The sun sets in the west.

Xiao Worm learned yesterday that Han Zhen was going to entertain the three wealthy gentry in the city tonight, so he hung up a sign on the door early that he would not accept guests.

An ox cart approached slowly, its wheels running over the golden afterglow on the bluestone slabs, making a crisp sound.

In fact, compared to the horse-drawn cart, the ox cart is more stable and comfortable.

Therefore, the vast majority of people will choose ox carts instead of horse-drawn carts when traveling.

The ox cart stopped steadily in front of the door of Zhuo Lou, the blue linen curtain was lifted, and an old Confucian stepped out of the car.

This person is the head of the Wang family, Wang Reopen.

The ancestor of the Wang family is one of the famous seven sects and five surnames, Taiyuan Wang.

In the chaotic times at the end of the Tang Dynasty, Huang Chao brandished a butcher's knife against the family gatekeeper, and one of the branches of the Taiyuan Wang clan took refuge in Yidu, Qingzhou, and settled here.

The foundation of the thousand-year-old family is profound, and after a short period of hibernation, a Wang Zeng was soon cultivated.

Wang Zeng was a miserable youth, his parents died when he was a child, and he was adopted by his uncle.

Uncle saw that he was talented and intelligent, so he cultivated with his heart, Xianping five years, Wang Zeng Lianzhong Sanyuan, as the champion of the official worship Jeju general judgment, and then visited the governor, to wisdom to chase the power of the minister Ding Wei, twice to worship the prime minister, after his death called Wenzheng.

In the eighth year of Jiayou, Wang Zeng ranked first, and Lu Yijian and Cao Wei were able to enjoy the temple court of Song Renzong.

Even, Linji Township, which is under the jurisdiction of Yidu County, was changed to Jingxian Township because Wang Zeng was personally ordered by Song Renzong.

Therefore, although no one in the Wang family has been an official in the court over the years, they still have unparalleled influence in Qingzhou.

As soon as Wang Chongkai stood still, the little worm greeted him and said with a smile: "Wang Yuanwai, please come in quickly!" ”

"Is the county magistrate the most?"

Wang Chongkai asked.

The worm replied, "The county magistrate is still in the future." ”

Hearing this, Wang reopened his slightly raised foot, stepped back on the ground, and chuckled: "In this case, let's wait." ”

At that moment, there was the sound of wheels behind him.

When I turned my head, I saw two ox carts coming together.

When the ox cart stopped, Ma Yanmin and Su Wenhuai stepped down from the cart one after another.

Su Wenhuai's ancestor was a branch of the famous Su taste in the Tang Dynasty, and if he really wants to talk about it, he is also related to Sansu.

However, since the Tang Dynasty, after so many years, five suits have already been released.

And compared with the three Sus, Su Wenhuai's ancestors are better mixed in this vein, Su Yuqi was the prime minister of the Later Han Dynasty, and his son Su Dexiang was also the top student in the Northern Song Dynasty Taizu Jianlong's four-year high school.

It can be seen from a small Yidu County that the family is still a family, even after the turmoil of war, once the world is stable and the dynasty is established, these families will return to the center of the power stage.

Don't look at the reputation of the Wang family and the Su family over the years, it seems to have declined. But if there is no Jin people going south, in a few decades, there will definitely be people like Wang Zeng and Su Dexiang who will lead the family to continue to be brilliant.

A dynasty of flowing water, a family of iron.

Huang Chao had already killed hard enough, but unfortunately he only cut down all the branches and leaves, but did not hurt the roots buried deep in the ground.

Su Wenhuai smiled and said, "Hehe, Brother Fuyang." ”

"Brother Shucun, Brother Degang."

Wang reopened his hand and said in greeting.

"Why doesn't Brother Fuyang go in?" Ma Yanmin asked.

Wang Chongkai smiled and said, "Meng Lang can't do it." ”

Hearing this, Su Wenhuai and Ma Yanmin suddenly realized that the main master had not yet arrived.

Da-da-da-da!

The crisp sound of horses' hooves came from a distance, and the hearts of the three of them sank.

I saw that at the end of the street, a tall figure came on a horse, followed by two riders on the left and right.

Seeing that Han Zhen was still wearing heavy armor at the moment, Wang Chongkai glanced at each other, and they all saw the solemnity in each other's eyes.

It's really a Hongmen feast!

If you want to get through the trick tonight, I'm afraid it's impossible.

Before coming to the restaurant, Han Zhen turned over and dismounted, and under the vibration of the step armor, there was a sound of nail leaf rubbing.

"County magistrate, Zhao Zhizhou."

The three of them greeted each other, and at the same time looked at Han Zhen with vague eyes.

The ancients believed in physiognomy and paid attention to the appearance from the heart.

This is not nonsense, but there is a certain basis, and a person will be accompanied by the changes in his circumstances, experiences, and moods, which will be reflected in his appearance and temperament.

Seeing Han Zhen's handsome face, heroic and domineering, although he was smiling, he exuded a breathtaking spirit, and the three of them couldn't help but be shocked.

Han Zhen arched his hand and said: "Today's official business is busy, and I saw the sun setting in the west, so I hurried here, and I didn't have time to take off my armor and change clothes, so the three members of the staff will forgive me." ”

"Out of the way."

"Official business is important, and the county magistrate does not have to blame himself."

Ma Yanmin and the three waved their hands again and again.

They are all human spirits, how can they not know Han Zhen's intention to go to the banquet with his armor.

Busy with business?

How much time does it take to remove a nail?

Han Zhen said with a smile: "The three members are invited." ”

"The county magistrate pleases first!"

Hearing this, Han Zhen did not shirk and took the lead in walking into the restaurant.

As soon as they entered the door, the little worm immediately greeted them, and the two just glanced at each other, but did not talk about the old on the spot.

This is the first time he has come to his own restaurant, and he can't help nodding secretly when he looks around the hall decoration.

The decoration is very simple, but it is full of fresh and elegant atmosphere.

The fashion of the Song Dynasty was like this, if the decoration was magnificent, it would be disgusted by the guests and tacky.

Led by the worm, the group went straight up to the third floor and entered a private room.

Han Zhen sat on the main seat with a golden sword, and the others also sat down.

Soon, the food and wine that had been prepared were served on a plate.

After arranging the food and drinking and pouring a glass of wine for everyone, the little worm led Dr. Wine out of the private room and closed the door at the same time.

Picking up the wine glass, Han Zhen said loudly: "The three members are all respected sages in Yidu County, and Han Zhen respects the three of them. ”

Wang Chongkai and the three of them didn't dare to hold it up, so they hurriedly raised their wine glasses, and said humbly: "The county magistrate has been promoted, and the old man has spent dozens of years in vain, so he can't be called a great sage." ”

"Drink together!"

After a glass of wine, the atmosphere is slightly better.

Han Zhen made a look, Zhao Ting immediately understood, picked up the wine glass and began to greet the three of them with Wang Chongkai.

This is the reason why he took Zhao Ting to the banquet, to enliven the atmosphere, to get closer to the relationship, so as not to make the banquet too cold.

Everyone pushed the cup and changed the lamp, and talked happily.

Liu Qi kept Han Zhen's words in mind, and from the time he entered the door to the present, he didn't say a word, just buried his head in drinking and eating.

After three rounds of drinking, Ma Yanmin glanced at Liu Qi and asked loudly: "This little Langjun is not the brother of the county magistrate?" ”

Han Zhen introduced with a smile: "His name is Liu Qi, and he is the commander of the cavalry battalion of my Qingzhou Army. His uncle, presumably the three of them should know each other. ”

"Oh?"

Su Wenhuai was interested, and said curiously: "But I don't know who this Xiao Langjun's uncle is?" ”

Han Zhen said unhurriedly: "Qiancheng County Magistrate, Xie Ding!" ”

Xie Ding!

Su Wenhuai's hand holding the chopsticks trembled.

Although Ma Yanmin and Wang Chongkai's faces remained unchanged, they set off turbulent waves in their hearts.

Fuyang Xie's family also voted for thieves?

If you really want to talk about it, the fame of the three of them is only limited to the land of Qingzhou, but the Fuyang Xie family is a real protégé all over the world, and everyone in the entire Great Song Dynasty knows about it.

After coming back to his senses, Su Wenhuai stroked his beard and said: "I and your uncle are friends who have forgotten the year, and when your uncle came to the county town at the end of last year, he also talked about wine. ”

Hearing this, Liu Qi immediately put down the chopsticks in his hand and arched his hand: "I've seen Su Yuanwai." ”

He could have ignored these three people before, but now when he talks about his own parents and his relatives, he must be courteous, this is etiquette.

Su Wenhuai asked again, "Is your father okay?" ”

Talking about his father Liu Zhongwu, Liu Qi's expression darkened, and he shook his head and said: "It's not good, I'm old, I have another old injury, and I had a serious illness last year." ”

Because of the perennial battle in the battle array, the martial artist was already sick when he was old, and Tong Guan had been suppressed everywhere over the years, which caused Liu Zhongwu to be depressed, and he had a serious illness last year, although he saved his life, but his body and bones were getting worse day by day.

Su Wenhuai said: "The northwest is a bitter cold place, and it is not easy for my father to guard the border all the year round. I have a hundred-year-old Ganoderma lucidum at home, and I will give it to your father to make up for your body. ”

Liu Qi refused and said: "There is no shortage of Chinese medicine stones at home, and I have received Su Yuanwai's kindness." ”

Hearing this, Su Wenhuai nodded.

Halfway through the banquet, Han Zhen put down his chopsticks and restrained his smile.

Seeing this scene, Wang Chongkai and the three of them knew that the point was coming, and they all looked at Han Zhen.

Han Zhen said: "This time, I set up a banquet and invited the three members to come here, I want to ask you for a favor." Now that I am in charge of Yidu for the first time, the hearts of the people in the county town are fluctuating, and the three members are highly respected in the county town, can they help me appease the people's hearts. ”

There was silence in the private room.

The so-called soothing people's hearts is just a cliché.

The meaning behind it is to completely surrender to Han Zhen, and with the help of the prestige of the three families in Shilin, help him recruit talents and provide all available resources.

The three of them are all old foxes, so they naturally know it in their hearts.

After a while, Wang Chongkai smiled and said, "With Zhao Zhizhou here, where do you need us." ”

"Outside the king!"

Han Zhen slowly stood up and said condescendingly: "I'm not Zhao Ji, and I'm not discussing with you!" ”

Wang Chongkai's face suddenly changed greatly.

It was not because Han Zhen called Song Huizong's name, and then the meaning he expressed in his words.

Zhao Song doesn't kill the doctor, I Han Zhen kills!

However, Wang Chong also relies on it in his happiness, and tens of thousands of scholars in Qingzhou are where his confidence lies.

Moreover, in his opinion, if Han Zhen wants to govern Yidu County, he can't do without the support of the three of them.

Seeing that the three of them were silent, Han Zhen sneered in his heart and shouted: "Liu Qi! ”

"The last general!"

Liu Qi immediately got up and answered.

Han Zhen ordered: "Dare to rebel against the remnants of the thieves hiding in these three families, and order you to transfer 300 troops to quell the rebellion, if there is any obstruction, there will be no forgiveness!" ”

Sen Han's tone made the temperature in the private room seem to drop a little.

"The last general obeys!"

Liu Qi didn't give the three of them time to react at all, and strode out of the room.

Wang Chongkai was frightened, and said angrily: "Han Zhen'er, it's easy to kill my three families, how can you block the mouth of the 300,000 people in the county town!" ”

Han Zhen sneered: "Old horseman, don't be ashamed." Please wait, do you want to kill fewer people, and really treat yourself as a green onion? Since you are bent on death, then I will fulfill you! ”

The wine was also invited, and the good things were said, and he didn't know how to lift, so don't blame him.

As for the culpability, it is to push it on the Dare Blazing Army.

Speaking of which, Dare to Blaze Army is really a good material for carrying a black pot.

"You ......"

Wang Chongkai's chest rose and fell, only to feel a surge of qi and blood, dizziness, and shaking.

Seeing this, Su Wenhuai on the side hurriedly supported him, and at the same time said with an anxious face: "County magistrate, if you have something to say, why bother with knives and guns, quickly call the Liu family's Xiaolangjun back." ”

Han Zhen glanced at him with contempt: "The military order is like a mountain, should you be a naughty laugh?" ”

"This ...... Why this, why this! ”

Su Wenhuai was shocked and muttered to himself.

Zhao Ting, who was sitting on the side, was completely stupid, he was fine one moment, and the next moment he was going to kill people.

Han Zhen picked up the wine jug by himself, poured himself a glass of wine, and said in a flat tone: "It will take almost a quarter of an hour to transfer troops from Zhuolou to the city gate, and then to the three of you. ”

As soon as the words fell, Ma Yanmin got up and said, "The old man is willing to help the county magistrate." ”

He was already resentful of Zhao Song, and he wanted to wait and see more and watch from the wall.

Seeing that the situation is not good at this moment, where can I take care of this, it is important to save the lives of the family first.

"It's still a mahjong with general knowledge."

Han Zhen smiled slightly and raised his glass from afar.

Seeing this, Ma Yanmin forcibly put on a smiling face, picked up the wine glass and drank it all.

After sitting down again, Han Zhen took a chopstick and stuffed the lamb into his mouth, ignoring Wang and Su at all.

Su Wenhuai's face struggled, and finally gritted his teeth and said, "I...... I am also willing to help the county magistrate and appease people's hearts. ”

After saying this, he sat down in his chair as if he had been drained of all his strength.

For a moment, there was silence in the private room.

Han Zhen poured himself a drink, and tasted a bite of food from time to time, so comfortable.

Not to mention, the chef invited by Xiao Worm really has nothing to say about his skills, especially the dish of roasted mutton, which is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, fat but not greasy, he, who doesn't like to eat barbecue, has eaten a lot.

Time passed little by little, and Wang Chongkai still did not express his position.

Su Wenhuai couldn't help but persuade: "Brother Fuyang, not for yourself, but also for the sake of your family." At present, there are internal and external troubles, and the official family is not like a king, and it is fortunate that the traitor ......"

"Shut up!"

Wang Chongkai suddenly shouted.

"You thief, you have no skills, but you don't want to serve the country."

Wang reopened his eyes red, pointed at Han Zhen and scolded.

Immediately afterwards, he pointed to Zhao Ting: "Zhao Ting, as an official of the imperial court, you have no literati temperament, openly surrender to thieves, and collude with anti-thieves, and you are angry. ”

Su Wenhuai and Ma Yanmin were immediately shocked, and were about to stop him, but when they saw Wang Chongkai and pointed the finger at the two of them, they angrily reprimanded: "There are also the two of you, who are greedy for life and afraid of death, who help and abuse, and who have read the sage books for so many years in vain, and the old man is ashamed to be with you!" ”

"My royal family is deeply favored by the emperor, how can I succumb to the thief's ......"

Poof!

In the candlelight, a cold light flashed.

A human head rose to the sky, and then slammed down on the wine table.

The next moment, a stream of blood gushed out from the neck of the headless corpse and splattered on everyone.

"Noise!"

Han Zhen spit out two words softly, lifted Zhao Ting's wide sleeves, wiped the blood on the knife, and then inserted it back into his waist.

It was not until this time that Su Wenhuai and Ma Yanmin came back to their senses.

Looking at Wang Chongkai's dead head on the wine table, the two of them only felt cold hands and feet, and their scalps were numb!

"Bugs!"

Han Zhen called.

The door was immediately pushed open, and Xiao Worm asked, "What do you want from Second Brother Han?" ”

Han Zhen ordered: "Inform Liu Qi, the Wang family will not leave a single one!" ”

“……”

Su Wenhuai was about to speak, but saw Han Zhen glancing at him coldly.

The killing intent surging in his eyes made Su Wenhuai swallow all the words that came to his mouth.

"Order!"

The worm clenched his fists and walked away quickly.

The strong smell of blood permeated the private room, and Ma Yanmin and Su Wenhuai were like sitting on pins and needles, spending their days like a year.

Han Zhen's knife shattered all their careful thoughts.

Anti-thieves kill people, it's really ruthless!

I don't know how long it took, but there was a sound of heavy footsteps.

Ma Yanmin and Su Wenhuai turned their heads in unison and looked out the door.

I saw Liu Qi, who was dressed in step armor, striding into the private room, with a bloody smell on his body.

"The county magistrate, there are more than 130 members of the Wang family, all of them are ambushed!"

Wang Jia...... Extinguished?

Although Fang had just learned the ending, hearing Liu Qi say it himself at this moment, Ma Yanmin and the others still couldn't help but be shocked.

Han Zhen asked, "Can you catch the thief?" ”

"Nope!"

Liu Qi understood and shook his head: "Let them run away, the last general will not do anything well, please punish the county magistrate!" ”

Han Zhen waved his hand: "That's it, some remnants, can't set off any storms, let's talk about it later!" ”

Hiss!

The two sang and harmonized, but they scared Ma Yanmin and Su Wenhuai enough.

This is clearly a warning to them not to be careful.

Otherwise, one day the thieves will hide in their homes.

"Zhao Ting!"

"Next...... The lower official is here! ”

Zhao Ting jumped up from his chair with a grunt.

Han Zhen patted him on the shoulder and ordered, "The aftermath of the Wang family will be handed over to you." ”

Zhao Ting hurriedly bowed down and responded: "The county magistrate can rest assured, the officials will not disgrace their lives, and they will never let rumors appear in the city." ”

After explaining, Han Zhen turned his head to look at Ma Yanmin and the two again, and said slightly apologetically: "I frightened the two members, forgive me!" ”

"Huh."

A smile tugged at the corner of Su Wenhuai's mouth.

Han Zhen said: "It's not early, the two of you will go back and rest early." ”

"Then we'll take our leave!"

The two of them suddenly felt like they had been amnestied, where did they dare to stay longer, and hurriedly walked out of the private room.

When I got out of Zhuo Lou, a gust of evening breeze blew in my face.

Ma Yanmin realized that he had already been soaked in cold sweat all over his body, and at this moment, he was excited by the evening breeze, and he couldn't help but shiver.

The same is true for Su Wenhuai.

The two glanced at each other and smiled bitterly.

After arching their hands and saying goodbye to each other, they climbed into the ox cart with the help of the coachman.

I'm sorry, I didn't come back from the hospital until seven o'clock. Today, the elderly man has finally been transferred from the intensive care unit to the orthopedic ward. There were multiple fractures all over the body, two of which were completely ruptured and required surgery.

That's it, and today you told me to help take care of the vegetable garden...... I was so angry that when I came back, I cut down all the vegetables in the garden.

(End of chapter)