Ping An Biography

Among the lush mountains, a few thatched roofs can be seen vaguely, and the smoke from the kitchen rises slowly, turning into a mist on the mountainside in the air.There are single households in this mountain forest, and there is no land around them. They are either hunters or firewood households. There are not many wild animals in the mountains and forests in the southern Zhili area, and most of them are woodcutters who cut firewood for a living.There is no gas or electricity in this era. People living in the city need to cook and cook. Firewood is a necessary supply. Generally, it can only be purchased. Those who work hard to chop firewood and send it to the city will definitely earn some hard money. of.

A meandering path leads to those huts, probably too few people usually walk, the path is covered by weeds that grow wildly in early summer, it is extremely difficult to distinguish.At this time, a man and a woman were walking hard on the narrow path, and the woman walked ahead with a wooden stick and slapped the weeds casually to find the way.

The sun was setting, and even though it was a sunny day, she was wearing an exaggerated rain hat and a translucent gauze scarf on her face, she was the Peach Blossom Fairy.The bearded man walking behind is Peng Tianheng, the owner of Peach Blossom Villa.

To say that when Peng Tianheng was an imperial guard more than 20 years ago, he didn't have such an image at all, he didn't have a big belly, and his face didn't have that much hair. He was young and tall, and he had a good image; It has become the current image. Although Kong Wu is powerful, he is too heavy to climb up a mountain to vent his anger, which is no different from pulling a bellows.

While panting, Peng Tianheng still kept staring at Peach Blossom Fairy's ass in front of her, the chubby skirt pushing up made her stomach feel hot.This girl is not a good one, Peng Tianheng thought in his heart that if he had been thinner and had a better figure, he would have achieved what he wanted, but unfortunately...it is not easy to force her, her predecessors are often mentioned by the survivors, no How dare you treat her.

The two finally reached the thatched hut on the mountainside, surrounded by a fence surrounded by thorns, and a few chickens were raised inside.Pushing open the tent door, an old man jumped out, Peng Tianheng asked out of breath, "Are you sending firewood here?"

The old man looked at the two of them, and he probably knew each other, then said: "Don't ask, I have been waiting for you for a long time, come in and talk."

Peng Tianheng and the two went straight in, and saw a thin and elegant middle-aged man sitting in front of a rough wooden table. Peng Tianheng hurriedly clasped his fists in greeting, but before the ceremony was in place, he heard Peach Blossom Fairy Jiao|Didi shouting: " Uncle Zheng! It’s been a long time since I’ve taught you how to think!”

The middle-aged man smiled and said, "It's just you two? I thought we haven't seen each other for a few months, and the girl wants to bring another husband to worship me."

"Aren't you bothering to bring up this boring thing every time?" Peach Blossom Fairy looked quite childish at this moment, "What does it matter if a person like me can get married or not?"

The middle-aged man surnamed Zheng is Zheng Qia, one of Jianwen 22 close ministers (four of them have been confirmed to be removed by the court), but now he has no official air at all, just like a middle-aged poet who has long since retired, very elegant and very Gentle and indifferent.

"No matter what hardships you have encountered, a family is a complete life, especially for women." Zheng Qia glanced at Peach Blossom Fairy. At this time, she had taken off her bamboo hat, but a silk scarf was still hanging on her ears. Most of her face was covered, and she could vaguely see a shocking scar on her face, like a trace of a branding iron.Zheng Qia's eyes suddenly turned dark, "Some things are not the fault of your juniors, it's us who have troubled you..."

Peach Blossom Fairy's eyes sparkled brightly, but she had a disapproving smile on her face: "I don't blame others, it's not easy for everyone, just like Sister Fang, who was arrested by them for so many years and suffered all kinds of grievances, and she escaped not long ago. .”

At this time, Peng Tianheng, who was left out in the cold, finally couldn't help but bowed down: "I met Mr. Zheng."

Zheng Qia put away that gloomy expression, nodded and said politely: "Sit down, sit down and talk."

According to the rules, Zheng Qia's status is higher than that of Peng Tianheng, because Zheng Qia is a Jinshi and a civil servant of Jianwen, and civil servants control generals. Peng Tianheng's status is not as good as Zheng Qia's; but Zheng Qia's words and deeds are very respectful and respectful to Peng Tianheng You're welcome, no one else, the situation is different now: Has the higher-ups ever paid salaries to the lower-level people?On the contrary, Peng Tianheng and others are often able to provide some money and goods because they are engaged in profiteering industries.

"I heard that you have some new things recently?" Zheng Qia said seriously.

Peng Tianheng nodded and said: "Our people have started to work again. There is no way. There are so many helpers below. Most of them are not really with us. They are just looking for profit. If you don't do things, you can't control them if you don't get money."

"You have your reasons, I understand that, but now that the limelight has not passed, it is indeed more dangerous." Zheng Qia said, "One of the purposes of my coming today is to thank you for the big event last time...It's a pity that the success failed, Instead, it puts you in danger."

Peng Tianheng righteously said: "It's what I should do. Countless of us have been ruined, and many of us who have survived have suffered grievances as slaves and maidservants, or have been in exile. If we can kill Zhu Di, at least we can do so. Many people have let out a bad breath!"

Zheng Qia said again: "There are still some things I want to talk to you about. I heard that girl Fang Ling went to Yangzhou to be a liaison. Will it be dangerous? If she is arrested again, she will be in a dire situation..." Zheng Qia remained silent. Se said.

"The risk of staying with us is the same as staying in Yangzhou." Peng Tianheng said, he wanted to say something, but finally stopped.To say that it is safer, it is better to send it to the top, but there has been an unwritten rule for so many years. Except for the old people at the beginning, Jianwen never recruits new members under any circumstances, just to be safe.

Zheng Qia was silent for a moment, then turned to look at Peach Blossom Fairy: "What kind of person do you think Zhang Ning is?"

Peach Blossom Fairy was stunned for a moment, and said with a smile, "I've only met him twice, and the time we've met is still short. Uncle Zheng suddenly asked me, what should I say?"

"Just talk about the impression, good guy or bad guy?" Zheng Qia asked after thinking about it.

Peach Blossom Fairy turned her eyeballs upwards, pretending to be thinking, but a friendly smile and a gentle face that looked comfortable appeared in front of her eyes, and soon countless memory fragments flooded into her mind like a flood, yes , didn't I only see it twice, how can I remember so many things? "The Peach Blossom Immortal planted peach trees, and picked peach blossoms for wine money" that free and easy figure, "I only envy mandarin ducks but not immortals" that slightly sentimental tranquility...

She said without hesitation, "Good man."

Zheng Qia looked at her expression calmly, and said: "The bad guys and the good guys are too vague, let's talk about other things, such as temperament, hobbies, temperament and so on, just say what comes to mind."

"He..." Taohua turned her head to look at the two trees in the mud yard, and remembered that patient and gentle voice. The fern grows in the gaps between the trees, but it will not cause any harm to the trees...symbiosis...Peach Blossom A slight blush appeared on Fairy's face, and her voice gradually became softer, "He is very patient and gentle..."

Suddenly seeing Zheng Qia's indifferent smile, Peach Blossom Fairy hurriedly changed her tune, "Like Uncle Zheng, he is a well-educated and sensible person, and his words are tepid, hee hee."

Zheng Qia nodded, didn't say much, just said three words "continue" kindly.

Peach Blossom Fairy was in deep thought, with slightly changing emotions on her face, "Sometimes he seems to be preoccupied and a bit mysterious."

"We are holding the handle, so it's no wonder he's not preoccupied." Peng Tianheng finally couldn't help but interjected.

Peach Blossom Fairy's thoughts were interrupted, and she came back to her senses immediately, and did not argue with Peng Tianheng, but stopped talking.

Zheng Qia glanced at Peng Tianheng and said, "I think you should return that word to him generously."

"Is this what the higher ups mean?" Peng Tianheng asked in surprise.

Zheng Qia shook his head: "It's just my idea, and it's just a suggestion that came to mind on the spur of the moment. The old man has always been reluctant to dictate how General Peng does things. You know it."

Peng Tianheng lowered his face and said: "Now we are in the limelight. We dare to come out to do activities. Firstly, we are forced to be helpless. Second, because he has the handle of his surname, he dare not act rashly. Occasionally, there are Jinyiwei and military followers who walk around the place. , government inspections and arrests, soldiers and horses, these people may endanger our business, but it is difficult to penetrate into our hearts, because those people are not specially dealing with us, and we have nothing to do with their errand responsibilities. "The biggest threat is Hu Ying's people. That old thing has been doing nothing for more than ten years, and he only deals with us! Now the main foundation of our Peach Blossom Villa is in the boundary of Yangzhou. The last time the Jinyiwei government raided and arrested, it didn't affect the muscles and bones." , Zhang Ning is also the interview envoy of Yangzhou, as long as he is under control, our danger will be greatly reduced..."

"What you said makes sense." Zheng Qia sighed, "But maybe we can change the method, from threatening to wooing, this method is more stable. I agree with Fang Ling's approach, just like how she treated Yu Qian. , She didn’t ask too much, but others didn’t forget the kindness of seniors, and tried their best to deal with her, and didn’t many of our news come from Yu Qian?” Zheng Qia thought for a while and continued, “Ordinary people In other words, you can tell the difference between gratitude and resentment, isn't it sure that you will repay your kindness, or at least you won't make trouble?"

Peng Tianheng was silent for a while, then cupped his fists and said, "Forgive me, I can't take this risk, unless it's an order from above. If you give away the handle for nothing, and the person surnamed Zhang will no longer be afraid of others, he has nothing to fear. What's more? I know that Fang Ling is on good terms with him, but Fang Ling may not be useful to us, she's just a chicken..."

Seeing Zheng Qia's expression frown when he heard the word "ji", Peng Tianheng paused at the right time, "With her capacity, Zhang Ning, the imperial orderly, probably won't be able to take care of her."

Peach Blossom Fairy blurted out: "If he really dares to be so heartless and unjust, I will take his head, no need to ask for a reward!"

"Killing him will cause us more trouble. Besides, what's the use? If you have an official position, you're afraid that no one will do it?" Peng Tianheng frowned. Fang Ling is his scruple, and it will be much easier for him to protect someone who is not the focus of arrest."

"Forget it." Zheng Qia sighed indifferently as he looked at the gradually dimming light outside the door.