Wanderer of the whirling world

Chapter 120 The rain is coming
Xin Ziqiu has always been a big boy with a simple mind. Although his mind is much more agile than ordinary people, he has never used his wisdom to calculate others.

It's by character.

However, young boys grow up through continuous training.

Xin Ziqiu has endured more than half a month in the mother-in-law world, and the hardships and life-and-death crises that he has endured far exceed the experience of many ordinary people in their lifetime.

In the end, this rare experience made this young man who had been carefully protected in the ivory tower no longer credulous and always vigilant.Gradually, there is a city in the chest.

Facing the harmless Hong Taiwei at this time, he secretly felt a sense of uneasiness, thinking about how to test him quietly.

It's a pity that Taiwei Hong didn't give him such an opportunity, he exchanged friendly greetings with all the knights in Kaifeng Mansion, then said that he was busy with business, turned and left.

Xin Ziqiu looked at his back, a little dazed, this time entering the mysterious and unknown ancient tomb, it seems that the leader of the team is the Taiwei.

But I don't know whether this person is an enemy or a friend.

He was in a daze when he heard Bao Gong ask:

"Xiaoqiu, I heard that you solved the math problem?"

When Xin Ziqiu heard Bao Gong asking him, he came back to his senses, nodded, and took out a stack of papers from his bosom, on which were the solutions and answers written long ago.

He still used the "Dayan Qiuyi Technique" created by Qin Jiushao 200 years later, and did not use modern number theory methods, otherwise it would seem too shocking, and he was afraid that the old scholars of the Guozijian and Sitianjian would not be able to accept it for a while.

Bao Gong has read many books and knows a little bit about arithmetic. He took the paper and took a look at it, but he didn't find any obvious problems.

As for the answer, people from Sitianjian and Guozijian will naturally verify it repeatedly, so he doesn't need to worry about it.

But thinking about it, since Xin Ziqiu dared to hand over the answer, he had gone through some calculations, and he would not risk committing the crime of deceiving the emperor and write randomly.

Bao Gong said with a smile:

"That's great, Xiaoqiu, you have made great contributions again this time. When you return from Lord Xinling's treasure, no matter what the harvest is, I will report to the officials and ask for another contribution for you."

Xin Ziqiu was very happy when he heard the words, so why didn't he get promoted to three ranks in a row and become a high-ranking official?
It seems that at least one of the six missions of this trip to the Whirling World has been decided.

With a happy expression on his face, he slightly bowed to Bao Gong and said:
"Thank you, Master Bao! In fact, this time, it is thanks to the help of Mr. Jia Xianjia and Miss Jia Zhiqing, and they also have a share of the credit."

Bao Gong nodded and said:
"The government attaches great importance to this matter, and asks about the progress almost every day. If something valuable can be unearthed from the ancient tomb, the credits of all of you will naturally be indispensable."

As one of the heads of the civil official group, he was very opposed to these theories of gods and ghosts affecting Emperor Renzong's focus on government affairs. However, compared with other old scholars, Baogong is still more active.

Since the matter is irreversible, then simply arrange everything and give the official a complete explanation, so that he will not be thinking about it all the time and not be in the mood to do other things.

……

After Bao Gong left, the three chivalrous men, young and old, dragged Xin Ziqiu to stay for a drink and chat, and they tossed and tossed him until dusk before letting him go home.

Jiang Ping also invited him to live in Kaifeng mansion and live with all the little brothers, but Xin Ziqiu was very used to living in Jia's mansion, and the mathematics textbooks he wrote needed to be polished with Jia's grandparents and grandchildren. Jia Mansion is still very convenient.

What's more, he was accompanied by Xuan Ming, who was in the form of a little maid, and she was still from Jia's mansion in name, if he moved to Kaifeng mansion, he couldn't take her with him.

So I found an excuse to shirk it, and everyone didn't force it.

When he returned home, it was already dark. Xin Ziqiu thought that his mission was going well, and he was in a good mood. After showing off with the official document and Xuan Ming, he meditated and practiced by himself, entering a deep state of tranquility. middle.

……

He settled down here, but the night in the capital was never peaceful.

At this time, in the commander's mansion, there are lanterns and festoons, and a big feast is being arranged.

Feicha Taibao Zhong Xiong was three points drunk, raised his wine cup and said:
"Lord Hong, I would like to toast you again. Thank you for your kind words in front of the officials. This time, I will do my best to protect the safety of you adults during this trip to the treasure."

The person sitting in front of him was in his fifties, with a face like a crown jade, refined and elegant, and he was a very handsome man.

It was Taiwei Hongxin.

He is now a popular person under Emperor Renzong's seat. This time, he was hand-picked by the officials to preside over the treasure hunting work of Lord Xinling's mausoleum, and he selected people from all walks of life.

Zhong Xiong has long seen this opportunity. He is good at digging camps, and he knows that entering the ancient tomb to explore is the most important thing for the officials in recent years.

If it is done well, if you can get Fang Warlock's immortality technique or immortalization technique and dedicate it to the officials, you will be able to get riches and honor at your fingertips.

Even if the next best thing is to get only one or two collections of ancient books, the officials will be very happy, and it will be no problem to be promoted in the future.

Even if you can't find anything, it's God's will. With the character of an official, you won't ask for blame, but will give everyone a reward for their hard work.

To put it bluntly, this is a lucrative business. If you fail, you will not lose, but if you do well, you will reach the sky in one step. How can Zhong Xiong not strive for such an opportunity?
It's just that the excavation of ancient tombs is not like leading soldiers to fight, and the more people who go there, the better.

On the contrary, a large team is difficult to manage and prone to unnecessary damage.

Therefore, the number of people in Hongxin's organization is limited, and most of them are scholars and Confucians who are proficient in ancient characters and arithmetic.

These people are more measured, understand the preciousness of ancient objects, and will not touch them casually.

As a martial artist, Zhong Xiong didn't have the qualifications to enter the ancient tomb, but he tried his best to get Hong Xin's way, spent a lot of money, and finally found a position as a guard.

This time, he was even more grateful to Hong Xin, and finally invited him to the house to drink tonight to express his gratitude.

Seeing that Zhong Xiong was very respectful, Hong Xin was very pleased, he drank the wine in his glass and said with a smile:
"Marshal Zhong, you don't have to thank me. We are all working for the government. Hong also believes in Marshal's martial arts ability, so he called you into the team."

Zhong Xiong thought to himself, this surname Hong is really hypocritical, you chose me because you liked my martial arts, and it has nothing to do with the box of gold, silver and jewelry I gave you?

But when he thought about it, he didn't dare to neglect his actions at all, he nodded and bowed quickly and said:

"That's right, Mr. Taiwei is loyal and conscientious, no wonder the officials trust you so much. Thank you, Mr. Taiwei, for your favor. Come here, and give me another toast!"

……

After drinking for three rounds, Hong Xin suddenly backed away from the left and right, and asked in a low voice through the drunkenness:

"Brother Zhong, we are all military officers, unlike those civil servants who are hypocritical in the court, you don't have to be so restrained. I heard that your brother has recently taken in a concubine, who looks beautiful, is there such a thing?"

Zhong Xiong was taken aback when he heard the words, thinking that Taiwei Hong was really well-informed, and he couldn't hide such things from him.

Quickly squeezed out a smile and replied:
"Exactly, hehe, the humble job..."

Hong Xin seemed to be a little drunk, he moved to Zhong Xiong's side, took his hand and said:

"Don't be inferior to seniors and inferior ones, let's behave in the court, we are brothers in private, and we will all be called elder brothers from now on!

I said brother, I heard that your concubine was obtained during the eradication of Wuyou Cave.How about it, can you please come out and show your brother? "

Zhong Xiong didn't expect him to say such words, the muscles on his face twitched slightly, and said:

"Brother, they are all vulgar and vulgar fans, unsightly, your eyes will be stained by shouting."

Hong Xin burped, a sour smell of alcohol sprayed on Zhong Xiong's face, and said slightly angrily:

"What's the matter? You still hide something good, afraid that your brother will steal your beauty?"

Zhong Xiong was a little helpless, but he didn't dare to offend the celebrity in front of the emperor, so he said quickly:

"Where is there, brother, don't get me wrong, since you want to see it, I will teach her to show her face, but I am afraid that her ugly face will spoil my brother's pleasure in drinking."

Hong Xin was overjoyed when he heard the words, he patted Zhong Xiong on the shoulder with a smile and said:
"This is the brother, who in the capital doesn't know that you, Marshal Zhong, have a picky eye on women? Brother doesn't believe your nonsense, so hurry up and ask her to come out."

Zhong Xiong called a servant, whispered a few words, and the servant ran out all the way.

Not long after, a young woman came out surrounded by several servant girls.

Hong Xin squinted at the past, and saw this woman's slender waist, like a willow in three springs, with a light gait, which is better than ten miles of catkins.

Before seeing the face, he was already stunned, staring straight at the woman.

Seeing him like this, Zhong Xiong felt a little uncomfortable.

The woman walked up to Hong Xin, said a deep blessing and said:
"Slave family Wang, I wish my lord Jin An."

With soft words and gentle words, Hong Xin looked intoxicated, and said quickly:
"Look up and let me see!"

The woman looked up, and Hong Xin looked at her face, only to see that her eyebrows were like willow leaves, her face was like a peach blossom, and there was an indescribable charm in the corners of her eyes and brows, and she wanted to refuse but she laughed loudly and said:
"Brother Zhong, where did you find such a beauty, I'm really envious!"

Zhong Xiong just opened his mouth to answer, but Hong Xin ignored him, and asked Wang himself:

"How young is Wang Meiren this year?"

Miss Wang replied:
"My slave wasted 21 years old."

Hong Xin laughed from ear to ear:

"It's a good time, come on, sit down and have some wine with us!"

Miss Wang looked at Zhong Xiong, waiting for his answer, but Hong Xin urged:
"Don't look at it, your husband and I are good brothers, don't need to see each other, please sit down, please sit down."

As he said that, he stretched out his hand to pull Miss Wang's sleeve, but under the pressure of drinking, it was in vain.

Zhong Xiong winked at Miss Wang and asked her to sit beside Hong Xin and pour wine and vegetables for him.

The three of them drank for a while, the lady Wang was exquisite, and got Zhong Xiong's suggestion, she flattered and served Hong Xin very comfortably, her brother and brother kept shouting, she was full of ugly behaviors, there was no trace of the court's arrogance the majesty of the members.

Until the third watch, Hong Xin seemed to feel a little tired, so he said:

"Oh, thank you, brother Zhong, for your hospitality. My brother is very happy tonight. I have had a few more drinks. Now I am very dizzy and can't walk. I have to bother you at your house all night, and I have to trouble Miss Wang to take care of me for a while." two."

Zhong Xiong was startled when he heard the words, Hong Xin's words were too explicit, didn't this make it clear that he wanted to occupy his concubine?
He said quickly:
"Brother, you're drunk, I'll arrange the best room for you and find a few maids to take good care of you."

Hong Xin frowned and said:

"Hey, Meiren Wang and I haven't had a good chat yet, brother Zhong, don't worry, brother, I cherish the fragrance and pity the jade, and I will never do anything out of line, haha."

Zhong Xiong looked at the lewd Hong Xin, and his teeth were itchy with hatred. He didn't expect this guy to look upright and dignified, but he was actually a beast in clothes. If he was the king of the cottage 20 years ago, this kind of person would have A hundred were also chopped off.

But now that he was committed to the officialdom, he couldn't afford to offend such a person.

The evil spirit in his eyes disappeared in a flash, and he finally comforted himself, anyway, this girl Wang was found in the Wuyou Cave, and it was a broken flower, and if he was to accompany Hong Xin, a piece of meat would be indispensable.

Anyway, being able to make friends with such a big man, I am not at a disadvantage.

So although I was 1 reluctant, I still gritted my teeth and said:
"Since that's the case, if my brother doesn't dislike this concubine's clumsy hands, then let her serve you well and rest. My younger brother will take my leave first."

As he spoke, he flicked his sleeves, expressing his dissatisfaction appropriately.

This is also a method of retreating to advance, allowing Hong Xin to accept his favor.

Hong Xin didn't care about all this, he stood up with his arms around Miss Wang, and let her help him leave the banquet, his footsteps were flimsy, half-true and half-false, and he kept pushing towards Miss Wang.

……

Not long after, Hong Xin was supported by Ms. Wang to a clean wing room. He sat down on the edge of the bed, drank away the drink, and left Ms. Wang alone in the room.

Miss Wang is the bright moon, she has seen this kind of scene a lot, and she is no stranger to it.

Moreover, she faintly felt that this Lieutenant Hong was full of Yuan Yang, and his true qi was thick, and she secretly rejoiced in her heart, secretly thinking that after tonight, she would be able to greatly replenish the lost skill.

She quietly made a cup of tea, handed it to Hong Xin, sat on his lap, and said in a tired voice:

"My lord, please don't be offended by my servant's lack of service."

As he said that, a pair of pink and tender jade arms like lotus roots wrapped around Hong Xin's shoulders without any twitching.

Hong Xin drank the strong tea in one gulp, and asked with a smile:
"What's your name?"

Bright moon feigned anger and said:
"My lord, you forgot so quickly? The slave family Wang."

Only Hong Xin sneered and said:

"It's not about your pseudonym, it's about your real name in the clan."

Jiaoyue was shocked when she heard the words, but she remained calm on the surface, and said softly:

"My lord is drunk, what are you talking about? Why can't the servant understand anything?"

But when she raised her head and looked at Hong Xin, she saw his eyes were shining brightly, how could he look like a drunk person?
……

(End of this chapter)