Early the next morning, the Taoist priest and the music class had already arrived. In the Great Wei, this is a kind of trade, which belongs to the lower nine streams of the three religions and nine streams. These people are not full-time authors, only in other people's homes when there are happy events or white events will invite them, such as building a roof on the beam to see the feng shui to choose the day, such as the marriage according to the birth of both parties to choose a good day and auspicious day, white things such as the current practice, singing, choosing the funeral time and the direction of the grave, etc., there are still a lot of doorways in the middle. They are usually small business merchants or farmers who farm the land, and they do not make ends meet.

Especially those Taoist priests who do things, in the people, the people will call them sir. Among them, Mr. Xian, who is the leader, is called Mr. Gao Gong. In order to demonstrate the great merit of this profession. Although they are the ninth rank, these people also have a teacher's heritage. As for the music class, it's different, there is no other way, just some masters of wind and percussion instruments, but there are also gentlemen who do things, after all, one person earns two artificial money, why not do it.

When these people arrive home, the head of the family naturally wants to get up to greet them, which is not only a respect for these people, but also an affirmation of what they do, but after Huang Mu greeted everyone, she went to the back room, after all, there is an unwritten rule among the people, white-haired people are not allowed to send black-haired people. Some things are presided over by Wu Xiu and Han Donglai, as for Huang Dongmei, she is the only descendant of Huang Er, she belongs to the filial daughter, and most of the time she kneels.

The ritual is complicated, first to look at the day, then to open the way, then to set up the dojo and then to start summoning spirits, and tomorrow to invite the dead to cross the bridge, in short, it takes three days of non-stop busy. Fortunately, the villagers of Huangjia Village are all of the same clan and clan, and each family will help each other when there is something, and some young and strong people from every household will come to do some manual work, while the women will help pick and wash vegetables, prepare to eat, pull a filial piety cloth for the neighbors and relatives, and do some hand work.

Wu Xiu and Han Donglai also put on filial piety cloth, which was according to the specifications of the two Huang brothers, and the length was shorter than that of the filial daughter Huang Dongmei.

Before noon, the small courtyard of the Huang family, which is quiet on weekdays, is lively, although it is not a happy funeral, but Huang Er sacrificed his life for the country, and died a glorious death, and most people are not too sad. There are four gentlemen who do things, and they all start to be busy after coming, writing elegiac couplets, writing filial piety lists, the leader is a thin old man, surnamed Zhu, people call him Mr. Zhu, he is always surrounded by a young man who has just been weak and crowned, it seems to be his apprentice, and when the young man is called the old man's grandfather, everyone knows that it is the grandfather and grandson. It is only natural that the grandfather passed on these skills to his grandson.

In the afternoon, several young people in the village brought the coffin made by the yellow carpenter at the head of the village overnight, which was very heavy, painted with tung oil red paint, and then it was 'incoming material', because there was no corpse, they found a few clothes before Huang Er's life and put them in. Then a few gentlemen hung up some portraits of the patriarch and began to sing the so-called sermon. In fact, I don't know what I'm singing at all, but in short, the tone is compassionate, and people want to cry when they listen to it.

Dongmei was crying, shouting 'Daddy' over and over again, and the other women in the village seemed to be infected and were crying silently. The gentleman calculated the day, and three days later, he went out for the funeral at three o'clock, and then there were seven or eight middle-aged people in the village who were called 'Zuozhong' and followed one of them to Huangjiafen Mountain to dig a well, which is to put it bluntly, a place to dig a pit and bury a coffin.

Wu Xiu and Han Donglai have hardly closed their eyes in the past three days, there must be someone close to them to keep vigil before the coffin at night, in fact, it doesn't matter to the two of them at all, the Black Armor Battalion performs some special tasks all year round and doesn't sleep for two or three days, or even four or five days, that's a common thing, but it's just bitter Dongmei, the first day was fine, but in the early morning of the next day, she couldn't sit still, Wu Xiu and Han Donglai persuaded her to go to the room to sleep.

Early in the morning of the third day, before the hour came, everyone arrived, and began to wait for the arrival of the hour. At the moment when those who did the heavy lifting the coffin, Huang Dongmei held the coffin and cried loudly, she was still young and couldn't count, she could only call her father over and over again. After the team left Huang's house, Huang's mother walked to the courtyard on crutches and watched the funeral procession gradually leaving.

At that moment, she was like a candle in the wind.

After Huang Er's funeral, everyone rested for a day. In the afternoon of this day, Wu Xiu and Han Dong came back from chopping firewood in the mountains, Dongmei had already prepared the meal, although she was blind, but as long as it was not a special circumstance over the years, she would never let her grandmother set foot in the kitchen half a step, with her feelings and ears, she learned to do laundry and cook. She is indeed a wonderful girl.

At noon, the four of them gathered around the table to eat, and Dongmei gave the two of them a tight rice bowl, for fear of starving them, Dongmei said: "This morning, a few officials sent rice, flour, grain, oil and some silver, saying that it was my father's military salary before his death, and I accepted it." ”

Wu Xiu smiled: "Take it, this is what you deserve." ”

Han Donglai rolled up his sleeves, "That town official is quite sensible, boss, do you want us to let him go?"

Wu Xiu pondered: "Look at the situation, there is always a trip." ”

Han Donglai lowered his head to pick up the rice, and Dongmei said: "There is an official who said that the town lord invited you to go to the town as a guest the night after tomorrow, saying that he was making amends and told you to go." ”

Han Donglai raised his head and smiled, "Yes, we will definitely go the day after tomorrow." ”

Wu Xiu frowned, and didn't say anything more.

In the afternoon, I have to lay new thatch on the house, and it will be the rainy season soon, this house needs to be repaired, Wu Xiu put down the dishes and chopsticks and said: "Old lady, Brother Han and I will live for about ten days, you must not be polite to the heavy work at home, just ask." ”

Huang Mu smiled and nodded, "You're welcome." ”

After eating, Wu Xiu gave Han Donglai a look and motioned for him to help Dongmei wash the dishes.

Between Han Donglai and Huang Dongmei, there was gradually some affection. However, after ten days, even if neither of them said what Wu Xiu would say, he promised Huang Er to find a home for his daughter. But for now, they are still working, chopping wood, repairing fences, repairing houses, and the two are very busy.

That afternoon, the two took a shower and changed into clean clothes, and prepared to go to the town for an appointment, and when they left, Han Donglai said that they would come back after dinner, and they would not spend the night outside no matter how late it was. The two of them rode at a gallop for a while, and then walked slowly, they didn't want to arrive early, this appointment had to be late.

Over the mountain, on a secluded path, suddenly there was a faint cry of a woman, both of them have been in battle for a long time, naturally not afraid of these, but it sounds more and more infiltrating. Han Donglai was bold, so he followed the cry to look for it, but after looking for a long time, he didn't even see a figure, and he always found the source of the voice, and when he got closer, it sounded in the other direction.

For several miles, the cry accompanied the two of them inseparably, but there was no trace, the more Wu Xiu thought about it, the more angry he became, and shouted: "Who is pretending to be a ghost!

After a while, there was a sound of laughter, at first glance it was a woman's voice, but a man suddenly appeared in front of them, the man was not tall, he slowly walked down from the grove on the side, his appearance can not be said to be ugly, can only be said to be extremely ugly, he held a long sword in his hand, looked at the two, and asked: "Someone paid for your arms and legs, do you cut them off yourself, or do I cut them off?"

Han Donglai didn't think so, so he asked, "Then tell me, how much are our arms and legs worth?"

The man's smile was extremely ugly, and he could only say that except for the clothes and limbs on his body that looked like human beings, the face was like the face of a certain kind of monkey, wrinkled and long together, and he laughed and said: "This arm next to you is two hundred taels, and yours is discounted, sixty taels." ”

Han Donglai was a little reluctant, "You have to see clearly, I only have one arm left now, only sixty taels, which is not good." ”

The man shook his head and said, "No, no, no, your legs are sixty taels, and your arms are given to him for free." ”

Han Donglai turned over and dismounted, with a graceful demeanor, "Okay, since it's so cheap, I'll give it to you." Take it yourself. ”

The man smiled again: "Ants under the mountain, I am not ashamed to say it, today I will let you see what the mountain exercises are." ”

It turned out to be a god on the mountain.

Han Donglai did not underestimate the enemy, drew his sword and stabbed directly, the man was slightly stunned, turned sideways, only to see him pinching his hands, and suddenly a black cloud came out of thin air, accompanied by bursts of crying, the black cloud rotated around him, Han Donglai's vicious swordsmanship was blocked by the black cloud every time he stabbed at his vital point, like stabbing a very elastic object, but every time the black cloud hit a sword, the cry inside turned into a scream, this will cry and scream, it sounds very funny.

Han Donglai's offensive became more and more vigorous, the cry in the black cloud gradually weakened, the ugly man was a little anxious, took out a yellow talisman from his arms, and his mouth was full of words, the talisman began to burn on its own, and a big fireball appeared when it was burning, and the fireball seemed to have spirituality, rushing towards Han Donglai, Han Donglai touched the ground with one foot, leaned back slightly, and swept backwards for a zhang or two.

Sure enough, it was the immortal art on the mountain, and the fireball was extremely hot, and it seemed that it would be burned to death if it touched it.

At this moment, Wu Xiu gently caught Han Donglai who was floating backwards behind his back, he put his palm on Han Donglai's back, and stabbed the fireball with the gun in the other hand, the fireball was slightly stunned, and the tip of the spear was enough to make Wu Xiu take two steps back, Wu Xiu shouted, and finally resisted the retreat, and the fireball also exploded with a 'boom', and sparks splashed everywhere, just like a cannon battle during the New Year.

"Who are you?" the man asked.

"We used to be soldiers, but now, we are all Jianghu people. No, my boss is still the same soldier. Han Donglai replied proudly.

Then the man asked, "What kind of weapon are you carrying?"

"A weapon that can kill. Wu Xiu replied.

"Are you a monk who has just entered the Mountain Sect, or are you a disciple of the Great Sect under the Mountain?" the man continued.

Han Donglai was a little impatient, "Do you want to fight or not, do you want our arms and legs?"

The man snorted coldly, "It's just a little trick just now, and then I'll let you take a good look at what ...... is."

He didn't finish speaking, Wu Xiu and Han Donglai attacked left and right, the man hurriedly drew his sword, the monk on the mountain was really not good at punching and kicking, and he was defeated in a short time, if it wasn't for the black cloud with a cry to protect him, it is estimated that he would have died by this time. His face was pale, and he took out a talisman again, but this time it was red, I saw that he bit his fingertips in a hurry, clicked a few points on the talisman, and there were words in his mouth, and then threw out the talisman, suddenly the golden light exploded, extremely dazzling, Wu Xiu and Han Donglai were worried about fraud and took a few steps back, seeing that after the golden light, there was a big man with a giant axe in his hand, more than a foot tall and wearing armor, appeared out of thin air, the big man was surrounded by golden light, and after being slightly stunned, he raised the giant axe and attacked Wu Xiu and Han Donglai.

Wu Xiu and Han Donglai attacked the armored big man in two ways, one on the left and one on the right, one up and one on the other, although the big man was clumsy, but like a copper-headed iron arm, it would not hurt him a little for a while, it seemed that the golden light around his body was stronger than the Xuanjing armor of their black armor battalion.

But the big man came out of thin air after all, and he couldn't last long. The battle became slower and slower, Wu Xiu struck hard, but he still pierced his chest, and there was an illusory black blood-like thing splashed in all directions where the stab was hit, and Han Donglai stabbed a sword in the air, hitting the big man's neck, which was also pierced.

"Tell me, what weapon are you using, and who are you?" cried the ugly man.

Finally, after the big man was fatally wounded, he slowly dissipated between heaven and earth.

Wu Xiu and Han Donglai breathed a sigh of relief, and Wu Xiu said, "I've told you everything." ”

Han Donglai also smiled and said: "This graceful, jade tree is in the wind, and the immortal master is magnificent, don't be afraid, neither of us has any power behind us, and if there are any magical powers, just use them." To tell you the truth, this is the first time we have fought with the gods on the mountain, don't say it, it's quite enjoyable. ”

The ugly man hesitated a little, and then asked, "Your kung fu is not weak at all, there is really no sect?"

Han Donglai was finally a little helpless, "It's really not, I want you to lie to you, I, my brother can't get a wife!"

The scene is somewhat hilarious.

Wu Xiu fed, "Are you going to fight or not?"

The man pondered, his face gloomy, "I still have one last trick, my name is Ten Thousand Ghosts Chaozong, let you ants have a good look!" This time he finally said the cruel words completely, only to feel very happy in his heart, so he pinched the trick with both hands again, and slapped his chest, and thick black smoke slowly floated out from his eyes, mouth, ears, and nostrils, and the scene was even terrifying.

Wu Xiu and Han Donglai glanced at each other and were about to step forward to meet them. Suddenly, a young man stepped out of the grove, holding a seal in his hand and holding it high, and the black smoke poured into the seal so impartially. The young man was Mr. Zhu's grandson, and the seal was also one of the objects that were placed on the incense table that day.

The young man was dressed in coarse cloth clothes, and the cloth shoes on his feet were very old, but they were very clean, and he was dressed as a typical country boy, and after he 'sucked' all the black smoke with his seal, he turned around and explained: "Don't get me wrong, this immortal master cultivates the ghost path, I just accept these unjust souls, and I will overdo them in the future." ”

The ugly ghost path 'Immortal Master' finally began to be frightened, and pointed at the young man, "Who are you? What is it in your hand?"

The young man hung the seal on his sackcloth belt, hugged his fists and said, "This immortal master has offended a lot. Previously, my grandfather told me that there were unjust ghosts in Qianfang Town, and I also found you according to the guidance of the seal. ”

The young man paused, and then said: "Immortal Master, it's better not to practice this kind of evil method of refining ghosts, it will damage yin morality, and to a certain extent, you will suffer from it, in fact, you have already shown bad signs now." If I'm not mistaken, you're actually a good-looking person, but when you nourish your soul in your body, your appearance becomes like this. ”

The ugly ghost monk touched his face and said angrily, "What's the matter with you, give me back the unjust soul I have refined for many years!"

The young man shook his head, "If I accept it, I won't return it to you, and besides, I will also take away the black cloud I saw before, and the few resentful ghosts in it." ”

The ugly ghost cultivator saw that he was powerless, and he definitely couldn't beat it, so he hugged his fists and said, "You guys are busy, I still have something to do." ”

Wu Xiu wouldn't let him leave easily, after all, there were some things that he still had to ask clearly, so he also learned the young man's name and shouted: "Immortal Master, stay." ”

The ugly ghost Xiu was slightly stunned, and then his steps were a little faster, and after walking a few steps, he trotted up, but he didn't let go of his arms and ran, and he didn't mean to stay at all.

The young man ran and chased after him, and Wu Xiu and Han Donglai got on their horses and followed.

"Immortal Master, please give me that black cloud, otherwise I won't be able to go back and deal with my grandfather. The young man said after him.

Wu Xiu immediately asked, "Immortal Master, may I ask who paid for our arms and legs?"

The ugly ghost Xiu still didn't speak, and walked forward silently.

"Immortal Master, please give face, if my grandfather is to blame, it will not be good. ”

"Immortal Master, why don't I give you two hundred taels and you tell me?"

"Immortal Master, if you pretend not to speak again, I will unload your arms and legs. ”

......

......

"Shut up!!" The ugly ghost couldn't bear it, he didn't need to endure it anymore, and finally got angry. He looked back at the two horsemen behind him and the weak-crowned young man with a harmless face, his eyes were full of complexity and helplessness. Looking at him, he knelt down with a puff, and said sadly: "Three immortal masters, three heroes spare their lives, I Huang Sanduo can't compensate you, please let me go for the sake of my years of practice, please beg you." After that, he actually cried, and the tears flowed loudly, and he couldn't fake it.

The three of them were about to speak, and Wu Xiu clenched his fists to the young man, "Little Immortal Master, you invite first." ”

The young man smiled and said, "Huang Xianshi, please sacrifice that black cloud, I will take a few resentful ghosts inside and leave." ”

The ugly ghost cultivator hesitated at first, and then shook his head helplessly, so he pinched his fingers and recited the mantra, and after a while, a black cloud surrounded him. The young man held the seal in his hand and headed towards the black cloud cover, and wisps of black smoke let out a mournful roar and poured into the seal. The young man was very satisfied, with a smile on his face, and said, "Master Huangxian, I remember everything I told you, right? Since you have taken the path of ghosts, you must respect these ghosts and treat them well, and you will definitely succeed in the future. ”

Ghost Xiu Huang Sanduo nodded again and again, and fell to the ground, that is called a pious.

The young man said to Wu Xiu and Han Dong: "The two immortal masters, or heroes, actually don't matter. My name is Zhu Xiaokui, we met before, and I will go back first when I finish my business. Although this Huang Immortal Master has taken the last ghost path, he has not harmed the lives of ordinary people over the years, so I hope the two of them will be punished slightly. There were a lot of people that day, and my grandfather didn't have time to say, but before going out today, my grandfather told me that if I could meet you, I would invite you to come to my house when you had free time. ”

Wu Xiu and Han Dong both clasped their fists, they both had a good impression of the young man in front of them, they looked energetic and energetic, Wu Xiu said: "I thanked the little master for his help just now, please go back and tell Mr. Zhu, we will definitely come to the door another day to thank you." As for this Huang Immortal Master, little brother, don't worry, we'll be fine if we ask clearly. ”

The clean and hearty Zhu Xiaokui grinned, revealing two rows of beautiful white teeth, "Then I'll go first, see you another day." ”

Seeing Zhu Xiaokui away, both of them looked at Huang Sanduo with a smile, and Huang Sanduo also smiled reluctantly.

"Ahem..."Han Donglai said with a smile: "Get up, Huang Xianshi, it's weirdly cold on the ground." ”

Huang Sanduo tilted his head, did not get up, and did not speak.

Wu Xiu said: "Get up, we have something to ask you." ”

Huang Sanduo said sadly: "Two heroes, I'll still answer on my knees." Comfortable. ”

Wu Xiu rolled his eyes and sighed, "Okay then, just tell me who it is..."

"It's the townman!"

Han Donglai smiled and said, "Is that the dead fat man?"

"Yes, yes, yes. ”

Wu Xiu asked again, "Tell me about it." ”

Huang Sanduo coughed his throat, straightened up, and said, "He found me and gave me a hundred taels of silver, asking me to bring back your legs or arms, and he will give me another hundred taels after bringing them back." ”

Han Donglai asked, "That's it?"

Huang Sanduo nodded quickly, "Well! That's it." ”

Wu Xiu said: "Okay, let's go." But you can't do bad things in the future. Do you remember what the little master said just now?"

Huang Sanduo got up and nodded again and again, "I remember, I remember." In the future, I, Huang Sanduo, will definitely be a good person. ”

Wu Xiu said: "Well, Master Huangxian, please go slowly." ”

As soon as Huang Sanduo turned around, he stagnated, turned around and said, "Two heroes, am I really leaving?"

"Let's go, let's go. I do not send it. ”

Huang Sanduo clenched his fists and turned his head, first walking normally, and then getting faster and faster, just as he was about to run wildly. There was a shout from behind.

"Huang Xianshi, please stay. ”

Huang Sanduo stopped his body abruptly, and was about to grit his teeth and prepare to rush out, but as soon as he was about to raise his feet, he stopped very disobediently, as if there was a cry in his heart shouting 'don't run, don't run', but another voice shouted again, 'Hurry up, run quickly', but in the end, don't run defeated hurry up, he turned around and plucked up his courage, and said loudly: "Two, what's wrong?"

Han Donglai held up a sword, "Your sword has fallen." ”

Huang Sanduo said: "It's not a good sword, please throw it at me." ”

Han Donglai said, "You can get it yourself." ”

Huang Sanduo smiled embarrassedly: "It's okay, it's not a precious thing, please throw it over." ”

Han Donglai suddenly laughed: "Okay, you take it." ”

Probably because it was already dark, Huang Sanduo didn't catch it, and the scabbard hit his head, which hurt a little. Picking up the long sword, he hugged his fists at Wu Xiu and the two and turned to leave, probably because he couldn't see the two horses behind him or didn't go far at all, his feet seemed to be smeared with oil, and he ran fast, running for several miles in a row, looking behind him, he was a little relieved.

Not far away, a grinning young man with white eyes and coarse cloth shoes stood in the dark and watched the scene that made him happy. The seal on his waist was surrounded by black mist, and when Wu Xiu and Han Dong came and walked away, the black mist surrounding the seal gathered at the young man's feet and lifted him up. The young man walked away.

Wu Xiu and Han Donglai looked at each other and smiled, and Han Donglai asked, "Boss, what do you say?"

Wu Xiu said: "Why don't you go to meet that old man at night?"

Han Donglai grinned and said, "Gotcha!" made a gesture of please, "Boss first." ”

When they arrived in the town, it was past the point of eating, many families had already slept, and there were few pedestrians on the street, Wu Xiu and Han Donglai went directly to the town yamen, this time they did not knock on the door, but entered over the wall, the yamen is not big, the front is the public court, and the back is the house of the town official. A large courtyard is brightly lit, standing behind the big tree on the side of the courtyard, you can hear the sound of staggering in the big house in front of you, there must be a banquet inside, Wu Xiu and Han Donglai sneaked to the side of the door, and saw the scene inside through the hole in the window, sure enough, the town official sat on the main seat, and there were people on both sides of the lower head, and there were three dancers dressed in revealing clothes and dancing sultry dances on the banquet, and a group of musicians who played drums and played sheng.

Han Donglai gritted his teeth and said, "Dead fatty, you can really enjoy it!" He was about to push the door and break in, but was stopped by Wu Xiu.

Wu Xiu said: "Wait, it's not too late to do it when everyone is gone." ”

Not long after, the dancer danced, everyone applauded and drank, and the town official put down the wine glass and said: "At this time, the Yellow Immortal Master has already succeeded, get rid of those two guys who are not long-eyed, and we can sit back and relax!"

It turned out that the other officials in the town were on both sides of the head, and the clerk of the day was there, and he was flirting with one of the dancing girls at the moment.

One of them said, "Sir, what about the rice, flour, grain, oil, and silver that were sent? That silver is not a small amount." ”

The town official smiled: "It's not easy, call two people tomorrow, and just get it back on the grounds of arrears of state taxes." What kind of climate can an old woman and a little blind man become!"

The man smiled lewdly and said, "I heard that the little blind man of the Huang family is very watery, do you want to bring it with you?"

When the townsman heard the beautiful girl, he couldn't bear it, and said, "Is this really the case?"

The man nodded vigorously.

"Okay, I'll leave this matter to you, bring it to me first, and I'll take a look first. ”

Outside the window, Wu Xiu and Han Donglai heard it clearly, Han Donglai gritted his teeth and said, "Damn, Lao Tzu really wants to go up with a sword! These dog mongrels!"

The two tried their best to suppress their anger, and about an hour later, the banquet slowly came to an end, and the people fell and vomited, and one by one the servants who were brought in were supported and even carried out of the courtyard gate. Now there were only two people left in the house, a dancer and a town official. After a while, they will have a good time.

After everyone left, Han Donglai and Wu Xiu pushed the door in, and the town officials and dancers were sitting on the high seats, and when they heard someone coming in, they said, "What." Anything else?"

No one spoke.

The townsman pushed away the dancer and was about to start scolding, rubbed his eyes, and then froze on the spot.

Han Donglai said: "Isn't it a little incredible?

The townsman nodded stunned.

Wu Xiu pointed at the dancing girl, "You, go to the back hall, no matter what happens, don't come out." ”

Han Donglai said: "Seeing that you have drunk a little too much, we will sober you up first." ”

The dancer hid in the back hall with her hands crossed over her shoulders, and she wore only tulle. I don't know if it was cold or scared, I shivered all over, and then I heard the screams of killing pigs in the lobby.

Over the years, the people of Qianfang Town have dared to be angry with the town officials, and often scolded him for being a pig behind his back, but tonight he really became a pig, and he looked like a pig roasted by fire.

Wu Xiu and Han Donglai did not skimp on their fists, and greeted the town officials well.

But the townsman didn't die, but he was almost dead.

The next morning, in the largest square in the town, there was a fat man, no, there should be a fat man with a red and swollen face, no, it should be a fat man with a red and swollen face who was dying, tied up, sitting on the square, he should be very cold, shivering all the time.

This seems to be the biggest news in Qianfang Town for hundreds of years, and people spread ten, ten, hundred, and began to gather in the square. It seemed that everyone in the town had come, and the square was surrounded by water, but most of them did not dare to step forward, only those children who had nothing to do jumped forward, carefully looking at the town officials with dull eyes, slightly open mouths, and drool.

In the afternoon, it seemed that someone who had nothing to do went to the countryside to report the news, and the whole town was filled with people. In the crowd, Wu Xiu and Han Donglai seemed to see the villagers of Huangjia Village.

At first, people were silent, just whispering, then the bold began to speak loudly, and then the whole square was filled with laughter and shouting, which was really like a temple fair. Some of the villagers, who hated the townsman, began to throw rotten vegetables at him, and some even threw dung at him, and in less than an hour, the townsman was drowned in a pile of garbage.

Several officials who drank with the townsman last night were also in the crowd, they observed silently, and thought of finding a chance to save the townsman, but they were recognized by a few sharp-eyed people, so they didn't act rashly, so they had to slowly retreat behind the crowd and quietly return home. Wu Xiu and Han Donglai quietly followed the paperwork home. When the clerk opened the door, Wu Xiu and Han Donglai jumped on the wall and hid in the corner of the courtyard, the clerk first washed his hands and face, and then went to the incense table and lit three incense sticks, and prayed sincerely: "Bodhisattva bless Bodhisattva bless, I will never do bad things in the future, tomorrow, no, I will return the money of the greedy people in the afternoon." ”

is a person who is not bad to the bone, Wu Xiu and Han Dong are sitting in his courtyard.

The clerk's home is not big, and it even looks a little shabby, but the furniture is very complete. After worshipping the Bodhisattva, he turned around and saw Wu Xiu and Han Dong sitting in the courtyard, which startled him, but then greeted him, "Two generals, please serve tea inside." ”

is a person who observes words and looks at things, and is not chaotic in the face of danger.

Wu Xiu and Han Donglai glanced at each other, got up and walked into the house, the clerk personally made tea and handed it over in person, Wu Xiu asked, "Do you know the purpose of our coming?"

The clerk deliberately sat at the end of the seat and said respectfully: "Those who know, those who know, know." ”

Wu Xiu said: "Let's talk about it." ”

"From this day forward, I begin to count all the injustices in the town over the years. Including whether there is overcharged food, overcharged taxes, unresolved grievances, and unhandled cases. The clerk replied.

"And then?"

"Then, the over-levied taxes and embezzled money will be returned, and the unfair grievances will be dealt with, and the cases that have not been handled will be handled in accordance with the laws of the Great Wei. ”

"Yes, yes. But there's one more thing you've forgotten. ”

"Please advise. ”

"I guess at this point, the town official is dead, and you still have to prepare a coffin. ”

"Of course, of course. I'll do it. ”

Han Donglai got up and asked, "Do you know how that town official died?"

The clerk also got up and pondered: "If the law doesn't blame the people, I will say that the people of Qianfang Town were killed." ”

Wu Xiu said: "No, he is greedy for death." ”

The clerk bowed his head and said, "Taught." ”

Wu Xiu and Han Donglai were about to walk out of the door, when Wu Xiu turned around and said, "It's still the same sentence, we are all idle and will come back to you at any time." Remember, to be an official in the future, you must be a good official. ”

The clerk clenched his fists respectfully, "It will be." ”

After Wu Xiu and Han Dong came to leave, the clerk could no longer stand, he fell to the ground, the beads of sweat on his face fell, his face was pale, his lips were dry, and he struggled to get up and wanted to wash his face, but along the way, a yellowish liquid flowed out of his crotch.

The sun went down, the people gradually dispersed, and a few good things went up to check, and finally died. So on this night, Qianfang Town was as lively as the New Year, the doors of every house were wide open, and some people even lit fireworks, and some people beat gongs and drums.

The death of the town official is good news for everyone in Qianfang Town.

After dark, Wu Xiu and Han Donglai rode back. I didn't go home last night, and it is estimated that Dongmei's question will be indispensable after I go back. On the way out of town, Zhu Xiaokui rode a little donkey and followed the two horses, Zhu Xiaokui asked, "Do you think this is the right thing to do?"

Han Donglai nodded, "Of course it's right." ”

"Tell me about it. ”

Han Donglai rolled his eyes, and said in his heart that you are not my boss, how can you learn his mantra, he replied: "I don't understand such a simple truth, kill a corrupt official and corrupt official, and benefit the people." ”

Zhu Xiaokui nodded seriously, "But I don't think it's good enough, you think, you are from the mountain, you have to abide by the rules of the mountain, you should go to the higher authorities to report to the officials, collect evidence, and act in accordance with the law." ”

Wu Xiu said: "That's very troublesome, what if his superiors collude with him?"

Zhu Xiaokui said without thinking: "Then find a higher level." ”

Wu Xiu smiled: "According to what you said, we can talk about it all night. ”

Zhu Xiaokui held his mouth, "No, what you said is possible, and what I said is the right thing to do." Not the same. ”

Han Donglai was a little impatient, "What are the rules under the mountain, what is the mess, from today onwards we are the heroes of the rivers and lakes and green forests, when the road is uneven, draw a sword to help!

Zhu Xiaokui laughed loudly, "If you are satisfied, then I wish the two heroes a good reputation as soon as possible, and be the heroes who serve the country and the people!"

Wu Xiu hugged his fists, "Drag your blessing, Zhu Xiaoxian Master!"

Zhu Xiaokui asked, "When are you going to my house?"

Wu Xiu pondered, "I won't go tonight, or it will only be a few days, and we will go back and have some work to do." ”

Zhu Xiaokui smiled: "Okay, then I'll wait for you." ”

Zhu Xiaokui left, the two continued to hurry, and when they got home, it was already a little late, but Dongmei still had food and dinner, and the two of them ate very much and drank a lot of wine. Huang Mu went to bed early, only three people sat in the courtyard and counted the stars, and soon it was fifteen, Wu Xiu was ready to leave after fifteen, and then went all the way north, first to Liuxia County, and then to Xudu.

The moon is in the sky, and the stars are shining. Wu Xiu and Han Donglai were in a good mood, so they hummed a small tune in the army:

Pear blossoms fall, pear blossoms bloom,

Pear blossoms bloom and fall,

They all say that pears are fragrant, they all say that pears are sweet, and they all say that the sea and mulberry fields in the world are savvy.

The former goes, the future goes,

People go and go,

They all say that love is difficult to break, they all say that hatred is difficult to grow, and they all say that the lovesickness in the world cannot be forgotten.

Dongmei suddenly asked, "My father and you are brothers, should I call you uncle?"

Wu Xiudao: "This is not necessarily, we are brothers with your father, and that is in the army." In fact, it's not an exaggeration for us to call him uncle for his age, if you want, you can call us Brother Wu, Brother Han. ”

Dongmei blinked her eyes, which were exceptionally bright at night, and said with a smile: "Are the two brothers married?"

Wu Xiudao: "Nothing. ”

"Oh. Dongmei stopped talking.

In the next few days, Wu Xiu and Han Donglai began to work. After Wu Xiu's suggestion, he simply removed the bamboo fences that were not too strong, and built a courtyard wall in the courtyard, not too high, half a person high. So it took two days to dry it, mud and rammed earth. The old lady was much more idle, she asked someone to go to the town to buy some fabric for making shoes, and was going to make a pair of mille-feuille cloth shoes for Wu Xiu and Han Donglai. Now that life is better, the old lady said that from this year onwards, she will no longer farm and grow crops, but only set aside a place in the corner of the yard to plant a little seasonal vegetables, and the rest will go to the town to buy.

A few days passed, and the two were almost busy and began to wrap up. In the afternoon of this day, the two of them were going to the town, one was to visit Mr. Zhu, and the other was to buy more rice, flour, grain and oil to store. After completing these two things, Wu Xiu was about to leave Huangjia Village, and as for Han Donglai, he said that he would stay longer, and in his own words, he would enhance his relationship with Dongmei.

The two rode horses and walked slowly. The weather is getting warmer, spring is coming, and everything is recovering.

Riding through the vast mountain fields is truly refreshing.