For several days in a row, Cheng Mingzhen was a little distracted.

He didn't expect Pei Lin to have such a high opinion of himself, so high that it was out of his own expectations. Over the years, whether under Zhang Jincheng or Dou Jiande, he has been regarded as a sharp knife. But in the eyes of Pei Lian, who is the most unfamiliar with him, he actually became a "living person".

Looking back on his years of life in the green forest, those bloody killings were certainly not from his original intention. And those so-called good deeds, in fact, are just to make his own life more secure, and they are definitely not intentional. The kindness in his heart Cheng Xiaojiu had already been shattered by the board in the Guantao County Court. And today, Pei Lin just carried a lantern and dug it out from him little by little.

Cheng Mingzhen didn't know why Pei Lin did this. Why do you put so many juniors who are sent to the door to knot, but you give yourself more than half a year's hard work. Years of experience in the rivers and lakes made it difficult for him to believe that this kind of action of a superior person did not contain any deep meaning, but after looking through the thick yellow silk, he did not realize what the deep purpose of Pei Lin wanted to achieve was.

The only thing he was sure of was that Pei Lin didn't seem to want him to get involved in the fight between the crown prince and the king of Qin. In fact, he had no intention of getting involved. After so many years of knife rolling, it has almost become his instinct to stay away from unknown risks. Besides, with his current qualifications, even if he participates, he can only mix up miscellaneous errands, and he will not get any benefits at all.

After turning over and over, Cheng Mingzhen finally didn't find half a taste of conspiracy from Pei Lian's entrustment. He found an opportunity to tell Du Juan and the others about his confusion, trying to brainstorm ideas. Everyone flipped over the yellow silk for a long time, and they couldn't guess what Pei Lin wanted to do. In the end, Du Scar could see it, yawned lazily, and said with a smile: "Whatever." Since he didn't say it explicitly, you pretend not to know! Now that the Li family has laid down half of the country, it is estimated that it will be a matter of time before they dominate the world. As long as the court does not fall, our way of life will not be broken. What kind of founding county uncle are you, and it is said that you are also considered to be popular. There's no need to keep tossing. With that effort, it is better to have a child as soon as possible, so that my mother and I can feel at ease as soon as possible. Otherwise, one day I kicked my leg without drinking a sip of wine, and I was asked by her mother below, and I didn't know how to explain to her! ”

"Grandpa......." The cuckoo stomped his feet in anger. In front of so many people, the old man really can't open any pot. But Du Scar doesn't care about this, he is also a five-rank guerrilla general now, although he only has a false title, and he has not actually sent him. But there is also a lot of money every month, and there is also the privilege of not worshipping officials. As long as he didn't commit any heinous crimes, even Lord Taishou couldn't handle it casually. The old man is content, and his waist is hard, and the only regret is that he hasn't seen the next generation, so he would rather embarrass his daughter and son-in-law, and he has to nag and nag from time to time.

"What's wrong with me! I'm talking about justice! Picking up the teapot in his hand and taking a sip from mouth to mouth, Du Scar continued: "You also have to be content. Your man is now the founder of the country, not small. Glory and wealth are all exchanged for life. Let's not expect to climb to the sky in one step. Cover the one who has already been caught first, it's better than anything else! ”

Looking at the old man's appearance of leaning on the old man and selling the old, Wang Ermao and the others wanted to laugh but didn't dare to laugh out loud, so they turned their heads and twitched their backs. "And a few of you!" Du Scaryu put the dried teapot on the table, and scolded with a straight face, "It's not too small, you should marry a daughter-in-law and marry a daughter-in-law, you should have a baby." The world is big, and passing on the family is the right thing. In the past, I couldn't see the end of my life in Juluze, and I couldn't say anything about you. But now, I'll have to do it for you. The day before yesterday, the old shopkeeper of Wei's family who brought me wine mentioned that the fourth lady of his family had not yet allowed anyone. His family is a businessman, so he wants to find a talented man in the officialdom to marry his daughter. Accompaniment, dowry and so on are easy to discuss. Another day, I made an appointment with the old housekeeper, and I will take you to the corner of his back garden to look at each other, if anyone looks at it, his family will definitely beat the gong and drum to marry his daughter! ”

Gotta wrap a few of me in. Wang Ermao, Xiong Kuohai, Wu Tianxi and others stood up and rushed to the side. When Du San was in Juluze, he liked to snatch women from his own house, no matter whether they were ugly or handsome, they were two-legged living people. Now that the murder has come to fruition, he has become Master Du, and his hobbies have become "elegant", specializing in protecting the media for the younger generation. It's a pity that his old man's vision is really not complimentary, and he chooses those with wide shoulders and round bellies, and buttocks that are more than half as big as a felt. also said what to say, "marry a wife and marry a virtuous, take a concubine and accept tolerance", women with big butts are easy to give birth to, and women with round bellies are not good at jealousy. So that everyone can't stay away from it.

"If you don't listen to the old man, you will suffer in front of you!" Seeing that everyone was about to disperse, Du Scar grabbed the teapot and walked out first, "Think about it, what did we work so hard for, isn't it just for today?" If you don't grab it and enjoy it, do you have to toss it out again? ”

Everyone got out of the way and watched the old man walk away on his toes. When it comes to the ** reason of the year, everyone is ** to find a way to live. When my head was pinned to my belt, I didn't feel too confused. Now that life is gradually stable, my heart is not steady.

So satisfied? The same question sounded in everyone's hearts, but the answers were different. Cheng Mingzhen stood up, hugged his fists at everyone, and apologized in a low voice, "My father-in-law, he is old." Naturally, I want to live a safe life first. Don't be serious with him......."

"I think the old man is mostly reasoning. Except for the matter of the four girls of the Wei family! Wang Ermao took over the conversation and interrupted with a smile.

Everyone looked at each other, and no one denied that Du Lao was in charge out of good intentions. It's just the fourth lady of the Wei family, don't go and see it. In the north of Shangdang County, this mountain and water are evil, what peerless beauties can be produced!

Cheng Mingzhen smiled, not piercing everyone's ghost thoughts. In any case, judging from the current situation, the road to Datang is not bad. Compared with Dou Jiande's side, all the reckless and casual comes, Li Tang's various decrees and orders are undoubtedly much more neat and orderly, and there are many more rules to follow. As long as you are plain and careful, you shouldn't be on fire. As for the future of the brothers, if there was an opportunity to get closer, he would be glad to see them proud. After all, they are all together in the head of the knife ** blood, everyone is gone, and they can take care of each other.

Thinking of this, he said with a smile: "According to Master Pei's speculation, after His Royal Highness the Crown Prince arrives in Hedong, he may take the initiative to counterattack Liu Wuzhou. If anyone has the ambition to make meritorious contributions, they may wish to take this yellow silk and copy it later. I estimate that no matter how powerful the fight is, it may not affect us small officials who are the size of sesame mung beans. Since Datang wants to dominate the world, there are still some people who can really work! As long as we can show our true skills, we won't worry about no one being promoted! ”

"You're not a sesame mung bean right now!" Wu Tianxi reminded with a smile. "But in the eyes of the prince, it is estimated that it is not ranked."

"I'm going to have to do what I was told. If we are transferred to battle, it is very likely that everyone will be dispersed at that time. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare in advance! "I'm afraid that everyone won't be able to wipe off their face and delay their future, Cheng Mingzhen explained with a smile." Naturally, we still have to seize the opportunity, and wherever we go, who will forget that the brothers will not succeed? ”

"That's it. There is still half of Datang that has not been beaten, and it is when we become famous. Isn't there such a saying, fame but take it right away? Wang Ermao could vaguely guess Cheng Mingzhen's thoughts, and smiled and helped him beat the side drum.

The oldest of them was not yet thirty years old. Nature can't be as easily satisfying as Du Scar. Besides, the current national strength of Datang is in full swing, if you don't fight at this time, the world will be peaceful in the future, how can you have a chance to become famous? Therefore, even if Mu Ne is like Han Gesheng, his mind is a little lively. It's just that he has endured Cheng Mingzhen's face for many years, and he can't pull his face for a while.

"I'll tell you the truth!" Cheng Mingzhen put away his smile and said, "Since we have taken refuge in Datang and think that this road is okay, it is impossible to get together forever." Sooner or later, the Zhaozhou battalion will become part of the Tang Dynasty official army, so that our life can be more stable. Even if everyone is reluctant to leave, when the court has free up their hands, they will slowly grant everyone other positions. Rather than that, let's take the initiative ourselves......"

Hearing this, the smiles on everyone's faces immediately disappeared. With the experience of Zhang Jincheng and Dou Jiande, everyone knows that no one in charge wants to see the existence of a group of Caozhou battalions. Even if the strength of the Zhaozhou battalion does not pose any threat, there will be people who are anxious to advise the imperial court to take precautions.

The atmosphere in the room suddenly became solemn. Everyone was reluctant, unwilling, and a little confused. All kinds of feelings are intertwined, and it is really a mixture.

After being suppressed for a while, Wu Tianxi took the lead in breaking the silence, took a few steps forward, and said with a forced smile: "I just got a fourth grade, and I am really a little unwilling." Give me a copy of the yellow silk, even if you can't use it in the future, just be prepared! ”

Cheng Mingzhen nodded and agreed with a smile. He knew that Wu Tianxi's old boss Sang Xianhe had defected to Datang one step earlier than himself, and he had been receiving frequent letters recently, and it was estimated that he had long been worried about this tiger general under his command. Even if Wu Tianxi doesn't plan to leave, after a few days, the court will transfer him elsewhere with an order. Take this opportunity to make things clear, but avoid embarrassment to each other when things come to an end.

"I don't know many words. But give me a copy of it, too! Xiong Kuohai thought about it and said with red eyes. This is not the first time that the Zhaozhou battalion has faced a split, I think that back then, Dou Jiande's command also had a similar thing. But that time, it was Dou Jiande who forced the Zhaozhou battalion to dismantle the gang by the hands of several generals under his command, but this time, it was Cheng Mingzhen who offered to let everyone seek their own future.

I couldn't bear to see everyone make the atmosphere so bleak, Du Juan rubbed his face and said with a smile: "Where do you go, you guys are not good brothers?" In the future, whoever dares to forget everyone, my aunt and grandmother, I will pick up a knife and knock on the door to find the account! ”

"Yes, when the time comes, we will cheer for my sister-in-law!" Everyone laughed and helped.

After laughing, I felt a little more relaxed. 6 Someone stepped forward, or asked Cheng Mingzhen to recommend a way out, or asked Cheng Mingzhen to find someone to help copy the maps of Taiyuan and Xiangguo counties. When it was Wang Fei's turn, he thought about it and said with a smile: "I don't know a few big characters, and I can't do the martial arts of a three-legged cat twice, so I don't expect to be famous by my own ability." Following behind the head of the sect, the tide may rise in the future. If you rely on yourself, hehe, I guess I didn't wait for the promotion to lose my life on the battlefield first! ”

"Look at your little bit of talent!" Cheng Mingzhen scolded him with a smile, but a warmth rose in his heart.

The remaining brothers looked at each other, some chose to find another job, and some chose to continue to work as errands under Cheng Mingzhen's account. In a blink of an eye, Zhang Jin shook his head and said in a low voice: "The sect leader doesn't have to worry about a few of us, a few of us don't expect to worship the generals and marquis, but ask for the opportunity to kill Dou Jiande and avenge Brother Wang." ”

"As long as I have the opportunity, I will also ask Dou Jiande to repay this blood debt!" Cheng Mingzhen nodded and solemnly assured.

After a few more words of explanation to each other, everyone got up and said goodbye. Wang Ermao helped send everyone away, turned around and walked back, grabbed Cheng Mingzhen, and asked in a low voice: "What's wrong with you today, why did you think about breaking up the gang?" Could it be that you can't hear any rumors? ”

"The wind is not there, I think of Pei Lian's words, and I always feel unsteady in my heart!" In front of Wang Ermao, Cheng Mingzhen didn't intend to hide his true thoughts, and nodded in admit.

"Are you afraid that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will take a fancy to the Zhaozhou battalion and take all of us as private soldiers?" Wang Ermao frowned and continued to ask.

Cheng Mingzhen sighed and responded in a low voice, "It's always good to be a little prepared!" Besides, I can't miss the future of all my brothers for my own sake! ”

Perhaps because of his experience, he always doesn't dare to be overconfident in the future. In the disaster of seizing the heirs of the previous dynasty, how many irrelevant people were swept up and ruined. Pei Lian's reminder was out of kindness, or out of selfishness, he couldn't help but be cautious. Besides, my father-in-law said it well today, he has lived an unprecedented stable life, and he has come out of nowhere, what else is he tossing? It's better to be more restrained and seek long-term stability.

"I think that Mr. Pei's words also make sense!" Wang Ermao hesitated for a moment and said with a smile.

"Which one?" Cheng Mingzhen raised his head and asked with a smile.

"O man of the living!" Wang Ermao nodded and smiled. "This time, that time. If we are gradually unified today, those who can live may be more useful than those who can kill, right?! ”