Chapter 303: Lu Ba
Early in the morning, a light rain suddenly came.
After the rain, the weather became a little muggy.
Xiaoman is approaching, and it is the season of sowing rice. In China, there is a saying that rice in the south and wheat in the north. But in fact, this wheat is a foreign product, and rice is the real staple food in China. Even in the north, there are still many places where rice is grown. Every year around Xiaoman, the rain is the most frequent and intensive, and it is also a good season for seedlings in tea.
This year's Xiaoman, it seems that the rain is very abundant.
Yang Shouwen was dressed in white, wearing a scarf on his head, a brocade belt around his waist, and a pair of thin boots waiting on his feet.
He straddled the nine swords at his waist, but in his hand he held a folding fan made of wenge wood, and walked slowly along the bank of the Yunqu River.
The folding fan is an item he has made in the past few days.
According to legend, folding fans only appeared in the Song Dynasty. It's just that Yang Shouwen really doesn't like to use tails, so he found someone to make a hundred white paper fans made of wenge. On the front of the folding fan is a picture of Tianjin Xiaoyue. The author of the picture is a teenager who is only nineteen years old. Don't underestimate this young man, in later generations, he is famous.
The young man's name is Wu Daozi, and now he is learning calligraphy with He Zhizhang.
That's right, it is that Wu Daozi, Wu Daozi who has the reputation of 'painting saint' in later generations.
It's just that Wu Daozi's reputation is not obvious now, and he is just a shy teenager. When Yang Shouwen learned his name, he immediately asked him to paint, and the inscription said that in the second year of the Daozi Holy Calendar and the bronze horse Mo gave Yang Qingzhi, saying that it was to be used as a commemoration.
On the back of the folding fan is Zhang Xu's cursive "Qingping Tune".
It was not the Qingping tune that Yang Shouwen made at the General Immortal Meeting, but the Qingping tune he made with Yang Youniang in Changping that year.
Yesterday, he got the news and found Lu Shusheng. That is, the fake Wang He who once impersonated the Changping County Order.
No, Yang Shouwen left Tongma Mo with Yang Jasmine and Yang Cunzhong early in the morning and went straight to Renfeng Fang.
This Renfeng Fang is located on the south bank of Luoshui, near Jianchun Gate.
Luoyang City after the rain is wet. As the temperature rises, it looks a little humid and muggy.
After the three of them walked into Renfeng Fang, Yang Cunzhong led the way in front and soon came to the mouth of an alley.
"Ah Lang, then Lu Ba lives here."
Lu Ba is the name of Lu Shusheng. His real name is Lu Chengzhi, and because of his family's eighth, people who know him call him Lu eight.
The pavement of the alley is muddy and there is still standing water.
Yang Cunzhong led the way in front. The three of them cautiously walked into the alley and stopped outside the door of a house at the end of the alley.
"Are you sure he's home?"
"Well, I heard that his wife was sick, and she took care of her at home for the past two days, so she didn't come out."
Yang Shouwen nodded and motioned for Yang Cunzhong to step forward and knock on the door.
After a while, I heard a milky voice from behind the door: "Who is it?" ”
"It should be Lu Ba's daughter."
Yang Shouwen nodded, still motioning for Yang Cunzhong to respond.
"I'm looking for Lu Hachiro. Is he at home? ”
"Daddy, there's someone out there looking for you."
After a while. Footsteps came, and a slightly familiar voice came from inside, "Who is looking for me?" ”
As he spoke, the door opened.
A familiar face appeared in front of Yang Shouwen.
Well, familiar faces!
Compared with Wang He Wang Xianzun of Changping. Lu Balang is a little less official, and he looks more kind.
He was dressed in a washed gray robe with a gentle smile on his face.
It's just that when he saw Yang Shouwen standing behind Yang Cunzhong, the smile on his face suddenly disappeared. Shows a look of fear.
Behind him was a girl about five or six years old with pigtails.
"Wang Xianzun, don't come unharmed."
Yang Shouwen bowed slightly and smiled at Lu Shusheng.
Lu Chengzhi deserved to be the person who had pretended to be the county magistrate for three years, and after the initial panic, he quickly regained his calm.
"I never thought that it was the immortals who came to the humble house, please come in quickly."
"Huh?"
At this time, Yang Jasmine, who was standing beside Yang Shouwen, also recognized Lu Chengzhi and couldn't help but let out a soft snort.
He was about to speak, but was stopped by Yang Shouwen.
"Cunzhong, you and Jasmine are guarding outside, and I'll go in and talk to Lu Balang."
"Whoa!"
After all, Yang Cunzhong has only been following Yang Shouwen for a short time, and some things are not easy for him to know. But Yang Jasmine is different! In his heart, Ah Lang is the biggest. Most importantly, Yang Jasmine is obedient. As long as I have spoken to him, he will not show his mouth.
"So Jasmine is there, too."
"It's Jasmine Yang."
Yang Jasmine replied innocently and corrected Lu Chengzhi's slip of the tongue.
Lu Chengzhi laughed and said, "That's right, it's Yang Jasmine." ”
As he spoke, he took the girl by the hand and made a way out of the way. Yang Shouwen walked into the room, swept his eyes, and saw the room clearly.
The house is small and old, but it looks neat.
A main hall separated by a screen, behind which is an inner room.
"Please take a seat."
Lu Chengzhi first invited Yang Shouwen to sit down, and then brought a cup of boiling water.
"Don't blame me, I rarely have guests here, so I don't have any drinks at home."
Yang Shouwen hurriedly signaled that there was no need to be polite.
"Cub, go inside to talk to A-Niang, and say that I entertain guests."
"Hmm!"
The girl had been hiding behind Lu Chengzhi and looked at Yang Shouwen curiously. Hearing Lu Chengzhi's command, she immediately agreed, and jumped into the inner room.
Yang Shouwen took a sip of water and looked at Lu Chengzhi.
After a while, he suddenly asked, "But I don't know if I should call the county honor, or Lu Ba?" ”
Lu Chengzhi looked calm and said with a smile: "Whether it's Wang He or Lu Ba, it's just a name, and it's good to be a son." ”
"I want to know, how did Wang He die?"
The corners of Lu Chengzhi's mouth curled slightly, and he said softly: "Why do you want to ask this?" ”
"Because, it's important."
Lu Chengzhi pondered for a moment, sighed, and said softly: "Wang He was not killed by me. ”
"Well, I thought of it."
"Four years ago, Wang He and I met in Luoyang...... Actually, it's not an acquaintance. I guess he hired me.
At that time, he was appointed as the magistrate of Changping County with the shadow of the door, but in fact, he was not very valued at home. If he was taken seriously, he would not have been sent to Changping. So at that time, he didn't even have an entourage and staff by his side. I met him by chance. It was also quite speculative, so when he invited me, I agreed. ”
Lu Chengzhi didn't hide anything, and said straight to the point.
His face showed a look of memory.
"Taizong opened the imperial examination, and all the heroes of the world entered the hub.
But in fact, since the late period of Zhenguan, the imperial examination has almost been mastered by nobles and famous families. A person like me who reads a book knows a few words. I have read a few books, but I don't have a lot of money, and I don't have a prominent background, so how difficult it is to get ahead. And I don't want to be attached to the noble family, so I can only find other ways to find a way out.
At that time, I chose Wang He because he had a prominent background.
Even if he is not taken seriously. But I believe that with my talents. It can definitely help Wang He make some achievements. At that time, Wang He will be valued by the family, and I can also rely on his way to enter the official career and achieve my own career. ”
Speaking of this, Lu Chengzhi's face showed a touch of bitterness.
"I just didn't expect that when we crossed Wuhui Ridge, we were attacked by bandits.
Wang He was seriously injured. Not long after I escaped with him, he ...... He died a happy death, but he hurt me. I entrusted almost all my net worth to him, and before leaving Luoyang, I also borrowed a sum of money. He's dead. I didn't know what to do, and it was as if I had lost my soul.
Later, I buried Wang He, and when I was packing his bags, I accidentally found Wang He's seal. ”
When Lu Chengzhi said this, he suddenly stopped, looked at Yang Shouwen and said, "The next thing, presumably Qingzhi can also guess it." ”
"So you had a bold idea, anyway, except for the people of the Wang family, no one knows what Wang He looks like. You are the same age as Wang He, and you hold a seal. The place in Changping is high and the emperor is far away, and the inventory will not be strict. You took Wang He's seal ribbon, impersonated him and went to Changping, and he was my father's boss for three years. ”
Lu Chengzhi smiled and nodded slightly.
"Although Wen Xuan is smart, he is a gentleman.
As for Lu Yongcheng, he has some ability, but he still can't see any flaws. At first, I was scared! But when I found out that no one doubted me, I was relieved. Three years of county order, 2,000 yuan...... Although I have taken a lot, I think that in the three years in Changping, I have also done my best, and I have nothing to owe, do you say yes or no? ”
Yes, Lu Chengzhi is indeed not indebted to Changping.
No matter how he got the two thousand. However, in the past three years, he has managed Changping in an orderly manner, and has helped Changping resist an attack by rebels, so that Changping County will not suffer from the destruction of the city. In this respect, he is qualified.
"Then why did you run later?"
The smile on Lu Chengzhi's face was even stronger, "If you don't run, are you waiting to die?"
In fact, since June last year, the Wang family has been suspicious of me, and there have been many temptations in the letters, so I have been on guard. You said that in the past few months, why did you fight with Lu Yongcheng? If you really want to fight, even if he is the son of the Lu family, how can he be rampant? I just want to use that fighting technique to show that I'm not the kind of person who doesn't eat the fireworks of the world.
Later, Lu Yongcheng suddenly went to Jixian County, and I knew that the matter had been exposed, so I left Changping ahead of schedule.
Previously, I used the money I obtained as a county order to purchase a large number of goods outside the Saiwai.
Then I left Changping and went straight to Fuzhou, where I collected the goods and sent them to Taiyuan for sale. I believe that the people of the Wang family must not have imagined that I would dare to go to Taiyuan. After dealing with those goods in Taiyuan, I returned to Luoyang with the money. In this way, my income became innocent and no one doubted it. ”
Syllable!
Yang Shouwen opened the folding fan all of a sudden, and when he looked at Lu Chengzhi's gaze, he also showed a bit of respect.
This guy is not only bold, but also thoughtful.
He has been the magistrate of Changping County, and he can easily make a perfect 'pass' for himself.
With that pass, he can easily wash away the money from Changping, and then come back to Luoyang to be a rich man.
Thinking of this, Yang Shouwen couldn't help but glance at Lu Chengzhi.
Lu Chengzhi took a sip of water, looked at Yang Shouwen and said: "It's just that I really didn't expect that Yang A, who was under Tiger Valley Mountain back then, suddenly became Yang Qingzhi, who is now famous in Liangjing, an immortal." It's a world of impermanence, and sometimes it's funny to think about. Son, do you know that after I heard that you came to Luoyang, I had a bad premonition. ”
"Oh?"
Yang Shouwen gently shook the folding fan and asked with a smile: "Since that's the case, why don't you leave?"
You got 2,000 guan from Changping, if you change places to live, you will also be happy, why do you still stay in this divine capital? ”
"Do you think I don't want to go?" Lu Chengzhi smiled bitterly, "If it weren't for the clumsy Jing's illness, which is not conducive to walking, I wouldn't have been able to say that I would have arrived in Jiangzuo at this moment." I have no hope of joining the company now, and I can be a rich man in Jiangzuo, and I can be at ease.
In the three years since I left, Clumsy Jing has worked hard, and even took my cub with me.
If she doesn't recover, I won't be able to leave...... So, I was a bit lucky. Luoyang is so big and there are so many people, how could it be so coincidental that you found my traces? I didn't expect it...... This is really a heavenly net. ”
"Eh, how do you say that Skynet is restored?"
Yang Shouwen closed the fan, looked at Lu Chengzhi with a smile and said, "It's better to say that it is more appropriate to meet thousands of miles away." ”
Hearing Yang Shouwen's words, a flash of light flashed in Lu Chengzhi's eyes. (To be continued.) )