Chapter 3: Drifting (6 I)
"Then thank you Brother Luo!" Cheng Mingzhen was overjoyed, and hurriedly smiled and gave it up. Back then, he always ate information blockage, but when it came to the end, he didn't have any contingency preparations, and now that he has the opportunity, he must not let it go easily.
"Brother Cheng doesn't have to be polite." Luo Cheng smiled bitterly. After all, he didn't take advantage of others in vain, and he could use it somewhat. For Dou Jiajun, for Dou Hongxian, this can be regarded as a little return.
Now that the goal has been achieved, Cheng Mingzhen will no longer continue to play tricks with Luo Cheng. He can also see now that the boy next to him is a little arrogant, but his mind is not as careless as that of ordinary gentlemen. As long as you speak a little bit, you can immediately guess your true intentions. It's no wonder that after all, people are cultivated as the young master of Youzhou, and they are taught by their father's words and deeds every day. It's just that I'm used to being high and lack the experience of being calculated.
I don't know if it's because I've gone through some hardships and has become open-minded, or because I've been trapped in the mountains for too long and is too lonely. Regarding some of the little tricks played by Cheng Mingzhen, Luo Cheng really didn't take it to heart. In his eyes at this time, it is already commendable that Cheng Mingzhen was able to take advantage of the fire to rob when he was alone, but regarded himself as a friend. As for Cheng Mingzhen's move of asking about the situation of Boling Army from himself, it is not worth worrying about at all. That's just the sensitivity that a hero should have, if Cheng Mingzhen doesn't even know how to take advantage of this good opportunity sent to the door, it makes people wonder why he has lived so well on the green forest road of the weak and the strong for so many years!
Both the host and the guest can think from each other's point of view, and it is very easy to get along. Before he reached Ping'en, it had become almost uninterrupted, and every few moments, a hearty laugh erupted at the same time. The guards who followed from afar were very puzzled, and said secretly in their hearts: "Since becoming a taishou, the sect leader has not laughed like this for a long time. I can't see that the little white face surnamed Luo is so good at coaxing people, not only women will be coaxed by him, but men will also be coaxed to be happy. ”
Dou Hongxian's personal soldiers were also very strange, when they were healing their wounds on the mountain, they had never seen Luo Cheng so happy and approachable. Even in front of the county lord, this little white face has always been respectful and estranged, how could he ever be like this to Cheng County, eager to hook his shoulders right away?
"You go and find the county lord, it's a cold day, don't let her run too quickly and feel the cold!" Seeing that Luo Cheng kept looking around, Cheng Mingzhen smiled and ordered the guards.
The guards agreed, laughed and scattered around to look around. I went for a long time, but no one came back to report. Luo Cheng was a little anxious, looked at Cheng Mingzhen, and said in a low voice: "Is it safe around here?" In the spring, will there be predators? ”
"It's fine. With the skills of your sister-in-law and the county lord, ordinary beasts are no longer a problem. Besides, the county seat is not far away, although I am a civil official, no one dares to rob my house under my nose! Cheng Mingzhen was not worried about Dou Hongxian's personal safety, looked around, and responded proudly.
"Also, who dares to play an axe in front of Lu Ban!" Luo Cheng joked without saying a word, but his eyes kept slipping into the surrounding woods.
"Everywhere you can settle down in this vicinity, there are small officials sent by the county government to supervise Tuntian. After discovering the news of the county lord, he definitely didn't dare to delay! Cheng Mingzhen smiled and continued to reassure the other party.
Luo Cheng was completely relieved at this time, smiled and continued to move forward. In a short time, a dilapidated but neat county town has appeared at the end of the road. A guard had already returned to the city on Wu Tianxi's order to report to Du Scar. When everyone came to the city gate, the old boss had already put on a scene to welcome the VIPs. Finding that there was no Dou Hongxian in the crowd, he paused for a moment, and asked in a low voice, "What about His Royal Highness the County Lord?" Didn't you say that His Royal Highness the County Lord came down here to inspect it? Why didn't you see her? ”
"She had something to do on the way, and went with the cuckoo. I guess I'll be back after going around in a circle. Cheng Mingzhen thought for a moment, and then explained with a smile. Taking Luo Cheng's hand, he introduced his newly made friend to everyone, "This is Luo Gongzi of Youzhou, a distinguished guest that we can't usually invite." ”
"The son of the Great General Tiger Ben?" Du Scar's eyes lit up, and the meaning of admiration was overflowing, "Welcome." When the old man walked on the plug, he lost the tiger and the iron to ride, so that the Turkic barbarians did not dare to do nonsense? Master Luo, how is Lord Ling Zun lately? ”
"As you asked, my father has been in good health recently. Your old man is Du Dangjia, Luo has heard about it for a long time, but he didn't expect to see the old-timers with his own eyes today! Luo Cheng took a few steps forward and saluted Du Scar very politely.
Cheng Mingzhen looked stupid next to him. I didn't expect that the arrogant Luo Cheng could look down on his old Taishan, and he didn't expect that the old Taishan, who he had always been rude, actually learned to compliment people. A few words are not only very decent, but also give the other party enough face.
Of course, he didn't know that for the merchants who used to walk on the plug, Luo Yi, the general of the Tiger Ben in the early years, was a protective god. Not only were the horse thieves and bandits in the Yanshan area frightened when they heard the name of Luo Yi, but even the Turkic people who had the support of the emperor and the court bigwigs were as honest as a mouse seeing a cat. Traders were inevitably forced to buy and sell by Turkic nobles outside the fortress, and even ended up with no people and money. But as soon as they approached the station of the Tiger Warriors, the courage of the Turks was immediately half shortened, and the means of extortion were doubly restrained, even if the fraudulent tricks were exposed in public, they rarely dared to draw their knives and hurt people.
In a moment of shock, Luo Cheng and Du Scarqi had already said more than a dozen words with a smile, and almost every sentence involved Luo Yi's glorious image on the plug. The distance between the guest and the host was suddenly shortened, as if it should have been a family for a long time.
In this way, it also saves everyone the embarrassment of standing at the door for a long time. chatted lively for about half an hour, and Du Juan and Dou Hongxian also came side by side. Both of them had smiles on their faces, and they couldn't tell that one of them had ever cried. Seeing Du Scar's posture to greet him in such a big battle, Dou Hongxian felt very unhappy, and quickly jumped off the mount, ran forward and grabbed the old man's arm, wrinkled his nose and said angrily: "Third uncle, you are really, on a cold day, aren't you afraid of being blown by the wind and giving you a headache?" Hurry back, I'm a junior, how dare I work for you! ”
"It should be, it should be. Hehe, who doesn't miss the great kindness of Lord Dou in this county! Du Scar replied with a smile, and then quietly glanced around.
"Greetings to the county lord, I wish the county lord Fanghua will stay forever. I wish the prince a long life, a long life, a long life! The squires and elders who had already rehearsed shouted in unison.
Dou Hongxian was photographed all over his face, frowning, looking left and right, "Third uncle, I won't go into the city if you toss me so much again." I came to you to visit my parents, but I didn't come to put up a shelf for some county lord or incense lord! ”
"It's okay, it's okay. Everyone is idle! Du Scarry agreed with a grin and pulled Dou Hongxian into the city gate. The temporary guard of honor sounded the gong, beat the drum, and in the sound of blowing, blowing and beating, the red line of Dou was welcomed into the county guard yamen.
It was originally an abandoned county office, and Cheng Mingzhen didn't take much care to clean it up after he took over. At this moment, the palace used as the county lord is a little shabby. Dou Hongxian is a hard-working person who is not very sensitive to things outside his body. Luo Cheng saw it in his eyes, but he admired Cheng Mingzhen more and more. Based on his experience in suppressing bandits in Saishang back then, all the heroes of the green forest, no matter what banner they wield, usually robbed other people's wealth and helped their own poverty, and they all built their houses like palaces, and there was no such casual improvisation as Cheng Mingzhen.
The further he went, the brighter his eyes became. Because although this county office is simple, the courtyard is extremely clean and tidy. Some of the new trees have only been planted for two years and are not yet able to block the sun. Some of the old trees have been carefully pruned, and there is a strong smell up and down. Looking at the other flowers and trees in the yard, all of them have been carefully cleaned up, and the spring breeze has just arrived, and the vitality is already vigorous.
"If the officials under Dou Jiande's command are as honest and capable as Cheng Mingzhen, they really can't underestimate him." Glancing at Du Scar again, Luo Cheng thought to himself, "Even this old man is not a good stubble. I don't remember as clearly as he did what my father did back then! ”
When everyone walked into the second hall, the banquet officially began. Dou Hongxian refused to be a superior no matter what, and shirked it for a long time before he was forced down by Du Juan. Du Scarqi sat on the left side and was accompanied by the head and a few shorts, and Luo Cheng was forced by Cheng Mingzhen to the right chief. Next, there are Cheng Mingzhen and his wife, Wu Tianxi, Xiong Kuohai, Wang Fei, etc. Several county orders have arranged spring plowing in office, and there is no way to get out and arrive. Du Scar confessed to the county lord on their behalf, and then raised the wine cup to celebrate Dou Jiande's birthday.
After tossing for so long, Dou Hongxian reluctantly accepted his new identity. first held a wine cup to thank everyone for his brother, and then greeted Cheng Mingzhen, Wang Fei, and Wu Tianxi in turn. When her eyes turned to Luo Cheng, her face slowly began to turn red again, but her eyes were not messy again, but lightly opened her lips and suggested with a smile, "Young Master Luo came from afar, why don't you drink a cup instead of the old general." Everyone, please drink this cup for the birthday of General Luo! ”
"For the old general's life!" Everyone raised their wine cups and responded in unison.
"Lord Xie, thank you!" Luo grew up, holding the wine cup in both hands and saluting in return. Under the influence of fine wine, the red line of Dou at this moment is more and more delicate and noble. But this Dou Red Line is no longer the Dou Red Line he knows. That Dou Hongxian is a little grumpy, but she is distressed next door. The red line in front of him is clearly a fake lady, and she is definitely worthy of her brother's left and right arms.
Luo Cheng didn't know if this change was good or not. He only vaguely realized that maybe he didn't have to worry about the two of them anymore. But do you really not cherish those days together? No answers! In the memory that flashed quickly, the girl next door who had clumsily fed the decoction into his mouth spoonful by spoonful raised her head, her eyes as pure as wine.