Xue Sufang's face changed slightly at that moment, but it immediately returned to normal and didn't say anything. Feng Mingqi found an excuse to go out, and after a while, he came back with a few pieces of paper, which were the confessions of those robbers who were caught. Interrogation and recording confessions, these things don't need to be done by Fan Jin, when they were talking about the idea of the dart game, there were already people doing these things.

The people led by Feng Mingqi are not fast in public arrest, but they have traveled a lot of rivers and lakes, and they have rich experience, and they are also experts in torture and interrogation. Because they are not bound by national law, the torture instruments they use are more out of the way, and the damage to the human body is also greater. Those so-called thieves obviously have not seen the methods of this work, so it is not difficult to obtain confessions.

Including the location of their lair, what other cases they have done in the past, and the addresses and names of the members of the gang organization, etc., all of them are clearly explained.

Zhang Shunqing is not very interested in this information. They are not officers and soldiers, and it is impossible for them to bring the servants of the Yang family to the lair just because they fought with the water thieves. What can be done is to hand over the confession to the government, and the local government will send troops to solve it.

Considering that Zhang Shunqing cannot reveal his identity, and the Yang family will not spend much money to deal with the government, it is also difficult to say how many troops can be dispatched locally and how much effect can be achieved.

What really caught Zhang Shunqing's attention was the reason why these people became thieves. Even after reading the confession, she was a little depressed, and there was nothing to say in the subsequent conversation. It wasn't until dinner with Fan Jin that she said with some frustration: "Fan Lang, that confession...... You've seen it too, right? ”

"Yes, I saw it, but it's nothing, it's just a group of people saying how miserable they are. In fact, if you think about it, you know that if you don't have a miserable life, how can you be a robber. Especially when they are so poor, speaking of which, everyone must be aggrieved and unhappy. There is nothing more than resentment in this confession, and there is nothing to see. ”

"Why should Fan Lang know what I'm talking about, so he doesn't have to play tricks. Although those people were poor, they were originally good people of the Ming Dynasty, and even if it was not difficult to be a tenant with enough food and clothing, they didn't want to do this thing. It was actually because my father practiced the examination method and used money and grain taxes as the standard for approving the performance of officials, which led to the Yamen urging them to do everything they could, and these people were desperate to take risks...... My father often said that the Ming Dynasty has reached the present, and on the surface it is a good situation full of flowers, but in fact it has reached the time when it has to make some changes. If we don't take advantage of the peace in the world to change, if we wait until those problems have occurred before they change, the world will be turbulent, and the people will suffer. No matter what outsiders say, my father's original intention was indeed to fill the treasury and let the people live and work in peace and contentment. But I don't want to, and now someone is forced to become a robber because of a whip law. This is contrary to my father's proposition, but who is to explain it? The people? They only know that the imperial court's methods of urging taxes are cruel, and they can either pick up the knife and fight hard, or they can only die. In addition to being a bandit, most of them hate their father. The officials hate their father, and the people hate their father, but I can't tell whether this test is good or bad. ”

Fan Jin took Zhang Shunqing's slender hand and said:

"Qingqing, you are a smart woman, and the stakes here should be seen. Of course, the test method is a good thing, but what kind of laziness has become in the yamen now, you can know it just by looking at the rampant water thieves. In fact, I said that I ran a dart bureau because the government was too useless. If the place is quiet and the bandits are not prosperous, how can the world still use the dart master? For the sake of the people, Xiangye wants to make the officials more diligent, this idea is correct. However, in terms of implementation, we cannot apply a one-size-fits-all approach. Our Ming Dynasty is too big, hundreds of miles of different winds, any system, can not adapt to the whole world, the best way is to adapt to local conditions. However, the test method only looks at the money and grain taxes, and does not consider anything else, which is also debatable. In order to protect the black yarn, the officials had to ask the people for money and food, and the place was already poor, and if the crowd continued, they had to rise up and become robbers. In the final analysis, it's not the test method that is wrong, but the people. No matter how good the scriptures are, they can't be better if they fall to the crooked-mouthed monks, no matter how lofty Xiang Ye's intentions are, this incompetent official will also make Xiang Ye's hard work in vain. I transcribed a copy of this confession, and when I entered Beijing, Qingqing handed over the confession to the Xiangye, and the Xiangye sent them to them. ”

Zhang Shunqing also knew that on the premise of not revealing his identity, he could not come up with a better plan. After being explained by the love of the lover, the depression in his heart was finally relieved a little, and he sighed and said: "What Fan Lang said is that a good scripture must be read by a good monk to have an effect, otherwise no matter how good the scriptures are, it will be difficult to cross the world." But now there are too many crooked-mouthed monks in the court, and there are too few real monks, so I count on the title of this Kefan Lang Gold List, and when the time comes, I will recite this scripture well, and let my father's hard work not be in vain. ”

"Qingqing has so much confidence in me, I naturally won't let you down. As a reward, isn't it time to smile and stop being bitter? If you enter Beijing like this, Xiangye will think that I am bullying you, and Taishan will have to break my legs in the future. ”

Zhang Shunqing was amused by him and sneered, "Didn't Fan Lang bully me?" When I arrived in Beijing, my father will definitely ask his old man to make decisions for me, and punish you as an illegal maniac. ”

When she smiled, Fan Jin was relieved. The two talked and laughed for a while, and Zhang Shunqing's appetite finally improved. After a few sips of wine, the woman's face became more flushed, and she became more and more enlightened. In the past, Zhang Shunqing was like a proud snow and cold plum, with a slight arrogance and cold appearance in her beauty. Since the rain and dew watering, the fragrance of March peach and plum has been added to the original basis, which is more beautiful than the original.

Even if it is a battle, but the beauty of the drunken beauty still makes Fan Jin fascinated, this flower-like beauty can accompany the wine more than the delicious food in front of him.

Seeing Fan Jin looking at herself, Zhang Shunqing smiled and said, "What are you looking at?" ”

"Look at the beauty. I'm a little inspired now, and I'll draw a picture for my sister ......"

"Then remember to draw yourself in, I want to sit with Fan Lang."

"Everything is up to you."

Spread out the paper and pick up the pen, and soon the painting has outlined a general outline, in the painting, two people blow the flute and hold the piano, the piano and flute ensemble, like a pair of golden boys and girls-like figures. Zhang Shunqing couldn't help but nod and said: "This painting is so beautiful, the best thing is the layout, two people just occupy the best position in the painting, and they can't tolerate each other, this is a masterpiece." If another person intervenes, the painting will not be appreciated. ”

"Not necessarily, Danqing should also talk about the layout and detailed collocation, just like safflower and green leaves, as long as the leaves do not occupy the position of safflower, it doesn't matter."

Zhang Shunqing didn't speak, and after a while, he said, "Fan Lang, how about we keep a matchmaker for Xue Wu and Xu Weizhi?" We are in a hurry in Jiangning, which is somewhat rude to the Xu family, and the concubine wants to keep a matchmaker and marry Miss Xue to Grandpa Xu as a concubine. This time, you gave Xu Weizhi such a big credit for smallpox, and he was indispensable for being promoted to the rank of knight. The restoration of the position of governor of the left capital is only a matter of care. Su Fang's identity, it is not easy to marry someone to be the main house, and it is not a loss to go to the Wei Mansion to be a partial house. Although the eldest lady of the Xu family is the daughter of a nobleman, she has a weak temperament, she is afraid of Xu Wei's ambition, and she will never dare to bully Xue Wu, and she has a concubine to ensure that Su Fang will not suffer. Also, the dart business you planned is inseparable from the care of local face-saving people. If Xu Weizhi becomes Miss Xue's father-in-law, and the two become one, this business will definitely be done. ”

Fan Jin didn't speak, but the speed of painting slowed down, Zhang Shunqing stopped, and said: "Fan Lang, it seems that your dart game is not just a simple matter of greedy for money. Once the layout of the dart board is laid out according to the retreat method, it is the world's material scheduling, which is in the hands of the dart board. If the world's darts are in the hands of three or two people, the status of these people is almost as good as the governor of Caoyun, and they are very important people. The concubine knows that Fan Lang is not a person who covets fame and status, and if you do this, you must have a plan to make a plan, and you are making a big calculation. Xue Sufang and Xu Weizhi's family affair has become a success, and the Xu family will fully support the construction of the dart bureau in the southeast. With the help of this earth overlord, you don't have to worry about the dart game, and then your layout will be considered a solid foundation. What does Fan Lang think of the idea of a concubine? ”

Fan Jin put down the pen, looked back at Zhang Shunqing, thought about it, and reluctantly smiled: "Qingqing thought very thoroughly, but you ignored one point, Miss Xue's own feelings." Marriage is related to life, how can it be child's play. We are not her parents, so what qualifications do we have to make decisions for others? Let her choose. Anyway, she was kind to you when she guided you in the first place. Only by finding a sympathetic husband for her can she repay her kindness, and if she pushes it out casually, it will not be enough to make friends. ”

As he spoke, he picked up the half-drawn paper and crumpled it in a ball. Zhang Shunqing hurriedly asked, "What...... No matter how good the painting is, I don't want it. ”

"I didn't draw it well, the position of the two was drawn incorrectly, and someone crossed the line. As I said, Danqing talks about layout, and once a person crosses the line, the painting will not look good, and the painting is not of the highest quality. It's okay to give it away, it's you and me who draw it, so naturally you have to be cautious, it's okay, I'll redraw it later. ”

Zhang Shunqing's heart was slightly sour, the advantage of talking to smart people is that they don't need to explain, and each other's meaning is clear. But it is precisely because of this cleverness that makes her heart extremely sad. Didn't he know that he couldn't lose him, he couldn't watch him be separated by other women.

Gently pulling Fan Jin's sleeve, people who are familiar with Zhang Shunqing would never have thought that this proud princess also had a time when she lowered her eyebrows and bowed her head to the man. The daughter of the Prime Minister held back her tears and said softly:

"It's not early, so let's serve Fan Lang and rest. In fact, retreat can teach the Yijin Sutra to the concubine. Didn't Old Man Feng tell you that qi is born with it, as long as you learn the mantra to stimulate it, you don't need to practice for decades at all, can it be useful? ”

"Yes, what he said is true, like I have only been practicing for a few days, and my strength is much greater than before. However, this qi is practiced, that is, the strength is greater, plus the beating, and nothing else is useful. You are a beautiful girl, and you don't have to work, let alone be beaten, what are you doing when you practice? ”

"Because I like to retreat...... A woman who likes to practice martial arts. The concubine also wants to learn martial arts. Even if you can't practice the skills of coming and going, it's always okay to dance a few swords and punch a few ways. ”

"Nonsense, you delicate lady practices martial arts, and Xiangye will beat me to death. Besides, martial arts training is a hard job, it's too hard. ”

"It doesn't matter, I'm willing to do anything for the sake of retreat. Xue Wu is also everyone's best girl, what she can do, there is no reason why the concubine can't do it. In a few years, I can also put on a cloak and dress up as a heroine. What Xue Wu can do, I can also ......"

Fan Jin's mouth gently sealed the girl's mouth, and after a while of affection, he said: "Everyone is unique, not whoever learns martial arts can become another person." Just like other people, even if they are full of economy, or Zhisai Zhuge and are as beautiful as immortals, they will definitely not become Shunqing. You are who you are, and there is no substitute. None of us is a god and is not qualified to decide the fate of others, especially in the name of doing this for your own good, arranging a life for others, such behavior is too shameless to be done. Even if it's for my sake, don't try it again, okay? ”

Looking at Fan Jin's sincere eyes, Zhang Shunqing understood that he had touched the bottom line. Of course, relying on the love of these days, she was sure that if she insisted, Fan Jin would definitely give in in the end. But the price of concession is the wear and tear of feelings. This kind of consumption cannot be quantified, but it can be felt that when it is consumed, this glue-like sweetness will become respectful and cold.

The other option, of course, is to break with it completely and force the man to make a choice. But the consequences of this persecution ...... She didn't dare to gamble because she couldn't afford to lose. It's not because she can't make up for what she has lost, but because she has accumulated too many feelings that she is reluctant to give up.

Zhang Shunqing nodded, forcibly didn't let the tears in her eyes flow out, and smiled against her will: "En...... It's the concubine who is confused, don't laugh at me when you think about it. Xu Weizhi's guy ...... Undeserved. Miss Xue's lifelong affairs, Feng Lao and Ma Siniang have to worry about, we shouldn't interfere. As she spoke, she had slowly unbuttoned her clothes, and when Fan Jin hugged her, she whispered in Ailang's ear:

"Retreat can be seen that the concubine's biggest regret is that she realized retreat too late, and she never went through the same ups and downs with retreat, and experienced hardships together. The concubine body knows that there are many people who appear in the life of retreat before the concubine body, and it is impossible to erase it no matter what. The concubine only hopes that after we meet, there will only be each other between you and me, and no one else. The concubine has already treated Brother Yuan Ding as a passerby, and will no longer have the slightest relationship with him. I wish your heart was like my heart......"

The quilt was gently covered on her, and Fan Jin, who was greedy every day, and even because he pitied her delicate body, Fan Jin, who couldn't be happy every time, made an exception today and didn't ask for it. Zhang Shunqing only thought that his anger was still there, his heart rose again, and he called softly: "Fan Lang......"

"You sleep. If I were the bandits, I would have done something tonight. Otherwise, tomorrow the ship is repaired, and they will not be able to catch up with anything. Although there are Feng Lao and them outside, I am not sure how many people can be mobilized, I have to protect you. ”

Zhang Shunqing's heart was put down, she lifted the quilt and began to put on her clothes, Fan Jin asked, "What are you doing when you get up?" ”

"How can Fan Lang sleep alone if he doesn't sleep with his concubine, we have to be together." As she spoke, she had already put on her coat, sat down next to Fan Jin and said: "Thinking about the plan of the dart game, the concubine thinks that there are still some places that are not thorough enough, so let the concubine help Fan Lang take a closer look." ”