The three of them walked into this private mansion together. The mansion was very large, but they walked around for a long time before they reached the back garden of the family.

This back garden is also quite large, at least the size of a modern basketball court and a half. And now, in a corner courtyard, more than 20 people are scattered in twos and threes, each of them in groups, and they are discussing some interesting anecdotes of this era.

At the beginning, it was the old man Lu of this family who was really an official in Beijing. After Lao Lu retired, he returned to Zuofeng County, his hometown, and planned to live here for a long time. Now the actual control of the family is taken over by his only son Xiao Lu, and Lao Lu is completely the shopkeeper and really retreats to the second line.

The two people who were late today are all figures with heads and brains in Zuofeng County. One is Zhu Yang, the eldest son of Zuofeng County, who is serving as the county commander; The other is Hao Jia, the son of the county Cheng. Although the two people are the sons of the seven-grade sesame official, on the boundary of this Zuofeng County, they can still be regarded as the second generation of officials who overturn the river and the sea, calling for wind and rain. As long as they ask for anything, in Zuofeng County, they will be sold this face. Who made their dad the first and second in command in this county?

The old man of the Lu family, although he has been an official in Beijing for decades, has also become a high-ranking official of the fourth grade. But once he leaves office, he will be nothing, leaving only the halo of retired veteran cadres on his head. Now, I can only take out the savings I have saved for a lifetime, go back to my hometown to buy a house and land, be a rich man who has no quarrel with the world, and live a leisurely life without worrying about eating and drinking, that's all.

For the county order, the two yamen of the county Cheng, the path is naturally to stammer. This is the best interpretation of people who have to bow their heads under the eaves. Therefore, for the second generation of the two most powerful officials in Zuofeng County, Xiaolu and some other county squires and shopkeepers can only wait patiently. No one dared to complain unless he didn't want to mess around here.

As soon as the three of them entered the back garden, the path and the crowd all stood up and greeted them in the direction of the three people.

Xiaolu approached the front and said quite politely: "The two Yanai are finally here. If you don't see it, I won't dare to do a pot throwing contest without permission! Now it's all right. As soon as the two of you arrived, I was determined. Hey! Who is this ......? ”

Zhu Yanei said with a smile: "Lu Shizi, this is our secret weapon!" He is a pot thrower, and once won the top spot in the pot throwing competition of 100 masters in Jiankang City. Ha ha! Prepare all of you. As soon as the game is over, Hao Gongzi and I will collect it on the spot, but we are not allowed to rely on it. Ha ha......! ”

His words were so full that Ye Yunjing was about to blow into the sky. It's actually easy for him to brag about going to heaven, but the person he bragged about is miserable. I don't know how to get down, and now it seems that Ye Yunjing has no way out except to fall from the sky.

Ye Yunjing felt that he had been led into a dead end by himself, and it was difficult to get out of it. The only way at the moment is to take one step and see one step.

I heard Xiao Lu say happily: "It turned out to be a master!" I didn't expect to be so young. Ha ha! It just so happens that I also have one master here. He turned around and shouted: "Oriental shopkeeper, hurry up, I'll help you introduce a pot friend, you two are so close to each other!" ”

One person came out of the crowd, and it was Dongfang Bai, the general manager of Moonlight Island stationed in Zuofeng County. He had actually noticed Ye Yunjing's existence a long time ago, although the two sides only had a one-sided relationship, but you must admit that this Dongfang Baijing's memory is still very good. Otherwise, it would be impossible for the Oriental Kirin to send him to the city to take charge of the pearl business. What I like is his good memory and good brain.

Dongfang Baizhen not only has a good memory, but also is very sleek in dealing with people. He was not in a hurry to recognize Ye Yunjing. He knew very well in his heart that Ye Yunjing would definitely not come here to play pitching pots. He must have been looking for something to do, so he would follow the two yamen to get in. And falsely claiming to be a pot thrower, if he recognizes him at this moment, it is tantamount to exposing his lies in front of everyone, which will put him in a very embarrassing situation. But then again, it's not impossible to guarantee that he's really a pot thrower. Anyway, now I can only pretend that I don't know each other, and continue to interpret this stupid play.

Ye Yunjing is naturally also a very smart character. If he wasn't smart, how could Luo Yunxiao let him be the chief of staff of the First Route Army with real power. With his age and qualifications, it seems difficult to convince others. But along the way of Duxiu Mountain, Luo Yunxiao's super strength is one aspect, and Ye Yunjing's existence is also indispensable. At least for now, he has been recognized and trusted by the vast majority of people.

Ye Yunjing saw that after Dongfang Bai Zhen saw him, he was silent and expressionless. Presumably he didn't want to divulge his secrets. And while admiring Dongfang Baizhen, he took the initiative to salute him and said, "I've seen Mr. Dongfang below." It's a pleasure to meet you. ”

Dongfang Bai Zhen also returned the salute and said, "This little gentleman is very young!" There is such an achievement. It's really impressive. What is your last name, sir? ”

Ye Yunjing boasted back decently: "Under the surname Ye." Hehe! Mr. Dongfang is really wrong. I dare not be ashamed. Mr. is the pillar of choice and the mainstay in the pitching industry. In front of you, it can only be regarded as a big knife in front of Guan Gong, and the class has an axe. ”

I heard Zhu Yang, who was standing on the side, laugh and sarcastically: "If the two of you continue to praise each other like this, there will be no edge." Then there is no need to compete. Ay! I have a proposal, why don't you let this Mr. Ye and the Oriental shopkeeper have a peak duel today, and let the two of them compete directly. And I'll just wait to place a bet on who wins. ”

Hao Jia hurriedly responded: "Okay, good!" Zhu Gongzi's proposal is very good. In fact, these people are indiscriminately filling up the numbers, laughing and generous. It's better to let the two masters face off directly, and I'll bet the silver on the two of them at will. In the end, the winning side can divide the silver of the losing side equally. ”

Lu Shizi wanted to slap the two of them too late at the moment, how could he refute the face of the two yamen, and immediately responded: "This proposal is very good." Let's let the two pitchers choose 9 arrows to throw, and the one with the highest score wins. How is it? ”

Everyone present said yes. So they all followed Lu Shizi to the place of the pot throwing competition.

Before this, Ye Yunjing had been in a daze, in the clouds. He doesn't even know the minimum rules for pitching, how do you make him play? Seeing that everyone had gone, he had no choice but to follow him.

At this moment, Dongfang Bai Zhen took advantage of people's inattention, walked up to Ye Yunjing's side and whispered: "Wait a while and see if I vote first, and then you vote." That's all there is to it. Leave it to fate! ”

Although Ye Yunjing didn't understand the meaning of his words, he nodded slightly, and then followed quickly.

When they arrived at the place of the game, Lu Shizi asked Ye Yunjing and Dongfang Bai Zhen to stand at two ends, and then let everyone bet first. The outcome of the bet was a big surprise. Except for Zhu Yang, Hao Jia and Lu Shizi, the three people voted for Ye Yunjing, and the rest of the people all voted for Dongfang Baijing. The total amount of silver that the three people voted for Ye Yunjing was 5,000 taels; The other silver taels that were voted for Dongfang Baizhen were 18,000 taels. In other words, as long as Ye Yunjing wins, Zhu Yang and the other 3 people can each get 6,000 taels of silver. If Dongfang Bai wins, those 20 people can only get 5,000 taels of silver, and each person only has more than 200 taels.

The problem now is that Dongfang Baijing doesn't know if Ye Yunjing has any experience in throwing pots, and even if he wants to release water, he doesn't know how much to put it in! It's impossible to release water without a bottom line! Doesn't this make it obvious at a glance that you're cheating?

And at this moment, Ye Yunjing is much more determined. Because although he had never played this kind of pot throwing game, he used to often play a game similar to pot throwing with Chen Xiaoyan and several other female disciples of the Red Gate, calling for throwing stones. It is to draw a nine-square grid on the ground, then stand three or four feet away, and throw the stone into the designated grid. Ye Yunjing went from 0 of 10 shots at the beginning to 10 shots of 10 shots at the end, becoming a stone-throwing expert in the minds of those girls.

Things are often bypassed, and different paths lead to the same end. Ye Yunjing saw three copper kettles placed outside a few zhang open, each with an ear on the left and right sides of the pot. It is estimated that the feather arrow in his hand is put into the pot, and whoever throws it in for how long will win! Although I can't fully understand the rules of the game at the moment, everything is the same. Everything is traceable. So he said to Dongfang Baiji: "Mr. Dongfang, you vote first!" I want to take a look at the gentleman's demeanor first. Hehe! You have to vote more and set an example for me as a junior! "It means tell him, you just throw it all in! Don't let me. When the time comes, I will draw a scoop according to the gourd and do it according to your casting method.

Dongfang Bai Zhen saw Ye Yunjing's confidence and calmness on his face, and knew that this young man must have something special about him. Maybe he asked me to pitch first, probably because he didn't know the rules of the game, but after I finished, he knew how to pitch.

After thinking about this clearly, Dongfang Bai Zhen picked up 9 feather arrows very calmly, came to stand 3 zhang away from the copper kettle, and after calming down, he was ready to start the pot throwing competition.