Chapter Forty-Eight: Wednesday Fears the Sword (I)

It is said that Niu Gao saw Brother Yue's move, Yang Zaixing and Luo Yanqing were so impressed that they threw themselves to the ground, and their hearts were overjoyed. I wanted to show off in front of the two again, but the two rode away.

"Big brother, you came at a good time. How did you know I was here? Niu Gao asked.

"You reckless man, you almost got into trouble. How did I explain to you when I went out? How do you take my words as wind in your ears? If you have three strengths and two weaknesses, how can I explain them to your mother? Yue Fei asked.

Niu Gao smiled and said, "Big brother, it's only this once, not an example." ”

"Brothers, hear me! If I act recklessly next time, then I will not recognize this brother. Yue Fei said solemnly.

"Obey the punishment of the eldest brother, and there will be no complaints." Niu Gao is submissive.

"Niu Gao, you are too disagreeable, causing the brothers to look for you everywhere, if we hadn't gone back to the apartment and asked the shopkeeper, we wouldn't have known where you were? This time I almost lost my surname, you have to learn a lesson. Zhang Xian said.

"Big brother, just now I saw that the two teenagers had swords hanging from their waists, how majestic. Our brothers only have a sword, and when they go out, they don't carry a sword on their bodies, how can they look like people who practice martial arts? Why don't we take advantage of our free time to go to the streets and see where there are swords for sale? ”

"Good! I wanted to buy a sword, but I didn't have the chance. Big brother is also here today, let's go look for it together? Zhang Xianxin happily agreed.

"As a martial artist, swords are indispensable, and I didn't mention it because I had no money left. Since the brothers want to buy it, I will accompany you to see it. Yue Fei said.

"Big brother, if you buy the best one, I will pay the bill for as many taels of silver as you need." Wang Gui said.

"Alright then, let's go ahead and have a look." Yue Fei said.

The brothers happily followed Brother Yue on the street, talking and laughing all the way. When they came to a sword shop and saw many swords hanging in the shop, the brothers walked in.

"Shopkeeper, take out the best sword in your store and take a look, our brother wants to buy it." Yue Fei said.

The shopkeeper took out all the best swords in the store, put them on the counter and said, "Guest, these swords are the best in the store, you can choose for yourself." ”

Yue Fei looked at these swords and saw that they were all ordinary goods, and there was no good sword, so he said to his brothers: "These swords are only worthy of cutting tofu, there is no good steel fire, let's go to another house to have a look." ”

The brothers left the sword shop, turned an alley, and came to another street, where there were many shops, some of them were doing brisk business, some of them were light. When I came to a store, I saw a few antiques inside, and there were calligraphy and paintings of celebrities and a few swords hanging on the walls.

Yue Fei saw that this shop was collecting antiques, maybe there were good swords, so he walked in.

As soon as the store saw the customer coming, he quickly got up to greet him and said with a smile on his face: "Ladies and gentlemen, please take a seat, do you want to buy something at our store?" ”

"We want to buy a few good swords, I wonder if there are any in the store? If there is, there will be a Lao shopkeeper to take it out and let our brothers choose it themselves. Yue Fei said.

When the shopkeeper heard this, he said in a loud voice: "Yes, yes, yes, the sword in this store is the best in Bianjing, and it should be like that." ’”

With that, he took out a few dusty swords from the back room, cleaned them up, and sent them over.

Zhang Xian, Tang Huai, and Wang Gui took it to see that it was indeed a good sword, and they each picked a good sword.

Yue Fei took the sword and looked at the tip of the sword, then took it out and looked at the steel fire of the sword blade, shook his head and put it down.

"What? Don't have a bite to like? The shopkeeper asked suspiciously.

"If these swords are used by the prince and grandson to wear, they are definitely good swords, if they are used to kill the enemy in battle for self-defense, and are used to stabilize the country, wouldn't it be a big mistake?" Yue Fei said.

The shopkeeper listened, didn't say a word, and took out the best and best swords in the store for Yue Fei to choose, Yue Fei chose and chosen, but there was still no favorite sword.

"Shopkeepers, if there is a good one, take it out and take a look, and the price will be respected; If not, then say goodbye first and come back another day. Yue Fei said and left.

"Look at this person's extraordinary weapon, it must be a piece of material for practicing martial arts, why don't I take the family heirloom sword and lend him a look, and see if he can tell the origin of the sword." The shopkeeper pondered in his heart.

"There is a sword, but I keep it at home, and it is a family heirloom in my family. I see that the guest officer is a person who does great things, so I will meet your requirements and let you see the goods. The shopkeeper said.

Yue Fei listened to it and was full of joy.

"How far is it to the house?" Yue Fei asked.

"Not far, just ahead. My brother is behind, so I'll ask him to accompany you. The shopkeeper said.

"Thank you so much. If my eldest brother takes a fancy to it, you can pay as much as you want. Wang Gui said.

The shopkeeper then ordered the runner to call the second shopkeeper to come out.

"Brother, what are your instructions for calling my younger brother?" The second shopkeeper asked.

"This prime minister wants to buy a good sword, and he doesn't like all the swords in the store, he must be an expert, you take them to the house to see the sword."

The second shopkeeper agreed, arched his hand, and took Yue Fei and the others out of the store.

Yue Fei looked at the second shopkeeper carefully, but saw him: wearing a square scarf, a blue robe, red boots on his feet, and a golden fan of Concubine Xiang in his hand, he was graceful and elegant.

The group walked more than two miles and came to a village courtyard, with weeping willows outside the door, low stone walls, and two fence gates. The second shopkeeper stepped forward and knocked lightly on the door, and a little boy opened the door.

The second shopkeeper brought everyone into the cottage and sat down.

The little boy brought tea.

Yue Fei and the others had used tea, and the second shopkeeper asked, "Please ask the rank and honorable surname?" Where is your hometown? ”

"A native of Tangyin County, Xiaxiangzhou, his surname is Yue, his name is Fei, and his name is Pengju." Yue Fei said.

"I have admired the daimyo for a long time." The second shopkeeper said.

"This is Zhang Xian of Huang County in the Daimyo Mansion, this is Tang Huai, this is Wang Gui, and the three of them are all friends from the same township." Yue Fei introduced.

Niu Gao saw that the eldest brother introduced Tang Huai to them, so he took over the conversation and reported to his family: "My name is Niu Gao, from Shaanxi." ”

"This brother's surname is in love, he is straightforward and fast-talking, and he is a rare good person." The second shopkeeper said with a smile.

"This brother of mine is like that, although he is a little short-tempered, he is also cheerful in his speech." Yue Fei said.

"Dare to ask Mr. Honorable Surname?" Yue Fei asked.

"Guess first, I'll go get the sword and show you." The second shopkeeper said with a wry smile.

Yue Fei looked up at the calligraphy and paintings on the wall, and said, "This is a collection house, and the paintings on this wall are all ancient paintings, which are quite valuable." This person's original surname was Zhou. ”

When Tang Huai heard this, he was surprised: "How did the eldest brother say that this person's surname is Zhou?" Why are you so sure? ”

"It was this couplet on the wall that told me. You see: Shanglian: Liuying Spring Horse Test; Downlink: Tiger generals talk about soldiers at night. This couplet was given to Zhou Dewei by King Li Jin of the Tang Dynasty. That's why I said his surname was Zhou. Yue Fei said.

"It doesn't matter if his surname is Zhou or not, you will know when you come out and ask." Niu Gao said.

As he spoke, the second shopkeeper came out with a sword and placed it on the table.

"Ladies and gentlemen, can you guess what your surname is?" The second shopkeeper asked.

"Surname Zhou." Niu Gao is quick to talk.

The second shopkeeper was surprised when he heard this: "I didn't expect that there were really masters among them." ”