The blacksmith shop is located in the west of Qingyang Town, close to the small stream that runs through the town from east to west, so it is much easier to choose a site to get water. The Su family's residence is a small farm yard within a row of fences.

The blacksmith's shop built a hut by the river, and there were seven open-air stoves next to the hut. It is more than 100 feet away from the small farm yard inside the fence.

Xing Zhen came to the blacksmith shop early every day, and on weekdays there was only the sound of a trickling stream. Today is a little special, a little noisy, from a small farm yard inside the fence.

It was a woman's shrill voice: "You useless play, my son is being bullied outside." You don't dare to put one out of a fart. ”

"Back then, why did the old lady follow you such a waste blindly, every time you say that you only know how to hide. How can my son hide outside and not be bullied?"

"The surname is Shang, and the old lady restricts you to a stick of incense to appear in the courtyard. Otherwise, you will be put to sleep on your knees on the fire at night. ”

"The four major families have suffered a thousand cuts, and my Rocky is less than ten years old, so how can he bear to kick two of his ass. You see, you see a piece of blue, a piece of purple, and a piece of green. “

"And there is also my Sven Wen's white and pure Ji Leng, how can I go down and scratch my face into a cat. “

"The surname is Shang, but you will die for me, come in and see our two sons. ”

In the corner next to the courtyard gate, Xing Zhen found this man who was afraid of his wife squatting next to the courtyard gate and didn't know what to think.

You don't need to walk in and look, you can know that it is Uncle Shang at a glance from a distance. Ever since he really knew the master of the blacksmith's shop, it was this black robe.

Eight years on, this should be the third black linen robe. The first one was tattered, and the second and third were worn in different washes.

I really don't understand. In fact, the blacksmith shop has a good annual benefit, and there are also apprenticeship teaching fees. But Uncle Shang and his wife have always been so frugal.

Things gather like people in groups, and another good man in the town is similar to this black-robed man. A white coat all year round, and a tattered feather fan with two or three feathers left.

This private school Mr. Su receives a lot of tuition fees and Yamen subsidies every year. However, Mr. and Mrs. Su are also accustomed to frugality. Even her own daughter, Su Qingyi, is dusty every day. There is no temperament from a scholarly family.

Thinking of these, Xing Zhen couldn't help but think of the plain-clothed master in the yamen again. The master should have a lot of money, and he is also dressed in sackcloth, aren't these people making money to spend?

Ever since Xingzhen could forge and hammer on his own, the furnace of Xingzhen was the first to raise a flame every day. With the murmuring of the stream, the sound of the morning sun rises.

There are six big children in the blacksmith shop and criminal investigators, in addition to Xing Zhen, Ji Leng and Shang Luoqi, there are also three children's apprentices.

They are Chu Xinyun, the boy I saw in the steamed bun shop in the morning, helping to sell steamed buns.

There are also Song Xianzhe and Yu Qinglu. These three children paid for their art.

Chu Yunxin simply didn't want to sell steamed buns, so he chose to learn to strike iron.

Song Xianzhe and Yu Qinglu's parents were peasant families facing the loess with their backs to the sky. Farmers rely on the weather for food and their income is unstable. I thought that I would learn the craft of drought and flood protection, so that I could fill my stomach in the future.

Today, Chu Yunxin and Song Xianzhe did not come to work in the blacksmith shop. In the same age, only Xing Zhen and Yu Qinglu remained.

Ji Leng has always disliked striking iron and rarely gets close to the stove. Instead, he went to a private school every day. Uncle Shang didn't force it, just feel free.

Not to mention the slug merchant Rocky, Ji Leng ran on the front foot, and the little slug on the heel. The two of them pursued a policy of staying away from the hammer and the furnace.

Coupled with the fact that there are 2 hired adults who do not come to work today, the set task is much more onerous. The black-robed man did not hesitate to go into battle in person, striving to create more farm tools.

Since Uncle Shang taught Xingzhen a simple set of breathing and breathing, the young man was rarely out of breath when he struck iron. Careful observation and more effort than others, thirteen-year-olds build farm tools that are more elaborate than those hired adults.

When Mu Nezhen worked hard, his whole mind was devoted to the forging, and he completely forgot about himself and ignored everything around him. The boy's eyes were only hammers and iron tools, and sweat trickled against the red iron tools.

The young man was unconscious, and he couldn't even notice the frequent nodding of the man in black next to him.

For the first time in eight years, Xingzhen was late for a private school, and after the hard work was completed, he devoured lunch. Not to mention that I didn't eat in the morning, and I was busy all morning, my stomach was really unbearable, and after eating, I washed the dishes and chopsticks and ran wildly.

In the small courtyard of the fence, the merchant couple stared at the thin figure in the distance, nodding their heads very satisfied, with a relieved smile on the corner of their mouths.

The private school is located in the east of Qingyang Town, diagonally opposite the blacksmith shop. Halfway through, you have to cross the creek over a covered bridge.

On the covered bridge, I happened to meet two familiar children, who were Ji Leng and Shang Luoqi. In a panic, he ran back to the blacksmith's shop.

When he met Xing Zhen, Ji Leng panted and said: "Go and take a look, Mr. Su was taken away by the Yamen, I heard that what kind of bandit from Shuibo Mountain ran to Qingyang Town and hid in the private school." “

Xing Zhen asked, "Is it only Mr. Su who has been taken away?" What about Su Mu, Su Qingyi, the general, and other disciples?"

Slug merchant Rocky hurriedly replied, "They are all confined to the private school and are not allowed to go out, and the other disciples have gone home separately. ”

Xing Zhen comforted: "You two be careful on the road, go back to the blacksmith shop and discuss it with Uncle Shang." I'll go to the yamen first, and if I can't go in, I can keep an eye on the door. ”

Before leaving, Xing Zhen suddenly remembered something and asked, "Everything is normal in the private school this morning, right?"

Ji Leng said: "It's not normal, half of the disciples have gone, even Mr. Su's three favorite students, only Li Huaijin went to school alone, Xu Haoran and Fang Zicheng disappeared today." ”

Xing Zhen didn't hesitate: "That's all, it's strange to say, there are few people from the blacksmith shop today." Without thinking about it for a moment, let's go our separate ways. ”

Before parting, Ji Lengyi was admonishing: "Don't go to the private school alone, now you are controlled by the officials." Su Mu, Su Yuyi and the general were all controlled by the officials. ”

"It's also dangerous if you go and be mistaken for a family. ”

Today's Yamen of Qingyang Town is particularly lively, and many people in Qingyang Town have blocked the water here.

It's nothing more than wanting to join in the fun, wanting to know the truth about each other. Will this knowledgeable and peaceful teacher in the town collude with the mountain bandits?

At the request of the people, Mr. Ge opened the yamen of the government to openly try the case of Mr. Su's collusion with mountain bandits.

The crowd was too dense for walkers to squeeze into. I had no choice but to climb the big tree next to me, although I could see it comprehensively,

Although the distance is far enough, Xing Zhen's eyes have always been excellent, and he can see clearly. But I can't hear a word,

I vaguely saw that the person who pointed out that Mr. Su was hiding the mountain bandits was Fang Zicheng, one of Mr. Su's three favorite disciples.

What exactly do they say. There is no way to know the truth. I just saw Fang Zicheng pointing at Mr. Su, although he was respectful, his face was solemn.

Mr. Su was not angry, pointing out that Mr. Su's Fang Zicheng did not talk about any deep hatred, but calmly narrated.

It didn't take long for a familiar figure to appear. It is Uncle Shang in a black robe all year round.

Uncle Shang was not tall but strong, and after three tosses and two tosses, he squeezed from the back of the crowd to the front. This scene is really envious to see the punishment, and it is good to be strong.

Uncle Shang didn't know what he gave to the official in private, and then entered the court in a grand manner. I don't know what to say to Master Ge. actually retired.

The reason for the trial was not found, and three days later new evidence was found and Mr. Su was imprisoned. No new evidence was found, and Mr. Su was acquitted.

Not for the best, not for the worst. Xingzhen returned to the private school, and first appeased the general who was ready to fight desperately.

To appease the general, only Xing Zhen can do it, and the general originally listened to Mr. Su and Xing Zhen. Especially to Mr. Su's words.

Now Mr. Su is still in detention in the Yamen, so he has to come forward to appease him. lest this boy learn the story of the storyteller in the middle of the night and rob the prison with his face covered.

Uncle Shang, Su Mu, Xing Zhen, General, Ji Leng, Su Qingyi and Slug. Seven people who are close to each other and trust each other gather in the private school.

Su Qingyi was teary-eyed, and the slugs were delivering tissues next to her.

The rest of the people sat upright, led by Uncle Shang and Su Mu.

Uncle Shang, a black-robed man, advised: "With Mr. Su's behavior in Qingyang Town, Lord Ge does not dare to punish in private. Mr. Su's safety is absolutely fine. ”

"I have checked the private school up and down, inside and out, and there will be no evidence against Mr. Su. ”

"During these three days, the private school was closed and no customers, including the disciples and their parents, were not allowed to enter the private school for half a step. “

"Xing Zhen will visit Fang Zi Cheng's family tomorrow, forget it, this matter will be handed over to Xing Zhen and Ji Leng. Xing Zhen is stupid and just follows the help, and Ji Leng is responsible for finding out Fang Zicheng's purpose and the people behind it. ”

Mother Su got up and gave Uncle Shang a blessing: "It's hard work!"

Uncle Shang hugged his fists and returned the salute: "Sister-in-law is polite." ”

Su Mu looked at Xing Zhen and Ji Leng again.

The two nodded in agreement, indicating that there was no problem.

The general on the side suddenly stopped doing it, and shouted: "I'm going too, I'm going too, if Fang Zicheng doesn't recruit from the truth, I'll beat him so much that he can't speak." ”

Uncle Shang glanced at the tall boy with a gloomy face. The latter discovered for the first time that in Qingyang Town, in addition to Mr. Su, who could make himself afraid, there was also a merchant uncle in a blacksmith shop who could also make him afraid.

The general was a little aggrieved, and he was not afraid of death for some reason, how could he be jealous of Mr. Su and this black-robed man from the bottom of his heart.

No one paid attention to the general's ramblings. Uncle Shang continued to instruct: "Tomorrow, the general will guard the door of the private school, and no one will be allowed to enter except for the yamen." ”

There is work to do, and the general is satisfied: "Okay, guarantee the completion of the task." ”

Uncle Shang got up and clenched his fists: "Sister-in-law, rest assured, Mr. Su will be fine." In order to make sure that I have to disappear for the next two days, if there is an emergency, I can find my wife, she has a way to find me. ”

Su Mu got up and saluted: "Thank you, Uncle Shang, for your help?"

Uncle Shang clenched his fists: "Time is pressing, I'll go first." ”

Before leaving, Uncle Shang advised: "Ji Leng and Shang Luoqi will live in a private school tonight, and it will be convenient to act tomorrow morning." ”

The thatched hut of the criminal real is far away from the blacksmith shop, but it is very close to the private school. Therefore, no one left him to spend the night in a private school.

Leaning on the lightning strike wood to sleep, occasionally napping is OK, sleeping here all night, the quality of sleep is extremely poor.

Leaning against the lightning strike wood, I miss the cot that I haven't seen for two days.

Yang Xuan took the leftover buns from the morning and handed one to Xing Zhen. The latter thanked him and took it in his hand.

Gao Xuan asked, "You seem to be very tired today, which is completely different from the energetic before going out. ”

Xingzhen didn't hide it, and told the story of the private school. The young man told the truth, without embellishment or adding oil and vinegar.

Yang Xuan asked rhetorically: "You just believe that Mr. Su will not collude with the mountain bandits? ”

Xing Zhen replied without hesitation: "I believe that in the past eight years, Mr. Su has insisted on three self-awakenings before teaching every day." If you examine your three faults in front of your students, you will never do anything hurtful in this way. ”

Gao Xuan asked again: "I'm talking about colluding with mountain bandits, isn't it hurting the heavens and harming reason?"

Xing Zhen was puzzled: "Aren't the mountain bandits all doing things that hurt the heavens and reason? Is there a reason to collude with the mountain bandits and not hurt the heavens and reason?"

Yang Xuan just said casually: "Regarding right and wrong, if you look at it from different angles, the results you get are not the same. ”

Ignoring Mu Nexing's deep thought, he continued to ask: "If Mr. Su, who you have always trusted, does something that you think is wrong, what should you do?"

"Or maybe Uncle Shang, who took care of you, or your friend General, etc., did something you thought was wrong, what should you do?"

Xing Zhen scratched his head and said innocently, "Is it so complicated?"

Yang Xuan nodded: "The way of the world is like this. ”

Mu Ne's punishment really doesn't understand, so he just doesn't want to. I took off the gourd on my waist, opened the lid and poured it violently, and it tasted good.

Then he handed the gourd to Yang Xuan's side: "Sweet and refreshing, if you don't dislike it, take a bite." ”

The latter ignored the dry cough coming from the hut, and naturally took the gourd and learned to swallow it. Xue Xingzhen's expression was enjoyable, but he added at the end: "It's better to have wine." ”

Mu Nexing really blurted out two words of the big scenery: "No money." ”

Gao Xuan laughed, Xing Zhen laughed. Under the night, the two teenagers, there is no door, there is no deceit, some are just blowing the evening breeze together, and the two of them are sleepless.