"What's wrong?" Wen Yinan asked.

"Why is there a lotus flower engraved on this sword, it doesn't look like a sword used by men, but it looks like it is used by us." Lin Hong said.

"Well, if Sister Hong likes it, how about my brother give you one in a few days? It's not early, go back quickly, otherwise, Uncle Lin should be worried about it again. Wen Yinan said.

"Okay then." Lin Hong handed the sword to Wen Yinan and said with a smile: "I remember what my brother promised." ”

"Ah, I'll help you find a place to bury this damn mad dog, right?" Lin Hong turned around and wanted to leave, but at a glance he saw the corpse of a mad dog lying on the street, so he said.

"No need, this is easy to do, you go back, don't dirty Sister Hong's hands." Wen Yinan said. Lin Hong couldn't help but smile when she heard this, and turned to leave.

Wen Yinan saw that Lin Hong had gone far away, and was about to go to his yard to get a cart and a shovel, but when he saw that the merchant who had just escaped came to Wen Yinan, he hugged his fists in shock and thanked him: "Oh, thank you for saving me." ”

"Nothing, no effort. The merchant's brother isn't hurt, is he? Wen Yinan returned the salute.

"It's okay, it's okay, it's good to be fast. Dare to ask Childe's name? The merchant said.

"Brother Merchant, don't be polite, my name is Wen Yinan." Wen Yinan said.

"Oh, could it be the famous Wen Da Catcher of the Security Mansion?" The merchant asked.

"I've long since stopped catching heads." Wen Yinan said.

"Oh, I have admired the name for a long time, and it is really the first sword in Jiangnan, and the shot is really amazing, and the name is well deserved, and the little merchant has seen it this time. Jiang He, a small merchant, will repay his life-saving grace in the future. Childe took his leave. After a series of words, the merchant hugged Wen Yinan and said goodbye, then turned around and ran into the opposite alley.

Wen Yinan returned home, said hello to his mother, and took tools to get the body of the mad dog to the village north of the field and buried it.

Wen Yinan pushed a small cart and walked home, and saw a shepherd driving a flock of sheep back to the village not far away.

"How many sons and grandsons, in their prime,

A few slender and beautiful girls, charming and beautiful.

Mandarin ducks playing in the water in a dream,

Wake up to a cold wave.

Yesterday's flowers were red and willow green, and the garden was full of spring,

Today, the loess slope is high, and a pile of barren hills is submerged.

Could it be that the real thing is,

There are thousands of good things in the world, but love is difficult.

The love is gone, and the heart is scorched.

The cold and summer are handed over, and they are tormented.

What like the falling phoenix on the slope,

Except for the crown, there is no concern, but it is happy. ”

"Brother Gong!" Wen Yinan shouted at the shepherd.

This shepherd's name is Gong Zhao, who is talented in literature, and once passed the imperial examination to the magistrate of Fengjiang County, but was secretly made bad by an official eunuch of the Security Mansion, and he was replaced by force.

Gong Zhao knew that the world was dark, and since then he has been disheartened by this career.

"Oh, Wen Zhutou, what are you doing here?" Gong Zhao had already come to Wen Yinan as he spoke.

"Bury the dog." Wen Yinan said.

"Wen Zhutou, is this again for the people?" Gong Zhao quipped.

"Brother Gong, don't make fun of me." Wen Yinan said with a smile.

When Wen Yinan returned home, Wen's mother happily filled a big bowl of steaming braised pork and two bowls of sweet potato corn porridge back and forth, put a few dishes on the side dishes, and took a few large white flour buns to put on the small kang table, beckoning Wen Yinan to quickly wash her hands and eat.

Wen Yinan took off his saber, washed it with water, wiped it carefully with a piece of cloth, and gently put it on the kang head, and then came to the basin to wash his hands and face.

Mother and son sat cross-legged on both sides of the kang table while eating and laughing, which was really a rare joy.

I saw that Mother Wen took a large piece of meat and put it on the plate in front of Yinan and said, "This meat was given by your Uncle Lin before the holiday." By the way, Yinan, it's been another year, and you're a year older, so it's time to consider marrying a daughter-in-law. ”

Wen Yinan said: "Mother, you don't have to worry about it, Yinan knows it, ah." ”

After breakfast the next day, Wen Yinan was cleaning the courtyard, and suddenly heard someone knocking on the courtyard door, Wen Yinan opened the door and saw that it was Gong Zhao.

"Hey, Brother Gong didn't go to herd sheep today?" Wen Yinan asked.

"I didn't go, I have something to discuss with you." Gong Zhao said.

It turned out that in the past year, there was a great flood in the south and a severe drought in the north, and there was no harvest of crops in many places, although the imperial court allocated some relief grain, it was only a drop in the bucket, and in the process of releasing grain, the local officials took it by skill, and finally there was very little grain left in the hands of the people.

In many places, there was even a tragic scene of people dying of starvation, and after entering the autumn and winter, thieves were everywhere, and the soldiers were in chaos, and the people were struggling to make a living.

The boundary near Fengyuan County can also be regarded as blessed by the heavens, and it has not been affected by natural disasters, but in recent days, many refugees from other places have flowed in, and it is rumored that there are rogues who have invaded, and although the officials of all parties have done their best to oppress and exploit the people, they are timid and have nothing to do about the bandits.

In view of this, many villages have formed self-defense forces to protect their safety.

Gong Zhao came here to discuss this matter with Wen Yinan. Because Wen Yinan had been the head catcher of the Security Mansion and had a stunt, a long sword was invincible, Gu Gong Zhao intended to let Wen Yinan come out as a leader and organize a self-defense force.

Wen Yinan was full of enthusiasm and wanted to do something vigorous for the people and the country with his ability, and he didn't want to spend a lot of time in the Security Mansion in the past few years. Those who are officials do not make decisions for the people, they only know how to oppress the people, collect money, and some even collude with officials and bandits for unknown interests, and harm one party, and the common people dare not speak out.

Gradually, Wen Yinan's enthusiasm cooled down, and he felt deeply disheartened, especially the duel with Fang Shuyun, which deeply touched his heart.

Therefore, Wen Yinan finally got tired of the sword dispute, threw his sword in the river, and made up his mind to resign from his mission and want to live in seclusion in a mountain village and live a leisurely life in a farmhouse that does not care about the world, plows early and crops late.

This time, Gong Zhao once again mentioned the matter of sword guards to him, and it was really quiet and the wind did not stop.

"Brother Gong, you know that I have abandoned martial arts for many days, and I don't want to ask about this matter anymore." Wen Yinan excused.

"Yinan, protecting the family and defending the people is not a matter of the rivers and lakes. Besides, yesterday I heard that you were dancing with a sword again. Gong Zhao said.

Wen Yinan pondered for a long time and said, "Okay, Brother Gong, let me think about it again." ”

Seeing this, Gong Zhao couldn't be reluctant, so he had to clench his fists and leave.

Wen Yinan went back to the house and said to his mother: "Mother, I'll go to the county seat, come back in the evening, don't wait for me for lunch." ”

Mother Wen asked, "I just came back, what are you going to do in the county seat?" ”

Wen Yinan said: "There is something wrong, don't worry, I will be back one night." With that, he packed up and led his horse out of the door.

But it is said that nearly an hour, Wen Yinan came to the county seat, during the Spring Festival, the streets are particularly lively, there are storytellers, singers, tricksters, monkeys, etc., which makes people dizzy.

Wen Yinan led the horse to walk around and came to the street shop where swords, guns, swords and sticks were sold, and looked along a long shop stall, but saw that the swords and guns were shining, the swords and halberds were shining, and there were all kinds of weapons.

Suddenly, Wen Yinan was attracted by a person standing on the side of the street. But seeing that this man was holding a long sword in both hands, and a straw was stuck in the hilt, it was obviously a sword seller.

But when he saw that the man was dressed and dressed, he did not look like a trader.

This man's brocade robe had silk sleeves, and although the clothes were dirty and old, they could be judged to be of excellent satin sewing. Looking at his face, his face is like a crown of jade, his eyes are like meteors, his eyebrows are like lying silkworms, and he is very handsome, but he looks like a son and son of a rich family.

Wen Yinan stepped forward and said, "May I ask Mr. who sells swords?" ”

The man didn't answer, only nodded slightly.

Wen Yinan said: "Sir, can you take a look at the sword with me." ”

The man still didn't answer, but sighed softly and handed the sword to Wen Yinan.

Wen Yinan took the long sword and gently drew it, but when he saw the cold light flashing, a chill came to his eyes. In particular, the few plum blossoms engraved on the sword body attracted Wen Yinan's attention, and he counted them, a total of seven, and couldn't help but gasp.