Some people had seen Lu Ji, and they stood up and laughed: "It turned out to be a descendant of Lu Ban, I heard that the last time you went to join the army, you were blasted out of the barracks without even being next to each other." The crowd burst into laughter.

Lu Ji glanced at the shopkeeper, sat down stupidly, puffed up, and stopped drinking.

Qu Ping looked at Lu Ji a little differently, this man who was one meter tall and six five meters tall and weighed an estimated sixty kilograms could shout such a slogan, he patted Lu Ji on the shoulder and said, "Tell me, how could they not want the cannon fodder sent to the door?" ”

Lu Ji was particularly angry, and said fiercely: "Six months ago, Liu Zhixian was ordered by General Zongze to recruit troops, and each person had to levy a horse leather tax of ten taels of silver!" ”

"What does the horse tax have to do with being a soldier and fighting?"

"It's the horse leather shroud tax, and I am the only one in this county to enlist, how can I have ten taels of silver, so there is no one in this county who is called into the army. Later, when General Zong asked, they forcibly sent the prisoner to hand over the errand. ”

Qu Ping said angrily: "In ancient times, Mulan joined the army for his father, and now there are also rebels from all over the country who have risen up to respond to the imperial court to defend against foreign enemies. Qu Ping was originally a soldier, but now when he encounters someone who is using the guise of conscription, how can he calm his anger, "Is there no royal law, no one can cure him!?" ”

Lu Ji whispered: "He has the protection of the royal law in the court!" ”

I see!

Angry at these things, Qu Ping changed the topic and said: "They say that you are a descendant of Luban? ”

Lu Ji's face was filled with glory, and he said with a straight chest: "That's right, the ancestor is Master Lu Ban of the Spring and Autumn Lu Kingdom, and my father and grandfather helped revise the "General Essentials of the Martial Classics" when they were still Emperor Renzong. ”

Qu Ping studied the book "General Essentials of the Martial Classics", which was the first large-scale comprehensive military work in China by the Northern Song Dynasty officials, and the book recorded a large number of ancient weapons production and use. If Lu Ji is his descendant and is familiar with the "General Essentials of the Martial Arts", then it may be a great help to himself. He asked, "And how much do you know about the book?" ”

Lu Ji is a serious nonsense: "I see that the son's appearance is dignified, the crape myrtle star is in the body, the future will not be a big thing, the future is unlimited, I don't hide it, in addition to this book, I also have the family heirloom "Luban's Secret Biography" in my stomach. ”

Qu Pingcai didn't believe his nonsense, Ziwei Xing, Ziwei Xing was going to be the emperor, and it was heard and spread to the ears of people with intentions, but it was going to cause death. "However, Lu Ban doesn't seem to be surnamed Lu, so why are you surnamed Lu?"

"The original surname was Gongyi, and then it slowly evolved into the surname Lu. My father was persecuted by adulterers, and I escaped, and now I am the only one left. I had to do this kind of business on the street as a last resort. ”

Qu Ping said strangely: "You have this kind of craftsmanship, you should be a fragrant bait everywhere." ”

"My father's dying layer repeatedly warned that my family's craftsmanship is overused in house furniture, and if I can meet the master, it is a miracle to protect the family and defend the country." Once again, Lu Ji showed pride and ambition.

Qu Ping said: "Zong Ze, Li Gang, Yue Fei, Han Shizhong, etc., are all capable ministers who defend the land and defend the country, and they will not have no way to serve the country. ”

Lu Ji suddenly bowed: "Five years ago, there was a sloppy old Taoist who told me his fortune, saying that today I will meet a heroic and tall boy riding a white horse, who can change my fate and fulfill the glory of the past!" I didn't believe it, but I really met such a person today! He took out a piece of parchment from his bosom and said, "You see, every year I keep a record of the days on it." ”

Qu Ping secretly scolded Xuan Chenzi in his heart, didn't he say that he had been waiting for me there for ten years, and it didn't seem that he was sitting there motionless. Qu Ping pulled up Lu Ji and said: "You also believe the nonsense of the fortune teller, I am a single figure, no matter how I look at it, I don't look like I am going to do something vigorous." ”

When Lu Ji heard him say this, Mr. Xindao must not believe it, and he wanted to bow down again. Qu Ping hurriedly pulled him and said, "Okay, okay, don't worship, I don't like this." Anyway, I'm also a newcomer, so it's good to have one more friend, and it's never too late for you to meet the real master one day. My name is Qu Ping, the word is suppressed, fortunately, our brothers will take care of each other in the future! ”

Lu Ji said happily: "The eldest brother is above, and the younger brother is worshipped." "But counting, Lu Ji is a few years older.

Qu Ping hurriedly stopped him, saying that today we use wine as a medium, the moon as a witness, if there is no moon, then use the sun as a proof, today we will become brothers of the opposite sex, and we will also learn from the Taoyuan to form a righteousness, roll up our sleeves and do a career!

A brother is eaten in one meal, and everyone is very happy. Because Lu Ji was alone, Qu Ping asked him to go back to his residence to clean up the softness, and came to live in the hotel together at night to deepen his understanding and feelings. How can you not follow the barrage.

Qu Ping and Lu Ji stayed for three days in a row, wandering around the county every day, and they didn't see the white-faced boy Zhao Gou, speaking of which, no one had ever seen what he looked like. I didn't see Liu Zhixian and his godson, I don't know what these people do at home every day, are they roasting the fire, making some barbecue at random, and their lives are quite nourishing.

"Big brother, is that Zhao Gou we are waiting for every day the emperor's younger brother King Kang?" Lu Ji asked.

"I'm not sure, my master didn't say anything, I guess it looks like a white-cut chicken, and I don't need to bask in the sun if I don't do anything." Qu Ping said. After getting to know each other in the past few days, Lu Ji has unilaterally determined that the old Taoist who called himself and other Qu Ping is Qu Ping's master, which further strengthens his belief in following Qu Ping.

The two of them walked aimlessly down the street, when suddenly a sudden sound of horses' hooves came from far and near, and the pedestrians on both sides must have been afraid to hide from them.

Lu Ji pulled Qu Ping to the side of the road, and saw three horses galloping in a zigzag shape, the man on the horse laughed, and behind him was a tightly locked sedan chair, and ten guards with knives were running hard behind them. When they arrived at a crowded place, some guards took turns shouting: "My landlord has a new Oiran, and I invite you to enjoy it tonight!" ”

Qu Ping looked at this group of people roaring by, and Lu Ji explained: "The owner of the building is Liu Bao, the owner of Juxian Building, this Oiran must be a beautiful woman he forcibly captured from somewhere, tonight many officials and rich businessmen will go to see Fangrong, and those who are lucky can also kiss Fangze." ”

Qu Ping said, "We'll go tonight too." ”

Lu Ji thought to himself, "You won't take the wrong medicine, right: "How can we have the money to join in this fun?" ”

"You don't need money to watch the excitement, haha."

The time has not yet arrived, the visitors of Juxian Lou have come one after another, the rich and powerful have gone straight to the third floor, there is no money, and love to be lively, they will gather on the wine table on the first floor, even if you can't see it, it is good to hear some fun, there is more talk after tea and dinner, if you see the Oiran, then you have to burn high incense.

Qu Ping and Lu Ji estimated that the time was almost up, and they came out of room twenty-five on the second floor and ran towards the third floor. After staying for two or three days, in addition to hearing the singing of Yingying Yanyan, I haven't had a chance to see the beauty of the young girls upstairs. These girls are all stunning women that Liu Bao searched everywhere, and after a period of wind and dust, they are either black or black. Even some strong women, in order to survive, they will inevitably perform and laugh in front of men.

"What the hell!" At the staircase on the third floor, two janitors shouted.

Qu Ping took out the sect and shook it, and then went in with Lu Ji. Today, there is a rule in Juxian Building, and guests who have stayed here before today can enter and watch for free, as a reward for taking care of the store's business. Some people want to sneak into the store today, but who knows that not only is the empty room gone, but the price is also more expensive than usual, so they can only pay 20 taels of silver by themselves. Of course, some specially invited dignitaries do not need tickets, because each Oiran is to attract dignitaries and businessmen, which is also a way to communicate bridges and tie feelings.

I don't know what kind of beautiful woman today's Oiran is, and whether she has any mysterious background.

In the middle of the third floor, the first thing that comes into view is a four-meter-wide red carpet, which leads to the end, about 20 meters long, on both sides are rows of mahogany Taishi chairs and small tea tables placed apart, and at the end of the red carpet is a six-meter-wide and ten-meter-wide stage, where today's focus will appear. Now, on the stage, bewitching geisha are dancing and ordered to please the guests in the audience. Those who are a little inferior will serve people below, and the guests with cheap hands will not forget to rub oil for free.

Qu Ping and the others came a little late, and their status was also low, so they had to sit in the farthest place, but fortunately they found a seat and didn't stand still. The two looked boredly at the various characters in the field, and Lu Ji introduced the people he could name to Qu Ping from time to time. The hall was noisy, more orderly than the vegetable market, and the two drank nearly half a pot of tea, when suddenly a gong sounded, and the dancers retreated to both sides, and the venue was quiet for a short time.