"This Tan Jin is said to be the most appreciated and promising member of the military department back then, and he is in a high position at a young age." Zhan Zhao walked side by side with Bai Yutang, and unhurriedly told him what Taishi Pang told him about Tan Jin's past, "But this person has a problem, he loves knives like life." ”

Bai Yutang frowned slightly, "He knows martial arts?" ”

"Not really." Zhan Zhao shook his head, "Although he belongs to the Ministry of War, he is indeed a civilian official, but civilian officials also have hobbies, and it seems that he has a hobby of collecting famous knives in the world, which is simply an addiction." ”

Bai Yutang nodded.

"Originally, he did a good job, but once, when he went to the palace to do some business, he wanted to enter the treasury of the palace to collect tribute, and he saw something. And guess what? ”

Bai Yutang thought for a moment, "Treasure Knife?" ”

Zhan Zhao nodded, "No, it is said that he couldn't take a step when he saw the knife, and Tan Jin made a mistake, so he took the sheep by the hand." ”

"Huh." Ouyang Shaozheng heard it in front of him, so he turned around and interjected as he walked back, "I also know about that matter." ”

Bai Yutang looked at Ouyang Shaozheng, "How many years ago did it happen?" ”

"It's been more than ten years." Ouyang shrugged, "This is what Nangong said, the emperor hasn't ascended the throne yet." ”

Zhan Zhao smiled slightly, "You are also familiar with Nangong?" ”

"Nature." Ouyang smiled, "I, Zhao Pu, Nangong and the emperor all grew up together." ”

Zhan Zhaole was happy, "Then next time we go to Kaifeng to drink together?" I also fell in love with Nangong. ”

Ouyang nodded, and Zhanzhao patted Bai Yutang again, "When are you going to Kaifeng?" When I was patrolling the city, I saw a few shops, saying that they were from Trap Island, and there was a big mansion called Cuixing Garden, which was also from Trap Island, would you go there to live? ”

Bai Yutang nodded, "Well, I will go occasionally." ”

"Well, we'll be able to drink together when you go." Zhan Zhao said, remembering that he hadn't explained Tan Jin's matter clearly, so he quickly pulled back the conversation and continued, "Speaking of which, Tan Jin's accident has something to do with Nangong, it is said that when the emperor was still the prince, he saw the knife, and he kept thinking about waiting for Nangong's birthday, and asked his father to make a gift to Nangong. But it was easy to wait for the day, and his father agreed to get it...... But the knife was gone. ”

Bai Yutang raised his eyebrows slightly-stealing tribute out of the palace, Tan Jinshi's career was ruined.

"It was a big deal." Ouyang helped, "The first emperor just asked Master Bao and Taishi Pang of the Ministry of War at that time to investigate this matter, you think, everyone is recorded in and out of the warehouse, isn't Tan Jin found out." ”

Bai Yutang frowned.

"But it just so happened that Tan Jin was attacked." Ouyang spread his hands

Bai Yutang was slightly stunned, "You mean Yang Caisheng?" ”

"Hmm." Zhan Zhao nodded, "Tan Jin was seriously injured, and he simply resigned after the last resort. The knife was also recovered by Master Bao, and Tan Jin returned to his hometown and disappeared from then on. ”

Bai Yutang seemed a little puzzled, "If he broke the law, he broke the law, and Lord Bao asked him to resign like this?" ”

Zhan Zhao shrugged, "Well, it is said to be an amnesty from the first emperor. ”

"There is a reason, it's just that the people don't know the way." Ouyang smiled slightly, because of the "Covenant of the Returning Knife." ”

Bai Yutang and Zhan Zhao glanced at each other, puzzled, "Return to the sword covenant?" ”

"At that time, after the knife was brought back, the emperor gave the knife to the emperor, and then Tan Jin was severely punished." Ouyang Dao, "That day happened to be Nangong's birthday, Zhao Zhenle gave him the gift, but Nangong returned the knife." ”

Zhan Zhao and Bai Yutang both wondered, "What is it for?" Dislike? ”

"Of course not, good knives are coming." Ouyang smiled faintly, "Nangong has Nangong's plan, he returned the knife to the first emperor, and then asked him to punish Tan Jin lightly." ”

Zhan Zhao and Bai Yutang are curious, what is the relationship between the two of them?

"The matter is that the emperor was already in poor health at that time, but the emperor was still very young, his foundation was not strong, and the prince did not stand out in the army." Ouyang Dao, "At that time, the soldiers were strong and strong, Tan Jin was undeniably a capable person, and he was usually loyal and loyal without any mistakes, but for a while, he stole a knife and wanted to be severely punished, I am afraid that many people will be upset for him." Besides, Nangong felt that he was just a guard, and this matter started by him, which inevitably gave people the impression that Zhao Zhen did not distinguish between public and private affairs, and it was better to sell his favor to the people of the military department and deal with Tan Jin lightly, which was good for everyone. ”

Zhan Zhao and Bai Yutang glanced at each other, Nangong Ji is the number one master in the Ouchi, the commander of the guards, and the person Zhao Zhen trusts the most, he has been so loyal since he was a child, and this person seems to be very tolerant, not a general.

"The emperor was really happy at that time." Ouyang smiled, "Nangong has won many birds with one stone, and the first emperor is also a little more relieved to the emperor, feeling that he uses people properly, and someone thinks about him, which means that he has won the hearts of the people." After that, the emperor really sentenced Tan Jin lightly, and this matter was understated, and the Taishi also had face. Later, the emperor also made an agreement with Nangong and the emperor under the sword. Nangong should treat Zhao Zhen with sincerity and share his worries, and Zhao Zhen should also remember Nangong's loyalty and treat him like a brother.

Zhan Zhao and Bai Yutang both understood, it turned out that this was the case, no wonder the relationship between Zhao Zhen and Nangong Ji was like a master and a servant, like a brother, Nangong was so good, he didn't seek fame or profit, he only knew how to protect Zhao Zhen's safety.

"But ah, Master Pang talked about a detail." As Zhan Zhao spoke, everyone had already arrived at the door of one of the three addresses.

At this time, it was almost dark, Ouyang ran to knock on the door, and Zhan Zhao and Bai Yutang stood behind and continued.

"What details?"

"Taishi said that Tan Jin was originally a very elegant person, but I don't know if Lu Dao is too murderous with the knife he collected, or if he touched some demon knife or evil knife, people are getting weirder and weirder day by day, and his temper has become very violent." Zhan Zhao saw Ouyang knock on the door and go in for a while and then run out dejectedly, so he asked, "Is this the case?" ”

Ouyang shook his head, "The blacksmith is not yet twenty years old, and no one in the ancestors has forged a sword. ”

"Let's be next." Zhanzhao and the others changed to another one, just not far away, while continuing to talk.

"Tan Jin, I'm not familiar with it." Ouyang hugged his arms, "But I've seen him a few times, mostly at banquets or parties in the palace, in short, I don't feel like I'm alone." ”

"So much change?" Bai Yutang asked.

"Well, when I first met him, it was because he was the only one in a group of bad old men who was very young, so I paid attention to it, and he was white and clean, and he spoke softly." Ouyang shook his head, "But in a blink of an eye, a few years later, wow, this guy's skin is also rough, his beard is unshaven, his eyes are cloudy, and there are several wrinkles on his face. ”

While talking, he went to the second house again, and Ouyang went to slam the door again.

Zhan Zhao and Bai Yutang stood at the door.

"But if you come into contact with a murder weapon and are obsessed, it is easy to die early." Bai Yutang was a little worried, "According to what Ouyang said, if it was so serious ten years ago, don't die now." ”

Zhan Zhao sighed, Tan Jin shouldn't be too young, don't really die......

"Bad luck!"

At this time, Ouyang ran out again, "This one here is even more unreliable, it's an ear picker!" ”

Zhan Zhao and Bai Yutang were stunned for a moment, and then laughed.

Ouyang looked at the two of them with a smile, "Yes, yes, laugh, there is only the last one left, if you can't find it, it's really troublesome." ”

Zhan Zhao looked at the third address, "It's so far." ”

"Let's go." Ouyang quickened his pace, "Otherwise, it's too late." ”

The three of them hurried towards the address.

Put down the three of them to find the last address without mentioning it, and say that the yamen at this time.

Zhao Pu walked back with the little fourth son in his arms, passing by the shop in front of the yamen, the little fourth son pointed to the fish ball shop and said, "Daddy likes to eat this family's steamed dumplings and fish skin wontons." ”

Ochre Ying immediately went over to buy a few copies, and walked into the yamen with Zhao Pu with a food box.

Ziying looked around and found that several rooms in the yamen were lit up, and at a glance he saw the master sitting in the courtyard drinking tea. Bao Zheng was coming out of the study with a pair of chopsticks.

Zhao Pu glanced at the table and frowned - light tea and light rice.

Taishi and Master Bao seem to be busy until now before they have time to eat, Zhao Pu frowned, how did the green vegetables and tofu go?

Ochre Ying hurriedly stepped forward to hand them steamed dumplings and wontons, and left one for Gongsun, and Ziying wanted to go to the opposite restaurant to order food.

Bao Zheng hurriedly stopped, "The prince doesn't have to break the bank, I'm used to eating light at night and being in good health." ”

Taishi raised his hand a little embarrassed while eating steamed dumplings, "Lord Wang, Mr. Gongsun just prescribed me a recipe, I can only eat cabbage and tofu at night, he said that he wants me to lose twenty catties a month, and it is said that I can live for ten more years." When you are older, you are no younger than you, and you eat fish and meat, and you are useless. ”

Zhao Pu looked at the little fourth son.

Xiao Sizi nodded, "You should eat well for breakfast, and you should be full for lunch, but you must eat less at night, especially for older people, it is best not to eat big fish and meat for dinner, you will get sick." ”

Zhao Pu raised his eyebrows and asked Bao Zheng, "What about the scholar?" ”

Bao Zheng and Pang Ji glanced at each other and stretched out their hands, "In the morgue." ”

Zhao Pu frowned, looked up at the dark sky and half a bright moon, "What are you doing in the morgue at such a night?" ”

"He's going to do an autopsy." Bao Zheng was full of praise when he talked about Gongsun, and the corners of his mouth curled, "Mr. Gongsun is really amazing!" Divine Doctor! Not only was the assassin cured by him just now, but the autopsy also found a lot of clues, and I have a lot of clues. ”

Zhao Pu nodded, "Has he eaten?" ”

"Not yet, he said that it is not suitable to eat before the autopsy, and he can't eat it after the autopsy, so he will eat it tomorrow morning." Pang Ji shook his head, "This gentleman is good at everything, but he doesn't care about himself very much, and he looks like something...... "As he spoke, he asked Bao Zheng.

"Hmm." Bao Zheng also nodded, "Obsessed with medical skills and a sense of justice, full of economic wealth and knowledge, I really don't understand how such a talented man is willing to be a little man in the township, it's really ...... Alas! ”

Pang Ji and Bao Zheng shook their heads in regret.

Purple Shadow and Ochre Shadow turned back together, squinting at Zhao Pu.

Zhao Pu felt sweating in his head - it's all his fault, isn't it, really......

After a long time, Zhao Pu still carried the little fourth son to the vicinity of the morgue.

The lights were on in the morgue, but the door was closed, Zhang Long and Zhao Hu were at the door, one was sitting in the courtyard, the other was sitting on the steps, and when they saw Zhao Pu, they all got up and saluted.

Zhao Pu nodded with a smile and put the little fourth son on the ground.

The fourth child ran over and knocked on the door, "Daddy, Daddy, I'm back!" ”

Inside the door, Gongsun's muffled voice came, "Are you back?" Go to Lord Bao first, and Dad will be fine right away. ”

"Oh." Xiao Sizi nodded, ran to the courtyard, climbed on the stone bench, sat opposite Zhao Hu, and waited for his father.

Zhao Hu peeled an orange for him, and when he looked up, he saw Zhao Pu walking in circles in the yard with his hands behind his back.

Zhang Long and Zhao Hu glanced at each other, and looked at the little fourth son in puzzlement, what does that mean-the prince also has something?

Xiao Sizi smiled and stretched out his fingers to make a "shhhh

Zhao Pu wished that everyone was gone, so he nodded vigorously and asked them to go to dinner quickly.

Gongsun's "right away" passed nearly an hour in a blink of an eye.

The little fourth son was already asleep, Ziying wrapped Zhao Pu's cloak around him, hugged him and let him sleep in his arms until he snored, Ochre Squatted on the eaves and looked at the sky, Zhao Pu looked at the beating lights in the morgue, and felt a little incredible, why did this weak scholar stare at the corpse for so long?

After I don't know how long I passed, I heard the sound of the door opening.

Everyone looked up together, only to see Gongsun walking out of the morgue while picking up a piece of gauze covering his face.

As soon as he looked up, he was also taken aback when he saw Zhao Pu in the yard.

The two sides looked at each other for a while, and Gongsun saw the little fourth son in Ziying's arms, so he leaned over to take a look, and saw that the little fourth son was sleeping with a little red face, and he was relieved.

Ziying felt that Gongsun should hate them very much, so she asked tremblingly, "Where do you stay at night?" I'll help you carry him over. ”

Gongsun pointed to a guest room not far away, "There, I'm sorry for you." ”

Ziying was stunned and shook her head vigorously, "No trouble, no trouble." ”

Ochre followed suit, "I'm going to make the bed hot." ”

Gongsun also smiled and thanked him.

Ochre Shadow and Purple Shadow were flattered, and hurriedly slipped away with the little fourth son.

Gongsun went to the side to fetch water and wash his hands, washed them very carefully, and put some medicine in the basin, which had a faint musky smell.

Purple Shadow and Ochre Shadow were busy for a while, stuffed the little four who slept like pigs into the quilt, and went to the door to watch the battle.

"Ahem." Zhao Pu saw that Gongsun continued to ignore him, but looking at his look at the purple shadow and ochre shadow, it seemed that he was in a good mood today, so he took the hot iron to strike, "Mr. Gongsun." ”

Gongsun poured the water and went to the well, which seemed to mean another basin.

Zhao Pu hurriedly stepped forward to help him scoop up water.

Gongsun saw that the basin was snatched away by him, so he waited on the side, looking at Zhao Pu with slanted eyes.

Zhao Pu put a basin full of water in front of Gongsun's eyes.

Gongsun washes his hands.

Zhao Pu scratched his head.

Coughed again.

Gongsun looked at him, "Cough? Let's talk too much, soak some licorice in water, and don't talk for three days. ”

The corners of Zhao Pu's mouth twitched, feeling that it was much more difficult than going to the battlefield, scratching his ears and cheeks.

Gongsun was a little surprised, Zhao Pu's behavior was similar to when the fourth son was in a hurry.

"Uh-huh......" Zhao Pu continued to hum and get sick.

Purple Shadow and Ochre Shadow are in a hurry.

"You're talking!" Purple Shadow stamped his feet.

"That's it, don't you owe your mouth, why are you dumb now!" Ochre shook his head.

"That's it!"

Another voice came, and as soon as Ziying and Ochre Shadow lowered their heads, they saw Xiao Sizi wrapped in his small quilt and ran over at some point, looking at the crack in the door carefully.

Gongsun finished washing his hands and was leaving.

Zhao Pu hurriedly said, "What's the matter, let's leave after eating." ”

Gongsun felt a little hungry, so he asked, "Is there anything to eat?" ”

"Yes." Zhao Pu took out the swallow skin steamed dumplings and fish skin wontons from the food box.

Gongsun saw that he had a great appetite, but it was already cold, "Take it and warm it up." ”

"No, no, no." Zhao Pu stretched out his hand to cover the wonton bowl and said to Gongsun, "Eat, be careful of scalding." ”

Gongsun reached out and touched the bowl, shrunk his hand hotly, and looked at Zhao Pu in surprise.

Zhao Pu touched his ears and raised his face, and by the way, he held the steamed dumplings for a while, and then put them down again, and the steamed dumplings were also hot.

Gongsun sat down to eat, he was actually hungry, and these two things were just right for his appetite, and he ate hot, and he was in a good mood.

Zhao Pu sat down at the table, as if thinking about how to speak.

In the room, the little fourth son clenched his fists, "Ninety-nine, go on!" ”

Purple Shadow and Ochre Shadow looked at him together, "Changed your name to Ninety-Nine?" ”

"It's easy!" The little fourth son raised his face and smiled sweeter than honey.

The purple shadow covered her beating heart, cute!

Gongsun was eating wontons and saw Zhao Pu struggling on the side, looking like he was constipated, and he was also a little awkward, "Lord Wang, what are you doing?" “

Zhao Pu listened to his "Lord Wang" as if he was called a fool, scratched his head, and finally spoke, "I know that the person is called Wang Gui?" ”

Gongsun was slightly stunned and looked up at Zhao Pu.

The little fourth son tilted his head, and the person with a broken leg seemed to be called Wang Gui.

Gongsun put down the spoon and stared at Zhao Pu for a long time, "Do you remember Wang Gui?" ”

"I remember." Zhao Pudao, "Aren't you from Shaoxing, I remember that the battle was disabled and went home, there are a total of seven people from Jiangnan, one of whom is from Shaoxing, is Wang Gui." ”

Gongsun paused, lowered his head and continued to eat wontons, "Do you remember each of them?" ”

"Hmm." Zhao Pu frowned, very guilty, "I really didn't expect his leg to be harmed by quacks, I always thought that every military doctor in the barracks was a good doctor......"

"It has nothing to do with the medics." Gongsun suddenly said something and interrupted Zhao Pu.

Zhao Pu was stunned, "Huh? ”

Purple Shadow and Ochre Shadow also glanced at each other, and looked down at Xiao Sizi together, and Xiao Sizi scratched his head and raised his head in confusion - what's the situation?

Zhao Pu also stared at Gongsun, "Aren't you angry with me because of Wang Gui's matter?" ”

Gongsun ate the wonton and asked, "Who did you listen to?" ”

"Little fourth son." Zhao Pu replied.

Gongsun thought for a moment, "Oh...... Wang Gui came a few times later, and the little fourth son may not have heard it all. ”

"Hear what?" Zhao Pu was puzzled.

"Wang Gui doesn't hate you." Gongsun said, "He asked the military doctor to sawed off his injured leg." ”

"What?" Zhao Pu was surprised.

Purple Shadow and Ochre Shadow glanced at each other, what was going on?

Gongsun finished eating wontons and steamed dumplings, "Wang Gui's leg is very seriously injured, and he may be lame if he is cured, he told me that he is actually very brave, and he went to join the army completely because he had no food to eat, and he was afraid every time he fought, especially when he saw a dead person or thought that he was going to die." ”

Zhao Pu frowned, "Then why didn't he retire from the army?" I don't force people to be soldiers......"

"He knows, but he's lame, what can he do when he goes home?" Gongsun asked, "Wang Gui said that you are very kind to the disabled soldiers, and will take care of them until they are old, and he begged the old military doctor bitterly, and the military doctor sawed half of his leg." Wang Gui got a lot of money to go home, and he is very good at doing business, and now he is a member of Shaoxing Mansion, not to mention his family wealth, his daughter-in-law has several rooms, and his son and daughter have been born. He doesn't hate you at all, and says that you are his reborn parents, and whoever dares to say bad things about you will fight with someone if he breaks his leg. ”

Zhao Pu was stunned.

In the room, Purple Shadow and Ochre Shadow were also stunned.

The little fourth son scratched his head, the sauce is purple!

After a long time, Zhao Pu asked Gongsun, "Then why do you hate me so much?" And say I'm a bear? ”

Gongsun finished eating the steamed dumplings and slapped the chopsticks on the table, "You still dare to say that I rushed all the way to the desert to help, but you actually said that I was a nerd who didn't need to eat cat food, didn't grow meat, didn't have the strength to die halfway through, and didn't let me enter the barracks!" ”

……

The little fourth son opened his mouth wide and raised his face to look at the purple shadow and the ochre shadow.

Ochre Shadow and Purple Shadow glanced at each other, scratched their chins and shook their heads, "This style of speech doesn't look like that of the prince!" ”

Zhao Pu also opened his mouth wide, "I...... When did you say that you don't grow meat when you eat cat food? ”

"You said it!" Gongsun's temper is obviously worse than everyone imagined.

At this time, Purple Shadow and Ochre Shadow saw the little fourth son sigh, shook his head and climbed back to the bed.

Purple Shadow leaned over, "Little Fourth Son, ...... your father"

The little fourth son waved his hand, "Daddy is so sensitive, Jiujiu is innocent, so pitiful!" With that, the cover was put to sleep.

In the courtyard, Zhao Pu pointed to himself and asked his grandson, "I won't just say that scholars don't ...... thin."

"You still say?" Gongsun Huoda, "You dare to say that I am so thin that I am useless, and I have no power to restrain the chicken?" ”

Zhao Pu opened his mouth wide, "Where did I say ......?"

"You just said that!" Gongsun glared at him, "I hate people saying that I am thin, that I am a quack, that I am useless and that I am a scholar!" ”

Zhao Pu stared at Gongsun in amazement.

Unexpectedly, Gongsun suddenly picked up the stool, sat down again, and while cleaning up the plates and food boxes on the table, he said very calmly, "But forget it." ”

Zhao Pu moved aside a little, "You don't matter, right?" Why are mood swings so big? ”

Gongsun looked at him and said, "I really didn't expect you to remember Wang Gui, well, seeing that you are so affectionate and righteous to the soldiers, I don't care about you." ”

Zhao Pu saw a bright smile on Gongsun's face, and the whole person was a lot kinder, and he stretched out his hand to cover his chest - why did he jump so fast?

"Ugh."

Seeing that Gongsun packed up his things and was about to leave, Zhao Pu asked him again, "You don't want to be an official without taking the merit test, won't it be because I ......?"

"Wow, what do you think, do you have such a big face, I am reluctant to let the fourth son run around." Gongsun picked his teeth with a toothpick, "Besides, what the master has is money, those royal relatives are picky to death, they are all rich and noble, who has time to serve them." After that, he went to wash the dishes.

In the house, Purple Shadow and Ochre Shadow were stunned for a long time, and suddenly "poof" and slammed the ground.

Zhao Pu felt the cool breeze blowing in the small courtyard, and was stunned for a while, scolding his mother, "His grandmother is dripping!" The scholar is really unreasonable. ”