Jiujiang City will close the city gate as long as it gets dark, even Chang Zhenbang, who is the town guard, is helpless about it, after all, the history of the city gate of this country is older than the history of humanities, and the people of the country have been accustomed to this kind of life, it seems that there is no sense of security if the city gate is not closed at night, and if the city gate is not opened in the morning, it will not be able to start a new day like the sun does not come out. The city gate is so important, and the gatekeeper is even more rigorous, so that many emperors and generals were locked out of the city gate, in this regard, Emperor Wu of Han did not dare to call, and Emperor Guangwu called in vain. Song Taizu Zhao Kuangyin begged for nothing, Wuyue King Qian Biao scolded for nothing, and the flying general Li Guang was so angry that he didn't have to starve under the city until dawn. Zhao Kuangyin, Qian Biao rewarded the city gate officials so that their names remained in history, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and Emperor Guangwu became a laughing stock, and Li Guang killed the city gate officials who were not long-eyed, so that he was not allowed to be a marquis for life if he committed public anger. It can be seen how important the city gate is in the hearts of the people of this country.

Compared with the above bullish characters, Chang Zhenbang is just a small town guard, naturally he can't do things that make people open and close the city gate for no reason, fortunately, he was prepared, when he came, he let people drop a rope from the city gate tower, let him down, and when he went back, he put the thumb and middle finger of his right hand together, and blew a strange whistle, and the voice that took him out was dropped from above again, Chang Zhenbang and Chang Zhenyan dragged the rope and let the guards on the city gate drag it up.

As soon as his feet landed, the guard who threw the rope knelt at Chang Zhenbang's feet with an ordinary sound, hugged his thighs and cried bitterly, Chang Zhenbang glanced at him in disgust, but he still said as gently as possible: "Don't cry, what grievances have you suffered, this official is in charge for you!" ”

Only then did the man raise his head and look at Chang Zhenbang and said, "The eldest cousin is me, I am Youneng, I know it's wrong, you give me a chance!" I will be a good official and never disgrace Ni. ”

Chang Zhenbang saw clearly that the person kneeling under his feet was Zhang Youneng in the faint light on the tower of the city, I didn't expect him to be a lot darker and stronger for so many days, and he almost didn't let Chang Zhenbang recognize him, but he was arranged by himself as the deputy squad leader at that time, how could he be reduced to this point with his life and relationship with Zhang Youhua?

Thinking about the many brothers who came from Wenxian County with him, there are many brigade commanders, since he became Xunyang Dao, he has sent some middle and lower-level Wenxian company platoon commanders to the battalion and company commanders of the garrison regiments in various county towns, and now I think that only this little cousin is still a deputy squad leader and squad leader, but I didn't expect him to be a big soldier now, which makes him more or less unhappy.

"Youneng, why are you here?" Chang Zhenbang couldn't help but say distressedly, and quietly gave Chang Zhenyan next to him a color, Chang Zhenyan went up and grabbed Zhang Youneng, and said, "Good will be the words of the father." ”

He Zhang Youneng still knows, but it's just a little called Hanako, I heard that now they are all official positions above the major, thinking of this, I can't help but cry out, I am his cousin Chang Zhenbang, on relationships, on relatives, how are they better than this little called Hanako, I think when we first met, I was an adjutant, what is he? It's okay now, I haven't seen him for more than a year, I heard that the other party is a major, but he has become a big soldier. Thinking of this, he felt that he couldn't do things anymore, he sighed incomparably, gritted his teeth and said: "It's not Zhang Youhua's ghost, it's a brother of a mother's compatriot, even if others are not brothers, as long as it's a blind date, they can't help but carry it, that wolf-hearted guy doesn't take Lao Tzu as a brother at all, when he was doing military exercises, he saw that Lao Tzu was not pleasing to the eye, so he let Lao Tzu run ten laps in public, almost tired Lao Tzu, and when he shot and shot, he had nothing to do and picked up Lao Tzu's deputy squad leader, Didn't you take advantage of the inspection of internal affairs a few days ago to get Lao Tzu here to guard this damn city gate! I'm really angry! ”

What kind of character Zhang Youhua is, people in the outside world don't know, the people in the army are still like thunder, training experts, and no matter how bad the soldiers are, they will always become very kind in his hands, especially when they go out to practice military drills, they are the first in the whole army, and the elite of Liu Shifa's second brigade can't compare to him, but because of this, he has extremely strict requirements for soldiers. It is reasonable whether Zhang Youhua can adapt to it, but I didn't expect Zhang Youhua to be able to kill his relatives in righteousness, which is really rare, maybe he treats everyone equally, shares weal and woe, and takes the lead These indescribable advantages make Zhang Youhua's Third Brigade the most cohesive team in the whole army.

"Youneng, in fact, this is a piece of kindness from Youhua!" Chang Zhenbang comforted: "Now Youhua's team headquarters is patrolling the counties and towns around Hukou to suppress bandits and quell civil unrest. It's all real swords and guns, death and injury are inevitable, you are his own brother, he doesn't want you to have anything to do, so he transferred you to the city gate. ”

"Brother, don't speak for him, he just can't tolerate his brother, I'm afraid that my brother will steal his limelight again! If he still has a bit of humanity, it won't be long before he lets his brother be a battalion commander and regiment commander! Zhang Youneng said indignantly.

Chang Zhenbang

Chang Zhenyan looked at Chang Zhenbang's expression of impatience in comfort, and immediately went over and said with a smile: "Engong, Yanzi is hungry, let's eat something!" ”

Chang Zhenbang immediately patted Zhang Youneng on the shoulder and said: "Youneng, you are a talent, brother is optimistic about you, as long as you work hard, even if you are a city gate official, you can become a general, come on, I am optimistic about you!" Saying that, Bian and Chang Zhenbang walked down the city gate quickly, Zhang Youneng wanted to chase over, but was immediately stopped by the city gate duty officer and said: "Why are you going, take a good look at the door for Lao Tzu!" Zhang Youneng glared at him and said, "Do you know who Lao Tzu is?" Unexpectedly, the officer on duty was more horizontal than him, and said: "Lao Tzu doesn't matter who you are, even if the emperor Lao Tzu comes, you have to take it at the door obediently." If you are not convinced, Lao Tzu will destroy you with one shot, you are the godson of Emperor Lao Tzu, and the emperor must also praise Lao Tzu for his loyalty to the country! Zhang Youneng had no choice but to go up to the city tower again, standing on it blowing the cold night breeze, thinking about when his cousin would be able to transfer him away.

When the night wind fell into the city, Chang Zhenbang couldn't help but shrink his neck, and said to Chang Zhenyan: "Yanzi, can you drink?" ”

Chang Zhenyan thought for a while and said, "Well, I've drunk a little but I don't know how much I can drink!" It's such a cold day, such a deep night, it's better to drink less! ”

There were three or four tables of people sitting scattered in the small shop, eating and drinking in full swing, Chang Zhenbang and Chang Zhenyan sat down quietly in a remote place in a corner, the little guy immediately pushed over a small stove, turned off the fire with an iron skewer, and a faint warmth slowly floated out, shrouded in Chang Zhenbang and the two of them and asked softly: "What are you two eating?" Chang Zhenbang smiled faintly: "If you don't eat fish, your fire is not in vain, and the boss will be angry again!" The young man smiled and said, "Look at what you said, it's so cold, it's not a sin to let the guests warm up." Not to mention that you are here to take care of our business, even if you are holding a personal field, you have to be warm. ”

Chang Zhenbang said: "Hehe, let's have a grass carp!" Give me a good portion, my brother is the master who can eat! ”

The young man smiled and said, "Look at what you said, can I still make you hungry?" If you don't dislike it, I'll pick you a two-pound one! ”

Chang Zhenyan said: "Two catties are too much, I think more than one catty is good!" ”

"You're right! In fact, there are a lot of live fish in our back kitchen, if you are not at ease, you can go to the back and choose it yourself. ”

Chang Zhenyan wanted to go, but was pulled back by Chang Zhenbang and said to the young man: "Let's come for two catties!" On top of the light taste of rice wine, come to the plate of peanuts and rice mixed with shredded tofu, and then add some ginger preserved eggs. The young man said happily, "Wait, guest, the dishes will come soon." ”

When Chang Zhenyan heard that she had ordered so many dishes, she couldn't help but pull Chang Zhenbang's sleeve and said, "Engong, there are too many, we can't eat that fish alone!" ”

Before Chang Zhenbang could say anything, a man who looked drunk staggered over from the other side, looking like he was going to settle the bill, who knew that as soon as he arrived at Chang Zhenbang, he fell to the ground all of a sudden, almost hit Chang Zhenbang, and almost smashed himself on the fire, Chang Zhenbang and Chang Zhenyan hurriedly stood up and helped him to the side of the stool. After saying thank you a few times, the man staggered to his feet again and left.

At this time, the young man staggered over with a white iron pot, put the white iron pot on the stove, and the fresh grass carp that had just been rolled out of the oil pot several times sprinkled with a strong oil fragrance, red and white slightly crispy fish meat, green onions, red and red crushed peppers, golden oil and water, gurgling and bubbling with small bubbles. The warm aroma slowly floated up, and people couldn't help but swallow a mouthful of spit, Chang Zhenyan held the chopsticks tightly, staring at Chang Zhenbang motionlessly as if he was facing a great enemy.

Chang Zhenbang wanted to laugh when he saw this, and said, "Don't be so nervous, no one will rob you, wait until the fish is cooked before eating." At this time, the young man brought another pot of rice wine.

Chang Zhenbang smiled faintly and said: "It's hard for you to be so thoughtful, I really don't want to go if I don't reward you with something." Saying that, he touched his waist, who knows where the purse was hanging but it was gone, Chang Zhenbang was embarrassed, and then he touched it in his pocket, the money bag was gone, Chang Zhenbang's face was even more pale, he reached out and touched it in his arms, but it was still empty.

"What's the matter, Eun Gong! If you don't have any money, I'll do it this time! Chang Zhenyan looked at the long needle with a bad face, and was busy touching it like he was touching it, there was no money, he touched it in his arms, or no, he couldn't help but be surprised, his money was gone, you must know that money is very important for people like him, how much money is brought every day, and it is necessary to be 120,000 careful when you put it there, there can be no such thing as forgetting to bring money, the only reason that can explain everything is that it was stolen by thieves.

The young man saw that these two people had been touching for a long time, and nothing came out, and his face was gradually cold because of the excitement of the reward, he turned around and left, and went to the boss where to whisper a few words, and the boss walked over leisurely and said: "If you don't bring money, you can't, you should eat and drink, and you should go back and let people send it over!" ”

Chang Zhenbang stretched out his hand to signal him to shut up, and said, "Do you know who that drunk guy just now is?" ”

The boss thought for a while and called the young man over, and said, "Xiaocao, do you recognize that guest?" ”

The young man thought about it, his face became a little unsightly, and finally he lowered his head and said: "That guy is Niu Er who lives in happiness, and he usually causes trouble, and will do some things to steal chickens and dogs, but that kid came to us to settle the bill in cash is just ......"

"Just what, spit and spit and make the guests laugh!" The boss's face sank suddenly.

"It's just that after the second cow eats and drinks, there are always guests who don't have any money!" Without waiting for the young man to say, Chang Zhenbang said leisurely.

"Is that really the case?" The boss asked, confused. The young man lowered his head and said in a very small and slight voice: "That's true, those guys who are on credit are rich people who are not bad for money, and they were given to them in a few days, so ......" Before the young man finished speaking, the boss slapped the young man and said, "You bastard, you don't say such a big thing early, you want to be angry with me!" How can you let the thief steal our guest's things and leave, and have the cheekiness to let the guest pay on credit, aren't you a cheater! ”

The boss scolded for a long time, and a few men who ate grilled fish next to him were alarmed, and after hearing what was going on, there were comforters, some discouraged, and some people thundered and said that they had lost their money, and some people grabbed the boss's hand to send them to the official. The young man was dumbfounded.

The boss sighed again and again, for those guests who claimed to have been stolen money, they could only face orders, this time the young man was unwilling, he grabbed the men, and said: "You have a lot of money, can Niu Er be embarrassed for you?" It's obvious that he wants to cheat and cheat! Those men were told by him that they were in pain, and they were immediately annoyed and angry and surrounded this young guy is punch and kick, and it was not easy for the boss to go up, Chang Zhenyan glanced at it and said coldly to Chang Zhenbang: "Engong, this group of people is really hateful, let Yanzi go up and teach these people a lesson!" ”

Chang Zhenbang shook his head and said: "You don't need to worry about these little things, that guy named Niu Er, you can bring it to me tomorrow, don't hurt him." ”

"Understood!" Chang Zhenyan said: "Now that it's so noisy, do you want to send you back?" ”

Chang Zhenbang said: "Our money has been stolen and wiped out, but this grilled fish and wine are ordered by us after all, so we can't deny it!" It's better to have someone come over tomorrow to settle the bill when you're full. ”

At this time, the grilled fish gradually exuded a faint aroma, Chang Zhenyan couldn't help but pick up a piece of fish meat and send it to his mouth, after he devoured it, he found that Chang Zhenbang had not moved the chopsticks, no matter from which aspect, Chang Zhenbang should have moved the chopsticks first, he was embarrassed to look at Chang Zhenbang, Chang Zhenbang smiled, and said: "Swallow, you continue to eat, look at what I do, I can't eat!" Chang Zhenyan saw that he didn't mind, so he was relieved, he no longer had any scruples, and after a while, a two-pound grass carp was eaten by him cleanly, not to mention the green onion and chili soup, that is, after he ate the fish bones, the cat didn't eat it.

At this time, the garrison patrolling outside also rushed over, and couldn't help but say that these men and young men were pulled aside, when they heard the people around them talk about the case, the captain of the garrison team suddenly understood, only to see him glaring and saying: "In broad daylight, Lang Lang Qiankun, you men dare to cheat and eat and drink, it is really hateful, tell me that these people are arrested and tortured at the door of the garrison, and let their families come to collect people!" ”

As soon as those men heard this, they immediately wilted, crying and begging one by one, and finally the team leader asked each of them to pay three times the price as a fine, which made people let them go, as for the young man, the team leader just taught him a few words and let him go, but the shopkeeper was escorted to these people and said: "It's not a matter that there are always thieves in your shop, let's go with Lao Tzu!" After saying that, the garrison pushed the boss and retreated. When the young man saw that the boss was arrested, he panicked and went around to complain.

Chang Zhenbang couldn't help but say when he saw it: "Shouldn't you arrest that guy named Niu Er?" Why bother the boss! ”

"Who are you?" A guard glared at Chang Zhenbang very unceremoniously.

"Smack~!"

Before Chang Zhenyan could stop being angry, the team leader went up and slapped him in the face of the garrison, then kicked him away, and came to Chang Zhenbang with a smile on his face, and said: "The lowly Han Yaohui has seen the town guard!" These people under the lowly subordinates are all rough people, and they inadvertently offend the adults and hope that the adults will atone for their sins! ”

"Oh? How do you recognize me? Chang Zhenbang asked curiously.

The team leader said: "The humble post has followed the adult since Wenxian, so remember the adult!" ”

Chang Zhenbang said: "It turned out to be an old man, yes, you are also the team leader now, you do it well!" The future is naturally indispensable to you! ”

After a while, Niu Er was escorted to Chang Zhenbang by Wuhua Tie.

At this time, Niu Er was still a little drunk, but he lowered his head with a look of remorse, and when he learned that he had stolen all the dignified town guards, he was frightened! After seeing Chang Zhenbang, he begged even harder: "The villain shouldn't steal your money, and I hope the adult will spare his life!" ”

Chang Zhenbang said: "Your skills are good, but you are willing to serve me!" ”

When Niu Er heard this, he nodded and said like a rice chicken: "As long as the adult spares the villain, the villain is willing to be a cow and a horse for the adult." ”

Chang Zhenbang said: "I heard that you are a filial son, you do things for me, I will do it for you, let you glorify your ancestors." On the contrary, I will kill you and destroy your nine clans! ”

Niu Er's body couldn't help but shudder and said, "The little one is willing to be an official!" ”

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