Landlord of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 224

After listening to several people's opinions, Xu Qing could clearly feel Xun Xue'er's hands trembling, a little frightened.

Xu Qing glanced back, Xun Xueer smiled and said to Xu Qing: "It's okay, with Xu Lang here, I don't worry..." Xu Qing also smiled, thinking in her heart that Xun Xueer still has a little girly air, What I want is nothing more than family beauty, husband harmony, and Zikang, and what I have is nothing more than these.

While everyone was telling stories and laughing, the strong wind was already blowing against the roof of the inn, and the goose feather snow outside turned into grains of snow, smashing against the windows.Xu Qing walked to the window, squeezed into a small hole, and looked at the outside world, all white hair.With such heavy snow, the horses would freeze to death, and it seemed that they would not be able to walk within three to five days.

But seeing the old man said to everyone: "Everyone, don't take it lightly. This matter is not to say it is absolutely true, but it is almost indistinguishable. All the old businessmen in our prefectures and counties know it. If it is not for a large group of merchants to go on the road, few people travel alone. You are young and vigorous, and don't use your own force to fall into the trap of borrowing crystals to have children."

When you are away from home, for those who care about you so much, after the old man finished speaking, all the businessmen nodded and said, "Thank you for your kind words."

At this moment, the sound of horseshoes came from outside the door, and then the sound of horseshoes stopped outside the door of the inn.

After hearing this, everyone looked towards the door, and saw that some kind of guest had come and was riding a galloping horse.There are few horses in the south, and the horses ridden by businessmen can only go fast and cannot run, so hearing the rapid sound of hooves is like seeing a Porsche.But Xu Qing could tell that this kind of horse with heavy hoofbeats can still run in cold weather, is it not a prairie horse, or some kind of horse?Xu Qing thought to himself, could it be that the person who went to Shuizhai to deliver the post came back?Thirty miles from here, can't it be so fast?

Hearing the sound of horseshoes, the shopkeeper ordered his staff to go outside to meet the guests. As soon as the door of the inn opened, he saw a few burly men coming in. He dropped his shawls, and the snow on the shawls fell to the ground, revealing his waist. Between a knife handle.Such burly people came riding together, and they also carried knives, could they be thieves?This is terrible, and the merchants hurriedly grabbed the knives that were placed beside them.

The shopkeeper bit the bullet and went to pick it up, but he saw that among the several burly men, one of them was an officer and soldier who came to the store together with Xu Qing.The shopkeeper greeted the buddy to bring hot water towels and a cup of hot wine that smelled good, and looked at Xu Qing in surprise.Xu Qing smiled inwardly, when he came earlier, there was only a pot of half-hot water, but when these people came, there was still wine to eat.But looking at these people, I only recognize one, who are the others?
Those brawny men didn't drink, thanked the shopkeeper, washed their faces, Xu Qing's servant said a few words to the rest of the people, then went straight to Xu Qing and bowed down: "The last general Zhu Yijiang, I don't know My lord is here, please forgive me for the crime of being far away."

Hearing that he called him "Master" instead of "Master", Xu Qing must have known his identity and was also surprised. He helped him up and asked, "Who are you? How do you know I'm here?"

"The last general is the general of Zhenjiang. How did he know that your lord is here? It's just a coincidence." Zhu Yiyang said.

Xu Qing's servant was actually a member of the Underworld. He continued, "My lord, the little ones are useless. The road was blocked by snow and I was confused. I went the wrong way. But I didn't expect to bump into Zhu Zongbing's head." The camp was freezing badly at that time, and they searched the post of the lord. If the work is not effective, please come down to the lord!"

There is Zhechong Mansion in the local area, and there is Zhechong Mansion under Zhechong Mansion. The military officers of Zhechong Mansion are above the fifth rank, and the general army is from the seventh rank.Many people know the location of Zhechong Mansion, but few people know about the Zhechong Mansion. It can be said that Zhechong Mansion is just an office, and the Zhechong Mansion is the place where troops are stationed.Xu Qing didn't expect that there would be a town commander stationed in Zhenjiang.

"Oh, it doesn't matter, since I rushed to the general's mansion by mistake, I must avoid being suspected of spying." Xu Qing clasped his fists and said to Zhu Yi: "Zhu Zongbing, what an offense."

"Where is there, Mr. Xu is here, I will wait for the friendship of the landlord." Zhu returned with his fists clasped, and his face looked good. He didn't expect that the legendary governor he heard about a month ago would come before him today, and he was still like this approachable.

"Oh, Mr. Xu, I see that the inns in Zhenjiang City are full, er..." Zhu Yijiang said with a smile: "There is a spacious room in my General Military Mansion. If you dare to ask your lord to brave the wind and snow again, I will set it up." Feast and hospitality."

"Zhu Zongbing, how long is it from here to the Zongbing Mansion?"

"Soon, with Master Xu's horse, it will only take half an hour to pull the cart."

Xu Qing laughed, and hurriedly complained that although he was going to live in the barracks, it was better than sitting on the floor.

He didn't know that at this moment, the merchants in the room were so surprised that they couldn't speak. They all glanced at Xu Qing, and then quickly lowered their heads. One of this person's messengers could drive a "Porsche" The general soldier of the town was alarmed and asked him to live in the general soldier's mansion.

rich!There is enough money to make bells (copper plates, silver ingots).

Powerful!The momentum is so great that it can make Qipin and "high officials" stand on their backs.

Who looked down on this "unofficial scholar" just now?You, you, don't stuff your head in your crotch!
Xu Qing also took a look to know, smiled, and said to Xun Xueer and the others: Get up quickly, let's go to another place to stay, wear more clothes, put on a blanket, it's cold outside.

When all the girls got into the car, Xu Qing and Yang Cheng were the last to leave and paid the money.Xu Qing took out another piece of broken silver from his sleeve and put it in the hand of the old man who had just reminded everyone to be careful on the road, and said, "Just a little bit of meaning, if it's not a respect, just use it as a way to ask for directions!"

How could the old man be willing to accept it? He insisted on not accepting it.

Xu Qing didn't insist anymore, so he gave the shopkeeper a lot of pieces of silver, and told him that he would pack all the drinks in the lobby, and he would also bring tender chicken and pancakes out to eat.Then he boarded the car with officer Yang Cheng and arrived at the General Military Mansion in more than half an hour.

The Zongbing Mansion is in a mountain depression, and there is only one barren road leading to it.There are also wooden villages guarding along the road. After one pass, you can see rows of low houses.Inside the house, there is a large flat. Behind the large flat is a big house with the words "General Military Mansion" written on it. Xu Qing and others entered the big house.

Generally speaking, when Xu Qing crosses the road, he just stays in the hotel directly, and the local government will not be disturbed. Now that Zhu Yijiang came to see him on his own initiative, he would naturally not refuse.Xu Qing was not afraid that he would have malicious intentions. Although there were troops stationed in the General Military Mansion, it was still easy to behead him with the means of the dark river.

What's more, Xu Qing heard about the disappearance of merchants at the inn, and he was afraid that there would be robbers along the way. .

Xu Qing was not at ease, for his own safety on the road, and for the sake of such a big incident, he couldn't just do nothing, and this matter seemed to be related to the incident in Qiantang, so he was going to take this opportunity to ask Zhu Yijiang.

Zhu Yijiang is a military officer, but the commander-in-chief must have some detective skills.

Zhu Yijiang ordered his soldiers to arrange the lodging for Xu Qing and his party. It was just a military dormitory for several people, but it was an independent building.The soldier also brought dry firewood, and a big fire was lit inside the house, needless to say it was clean and warm.

Not long after, Zhu Yijiang changed into formal attire, and led a group of generals under him to meet Xu Qing: "I don't know that Governor Xu came to our place, and I am far away from welcoming him. The next official has already set up a banquet in the hall to welcome Governor Xu. Wash the dust."

Xu Qing wanted to talk to him, so he agreed, "Okay, excuse me."

So Xu Qing and Zhu Yiyang came to the lobby together, the vice president stood in the hall, the general manager, chief bookkeeper, team leader, team leader, the whole hall was full of people, all wearing official uniforms.

Xu Qing asked with a smile: "Not to mention a casual banquet, how do you all wear official uniforms?"

Zhu Yiyang and the others said: "Assassin Xu, who has accomplished both civil and military affairs, and Anmin solved the case, we all admire and admire him, so we wear official uniforms."

Xu Qingdao: "It's okay, I was ordered by the emperor to return to Beijing to report on my duties. The Holy Majesty stayed for a few more months, so I came here for a long time. I happened to pass by here, and I have something to borrow from you."

Zhu Yijiang and the others were sweating profusely when they heard that, others were summoned to Beijing by the emperor's order, at most one month would be extra, even if there was an extra month, they would have to hurry to fly to the emperor's presence.Fortunately, you have a few more months of free time, and you can still come to Yuhang to play.Does it mean that your holy family is rich, or you are arrogant because of favor?

However, they didn't say that Xu Qing was wrong, but they admired Xu Qing even more.But when they heard the word borrowing, they understood in their hearts, could it be that Governor Xu is an upright official, and he didn't have to spend money to play around, but he wanted to borrow money.

So several people took advantage of the opportunity of going out behind the house, and ordered the servants to go and order a generous Cheng Yi immediately.

Everyone was seated again, there was only a plate of fruit dates on the table, and a maid was guarding the hot water to prepare the wine.Someone came in and told that the banquet could be held, Zhu Yijiang told Xu Qing, Xu Qing nodded.

In the entire Tang Dynasty, except for Xu Qing's family dishes, there are almost only two methods of steaming and cooking.The dishes are delivered like flowing water, and they are nothing more than chicken, duck and fish, which are replaced whole and piece by piece.As for the taste, I can't praise it too much, which is why Xu Qing didn't bring Xun Xueer and the others here.

Zhu Yijiang insisted on saying that the mountains and fields are a little too slow for Governor Xu.

After drinking for three rounds during the banquet, Xu Qing cut straight to the point: "I heard that many business travelers disappeared in the nearby counties and counties. There have been hundreds of people who have not been heard from for several years, but is it true?"

When Xu Qing came suddenly, Zhu Yijiang was startled when he heard Xu Qing's words, and the chopsticks in his hand fell to the table with a bang.The rest of the chief bookkeepers, Ba Zong, were also suspicious and shocked.

Zhu Yijiang coughed in embarrassment, and then asked Xu Qing: "Dare to ask Governor Xu, where did you hear about this?"

Xu Qing observed his words and expressions, seeing his expression, he thought that there must be something different about this matter.I also know that the other party is very guilty. In such a situation, if I say that I heard about it at the inn on the road, I'm afraid I won't be able to frighten them.

Xu Qing also coughed and said: "I was ordered to go back to Beijing to report on my duties, and I took a detour to this remote Jiangnan. In fact, it's not all about sightseeing."

After hearing Xu Qing's words, everyone showed a look of horror on their faces.Throughout the ages, in the officialdom, the most indispensable is to deceive the superior and conceal the inferior.Not long after Jiangnan was attached to the Tang Dynasty, in order to appease people's hearts, the old officials were still used.But after such a long time, doesn't Chang'an want to install someone who is worthy of his heart?Governor Xu came here for a while, is he just looking for something?
(End of this chapter)