In the private room on the second floor, there are four people: Li Jing, Er Gazi, Ma Hongji, and Ma Hongxin.

Jin San just sat with him for a short while, and then went to take charge of the spoon himself.

However, what surprised Li Jing slightly: although this Jin San only sat with him for a short time and didn't say a few words, he secretly glanced at him from time to time, and there was resentment and restraint in his eyes.

Li Jing couldn't help but wonder: Could it be that this Jin San was also victimized by the bandit alliance when it attacked the village?

Thinking of this, Li Jing implicitly asked what was going on with Jin San's leg?

Li Jing smiled bitterly and shook his head and didn't speak, but Ma Hongxin on the side was really straightforward, especially when facing his own people, what did he really say.

After glancing at Li Jing, he immediately poured it all out.

Sure enough, it was the same as Li Jing's analysis.

Don't look at the inconvenience of this man named Jin San, but when it comes to the most trusted person in Ma Hongji's heart, this person is tied for first place with the old housekeeper.

The old housekeeper has stayed in the Ma family all his life, serving Ma Hongji's father and son for two generations, and his loyalty and ability are naturally not enough.

And this man named Jin San is a spiritual symbol that Ma Hongji personally held up, or the expectation that Ma Hongji erected for his subordinates - a reward and encouragement for those who are loyal to Ma Hongji.

A few years ago, Ma Hongji was accidentally robbed by bandits, and the two sides fought for a word. The bandits had been prepared for a long time and caught Ma Hongji and the others by surprise, and Ma Hongji suffered heavy casualties on his side.

And after Ma Hongji broke through, the people around him died and scattered, and there were only two guards left.

Another guard went to lure the bandits away, but Jin San was slightly injured in the leg on his back, and Ma Hongji, who couldn't run, hid in a very inconspicuous small cave nearby.

Because after the bandits found out that they were fooled, they searched carefully in the vicinity for three whole days, and the two Mahomon guitars hid for three days.

At that time, Jin San was carrying a big water bladder, but he only brought two steamed buns, which was not enough to eat.

Ma Hongji also talks about righteousness, one steamed bun per person.

I relied on a steamed bun in three days, and I was very hungry. Who knows, on the third day, Jin San handed Ma Hongji a steamed bun again.

It turned out that Jin San was reluctant to eat it, so he secretly hid this steamed bun.

Ma Hongji ate this steamed bun with tears at that time, but put the last bit in Jin San's hand, and vowed: In the future, Jin San only needs to take this steamed bun to himself, but if he asks for something, he agrees!

Three days later, Mrs. Zhang personally brought people to defeat the bandits and save the two.

Since then, Jin San has become Ma Hongji's hardcore confidant.

Later, Li Jing led the bandit alliance to attack Majiapo Village, Jin San fought bravely to kill the enemy, seeing that the bandits were about to hit Mafu, but two bandits climbed over the wall, Jin San immediately killed one with one shot, and the other was only injured by Jin San, but raised his gun to the two little masters. At the critical moment, Jin San used his body to block in front of the two young masters, but the bandit's marksmanship was not very good, and he only injured Jin San's left leg before he died, and since then, Jin San's leg has been a little lame.

And a cripple can't be Ma Hongji's captain of the guard no matter what, so he has to retire early.

At that time, Ma Hongji asked Jin San in public what reward he wanted, and Jin San, who didn't come back to his senses for a while, said stupidly no. It was the old housekeeper on the side who kept giving him a look, and he understood: After Ma Hongji's location was defeated and the bandits were retired, he couldn't wait to ask this question in public, to show everyone: everyone see, the people under my hands are loyal to me, and I, Ma Hongji, am worthy of everyone's loyalty, even if he is injured and disabled, I will arrange a satisfactory result for him, and I will never let everyone casualty me in vain.

So, Jin San had to say that he had no other hobbies, just to be greedy.

And Ma Hongji was really atmospheric, and on the spot, he gave his restaurant in the village, along with the cook and the shopkeeper, to Jin Sanbu, and gave Jin 300 yuan as start-up capital - because of the special geographical location, coupled with the large population, and Ma Hongji did not allow others to open restaurants in the village and its surroundings, therefore, the only restaurant in the village is very hot. But he still gave it to Jin San without hesitation, it can be seen that Ma Hongji, who can afford to take it and put it down, not for money, but only for the purpose, is definitely a person who does great things.

At least he has some of the necessary conditions to do great things: mentality, ability, vision and experience, and what he lacks is just luck.

"Oh yes! Why didn't you say it earlier?" Li Jing said as he stood up in shock, "No! I have to apologize to him first." ”

Ma Hongji is really a good person, so he quickly got up and grabbed Li Jing and said, "Lao Li, there's no need for this." As I said earlier, the past is written off, and now, there is no need to do it again. ”

Li Jing naturally understands that 'face is given by others, but he loses it himself.' Although Li Jing has words and even such actions, the sincerity that he should show must be shown, especially for Ma Hongji, it must be shown. After all, Ma Hongji is the soil emperor of Majiapo Village, and he must pay attention to both influence and ability...... To put it bluntly, if you want to complete the task and stay peacefully in Majiapo Village, personally, you must first obtain Ma Hongji's understanding and help, and then you can go step by step, otherwise, you will definitely have a bad thing. That's why Li Jing was so generous, and gave Ma Hongji a heavy gift as soon as they met.

Of course, the results were really good - Ma Hongji was really helpful.

"Lao Li, after all, I was wrong back then, and the mistakes I made must be made up by myself, otherwise I ......"

Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Li Jing while pressing to sit down: "Lao Li, you sit down first, in this matter, you just listen to me...... At most, when it was time to drink, you gave Ma San a toast and apologized at that time. ”

"But ......"

"It's nothing, don't worry, Ma San is a good man who can afford to put it down. After speaking, he also glanced at Li Jing, and Li Jing sat down with a puzzled expression.

"Lao Li, don't blame me for speaking straight, I really think of you as a friend, so I said that. ”

Li Jing immediately smiled and said, "Since they are friends, naturally they have something to say." ”

"Actually, there is some truth in what Ermao said just now, you should really choose a breakthrough first, so that it is easy for other villagers to accept, otherwise, as Ermao said, 'No one else accepts your apology, if he accepts, wouldn't it be a slap in everyone's face and can't get along with everyone?'" Speaking of this, Li Jing glanced at Ma Hongxin, who was listening attentively, and said lightly: "Of course, this is no wonder for you, after all, you are not familiar with the villagers and the situation in the village, and it is natural that you can't find a breakthrough." ”

Ma Hongxin was a little annoyed: You two talk, what do you think I do? And, with your words, don't you say that it's my problem? ’

Of course, Ma Hongxin, who was outspoken, stopped doing it, and immediately glared at Ma Hongji and asked, "Brother, what do you think of me doing this?"

"Lao Li is not familiar with the village's invitation, and it is inevitable that there will be some small mistakes, but you are not familiar with it either?" Ma Hongji said angrily: "Don't you know all day long about swords and guns, and when you encounter something, you can't think about it?"

"This ...... I didn't have time to think about it. After muttering, Ma Hongxin lowered his head, picked up the teacup, and drank tea to hide his embarrassment.

However, Ergazi on the side kindly added some tea to him, which made Ma Hongxin look at him with some gratitude.

"I don't blame Comrade Hongxin, it's because I didn't think it through. Li Jing naturally couldn't throw all the responsibility on others, so he immediately smiled and said: "But, Lao Ma, since you have said so, then you don't bother the two masters for anything, just bother you to give you pointers?"

Ma Hongji smiled and said, "Didn't I bring you here?"

Li Jing was stunned for a moment, and then came to his senses.

In terms of identity, Jin San was the life-saving benefactor of Ma Hongji and his whole family, and he tried his best to protect the people of Ma Mansion many times, which can be described as loyal, and he is definitely the object of emulation by those who come after.

In terms of status, Jin San was the captain of the village guard back then, and he was the confidant of Ma Hongji's henchmen.

In terms of prestige, not to mention the Jin San back then, only that the current Jin San was picked up by Ma Hongji, and he wanted to be a model for his subordinates, which was naturally very prestigious...... To put it bluntly, with him taking the lead, he can naturally play a guiding role in some people, and what Li Jing lacks most now is such a breakthrough.

In terms of injuries, although Jin San was not killed, he was lame, and his personal image and life, as well as the future, will definitely change greatly...... To put it mildly, if it weren't for the reward of being a marquis like Ma Hongji, Jin San's life would be absolutely difficult now. Therefore, when it comes to hatred, Jin San can definitely rank among the top three in the whole village in terms of grief and indignation about Li Jing's events back then.

On the other hand, as long as a breakthrough can be opened from Jin San, it will make the alliance formed by the villagers subconsciously refuse Li Jing's apology to collapse in an instant.

Not to mention anything else, everyone saw that even Jin San had forgiven Li Jing and others for the evil things they had done back then, so what was his little hatred?

In this way, the same situation will be formed as it is now, but it is just reversed: as long as the vast majority of people accept it, then, even if there are a very small number of people who resist in their hearts, they have to accept it because of their feelings, at least, they will be like this on the surface, otherwise, it is equivalent to not giving face to the neighbors: we have all accepted the sincere apologies of others, and you hold on tightly, which is not only a slap in the face, but also a small belly.

"I didn't say it, come on! Old horse, I'll replace the wine with tea, and I will toast you. Saying that, Li Jing stood up with the teacup, saluted Ma Hongji with tea with both hands, and said, "Everything is in this cup of tea." !"

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Afterwards, a few people talked about something else, as if nothing had happened.

Soon, Jin San personally took Xiao Er and came up with wine and food......