Just as Pang He and Su Ying were talking about their martial arts dreams, there was a knock outside the door, Pang He went to see the door, Zhou Tong stood outside the door alone, and said to Pang He: "He'er, accompany the teacher to walk around here!"

Pang He turned around and said to Su Ying, then went out and walked around the street with his master. The pen %fun %pavilion www.biquge.info Pang He asked tentatively: "Master, is there something wrong?"

Zhou Dong's strange appearance was noticed by Pang He, but he felt happy: "Yes, so, let's come out and take a look, is there any news from the Iron Armor Army?"

Pang He shook his head and said softly: "There has been no valuable news, but I have heard that more and more people from the rivers and lakes have entered the city recently. ”

Zhou Tong said with an understanding tone: "They were born in the military camp, and they don't know much about how to understand a river and lake. Now that I think about it, the lack of news may not be because there is no news, but because they don't know much about the rivers and lakes. ”

Pang He nodded, looking at the people walking around, some one by one, some in waves, these are either civilians, or Jianghu sects, and there are soldiers patrolling the city, of course, a few are equivalent to plainclothes policemen wearing people's clothes, watching the movements of the people around them. Pang He looked at it for a while, and said to the master: "Master, it's almost the same as when we came over in the morning, nothing has changed, but in the past few days, the atmosphere has become more and more tense." ”

Zhou Tong looked at Pang He acquiescingly: "Yes, now there are more and more people day by day, but it is because of this little change that we are relaxed." Sometimes, we just sit quietly and watch to see how far these changes have become. Fortunately, the guards of Suzhou City are also quite cautious, and they can prevent the future and increase the number of manpower, so far, it can be regarded as equal. ”

The master and apprentice were talking, and unconsciously, a sedan chair appeared in front of them, which was driven by the officers and soldiers, and after seeing Zhou Dong, they immediately stopped Zhou Dong. The sedan chair also stopped, and a middle-aged man in an official uniform walked out of the sedan chair, it seemed that it should be the governor of Jiangnan, and smiled at Zhou Tong: "Zhou Dong, long time no see!"

It turned out to be Zeng Huai, the governor of Jiangnan, and Zhou Tong smiled bitterly: "This posture, will it be too big to see my old friend?"

Zeng Huai walked up to Zhou Tong, held hands, and said, "I originally wanted to see you, but it just so happened that I saw you on the road, come, let's find a place to have a good chat." ”

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhou Tong didn't agree, so he took Zhou Tong's hand, entered a simple teahouse, patted Zhou Tong's shoulder, and motioned for Zhou Dong to sit down, Zhou Tong reluctantly sat down: "I know, if I come to see you like this today, you will definitely feel unhappy." However, I can't help it, I know your status in the rivers and lakes very well. Between you and the court, I can only choose the court first. Here, I'm going to say sorry to you first, if I hadn't had no choice, I wouldn't have done it. The current city of Suzhou, as you know, is almost full of people from different places and speaking with different accents. I think your purpose in Suzhou City should also be for the people of the world. ”

Zhou Tong sighed helplessly: "You really embarrassed me by doing this." Historically, although there is a slight connection between the imperial court and the rivers and lakes, it is extremely taboo to interact with the imperial court and the rivers and lakes. I understand what you mean, I understand it, and since you have decided to do it, I can only accept it. ”

Zeng Huai said happily: "Okay, it's really fast." ”

Zhou Tong said in general: "Then, if there is anything you want me to do, you might as well say it directly!"

Seeing that Zhou Tong was so direct, Zeng Huai, of course, did not hide it, and said: "I just said that this time I came to borrow your prestige in the rivers and lakes. Use your influence to attract the attention of some people, so this time I came here to build momentum for you. Everyone in the rivers and lakes knows that it is extremely taboo to walk with people in the court, and if you get too close to the court, you will be afraid of this person. I won't hide it from you, since you entered Suzhou City, my people have been secretly observing you, during this time, there are many people from the rivers and lakes who visit you and want you to ask for martial arts. And Cai Jing's men, although I don't know why they left, but I know that among them, there must be you. Your reputation has spread all over Suzhou City, as long as I let some people see you walking with the people in the imperial court, the people on the rivers and lakes will also know about it, plus you used to be in the imperial court, and the purpose of your stay in Suzhou City will make these people feel that it is obvious. ”

Pang He felt helpless for the master, isn't this chasing ducks to the shelves? It's really Zhu Bajie looking in the mirror, inside and outside is not a person. In terms of the imperial court, they already have some scruples about their masters, especially Cai Jing's Gao Yu faction, who is finally familiar with the rivers and lakes, and now they are facing the fear of being feared by the people on the rivers and lakes. Hey, looking at the situation in front of you, you have to accept it.

Zhou Tong smiled and said, "It's really good to do this, especially at this critical moment, it can disrupt some people's positions." It may not completely destroy the plan, but at least it can serve as a delay. ”

Zeng Huai said: "Since you already understand, then I don't need to say more." ”

Pang He couldn't help but say, "Master Zeng, if you do this, where will you put my master, is there no other way?"

Zhou Tong said quite calmly at this time: "He'er, in fact, it's not just me, Lord Zeng is also gambling on this contest with his career and even his own life. ”

Zeng Huai smiled bitterly and said: "Those who know me, Zhou Tongye, as long as the world is stable, what is the personal interest? Those who are officials are originally for the benefit of the people, if not, then what difference does it make if they are not officials? Besides, don't you think so? If not, you will definitely not agree to me so readily." ”

Pang He looked at his master and Master Zeng Huaizeng, and the emotion in his heart came spontaneously. Zhou Tong explained: "He'er, although we are not wanted, we can also make some articles, which may even kill Lord Zeng. Since Master Zeng has risked his own life, how can we cower?"

"Got it, master!" Pang He replied, "I will do my best!"

Zeng Huai stood up and walked to Pang He's side: "Yes, the hero is a young man! Don't worry, I will try my best to protect you and your master." ”

Pang He clenched his fists and said, "Lord Xie! but..."

Zeng Huai asked, "But what?"

Pang He replied: "My life alone is not enough for the life of the world, I am ready to be born and die for the adult!"

Zeng Huai smiled happily: "Yes, very heroic! However, you are not doing this for me, but for the sake of the world, do you understand?"

"Yes!" Pang He said loudly, "My lord!"

Zeng Huai said happily: "Okay, okay! Then let's do this today, I still have official business, so I won't stay anymore, another day, let's see you again!"

Zhou Tong got up, sent a few steps with Pang He, and then returned to the inn. (To be continued.) )