[Some friends said that I used too many spoilers, and I was as good as a stream, and I won't use it in the future without special circumstances.] But red tickets and collections are still needed. In addition, a friend said that the five chapters are a little too long, although it is true, but this is a necessary foreshadowing, the characters and plots that appear in it will appear later, and they can't be let pop up suddenly, not in the water. Just a little explanation, please see the text below. ]

On the bank of the Wei River, at the foot of Longshan Mountain, it is where the official road of Qinzhou leads to Baoji County, Fengxiang Prefecture is located for more than 200 miles. The official road along the Weishui River valley to the hinterland of Guanzhong is long and tortuous, and the frozen Weishui is like a jade belt, passing through the peaks of Longshan Mountain. Night is approaching, the sun has set behind the mountains, and only a little reflection of the sunset can be seen from the snow-capped peaks.

Stepping on the approaching twilight, in the middle of this official road, in front of a post station that had been in disrepair for a long time, Han Gang stopped the horses with a shout. Li Xiaoliu followed closely behind Han Gang, almost rolling off the horse, sitting on the ground in embarrassment, snorting and panting. The child was short of strength, and after a few hours of running on his horse, he could not bear it.

On that day, the Han Gang escort team went from Qinzhou to Gangu, and only walked thirty miles, and stopped to rest when they reached Longcheng County, because the second sixty-mile mountain road to the northwest was not easy to walk. From Qinzhou to the capital, 17,800 miles away, the total distance on horseback is only 19 miles. According to this calculation, you have to arrive in Baoji County at night the next day, so the first day is a full 130 miles.

Weishui is the boundary river of Longzhou in the north and Fengzhou in the south, from the boundary of Qinzhou, after traveling for 200 miles in the valley at the junction of Longzhou and Fengzhou, it flows into the territory of Fengxiang Mansion. The official road located on the north bank of Weishui should belong to Longzhou from the geographical point of view, but due to the relationship between Longshan and Longshan, Longzhou cannot be directly under its jurisdiction, and in fact, it is under the control of Qinzhou and Fengxiang Mansion, and each sends out patrols to maintain law and order on the road.

The location of the post station is close to the mountains and rivers, connecting the sky and the earth, and the mountains and rivers have the appearance of dragons and snakes. The feng shui here is very good, and if you bury the coffin, you can prosper your family. Therefore, this Hekou Post Station is dilapidated like an old ancestral hall next to an old tomb, but Han Gang is not strange at all.

If it is in the capital, settle the Liao State and the Western Xia envoys of the Duting Station and the Duting West Station, that is the carved railing and painting building, the heavy buildings are stacked and green, and it is more magnificent than the state government of Qinzhou. However, since it is a post station in a ravine, the facilities are much simpler. In this post station called Qiliping, the thatch can be seen standing upright in the snow on the roof, and the wing house on the side of the backyard, even half of which has collapsed, is left there uncared for.

Maybe it's really the ancestral hall that has been changed. Han Gang thought.

As soon as he entered the post station, a veteran post soldier who had worked in the post station greeted him, and opened his mouth and said: "Dare to ask the official, but do you want to stay in the hotel?" ”

'When did the inn change to an inn?!' ’

Han Gang listened to the veteran's greeting and was slightly taken aback. Just looking at the actions and words of the veterans who came up to greet the guests, they knew that the time of the Ludao Post Station as an inn was not short, and the courtyard was full of carts unloading livestock, and it seemed that there were many teams settled in the post station.

Hangang has never lived in a post station, and it is not clear whether it is a special case to double the post station as a hotel, but the most famous Huifeng building in Qinzhou City is a government-run restaurant.

Putting away his surprise, Han Gang took out the post ticket from his arms and raised it at the veteran: "Where is the post officer?" The official was ordered to enter Beijing and stay here for one night. ”

Seeing Han Gang take out the post ticket covered with the vermilion seal, the veteran's expression suddenly became respectful. Hurriedly went inside and called the post man out. The post man of Qiliping Post Station is about forty years old, and his round belly has the weight of a prime minister, and it seems that the oil and water in the post station are not generally sufficient.

Han Gang handed over the post ticket. On the six-inch-long and two-inch-wide note, there is his identity, age, physiognomy characteristics, and the time limit for entering Beijing, and the most important thing is a bright red official seal of Qin Fengjing. Yi Cheng carefully inspected it, nodded and invited Han Gang into the post house. Li Xiaoliu was smart and clever, and without waiting for orders, he took two horses and followed the veteran to the stable behind the courtyard to settle down.

Han Gang entered the post hall, which looked similar to an ordinary foot shop, selling wine and meat. At this time, it was the meal, and the guests were scattered in the hall. Han Gang swept his eyes around, and his brows furrowed involuntarily. It didn't matter how noisy it was, but the environment was more filthy than the sick and wounded camp, and it was unbearable for him.

He shook his head, has this post been cleaned once since it was established?!

Stopping at the door, Han Gang turned back to Yi Cheng and said, "Find a room to go to the room first, and bring the food to the room for me." ”

Yi Cheng accompanied him carefully in front of Han Gang, "Back to the officials, the officials arrived unfortunately, and there are many officials who will enter Beijing after the New Year, and the two upper rooms in the hall are occupied." ”

"Can't get a single upper room?!" Han Gang's face was slightly gloomy, just looking at the filth in front of him that had not been cleaned for a long time, an ordinary room didn't have to expect to be much better than the hall.

"If you return to the official, there is no ...... for you" Yi Cheng was glared at by Han Gang, and there was a chill behind him, he couldn't imagine that this young Han official was only nineteen years old, and he had the momentum of not being angry and arrogant. He has presided over the post station for decades, has seen thousands of officials, and knows that a young and vigorous official like Han Gang, even if the official position is not high, it is best not to disobey. He thought hard for a long time, and asked tentatively with some hesitation: "Official, do you think this will be successful?" Today, there is a Liu official who is going to Beijing, and he is also from Qinzhou. If the official doesn't dislike it, how about sharing a room with that Liu official? ”

"...... Liu?" Han Gang groaned, this is an acquaintance, "You take this official to have a look." ”

Yi Cheng pointed to the corner of the hall, where a sturdy figure was sitting at the table: "Liu Guanren is there!" ”

Han Gang's eyebrows raised, and sure enough, it was Liu Zhongwu.

The official road to the capital has a fixed number of trips, and the arrangement of the post station comes from this. It is impossible for Liu Zhongwu to run two hundred miles in one breath and then find a family to rest in the wilderness. Since he and Han Gang both set off from Qinzhou on the same day, it was natural for them to meet when they landed.

Han Gang originally wanted to force Yicheng to vacate a room, but when he saw Liu Zhongwu, who was vigorously supported by Xiang Bao, he suddenly felt that it was not bad to make Xiang Bao unhappy. He walked up to Liu Zhongwu and smiled: "In Xia Hangang, I have seen Brother Liu." ”

There was all the wine and meat on the table, and Liu Zhongwu was waving chopsticks to eat. Han Gang walked in front of him coldly, his eyes widened, and he jumped up in shock, and the meat he had just swallowed was stuck in his throat.

Han ...... Ahem, ahem! Liu Zhongwu pounded his chest hard, and Yi Cheng hurriedly came over to help him beat his back. Han Gang handed over the wine jug on the table, Liu Zhongwu snatched it over, lifted the lid of the pot, and poured it down like a cricket. It took him a long time to regain his breath, and he gasped, "Han Guanren, why are you?" ”

The smile on Han Gang's face did not change, and he bowed again: "Han Gang was reckless, disturbed Brother Liu, and hoped to forgive his sins." ”

Liu Zhongwu hurriedly jumped up and saluted in return, bending down to the ground. Han Gang is now in the limelight in Qinzhou, even if he doesn't report his home, Liu Zhongwu can recognize him at a glance, otherwise he wouldn't have almost choked to death. With the grievances between Han Gang and his lord Wang Shao, and his benefactor Xiang Bao, Liu Zhongwu didn't want to have anything to do with him at all.

It's just that Han Gang is a civil servant who already has an official body, and he has to go to Beijing to participate in the test, and his status is very different, and when Han Gang came over before, he was already rude. Han Gang is polite and thoughtful, and Liu Zhongwu dares to sit arrogantly, even if he is there because of Xiang Bao, it is not as good as etiquette: "The villain is not talented, let the officials laugh." …… I wonder what advice the officials have? ”

Han Gang looked at Yicheng, and Yicheng stepped forward with interest: "Han Guanren is late, and the clean upper rooms in the hall have already been occupied." The villain thought that the two officials were from Qinzhou, I wonder if I can squeeze in tonight? Contingency one or two? ”

Liu Zhongwu looked at Han Gang, and Han Gang smiled silently. Look at the post again, still bowing there.

For a time, Liu Zhongwu was in a dilemma.

Xiang Bao gave him a beauty, and recommended him to enter Beijing, and when he was feasting, Du Zhan also gave him gold and silver to strengthen his appearance. is so deeply gracious, it's too late to repay it, how can he take revenge?

But Han Gang said in front of him that he wanted to live in half a room, and there was no shortage of etiquette, and Liu Zhongwu had no way to turn his face with him. Han Gang's own talent is not mentioned, there are Wang Shao and Zhang Shouyue behind him, and they are the disciples of Mr. Hengqu, the master of Xiang Bao who has to swallow his anger, what did he do to offend him? Hiding away is the right thing to dodge.

Liu Zhongwu didn't plan to fight with Han Gang for a house, so he retreated: "Since Han Guanren wants to live, then it's better to live in the villain's room." The villain just found a few tables in the hall and sat down, and it didn't hurt to lie down all night. ”

"How does this work?!" Han Gang shook his head again and again, since Liu Zhongwu gave him face, of course he had to return it, "Everything must be paid attention to come first and come first, and the guest is as he pleases." Brother Liu arrived before Han, and he booked a room one step earlier, which is considered the master. Han was a guest later, how can there be a reason in this world for a guest to drive the host out of the city!? ”

"Han Guanren is here, and villains are not qualified to sit, so why come to preconceived statements. Although the Han officials live, the villain can make do with it anywhere. ”

"Han Mou occupied Brother Liu's room when he came, and spread the word, others don't know that Brother Liu is humble, but people will say that I Han Gang is rampant."

Whether it is fighting for a house or letting a room, I have seen a lot of Qiliping Yicheng who has been in the post house for 20 years, "The two officials don't have to be humble, the room set by the Liu officials is divided into the inside and outside, and when the villain makes the bed, each has one, and they can sleep peacefully." ”

"That's the best, that's it!" Han Gang made a decision and did not give Liu Zhongwu a chance to object. turned around and said to Liu Zhongwu: "Thank you, Brother Liu, for separating the house and settling down with Han." Brother Liu's name shocked Qin Feng, and Han has admired him for a long time. Meeting is fate, meet by chance today, when you are drunk. ”

Liu Zhongwu wanted to excuse himself, but was pulled by Han Gangqiang. Han Gangla's means of getting on the ship have long been experienced, how can he be an opponent. After a few words, Liu Zhongwu nodded in agreement. Since he didn't dare to turn over his face and lift the table, he could only harden his head, make a bitter face, and drink a good meal with Han Gang.

Forty Wen a pound of Yu Chunlin is already a top grade in the northwest, and Liu Zhongwu can't drink it three or five times a year. But he didn't know the taste of drinking this time, he just felt that he had never drunk such a difficult water and wine in his life, it was like drinking medicine.

was poured down by Han Gang with a cup of glass, Liu Zhongwu didn't sit down all night, as if there was a needle prick in his butt - talking to Han Gang about the wine and spreading it to Xiang Xuan's ears, how could it end well!? But Han Gang kept pulling him until the bottom of the half jar of wine in the post house was dry, and then he stopped.