That night, Steward Ding, who was following Ma Zheng out on errands, suddenly broke into the house and said that Ma Zheng was ambushed by the enemy on the way home and was seriously injured, and the enemy was now coming to Weinan County and wanted to attack his wife and two children. Pen ~ fun ~ Mrs. Ge www.biquge.info saw that Steward Ding and the other two entourages were disgraced, full of horror, and their clothes were stained with blood, so they immediately messed up, and without thinking too much, they took the brothers and sisters to pack up some soft and went to Huazhou to take refuge overnight. Who knows, when passing by the foot of Huashan Mountain the next day, someone suddenly blocked the way to kidnap them, and the steward Ding ran away without a trace. At this time, the lady realized that she was about to be fooled, and pushed the brother and sister on the horse in the chaos, and then strayed into Huashan.

After hearing this, Wuwei asked, "What is the origin of the Flying Dragon Castle?" ”

Ma Teng shook his head and said, "I haven't heard of it." Probably my father's former enemy. ”

Wu Wei thought about it, looking at the tone of the leader just now, he didn't want their lives, probably wanted to kidnap their mother and son, and then he could threaten Ma Zheng. At this time, Ma Teng said again: "Now my mother must have fallen into the hands of Feilong Castle. What to do? Wuwei said: "I think, your father may not have been ambushed, this Ding steward may have colluded with Feilong Castle a long time ago, and now he has arrested your mother and is talking about conditions." Let's go home and have a look. ”

The three of them went down the mountain, Wuwei went to the farmhouse to get a horse, and one after the other humped the brother and sister on the horse and went to Weinan County.

By the time we approached the county seat, it was completely dark. Ma Fu is five miles outside the city, still far away from the smell of scorched smoke, inaction urged the horse to go fast, the smell of scorching is getting stronger and stronger, when the three of them arrived at the door, they were stunned.

The huge mansion was only a scorched pile of ruins, the brick walls had collapsed, and the rubble was all over the ground, and only a few large charred pillars were barely standing there. Ma Teng screamed, jumped off the horse, and ran towards the ruins, but Wu Wei picked up Ma Qian from his horse and followed. At this time, Wu Wei saw that there were still several people walking around in the ruins, and a lantern man greeted Ma Teng. I heard Ma Teng shouting, "Uncle Li, what's going on!" Where's Daddy? ”

"Young Master! You're alright! Thank God. The lantern-bearer saw Wuwei holding the little girl again, and turned around and shouted, "Master, the young master and the young lady are back!" ”

I saw a figure appear in the light. The person who came was about forty, born up and mighty, with a loud voice, stepped forward and grabbed Ma Teng and said, "Alas, I'm worried about you!" He raised his eyes to look at Wu Wei and asked, "Who is he?" Ma Teng said: "My sister and I fled to Huashan, and it was he who beat the people of Feilong Castle away and saved us." ”

When Ma Zheng heard this, he hurriedly stepped forward and bowed his hand and said: "In Ma Zheng, the family is in misfortune, but fortunately there are heroes to help, it is really impossible to repay." Who are the heroes? Wuwei replied: "Where, in Xia Shangguan Jing, a scholar, came out to travel all over the world." Ma Teng said on the side: "Father, this Shangguan eldest brother has excellent martial arts, and my sister and I have seen it with our own eyes." Wuwei smiled modestly, thinking to himself, since this Tiger Heavenly King is fine, and he has sent the brothers and sisters back, the muddy waters on the rivers and lakes may still be better to avoid, and he was about to find a reason to say goodbye, Ma Zheng said: "Shangguan Gongzi, it's getting late, although my family has been made like this, I can still afford to entertain a meal, so stay tonight." Wuwei hesitated for a while, but nodded and said, "Then, I'll bother you." ”

Ma Zheng and several of his men had already carried out some of the dead people from the ruins, most of them were servants, some were slashed by swords, and some were killed in the fire. Ma Zheng had a letter signed by Deng Ming, the lord of Feilong Castle, in which he said that Ma Zheng's wife Sun was now in their hands and asked him to go to Fenglingdu alone in seven days to make an appointment. Ma Zhengyue was entrusted by the old man Guan to go to Ningqiangwei in southern Shaanxi to do some things, and just returned to Xi'an Mansion this morning to report to the old man Guan, but was told that the family house was trampled and burned down last night. After hearing this, he rushed back non-stop, and received a letter from Wyvern Castle at noon.

After cleaning up the ruins, it was getting late, everyone set up a shack on the side, and after preparing to spend the night, they would go back to Xi'an Mansion to discuss with the old man Guan, who knew that a pair of children were sent back safe and sound, Ma Zheng was temporarily relieved in his heart, and ordered his men to go to the county town to buy good wine and meat, and talk to Wuwei.

It turns out that things are more complicated than Wuwei imagined.

Feilong Fort and the Ma family did have a grudge in the past, but Deng Ming, the owner of Feilong Castle, was very familiar with this person, his kung fu was average, and his courage was not so big, not to mention that Ma Zheng was in the status of the road now, even back then, he might not dare to provoke so blatantly, let alone kill people and set fires. Listening to the family members who escaped by luck, a team of fast horses came late yesterday night, dressed in black and masked, and rushed straight to Mafu, cutting people when they saw them, and then dozens of barrels of fire oil were poured, flames were everywhere, and the Mafu was flattened without a cup of tea. Such a method is creepy, where is the posture of Yan'an Feilong Castle! There's got to be something strange here.

Ma Zheng frowned and said, "Shangguan Gongzi, I have met a tricky opponent this time." Whoever it is, this is what I want to do. He raised his head and drank the wine from the bowl, bowing his head and saying no more.

Although Wuwei guessed from some of Fang Cai's negotiations that this Ma Zheng was also a bastard, but seeing that this person was a straightforward man, and now he was so helpless, he was moved by compassion and asked: "Ma Zhuangshi, think about it carefully, who hates you so much?" ”

Ma Zheng pondered for a while, still shaking his head and said, "I can't think of it." Not only are these people powerful, but they also know my whereabouts so well that they know who is close to me who can buy it. Wyvern Castle is also a cover they have come up with. Alas, now I have no choice but to go and discuss with the old man tomorrow. ”

"Forgive me for my ignorance," asked Wuwei, "who is this old man?" ”

"He's our owner. The entire Shaanxi territory, large and small, listened to him. Ma Zheng said again: "But then again, he is not the biggest owner. ”

"What other big shots?" Wuwei was curious.

"Childe, have you ever heard of the Xihai Alliance?"

Wuwei was taken aback, nodded and said, "I know." ”

"Old Man Guan is a big leader of the Western Sea Alliance."

Wuwei suddenly blurted out: "It turns out that you are also from the Xihai League!" ”

Ma Zheng was surprised, raised his eyes to look at Wuwei and said, "What did Childe say this?" Wuwei realized that he had lost his words, but the words had already come out, and he couldn't hide it, so he could only say: "Don't hide it from the strong man, I know the other big leader of your Xihai Alliance, Qi Mutian, Mr. Qi." ”

"Ahh Ma Zheng patted his thigh and said, "It turned out to be my own person." Hey, come with me tomorrow to meet the old man. You saved my child, and I haven't thanked you properly. Be sure to let the old man meet you. ”

Wuwei opened his mouth and wanted to excuse himself, but he was short of words for a while. Ma Zheng invited him again and again, but Wuwei really couldn't stop his kindness, so he could only nod and agree.

Early the next morning, after collecting the deceased, everyone rode towards Xi'an Mansion.

The scorching sun was scorching, and the smoke and dust raised by the horse's hooves on the official road rolled up a wave of heat, which made people squint their eyes from time to time, and entered the city gate of Xi'an Mansion, and couldn't wait to raise their sleeves to wipe away the sweat that was sticking to the dust on their faces. Ma Zhengdao: "Has the son ever been to Chang'an City before?" Wuwei shook his head and said, "It's the first time." It's so hot today. Ma Zheng stretched out his hand and pointed to the tall and magnificent building in front of him and said: "After the drum tower, two streets to the east is the Guanfu." The group did not dismount, but walked slowly through the city. Although it has been renamed Xi'an, the locals are still accustomed to the ancient name Chang'an. The ancient capital of the Han and Tang Dynasties, which was once prosperous, is now full of decay, and no one cleans up the horse manure and camel manure on the road, and the smell is stinking in the hot summer. Most of the people on the road are merchants on the northwest road, and they are dusty. The shops were sluggish, the houses were old, many of them were closed, and only the restaurants and hotels on the main street were still coming and going. From time to time, I can also see groups of soldiers patrolling with guns. Ma Zhengdao: "Childe may know that now the business of the Xihai League going north is gradually decreasing, and it will have to go west and south in the future." This place is really not as good as the south. "I don't do anything, but I agree with it very much in my heart. I came from the south and have been to many big cities, and in comparison, this Chang'an City is really disappointing.

Outside the gate of the governor's house, everyone dismounted. Someone had already gone in to report it. Wuwei looked up, it was a big mansion, and it was almost the same as the Qin Wang's Mansion not far away, but there were no carved beams and paintings, and it was simpler. After entering the gate, there will be a subordinate guide all the way, through the patio, the school field, to the main hall.

Wu Wei walked behind Ma Zheng a little nervously, and everyone put their weapons on the shelves outside the door, and then stepped into the hall door under the gaze of more than a dozen sword-wielding samurai outside the hall. There were several people in the hall, and I saw a thin old man with a white beard sitting on the large main seat in the middle. Although the old man looked no less than seventy, he still had bright eyes, a straight back, and an oppressive bearing.

Ma Zheng led his entourage to step forward quickly and respectfully bowed to the old man. Wuwei was a little embarrassed, and he also made a salute. When he looked up, he saw the old man staring at him. Ma Zheng hurriedly said, "Old man, let me introduce you." This is the son of Shangguan from Qiongya. Yesterday, thanks to his rescue, the dog and the little girl were able to return safely. The son is strong in martial arts, and he also knows Mr. Qi. So I invited him to meet the old man. Wuwei took a step forward, bowed his head and arched his hand: "The junior Shangguan Jing, I have seen the old man Guan, and I have admired the name for a long time." ”

The old man smiled and said, "Since it's my own person, please take a seat." ”

After taking a seat, the old man will introduce everyone present one by one. On the way, Ma Zheng had already told Wuwei about the background of the Guan family. The old man's name is Guan Shoutang, and he was an invincible opponent in Gansu and Shaanxi with a pair of pig iron. The previous generation of the housekeeper was the leader of the green forest gang in Shaanxi, under the command of the Xihai League, and walked in Hexi. After Guan Shoutang took over, the family's industry was further consolidated and prosperous, attracting many martial arts heroes to come to defect. For decades, the trade in the area of Xi'an Mansion was peaceful, and thieves did not dare to wreak havoc, relying on the power of the housekeepers. Guan Shoutang's original wife had a son and a daughter, and the eldest son was very promising, but unfortunately he died of a vicious disease at the age of twenty. The daughter is now the wife of the Lord of the Xihai Alliance, although she has a big face, she is another family member after all. When he was fifty years old, his wife gave birth to a young son, and everyone was very happy at that time, but who knows, this little son was not angry, and when he was a teenager, he befriended the children of the city, fought cocks, gambled and prostitutes, and was even more difficult to control when he grew up. Nowadays, who is entrusted to the family has become Guan Shoutang's biggest trouble. Although he hates his young son, he has a son when he is old, and he loves it in his heart, so he can only take advantage of the fact that his body is still tough, and he will not consider it for the time being.

At this time, Guan Shoutang pointed to the brocade-clothed young man opposite Wuwei and said, "He is a dog, Red Tiger." Wuwei nodded to him, only to see that he was born white, about twenty-five years old, with good facial features, but when he looked at it again, he looked treacherous.