Hu Zongxian committed suicide in prison, Tan Lun controlled Jiliao, Qi Jiguang transferred Jizhen to the north, Yu Dayouping Guangxi after the barbaric rebellion to guard Luxiaao, and Liu Xian continuously used troops to pacify the barbarians in the west.

In the middle and late Jiajing period, several civil and military officers who were famous on the battlefield of the southeast anti-Japanese war were in different circumstances. And they went their separate ways and took away some of their well-trained henchmen, but more of the Zhejiang army and even the Fujian army stayed in the local area. The Japanese were gone, and the imperial court could not afford to raise the elite soldiers and strong generals recruited that year, so they naturally gave an settlement fee to send them back to their hometowns. It's just a pity that the heroes who went into battle to resist the Japanese invaders left a lot of scars have now become the black sheep of the government and the people, but few people have thought about what they got in exchange for this injury.

There are not many old Zhejiang army departments in Nanjing, among which there are even fewer people like Pan Erye who have exchanged real military merits for official positions, and those who can rely on Hu Zongxian's early years to settle and make a stable living like He Si are already burning high incense, and more people are mixed in the carriage and horse shop, in front of plasterers, and even reduced to working for long hours as hired laborers, not a few. In the past, the exploits were boasted to others, they no longer had that kind of strength, no matter what, life always had to go on, in this prosperous era, it didn't matter if the martial arts were wasted, but if the crafts to make a living were wasted, they would be hungry.

Therefore, when Pan Erye came forward in person, found more than 20 sloppy old robes, and invited everyone to drink together, some people inevitably burst into tears when they reminisced about the past eventful years. Several of the people who came today were personal soldiers who had followed Hu Zongxian for many years, and when they talked about the big case not long ago, some people were even more indignant and scolded. The atmosphere became very lively all at once.

That's when it happened. Second Master Pan suddenly put down the wine bowl in his hand. He said in a deep voice: "I know that everyone has had a bad time over the years, but it's a pity that I am only the deputy commander of the Dongcheng Terracotta Division, and there is a positive seal on my head, and the Terracotta Division can't enter the ...... casually."

He paused, and then said with a wry smile: "If it weren't for Ying Xiong stabbing the big basket that almost framed Xie Yuanlang this time, I wouldn't even be able to pull out this nail, let alone help you much." ”

As soon as Second Master Pan said this, someone immediately jumped up and said, "Second Brother Pan, don't say that!" You're a showman. Famous, but no matter what others say about us mud-legged soldiers, we never forget to send us things during the New Year's holidays, and we usually take great care of things, we all receive your affection! ”

"That's it, this time, Liu Ba and Dandong, the two guys were almost blinded by He Si, and they were filled with Liaodong, and you personally took care of it, and I don't know how much money was used, who wouldn't say that you were righteous?"

"I only hate the blind dogs of those officials in the court. The loyal and brave are pressed in the mud, but those who can only talk on paper are all jumping happily one by one! Think about it sometimes. It's really not worth it! ”

Hu Zongxian has now posthumously presented his official position, and the official sacrifice is no longer like the original sacrifice, and he has to be cautious when he mentions it. Everyone was aroused by these words, and they couldn't help but say a word from you, and joined in one after another. At this time, Second Master Pan spoke: "Actually, I came to you today for one thing. Although there are many other brothers in the city of Nanjing, some of them have settled down and worked and have their own small lives, while the brothers have never had a regular livelihood. I've always been powerless before, but this time I've finally found a way. ”

Even if it was not smooth sailing in the past to fight the Japanese in the Zhejiang army, there were losses and wins, and there were deaths and injuries, but compared with today's unstable life, many people still miss the days when at least there were robes and salaries from the imperial court. Therefore, as soon as Pan Erye said this, some people immediately became curious, and the next moment, Pan Erye continued to ask: "Have you ever heard that from Hangzhou, Ningbo, to Songjiang, Suchang, Zhenjiang, Yangzhou, Zhejiang, Zhejiang to Nanzhili, this canal and official road through various prefectures and counties, originally mixed in the streets of the line less, but more dart games?" ”

It has been a year or two since the initial appearance of the dart bureau, and there are still many people in the old Zhejiang army who have not heard of it. For such a way, they naturally felt that it was quite suitable for their own people, but after all, there were still discerning people who couldn't help but ask: "Second Master Pan, this way of protecting both people and darts, we who have fought the Japanese are really not a problem, but this dart game not only requires manpower, but also money." It's not easy to rent a house, prepare weapons, or even solicit business. ”

"Of course I know that this is not easy, so although I have heard of it before, I have never mentioned it, but this time I happened to get acquainted with a son in Huizhou Mansion, so I think it is feasible." With Wang Fulin's instructions, Second Master Pan also knew that Xiaobei had long been a dead man in the Hu family, and it was really useless to rashly mention it in front of too many people, so he only took Wang Fulin out lightly. When he said that Wang Fulin was a member of the current imperial examination, and said that he had made Sheng Zuyu, who was known as the thirteenth young man of Jinling, very miserable, a group of old Zhejiang army troops suddenly laughed. And when they heard that the other party paid to rent a place to prepare everything, and even to solicit business from Hui merchants, everyone was moved.

Even few people think about the reason why Second Master Pan said. Hui merchants are famous for being rich, and since those dart games in various places are all Wang family industries, it is not surprising that this person has the heart to open up the situation in Nanjing and find them.

After the noisy discussion, when most people left Pan's house, their hearts naturally seemed to be filled with hot charcoals. However, Second Master Pan just let people pack up their things, sat down and poured a cup of tea by himself, but he didn't want the two of them to come back again. The two brothers who came from the same surname but were not brothers, Zhang Xi was a little lame when he was older, and Zhang Bing was a little hunchback when he was a little younger. The two of them used to often accept the favor of the second master Pan, but they always didn't like to be polite. After the two brothers sat down at this moment, Zhang Xi asked bluntly: "Is the son that Second Brother Pan just said another famous?" ”

"Second brother, Brother Xi has to drag me here. He said don't look at you as just the deputy commander of the Dongcheng Soldiers and Horses, but your eyes are above the top, even if that Wang Gongzi is a lifter, and he has rectified the thirteen young people in Jinling, it may not be in your eyes. There must be other joints in it, you didn't say. Zhang Bing took the initiative to give his brother the role of supplementary explanation, and when he saw that Pan Erye was smiling and silent, he said curiously, "You definitely won't be because you have a good background and gave you benefits, so you will be introduced to your brothers, we all know this, you can give us a quasi-word, don't hang our minds." ”

Among so many people, only the Zhang brothers turned back, and Second Master Pan was a lot easier. At this moment, seeing that the brothers were in one gear, they insisted on digging out the clues from their mouths, he thought about it and said: "At the beginning, Hu Butang had a young girl like a pearl in the palm of his hand, and even asked someone to teach her martial arts, you should have heard of it, right?" ”

Second Master Pan suddenly asked this, and the Zhang brothers couldn't help but be a little suspicious. Although they didn't have been Hu Zongxian's personal soldiers like He Si, nor had they seen the former governor of Zhejiang like Pan Erye, of course, some rumors had been heard, and they nodded immediately after glancing at each other. At this time, Pan Erye continued: "After Hu Butang committed suicide in prison, it was soon reported that this daughter died of illness, and within two years, Hu Butang's wife and another daughter also died of illness one after another, and the two sons who are still alive are still alive. Everyone in the world knows that these two sons and the third sons are not successful. I also just learned that Hu Gong's youngest daughter is actually alive. ”

"Huh?"

The Zhang brothers' eyes widened suddenly, and they exclaimed at the same time. Zhang Xi had an idea, and hurriedly asked, "Could it be that the son you said is ...... second brother Pan?"

"He is the husband of the daughter of the Hu family. You don't have to suspect that someone is blaming me, they didn't want to reveal the clues, but it was my perseverance and repeated investigation that forced out the truth. When it came to Geng Xiangxiang, he also met the couple in private, and he saw that the Zhang brothers no longer had any suspicions, so he concluded, "I wanted to ask clearly, so I could feel at ease in the future, who knew that people would still have such thoughts." is worthy of being the aunt of the Hu family, if Hu Butang sees such a son-in-law in the sky, he will definitely be relieved! ”

Zhang Xi and Zhang Bing also felt extremely happy in their hearts, a joy that was still remembered after being forgotten for many years. The two exchanged glances with each other again, and then knelt down on one knee in front of Second Master Pan. Faced with this scene, Second Brother Pan was taken aback, and hurriedly reached out to help people, but the two of them said in unison: "Please also ask Second Brother Pan to take us to meet Uncle!" ”

Seeing that Pan Erye hesitated, Zhang Xi smiled and said: "These adults in the southeast, Hu Butang, Lord Tan, Qi Dashuai, General Yu, General Liu, I have all seen it from afar, and now everyone has gone to the south and the north, and no one cares about the old man when he was scattered, and Hu Butang died even earlier." I probably won't see anyone else in my life, I just want to meet this uncle who Hu Butang himself has never seen. Maybe when he dies in the future, he will be able to describe Hu Butang when he sees Hu Butang in Huangquan, after all, he still remembers us useless old soldiers. ”

Although when it comes to life and death, it should be a little pathetic, but hearing Zhang Xi's tone, Second Master Pan couldn't help but be a little happy. Seeing that Zhang Bing also came to mess around, he thought about it again and again, and finally nodded. He, the deputy commander of the Dongcheng Terracotta Division, can't help but do it, because only with this official position, he can take care of so many former robes up and down, so it is impossible for him to take charge of the affairs of the dart bureau.

"Okay, I'll take you there. However, don't think that it's just a lady with a son, those thugs of Sheng Zuyu at the beginning were beaten by the two of them and couldn't find the north! ”

"Hu Butang is the pearl in the palm of his hand, how can he be powerless? Go on the horse to govern the army, get off the horse to soothe the people, the scholar should be like this, but over the years, he has let some people who can only play tricks gain power, and if it goes on like this, if there is such a mess like the Japanese Kou, who will solve it? If my uncle can really fight, we will be convinced! (To be continued......)