Erniang.
"Imperial City Division!" Zongze said with great joy: "I'm afraid we need Commander Ximen's help in this matter!" It was this Commander Ximen who caused it!"
After hearing this, Zongze stood up and bowed, "It turns out to be the west gate of Qinghe County Ban Street. No wonder it sounds familiar."
Ximen Qing hurriedly stood up and returned the courtesy: "How can such a small name be heard by adults? The people of Dengzhou are suffering, and Ximen Qing is obliged to do so."
"It's rare that the commander is so enthusiastic." Zongze took out a brochure from his sleeve and said: "It is clearly written in the brochure that we need to ask the officials to order to exempt these people from paying their annual salary. The normal way to submit letters is controlled by Liang Shicheng, but this old thief
No matter how long the eunuch's hand is, he can't reach the Imperial City Department. After all, the Imperial City Department is directly responsible to the officials. If you can, you can submit the information along with the regular official documents."
"Dare you disobey your order?" Ximen Qing took the paper without reading it and put it in his sleeve and said: "To be honest, Lord Tongpan, now that the third prince, King Jia, has been promoted to the Imperial City Department, I took the opportunity to ask King Jia to submit a letter!
"
Zongze said in surprise: "Of course I know about King Jia's promotion to the Imperial City Secretary. It's just that King Jia is said to be as obsessed with calligraphy and painting as the officials. I didn't expect him to have such ambitions?"
"It's hard to say whether King Jia loves the people, but for the people of Dengzhou, it is an opportunity and they have to try." Ximen Qing explained: "I, as a commander, am also a bare-bones commander now, and this new commander is for the sake of the officials.
It was built by King Jia, but the staff has not yet been established.”
"Well" Zongze pondered for a while: "Anyway, I will leave this matter to Commander Ximen. It seems that my trip today is not in vain."
"Could it be that there is no fine wine in my house and no commander Ximen, so you won't come?" Zhou Tong laughed and scolded: "Should you punish yourself with three bowls?" b." Zhou Tong laughed and said, "Just this little one.
Altar, I asked you to punish yourself with three bowls, what are we drinking? No wonder you are so happy!"
Everyone burst into laughter after hearing this, and the guests and hosts left the meal happily.
After the dinner, Zongze saw that his intention was fulfilled, so he got up to say goodbye and hurried back to Dengzhou. Ximen Qing and the other four hired a carriage to return to their residence. As soon as they got off the carriage, they saw a boy leaning against the wall outside the door. They were overjoyed to see Lin Chong back.
Said: "Where is the instructor? It's easy to find me!"
Lin Chong saw that the boy was unfamiliar, so he asked: "Whose boy are you from? What are you doing here looking for me?"