Gift natural power at the beginning

Chapter 461 Things

Huaizhou, Lingtai sect.

On the hillside of Lingtai Mountain, there is a high platform facing the mountains, with golden tiles and earthen walls, flying corners of the eaves, and a line of sandalwood on the table, which floats in the air along the airflow.

Lin Mo glanced at Zhang Long who was a little nervous in front of him, looked away, picked up the teacup in front of him, and sipped it lightly.

"Lao Zhang may as well speak up if he has something to do. If I can do it, I won't refuse."

He put down the teacup, looked at the sea of ​​clouds that rolled and relaxed, and said calmly.

Zhang Long shaved his head bald at this time, with six fragrant scars on the top of his head. This is a Buddhist dress, and his temperament is much calmer than before.

Hearing this, he looked at Lin Mo in front of him with a complicated expression.

I sighed softly in my heart.

It was totally unexpected that after less than two years, the other party has changed so much.

This change is not only in appearance, but also in temperament and state, and even in status.

Who would have thought that in the Lingxi Bieyuan, a disciple from the outer palace who had a very low sense of existence would become a Taoist figure of the Lingtai sect of the Lingtai sect in the blink of an eye, and even own a large temple?

With such a speed, even though he had expected that the other party might soar into the sky, he never imagined that this day would come so quickly.

Fortunately, although the other party is not what it used to be, he seems to be a nostalgic person.

In spite of his busy schedule, I would like to spare time to meet him.

It was like letting a big stone fall from his heart.

"Speaking of which, it's true that I need to trouble Lao Lin... Senior Brother Lin." Zhang Long said in a shy voice.

"You don't have to be so divided." Lin Mo said calmly.He doesn't like the sudden change of address for his former friends and old people.

"Hehe, it's all the same, it's all the same." Zhang Long shook his head with a smile.

"This matter has to start with my family.

As you know, my family had a good momentum originally, and in the city where I live, I also have a bit of background, and I can barely be regarded as a wealthy family.
And I have a lot of younger brothers and sisters, and my relationship is very good, I went to the other courtyard of Lingxi, and then entered the main sect of Lingtai, because I want to maintain the situation of brothers and sisters..."

Lin Mo nodded. He naturally knew this. When they left Huai Ping, a group of people had a farewell drink and confided their hearts to each other. Zhang Long said this.

"You mean, something happened to the family?"

Thoughts floated in his mind, he asked softly.

"I knew I couldn't hide it from you." Zhang Long smiled wryly.

He looked at the slightly green tea in the teacup in front of him, and the tea leaves in it, and sighed slightly:

"To be honest, it's true. During the last expedition to Taizhou, the city where our family is located, the chief officer happened to be a brother in the Zhengyi line of the sect. He took office when he was selected for the first time. To fight against rebellion, the master and brother clan will fully cooperate,

It’s just that afterward, senior brother, you know that the coalition forces were defeated in the Battle of Taizhou, and the forces within the junior clan’s family have been wiped out by a few percent, showing a trend of decline. It is precisely because of this that many outsiders are coveted, and they have no choice but to come to find senior brother . "

Zhang Long said truthfully, he was a little aggrieved when he spoke, with a look of unwillingness on his face.

"That disciple Zhengyi is also dead? If he is not dead, then we should look for him."

Lin Mo heard the words and sorted out the context of the matter, but he was a little puzzled.

"Besides, I remember that the imperial court has a protection policy similar to that of sacrificing the family. Your situation should be in line with it. Moreover, with Lao Zhang, your identity as the Lingtai Sect is the foundation, and the opponent dares to do it. Could it be that you also have a background?"

"Well, that senior brother is not dead, but he was also seriously injured, and he is still in retreat to heal his wounds, and he can't be contacted at all, and the protection rules for sacrificing the family that you mentioned, there are, but..." Zhang Long wanted to say something. end.

He glanced at him twice, his voice lowered a bit:
"But there are also conditions. It must hand over part of its property to the government. On the surface, it is temporarily kept. When a new card master appears in the clan, it will be returned, so as not to attract people's hearts with money.

After careful calculation, this part is the majority, after all, there are quite a few open mouths up and down, and those outsiders, who may not even be sure, have the support of the government behind them..."

Lin Mo was speechless. After hearing this, he only felt that some people in the government in Huaizhou really looked like they were going to die sooner or later.

Don't they know that there are examples like Zhang Long's family who respond to the call and become martyrs in the end, but the family is not cared for, and they end up in defeat, which will greatly reduce morale?

If it goes on like this, only fools will give their lives to the court.

"How do you want me to help you?" He asked at this point.

Zhang Long clasped his hands together, and his voice was a little more solemn: "Brother, please just bring a sentence."

Like Lin Mo's current status, to a certain extent, it can already represent the will of the sect.Some local governments naturally dare not listen.

After all, the imperial court and Lingtai Sect are now in the honeymoon period.

The reason why he can't protect the family is just not enough.

"Okay, I'll give you a greeting card later, you just take it." Lin Mo nodded. "But no matter what, as long as the person is still there, it's fine. If you give up a little property, you can give it up. As the saying goes, if a thousand gold is gone, it will come back. If there is someone, there is hope."

"You come back after all your money is gone? Old Lin, you can always say something thought-provoking."

Zhang Long touched the scar on his head and smiled wryly.

"It's just that most of the time, when wealth is lost and people are lost, everyone understands the truth of cutting grass and roots, and the weak have no right to choose."

Lin Mo was speechless, looking at Zhang Long who was once in high spirits in front of him, he didn't know how to comfort him.

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Dazhou Qiguang 49 years, late July.

The Yujian in Yuzhou was broken, and Hengfo Moke from the Qianyu Realm came, and Huai Yuandao, Marshal Ma Huaiyuan of the Dahuai Army, led troops to attack Yuzhou to suppress the chaos.

Breaking through one county in one day, less than three days, even breaking through Yanyu, Shuiyuan, and Lianping three counties.

Taihou Tai'anming led the crowd to defeat the enemy and escaped into the mountains and forests, where he disappeared.

The power of the Yuzhou government officially collapsed.

After Taizhou, Yuzhou fell one after another.

The world was shocked.

Huaifu City.

"Lord Niu, can you wait for me and report the matter here to Lord Dutong in advance."

"It's really not that I don't want to help. Brother Zhang Min, you have to know that today is a rest period, and Dutong is not in the yamen at all. Besides, everything in the yamen needs to go through procedures.
If you want to apply for the protection of the family of sacrificed martyrs, you must first prove that someone in the family has indeed died on duty, go to the Ministry of Households to stamp and ask for a certificate, and then handle the property consignment there, and finally you can apply to the capital.

If I help you, I'm doing a superfluous job on my behalf, but I'll lose my hat! "

In the courtyard, a man in official uniform with wide forehead, big eyes and wide eyebrows, sighed softly, shook his head and said.

While speaking, there was a hint of impatience in his eyes.

"Master Niu, the six elders of our family have disappeared since the Taizhou War. The Ministry of Households asks for a certificate. How can I prove it! And I, the Zhang family, can do the property consignment, but every time I go there, there is no one. , what should I do if I wait!"

On the other side, the person who spoke earlier held back the grief and indignation in his heart, and continued to speak in a deep voice.

But when he saw the eyesight of the person in front of him getting more and more impatient, and the ranger and ronin who kept dangling at the door, after grief and indignation, he was worried again.

Finally, he gritted his teeth and took an empty stone ring from his bosom.

"Master Niu, you are well-informed and kind-hearted. If you can, I hope you can show me the way!" As he spoke, he handed the ring forward.

Master Niu, who had an upright face in front of him, was startled, took it without showing any trace, weighed it, and his eyes became deep.

"Xiao Min, I really have a kind heart and I want to help you, but you have to know that the rules are here..."

Zhang Min gritted his teeth, took out another empty stone ring, and handed it over respectfully.

Master Niu sighed softly when he saw this, while shaking his head while sighing, the corners of his mouth subconsciously twitched.

Take the ring.

"Forget it, let me help you deal with the White Wolf Gang. As for the household department, if you really don't have proof, then you can pay more property and make up for it. The decree will be issued sooner, and you can feel at ease sooner.

Don't be reluctant, no matter how good the property is, there must be someone around. "

Master Niu said earnestly, with a deep feeling.

Halfway through speaking, his eyes lit up and he looked at a woman behind Zhang Min.

The woman was only fifteen or sixteen years old, with two shofar braids, and her skin was as fair as porcelain. Seeing him, she blinked her two eyes under her crescent eyebrows, and timidly hid behind Zhang Min.

"This is Lingmei Zhang Rou, she is really a country and a city, which makes people feel pity."

Mr. Niu shook his head and said.

Hearing this, Zhang Min took half a step forward, covering Lord Niu's sight.

Not a word.

Master Niu chuckled, shook his head, and looked at Zhang Min seriously.

"Xiao Min, you don't want Xiaorou to be bullied in Huaifu City in the future, do you? So, make a decision early."

He said without stopping, and walked out of the yard directly.

Seeing this, Zhang Min didn't say a word, but stepped forward to close the door.

Hmm... hum... woo... woo.

A low whimper sounded.

In the room, several men and women with sad faces walked out.

Looking at the appearance, it is somewhat similar to Zhang Min and Zhang Rou.

"Why are you crying? Don't cry." Zhang Min glanced at the person coming, turned to Zhang Rou who had burst into tears at some point, and said in a low voice.

Not far away, the wind was howling, and on the big tree in the corner, there was a cicada chirping carelessly, which disturbed people.

"Second brother, we, what should we do? Is it possible that grandpa and the others are not dead?" A youngest man walked out, pouted, but there was a glimmer of hope in his eyes, looking at Zhang Min,

"Otherwise, why doesn't the Ministry of Household Affairs grant us Mr. Zhang a death certificate?"

Hearing this, Zhang Min was speechless.

In the Battle of Taizhou, Huaizhou suffered heavy casualties.

There are countless missing persons.

The reason why there are so many missing people is that once it is clear that they died in the war, the government must issue pensions and provide protection.

Such a high price, even the imperial court could not afford it.

In the end, only some people who were killed in battle and whose bodies were not found were defined as missing.

The specified time has not returned, and it is redefined as sacrifice, granting pensions, and providing protection.

As for whether or not the family was defeated before the protection was provided, and how it ended up, it was none of the court's business.

Why?the same way.

In this way, a large number of low-level and three-indiscriminate forces were born, specifically targeting forces similar to Zhang's situation.

The imperial court turned a blind eye!

Why?Ordinary people can't see clearly, so he can't see clearly?
So it would be foolish to expect foolishly.

"At the moment, I can only see if there is anything Elder Brother can do. I think that if Elder Brother is in Lingtai Sect, if he can come back, no matter whether it is the imperial court or the White Wolf Gang, he will give him some face, right?"

The speaker is another woman, who is Zhang Min's eldest sister, named Zhang Qin.

"Of course, at this moment, we have to be prepared for the white wolf to help the dog to jump over the wall in a hurry, and to start ahead of time. I heard that the Li family in the next street was wiped out, and the young master was a member of the beast clan. He hurried down the mountain, but the whole clan was wiped out. When I was left alone, I went crazy."

"Well, big sister, you don't know, the Lingtai Sect is not far from Huaifu City, I'm afraid there won't be enough time..." Zhang Min smiled wryly.

Not a word was said.

Zhang Long has only been in the sect for more than two years, and he is still an inner disciple. Even if he returns, it may not help...

"I believe in big brother." Zhang Qin whispered.

Although the rest of the siblings didn't make a sound, they thought the same way.

Zhang Long's talent is considered to be extremely strong in the Zhang family, and it is even very possible to break through the master and make the family continue to pass on.

It's just that he saw that Zhang Min and others were less talented, and that each generation of the clan could only provide one master, so he resolutely left home to worship the Lingtai Sect, leaving the opportunity to them.

And Zhang Long did it.

He successfully joined the Lingtai Sect, and he already had the strength of a half-step master a few years ago, and he is expected to break through within a year.

From childhood to adulthood, everything I said was fulfilled!

Knowing about the changes in the clan before, he wrote a letter telling them not to worry, he will handle it.

Therefore, they have been looking forward to it!

Thinking of this, Zhang Rou, who had been crying all the time, stopped and didn't wipe away her tears.

Seeing this, Zhang Min stopped talking about being frustrated.

There is also some expectation in my heart.

Of course, if it really doesn't work, he also decides to bribe her with money!

At worst, if you follow the line of Lord Niu, as long as you are willing to spend money and win the protection order, the White Wolf Gang will not do anything again.

At that time, it would be great for the whole family to go to Lingtai Sect and join elder brother Zhang Long.

At least, siblings are in the...

After a little silence, Zhang Min said:

"Well, let's make two plans, and tomorrow I will go to the household department to apply for a certificate.

Then you pack up your things tonight, get protection first, wait for the elder brother to return, and finally return to Lingtai Sect together, at worst, at worst, start all over again!
Anyway, brothers are of one heart, and their benefits can cut gold! "

As soon as these words came out, Zhang Qin and others were a little surprised.

One must know that before, Zhang Min, who was the owner of the Zhang family, always wanted to keep the property.

After all, only with the existence of the industry can he obtain countless resources and support his breakthrough master.

Now if you really let go of everything, I am afraid that you will break through the master, and the hope is slim.

"The matter is settled like this. Back then, the eldest brother resolutely left home to go out on his own for us. Could it be that, as your second brother, you still value those dead things more than you?"

Zhang Min smiled casually, and after thinking it over, he felt much better.

There are several brothers and sisters, and the relationship is already very good, there is no intrigue.

Seeing this, Zhang Rou and the others didn't say any more, just nodded emphatically.

"Okay! Then let's clean up first!"

After saying that, everyone wanted to leave.

But at this moment, several black objects were suddenly thrown from outside the house, and as soon as Fang fell, purple smoke came out.

This is……

"Gas bomb? Hold your breath!" Zhang Min's expression changed instantly.

I was even more shocked.

I didn't expect Master Niu to take money and not do anything!
The White Wolf Gang is going to strike early? !
But it was still broad daylight, how dare they!
Don't wait for him to think about it.

Outside the door came the sound of chaotic footsteps and the clash of swords.

This must be the fierce battle between the White Wolf Gang and Zhang's guards.

"Miss, young master, this time it's the vice-leader of the White Wolf Gang, little evil wolf, I'll take you away first!"

A dark shadow jumped out of the house.

He was a well-dressed old man holding a golden dragon stick.

Hearing the word "little evil wolf", everyone's expression changed.

boom!
Suddenly, the vermilion wooden door shattered.

"Let's go? Where are you going? Young masters and ladies of the Zhang family, let's go along with me."

A rough male voice said muffled.

The sound was like the beating of a big drum, shaking people's blood and blood, and it was very powerful at first glance.

(End of this chapter)