The new era of chaos begins in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 227
Using the paralyzing effect of the analgesic toad venom, Ergou recuperated Jiao Dong's somewhat damaged right palm, rebuilt it with thicker skin, sprouted new nails, and so on.

And when Ergou finished all this, the analgesic effect of that shot of toad venom just disappeared.

But Jiao Dong's revised right palm has completely changed its appearance. What is the word used to describe a woman's palm?

right!Bright wrists and soft catkins!

Snow-white and delicate skin, slender fingers, and slender jade-like nails are the palms of the most beautiful woman in the world, and I'm afraid they just look like this!
If Jiao Dong's palm two moments ago was a piece of rotten tile, then his palm now is equivalent to the most perfect jade in the world.

Jiao Dong, who had recovered from the paralysis, looked at his right palm in horror, as if looking at an unparalleled and amazing object. He murmured: "This...could this be... My palm?"

Ergou chuckled and said: "The Taoist priest is kind-hearted. Newborn limbs are usually like this, as delicate as a newborn child. But don't worry, after a year and a half, your palm will become better if you use it more." It’s as rough as a normal person’s palm.”

Jiao Dong suddenly raised his head and said excitedly: "No! No! I look good like this! Hehe! Hehe!"

Ergou smiled and said: "Taoist Priest, please remember that your palm has just been resurrected, but it is still very fragile. Do not lift heavy objects or get burned or frostbitten on weekdays.

Remember to boil more beef and mutton bone soup and drink it. Let the palm of your hand warm for three to two months. When the muscles and bones grow strong, you can use it like a normal limb.However, it will take a year or two to develop some martial arts skills such as fists and palms. "

Jiao Dong was very attentive to Ergou's instructions. He listened carefully and nodded in agreement.

Ergou checked the place where Jiao Dong had been injected with the needle again, and saw that the place was slightly red and swollen, but he knew it was a side effect of the analgesic toad venom.

He asked Jiao Dong in detail how he felt after getting the acupuncture, such as whether Ergou repaired his skin and whether he felt any pain when his nails were pulled out, but Jiao Dong also answered them one by one.

As for why Ergou didn't ask before when the analgesic toad was taking effect, it was because at that time his anxious tongue was paralyzed and he couldn't answer the question at all.

Overall, Ergou is very satisfied with the analgesic effect of this toad venom.In fact, the analgesic effect of this toad venom is a bit too good, and compared with those other drugs of later generations, it can be said that there are almost no side effects.

After all, this toad venom has no addictive effect and will not cause dependence due to excessive use.

As for some other properties, Ergou has just been exposed to this analgesic toad venom and has not yet understood it. More clinical trials must be conducted for research and summary.

But now Ergou just wants to buy all the analgesic toads that Taoist Jingchan has. Although the price is indeed too expensive, at least it can solve the problem!

But he said to Jiao Dong, "Daozhang Jiao, today I am unable to resurrect you with another hand. I will recharge my batteries overnight and come back to heal you tomorrow. I'll take my leave now!"

Jiao Dong said: "My benefactor! My benefactor, wait a minute! I have a close friend who has a manor near here. If my benefactor doesn't mind, you can go and rest in that manor."

Ergou thought of the little poem outside, but felt a little moved. He just asked: "I'm afraid it will be inconvenient if I go to disturb you?"

Jiao Dong said excitedly: "My benefactor's words are serious! Why bother? I have been friends with the master for several generations. We are brothers like life and death. Don't say that just to live with him is to ask for help." If I want his family's manor, that guy won't dare to say anything!"

Ergou smiled and said: "Taoist Master, that's too much! If I can use your friend's family, I will be very satisfied! I'm not afraid to tell you the truth, but this time I have offended Gao Gongji, the number one master in the capital." , is being pursued by him! This matter must be explained clearly to the Taoist priest’s friend, lest it end up causing trouble for him and harming your friendship!”

Jiao Dong asked in surprise: "Did my benefactor offend Gao Junzheng? That guy has a very domineering temperament, and his martial arts skills are very strong. He is really difficult to offend, but I don't know why my benefactor had a conflict with him?"

Ergou smiled bitterly and said: "You're a boy too. I was young and energetic. I had some conflicts with a man named Shi Che outside Tianbo Gate. When I was about to escape, I was intercepted by Gao Gongji. I was lucky enough to break through his blockage, but it was That guy's face was ruined.

Taoist Priest, you don’t know that that day when I was repairing my palm with you, I exhausted all my energy and was attacked and ambushed by that guy, and I was directly captured.If it weren't for the skill of some of my teachers and their desperate efforts to rescue me, I'm afraid you wouldn't be able to see me today! "

Jiao Dong couldn't help but said "Ah!" and said: "A few days ago, I heard from my brother that there was a young hero outside Tianbo Gate who defeated Shi Che, and even fought with Gao Gongji but did not show any signs of it. Luo Luofeng. At that time, I was wondering where this heroic man came from, but it turned out to be my benefactor! Hahaha! What a coincidence! My brother admires my benefactor very much. If he knows your identity, he will treat you with great courtesy! "

Immediately Ergou decided to stay temporarily at Jiao Dong's friend's manor.

Before leaving, Ergou had some words with Taoist Jing Toad and agreed to deliver gold, silver and toad cakes in Xiaoguan here on the seventh day. However, the one or two toad cakes that Taoist Jing Toad was carrying were given to him first. Calculated at the same time.

Ergou certainly had no shortage of gold and silver. Although the gold and silver he brought to the capital were almost spent due to Shi Laodao's "blackmail" and the expenses of supporting his master and his wife.

But when he strangled the bandits in Wuyou Cave [Shenmingli], Ergou also hid a lot of gold and silver. This was not because he was greedy for hiding these money and belongings, but because he left some traces out of caution. hand.

Ergou had never taken it out for use before, but now he has taken it out to buy analgesic toad venom and used it properly.

Immediately, Taoist Jingchan handed Ergou some of the analgesic toad pod he had brought with him, and then left.

But Ergou, Li Shouzhen, Xue Daoyuan and Xiaoshi were led by Jiao Dong to a farm not far from the Taoist temple.

This is a typical manor with the characteristics of the Song Dynasty. The name of the manor is Mengjiazhuang because 70.00% of the land here belongs to the owner of the Meng family.

In fact, all the land here was once owned by the Meng family, and the other households were basically tenants and hired laborers of the Meng family. However, as the descendants of the Meng family spread, part of the land was transferred to the hands of branches of the Meng family.

The head of the Meng family, whose name is Ze, also named Changxing, is the grandson of Meng Liang, the famous general of the Northern Song Dynasty, the Cavalry Commander. He currently serves as the infantry commander in the left wing of the Tianwu Army.

At this point, we have to talk about Jiao Dong's identity. Jiao Dong is the grandson of the famous general Jiao Zan.

Originally, Meng Liang and Jiao Zan were valiant generals under the famous general Yang Yanzhao. After Yang Yanzhao died of illness, Meng Liang and Jiao Zan chose different life trajectories. Among them, Meng Liang chose to join the Fourth Army, and finally became a cavalry captain, and their descendants also Served in the Forbidden Army.

But Jiao Zan chose to defend Ganzhou and later became a fierce general under Fu Bi, a famous official in the Northern Song Dynasty.After Jiao Zan died, his son Jiao Yong also served under the famous general Di Qing, but was later executed by Han Qi on pretext.

That's right!He is the direct protagonist who triggered the saying "The person who rolls the roll outside Donghua Gate is a good man", Jiao Yong is still Jiao Dong's uncle.After Jiao Yong was killed, the Jiao family's status in the army plummeted.

There was no way, Han Qi's prestige in the Song Dynasty was too strong, his relationship was too strong, and his connections were too wide. Not only did the Jiao family want to avenge Jiao Yong, but even if they dared to complain, they would be in trouble.

Since they could no longer stand in the military, the Jiao family's children withdrew from the Song Dynasty military circles. The timid ones became civilians directly, while the bolder ones wandered around the world.

Interestingly, a few decades later, a descendant of the Jiao family became a general of the Jin Kingdom, but he deliberately changed his name to Jiao Yong, which was an eyesore for the then-living Southern Song Dynasty court.

When Jiao Dong came to visit Meng Ze, the men of the Meng family did not dare to stop him, until someone hurried to report it to the master.

It happened that Meng Ze was on duty today and was not at home. Only his wife Meng and their two children were at home.

Meng received the report from the servants of the village, but she did not dare to neglect it. She only covered her face with a bandana, then went out to greet him: "Uncle, where are you? Your brother happened to be on duty? Please rest in the village..."

Meng was about to say a few words, but he saw that Jiao Dong was followed by a group of people, including several Taoist priests and about a dozen women, all of whom were in good colors. He was shocked and asked, "I wonder what uncle is leading?" Taoist priest, girl..."

"I came unexpectedly, but I disturbed my sister-in-law!" Jiao Dong used the cloth to wrap Xinsheng's right hand as a cover, but compared with Meng. Then he pointed at Ergou with his left arm and said with a smile: "So that my sister-in-law will know , this is my reincarnated benefactor, and the others are waiting for their benefactors, and they have nowhere to go for the time being. My small temple cannot accommodate many people, but I want to come to the village to stay for a few days, and I ask my sister-in-law to be lenient. ."

Meng was also a sensible person, so she said generously: "Since I am my uncle's benefactor, I cannot turn away my concubine. I will rest in my home until your brother comes back. It won't be too late to make arrangements."

At that moment, Meng asked his servants to open the middle door and lead the group inside.

The Jiao and Meng families had a close friendship, but the Meng family did not entertain Ergou and a few Taoists. Instead, she sent her eldest son, housekeeper, and others to follow Jiao Dong's instructions, except for herself who went to entertain Xiao Shi and a group of sword girls.

Jiao Dong was not seen outside the Meng family, and ordered the housekeeper to kill pigs and sheep, and prepare food and drinks. The eldest son of the Meng family, who was about the same age as Er Gou, came out to meet with Jiao Dong, and then met with Er Gou, Li Shouzhen, and Xue Daoyuan. A few of them followed Jiao Dong around.

The name of Meng's son was Meng Li. Because he was familiar with Jiao Dong, he soon discovered his uncle's physical abnormality, but he kept checking on him. Finally, he went out to see Meng secretly on the pretext of ordering some food and drinks. But he said in a low voice: "Mom! I see something is wrong with Uncle Jiao. He actually has an extra right hand!"

Meng was shocked when he heard this and asked: "My son, did you read that correctly? Brother Jiao has been missing both hands for nearly 20 years, how can he get an extra hand?!"

Meng Li said solemnly: "My child has never seen it wrong! Although Uncle Jiao had to wrap his hands with a cloth, he did not cover it up carefully. He even held a cup to pour tea with the young guest!"

Meng had doubts in her heart, but she went to the kitchen to order wine and meat. Then she brought the wine pot and wine cup, and led a group of servants to carry the dishes to the main hall where Ergou and others were.

The Meng family diligently directed his servants to set up the table and list the dishes, and then he sang with the others: "I would like to inform you, uncle and guests, that the head of my family is not here, but I have neglected you a little. I am not talented, and I am with you." I will give you a cup of tea to make amends, and I hope you won’t be offended.”

It must be mentioned here that in this era, those who seriously entertain guests usually sit at one table per person, and they are not those in costume dramas where several people eat, drink and laugh around the table.

Only in those small gatherings with flowing water and small private gatherings, people could sit around the table.

For example, in Mengjiazhuang, if Jiao Dong comes to visit alone, he can have a private drink with the owner of the village at a table.If two dogs and a group of people come together like this, if there are more people sitting around the same table, it will be rude to the owner. Not to mention other things, if a single dog is anxious, it will make him angry.

This Meng family was carrying a teapot, but she had already taken off the cloth handkerchief that covered her face, revealing some of her ladylike charm. She only held a teapot with everyone, and finally came to the table where Jiao Dong was sitting. While pouring a glass of wine with him, she said : "When I see my uncle today, he looks much better than before. But don't you know what good things have happened to him?"

This Jiao Dong was a little careless. He saw that the wine cup was a little overflowing. He couldn't help but use his right hand to support it. He could not hide the smile on his face and said: "Sister-in-law is joking! I have always been like this. How have I ever done it?" What a happy event!"

No one who is familiar with Jiao Dong would believe what he said, as long as he was not a fool.

It should be noted that Jiao Dong had a gloomy expression in the past, his face was full of bitterness, and he looked like a bitter melon.At this time, although his appearance remained unchanged, his facial features became cheerful and his depression disappeared. His whole person seemed to be ten years younger, giving people a sense of vitality.

People who look like this usually encounter great joys such as getting rich, getting promoted, and marrying a beautiful wife.

Meng knew Jiao Dong very well, so the above three happy events had no effect on him at all. What this guy was most afraid of was the disaster of his mutilated hands.

Now it seems that this uncle may have encountered something strange.

Usually when Jiao Dong and Meng Ze eat and drink, Meng is always there to help carry the dishes and cook the vegetables.

This time after Meng filled the wine cup, she deliberately did not arrange anyone to serve Jiao Dong. She only asked her children to wait for instructions, and she did not let a single servant stay at the scene.

This Jiao Dong was also too careless, because the movement of his palms was almost the same as that of his native hands. It could be said that he moved freely, but he subconsciously raised the wine cup and invited Er Gou and others to drink, but Er Gou could only endure it. They couldn't help but cover their foreheads, while Taoist Shouzhen and Taoist Daoyuan frowned.

Ergou put down his wine cup and said to Meng, "Madam, I have something serious to ask. Just tell me. Why bother testing Taoist Master Jiao with some small tricks?"

When Meng heard this, he laughed a little.

Only Jiao Dong was a little belatedly aware of it. It wasn't until Ergou showed it with his hands that he realized what a stupid thing he had done, but he hid his right hand to hide it.

Then Meng said: "Uncle! Don't hide anymore! I've seen you clearly!"

She looked at the two dogs and said: "This little husband, my uncle is a hard-working man. I am not very troubled. I am only worried that he will be deceived, but I want to ask him clearly."

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