Lord: Start with a book of Water Margin

Chapter 332 Discussion Reasons
Seeing Liu Guang looking worried, Liu Huiniang asked, "Dad, what are you worried about?"

Liu Guang said, "My son, among the three brothers and sisters, you are the best at planning. Now that we have just arrived here, how can we quickly gain a foothold? After all, you have also seen that Master Zhao has many brave warriors here. Your two brothers are not as good as Lu Fang and Guo Sheng in fighting. Now that we have abandoned our ancestral property in Anle Village, there are many farmhands, nannies, and maids, and the daily expenses are not small."

After hearing this, Liu Hui Niang said, "Father, I looked at the weather yesterday and felt that this place has great fortune. Mr. Zhao occupies this place and knows how to use people well. The peddlers, the outlaws, and the imperial officers are all convinced. I'm afraid he has big plans."

"Dad has resigned now, I'm sure Master Zhao will not use him. After all, it's worth a lot of money, but it's not certain that the master will use him. After all, we came here without anyone to recommend us, and without any contribution. Master Zhao may be suspicious and dare not use Dad."

"Father has been a city defense commander. There are probably not many people in Liangshan County who have this ability. This is Father's strength. As long as we can dispel the doubts of the senior official, we will have no problem finding a position."

Liu Guang sighed and said, "This doubt is the most difficult to dispel." Then, Liu Guang looked up and said to Liu Qi and Liu Lin, "Now that you are living under someone else's roof, you two should put away your past mischief, interact more with the good men in the village, and win the trust of the senior official. Only in this way can our Liu family return to the ranks of officials."

After hearing this, brothers Liu Qi and Liu Lin quickly agreed.

Madam Liu said, "Master, at the banquet yesterday, the Madam was very friendly to Hui Niang. I think it would be a good idea to let Hui Niang go to the back house more often to interact with Madam."

Liu's mother scolded, "You are also a foolish mother. Although the eldest lady is kind to Hui Niang, in my opinion, she is probably trying to find a marriage for Hui Niang. Hui Niang looks exactly like the eldest lady. Today, when you were watching the two brothers fighting in the parade ground, I asked a few young farmhands. The eldest master is very interested in women. In addition to the three he matched with yesterday, one of them went out on horseback on the road, and two of them are living in Dulonggang. The eldest master is still young, but he already has six wives and concubines. I am afraid that the eldest lady saw Hui Niang yesterday and wanted to be a matchmaker. She should point Hui Niang out early to avoid competing with her for favor in the future."

"This... Mother-in-law, it shouldn't be this serious. I don't think the three ladies are jealous."

The two daughters-in-law also said, "Madam's kindness to her sister doesn't seem to be fake."

Liu Guang said, "If you really want a matchmaker, he must be a hero. My son can't be a jerk. At worst, we can go to Yun Tianbiao. If that doesn't work, we can go to Yuanbi Village and join Gou Huan, Fan Chenglong and others. But we are honest people and we can't go unless we have no other choice. You two brothers should remember this."

Liu Qi and Liu Lin said, "Don't worry, Daddy. We can save your trouble. The master is still waiting in the hall. We will go and see him first."

Liu Guang stood up and took the two of them to the meeting hall.

In the hall, Wu Yong and Gongsun Sheng were no longer there. Only Jiao Ting, Bao Xu, Yu Baosi, Yan Shude, Lü Fang and Guo Sheng were left talking to Zhao Zhen.

Liu Guang and his two companions came forward to greet him. Zhao Zhen said, "General Liu, you are new here and you are not familiar with Liangshan County. In the next few days, please ask brothers Lu Fang and Guo Sheng to accompany you and take you around Liangshan County. When you are familiar with the situation in Liangshan County, then we will ask General Liu and the two yamen to help you and take a position in the county."

Liu Guang listened and said with gratitude: "Thank you for not abandoning me, my dismissed soldier, and I will be employed again. I will definitely assist you wholeheartedly."

Zhao Zhen said: "Not only General Liu, but the two young masters are also useful. Let's not talk about this for now. Let's discuss it after the three of you are familiar with Liangshan."

"Today I saw the martial arts of the two young masters. They have really worked hard on their horseback skills. Are you interested in cavalry in the future?"

Liu Guang said, "My two children have been taught horsemanship since they were young. Dalang learned the three-pointed double-edged sword from Erlang Shenjun in Guankou. He trained a goshawk that was more than two feet tall. He also sought out masters from all over the country and learned the skill of slingshot. In addition to the pair of golden maces today, Erlang also knows how to use the hook-and-sickle spear. He also knows a lot about water and can sail a boat. He is proficient in everything."

Zhao Zhen smiled and said, "I already know. Today, I would like to ask Guo Sheng and Lu Fang to accompany you three to look around Liangshan County. I will come back in two days to arrange the positions. Is that okay?"

After hearing this, Liu Guang and the other two stepped forward to thank Zhao Zhen. Afterwards, accompanied by Lu Fang and Guo Sheng, they went around to see and get to know the heroes stationed in various places.

After the four men left, Jiao Ting said, "Sir, today Brother Xiao Rang told me that Cao Tielin sent Brother Zhu Gui a pigeon message, inviting me to take the apprentices from the village to go to the wagon house to compete with me in the arena and attract customers." Zhao Zhen said, "You take the apprentices and go by yourselves. Sister Hei Si is pregnant, so let her be quiet. It's not a big deal to walk dozens of miles."

After hearing this, Bao Xu sighed.

Zhao Zhen asked, "Brother, he went to Dulonggang, why are you sighing?"

Bao Xu said: "Wa Si is very lively, I want to go and have a look too."

"I thought it was something serious. You can just go with Brother Jiao Ting. Brother Yan Shude will train the soldiers of [Zhongfengdu], so why sigh?"

Bao Xu waved his hand: "Jin'er is also pregnant. She has been vomiting a lot these past two days. I am worried. Brother Jiao Ting, I won't go with you this time."

Zhao Zhen laughed in silence, he didn't expect Bao Xu to be such a sentimental person. Yan Shude said with a smile: "How about I go for you, and you stay to take care of the family and train the soldiers?"

Bao Xu said stubbornly: "If it weren't for the pain of her vomiting, I would go."

Everyone laughed when they heard this.

Jiao Ting and Yan Shude went down to pack their luggage, and the two of them, together with their apprentice who was learning to fight, went to Dulonggang.

Zhao Zhen said to Bao Xu, "Since your wife is pregnant, you don't have to be on duty for the next two days. Go home and take care of Jin'er. When her pregnancy is stable, you can come back on duty."

Bao Xu grinned and said goodbye and left.

Zhao Zhen said to Yu Baosi who was sitting beside him: "Brother, let's go to the Lingguan Temple." Yu Baosi heard it, stood up and picked up the [Red Copper Mountain-Splitting Double-Edged Axe] in front of him, followed Zhao Zhen, and the two went to the stable. Zhao Zhen rode on the white dragon horse, with a second-level [Longquan Hongmiao Sword] hanging from his waist. This sword was obtained when he killed [Yushan Lang] Zhu Yongqing. This sword is light and extremely sharp. Zhao Zhen now usually wears it. The third-level [Three-Eared Cloud-Headed Han Sword] in Ji Qingwan's dowry was originally a handle. Zhao Zhen disliked it because it was heavy and never wore it.

When the five members of the Zhu family were exterminated, Zhao Zhen collected all the weapons and armors of the first rank, in addition to the five horses that were awarded. In addition to the sword, the second-rank weapons also included a [Goose Feather Seven Treasures Sword], two [Godly Armor-penetrating Spears], two third-rank [Water-polished Mirror-finished Fangtian Painted Halberds], three sets of second-rank [Golden Lotus Leaf Helmets], [Chain Plum Blossom Armor], and two sets of second-rank [Silver Linked Armor] and [Phoenix Wing Flashing Cloud Helmets].

Yu Baosi rode a Shire horse and did not need anyone else to follow him. The two of them walked slowly.

When they arrived at the Lingguan Temple and exchanged greetings, Zhao Zhen asked, "Master Dong, how is your practice going now?"

Taoist Dong smiled and said, "Master, your Taoism is profound. Now my method of using paper-cut weapons has become more and more proficient. Master has allowed me to pass on this magic to future generations. Now I am teaching these children. Once they become Taoists, I will teach them the Taoism."

Zhao Zhen nodded and said, "You have been with Mr. Gongsun the longest. Have you heard him say anything funny?"

Taoist Dong heard this and frowned, saying, "Master Gongsun didn't say anything. There is a strange thing. Master often mutters something to the moon at night. He wants to kill people in order to eliminate demons and enter the Tao. I don't dare to speculate."

"Only once, when I brought tea to my master, I heard him mutter: Shandong and Hebei are the most famous places for great officials. My master said that my path to Taoism is in Shandong, and I want to start a murder, either to suppress a rebellion or to go against the court. I hope that this birthday gift can make it happen."

(End of this chapter)