Wanderer of the whirling world

Chapter 34 Worry-free Cave

Under the leadership of Nanxia Zhanzhao, Xin Ziqiu and the others walked along Bianliang Avenue to Nanya Kaifeng Mansion.

It was almost noon at this time, and Bianliang City in the daytime was even more noisy than what he saw last night.

There are row upon row of houses on both sides of the avenue, and the streets are crowded with people, and the bustling level is comparable to that of a modern metropolis thousands of years later.

On the way, Jia Xian dragged Xin Ziqiu to his side, and whispered:

"Xiaoqiu, since you are going to Kaifeng Mansion too, I would like to ask you for a favor."

Xin Ziqiu had already guessed what he was going to ask, and said with a smile:

"Don't worry, old man, the calculation problem to open the treasure house is on me."

The damage to Jia Zhiqing's soul was Jia Xian's major concern. Apart from seeking help from the Taoist priests of Longhushan Tianshi Taoism, he also asked Mu Guiying from the Yang family of Tianbo Mansion according to the method Xu Liang mentioned yesterday. marshal.

But Jia Xian and Mu Guiying are very different in status and status, they have no friendship at all, they are the generalissimo of the world's soldiers and horses, although it is only a false post, it is not something that ordinary people can see if they want to.

He can only hope to persuade Mu Guiying if he invites a big man like Bao Gong to come forward.

And if you want to invite Bao Gong, the best way is to help him solve the calculation problem and open the treasure house. This is also the only purpose of Kaifeng Mansion inviting Jia Xian to the capital.

Xin Ziqiu was not a scheming person, but he had a very quick mind, and when Jia Xian asked the question, he realized the twists and turns.

He was going to find a way to save Jia Zhiqing, so he naturally agreed.

Jia Xian saw that he revealed his purpose and looked confident, so he couldn't help asking curiously:

"Are you really that sure?"

Xin Ziqiu slapped his chest loudly and said:

"Don't worry, old man, Mr. Bao owes us this favor."

Jia Xian smiled wryly. After all, he was a young man, and he talked too much.

He himself is the most famous master of alchemy in the contemporary era, and he has been immersed in it for decades, and he dare not boast about it.

If the calculation problem was really that simple, so many scholars and Confucians in Sitianjian and Guozijian would have solved it long ago, and there is no need to ask him, an old man who is at home, to help.

However, when he recalled Xin Ziqiu's several calculation questions to Jia Zhiqing that day, he gave the answers without thinking. Even he himself could never do it, and he had to admit in his heart that this young man did have the capital of self-confidence.

But no matter what, he accepted Xin Ziqiu's favor, so he patted him on the shoulder and said:
"Xiaoqiu, thank you for your generous help. Zhiqing once thought of inviting you to help Kaifeng mansion that day, but because of this matter involved a lot, it might be dangerous, so I stopped her. Wrong, I still got you involved, I'm really sorry."

Xin Ziqiu didn't care that much, it was just solving a calculation problem, so there was no danger.

He said cheerfully:
"Don't be too polite, old man. That day I was poisoned by the Gu corpse and passed out in the field. If I hadn't rescued you, I would have died a long time ago. It's too late to repay me now. And I have to eat and drink for free at your house for a while. , as if I paid the rent."

Listening to his imaginative words, Jia Xian became more and more interested in this young man with a mysterious background.

……

After chatting with Jia Xian for a few words, Xin Ziqiu ran to Xu Liang and said with a smile:
"Third general, thank you very much!"

Xu Liang was taken aback by what he said, and asked:

"no need thank me?"

Xin Ziqiu said with a "stop pretending" expression on his face:
"I'm an unknown junior, why would Mr. Bao invite me to Kaifeng Mansion? The three generals must have said good things for me."

Xu Liang suddenly said:
"I see. I did mention you to Lord Bao last night in the government office, but it was because of his love and talent that he wanted to meet you, a young knight."

Xin Ziqiu scratched his head, a little embarrassed:
"I don't dare to be a knight, but I really want to meet Mr. Bao. Thank you for the kind words of the three generals. By the way, have you found out the whereabouts of Xixia's gang?"

The group of people he was talking about naturally referred to the martial arts masters confessed by Kang Wenping, who belonged to the so-called "Tianshu Pavilion" in Xixia.

He is also very concerned about this matter, because the more chaotic Bianliang City is, the greater his danger will be.

Xu Liang shook his head and said:
"It's only one night, so what clues can we get? Bianliang City is too big, it's impossible to conduct door-to-door investigations, and these people may hide in places like Wuyou Cave, so there's no way to start."

Xin Ziqiu remembered that Xu Liang had mentioned this "Worriless Cave" before, and seemed very afraid, so he asked:

"Three generals, what is 'Worriless Cave'?"

Xu Liang smiled and said:

"Hey, brother Xiaoqiu, don't call me three generals one by one, Shanxi people are not used to this. If you don't mind, just call me Brother Xu, we are brothers."

He sighed again, and asked:
"Speaking of Wuyou Cave, have you heard the song 'Kaifeng City, city upon city, how many cities are buried underground'?"

Xin Ziqiu has never heard of it, but he has a vivid memory. He remembered a documentary he had watched on TV before. It said that the archaeological team had studied in the ancient capital Kaifeng for nearly 20 years, and finally found out that there are six ancient cities stacked underground. s story.He thought it was very interesting at the time, but now that Xu Liang said it, he probably meant this matter.

He nodded and heard Xu Liang continue:

"Bianliang City was originally the Daliang, the capital of the Wei State during the Warring States Period. After thousands of years, it was damaged and rebuilt several times. The terrain is very complicated. Today's Bianliang City is built on top of the ruins, so it is located below There are also buried old sites left over from the ancient city, which criss-cross and form the sewerage and sewage channels of Bianliang City.

"But the channel of the ditch extends in all directions and is very complicated. It is like an underground city, and its scope is no less than that of Bianliang City above it. Many criminals take advantage of this and hide in the underground channel. The arrest is a headache for the government. Over time, this place has become a gathering place for the dark forces in Bianliang City, and the residents in the city call it 'Worriless Cave', also known as 'Ghost Fan Tower'."

Xin Ziqiu suddenly realized that there were still so many things to say. The name "Worriless Cave" sounds nice, but he didn't expect it to be a place where filth is hidden. He wondered:
"Brother Xu, Mr. Bao sits in Kaifeng Mansion, so why don't you let him go?"

Xu Liang shook his head and said seriously:
"How is it possible? Kaifeng Mansion and Dali Temple have sent people to clear them up several times, but they have had little effect. For one thing, Wuyou Cave is intricate and vast, and the criminals are well versed in guerrilla tactics. There are fewer people coming from the government, so it is useless at all." When there are too many people, they will run away and hide, just like the rats in the sewer, they can't find them at all. Second, in addition to criminals, there are also a large number of beggars and innocent people here. The government is also wary of rats and dare not use excessive force. Every It can arrest a group of prisoners every time, but it is of little use, as soon as the officers and soldiers retreat, Wuyoudong will soon be revived."

At this time, Jia Xian sneered and said:

"Actually, even if the suppression is successful, the court is unable to deal with the tens of thousands of refugees in Wuyou Cave, let alone their daily necessities, so they can only let them fend for themselves inside. Xiaoqiu, you understand this time. Bar."

He is not an official, and he has no scruples when speaking, and he is very straightforward.

Xin Ziqiu nodded. In the final analysis, this is a social problem that cannot be solved by catching a few criminals.

……

While talking, several people had already walked over a large-scale wooden arch bridge, and the gurgling water under the bridge was the famous Bian River in Bianliang City.

During the Northern Song Dynasty, the Bianhe River was an important water transport hub and one of the main channels for commercial traffic.

Zhang Zeduan's "A Picture of Rising the River During the Qingming Festival" once described the prosperity on both sides of the Bian River at that time.

At this time, the wide wooden bridge was full of traffic, full of bustling pedestrians and vendors, dense and crowded, almost people sticking to each other.

Looking from afar, I can see merchant ships gathering on both sides of the strait, and the trackers and scullers are sweating profusely, busy transporting goods.

On the river cruises and paintings, there are more literati, dignitaries and dignitaries, drinking tea and drinking leisurely, talking about love and romance.From time to time, you can still hear Yingying Yanyan's coquettish laughter and playfulness.

Standing on the bridge, Xin Ziqiu looked into the distance, feeling as if he was in a picture scroll, as if he was no longer an irrelevant traveler, but a real person living in the ancient capital of Bianliang. .

Through the millennium, it is the same style.

……

Just when he was infected by the bustling and lively scene, and touched by the scene, suddenly there was a commotion on the bridge, which brought his thoughts back to reality in an instant.

Just heard someone yelling:
"Look! What is that!"

Several people followed the sound and saw a dead body floating along the Bianhe River, floating and sinking...

……

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