Chapter 17: Out of the Col
Wu Ji is the pride of Wujiazhuang, and when he encounters difficulties, the people of Wujiazhuang will ask him for help. This is even more true today. Wu Qing's words reminded everyone, and everyone looked at Wu Ji with blank eyes, hoping that he would come up with an idea soon and save Wujiazhuang again.
Wu Ji had heard a little about the thieves, and knew that it was a group of murderous bandits, killing people and setting fires, and taking captives, not to mention it. If the thief of the flowing wind really comes, Wujiazhuang will definitely turn into a scorched earth, and it will be difficult to survive.
Wu Ji found a strange place, that is, what is there in Wujiazhuang that is worth the robbery to come and plunder?
The robbers are for money and beautiful women, both of which Wujiazhuang does not have. Wujiazhuang is a small mountain village, in the mountains, the whole village combined, not worth a thousand taels of silver, the wind thieves will spend this strength to come to Wujiazhuang to rob?
If there is a beautiful woman who is famous in Wujiazhuang, it is also possible for the wind thief to come. The problem is that Yang Xiuxiu and Wu Xiaoniang are the two people who have a small appearance in Wujiazhuang, although they are quite beautiful, they have not yet reached the level of being introduced to the ears of robbers.
Without money, without beautiful women, the thieves will not come, and there is something strange about it.
"Wu Lang!"
Just as Wu Ji was groaning, a voice full of surprise sounded, only to see Yang Xiuxiu pounce up, her pretty face was full of anxiety, and when she saw Wu Ji's face, she couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
Wu Ji hugged Yang Xiuxiu's fragrant shoulder, looked at Yiren, and saw the happiness on Yiren's face, as if she was snuggling up to Wu Ji, which was her greatest happiness.
"Wu Lang, I have something to say to you." Yang Xiuxiu lowered her voice and whispered in Wu Ji's ear, a pair of eyes looked around, looking uncertain.
Wu Ji understood that she must have something to say, so she pulled Yang Xiuxiu to the side. Wu Qing and the others wanted Wu Ji to come up with an idea immediately, but they had to endure their anxiety and let Wu Ji and Yang Xiuxiu walk away.
When she came to a place where no one was around, the joy on Yang Xiuxiu's face disappeared in an instant, and was replaced by anxiety: "Wu Lang, something is wrong!" Wu Liang was rescued. ”
"Wu Liang is not dead?" Wu Ji was a little surprised. Thrown into the bear's den, and gagged, he didn't die, this life is not ordinarily big, but big.
"Yes!" Yang Xiuxiu's pair of crescent eyebrows were twisted together, forming a crescent moon: "Wu Liang has not come back, and the uncle is worried, so he went out to look for it, but he actually found it in the bear den and rescued Wu Liang." ”
Although Wu Liang is a prodigal son, which makes Wu Yuan sad, after all, he is his son, and he has not returned home for a long time, so he must not be relieved and will look for it.
For Wu Yuan, Wu Ji has a good impression. This is an honest farmer, he has no bad intentions, and he is not bad for Wu Ji. However, his rescue of Wu Liang is tantamount to one more scourge.
"Wu Lang, you say, how is this good? If Wu Liang tells what he should say, how can it be good? Yang Xiuxiu was very worried. It was a big murder event, and as soon as Wu Liang said it, there might be some big trouble.
"How did Wu Liang say it?" Wu Ji raised his eyebrows, but he wasn't worried about it. Wu Liang really wants to say it, it must be that he ignored it, who told him to be the first to have evil intentions and kill him for money?
Wu Liang said that he was caught by the Flowing Wind Thieves and thrown into the bear's den, and the village was in a lot of trouble. Pack your things and run for your life as soon as you get back. Yang Xiuxiu said angrily: "This Wu Liang is really a scourge!" He didn't make it happen, and he made Zhuangzi so frightened! Wu Lang, you quickly have an idea, don't let the third uncle leave. ”
This departure is to leave the homeland and will suffer a lot. The golden nest and silver nest are not as good as their own kennels, no matter how poor Wujiazhuang is, it is also home!
"It's okay!" Wu Ji finally understood the reason, and said with a smile: "Don't worry, Wu Liang didn't dare to say what he was saying, it was because he was weak-hearted, and he wouldn't dare to say it in the future." As for the Drifting Wind Thief, I'll deal with it. ”
The two came back in harmony, and Wu Ji said to Wu Qing: "Third uncle, don't panic, this matter is Wu Liang's words, whether the rogue thief will come or not, I still have to say it." Let's go to the uncle's house and ask Wu Liang. ”
"Hmm!" Wu Qing was the only one who looked forward to Wu Ji, and a group of villagers hugged Wu Ji to Wu Yuan's house.
Soon arrived, the first time Wu Ji came was to chase Wu Liang with Yang Xiuxiu. This is the second time to come, but it is a hug from front to back, and the momentum is not small, which alarms Wu Yuan from afar.
Wu Yuan took a look, only to see Wu Ji coming quickly, and hurriedly greeted him: "Ji'er, you are here!" Hurry up and persuade Liang'er! The Wind Thief is coming, and we have to flee, but he won't go! Ji'er, you are a scholar, you persuade him. ”
As he spoke, tears welled up in his eyes, and he was very excited.
"Fatherly affection is nothing more than that!" Wu Ji saw it in his eyes and was moved in his heart. Although Wu Liang is a prodigal son, after all, he is Wu Yuan's own son, how can a father not worry?
"Don't worry, uncle, this matter is on me!" Wu Ji understood that Wu Liang had caused this incident, and it would be strange if he wanted to leave. Perhaps, he wished that everyone would leave, and he could take possession of the villagers' property for himself.
"Xie Ji'er! Xie Ji'er! Wu Yuan was overjoyed and was busy leading the way in front.
"Wu Liang!" Wu Ji stepped in and shouted, like a thunderclap on the ground.
"Wu Xiucai, you, you, you ......" Wu Liang's voice came, full of fear.
"Come out!" Wu Ji shouted again, very powerful.
"You, you...... How did you come to be? Wu Liang cowered, came out of the room, looked at Wu Ji, like a mouse seeing a cat, couldn't help shrinking back, a head bowed, not daring to look at Wu Ji.
Don't do bad things, Wu Liang did things that hurt his conscience, and the one he was most afraid of seeing was Wu Ji. Now he can't wait to get away from it immediately.
"I ask you, have you seen the Wind Thief?" Wu Ji ignored Wu Liang and asked loudly.
"I didn't ...... Yes, yes, yes! Wu Liang subconsciously wanted to say that he didn't see it, but fortunately, he reacted quickly and was busy changing his words.
"Humph!" Wu Ji snorted coldly, picked up the official shelf, his chest was straight, his head was raised, and he said: "Wu Liang, you listen to me!" Thanks to Lord Zheng's refusal to give up, I was promoted to become the main bookkeeper! Do you know the master book? It's a nine-rank official, a dignified nine-grade official! ”
In order to scare Wu Liang, Wu Ji put on an official posture, looking decent, and really had a bit of official authority, but his body was too thin and weak, and he lacked a little majesty. If the body is repaired and stronger, it can bluff people even more.
"Jiupin Official? It's true? The villagers were surprised and stared at Wu Ji, a little incredulous. This morning, Wu Ji was still white, and after a trip to the county seat, he became a Jiupin official.
Jiupin Guan is the youngest official in the Song Dynasty, but it is also an official. Compared to these ordinary people, they don't know how much they are taller, but they are far away, and they can't be surprised if they don't be surprised.
"It's true! It's true! I saw it with my own eyes and heard with my own ears that Master Zheng asked Ji'er to be the master bookkeeper! Lord Zheng was polite and repeatedly invited Ji'er to be the main bookkeeper! As soon as he said this, Wu Qing came to his senses, his eyes lit up, his face was red, and he boasted loudly for Wu Ji.
"I've seen Wu Daguan!" When the people saw the official, they were shorter, and the villagers were busy saluting Wu Ji.
"Excuse me!" Wu Ji put up this official show, not to scare them, but to clean up Wu Liang and wave his hand.
Yang Xiuxiu's face was surprised, Wu Ji tightened her hand, and asked Wu Liang, "Wu Liang, you heard clearly." If you see the Wind Thief, I will tell Lord Zheng and ask Lord Zheng to send officers and soldiers to exterminate him! If you don't see it, I'll report it, and you'll be punished and sent to prison!" Say! Do you see it? ”
"I'm ......" Wu Liang was already afraid of Wu Ji, and then bluffed Wu Ji with an official stand, and he was even more weak in his heart, stammering when he spoke, and cold sweat oozed from his face. Now Wu Ji is an official, if he wants to investigate the matter of making money and killing him, he can't eat and walk around.
"Say!"
Although it is only one word, it is a spring thunder on the tongue, which is very amazing.
"I did see it!" Wu Liang gritted his teeth, if he said that he didn't see it, it was a lie, and he would have no face to see people. He is also a sleek person, and his words changed: "The Liufeng thief said that he would go to other Zhuangzi to plunder, our Wujiazhuang is too poor, and there are no beautiful women, so I don't want to waste my strength." They went east. ”
In this way, it can also be a lie, Wu Ji has to praise, this Wu Liang, his brain is not slow: "Hmm! In this case, Wujiazhuang will be fine! Wu Liang, let me tell you, from now on, if you don't honor your uncle well, and then do the prodigal son's thing, see how I clean you up! I'm an official, and I'm going to clean up you, a prodigal son, without much effort! ”
"Definitely! Certain! Wu Liang is also a shrewd person, knowing that Wu Ji has let him go for the time being, and a head is almost like a chicken head pecking rice.
"Xie Ji'er! Xie Ji'er! Wu Yuan heard it in his ears, was happy in his heart, and was grateful to Wu Ji. It is difficult for Wu Liang to learn well, but which father is not so looking forward to it?
The matter has been clarified, and Wujiazhuang is fine. The villagers were relieved that they were heartbroken about Wu Ji's official prestige, and it became their talk after dinner.
Wu Ji pulled Yang Xiuxiu aside and told him about going to the city, and Yang Xiuxiu was pleasantly surprised.
Although the main book is small, he is also an official, he has bid farewell to his white body, has a more stable income, and has a relationship with Zheng County, with his promise, it will be much easier for Wu Ji to gain fame.
The two discussed and handed over a few acres of mountain fields to Wu Qingchong. In the Song Dynasty, the fields were very expensive, and without fields, they could only be tenant farmers. Moreover, Wu Ji didn't even accept the rent, but just asked Wu Qing to watch it, and Wu Qing was naturally happy.
After doing this, after eating the villagers' candied wine, Wu Ji took Yang Xiuxiu and embarked on the road to Guixin County and walked out of the mountain pass.