It is not uncommon for officials to be corrupt and take bribes, and it is not surprising that some officials are exposed to corruption and bribery, but if as many as 100 officials are exposed to corruption and bribery at the same time, it is really something that has never happened since the founding of the Tang Dynasty!

It is conceivable that if this incident really happened, how angry Li Shimin would be, and what kind of earthquake the imperial court would have!

Moreover, the people who are officials in the court will not be a separate individual, everyone has their own interest group, that is, the so-called faction, once an official is found out for corruption and bribery, it is likely to pull out the radish with mud, and then it will not only be the business of these hundreds of officials.

Not to mention...... The conspiracy of the Four Elephants Organization is about to break out, the merchant forces in the Western Regions are also ill-intentioned, the Jinchai family obviously has calculations, and there is also the dispute between all parties for the position of Shaoqing of Dali Temple, at this juncture, if this matter is really exposed, Sun Fujia does not dare to think about it, at that moment, how chaotic Chang'an will be, how chaotic the court will be.

It's as if Chang'an City was originally a pot of oil that was boiling, and suddenly it was poured with even more boiling hot oil, when the time comes, how many people will be involved, and how many people will die in it?

And the merchant forces in the Western Regions who want to expose this matter, what kind of heart do they have?

Sun Fujia couldn't help but raise his head and look in the direction of Chang'an, even though the rising sun had already risen in the east, Sun Fujia still felt cold, even more cold than the battle with the Four Elephants organization last night.

He only felt that the prosperous Chang'an had been shrouded in the clouds of Taoism, as if it was a wild beast with a bloody mouth open, trying to devour all those who entered it.

He took a deep breath, tried to suppress the mixed thoughts, immediately looked at Lin Feng, and said in a deep voice: "Zide, we have to hurry back to Chang'an, take advantage of the fact that these information from the merchant forces in the Western Regions have not yet been sent to Chang'an, and report the affairs of these officials to Your Majesty as soon as possible, maybe we still have a chance to eliminate the crisis, otherwise once the corruption and bribery of hundreds of officials is really suddenly exposed at a critical moment, the trouble will be really big." ”

Lin Feng naturally understood this, he nodded slightly, and said, "It's time to return to Chang'an as soon as possible, let Fifteen go and pick up Man'er and Chen Miao first, pack up your luggage, and then prepare to return, ...... in this gap."

He looked at Sun Fujia and said, "Sun Langzhong, you and I will go to another place." ”

Sun Fujia met Lin Feng's gaze, and the tacit understanding with Lin Feng made him understand what Lin Feng meant in an instant, and said, "Du Mansion? ”

Lin Feng looked at the already completely bright sky outside the room, and said meaningfully: "The Du family has helped us so much, we should all thank us...... By the way, let's see if there is anything the Du family wants us to help with. ”

"In Linshui County, after the Chen family helped us, they made a request to let Chen Miao follow us to Chang'an, you say, the Du family, who helped us more, will there be a similar request?"

Sun Fujia's eyes flashed, and at the same time, his face was also complicated, Du Ming was his friend after all, but now...... He was no longer sure if this friend still had a past friendship with him.

He let out a long breath and said, "Let's go, it's time to see him again." ”

Lin Feng smiled, turned around and instructed his henchmen to let them copy all the contents of the book according to their own methods, then turned around directly and went to the last destination in Shenshan County with Sun Fujia.

…………

The magnificent atmosphere of the Du Mansion is renovated.

Lin Feng and Sun Fujia were welcomed into the main hall of the Du family.

"Lin Sizheng, Sun Lang Zhong ......"

As soon as Du Ming, the head of the Du family, saw Lin Feng and Sun Fujia, he hurriedly walked towards the two of them, he looked at the two of them carefully, and then breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I am relieved to see that you are okay." ”

"I really didn't expect that there would be a thief who dared to be so bold last night, and dared to be unfavorable to Lin Sizheng and Sun Langzhong, if it weren't for something that happened to the Du family last night, I need to be in charge, otherwise, I would be ready to take a knife to protect you."

Du Ming is worthy of being the head of the family, the first sentence of the opening is full of sincerity, full of worries and worries about Lin Feng and Sun Fujia, if it weren't for Lin Feng and the others to know Du Ming's true identity, I'm afraid they would really be moved by the letter.

But now, the two of them are more vigilant in their hearts.

The more sincere Du Ming is, the more it proves that Du Ming's city is unfathomable.

Lin Feng showed a touched expression, and he hurriedly said: "Thank you for your concern, if it wasn't for the Du family master who sent people to help in time last night, and really let those thieves rush out of the inn, what the consequences would be, this official really didn't dare to imagine." ”

"In this respect, the head of the Du family is no less than the savior of the official."

When Du Ming heard this, he hurriedly waved his hand and said: "Lin Sizheng must not say this, I and Lin Sizheng hit it off at first sight, and Sun Langzhong is a close friend, your business is my Du Ming's business, in this Shenshan County territory, if you have an accident, I will definitely regret it." ”

"So, as soon as I received your letter last night, I didn't say a word, I directly called all the nurses, and then asked them to go to support according to your instructions, but they really didn't have enough ability, and they occupied so many advantages, and in the end they were still rushed out by these thieves, and nearly 100 people were directly killed by the thieves, if it weren't for Lin Si Zhengling finally invited General Cheng to lead the troops to rescue, maybe none of them would have been able to come back."

"So from this point of view, in fact, we didn't help you at all, but it was Lin Sizheng who saved them, and you are the benefactor of my Du family."

Language is an art, and Du Ming, as the head of the Confucian family, is even more proficient in this art.

His words seemed to be flattering Lin Feng, but in fact, he expressed his attitude when Lin Feng was in danger, as well as the fact that the Du family sacrificed hundreds of people for Lin Feng that night.

Let Lin Feng know how righteous he is to Lin Feng and how much sacrifice the Du family has, so that Lin Feng can remember the kindness of the Du family...... But in his whole sentence, he didn't mean to invite credit at all, but instead said that Lin Feng was the benefactor of the Du family, so that Lin Feng always occupied the top position.

Even if Lin Feng knew the truth, he still felt useful.

Lin Feng said: "Don't say this, the head of the Du family, your Du family's nursing home is in a crisis because of helping me, they are fighting for me regardless of danger and life and death, I am really moved, and some of them died because of me, I also regret it very much in my heart." ”

"Therefore, I came to the Du family master this time, on the one hand, to thank the Du family for their efforts for me, and on the other hand, I also want the Du family master to count their casualties, and I am willing to pay out of my own pocket to reward and compensate them."

When Du Ming heard this, he hurriedly shook his head and said: "They are members of my Du family, and they are also under my orders, and now that they have an accident, it should naturally be my Du family to take care of their family, where can I ask for Lin Sizheng's money, if Lin Sizheng wants to thank my Du family, we can accept this thanks, but we can't accept the money." ”

"If others know that I helped Lin Sizheng, and as a result, I also received Lin Sizheng's money, my Du family will definitely be laughed to death by them, so Lin Sizheng, you must not do this."

Lin Feng said sincerely: "You have helped me so much, but you have to pay for your own money, I really can't go, but your Du family has a big business, and there is nothing missing, I don't know how to repay you, and now you don't even let me out the money, I can't go even more in my heart." ”

Du Ming looked sincere, and said: "Lin Sizheng and I hit it off at first sight, it is natural to help you, help between friends, where do you need anything in return, Lin Sizheng doesn't have to have such thoughts." ”

Sun Fujia looked at Lin Feng and Du Ming's back and forth, sincere and sincere, and his eyelids couldn't help jumping a few times.

If you don't know the thoughts of the two, it's fine, but now that you know their respective identities and secrets, and then look at this sincere scene, Rao is Sun Fujia, and can't help but sigh in the bottom of his heart: "It's all a natural play." ”

At this time, Sun Fujia found that Lin Feng was giving him a look.

Sun Fujia's heart moved, and finally spoke: "Master Du, you don't know Lin Sizheng, Lin Sizheng doesn't treat you as a friend, he has such a personality, as long as someone helps him and doesn't return this favor, he will be uncomfortable, even if it's me, I helped him with a small thing, he must invite me to drink that day, otherwise, he won't be able to sleep well all night." ”

"So you might as well think about it, if there is anything that Lin Sizheng can help, even if you mention it, if not, you let Lin Sizheng pay some money, otherwise you are comfortable, but Lin Sizheng is uncomfortable."

When Du Ming heard this, he couldn't help but look at Lin Feng with a stunned expression, Lin Feng smiled bitterly: "Why did Sun Langzhong still tell me about the fact that I can't get on the stage?" ”

Saying that, he looked at Du Ming, spread his hands and said: "Let the Du family master laugh, but I really don't like to owe favors to others, and it has always been my habit to repay favors on the same day." ”

As soon as Lin Feng said this, Du Ming understood.

The bigger the person, the less he likes to owe favors, after all, the most difficult debt to repay, and the sooner he repays it, the more reassuring he is.

He thought about it for a while, and his face was embarrassed: "But my Du family really doesn't lack anything, and I have never thought about letting Lin Sizheng return the favor...... Hey, yes. ”

At this time, Du Ming seemed to think of something, he suddenly looked at Lin Feng, and said, "Lin Sizheng, I really have one more thing, I want to ask Lin Sizheng for help." ”

When Lin Feng heard this, his eyes lit up directly, and he said: "If the Du family master has anything, even if he says it bluntly, as long as I can help, I will do my best to help, and I will never shirk." ”

Du Ming carefully looked at Lin Feng's expression, only to see that Lin Feng's attitude was sincere, his eyes did not flicker, and he stared at himself directly, completely hoping that he would quickly say the way he requested, which made him nod secretly in his heart, completely sure that Lin Feng really wanted to repay his favor as soon as possible, instead of pretending and having other intentions.

After making sure that Lin Feng was not abnormal, Du Ming showed an embarrassed look, and he was a little embarrassed and said, "I went to support Lin Sizheng last night, my unsuccessful dog, I don't know if Lin Sizheng saw it." ”

"Du Cheng Gongzi?"

Lin Feng nodded: "I saw it, although I had a lot of things at the time, and I didn't have a chance to communicate with him, but his heroic temperament and fearless bearing gave me a deep impression, I watched some of his commands last night, to be honest, he gave me a feeling of being a general." ”

Listening to Lin Feng praising Du Cheng like this, Du Ming couldn't hide the pride and pride on his face, and he hurriedly said modestly: "How can a dog be as good as Lin Sizheng said, but he knows some martial arts and learns some military books." ”

"And what I want to ask Lin Sizheng is for him."

Lin Feng's eyes moved, and he said: "This official heard that County Lieutenant Zhao said that Du Gongzi, he said that Du Gongzi's heart is to join the army, and he has the heart to fight for the bloody battlefield of the Tang Dynasty, and the head of the Du family is for him...... Do you want me to help Du Gongzi in the army? ”

Du Cheng's matter is not a secret, if Lin Feng is at a loss at this time, it will be a little false, but it will arouse Du Ming's suspicion, so he simply said his guess directly, and at the same time said: "Don't hide it from the Du family master, I have a good relationship with General Cheng, if the Du family master needs it, I can recommend Du Gongzi to General Cheng, I believe that with General Cheng's help, Du Gongzi will go more smoothly in the army." ”

As soon as these words came out, Du Ming's eyes couldn't help but widen slightly, and his face showed a touch of excitement, but soon, he shook his head and said, "How dare you let Lin Si spend so much favor...... No, no, no. ”

"And I know the temperament of the dog, the dog is a little anxious, a little arrogant, you need to polish your temperament at the bottom and develop a calm character, otherwise you will be too radical on the battlefield in the future, and there will be a big crisis."

"I hope that he will become a general of the empire step by step, rather than relying on connections to get to the top."

When Lin Feng heard this, he immediately showed a solemn look of awe, and said, "What the Du family master said is extremely true, but I almost let Du Gongzi go the wrong way. ”

Du Ming hurriedly shook his head: "Lin Sizheng is also here to help me, how can you blame Lin Sizheng." ”

"Since the Du family master doesn't want me to help Du Gongzi in the army, I don't know what the Du family master wants me to do?" Lin Feng asked suspiciously.

Du Ming coughed a little embarrassed, and said: "The dog is about to go to the army, and I can't say how long it will take to come back, before that, I hope to help him fulfill some wishes." ”

"He has been most obsessed with the art of war since he was a child, and he often sleeps at night studying it, but the help I can provide to the dog is very limited, and the gentlemen I can invite are not the top masters of the art of war, which is a pity for him after all, and I am the top art of war in the Tang Dynasty, all of whom are in Chang'an, and teach in Guozijian, so I hope that Lin Sizheng can take him to Chang'an by the way, so that he can have the opportunity to ask for the art of war from these art of war, and fulfill his wish."

Hearing Du Ming's words, Lin Feng and Sun Fujia's spirits were lifted!

Let the best juniors go to Chang'an!

This is exactly the same as the Chen family's request!

Even if the reasons are different, the end result is the same.

They are all going to Chang'an!

Lin Feng's eyes flashed in the depths of his eyes, he was not afraid that they had a conspiracy, he was afraid that they would not do anything, as long as they took action, he would have a chance to follow the vine.

"It's easy."

Lin Feng waved his hand, without any hesitation: "The head of the Du family will let Du Gongzi pack his luggage now, and leave with us in a while." ”

"As for the art of war...... Although I am not very familiar with them, but they are colleagues of each other, they will sell me a few thin noodles, I can introduce Du Gongzi on my behalf, at least let Du Gongzi meet them, as for how much knowledge Du Gongzi can learn in the end, it depends on Du Gongzi's fate. ”

When Du Ming heard this, he hurriedly arched his hand and said, "Thank you Lin Sizheng!" Lin Sizheng really helped me a lot. ”

Lin Feng said with a smile: "It's just a trivial matter, compared to what your Du family has done for me, it's not worth mentioning at all." ”

"No, no."

Du Ming shook his head: "It may be a small thing for Lin Sizheng, but for me and the dog, it is a big thing to realize my dream." ”

Dreams come true?

Your Du family is a great Confucian family, who among the scholars does not give a little thin noodles, and still needs me to realize their dreams?

There is a problem with this statement in itself.

However, the current situation, in Du Ming's opinion, is that he forced Du Ming to let him help, and Du Ming found a reason to avoid being burdened by human feelings, so it is normal for this sentence to be problematic.

Even Du Ming said this on purpose, Du Ming just wanted to use such an obvious thing to make Lin Feng think that he asked Du Cheng to go to Chang'an, just to let Lin Feng repay his debts, and had no other purpose, so that Lin Feng would ignore whether Du Cheng had another purpose in going to Chang'an.

But Du Ming didn't know at all, Lin Feng had already known his secret, and all of Du Ming's calculations were simply the opportunities that Lin Feng gave him......

Sun Fujia looked at the two of them calculating each other, and couldn't help but sigh again in his heart, these two people combined, I'm afraid they have to have a hundred hearts.

In a casual word, it is a hidden calculation.

Lin Feng looked at Du Ming, revealing that I already knew that you were moved by the favor of the people, and said: "Don't worry, the master of the Du family, I will take care of Du Gongzi when I go to Chang'an, after he arrives in Chang'an, if he has any needs, he will come to me at any time." ”

Du Ming said with a smile: "The chick has to fly by itself after all, after Lin Sizheng brings him to Chang'an, just help him introduce the art of war, and don't worry about the rest, if you can't even live alone, what else is there to talk about killing the enemy and serving the country." ”

As if he was afraid that Lin Feng would refuse, Du Ming directly changed the topic and said, "I don't know when Lin Si is leaving, I will prepare a little thin wine, hoping to have a good drink with Lin Sizheng." ”

Lin Feng sighed and said: "Don't hide it from the Du family master, I hit it off with the Du family master at first sight, and I also want to drink three hundred cups, but I am on official business, it is really difficult to delay, after meeting with the Du family master, I am ready to return to Chang'an, this glass of wine, it seems that it will be done later." ”

When Du Ming heard this, he couldn't help but say, "Why are you in such a hurry?" Can't you stay for half a day? ”

Lin Feng shook his head: "Official business is important. ”

Du Ming sighed: "Since it is official business, then I will not stay in Lin Sizheng, but next time if there is a chance, Lin Sizheng must not get drunk with Du and not return." ”

Lin Feng smiled: "Definitely! ”

After speaking, Lin Feng glanced at the sky outside and said, "But I wish, I also have to go back and prepare, after the head of the Du family asked Du Gongzi to pack his luggage, he can go to the county government to find his own official, and after half an hour, we will set off." ”

Du Ming nodded and said, "Since Lin Sizheng is pressed for time, I will not delay Lin Sizheng's time." ”

"Farewell."

"I sent Lin Si Zheng and Du Lang to ......"

A moment later.

Du Ming returned to the main hall.

He sat on the main seat, picked up the teacup on the table, shook it slightly, and said in a calm tone, "You heard everything?" ”

At this moment, a figure walked in through a small door.

Du Cheng carried the spear on his back, his expression was cold, and he nodded.

Du Ming looked at his most valued son, and said slowly: "What happened last night is not a bad thing for you, you have been too smooth before, you have not experienced setbacks, you have not experienced a real life and death crisis, and you are still talking on paper...... And now, you really feel the distance between life and death, and with the experience of failure, and then self-analysis, you can have real growth. ”

"Not to mention, after what happened last night, Lin Feng trusts you very much, and he is also very good to your senses, if you do something, he will subconsciously choose to trust you."

Saying that, Du Ming smiled faintly: "I have always believed in human nature, I believe that people are distant and close, and it is impossible for people to trust have the same attitude as others, so I have been in contact with these mud legs since I was a child, and I endure the discomfort to get close to them...... You see, even if I become the head of the family now, but with the closeness between me and Sun Fujia in the past, his attitude towards me now and the heads of other big families must be completely different. ”

"And Lin Feng is the same."

Du Ming looked at Du Cheng: "Lin Feng at this time is Sun Fujia at that time, but the person who dealt with them has changed from me to you, how about it?" Have faith? ”

Du Cheng's back was straight like a javelin, and his tone was still light, with a touch of disdain for disguised arrogance: "Naturally." ”

Du Ming smiled heartily: "Then go pack your luggage, go to Chang'an, and show your strengths and kicks." ”

…………

Outside the Du family.

Lin Feng and Sun Fujia rode their horses to the county office.

Sun Fujia said: "I didn't expect Du Ming to let Du Cheng go to Chang'an, they all let the juniors go to Chang'an, what do they want to do?" ”

Lin Feng's fingertips gently knocked on the reins, recalling every scene of his meeting with Du Ming in his mind, and slowly shook his head: "Du Ming, like Chen Yitian, is an unfathomable old fox, if we hadn't found out his identity in advance, we would definitely have been fooled by him this time, so what is their purpose...... Only after arriving in Chang'an, seeing what they are going to do, can we know. ”

Sun Fujia looked at Lin Feng: "Do you really want to introduce Du Cheng to everyone in the art of war?" ”

Lin Feng smiled: "Why not? If I don't do this, how can I make Du Cheng think that I have been completely deceived by him? Don't let him think that I have been deceived, how can he rest assured to do the task that his Lao Tzu gave him? ”

"So, I will not only help him, but I will do my best to help."

Sun Fujia listened to Lin Feng's words and couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "There is really a good show to watch next...... I just don't know if we will be a good show in the eyes of others now. ”

Lin Feng looked ahead, looked at the bustling crowd, watched people gather in groups to talk about what happened in the inn last night, and said slowly: "This is not ...... Isn't it our good show that everyone is talking about now? It doesn't matter if we're a good show or not, it's who controls the show......"

He looked at Sun Fujia and said with deep meaning: "So, Sun Langzhong, we have to be our own controllers, not the puppets of others...... The current sky over Chang'an City must be full of lines that control people, and we must be vigilant at all times and don't let those lines fall on us. ”

Sun Fujia understood what Lin Feng meant, his expression became more vigilant, and he let out a sigh: "Next, it seems that you really have to fight for your life." ”

Lin Feng looked at Sun Fujiafeng's tragic appearance, and couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Chang'an ......"

Lin Feng smiled, his eyes fluttering with flames: "I'm really looking forward to how exciting it is." ”

Half an hour later, with Lin Feng's departure, Lin Feng and the others, who had been delayed for several days, finally embarked on the road back to Chang'an.

(End of chapter)