"Eight hundred miles of Qinchuan, Tongguan is the first step, I don't know where our destination is?" Zhu Gongdao asked.

"Chang'an."

Zhu Gongdao didn't ask anymore, turned around and left, and said to Lin Nan: "Please come with me." ”

Lin Nan took Sima Yi's hand and followed Zhu Gongdao. The three of them began to climb the mountain, and soon entered a valley, and the three of them walked through the valley, and at noon, they saw a peach in the col, the peach was still green, and the entrance was sour, but the three of them did not care about it, and they had a full meal. After resting for more than an hour, he moved forward again.

At dusk, Zhu Gongdao finally found the direction out of the valley, but he had to climb over a cliff of several hundred feet.

Lin Nan saw that Sima Yi was too young and tired from walking so much, and now that his body was overdrawn, he carried Sima Yi on his back and prepared to climb up.

Who knows, Zhu Gongdao snatched Sima Yi over, put it on his back, and took Sima Yi to the top.

Lin Nan didn't stop it, after all, compared to the kung fu of flying eaves, he might as well wish justice. Finally climbed the cliff, and looked at a path winding between the long grass, although the scenery was desolate, and there was always a valley where there was not even the slightest trace of birds and beasts, and the three of them let out a long sigh.

At this time, it is the beginning of spring, everything is recovering, spring flowers are blooming, and in the mountains of the upper reaches of the Yellow River, the snow is melting, the ice is thawing, and the flow of the Yellow River is increasing sharply.

Lin Nan stood on this cliff and looked north and east, only the wind and silver light flashed with the river, surging down, the water was in one color, the ice boat in front of him was proudly at the head of the waves, high and low, sometimes hidden and sometimes visible, some lined up in a long line, and the middle stream fought for the crossing; Some are single-handed, wandering on the shore. The sound of wind, water, rumbling ice colliding. Majestic and majestic, stirring feelings.

The position he is in now is exactly on the cliff north of Tongguan, overlooking from a high place, the whole Tongguan is in full view, although there are not many soldiers and horses in it. However, with the help of geographical advantages, it is still towering.

Lin Nan sat on a rock and gasped, keeping in mind the distribution of troops in Tongguan that he had seen, so that he could use it in the future.

He had heard of the eight views of Tongguan in modern times, but now he has seen them, and he doesn't know which ones, but it is certain that in addition to the dangerous terrain here, the scenery here in Tongguan is indeed very beautiful.

Sunset. The twilight is four, and the sunset is reflected in the sky, and the scenery is pleasant, which also makes people intoxicated.

Zhu Gongdao glanced at Lin Nan, and saw that Lin Nan was already tired, and the sky was about to darken, so he said to Lin Nan: "Your Majesty, from last night to now." You haven't rested, and today you're overdrawn. Why don't I stay here for the night, and I'll go find a cave, find some wild fruits, or catch some game, and rest for the night, and then I'll be on my way tomorrow. ”

Lin Nan nodded. He said, "That's very good." ”

"Your Majesty Xià wait here, I'll go and I'll go back." As soon as Zhu Gongdao's voice fell, he jumped into the distance, and he was as light as a swallow, and his toes touched lightly on the rock. Immediately jumped far away, and soon disappeared into the twilight.

Lin Nan glanced at Sima Yi sitting beside him, little Sima Yi was already tired, panting weakly, it was estimated that this was the farthest, most difficult, and longest road he had walked for the first time in his life. He reached out and stroked Sima Yi's forehead and asked, "Are you tired?" ”

"With Master here, I won't be tired......" Sima Yiqiang said with a smile.

"This can be regarded as a kind of training for you, and you will be grateful to me in the future." Lin Nan gently took Sima Yi in his arms.

After a short time, Zhu Gongdao returned, and he found the cave and came to call Lin Nan. He led the way in front, followed by Lin Nan and Sima Yi, and soon entered a small natural cave.

Zhu Gongdao lit a bonfire in the cave, went to fetch game and got back the water source, and after all the qiē was done, he waited for Lin Nan to eat and drink.

After eating and drinking, Lin Nan and Sima Yi fell asleep and slept on the haystack that had already been laid, while Zhu Gongdao sat cross-legged and stood guard at the door of the cave, and spent the night like this.

In the early morning of the next day, the three of them continued to walk along the trail, climbing over one mountain peak after another, and it took three days before they officially walked out of the mountains and entered the boundary of Huayin County.

Along the way, Guanshan Fit did make the three of them suffer a lot, and it was more of an experience for Sima Yi, after leaving the mountain, Sima Yi's appearance seemed to be more mature, and he was no longer the little kid who was chattering like before. Probably because he entered the Qin realm, or because he heard the Qin dialect everywhere, which made him feel like a deaf person listening to thunder.

When he arrived at a large town, Lin Nan took out some money from his arms and asked for justice to go to the investment store to spend the night.

As soon as he entered the door, Sima Yi went to sleep.

Lin Nan called a table of banquets, ordered the shopkeeper to send a large jar of wine, drank half a jar with Zhu Gongdao, and didn't eat any food, one fell asleep at the desk, and the other was drunk in bed, until the next day the red sun was full of windows, and then he woke up one after another.

After waking up, Zhu Gongdao said to Lin Nan: "And rest here for a while, I'll go and go back." ”

As soon as the words fell, without waiting for Lin Nan to answer, Zhu Gongdao took a long sword and walked out of the inn.

Lin Nan saw Zhu Gongdao's prosperous appearance, and said with a smile: "The ranger is really a ranger, a bold and uninhibited ......"

"Master, when is it?" Sima Yi woke up from the bed at this time, was rubbing his eyes, and asked with a confused expression.

"It's still early, you can sleep a little longer."

"Oh!" Sima Yi answered, his hazy eyes didn't open at all, and he continued to lie down and sleep.

To tell the truth, I have climbed so many mountains, and the least tired is Sima Yi, because his body is not good, he is carrying him all the way, but I didn't expect him to wake up yet.

Lin Nan felt a little hungry, so he asked the shopkeeper to bring wine and meat, and ate a few bites indiscriminately to fill his stomach.

I wish justice this time, it turned out to be more than an hour. Lin Nanzheng was worried about himself, for fear that he would have obvious characteristics, and if he had committed a crime, he would stand up and fight with others if he encountered any injustice. I was about to get up and go out to look for him, but I saw him come back with a large bag in his hands and a lot of things.

Zhu Gongdao opened the package, and the bags were full of luxurious clothes, and said: "The master is still dressed as a wealthy businessman, the more generous, the better." The appearance of the old man of the owner is there, but he exudes a sense of luxury, and if he doesn't dress up as a rich businessman, it will be too suspicious. ”

Lin Nan also felt that something was wrong, and when he saw that Zhu Justice was careful, he immediately nodded. said: "Well, what you said is reasonable. ”

So, Lin Nan put on a new set of clothes, and his whole body showed his luxury. Zhu Gongdao also sold Sima Yi's things, woke up Sima Yi and asked him to change his clothes, and even he changed inside and out.

When he left the store, the shopkeeper led a tall horse with a bright saddle bridle and a carriage over, which was also bought by Zhu Gongdao.

I wish justice on horseback. Lin Nan and Sima Yi sat in the carriage, and specially hired a coachman to drive the carriage, and slowly walked west, leaving the town.

That night, the three of them came to Huayin County.

As soon as he entered Huayin County, Zhu Gongdao said to Lin Nan, who was sitting in the carriage: "Master, I have a friend who lives here, and I can stay at his house for one night tonight." It's not too late to get there tomorrow. ”

"Hmm!" Since Zhu Gongdao followed Lin Nan, things have happened inside and outside here. Zhu justice is in order, and he really looks like a rich family slave, who obeys his master.

Entering the city, the pedestrians are shoulder to shoulder along the way, so it is not lively.

The group came to the north of the county, and a large village courtyard came into everyone's eyes. There are plum trees everywhere, the old trunk is horizontally oblique, the branches and leaves are dense, it is the day when the plum blossoms are in full bloom in early spring, and the fragrant snow is like the sea.

Walk through a large expanse of Merlin. Walk on a bluestone road, come to a large village with a white wall of Zhumen, go closer, see the three big characters of "Zhujiazhuang" written outside the gate, but see these words elegant and heroic, presumably also from everyone's hands.

Zhu Gong dismounted, walked forward, grabbed the big polished copper ring on the door, knocked the copper ring four times, stopped, knocked twice, stopped, knocked five, stopped again, knocked three times, and then put down the copper ring and retreated aside.

After a while, the door slowly opened, and two old men in family clothes walked out side by side.

Lin Nan had already gotten out of the carriage at this time, and when he saw those two people, he was slightly startled, these two people had blazing eyes and steady steps, showing that their martial arts were not low, but how could they do this servant here?

The person on the left saw Zhu Gongdao, so he bowed down and said: "It turned out to be Zhu Daxia's coming, it was really a disappointment, my family village mainly knew that the hero went and returned, and he would inevitably be overjoyed." ”

Zhu Gongdao smiled, pointed at Lin Nan and said, "This is my master, Tang Gong, who passed by here tonight and disturbed your village." ”

The man said: "The hero came to the door in person, and the owner of the village must be ecstatic when he knows it." Since Tang Gong is the lord of heroes and a guest of the villager, how can the owner of the village be lazy? ”

As he spoke, the two of them opened the door of the village, and the man on the right said: "Hero, please, Tang Gong, please." ”

Zhu Gongdao nodded, turned around and walked to Lin Nan's side, and said: "Master, I have a deep friendship with the owner here, although the master is relieved to stay here, please come with me." ”

Lin Nan naturally has no doubts about Zhu Gongdao, and it seems that this Zhujiazhuang has some relationship with Zhu Gongdao. Lin Nan knew that it was Wang Yue who wished justice, Wang Yue was his former name, and now he was called Zhu Gongdao, and the place they came to at this time was called Zhujiazhuang, which inevitably made people think about it more.

"Zhongda, come in with me!" Lin Nanchong shouted at Sima Yi behind him.

Sima Yi followed closely behind Lin Nan, changing his previous naughtiness and looking extremely calm, perhaps in an unfamiliar environment, his whole person will undergo some changes.

The person on the left of Zhujiazhuang welcomed Lin Nan, Zhu Gongdao, and Sima Yi into the Zhuangzi, and the person on the right was responsible for introducing the horses and carriages into the village, and rewarded the coachman with some money, and then closed the door of Zhujiazhuang.

The village is very large, and there are strange flowers and plants planted everywhere, which are fragrant and fragrant, and go straight to the heart and spleen. In addition, there is a rockery lake in the village, the lake water flows under the bridge, the rockery stands on the side of the bridge, the spring water dingdong, very quiet.

The person who introduced Lin Nan and the others into the village disappeared without a trace after a few steps, and when he reappeared, he was already standing behind a middle-aged man in a strong suit.

The middle-aged man was slender, and as soon as he appeared, he was smiling, his eyes were blazing, and he shouted loudly: "Brother Justice, you really want to kill me!" ”

Zhu Gongdao also smiled and said, "Brother Fair and Virtuous, I'm going to bother you again this time." ”

"What is the eldest brother talking about, our own brothers, what do you say to bother or not, my family is your home. Come on, come on, hurry up and sit inside. ”

"Wait, this is my master, Tang Gong, a fair and virtuous brother needs to be more courteous." Zhu Gongdao pointed at Lin Nan and said.

The middle-aged man glanced at Lin Nan, walked in front of Lin Nan, and said, "I wish you fairness." It is the owner of this village, and he is also the virtuous brother of the fair brother, who visited Tang Gong. ”

Lin Nan hurriedly said: "I wish the owner of the village!" ”

Zhu Pingping laughed and said: "Tang Gong is the master of the fair brother, that is, my master, Zhujiazhuang is also equivalent to Tang Gong's place, in his own place, there is no need to be so polite." Tang Gong, please! ”

So, Lin Nan entered the hall under the left and right clusters of wishing justice and fairness. Sima Yi followed.

After entering the hall, Lin Nan was arranged in the top position, Zhu Gongdao, Zhu Ping, and Sima Yi sat in the bottom position, and the next person took the initiative to serve tea.

Zhu Gongdao first said: "Tang Gong, rest here tonight, and go on the road tomorrow morning, if there is fairness here, you will definitely be able to send us to Chang'an safely." ”

Lin Nan nodded. He was not familiar with the situation in Guanzhong, and he had arrangements for justice. He was also reassured.

When Zhu Pingping heard Zhu Gongdao talk about Chang'an, he asked, "Is Tang Gong going to Chang'an?" ”

"Well, there's something going to Chang'an." Lin Nan pinched his throat, pretended to be a tall voice, and said lightly.

Zhu Fair's face showed a little embarrassment, and he turned his face to Zhu Fairness and said, "Brother Justice." I'm just going to Chang'an, I'm afraid it's a little inappropriate......"

"What's wrong?" Lin Nan asked first.

"At the end of the year, someone openly assassinated the emperor of Qin, causing Ma Teng to be seriously injured, and now the sky over Chang'an is cloudy. The assassin has never been caught, and now that he has entered Chang'an at this time, he is afraid that there will be some trouble. ”

"How's the trouble?" Lin Nan asked further.

"The current Chang'an, only allowed to enter, not to go out, the ten gates of Chang'an City have all been closed, and even entering Chang'an requires a lot of twists and turns." Zhu said fairly.

Lin Nan thought for a while and said: "Ma Teng was stabbed, this matter must be not small, at this time Chang'an City must be full of wind and rain, the army is only allowed to enter and not go out of the city gate, and the people in the city will definitely complain, at this time, take advantage of the chaos to enter Chang'an City, maybe it is the right time." ”

Zhu Gongdao picked up the conversation and said: "I will do whatever the master says, and it will be good if the master has an idea." ”

Zhu Fairness saw that Zhu Gongdao was respectful to Lin Nan, and he and Zhu Gongdao had not known each other for a day or two, and he also knew that he was Wang Yue, and Zhu Gongdao was just his pseudonym. In the past, he was an invincible swordsman who was uninhibited and invincible in the world, but today he is willing to become a rich man's house slave, which makes him a little puzzled. But because Lin Nan was here, he couldn't ask.

"Okay, since Tang Gong has already made a decision, I wish the fair should send Tang Gong into Chang'an. Today, I will rest in the village for the time being, and I will personally send Tang Gong and Brother Justice to Chang'an early tomorrow morning. Zhu said loudly.

Then, the people served wine and food, and after everyone ate and drank, Lin Nan went down to rest.

Zhu Gongdao personally sent Lin Nan to the room and said, "Master, rest in peace, you can go to Chang'an tomorrow." Something, just call me, I'm right next door. ”

Lin Nan nodded, glanced at Zhu Gongdao, and asked, "Your name is Zhu Gongdao, this name is based on Zhu Gongdao, right?" ”

"The master guessed right, I just started according to the fair and virtuous brother. He has been a friend of mine for many years, and we have known each other since 20 years ago. It's just that Brother Fair's family has a big career and stays in Guanzhong, unlike me, wandering around. Zhu Gong said.

Lin Nandao: "This village is indeed not something that ordinary people can have, there are very few families in Zhujiazhuang, but everyone is a practicing family, and it should be a diner who is raised by Zhujia, right?" ”

"Exactly, the fair and virtuous brother is good at martial arts, and his own swordsmanship is very superb, but he is also a good player, so there are not too many families in the whole Zhujiazhuang. Master, you rest, I will leave first. ”

Lin Nan nodded, and then went to untie his clothes.

After Zhu Gongdao exited Lin Nan's room, he saw Zhu Pingping standing under the porch and motioned for him to come over, so he walked briskly to Zhu Gongdao's side and asked, "What's the matter?" ”

Zhu Ping pushed open the door of Zhu Gongdao's room, and said with a smile: "Go in and talk in detail." ”

After the two of them entered the room, Zhu Gongdao sat on a stool and asked, "Brother Fair and Virtuous, if you have anything to say, you can say it." ”

"Big brother. Who is Tang Gong? Can you make the best swordsman in the whole world grovel to it? I've never seen anything like this before. Zhu Ping also sat down and opened his mouth to ask.

"Fair and virtuous brother, you also know that being a brother has always been rewarded. Tang Gong is kind to me, so ......"

Zhu Fair interrupted Zhu Fair's words and said, "Big brother." Don't you believe in me, brother? Prevaricate the brothers with such an excuse? ”

"Well, it doesn't hurt to sue you."

So, Zhu Gongdao told Zhu Fairness of Lin Nan's identity.

After hearing this, Zhu Ping couldn't help but be stunned for a long time, and then said slowly: "No wonder the eldest brother is so protective of Tang Gong, it turns out that he is ...... So the purpose of the trip between the eldest brother and Tang Gong? ”

"I don't know about this, I don't ask, and asking too much is not necessarily a good thing. Fair dude. You and I have known each other for 20 years, and after entering Chang'an this time, I hope you will protect the safety of Tang Gong. Chang'an is the imperial capital of the Qin State, although I have excellent swordsmanship, but if I deal with thousands of soldiers, I am a little powerless after all. The people in your village are all good players, and if you really run into any trouble, please help. Not to mention in Chang'an City. Your apprentices are also all over every corner, and you are there. It will definitely be able to ensure that Tang Gong is safe. ”

Zhu Gongdao suddenly felt that the burden on his body was so heavy, but after knowing the truth of the matter, he resolutely picked up this burden, patted his chest, and said to Zhu Gongdao: "Big brother, don't worry, I'm here." It will definitely not let Tang Gong make a mistake. ”

The two of them looked at each other and smiled, the two great swordsmen in the late Han Dynasty in the past, Wang Yue in Luoyang, the eastern capital, and Zhu Fair in Chang'an, the western capital, both of them were the world's top swordsmanship. The ranger is a world of injustices, and because of this, he has violated a lot of laws, and he has been wanted.

Later, in time for the amnesty, the two met by chance on the top of Mount Hua, and under the sympathy of each other, they learned martial arts, and since then they have been confidants. lamented that the troubled times were coming, but they still couldn't make a difference, and they couldn't seek happiness for more people on their own, so they went to open a martial arts hall and taught the disciples, which also opened the bitter road of the two great masters.

It's a pity that Wang Yue's life is tragic, but Zhu Ping's life experience is not much better, the martial arts hall didn't open for long, and he was suppressed by the authorities, and finally died without a problem.

Many years later, when the two met again, they were already a handful of years, and after the failure of Zhu Pingping's opening of the martial arts hall, he lived in seclusion in Zhujiazhuang, after all, his family was a local gentry, and he didn't worry about eating and drinking, and he simply ended up idle. It is Wang Yue who is a little miserable, since he broke his hand that year, he was rescued by Zhu Hao, and after his injuries improved, he went to the west, voted for Zhujiazhuang, and lived in Zhujiazhuang for two years.

Early the next morning, Lin Nan, Sima Yi, and Zhu Gongdao, under the arrangement of Zhu Pingping and others, entered the carriage, and more than ten families from Zhujiazhuang also went on the road together, pulling food for food and drink, as well as things that might be used on the road, all the way to the west.

The entire Zhujiazhuang is also closed and locked.

……

The majestic Chang'an stands on the land of Guanzhong, the Qin soldiers stand on the city wall, the city gate is closed, and the black "Qin" character flag flutters in the wind, whirring.

On the avenue, several carriages slowly drove towards Chang'an City, and the soldiers defending the city had already seen it clearly, and immediately told the guards.

The guard looked from afar, and saw a small flag hanging on the frame of the carriage, embroidered with the word "Zhu", and immediately his eyes lit up, and hurriedly said to his subordinates: "Open the city gate quickly!" ”

After saying this, the guard hurried down the tower, and at this time the city gate was opened, and he asked the soldiers to go out in line to welcome him, and he packed his bags again, and stood at the gate of the city and waited quietly.

"My lord, who is here, and why are you so nervous?" One of the guard's henchmen asked.

The guard general smiled: "My mentor is here, of course I want to welcome it." Go and prepare good wine and food, and I'll have a banquet for the teacher in a while. ”

"No!"

The carriage came slowly, and Zhu Ping opened the curtain, and when he saw that the city gate had been opened, he smiled and said, "This kid, it seems that he hasn't forgotten me." ”

Zhu Gongdao glanced at it and asked, "But your apprentice?" ”

"Hmm."

After Lin Nan heard it, he laughed and said: "This road dragged the reputation of the owner of the village, so that the road was unimpeded, but I didn't expect that before we arrived in Chang'an City, the city gate had been opened to us." ”

Zhu Fair said: "It's also a loss to go through this city gate, if it is replaced by another city gate, I'm afraid it won't be so smooth." ”

Not much. The carriage stopped, Zhu Ping got out of the carriage first, and his apprentice, who was the guard, came over and bowed: "Master is above, please accept ......"

"Hey! Now you are the official, and I am the people. How can a ruler give salute to the people? Zhu Pingyi hugged his apprentice and said with a smile, "Come, I'll introduce you to a few people." ”

"Yes!"

"This is your uncle Zhu Gong, and this is Tang Gong." Zhu Pingdao saw that Zhu Gongdao and Lin Nan got out of the carriage, so they introduced them one by one.

Sima Yi also got out of the carriage and hurriedly said, "And me, I am Tang Gong's apprentice." ”

Zhu Pingping laughed and said to Lin Nan, "Tang Gong." This is my stubborn Liu Yu, who is now on an errand under the captain of the city gate of the Qin State. ”

"Liu Yu has seen you, I have already asked people to prepare wine and food, please follow me into the city!" Liu Yu said politely.

Lin Nan nodded, thinking: "I didn't expect to enter Chang'an City so easily, I don't know if the defense of the capital of the Qin State is too weak, or because of the fairness?" ”

After entering Chang'an, the city gate was closed. Liu Yu asked people to go to the captain of the city gate to take a leave, and then took Lin Nan, Zhu Gongdao, Zhu Pingping, Sima Yi and others back to their residence in Chang'an.

Liu Yu's house is small. Compared to Zhujiazhuang, there is usually no one, except for his mother and wife, there is no one else, and his family background is not rich.

I still wish you a fair and generous attitude. Seeing that his apprentice was a little down, he sent someone to give him some money, and asked his entourage to bring wine and meat from the car, and borrowed Liu Yu's kitchen to cook it.

Taking advantage of the time of cooking, Zhu Pingping inquired about the current situation in Chang'an City.

Liu Yu also knows everything. The words are endless, and the situation in Chang'an City is clear.

It turned out that Ma Teng was really assassinated, and he was also seriously injured, and now he is bedridden, and the murderer has never been caught. As for who wants to stab Ma Teng, there are different opinions in Chang'an. For a while, the crown prince Ma Chao has been in charge of the country, dealing with the military and political affairs of the imperial court, and with the assistance of Sikong Chen Qun, there has been no chaos.

What Liu Yu learned was all some fur, he was just a tooth keeper who was on an errand under the captain of the city gate in order to make a living, and he secretly put in the matter of wishing fairness, if it wasn't for the good relationship between him and the captain of the city gate, he would not dare to openly disobey.

After Lin Nan learned some basic information, he heard that Liu Yu didn't mention the names of Cao Cao and the others at all, so he had a trace of curiosity in his heart, and asked: "General Liu, I heard that Cao Cao, the former king of the Wei State, was exiled here with people, and I don't know how the Qin State treated them?" ”

Liu Yu said: "I don't know about this, but I heard that it seems that the person named Cao Cao was shelved in Liangzhou and became a county commander, and the people he brought were also separated and assigned to various places as county commanders." ”

"Divide and conquer is a method that does work, but it must be done under close surveillance. It seems that Ma Chao also knew that Cao Cao and the others were in danger, and he had to use them, so he transferred them separately to avoid them from contacting each other and preventing them from doing things that were unfavorable to the Qin State......" Lin Nan thought secretly in his heart after hearing this.

Lin Nan's trip was for Cao Cao and others, and after getting these news, he continued to ask: "I don't know which county in Liangzhou Cao Cao was assigned to as a county commander?" ”

Liu Yu said: "I know this, Cao Cao was sent to Yumen Pass in Dunhuang County as a guard, and this matter was still spread throughout Chang'an City at that time, and many people saw Cao Cao's jokes." ”

Lin Nan didn't ask anymore, he was afraid that if he continued to ask, Liu Yu would have any suspicions, and after knowing where Cao Cao was, he said to Liu Yu: "Where does Sikong Chen Qun live?" ”

"Sikong Mansion, it's at the end of Suzaku Street, next to the Prime Minister's Mansion, and ordinary people can't go casually. What's the matter, Tang Gong wants to go and meet Lord Sikong? Liu Yu asked.

"Yes, I have had a few encounters with Sikong Chen Qun, and I heard that he is the prince's confidant, so I want to pay a visit and seek an official position by the way." Lin Nan said with a smile.

"Oh, I'll take you there in a moment, I'm afraid you don't know the way."

Lin Nan nodded, stopped talking, and sat there quietly, looking thoughtful.

Then, it was the small talk between Zhu Ping and Liu Yu. After a while, the wine and food were ready, and the house slave who wished fairness came up directly, and everyone sat around the table and drank heartily.

After being full of wine and food, Lin Nan said to Zhu Fairness and Justice: "I want to go to Sikong Mansion." By the way, I also visited the Prime Minister's Mansion, and it was inconvenient for many people to go, so I could only bring one. ”

"I'll go." Zhu Gong volunteered.

Zhu Pingping did not stop him, and immediately said: "I and the others are guarding outside Suzaku Street, there is something wrong. It's good to have a response. ”

Lin Nan nodded, took Sima Yi and Zhu Gongdao in a carriage, and Liu Yu personally drove the carriage and slowly headed towards Sikong Mansion.

Zhu Pingzhi followed him with ten of his martial arts masters, and when he came all the way to Suzaku Street, he hid in the dark part of the street, paying close attention to the movements of Sikong Mansion.

At the end of Suzaku Street, two large courtyards stand opposite the gates, and on the left is the Sikong Mansion. On the right is the Prime Minister's Mansion, where the soldiers of the Qin army blocked the entire street, forbidding people to approach any further. As a last resort, Liu Yu had no choice but to park the carriage on the side of the road, while Lin Nan, Sima Yi, and Zhu Gongdao jumped down from the carriage and glanced at the heavily guarded Suzaku Street, and no one spoke.

As soon as Liu Yu got out of the carriage, he handed it over with a famous thorn. He stuffed a few coins into the soldiers guarding here and whispered, "Please take care of me." ”

The soldier saw the money. immediately waved his hand inside, signaling Lin Nan, Sima Yi, and Zhu Gongdao to enter, but he had to unload his weapons and search his body.

After being inspected, Lin Nan, Sima Yi, and Zhu Gongdao entered the end of Suzaku Street and walked straight to the doors of Sikong Mansion and Prime Minister's Mansion. I don't know which one is better.

In the end, Lin Nan still made a decision and decided to go to Sikong Mansion first, come out of Zihou, and then enter the Prime Minister's Mansion. After all, he had already heard. Yang Biao, the prime minister of the Qin State, was a vacant position, and Chen Qun was the one who controlled the entire situation.

This time, Zhu Gongdao handed over the name thorn and gave some money, and the doorman was willing to report.

After a short while, Lin Nan saw the doorman come out and beckoned them in, and Lin Nan walked in with Sima Yi and Zhu Gongdao.

Walking straight into the hall of Sikong Mansion, Lin Nan saw that there was already a person sitting in the center of the hall, wearing an ink-colored robe, wearing a black lacquered crown, a hairpin passing through it, white face and green beard, looking extremely elegant, it was Sikong Chen Qun.

Lin Nan and Chen Qun have met, but they have not spoken, and they are far away, at this time, when they look at it closely, they really feel that Chen Qun has the style of an elder, and his temperament is also very good.

Chen Qun began to look at Lin Nan, Sima Yi, and Zhu Gongdao as early as when they entered his eyes, but they didn't know anyone, so they asked, "How do you call the three of you?" ”

Lin Nan took a step forward and saluted respectfully: "The old man's surname is Tang, his name is bright, and his words are clear, he is a merchant from Kanto, and he came to Chang'an today to meet Lord Sikong. One of them is my servant and the other is my apprentice. ”

Sima Yi and Zhu Gongdao also followed closely and saluted Chen Qun, but did not speak.

"Oh, it turned out to be Tang Gong, I don't know what happened to Tang Gong when he came to my Sikong Mansion?"

Lin Nandao: "I heard that your Emperor Xià was assassinated, and his injuries have not healed so far, I specially brought a wild ginseng from Kanto, which can save people's lives, so this time I came here, and I also want to take advantage of this opportunity to heal His Majesty the Emperor." ”

After hearing this, Chen Qun became interested and asked, "The wild ginseng, can you bring it?" ”

"Hmm." Lin Nan immediately asked Zhu Gongdao to take out a rectangular box, which was very exquisite and presented directly to Chen Qun.

After Chen Qun took it, he opened the box and took a look, and saw that there was indeed a wild ginseng lying inside, so he said to Lin Nan: "This wild ginseng, is it really so effective?" ”

Lin Nan nodded and said, "Yes, it is especially useful for bedridden patients, but I bought it at a high price from the hands of the divine doctor Zhang Zhongjing, so I can use it with confidence." ”

Chen Qun said: "If it really works, then you will be a great hero of the Qin State." However, when Tang Gong came to me, he shouldn't just talk about offering this wild ginseng, right? ”

"Hehe, then I won't hide it, I have an apprentice, named Ma Yi, who has been extremely smart since he was a child, but he lacks people to identify him, I heard that Lord Sikong is in a high position in the Qin State, so I figured out that Lord Guò Sikong recommended Ma Yi to be an official in the Qin State." Lam Nam Road.

As soon as these words came out, Sima Yi was taken aback. Along the way, he had never heard Lin Nan talk about his plan to let him stay in the Qin Kingdom, and when he suddenly heard it, he was indeed a little panicked, and looked at Lin Nan with his eyes wide open.

"Oh, I see. However, whether he is talented or not is not determined by Tang Gong, but by me. Besides, he's still young, what can a child do? ”

"I'm not a child, I'm proficient in all the four books and five classics, if you don't believe me, you can test me!" Sima Yi said suddenly.

Chen Qun smiled: "There is a personality. However, here in the Qin State, in the area under the direct jurisdiction of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, playing personality will not end well. ”

After Sima Yi heard this, he saw that Chen Qun was hiding a knife in his smile, and his words often had a deep meaning, so he stopped talking nonsense and continued to remain silent and calm.

"Tang Gong, let's stop this matter for the time being, he is still a child, and in two years, he may be able to take responsibility." Chen Qun shook his head and said.

Seeing that Sima Yi was rejected, Lin Nan just smiled and said, "What Lord Sikong said is extremely true. ”

Chen Qun said: "Tang Gong, is there anything else?" ”

"It's gone."

Chen Qun said: "I don't know where Tang Gong lives?" ”

Lin Nan told Chen Qun about his residence, and after Chen Qun listened, he said: "Well, then please go back and rest well, and when Your Majesty's health improves, there will definitely be a lot of rewards." ”

"Then I'll retire!" Lin Nan was very acquainted and left Sikong Mansion with Zhu Gongdao and Sima Yi.

As soon as he got out of Sikong Mansion, Sima Yi hurriedly said: "The whole person is too blind to no one......

Lin Nan smiled: "Then let's go to the Prime Minister's Mansion to try......"

Saying that, Lin Nan, Zhu Gongdao, and Sima Yi walked to the door of the Prime Minister's Mansion, first handed over the name thorn, and then made a little money before giving a report.

Not long after, the three of them were welcomed into the Prime Minister's Mansion, and after entering the Prime Minister's Mansion, the three of them came to the hall, but what they saw was a young man standing in the hall, and they did not see the figure of Prime Minister Yang Biao.

The young man saw that Lin Nan, Sima Yi, and Zhu Gongdao were all extraordinary, so he arched his hand and said: "The three of them came to visit, and my father should have personally greeted him, but my father was sick, so I had to replace my father." In Xia Yang Xiu, I don't know what to call the three? ”

When Lin Nan heard the word Yang Xiu, his eyes immediately glowed, and the white young man standing in front of him was actually the famous Yang Xiu. When I think about it, I can't help but feel very reasonable.

Yang Xiu is indeed the son of Yang Biao, the Yang family, in the Eastern Han Dynasty has always been a family, the family has been included in the three princes and nine kings from generation to generation, and its ancestor is the famous "Mr. Four Knowledge" Yang Zhen in history.

The so-called "Mr. Four Knowledge" refers to Yang Zhen, that is, the Yang Zhen who knows God, the earth, I know, and you know, Yang Zhen's "twilight but gold" thing, ancient and modern, Chinese and foreign, has a great influence, so later generations call Yang Zhen "Mr. Four Knowledge".

Yang Zhen is an honest official and does not seek personal gain. He has always taken "innocent" as his motto, strictly demanded himself, and "not to be privately revived", which was not only a very valuable character in ancient times, but also a very popular and admired quality in modern times.

The Yang family, starting from Yang Zhen and going through several generations, was an upper-class figure in the Eastern Han Dynasty, and its loyalty to the Han family naturally goes without saying.

Lin Nan immediately bowed and said: "The old man Tang Liang is a merchant from Kanto, passing through Chang'an, and he came to pay a visit. ”

"Look up for a long time, look up for a long time." Yang Xiu responded politely.

In fact, where has Yang Xiu heard Tang Liang's name, just a businessman, the most inferior person, but when he saw that the person Lin Nan was dressed up as old, out of the intention of respecting the old and loving the young, he was still polite. The class of scholars, farmers, merchants, and merchants has always been at the lowest level in the Qin State.

After everyone sat down, Yang Xiu let the servant serve tea, picked up a cup of fragrant tea, tasted it, and asked, "I don't know what Mr. Tang has to do when he goes to the Prime Minister's Mansion?" ”

Lin Nandao: "You don't dare to be a nobleman, but you have admired the prestige of the prime minister for a long time, so I just came to pay a visit." The illness of the Prime Minister, is it strict? ”

Yang Xiu sighed and said, "I've seen the doctor, and the doctor said that it was a heart disease, but he couldn't find this heart medicine." (To be continued......)