Chapter 96: The King of the River
Since Lu Xin worshipped Li Chunfeng as his teacher, he rarely saw his master evaluate others. Even at the bottom of Dongting Lake, when he saw Meng Fan, the lord of the ghost city, he never had an obvious evaluation.
Before meeting Wei Zheng, the only time was when he saw Xuanzang, the master of the Pure Land Temple, outside Chang'an City. Li Chunfeng used the words "very strong, very strong" to describe the monk's cultivation. Later, another sentence was added. said that Xuanzang was the highest cultivation among all the onmyoji he had ever seen.
Now, Li Chunfeng actually used "cultivation to be profound" to describe Wei Zheng, which was enough to surprise Lu Xin. At least, Li Chunfeng didn't say this when he saw Huijing and Huineng, the two "bodhisattvas" of Ember Mountain.
Whether Wei Zheng really has the ability to kill the Dragon King as stated in "Journey to the West" is difficult to see at this time. But through Li Chunfeng's reaction, Lu Xin has a different view of this eternal loyalty.
"If it's really as the master said, then this person should go to the Yin-Yang Temple to serve. With Li Shimin's strength, how can there be warlocks among the civil and military officials above the court? Since ancient times, there has been a saying that the demon road disturbs the court. At least for a Ming Jun, he should not put the matter of gods and ghosts on the table. ”
"Yes, this is also where the teacher is worried. Wei Zheng was once a staff member of the crown prince Li Jiancheng. Before the Xuanwumen Incident, he had repeatedly advised Li Jiancheng to drive Li Shimin out of Chang'an and send him to a local post. Later, the prince was killed, with his cultivation, the world is so big, where can he go? But he was willing to be captured, and almost became a ghost under the knife. Later, this person was unexpectedly pardoned by Li Shimin, and in the first year of Zhenguan, he was appointed as Shangshu Zuocheng. In the third year of Zhenguan, he was promoted to secretary and supervisor and began to participate in court politics. Although he was never a big official, he was also a close minister of the emperor's side. ”
Walking on the bustling street, Li Chunfeng glanced up at the sky from time to time, as if he was waiting for something. Lu Xin has been listening to him talk about Wei Zheng's past deeds, and he feels more and more that this person is not simple.
Li Shimin should know that this secretary is not a mortal, but he left him in the court. Moreover, in the history books of later generations, Wei Zheng finally held the official position and was crowned the Duke of the First Grade. Master, do you think this is possible? The reason why Wei Zheng was under the prince's account in his early years was Li Shimin's instruction? ”
"This possibility cannot be ruled out. This person is really too close to the emperor, and today in the Wei Mansion, he has many tentative words. You and I have just entered Chang'an, and we are new to Chang'an, so it is better to be careful. ”
In history, Li Shimin, Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, created the rule of Zhenguan and was respected by all ethnic groups as "Heavenly Khan". The coming of the Tang Dynasty is a veritable prosperous era. And in this process, Wei Zheng gave hundreds of thousands of words of advice to Li Shimin, which was indispensable. At this time, Lu Xin felt more and more that Wei Zheng had a great secret hidden in him.
When the group arrived at Yongfu Fang, it was getting late. The sun began to sink early on the top of the mountain, and the entire Chang'an City was shrouded in the afterglow of the setting sun, like an ink painting with added color. But day and night turn, when yin and yang converge, it is the time when those snakes, insects, rats and ants hidden in the shadows begin to wake up.
Wei Qing quickly found the Hejian County Palace, and the guards at the gate saw him and did not stop him, and immediately let everyone in. Entering the house, I didn't walk a few steps, and I saw a large number of pavilions and pavilions, pond rockery, beautiful. Although Li Xiaogong, the king of Hejian County, said that his official position was not high, he only hung the name of the secretary of the Ministry of Rites. But he is a veritable royal family, and he and Li Shimin are cousins. If you dig deeper, this person is even more famous in battle, and he is the greatest founding hero.
When everyone walked to the depths of the palace, the sound of singing and dancing sounded in their ears. Listening to Wei Qing, this king of Hejian County has not been to the court for a long time. entertains himself at home all day long with singing and dancing beauties, but he is very happy.
"Damn, this is comfortable to be the king of the county, and no one cares about drinking and eating meat all day long. Like us, even if you are admitted to fame, what can you do if you become an official? It's not that you have to bend your waist for five buckets of rice, sell your conscience for silver, expropriate tyranny, fish and flesh the people, and steal ......"
Listening to the melodious rhythm, the scholar closed his eyes and shook his head, but his mouth was not idle, and he almost repeated all the words used to describe corrupt officials in one breath. Wei Qing was stunned when he heard this, and Yue Buhei was laughing beside him.
"Tsk, so you're still a little self-aware. But you all know what you look like after becoming an official, do you still have the face to test for fame? If you really make yourself an official, the common people are not allowed to sell their sons and daughters, and life is better than death! ”
"Phew! You sassy fox knows a fart, what Lao Tzu said is a corrupt official. As for my Tu Chengli, if I can be an official, I will naturally be honest and honest, and my sleeves will be clean. Belch...... No, he will definitely be an official. When the time comes, the first thing the official will do is to put you on death row and stew you into dog meat. ”
"Get out!"
The two living treasures started their respective performances again, and Lu Xin saw it and had a headache. If it's usual, it's okay, but now that you're in the county king's mansion, talking like this will not only be not polite, but it will even bury hidden dangers.
"Can you two stop for a moment? Especially scholars, can you suffocate if you don't speak? ”
"Brother Xin, with all due respect. If you don't fart, you won't die, so do you think this person still wants to fart? ”
"I'll let you go!"
Lu Xin couldn't help it, and chased after the scholar with a yell. The two ran into the garden one after the other, but they happened to run into Li Lingyu and the Yang sisters.
The three girls seemed to have known that Lu Xin and the others were coming, so they deliberately came out to greet them, and they all looked dressed up. Especially Li Lingyu, who was coated with rouge, wiped her lips red, surrounded by beads, and was indescribably beautiful. Li Linyu is not very old, even younger than Yang Qin. But at this time, he put on makeup and smiled at everyone, with a hint of charm in his innocence, and instantly stunned Lu Xin. And the scholar on the side was even more exaggerated, his eyes widened, staring directly at Li Lingyu, and he almost drooled.
"There are twelve lines of gold hairpins on the head, and five articles of silk shoes under the feet. It turns out that this is what a noble person looks like, Emperor Wu of Liang Cheng does not deceive me! ”
The scholar couldn't help but chant a poem, and when Yang Qin saw this, he suddenly became angry and immediately stepped forward and slapped him.
"Indecent!"
"What?"
The scholar was suddenly beaten, looking confused. After reacting, he only felt a hot pain on his face, and quickly covered his face, looking at Yang Qin's eyes was angry and aggrieved. Lu Xin, who was standing next to him, was startled, and quickly withdrew his gaze looking at Li Lingyu.
"What do you see, you still want to slap you?"
"Damn, I didn't look at you again, what a murderer! still scolded Lao Tzu for being obscene, is that called appreciation? The Book of Poetry says, My Fair Lady, a gentleman is good. Even the saints don't object, why don't you let you see it? Oh, I must be upset that someone else is bigger than you......"
"What do you say, say it again?"
Yang Qin was stunned by the scholar, although he didn't understand what the scholar was talking about, but it was not a good thing to hear it, and he immediately pinched the scholar's ears again. The latter was dragged so painfully that he hurriedly screamed and begged for mercy.
"The woman spares her life, the woman spares her life."
"Convincing or not?"
"Yes, I do. Actually, it's not what I want to see, it's the dead fox that forced me to see it. This pervert is very bad. ”
"What?"
Listening to the scholar's nonsense, Yang Qin looked at the moon again, and the fox rolled his eyes when he saw this, eager to use a knife to hack the scholar to death. The three of them soon made a mess again, Lu Xinna was still in control, but fortunately they entered the garden, and there was no one around, so they could only mess around.
But when I saw this scene, I couldn't stop laughing on the side. After Lu Xin said hello to him, he hurriedly asked about Yangxiu's injury.
"The county lord of Lingyu has come to see the imperial doctor, and after taking two pairs of medicines, he is almost better."
Compared with scholars and others, Yang Xiu is obviously much more mature, and he never makes trouble. It's just the gaze when you speak, which makes people blush a little. Lu Xin hurriedly coughed twice and turned around.
"That's good, I... I'll take you out. ”
"Hehehehe, why is Lu Gongzi in such a hurry. It's your people, sooner or later it's all yours, and you can't escape it. ”
"You, county lord?"
When Yang Xiu heard this, he immediately blushed. Fortunately, Miao girls are naturally more generous than Han women, so they are not embarrassed. Li Lingyu could naturally see Yang Xiu's thoughts, but she quickly straightened up and said to Lu Xin: "Lu Gongzi has a life-saving grace for me, and after my father heard about it, he always wanted to see you, so that he could thank you in person." Since Mr. Lu is here, can I see my father? ”
"This ......" Lu Xin suddenly hesitated and glanced back at Li Chunfeng. After seeing his master nodding, he said in a deep voice: "The county lord and I also have the grace to save my life, and I really dare not say thank you in person." As for meeting the king of Hejian County, since the king of the county has been invited, how dare I refuse. ”
"Okay, Master Lu will come with me."
Li Lingyu was overjoyed, and immediately led everyone to the depths of the mansion. Soon, Lu Xin saw the king of Hejian in a huge palace. At this time, the banquet seemed to have just ended, and the singers were retreating one after another, and the air was filled with the rich smell of wine and gouache.
Li Xiaogong, who has been in Zhenguan for three years, is actually not yet forty years old and is in the prime of life. I saw him lying on his back on the mat, wearing a loose robe, and his face was full of red. The beard on his face is very long, and it seems that he has not been taken care of for a long time. Between the eyebrows, there is even a little frivolity, not at all like a founding general with great achievements.
Seeing that Li Lingyu brought the guests into the hall, Li Xiaogong sat up straight. After everyone saluted in unison, they took their seats. Lu Xin was at the head of the guests, followed by Li Chunfeng. The scholar and the others sat on the other side with Wei Qing, drinking and eating by themselves.
After Li Xiaogong looked at everyone one by one, he smiled and set his eyes on Lu Xin.
"I heard that there was a young hero who saved a little girl in Dongcheng, and this king wanted to thank him in person. When I saw it today, it was really dignified, beautiful and beautiful. ”
"The prince praises falsely, the grass people are just uneven, there is nothing worth alarming the prince."
"Hahahaha...... I, Li Xiaogong, have always had clear grievances and never owe anyone. You saved Ling Yu, and you are the benefactor of my county palace. Say, whatever you want, as long as this king has it, never frown. ”