Although Jin Yiwei and these people had a bad attitude, they didn't do anything, but just said loudly: "Who is looking for you, this old man, listen to me ask you, is there a surname Xu in this village?" ”

Hearing that these people were not looking for him, the old man was immediately relieved, but when he heard that they were looking for someone surnamed Xu, his expression suddenly changed, his face became cautious, and he asked cautiously: "I don't know what the adults are looking for the surname Xu?" ”

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"There is so much nonsense, there is no and there is none." The lieutenant was obviously impatient, and yelled at the old man, and looked cautiously at the man sitting on the horse.

"There is only one family surnamed Xu in this village, and the old man will take you there." The old man was a little scared when he saw the appearance of the captain, and before he didn't know what these people were looking for Xu Laohan to do, it was better to go and have a look.

Following the old man, the group came to a house in the deepest part of the village, which was built in a small valley, and looked very quiet and elegant.

A small river flows slowly in the mountains, and on both sides of the river are verdant willow trees, and the willow branches flutter in the wind. Not far away, a small vegetable garden was fenced off, and it was also September, and there was nothing in the garden. A big black cat was lazily lying on a big rock basking in the sun, all warm and harmonious.

When he came to the door of the house, the man known as Qianhu slowly patted the door knocker, and said loudly at the same time: "Is Mr. Xu at home, Tianjin Wei Jinyi Wei Qianhu Zhou Zhenglong asks to see." ”

With an answer, an old man walked out slowly, opened the door and said, "This lord, I don't know who you are looking for?" The old man didn't seem to be very afraid of Jinyiwei, and he was justified in what he said, but obviously he didn't mean to invite these people in.

"May I ask this old gentleman, but Mr. Xu Guangqi Xu?" Zhou Zhenglong, the old man in front of him, was very respectful, because the Jinyi Guard commanded Lord Tian to personally assign it, and he specially reminded him that he must be polite to this old gentleman.

"I don't know what you're looking for our master?" The old man was a little relieved after a slight pause, although he and the old man were here in Tuntian, but it was not easy to find someone with Jinyiwei.

Regarding the old man's attitude, although Zhou Zhenglong was not satisfied, he didn't show it on his face, and still said with a smile: "There is news from the capital that needs to be presented to Mr. Xu, I don't know if I can make a statement on my behalf?" ”

If it hadn't been specially assigned by Tian Ergeng, Zhou Zhenglong would have rushed in with someone a long time ago, when would Jinyiwei be so polite when he was looking for someone.

The old man nodded slowly and did not speak, just nodded, closed the door, turned and walked in.

Seeing the old man's appearance, a lieutenant came to Zhou Zhenglong's side flatteringly, and whispered: "My lord, why don't we rush in!" This is really detrimental to the prestige of our Jinyiwei. ”

Looking at his subordinates who are very good on weekdays, Zhou Zhenglong suddenly felt that he had found a place to vent, slapped his subordinates hard, and said loudly: "You know a fart, just like you, you can only be a captain for the rest of your life." ”

Is this something that can rush in? Although I don't know how serious this matter is, I see that Jinyi Wei commanded Tian Ergeng to have that attitude, what is it that I am a Jinyi Wei Qianhu!

After a short time, the door was opened again, and the old man glanced at Zhou Zhenglong, and said lightly: "My lord is invited, this lord please come in." ”

After listening to the old man's words, Zhou Zhenglong suddenly understood, this is to let himself go in alone! Turning back to the man behind him, he said, "You guys are waiting here." ”

Zhou Zhenglong, who followed the old man into the small courtyard, was a little surprised, because he saw a new waterwheel, and one end of the waterwheel was connected to a bamboo pipe. As the waterwheel rotates, the water from the pond slowly flows into the bamboo pipes. The clear water flowed slowly, slowly flowing to a place that Zhou Zhenglong could not see.

If it is said that the respect for Xu Guangqi just now is because of Tian Ergeng's advice, then at this time it is a real respect from the heart, Zhou Zhenglong has not read many books, but he also knows some allusions. At this time, he suddenly felt that this Xu Guangqi was Mr. Zhuge who lived in seclusion in Wollongong, and such people must be capable people.

But Zhou Zhenglong didn't think he was Liu Bei, and he didn't know what the result would be if he came here this time.

Following the old man into a small wooden building, Zhou Zhenglong was even more sure that there was a master living here, because he saw a map, which was the territory map of the entire Ming Dynasty. He had the honor to see it there in Tian Ergeng, but he didn't expect it to be here, and it looked bigger than Tian Ergeng.

"Wait a minute, my lord, I'll go and invite our master." The old man took Zhou Zhenglong into the first floor of the small building, paused slightly, and said softly.

"Excuse me, old man." As the saying goes, the prime minister's seven-grade official in front of the door, this Mr. Xu is so extraordinary, he will definitely soar in the near future!

When Zhou Zhenglong was looking at the map in a daze, a voice startled him, and he quickly pulled out the embroidered spring knife on his waist.

"Stupid, stupid." didn't seem to pay attention to Zhou Zhenglong, and the strange voice continued to shout.

Looking at the voice, Zhou Zhenglong was stunned for a moment, because it was actually a bird that was speaking, a bird he had never seen before. The whole body is colorful, with a curved beak, and it looks beautiful.

Seeing Zhou Zhenglong staring at himself, the bird flapped its wings and shouted loudly: "Stupid, stupid, what to see, what to see." ”

Zhou Zhenglong didn't expect this bird to scold people, what kind of bird is there in a real place, and the birds around capable people are so powerful. Although he had seen a talking starling before, he was far from this bird.

When Zhou Zhenglong looked at the bird curiously, the bead curtain was lifted, and an old man walked in and scolded the bird: "Beast, shut up." As if he was very afraid of the old man, the bird muttered a few times and stopped talking, and looked at the old man cautiously.

"Let the adults laugh, the beasts are not sensible." The old man walked to the side and sat down slowly, looked at Zhou Zhenglong with a smile, and said, "Zhou Qianhu, sit down and talk!" ”

Zhou Zhenglong didn't dare to hold it up, so he thanked him before sitting down. As for Xu Guangqi, Tian Ergeng told him that he was a Jinshi who was born in Shu Jishi and was likely to become a cabinet minister. Naturally, it is impossible to be polite to a Jinyi Wei Qianhu, I am afraid that even if he sees Tian Ergeng, he will not have a straight eye.

At this time, Zhou Zhenglong was already flattered to be able to get a seat, and thanked Xu Guangqi again and again.

Seeing Zhou Zhenglong sitting down, Xu Guangqi said slowly: "I don't know what happened to Zhou Qianhu this time?" The old man is a man from the mountains and wilderness, but he is also law-abiding, I don't know where he needs to work in brocade clothes and pro-army? "But there are very few civil officials in the Ming Dynasty who like factory guards, except for those who are tied to factory guards, of course. Xu Guangqi, as a serious Jinshi, naturally has no good impression of Jinyiwei.

"Lord Xu said with a smile, I was ordered by Lord Tian Er, the commander of the Jinyi Guard, to see Mr. Xu, Lord Tian asked me to bring you something, and I need to meet Mr. Xu" Although Xu Guangqi's attitude towards himself was very bad, Zhou Zhenglong did not show it, and still smiled lightly. Zhou Zhenglong has long been accustomed to the attitude of these civil officials.

While speaking, Zhou Zhenglong took out a wooden box in his sleeve, a long wooden box. Although it is made of wood, you can tell at first glance that it is not ordinary. The carvings on it are particularly exquisite, and although I don't know what kind of wood it is, it can also be seen that it is very precious.

Seeing that Zhou Zhenglong put the box on the table, Xu Guangqi did not reach out to take it, but said lightly: "Zhou Qianhu, the old man is a mountain and a wild villager, please take back such a valuable thing!" I don't have anything I can do to help you. ”

Xu Guangqi's words were already a little angry, and it was very polite to say angry words.

Seeing Xu Guangqi's appearance, Zhou Zhenglong knew that he had misunderstood, and hurriedly said: "Mr. Xu misunderstood, this thing was brought by Lord Tian for others, not that our Jinyiwei has something to ask you." ”

Xu Guangqi's expression kept changing, and he finally glanced at the box on the table, and said seriously: "Zhou Qianhu, you said that this was brought by someone else, so who is this person?" What's in this box? ”

Seeing Xu Guangqi asking, Zhou Zhenglong could only shake his head and smile bitterly, how did he know what was in it, and he didn't know who brought it in. After so many years in officialdom, Zhou Zhenglong deeply understands that sometimes knowing more is not necessarily a good thing, and many times those who die first know more.

After a slight sigh, Zhou Zhenglong said: "Mr. Xu, this thing was personally handed over to you by Lord Tian, and I didn't dare to open it privately." In addition, about the owner of this thing, Lord Luo said, as long as you open it, you will know. ”

Seeing Zhou Zhenglong say this, Xu Guangqi nodded slowly, glanced at the old servant behind him, and said, "Take it!" ”

Seeing that the old servant handed over the things to Xu Guangqi's hands, Zhou Zhenglong's heart suddenly returned to his stomach, and he said, "Mr. Xu, let's do it!" Let's wait outside! What do you call me? ”

For this incident, Zhou Zhenglong knew the seriousness, and Tian personally assigned it and repeatedly told him to keep it secret, which was obviously an extremely confidential matter, and he didn't want to be wiped out as soon as he returned to the capital.

"Zhou Qianhu should stay! A gentleman must say to others, the old man is above board, and there is nothing to see no one. "Xu Guangqi has been up and down all his life, and he can naturally see Zhou Zhenglong's thoughts, but he will never let this person hide out, sometimes people with common secrets are reliable.