Lord: Start with a book of Water Margin

Chapter 392 Family
Three or five days later, Dong Ping's appointment had not yet come down, but his family had already arrived in Liangshan County.

Cheng Wan'er brought Jin Cui Lian to entertain the two of them. Li Guiqing and Li Guijie were both used to the fickleness of human nature in the tile-roofed village, and the four of them got along naturally and harmoniously.

I heard that in Liangshan County, no matter whether men or women, as long as they have a skill, they can show their strengths. Jin Cuilian is now in charge of teaching girls to sing, and the two of them are also tempted.

In Liangshan County, the place where people teach singing and dancing is Jin Cui Lian and her father Jin Lao Zhang. They teach more than 20 men and women in a two-story house in Xixi Village, but unfortunately, none of them is outstanding.

Then there is the Jiuxiao Huanpei Qin, which is managed by Cheng Wan'er. Five Qin players can be hired every year. Cheng Wan'er is very cautious about these five positions. Ordinary farm girls are not in Cheng Wan'er's eyes. The first point is that they must have good looks. For this reason, only two have been selected so far. These two are kept in the house, and the sound of Qin can be heard from the mountain every day. They are considered Zhao Zhen's family entertainers.

The third place is Lehe in Jingyang Town, which now teaches more than ten people. Although it was built late, it has a good seedling.

That day, Zhao Zhen brought Jin Cui Lian, Li Guiqing, Li Guijie and Dong Ping with him, and the five of them sat in a pavilion on the mountain. Various fruits and vegetables were placed in the pavilion.

The two sisters Jin Cui Lian and Li Gui Qing sat together, and the three of them were whispering something.

Zhao Zhen poured two cups of peach wine and raised his cup, saying, "Brother Dong Ping, try this newly brewed [peach wine]."

The two drank together, and Dong Ping said: "This wine is sour, sweet and smooth, with a peach aroma all over the mouth. Although it is not a strong liquor, it has a unique flavor. It is a good wine."

Zhao Zhen smiled and said, "Most of the heroes in the county like strong liquor, but few like peach wine. If you like it, I'll have someone send some to your place so that you can drink it when you take up your post in Shankou Township."

Dong Ping thanked him, and Zhao Zhen continued, "I asked you to come here today because of the two young ladies of the Dujian family..."

Before Zhao Zhen finished speaking, Dong Ping spoke up, "Your Excellency has already said this. The family of the great official can still make a living, let alone your Excellency and your sister. You and your sister are good at teaching singing girls and dancing girls. Besides, the two sisters were very happy to hear that they could do something. They pestered me for a long time at home yesterday."

Zhao Zhen said, "Here, regardless of gender, as long as you have the ability, you can find a job. Brother, you are going to Shankou Township, and the two young ladies should go with you. I have asked someone to buy a restaurant, and I will select two well-trained people from Xixi Village to sing there. The two young ladies can also teach some singing and dancing girls in their spare time."

After hearing this, Dong Ping thought to himself: It turns out that they were not asking them to be hostages, but I was suspicious.

"These people will be dispersed to various restaurants, teahouses, and neighborhoods in the future. Singing for money is secondary, but they have to secretly gather information. From small rumors and family gossip to big crimes, the news is reported to the secret leader [Iron Shout] Lehe for summary. In this way, if there is anything in the county, it will definitely not be hidden from our eyes and ears. Therefore, brother, your wife's job is not an easy one."

Dong Ping said: "You are very thoughtful, sir. Singing for money is something that people travel around a lot, so it would be best if they could get information from him."

Zhao Zhen smiled and said, "There is another benefit. In the villages and towns below, many farmers never leave their villages in their entire lives. Having these geishas can also make the farmers happy."

After hearing this, Dong Ping praised him repeatedly.

world log
Name: Dong Ping (Hero, Shangying Tianli Star)

Nickname: Double Gun General (also known as Dong Yi Zhuang because he often leads the charge)
Race: Terran

Reputation: 200 (Famous in Dongping Prefecture)

Occupation: Warrior

Level: Level 5 and Level 5 (Strength 64, Commander 55)

Attributes: Strength 52, Constitution 65, Agility 40, Spirit 30
Skills: Cavalry Combat Level 5 (horse combat, physique +5), Command Troops Level 4 (commanding soldiers, spirit +4), Entertainment Level 4 (playing bamboo and tuning strings, knowing how to do everything, spirit +4), Fighting Level 3 (competing in martial arts, physique +3).

Command skills: Fighting General Level 5 (fighting in front of the battle, morale +5 if winning, -5 if losing), Charge Level 5 (leading the troops, morale +5), Fearless Level 3 (not afraid of life and death, morale +3)

Martial Arts: Dual Guns (Transcendence, using dual guns for strength +7, twenty-four stances of turning back with dual guns.)
Equipment: Shadow Chasing Soul Dual Guns (Level 4), Silver Iron Armor (Level 3), Water-Grinded Phoenix Wing Helmet (Level 3), Blue Embroidered Kirin Battle Jacket (Level 1)
Mount: Silver Mane Chestnut Horse (Level 2)
Li Guiqing and Li Guijie were also delighted after hearing what the two said. They went forward to toast them, and the five of them sat in the pavilion, looking at the scenery on the mountain and chatting for half a day.

It was not until Zhao Yuanli sent someone to report that Zhuang Wai Shi Jin escorted a father and daughter and a servant to come, that the five people dispersed. In the hall, Zhao Zhen met these three people, and it turned out that these three people were Wang Yi and his daughter and his apprentice Li Zhaoliang, who were summoned by Zhao Zhen through the Tiangang Disha Order.

After greeting, Zhao Zhen asked, "Shi Dalang, why did you come here in person?"

Shi Jin blushed and said, "Sir, I went to the wagon house yesterday and the sumo wrestling arena was too crowded. When the wrestling was over, I was squeezed together with this young woman who was wandering outside. She and her father, Uncle Wang, were separated. I accompanied her to look for a long time and finally got to know her."

"After a brief chat, I heard that Uncle Wang was here to seek refuge with the great official. I spoke to Brother Luan Tingyu and escorted the three of them over."

Wang Yi heard this and said, "I am Wang Yi, a painter. Earlier this year, I was painting the screen wall at Tai'an Temple and saw you from afar. I got seriously ill and ran out of money. I heard that you wanted to save money, so I took my little daughter Yu Jiaozhi and my apprentice Li Zhaoliang to you, hoping that you would take them in."

Zhao Zhen looked at the three of them.
world log
Name: Wang Yi (Heroic Class)
Race: Terran

Reputation: 5 (Bianjing painter, good at painting)
Occupation: Painter

Level: Level 2 and Level 7

Attributes: Strength 10, Constitution 9, Agility 6, Spirit 17
Skills: Painting Level 3 (Splashing ink and color, Physical Fitness +3), Professor Level 1 (Teaching painting skills, Spirit +1)

Martial Arts: None
Equipment: pen, ink, paper, inkstone, paint

Monthly salary: 5 dollars

As for Yu Jiaozhi and Li Zhaoliang, they are also painters, and both are first-order heroic soldiers.

After seeing it, Zhao Zhen said, "Wang Laozhang, since you have come to me for help, there is absolutely no reason not to take you in, not to mention the favor of Shi Dalang. Since you can paint the screen wall in Tai'an Temple, I think you are a great painter. Look at my hall. Although it is well built, it lacks decoration. How about you take an apprentice to do some painting?"

After hearing this, Wang Yi hurriedly thanked him.

Zhao Zhen glanced at the person sitting in the back and said, "Since Shi Dalang is accompanying us personally, he cannot be just an ordinary craftsman. I will appoint you as the painter and put you in charge of the Back Garden Workshop managed by [White-faced Young Master]."

"You will have more apprentices later. In addition to this hall, all the houses in Baishi Manor will be painted. Other places in Liangshan County, such as the county government office, various Taoist temples, and Buddhist temples, will also be decorated. In your spare time, you can also paint and decorate various places. Your apprentice Li Zhaoliang will also join in. As for your daughter?"

As he said this, Zhao Zhen glanced at Shi Jin. Seeing this, Shi Jin quickly said, "Sir, Yu Jiaozhi and I fell in love at first sight. I will ask Taoist Dong to propose marriage on my behalf in a few days."

Zhao Zhen laughed and said, "I knew that Shi Dalang would not come here for no reason. Does Mr. Wang have anything to say?"

Wang Yi said: "My daughter has found a good man, I am naturally happy."

Zhao Zhen heard this and said, "Since we are getting married, I will not assign any duties to you. If you have any paintings, please send them to the farm and display them in other places or sell them. It will not only bring you income, but also help you practice your painting skills, so that you don't waste your skills."

After hearing this, Yu Jiaozhi thanked her tenderly.

Zhao Zhen said, "Shi Dalang, I will write a warrant and ask you to take it to Xiao Rang's place and ask him to allocate a house for Wang Guanshi to live in. How about you also take Wang Guanshi to meet brother Zheng Tianshou?"

Shi Jin also smiled and said, "That's right. When we get married, we will invite you to a banquet."

After saying that, Shi Jin took Wang Yi and the other two out of Baishi Manor.

(End of this chapter)