Under the leadership of Xiang Kang, the Xiang brothers who had just helped the Yu family for that little bit of vanity, Leng took the initiative to give up an opportunity to eat and drink in the Yu family, but Yu Jian and Yu Zhi father and son were grateful, Yu Miaoge and Yu Jiao also looked at the Xiang brothers, but the Xiang brothers were hungry and rumbling before they got home, and they all regretted that they couldn't turn around and go back, and they were cheeky and went to the Yu family to eat and drink.

"Ouch, I'm starving to death, I should have known that I should have tricked that Huang San into writing paperwork in the afternoon, and when the matter was done, I would have another meal at Yu's house."

"I'm so hungry, I've eaten breakfast too early. Xiang Kang, you remember to me, today is for your face, we all starved, and you have to pay us back in the future! ”

"What's the matter with Guan Xiangkang? If he doesn't say leave, you are embarrassed to sit at Yu's house and wait until dinner (dinner)? Let's go, it's not long before we get home, and I'll go back hungry to eat. ”

"The sheep killed and the meat bought for the New Year have long been eaten, and there must be nothing to eat when I get home, I hope it's not bean soup again, I'm most afraid of eating that thing."

The brothers of the Xiang family complained, and once pointed the finger at Xiang Kang, who took the lead in playing cool, but Xiang Kang, who was also hungry and growling, turned a deaf ear, and on the way home, he was always thinking about how to end the matter between the Yu family and the Shan Right Lieutenant - although Xiang Kang was very sure that he could force that Huang San to comply, and would rather offend the Shan Right Lieutenant than dare to rule Yu Zhi as a city member, but this matter will definitely not end here, and that Shan Right Lieutenant will definitely not give up, and will definitely continue to find a way to retaliate against the Yu family, and may even do it directly to Xiang Kang, So in order to take precautions, Xiang Kang must think of a way to deal with it in advance.

It's a pity, although he knows that he should take precautions, no matter how hard Xiang Kang racks his brains, he can't think of any good way to completely end this matter, because Xiang Kang has neither money nor power, except for a group of brothers who dare to fight and dare to fight for their lives can be counted on to protect themselves, he has no qualifications to fight head-on with that single right lieutenant, forcing him to stop. Therefore, Xiang Kang thought about it, and had no choice but to pin his hopes on the chaos at the end of the Qin Dynasty that he was about to face, and decided to temporarily meet with that Shan Right Lieutenant to make a move, first stabilize the situation and not deteriorate suddenly, wait for Xiang Liang and Xiang Yu to raise troops to fight across the Yangtze River, and then slowly find that Shan Right Lieutenant to settle new accounts and old debts.

In the middle of his heart, Xiang Kang and the Xiang brothers had unconsciously returned to the territory of Shiling Pavilion, and they had already seen the smoke of the village where they lived from a distance, but just when the Xiang brothers were speeding up their pace, a few people rushed quickly on the other side of the road, led by Feng Zhong, who had suspected the Xiang brothers of stealing silk last time. As a result, when he saw Feng Zhong, Xiang Kang suddenly remembered that he had left Feng Zhong in Xiaxiang City yesterday to face the anger of the county order alone, first secretly screamed badly, and then hurriedly greeted him, and apologized to Feng Zhong from afar: "Brother Feng, I really can't stand you yesterday, the fault of the younger brother, please scold the eldest brother." ”

"My own brother, what's polite?" Feng Zhong's attitude towards Xiang Kang and his title became more and more affectionate, and while rushing over quickly to hold Xiang Kang with both hands, he asked with great concern: "Brother, how is the matter of Duke Yu's family?" Do you want the foolish brother to help? ”

"Almost, at least for now." Xiang Kang replied very vaguely, and hurriedly asked, "Big brother, what did Zhou Xianzun say yesterday?" Am I bothering you? ”

"Of course not." Feng Zhong's happy smile made Xiang Kang a little surprised, and said with a smile: "After the county zun heard about you, not only did he not blame you or me, but he also praised you, foolish brother, I also touched your light, not only was I not scolded, but the position of the pavilion chief was more stable." ”

"That Zhou Xianzun not only didn't blame me, but also praised me?" Xiang Kang couldn't believe his ears, and hurriedly asked Feng Zhong what was going on, after Feng Zhong told him about his meeting with Zhou County Ling yesterday, Xiang Kang was inevitably even more surprised, and said, "That Zhou County Zun, can he be so reasonable? Not only do you understand my struggles, but you also think that I am doing the right thing? ”

"Brother Xiang Kang, don't you underestimate our county?" Feng Zhong said with a smile: "Zhou Xianzun also ordered, asking me to quickly inquire about what happened to the Yu family, if you want me to help, try to help, and say that if there is anything you need his help, you can also ask him." ”

I really didn't expect that Zhou County Order would be so interesting beforehand, Xiang Kang inevitably sighed a little, Feng Zhong pulled Xiang Kang up and greeted: "Brother Xiang, go, go to my house to drink, let's talk while drinking." Ladies and gentlemen, if you don't mind, please come to my house and sit down, my family has not finished eating the pigs killed for the New Year, so they will eat some indiscriminately. ”

Such an invitation, of course, the Xiang family brothers, who were already so hungry that their chests were close to their backs, would not refuse, and after a few polite words, they couldn't wait to hug Xiang Kang and Feng Zhong and strode towards Feng's house, during which Feng Zhong also told yesterday's events in detail, especially explaining that Zhou County ordered to see Xiang Kang again and greet Xiang Kang in person. Xiang Kang was amazed when he heard this, and at the same time, his heart moved, and he said secretly: "This is a good opportunity, if you can really make friends with that reasonable and affectionate Zhou County Order, not only will it be easy to solve the accident of the Yu family again, but when the world is in chaos in the future, maybe this friendship can also come in handy?" ”

After thinking about it carefully, Xiang Kang Yifa felt that he should seize this opportunity, for many reasons, in addition to using the power of the Zhou County Order to confront the Shan Right Lieutenant, after getting in touch with the Zhou County Order, it can also resolve countless potential dangers, such as the issue of the Xiang family's brothers' conscription, and the question of whether the Xiang family will be implicated after Xiang Liang and Xiang Yu raise troops. In the future, if necessary, he can even use his special relationship with Zhou County Commander to persuade Xia Xiang County to take the initiative to surrender to Xiang's army, and take a city without spending a single soldier.

There are more advantages and fewer disadvantages, and after sitting at the same table with Feng Zhong at the Feng family and not drinking a few bowls of wine, Xiang Kang made an appointment with Feng Zhong to go to Xiaxiang City to visit the Zhou County Order the next day. And Feng Zhong did completely change his attitude towards Xiang Kang, and took the initiative to say: "Brother Xiang Kang, don't be strange to be blunt, I don't think you can go empty-handed this time, foolish brother, I know the situation in your family, if you don't mind, how about I buy you a gift and use your reputation to send it?" ”

patted Feng Zhong, who had been at odds with him, on the shoulder, Xiang Kang was somewhat moved, and was about to say yes and thank you, but when the words came to his lips, Xiang Kang changed his mind and said, "Big brother, no need, I will prepare the gift myself." ”

"But ...... at home?" Feng Zhong, who knew the current situation of the Xiang family, was a little worried, but before he finished speaking, Feng Zhong also changed his words, and said with a smile: "Look at my memory, brother, you are also the old Chu Mingmen, how can there be some things at the bottom of the box at home, and they are better than the things of my small pavilion chief, foolish brother, take it presumptuous, take the liberty." ”

"Uncle Ji, you don't seem to have anything decent in your room, right?" Xiang next to him interjected, and said with some concern: "There doesn't seem to be anything suitable for our uncle and aunt, so you're not going to open up to them, are you?" ”

"Of course I won't open my mouth to my uncle and mother, they are already difficult, why am I embarrassed to open up to them?" Xiang Kang shook his head, glanced at Feng Zhong next to him, and then simply showed his hole card, picked up the sword he was wearing, and said, "I will give this sword to Zhou County Order." ”

"Xiang Kang, are you crazy?" Xiang Zhuang, Xiang Guan and the others, who were drinking, were all taken aback, and said one after another: "That sword is the Ice Cracking Sword left by your eldest father, and it is the famous sword of our Chu State, you took it and gave it away?" ”

"If you receive the grace of a drop of water, you will be rewarded by a spring." Xiang Kang said casually: "Zhou County's order attaches so much importance to love and righteousness, and he looks up to me so much, he can't express my heart if he doesn't give him my most precious thing at present." ”

"So what do you do about self-defense? You're just a sword. Xiang Sheng hurriedly asked.

"More on that later." Xiang Kang replied very lightly and said, "When I have money in the future, I will buy another bite." ”

The Xiang brothers were dumbfounded, and Feng Zhong patted Xiang Kang's shoulder excitedly, and said, "Brother Xiang, with you, no wonder Zhou County Ling looks up to you so much, you are really bold and generous, and you are chivalrous and righteous." Don't worry, I'll do it tomorrow, I'll buy a sword in the county town and give it to you, although it's definitely not as good as your famous sword in the Chu Kingdom, but at least you can use it. ”

"Thank you, big brother." Xiang Kang thanked him casually, and said in his heart: "But I don't want you to give me another sword, as long as you can help me tell the situation to that Zhou County Order, you must not let me down." ”

Later, Feng Zhong inquired about the situation of the Yu family, Xiang Kang was unwilling to let Feng Zhong know about his design of the Yu family, and dealt with the past vaguely, but fortunately, Feng Zhong did not get to the bottom of it, but just drank with the Xiang family brothers, and the joy was dispersed.

Early the next morning, Feng Zhong still took the initiative to come to Xiang's house and asked Xiang Kang to go into the city with him, Xiang Kang didn't play any tricks, and tried to dress himself up and go out with Feng Zhong. On the way, Xiang Kang was full of interest, talking and laughing, but Feng Zhong, who had already suffered a loss, was scared, and kept looking back at the way he came, for fear that the Xiang brothers would have another accident, and suddenly caught up and called Xiang Kang away. But fortunately, this time there were no more twists and turns, Xiang Feng entered the city smoothly and came to the door of the Xiaxiangguan Temple to ask for a meeting.

Not to mention, the county order named Zhou Zeng may really be a person who can be friends, after hearing that Xiang Kang came to visit him again, Zhou County, who usually likes to put on a show, is trustworthy, and really strode out of the room, and personally came to the official temple to greet Xiang Kang - the result also immediately caused a lot of sensation in the official temple, and the officials in the official temple asked each other one after another, all asking if it was the distinguished guest who came to visit, and was able to let the dignity of a county come out to greet him in person? Xiang Kang's nickname also spread quickly in the officialdom of the lower minister, and it also quickly spread to the people.

Fortunately, Xiang Kang's image and temperament did not disgrace the condescending Zhou County Order, although his appearance was not particularly handsome, but it was also upright and pleasing to the eye, and his temperament was completely different from those rich officials who flattered Zhou County Order all day long, so that Zhou County Ling left a good impression on Xiang Kang as soon as they met, and also let Zhou County Ling quickly hug Xiang Kang, who bowed to him, and said affectionately: "Xiang Kang Gongzi, I have admired my name for a long time." ”

"The county is polite, the younger generation is just a nameless boy from the lower minister's people, so dare to be a big name? And the younger generation is just a small people, and dare to respect the county to welcome them, which is really killing the younger generation. Xiang Kang's eloquence has always been good, and he tried to say in a sincere tone: "The county respects forgiveness, the day before yesterday, because the juniors suddenly encountered an emergency, they were forced to leave after the report, let the county respect the empty marquis, and the juniors are wrong, please punish the county respect." ”

"Xiang Gongzi must not say that." Zhou County Ling is also very good at talking, and said with a smile: "The prince values love and righteousness, and when he heard that his friend had an accident and rushed to the rescue, it was a chivalrous act, how can this official blame?" What do you think? Xiang Gongzi, your friend's matter is settled, right? ”

"Thank you for your concern, it's almost resolved." Xiang Kang still answered vaguely.

"That's good, that's good." Zhou Xianling nodded again and again, and invited: "Son, please come in, let's talk about it in detail." Xiang Kang thanked him and walked into the official temple side by side with Zhou Xianling, while Feng Zhong followed behind, and for the first time in the back hall of the county temple, he got a seat.

After the guests and hosts sat down in the back hall, Xiang Kang, who was very good at agitating the scene, immediately untied the sword on his waist, held the sword in both hands, and said loudly to Zhou County: "County Zun, since ancient times, you must not be rude, the younger generation has nothing else, only an ice cracking sword is passable, and it is also an ancestral heirloom left by the ancestors to pass on to the younger generations. ”

Xiang Kang's emphasis received a satisfactory effect, and he glanced at the sword with a simple pattern but a little old, although Zhou County's order was not rare, he also asked curiously: "This sword, is it handed down by Gongzi's ancestor?" ”

"Exactly." Xiang Kang nodded, and tried to recall the memories left by the previous Xiang Kang, and said with a heartfelt voice: "When King Zhao, King Qin Zhao once said to Qin Xiangfan: I heard that Chu's iron sword is sharp and advocates excellence. The sword mentioned in the meantime is the Chu sword, and among the Chu swords, the ice cracking sword is the most precious. The ancestors of the younger generations are also fortunate to receive this famous sword because of the generations of generals, passed down from generation to generation, and transferred to the hands of the younger generations, who cherish it and wear it at all times. ”

"Since it is the ancestral heirloom of the son, how can this official win people's love?" Zhou County Ling excused himself.

"The county doesn't have to be polite." Xiang Kang said: "The red powder is given to the beauty, and the sword is rewarded to the confidant." The county respects righteousness, can understand the distress of the younger generation the day before yesterday without saying goodbye, the younger generation is very moved, and there is nothing to repay, but to send the ancestral sword to the county, in order to show the younger generation's heart to the county respect. ”

Feng Zhong really didn't disappoint Xiang Kang, and immediately added: "County Zun, this is really Xiang Gongzi's heart, he only has this sword, after giving it to you, he doesn't even have a weapon to defend himself." ”

Although Feng Zhong's words were direct and a little vulgar, Xiang Kang was secretly happy when he heard it, and quietly praised Feng Zhong for being quite righteous, but Zhou County's order over there jumped his eyebrows when he heard it, and he first glanced at Xiang Kang with great appreciation, and then asked the messenger to step forward, took the sword presented by Xiang Kang's hands, took it in his hand and admired it carefully, and looked at the ice pattern on the hilt of the sword very carefully, and praised: "The head of the sword is cracked, delicate and elegant, and it really deserves its reputation." ”

"Fortunately, it's really a knowledgeable person." Xiang Kang breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, but said modestly: "Xie Xianzun praises." ”

Zhou Xianling nodded, first put down the sword that Xiang Kang gave him, and then took off the sword he was wearing at his waist, and said with a smile: "Xiang Gongzi, your ancestral sword, this official has accepted it." There is no reward for the generous gift, my sword is Qin Changjian, although it is not as precious and famous as the Ice Cracking Sword, but it is also quite sharp, and it is also the beloved thing of the official. ”

Xiang Kang smiled slightly, and said secretly: "The exchange of the wrought iron ice cracking sword for the bronze Qin Changjian, although it is a bit of a loss, it is not a big loss. This Zhou county order not only has contacts and contacts, but also has no snobbery, and it is indeed worth making friends. ”