I am the carpenter king

The people around were all looking at Lu Xiangsheng up and down, some of them were even whispering, obviously very curious about his origin.A person who sold 5000 taels of silver is naturally not an ordinary person, but no one came forward to say hello before he figured out the situation.

Ni Yuanlu on the side was also hesitant, looking at the woman behind the curtain with some reluctance, and at Lu Xiangsheng with some hesitation.For a stranger, Ni Yuanlu couldn't believe it from the bottom of her heart.

Looking at the two people with a smile, Emperor Tianqi said indifferently: "But 5000 taels of silver, let's not worry about it anymore! A little tael of silver is nothing, don't let the silver ruin your mood."

People around you have the urge to beat up when they hear it, and you are not afraid of Feng Da's tongue flashing. You really talk big and don't collect taxes.

He bowed his hands to Lu Xiangsheng, and Emperor Tianqi said with a smile: "Brother Lu, we can afford some money here, thank you for your help!"

Ni Yuanlu looked at Emperor Tianqi in surprise. It was only the second time she had met him, so why should she help herself like this?But thinking of the fan given to her by Emperor Tianqi, Ni Yuanlu felt a little relieved.This may not be a son of any family, maybe 5000 taels of silver is really nothing.

Looking back at Chen Lin, Emperor Tianqi ordered indifferently: "Someone send 5000 taels of silver here!"

"Yes, son!" Chen Lin said respectfully, saluting Emperor Tianqi.

Looking at several people with a smile, Emperor Tianqi said in a calm tone: "We are going to delay here, and I really want to go upstairs to have a look!"

She cupped her hands to the female steward, and Ni Yuanlu said in a deep voice, "Guard Liu, we will deliver the money in the afternoon, don't you know?"

"Don't worry, where is Wangjiang Tower? What you promised must be done. It's fine when Yinzi comes! Miss, we won't let her out until Yinzi arrives here!" The female steward smiled and looked up and down. With Lu Xiangsheng and Emperor Tianqi.

Several people walked towards the third floor together, but no one looked at Sun Zhixie and his party, obviously they all regarded him as air.Talking and laughing as they walked forward, Emperor Tianqi looked at Lu Xiangsheng.More precisely, he looked at the dagger in Lu Xiangsheng's hand.

"Brother Lu, I have a question and I don't know if I should ask it?" Emperor Tianqi looked at Lu Xiangsheng and said a little embarrassed.

"Brother, feel free to say anything, Brother Yu naturally knows everything!" He was also very curious about the young man in front of him, Lu Xiangsheng, and looked Emperor Tianqi up and down while speaking.

Smiling and nodding, Emperor Tianqi said hesitantly, "I wonder if brother can lend the knife in his hand to my younger brother?"

Hearing Emperor Tianqi's words, Lu Xiangsheng was obviously taken aback and hesitated for a moment. Lu Xiangsheng said with a smile: "Of course there is no problem. But let's talk about it after we get together!" Arrived at the place of examination.

Several people all paid the money, and then took the test, so that Emperor Tianqi didn't expect that the test was still couplets this time.While being inexplicable, Emperor Tianqi felt that the operators here seemed to like couplets very much.Without any doubt, several people passed the level smoothly and walked up the steps to the third floor.

The difference between the third floor and the second floor is not big, and the ones that are not decorated enough are much better than the second floor.Not a class at all.The tables, chairs and benches are all rosewood, and the sandalwood books in the hall smell even better.All the paintings and calligraphy of celebrities hang on the walls.

Emperor Tianqi did not expect that there are many people here, and the layout of the second floor is no different.Today, because a poetry meeting is going to be held, the layout here is the same as the second floor, but the third floor is not like this on weekdays.

Emperor Tianqi and the others didn't say anything, they found a secluded place and sat down.Apparently several people were anxious to get upstairs.

"Brother Baixian, can Lu ask a question? Why are you so interested in this one of mine?" Lu Xiangsheng looked at Emperor Tianqi with a smile and asked quite seriously.

After being slightly taken aback, Emperor Tianqi smiled and said: "Brother Lu, don't misunderstand, I am very curious about weapons. Brother Lu's sword looks like a Japanese sword. But it is very different from a Japanese sword. Now There are no such knives in the army, and I am just a little curious when I see it for the first time. I want to take a look, and if Brother Lu minds, then forget it!"

Slowly nodding his head, Lu Xiangsheng said with a smile: "Of course not, I'm just curious! If that's the case, please take a look!" He said and handed the one in his hand to Emperor Tianqi.

He took the short knife with both hands, and stroked the scabbard lightly. Emperor Tianqi knew that this knife might be old.After pondering for a while, Emperor Tianqi held the handle of the knife, and with a slight force in his hand, he pulled out the knife.The blade is curved and narrow, and its appearance is very similar to that of Japanese swords. There is a raised pick line on the side of the blade.However, the handle and body of the knife are different from the Japanese sword. The handle of the knife is riveted, and the body of the knife is thicker.

Slowly inserting the knife back into the scabbard, Emperor Tianqi said with emotion: "Although it can't be called a precious knife that cuts iron like mud, it is already very rare. It should be a mass-produced one, not specially made by craftsmen. .It's really amazing to have this level of performance."

"Your brother is really an expert, but you can see so much just by looking at it this way, which is unexpected!" Lu Xiangsheng on the side looked at Emperor Tianqi in surprise, and said happily.

Facing Lu Xiangsheng, Emperor Tianqi straightened his face and said in a serious voice: "Brother Lu, can you tell me the origin of this knife?"

Without answering Emperor Tianqi's words, Lu Xiangsheng sighed softly, and said in a low tone after a long time: "This is a relic left to me by my father!"

Several people were all stunned, Lu Xiangsheng seemed to be in his early twenties, and his father had passed away.

Seeming to feel a little embarrassed, several people clasped fists at Lu Xiangsheng quickly, and said mourning words in their mouths.

"You don't need to be like this. My father died for the country and deservedly died. Although Lu was in great grief, he was proud of his father as a son of man!" Lu Xiangsheng waved his hand lightly, and forced himself to say solemnly.But seeing his red eye circles, several people all understood the pain in his heart.

Frowning and thinking for a long time, Emperor Tianqi asked softly: "I don't know if the Lingtang is Lu Feng, the general soldier of Zunhua?" After speaking, Emperor Tianqi looked straight at Lu Xiangsheng. Could there be such a coincidence in the world?

Raising his head in surprise, Lu Xiangsheng said with a look of surprise: "Your brother, have you heard of my father?"

Nodding his head solemnly, Emperor Tianqi said in a deep voice: "Jiannu broke through the Great Wall, and Chen Bing was under the city of Zunhua. The prefect of Zunhua, Chen Liangyu, used himself as a thief, and secretly captured General Lu Fenglu, the general soldier of Zunhua. Chen Liangyu hoped to force Lu The general opened the city gate and surrendered, and General Lu would rather die than surrender, and suffered all kinds of torture. Later, Chen Liangyu captured General Lu's wife, hoping to force General Lu to surrender." Emperor Tianqi said here, looking at Lu Xiangsheng with some hesitation.

Several people all looked at Emperor Tianqi, as if they were waiting for him to continue. Lu Xiangsheng on the side sighed softly, and said in a low tone: "That is my mother. My mother did not obey Chen Liangyu, but took out the The poison was swallowed with my father!"

After Lu Xiangsheng finished speaking, the circles of his eyes turned red, obviously the passing of his parents had an indelible imprint on his heart.

Emperor Tianqi and the others all stood up and bowed to Lu Xiangsheng at the same time, naturally all from the bottom of their hearts.

"The family ancestor once said that Confucius said to achieve benevolence, and Mencius said to obtain righteousness. Only when righteousness is exhausted, so benevolence is the best. What have you learned from reading the books of sages and sages? From now on, the common people are almost innocent. If your father ordered the hall to do this, it is enough to leave a name in history. He is our role model!" Wen Zhenmeng cupped his fists at Lu Xiangsheng and said respectfully.

Obviously, Wen Zhenmeng, who considers himself a descendant of Wen Tianxiang, has great respect for those who can be loyal to the country. At this time, comparing Lu Xiangsheng's parents with his ancestors is not a low evaluation.

Gently stroking the short knife in his hand, Lu Xiangsheng said in a low tone: "This knife is my father's relic, and it is my father's favorite thing. When my father first went to Zunhua, General Qi Jiguang, the chief soldier of Jiliao, was still there. , After hearing about my father, General Qi was very surprised. After seeing my father, General Qi gave my father the short knife that he carried with him, and my father has been wearing it for so many years."

It was the Qi family knife, Emperor Tianqi finally remembered it at this time, he felt familiar there just now, and now he finally remembered it after hearing Lu Xiangsheng's words.

"The dead are dead, and the living should be brave. I wonder why Brother Lu came to Beijing this time?" Emperor Tianqi felt that the atmosphere seemed a little depressing, so he took the initiative to find a topic.

Taking a clear glance at Emperor Tianqi, Lu Xiangsheng said in a deep voice, "My father has always wanted me to be a Jinshi, so this time I came here to fulfill my father's last wish."

Slightly taken aback, Wen Zhenmeng asked from the side: "Isn't it your father's last wish that brother Lu will not come?"

No one expected that Lu Xiangsheng nodded slowly, and said with a serious face: "I was deeply influenced by my father since I was a child, and I also learned some horseback riding and archery. I thought I could make some achievements on the battlefield. Later, my father let me I took the merit test, so I gave up this idea. But my father died in battle, and when my father's last wish is fulfilled, Lu still wants to go to the army."

In this era, it is unbelievable to abandon literature and join the military. If a Jinshi goes to join the army, I don't know what kind of uproar it will cause.

Emperor Tianqi looked at Lu Xiangsheng with great interest, this man seemed very interesting!Compared with Lu Xiangsheng in history, perhaps this one can give myself more surprises.

"It's almost time. The poetry meeting is about to start. Let's go to the fourth floor! Go and get a good seat first, so that there won't be any place to sit later." Several people chatted for a while, and Ni Yuanlu looked at the sky outside, thinking deeply. Said loudly.

Several people nodded slowly, and walked up to the fourth floor of Wangjiang Tower together. (To be continued..)