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Xun and Huang Shilang said a word, and then took Liu Yujue, Chen Dong, and Ye An to leave the Dabao'en Temple, and a few people got on their horses and walked along the tree-lined path in Changganli in the direction of Qinhuai.

Xun is wearing civilian clothes today, Liu Yujue and others have just left Jinyiwei, and they have not yet received the official uniform of the Ministry of Industry, and they are also wearing civilian clothes, and they are not eye-catching when they walk on the road, so that the general in military uniform on the opposite side is extremely conspicuous.

Xun looked at it and recognized that the person was Xue Lu from the Governor's Mansion of the Five Armies, and he couldn't help but restrain his horse.

Xue Lu, who was on the side, was originally going in the direction of Dabao'en Temple, but when he saw a few horses stopping on the opposite road, he subconsciously glanced at it, and couldn't help but "ouch", hurriedly reined in his mount, turned over and jumped off the horse, and said to Xia Xun: "The last general, Xue Lu, have seen the grandfather of the country!" ”

Xun Biao dismounted, jumped steadily to the ground, stepped forward to help him, and said with a smile: "Brother Xue, farewell to Phoenix Island, we have to meet again today, haha, where are you going?" Xue Lu said: "The last general is about to go to the Great Bao'en Temple to find you." Xia Xun was stunned and said strangely: "How do you know that I am in Bao'en Temple today?" ”

Lu Dao: "The last general went to the mansion of the grandfather of the country first, and I heard that the prince of the country is in the temple of Dabao'en, so he rushed here." ”

Xun said: "Oh, there must be something, I was about to go to the restaurant with Yu Jue, Chen Dong and Ye An, your matter is not in a hurry, if you are not in a hurry, it is better to come together, have a glass of wine, and talk slowly." ”

Lu's xìngzi was very straightforward, and he didn't hide it, and grinned: "The last general is more anxious to marry, but the matter is not urgent, then the last general will disturb the prince of the country once." ”

Pedestrians got on the horse again, walked forward together, arrived at the bank of the Qinhuai River, found a small waterfront pavilion that is not very big, but carved railings and painted buildings are very exquisite, three people went in, went straight to the second floor, sat down in front of a table near the window, the window was placed with a curtain cage of blue gauze to prevent mosquitoes and flies from flying in, through the curtain cage, the scenery outside the window was clear.

Outside the river, there is a small boat, hiding in the shade of the tree, the cable is tied to the thick roots, a fluffy hair of the boat lady lazily just got up, carrying a basin of clothes, just to the bow of the boat squatting, is washing clothes, knowing that it is still noisy in the tree, so that people can't lift their strength from the bottom of their hearts.

After a while, the wine and food were all served, and a few people were not polite, so they took the spoon to eat and raised a glass to drink.

Lu and Liu Yujue sat on the left and right of Xia Xun, and the second general sat at the bottom, and Xia Xun ate. Cai, then asked, "Brother Xue is busy today, why are you looking for me?" ”

Lu had been holding back his stomach for a long time to wait for an opportunity, and when he heard this, he smiled, and said a little embarrassedly: "Grandpa Guo, aren't you in charge of Dabao'en Temple, there are tens of thousands of craftsmen under your hands, hehe, the last general...... Uh......"

Xun lost and smiled: "With Brother Xue's xìng grid, when did it become so spitting?" Xue Lu hesitated for a moment, and then moved closer to Xia Xun, 1 whispered: "Grandpa Guo, that's the case, there is a Taoyuan Temple in the east of Jinling City, you also know that the wind of good Buddha in the south of the Yangtze River is very prosperous, Taoism is not very popular, in this huge Jinling City, everyone knows the Taoist temple, in fact, there is only such a place as the Chaotian Palace built by the royal family.

Regard, this Taoyuan view of incense is very cold, there are a few acres of land in the Taoist temple, and the fairy Gu in the temple mainly relies on farming and embroidering purses to earn some food, and almost does not refer to the worship of believers.

Now the Taoist temple is in disrepair, and even the wind and rain can't be shielded, and it's too pitiful, and the temple is poor, and it can't afford to repair it. Therefore, the last general wanted to do a favor and repair this temple, but although the last general had a little money in his hand, it was not much, and if it was used to hire workers, buy wood, paint, bricks and tiles and other materials, it would really not help much. "This is the truth, a military attache like Xue Lu can have outside fishing, but it is also limited. Local generals, more or less always have the behavior of embezzling soldiers' salaries, their main external fishing lies in this, in fact, it is not much, at this time the Ming Dynasty officials are still very clear, of course there are bold corrupt officials, but in the Ming Dynasty so many officials, it is still a minority.

The military attache in the imperial court, there is even less fishing, Xue Lu works in the Governor's Mansion of the Five Armies, and the main gray income is the filial piety of the local military attaches to Beijing, Xue Lu moved his stomach and built a big mansion for his hometown, this time to celebrate his father's birthday, and it was a big deal, he said that if he didn't have much spare money in his hand, it should be the truth, so if he said it, his righteous act of repairing the Taoist temple was even more rare.

Xun couldn't help but say in awe: "I didn't expect that a rough soldier like Brother Xue is still a devout Taoist believer!" "Hey! I don't believe in any Buddha's teachings! ”

Yes? "Uh......, letter! Yes, I do! I believe in the Jade Emperor...... Taishang Laojun! Xue Lu looked at Xia Xun's narrow eyes, a little embarrassed, his big black face turned red slightly, and then he lowered his voice and said, "Grandpa Guo, I'll tell you, you have to keep it secret for me." Xia Xun smiled: "You say! Xue Lu said with a sigh: "That's the case, in that Taoyuan View, there is a fairy girl, well, this fairy girl ......."

At this point, Xue Lu suddenly realized it, and turned his head suddenly, Chen Dong and Ye Angan were born killers, how fast they reacted, they had already leaned forward and sat upright, their ears were flattened, their chopsticks flew up and down, and in a moment they had already stuffed a mouthful of vegetables, while Liu Yujue, who was listening with his ears pricked up on the other side, had already returned to normal, and was leisurely looking at the boat lady washing clothes outside the window.

Lu put his mind at ease, approached Xia Xun again, and said in a low voice: "The last general tǐng likes tǐng likes this fairy girl..............."

As he spoke, Liu Yujue, Chen Dong, and Ye An's ears stood up again.

Xun glanced at him in surprise, and hesitated: "This, Brother Xue, you are a second-class official of the imperial court, even if an official is a concubine, the identity of the other party cannot be so unpicky, the girl is a monk, this is not appropriate, if this matter makes someone with a heart to make trouble, and goes to the emperor to join you, it will be very disadvantageous to your official reputation." Xue Lu hurriedly said: "No! Guogong didn't know that that fairy girl was not a real monk............... Xue Lu said that he missed his mouth, so he had to sigh helplessly, and said: "I did everything possible to find out from the mouth of the master, yes, Grandpa Guo, this girl was forced to marry by bullies in her hometown, and escaped by pretending to be a fairy girl. Later, it was the old fairy girl in the temple who saw her pitiful and took her in. Because her identity is not visible, what can she do if she talks about a daughter's family? So I stayed in the view as a fairy girl......"

Xun suddenly suddenly smiled: "I see, then why are you spending so much effort?" You both like her. Why bother with such a mother-in-law and mother-in-law just asking her for admiration, with your identity as General Xue, are you still not worthy of her? She is not a true Taoist aunt, you go to the Taoist temple so roundaboutly, I am afraid that people may not understand your affection. ”

Lu hung his head and said dejectedly: "Alas, the last general is a straight xìng, does Grandpa Guo think that the last general did not do what Guogong said?" That girl was probably bullied by the bully squire in her hometown, and she was very hostile to the powerful and rich, she didn't accept me, I think she was accepted by the fairy girl in the view, and she was very grateful to the Taoist temple...... Make a decision. ”

When Xun heard this, he realized that he couldn't help but be angry and funny about this Xue Lu's infatuation, and at the same time he couldn't help but have some admiration. This Xue Lu is really an upright person, with his current official position and power, he already knows that the woman has no official certificate, belongs to the black household of Jinling, and has no relatives here, all relying on this poor Taoist temple If Xue Lu wants to force her to comply, there is a way, but he is just blindly pleasing him, hoping to please the beauties.

Lu Dao: "Therefore, the last general thought of Guogong and wanted to ask Guogong for a favor, such a big project as the construction of Dabao'en Temple is just some leftover materials, which are enough to repair the Taoyuan Temple." As for the workers, these craftsmen who repaired the Bao'en Temple, as long as they took some time to go, such a small Taoist temple would soon be repaired. ”

Xun thought for a while, nodded and said: "Cheng, the project of Dabao'en Temple is huge, there are a lot of corners and tenons, and they are piled up there to get in the way, and they have to hire someone to transport them away, so I might as well send them to you." Just borrow the craftsman's servant to use it, and the money will not be saved. Although the last sentence said that they have to do it, they are all bitter haha, and they have to live, and they can't make people work in vain. ”

Lu was overjoyed, and thanked him repeatedly: "Cheng Chengcheng, it was supposed to deal with the leftovers cheaper in the last general, and the last general felt that it was inexhaustible, and the prince of the country was willing to do this convenience, and the good thing of the end will be completed, and the two of them will go to the grandfather of the country together to offer tea!" ”

Xun couldn't help but laugh when he heard it, and said with a smile: "Nonsense! How did you lift me and your old lady into the same position? ”

Lu Hehe smiled: "Grandpa Guo, I won't tell you anything." The last general hasn't accepted a concubine yet, but he has a daughter-in-law in his hometown, and his father told me about his family affairs back then. My daughter-in-law is a girl from her own family, I respect her very much, but if you talk about liking ......, Grandpa Guo, this fairy girl, is the first woman Xue Lu really liked in his life, if I can stay with her for a long time, the great kindness of Grandpa Guo will never be forgotten for the rest of my life! ”

Xun shook his head and sighed: "It's a seed of infatuation, but your method is really ......, forget it, cows eat straw and ducks eat grain, each has its own blessings." If you are fated, maybe you can really get married.

Xun turned his head to Liu Yujue and said: "Yujue, since you are now asked to work in the Ministry of Industry, I will leave this matter to you. ”

When Liu Yujue spoke, Xue Luden remembered something. He works in the Governor's Mansion of the Five Armies, and is Xu Jingchang's confidant, and many secrets in the court are naturally not secrets to him, unlike many officials who can only see the appearance. Xue Lu whispered to Xia Xun: "Grandpa Guo, the case is over, Ji Gang has been beaten, I thought that Grandpa Guo, you won the crisp, look at this appearance, it seems that the emperor is still a little suspicious?" Xia Xun smiled and said nothing, and only said in his heart: "What's more! You don't know how dangerous it was at that time, if it weren't for the friendship I have formed with the emperor over the years, and I am alert enough, I took advantage of the emperor's wishes, if I had changed someone, I would have already fallen to the ground by now. ”

Lu thought that he was right, and couldn't help but pat his head and said, "Hey, Grandpa Guo is loyal to the imperial court, how can he be connected with the White Lotus Sect?" If there is really that white lotus demon who tells Grandpa Guo to know his identity, don't think about it, Grandpa Guo will immediately pull out his knife and kill him, how can he deceive the court! You said that this is the whole thing, although Ji Gang was beaten, his arrogance became even more arrogant. Grandpa Guo, don't think about it so much, I think the emperor still trusts Grandpa Guo, and after a while, the wind will be calm."

Xun smiled: "Don't work hard to persuade me, I can think of it." Who can have a smooth road in life and always be smooth? Let's just say that it was difficult for the emperor to raise the flag back then, so how many advances and retreats were the victories and defeats? When encountering a little setback, people who feel sorry for themselves and give up on themselves can only succumb to fate, and can never be the master of fate! ”

Lu excitedly said: "What Guogong said is that the last general is a military attaché, and he has fought a lot of wars, and he has the best understanding of this. I can't say this, but I understand this truth best! ”

Xun glanced at Liu Yujue, Chen Dong, and Ye An again, and said confidently: "You also remember that the shame of life is not to lose, but to be unable to lose: the glory of life is not to never be served, but to be able to rise repeatedly." I'm not going to fall! There will always be a day when you will get back on your feet! And those who are smiling happily now, at that time, if they wanted to drink here like you and me, I am afraid they would not have a chance! ”

On the day, Liu Yujue, Chen Dong and Ye An officially reported to the Ministry of Industry, received official clothes and changed into them, and then asked Xue Lu to go to Dabao'en Temple to see Huang Shilang, and mentioned Xia Xun's words to him by the way, Huang Shilang heard that it was Xia Xun's arrangement, so he naturally agreed. Immediately called someone to do it, and immediately allocated some people to transport the leftovers to the Taoyuan Temple in the east of the city, and at the same time asked them to stay there to repair the Taoist Temple.

Although Liu Yujue was sent to the Ministry of Industry, he was ignorant of the facts of the Ministry of Industry, and when he saw this, he proposed to go to the east of the city with Chen Dong and Ye An to take a look at the Taoist temple, and the excuse was that they were friends with Xue Lu.

shì Lang is the second-in-command of the Ministry of Industry, but he is very polite to Liu Yujue's subordinate, how can he not agree to this kind of request. Over there, the workers were loading some usable scraps, Liu Yujue, Chen Dong, and Ye An rushed over, and Xue Lu was waiting there.

After a while, the leftovers were filled with a few cars, and the four of them got on the horse and led the steward and foreman assigned by Huang Shilang to the outside of Dabao'en Temple. The four of them rushed to the east of the city with a chatter and a laugh. Leaving Changganli, not far away, more than ten horses rushed to meet the fresh clothes and angry horses, and the momentum was extraordinary.

The people were talking and laughing, completely unaware, not wanting the knights to see them, and immediately stopped reining, and a yīn yang strange voice sounded: "Yo! Isn't this Brother Yu Jue? ”

Yu Jue looked up and saw that it was Ji Gang who was facing more than ten people riding on the guard!。