In the past few days, the life of the officials in the city has not been easy, and the mood is as cold as these three or nine days.

From Confucius and Confucian, to the soap guards at the door, they all trembled and feared.

But even so, the officials and masters of the government still did not let them go, and they became more and more strict, and the slightest mistake would be beaten at every turn.

Xu Dutou lay on the bed, his face indignant.

Just two days ago, when he reported to Shangguan on an errand, just because he defended himself, he was charged with disrespecting Shangguan and beaten with 20 boards.

Fortunately, it was his brothers who carried out the execution, and secretly left five points of strength.

Otherwise, if these twenty boards are beaten, you will have to lie in bed for at least two months.

But although it did not hurt the muscles and bones, the pain of the skin and flesh was inevitable.

Now I have to eat and drink Lazar in bed, and I have to be careful every time I go to the toilet, otherwise I will touch the wound, and it will be a heart-piercing pain.

"It's obvious that the group of thieves and the army caused the trouble, but they beat my board."

The more Xu Dutou thought about it, the more angry he became, and the anger in his heart had accumulated to the extreme.

In particular, yesterday, Lao Li Tou's youngest daughter was ruined by the Xuanhua Army, and Lao Li Tou was also wronged and taken to prison.

In the entire county town, who doesn't know that Lao Li Tou is related to him.

It's a slap in the face!

"Xu Dutou, are you better?"

At this moment, a familiar greeting came from outside the house.

After a while, the door was pushed open, and the woman said with joy on her face: "Master, Feng Kongmu has come to visit you." ”

Kong Mu, a senior official of the government, also known as the Confucius of the Six Cases, is the target of the manager among the officials to join the army.

As the saying goes: a hole and a glance, all through its hands.

It can be seen from this that Confucius is in the position of the officials.

Hearing this, Xu Dutou, who was lying on the bed, was stunned at first.

You must know that although he is a colleague, he is not familiar with Feng Kongmu.

To put it bluntly, he is a fast shifter, and people don't look down on him at all on weekdays.

After coming back to his senses, Xu Dutou forcibly suppressed the doubts in his heart, and said with a wry smile: "Thank you Feng Kongmu for visiting, I really can't get out of bed with this body, please don't blame Feng Kongmu." ”

Feng Kongmu waved his hand: "Why do you and I need to see each other." ”

Seeing that the other party had a very close relationship, Xu Dutou was even more puzzled.

After the woman brought a cup of hot tea and dried fruits, she left with a sense of humor, and closed the door of the room.

Taking a sip of hot tea, Feng Kongmu said with a sad face: "Brother Xu, it's not that my brother doesn't help Lao Litou, it's really my brother who can't protect himself." ”

Xu Dutou was flattered, and hurriedly said: "Brother Feng's kindness, I understand it." Everyone has a problem at this time, how can I not know. ”

"Hey!"

Feng Kongmu sighed and said faintly: "Just this morning, Wang Dutou was killed!" ”

"Huh?!"

Suddenly hearing the news, Xu Du was startled, and hurriedly asked, "How did you get killed?" ”

There are three classes in the county government, which are the station class soap li, the fishing class Kuaishou, and the strong class Minzhuang.

Xu Dutou is responsible for the fast class, which is commonly known as catching fast.

And the head of the royal capital mentioned by Feng Kongmu is the head of the standing soap.

Feng Kongmu said: "Deng Jie, the Marquis of Yu, the capital of the Xuanhua Army, fell in love with Wang Dutou's sister and wanted to be a concubine. ”

Xu Dutou said sneeringly: "I remember Wang Dutou's sister, didn't she have a marriage contract a long time ago, the man is Lu Xiucai from the south of the city, and his family is well-off, and he is a good match with his sister." ”

The first army is Yu Hou, who is already a big military attaché, and it stands to reason that Wang Dutou has climbed high.

But how can a concubine have a status at all, if the master loves it, it's okay, but if she doesn't love it, it's almost no different from a maidservant.

In contrast, although Lu Xiucai has no merit and fame, he is an innocent scholar, and if he is a high school scholar in the future, it will be a step to the sky.

Which is more important than the other, but anyone with a little brain can tell the difference.

"Wow! Wang Dutou was naturally unwilling, so he broke up with Deng Jie unhappily. Who would have thought that early this morning, Deng Jie led his troops to break into Wang Dutou's house, slandered him for secretly colluding with the thief, and beheaded him with a knife. Feng Kongmu said with a relative.

"Kill a capital head without permission, and that group of Qiu Ba is so arrogant?"

Xu Dutou said with a face full of disbelief: "Zhizhou doesn't care? ”

"What?"

Feng Kongmu sneered: "The group of Qiu Ba of the Xuanhua Army held the errand of searching for anti-thieves, and wantonly reversed black and white. And the group of officials in the government office, how could they care about the life and death of us. In their eyes, you and I are just cattle and horses, and we will change another one when we die. ”

"Alas!"

Xu Dutou slammed his head on the bed, and the sadness of the dead rabbit and fox could not help but rise in his heart.

This time it's Wang Dutou, so next time, will it be his turn to be the head of Xu Du?

Seeing this, Feng Kongmu continued: "Now the government officials are suspicious of us, and even come up with a method of joint sitting, if it weren't for the need for us and other officials to govern the people of the county, I am afraid that they would have started a long time ago, and they would have killed them quickly." ”

At this time, Xu Dutou had already tasted the taste.

First glanced at the closed door, and then lowered his voice and said, "Brother Feng has something to say, our officials are now grasshoppers on a rope, and we should be united." ”

"Good!"

Feng Kongmu slapped his thigh, waiting for this sentence, and said with a solemn face: "Then my brother won't go around in circles." Before I came, I had already met with Wang Zhusi and Kong Dutou, and decided to defect to Han Zhen and welcome the Qingzhou army into the city! ”

Xu Dutou's heart froze, and he frowned: "Brother Feng, is what Han Zhen said credible?" Don't enter the city at that time, but use the heads of our officials to appease the people! ”

It's normal to have scruples, after all, it's the first time he's heard about it with Xu officials, and his heart is really a little empty.

Feng Kongmu muttered: "Although I have never seen that Han Zhen, but looking at his behavior during this period of time, it seems that he is a trustworthy person. What's more, after he Han Zhen entered the city, he always needed us to help govern the people? ”

"Okay, I'm done!"

Xu Dutou hesitated again and again, gritting his teeth.

By now, the government officials have put the knife on their necks, and they can't do it if they don't agree.

After getting down, Xu Dutou smiled bitterly: "Brother Feng, I look like this now, I can't even get out of bed, I'm afraid I won't be able to help much." ”

Feng Kongmu chuckled and said, "Brother Xu, don't be presumptuous, and later find an opportunity to inform your subordinates to catch quickly and wait for orders." ”

The reason why he came to Xu Dutou was because he took a fancy to a group of fast catchers under him.

In the entire third class, only the capture class and the strong class have combat power, as for the soap officials standing guard, don't talk about it.

The strong class, the ruler is the township brave archer.

Xu Dutou nodded solemnly and said, "Brother Feng, don't worry, I'll inform them later." ”

After finalizing it, Feng Kongmu got up and said, "Now that my brother is being watched by Qiu Ba of the Xuanhua Army, he can't stay longer, so he will leave first." ”

"Brother Feng walks slowly."

……

After leaving Xu Dutou's house, seeing that it was still early, Feng Kongmu came all the way to Zhuo Lou.

As soon as I entered the door, I happened to meet Hu Xianzhao and others after eating.

"I've seen Commander Hu below."

A trace of panic flashed in Feng Kongmu's eyes, and he hurriedly bowed down to cover up his weakness.

"Hmm."

Hu Xianzhao's nostrils turned to the sky and snorted lightly, which was regarded as a greeting.

Seeing this, Feng Kongmu didn't say much, and walked straight to the second floor.

Looking at his back, Hu Xianzhao beckoned to the shopkeeper and instructed: "Keep an eye on this person, and if you come into contact with a stranger, report it to the official immediately." ”

The shopkeeper smiled: "Commander Hu is relieved, and the little one understands." ”

When Zhuo Lou opened, it was Zhao Ting's name, so no one dared to mess with it.

Even if he learned that Qingzhou had fallen recently, and Zhao Ting didn't know his life and death, Hu Xianzhao didn't dare to offend too much.

Fortunately, this shopkeeper is also knowledgeable, and he took the initiative to offer a thousand guan, which made him particularly satisfied.

"By the way, this meal is on the bill."

Hu Xianzhao said, took drunken steps, and shouted out of Zhuo Lou.

After sending the other party away, the shopkeeper quietly went upstairs.

When I came to a box door in the corner of the second floor, I knocked on the door three times without hurry.

"Please come in!"

Listening to the sound coming from the box, the shopkeeper pushed the door and walked in.

Closed the door with his backhand, and after the shopkeeper sat down, he said with a smile: "Feng Kongmu has thought about it?" ”

Picking up the wine glass and drinking it all, Feng Kongmu stared at his eyes and said word by word: "What you said earlier is true, when County Magistrate Han entered the city, he promised me an official?" ”

The shopkeeper corrected: "What I said at the beginning was a temporary generation, as for whether you can sit firmly and turn positive, it is all up to you." Under the rule of the county magistrate, pay attention to the capable and the mediocre. It is those officials who participate in the examination for officials in the locked hall, and they are also appointed for six years, and they are examined once a year, and if they fail to pass the assessment, they will be removed from office at the end of their term. ”

When he said this, Feng Kongmu believed it a little in his heart.

After pondering for a moment, Feng Kongmu glanced at the direction of the door vigilantly.

Seeing this, the shopkeeper chuckled and said, "Don't worry, I've already instructed my guy, don't worry about the wall having ears." ”

Hearing this, Feng Kongmu lowered his voice and said, "I have contacted the priest and the two heads today, and in addition to inciting some victimized people, I can barely make up more than a thousand people. ”

"There is no need for the people."

The shopkeeper waved his hand and said: "The people are scattered, and there are many people, and it is easy to leak news, only fast classes and strong classes are enough!" ”

Feng Kongmu frowned and said: "The two classes combined, there are only more than 400 people, and there are 3,000 Xuanhua troops in the city. ”

The shopkeeper did not speak, but clapped his hands.

The box door was pushed open, and the guy dressed as a hater bull strode in.

Without waiting for Feng Kongmu to ask, the shopkeeper introduced: "This is the head of the Qiu Capital of the scout camp under the county magistrate, and he is fully responsible for this operation." ”

Feng Kongmu hurriedly saluted and said: "The original way is the head of the enemy, which is rude." ”

Qiu Niu didn't talk nonsense, and said straight to the point: "What is the Xuanhua Army in the government?" ”

"One hundred!"

Feng Kongmu replied.

Hearing this, the bull beckoned to him.

Feng Kongmu immediately understood and stepped forward.

After Qiu Niu admonished him for a while, Feng Kongmu hesitated and said, "Qiu Dutou, it's not that I don't believe you, but this firearm is really so powerful?" ”

"You don't have to worry about that, you just have to remember how far you can run when you light it. Don't be buried with you, it's strange that I didn't remind you under the nine springs. Qiu Niu's tone was full of confidence.

Seeing him say this, Feng Kongmu had no choice but to nod his head and ask, "When will you do it?" ”

The Bull replied, "Tomorrow night!" ”

"So fast?"

"There are many dreams at night, and the longer it drags on, the more variables there are."

……

That night.

In the corner of the eastern city wall, a loud and rapid dog bark sounded.

If you listen closely, you will see that the dog's barking is still very rhythmic.

The shouting lasted for half a cup of tea before it gradually stopped in the shouting and scolding of the Xuanhua army guarding the city on the city wall.

Outside the city, in a dry grass dozens of meters away from the city wall, a black figure slowly stood up and disappeared into the night in three or two clicks.

In the barracks, there was silence.

In the White Tiger Hall, Liu Qi was holding a big bowl of noodles, and he was eating sweetly.

Han Zhen sat at the back of the hall and looked through the text in his hand.

Tut!

There is no vanity under the fame, and this Xie Ding's literary style is really first-class.

Quoting scriptures and classics, the words are not gorgeous, but they exude a righteous atmosphere.

After reading the whole article, people only feel that he Han Zhen's rebellion is a matter of course and conforms to the destiny of heaven.

Closing the text, Han Zhen asked, "Can the copy of the transcript be sent to the Academy?" ”

Liu Qi swallowed the note in two mouthfuls and replied: "I sent it, it has been published on the Di Bao, just wait for us to hand over with the Western Army, and the Di Bao with the text will be sent to all states and counties." ”

"Hmm!"

Han Zhen nodded with satisfaction and ordered, "You have worked hard in the past few days, so rest well for two days." ”

"Report!"

As soon as the words fell, a shout came from outside the White Tiger Hall.

"Xuan!"

After Han Zhen finished speaking, he saw a scout walk into the lobby quickly, bowed down and said, "County magistrate, I just received a signal from Qiu Dutou, and I will do it at two o'clock tomorrow night!" ”

Do it?

Hearing these two words, Liu Qi's eyes suddenly lit up, and he hurriedly asked, "County magistrate, but you are going to attack the city?" ”

Han Zhen nodded: "That's right." ”

Liu Qi couldn't even care about eating the noodles, got up and clenched his fists, and asked for his life loudly: "The last general is willing to be a pioneer!" ”

"You don't need cavalry to siege the city."

Han Zhen glanced at him, and then commanded Nie Dong: "Tomorrow, you will lead four thousand foot soldiers, and stand by one mile outside the city, and when you hear the explosion of firearms, you will immediately attack the east city gate." ”

"The last general commands!"

Nie Dong responded with a fist.

Hearing this, Liu Qi showed disappointment, picked up the noodles again, and ate them in a suck.

……

……

Following.

In the evening, an ox cart loaded with rice, grain, oil and salt slowly drove into the side gate of the government.

Before entering the door, he was stopped by two soldiers of the Xuanhua Army on duty.

"What's the luck?"

A soldier asked aloud while looking at the ox cart with a wary gaze.

The middle-aged man who was driving the car explained with a smile: "Back to the military master, what is transported is rice grain, and a batch will be purchased every few days. ”

The officials took care of their own food and lodging, but the officials' food, drink and Lazar were basically in the government.

"According to the order of Zhizhou, everything that enters the government needs to be checked!"

The soldier said, and went up to check.

Seeing that the soldiers opened the bags of rice and grain, and were about to find the wooden box below, a trace of panic flashed in the middle-aged man's eyes, and he hurriedly said: "Master Jun, the sun is setting at this time, if you delay the old man's meal, the small one really can't afford it, and I hope to raise my noble hand." ”

As he spoke, a copper coin was vaguely stuffed into the soldier's arms.

Feeling the heavy weight in his arms, a trace of satisfaction flashed in the soldier's eyes, and he waved his hand and said, "Hurry up." ”

"Thank you, Master Jun!"

The middle-aged man secretly breathed a sigh of relief, thanked him, and drove the ox cart into the mansion.

All the way to the kitchen, the middle-aged man began to unload.

When he moved a wooden box, he deliberately patted it on the wooden box and advised: "This is a drink purchased for the old man, be careful, don't break it." ”

"I'm provincial!"

A soap clerk who helped unload the goods nodded understandingly, and walked into a public office with a wooden box.

By the evening, the officials had already gone on errands, and only Feng Kongmu and a few scribes were still busy in the public office.

Placing the wooden box at Feng Kongmu's footsteps, the soap official didn't say much, and left in a hurry.

Time passed little by little, and night fell.

Unconsciously, the bangzi of the third watch sounded.

It's time!

Feng Kongmu's heart froze, put down the paperwork in his hand, and glanced at a scribe.

The scribe immediately got up, walked out of the public hall and looked around, and said softly, "Feng Kongmu, no one." ”

"Action!"

Feng Kongmu greeted, forcibly suppressed the tension and apprehension in his heart, and opened the wooden box.

I saw that in the wooden box, there were eight clay pots with strange shapes.

These clay pots are round and undrawn, and the mouth of the jar is sealed with yellow clay, revealing a thin paper rope.

"This thing really has the power to crack rocks?"

A trace of doubt flashed through Feng Kongmu's mind.

But now, I can only believe in the head of the enemy.

Twisting the paper ropes of the eight clay pots together, he pulled out the fire fold and lit it tremblingly.

Laugh at!

As soon as the paper rope was ignited, there was a soft sound and sparks flickered.

Feng Kongmu kept in mind the words of the evil cow, and after igniting it, he pulled out his legs and ran.

After a group of five people ran out of the public house, they went straight to the side door.

Seeing their hurried expressions, the soldiers on duty were about to come forward for interrogation.

Rumble!!!

A deafening loud bang came from the palace.

(End of chapter)