Regarding Lu Lao's statement, the second son deeply agreed: "Lu Lao really saw it thoroughly. My Great Qi Dynasty borders Dajin, Western Xia and Shu, and the border defense is extremely important, and my father does not dare to do it casually, but that person embezzles nearly half of the treasury every year in the name of border defense, and the army has gradually eroded, which makes my father feel powerless. Although our Great Qi Dynasty has been recuperating for many years and its national strength is much stronger, the Dajin in the north has a vast area and extraordinary national strength; After the Western Xia occupied the granary of Guanzhong, the country was also thriving; Sichuan is known as the country of abundance, rich in products, and the army of Shu is also good. Therefore, all the heroes in the world have mobilized troops and horses, although they are unwilling to start the war lightly, but the small-scale troop temptation has never stopped. In a few years, there may be a big war that will sweep the world. In case of a loss of defense, with only one Yangtze River natural danger, I am afraid that we will not be able to stop the attack of Dajin and Western Xia, not to mention that we must be on guard against Shu stabbing in the back at any time. ”

Lu Lao nodded and said: "The family master asked us to open this batch of secret treasures, also in order to organize and train the new army as soon as possible, to guard against thieves internally, to prevent national humiliation externally, and to prepare for controlling the army as soon as possible." Although the head of the family and the man had worked closely together a few years ago, they had made a big deal together. But in the past two years, there has been a growing disagreement. The head of the family also had to take precautions early. ”

The second prince said: "It is said that that person is a person without a descendant, and he has such a close relationship with the saint, why does he go against his father if he doesn't wholeheartedly assist the saint?" ”

Lu Lao said: "In that person's eyes, I am afraid that he also has the same thoughts as Gongzi, thinking that the head of the family deliberately goes against him." However, when it comes to that level of character, no one knows what the specific thoughts are. The second son reads history books, doesn't he know "The Biography of Liu Penzi"? ”

The second son pondered for a while, couldn't help but sweat beads on his forehead, and exclaimed: "Things won't be so pessimistic, right?" ”

It turns out that the "Liu Penzi" mentioned by Lu Lao is also a very interesting figure in history. At the end of the Western Han Dynasty, after Wang Mang usurped the Han Dynasty, the world was in turmoil, and the famous Green Forest and Red Eyebrow Uprising broke out. After a search, more than 70 down-and-out descendants surnamed Liu were found, including this Liu Penzi. After drawing lots, 15-year-old Liu Penzi was lucky to be elected and was made emperor by Fan Chongfan. When Boss Fan found Liu Penzi, he was herding cattle, with his hair and bare feet, his clothes in tatters, and a whip in his hand. Boss Fan led a group of people to congratulate, and Liu Penzi was so frightened that he cried on the spot, clamoring to herd cattle.

Seeing that the second son was nervous, Lu Lao waved his hand and said, "Of course that person will not be like this at present. But when it comes to status and power, the bloodiness of the battle is far better than the fight on the battlefield. The second son also knows, isn't what happened five years ago a clear proof? Although there is only one brother left in the saint today, there are dozens of descendants of Taizu. In case that person really wants to covet the big position, or randomly set up a 'Liu Penzi' from among the descendants of Taizu, it is not impossible. Of course, this is only the worst-case scenario, but we can't afford to be on guard! ”

The second son wiped the beads of sweat and said: "I thought that my wisdom was far superior to that of my peers, but today I heard what Lu Laozhi said, Fang Mao suddenly opened, no wonder my father let Lu Lao take charge of the 'Dark Eagle', and he really strengthened me a lot in the overall situation." ”

Lu Lao said: "The second son doesn't have to be too humble. As far as specific things are concerned, the second son's planning is so strict that even the old man is impressed. It's just to plan the affairs of the world, and the second son has to ask the head of the family for more advice. In fact, what I said just now was taken into account by the head of the family, and I just guessed a clue. ”

The second son nodded and fell silent. After a while, the second prince came to his senses, and then asked: "In this way, this secret treasure is even more important, we left ten people to search and supervise by Maling Lake, have you found anything?" ”

Lu Lao shook his head and said, "I didn't find anything, and those who went up the mountain or to the lake later were ordinary villagers." ”

The second prince said: "Judging from the location of the treasure, there are two villages where the old people are most likely to understand the situation of the year, one is Wutang Village, because from Mizhou to Maling Lake, you must go through the valley on the north side of this village; The other is Songjiazhuang, which is only a mountain away from the Maling Lake treasure hiding site. Tomorrow, we will inquire about the situation of these two villages in Shishan Town before we act. “

Lu Lao said, "The second son's arrangement is very good, the people on the other side of Maling Lake will withdraw first, and it will not be too late to act after we inquire clearly." ”

The second prince smiled: "The people of the dark eagle belong to Lu Lao's dispatch, this time Lu Lao is the main one, I just have a small idea." ”

Lu Lao also laughed: "The second son's little idea has helped a lot, with the second son by his side, I don't have to work too hard." With that, the two looked at each other and smiled.

Our little son Song lives deep in a mountain village, so he naturally doesn't know what the general trend of the world is. What he wants most now is to exercise his body well, and this is not early in the morning of August 14, Song Xiaogongzi got up early again and started exercising.

After breakfast, Song Xiang gave Xiaoping a tael of silver, asked her to ride on a black donkey, and went to Shishan Town with Song Xiaosi, a long-term worker. Tomorrow is the Mid-Autumn Festival, of course, you have to buy some moon cakes, water and wine, etc., to prepare for the festival. Xiaoping is smart, Song Xiaosi is honest and reliable, and the old man is still more at ease with the two of them. Although the Great Qi Dynasty mined a lot of silver and entered the circulation field, the price of silver was extremely high. In "Golden Vase Plum", Ximen Qing bought a girl for only 6 taels of silver, which is about the end of the Northern Song Dynasty in the previous dynasty. The Great Qi Dynasty was similar. One tael of silver is equivalent to the usual money, that is, one thousand wen, which is enough to buy a lot of things.

After the arrangement, Song Xiang came to the east courtyard with an iron rod. It turned out that after thinking hard, Old Man Song finally remembered the ten-style vajra stick method. Decided to teach it to his grandson first. There are a few tricks that count as a few moves, and they are better than one move. Zhu and Xiaoping were still driven to the east courtyard, and Song Zheng was pulled to the courtyard by the old man to stand up.

Old Man Song stood up with the iron rod to his side, spread his feet a little, and looked at Song Zheng with some smugness: "Zheng'er, how is it?" ”

"What is this?" Song Zheng looked at the old man with a spirit, and suddenly understood: "This is your iron rod back then?" Your weapon is an iron rod! ”

Old Man Song laughed: "Zheng'er is so smart, it is the King Kong stick that grandpa used on the battlefield." You stay away, I'll show you both hands. As he spoke, the old man picked up the iron rod, grabbed one end of the stick with both hands, and shouted "Split Huashan", and the iron rod smashed on the ground, cracking a green brick. Then, as soon as the iron rod circled over his head, he swept out, and his mouth still shouted: "Sweep away a thousand armies". After all, the old man is old, and with this style sweeping thousands of troops, the old man was carried around by the iron rod for half a circle, and then he stumbled and almost fell to the ground. If it weren't for the grandson standing next to him, it is estimated that the stick in his hand would have been able to fly out.

Song Zheng hurriedly stepped forward to support the old man, and the old man blushed a little and said, "I didn't see it clearly just now, the ground is a little slippery." Song Zheng was happy in his heart: This old man, when he is old, he will be old, and when everyone is old, don't be a hero. However, Song Zheng's words were: "Grandpa, be careful, it's not good to move just after eating, why don't we take a break?" ”

"Okay, take a break, it's a bit hot." Old Man Song replied. Song Zheng took the iron rod and observed it carefully, the iron rod was about an inch thick, seven feet long, about twenty catties, Song Zheng tried it, and it was still quite heavy.

The grandfather and grandson rested for a while and then regained their footing in the courtyard. Song Zheng was afraid that the old man would get tired of having an accident with an iron rod, so he said, "Grandpa, why don't you change the wooden stick and teach me?" When Old Man Song heard this, his heart was relieved: This kid, why is it so intimate, don't say it, this vajra stick is really a little untouchable.

When Old Man Song taught Song Zheng the half-hanging stick method, Xiaoping and Song Xiaosi had already rushed east to the mouth of the eagle's beak, and three or four miles after this mountain pass was Shishan Town. Song Xiaosi hurried in front of him, and Xiaoping, who was sitting on the black donkey, hummed a little song leisurely. A quarter of an hour later, the two entered the town. Shishan Town is a famous town in Ju County, with thousands of households. Since tomorrow is the Mid-Autumn Festival, the streets are particularly lively, and there is an endless stream of people selling cooking cakes, straw sandals, and oil fruits. Xiaoping asked Xiaosi to stop at a rouge gouache shop, and she wanted to buy a box of good gouache, which was ordered by Wu himself.

After buying the gouache and exchanging the silver money, Xiaoping followed Xiaosi to the wine shop. There is a vertical banner hanging in front of the wine shop, with a big word "wine" on the top, and a "Sun" embroidered at the bottom, which is the most famous Sun's wine shop in the town. Two large jars were placed on the street, and a man was standing behind the jars, busy drinking. Xiao Si often came to the town to buy wine for Old Man Song, and Xiao Er of the wine shop recognized him, saw him coming, and said with a smile: "Fourth brother, how much do you fight?" Song Xiaosi said: "As usual, it's full." ”

"Okay, our wine is the best in this town, two pennies a spoonful, and your big wine gourd can hold thirty spoonfuls." Xiao Er said, put the funnel on the mouth of the gourd, and began to drink inside.

When Xiaoping lowered her head and counted the copper coins, a voice came from the side: "Xiao Er, play two catties of wine and drink it inside." Xiaoping looked at it, and there were four people next to her, a thin old man in black who spoke, a young man next to him, and two big men who looked like family members followed behind. The son in front of him is really a good skin: after his long hair is tied, his face is white, and the corners of his eyes are smiling. Wearing a white shirt, a green jade pendant hanging from his waist, and a white paper fan in his hand. Seeing Xiaoping looking at her, he smiled at Xiaoping friendly, turned around and entered the wine shop.

Xiao Ping He had seen such a person, his face turned red, and he hurriedly lowered his head, and then counted the copper coins, but he couldn't count them.

Xiao Er of the wine shop filled the gourd, put a spoonful into a coarse porcelain bowl next to him, and said with a smile: "Fourth brother, you also taste this wine." Song Xiaosi seemed to have known for a long time, so he didn't speak, raised his head and drank the wine, and licked the corners of his mouth a little embarrassed. Xiao Er said: "How is it?" Xiao Si nodded innocently. Xiao Er said: "Fourth brother, girl, you two are good, I'll go and bring wine inside." ”

Xiaoping looked inside, the man in white and the old man were sitting in the innermost, and the two family members were on the other table. The man in white seemed to be talking to the old man. Song Xiaosi said beside him: "Don't look at it, you have to buy other things." Xiaoping's face turned red, and she lowered her head and walked away with Xiaosi.