Han Dang is stronger

Chapter 21 Meeting Gifts
If you want face, you have to suffer. Playing cool and handsome has never had a good end. Under the leadership of Xiang Kang, the brothers of the Xiang family who had just done a favor to the Yu family voluntarily gave up on their own for their poor vanity. The Yu family had the opportunity to eat and drink for free, but Yu Jian and Yu Zhi father and son were very grateful. Yu Miaoge and Yu Cong also looked at the Xiang family brothers with admiration, but the Xiang family brothers were all hungry before they returned home. They had to groan, and they all regretted so much that they wished they could turn around and go back to Yu's house to eat and drink with the cheek.

"Oh, I'm starving to death. If I knew it, I should have tricked that millet into writing the paperwork in the afternoon. After the matter is over, I just have another meal at Yu's house."

"I'm so hungry. I ate the breakfast (breakfast) too early. Xiang Kang, please remember that today is for your face, and we are all starving. You have to pay us back in the future!"

"What's the matter with Xiang Kang? If he doesn't say to leave, why don't you just sit at Yu's house and wait until we eat (dinner)? Come on, you'll be home in a short distance, and go back to eat when you're hungry."

"The sheep killed during the Chinese New Year and the meat I bought have already been eaten, and there must be nothing to eat when I get home. I hope it won't be bean soup again. I am most afraid of eating that thing."

The Xiang family brothers complained a lot, and once pointed the finger at Xiang Kang who took the lead in playing cool, but Xiang Kang, who was also hungry and growling, turned a deaf ear to it. On the way home, he was always thinking about how to end the Yu family and Shan Youwei. The matter—Although Xiang Kang is very sure that he can force Mi San to submit, he would rather offend Shan Youwei than adjudicate Yu Zhi as a city citizen, but this matter will definitely not end here, and neither will Shan Youwei. He will let it go, and will definitely continue to think of ways to retaliate against the Yu family, and may even directly attack Xiang Kang, so in order to plan ahead, Xiang Kang must think of ways to deal with it in advance.

It's a pity that even though he knew that he should plan ahead, no matter how hard Xiang Kang racked his brains, he couldn't think of any good way to solve this matter completely, because Xiang Kang had neither money nor power, except for a group of people who dared to fight The brothers who dared to risk their lives could count on protecting themselves, and they had no right to fight head-on with that Shan Youwei, forcing him to stop.So Xiang Kang thought about it, and had no choice but to pin his hopes on the upcoming chaos at the end of the Qin Dynasty, and decided to temporarily fight with that Shan Youwei to stabilize the situation so that it would not suddenly deteriorate, and wait for Xiang Liang and Xiang Yu to raise troops Fight the Yangtze River, and then slowly find that Shan Youwei to settle new accounts and old debts.

With a lot of worries, Xiang Kang and the Xiang family brothers had returned to Shiling Pavilion unknowingly, and had already seen the smoke from their own village from a distance. A few people rushed over quickly, and the leader was Feng Zhong who had suspected the Xiang family brothers of stealing silk and satin last time.It turned out that when he saw Feng Zhong, Xiang Kang suddenly remembered that he left Feng Zhong in Xiaxiang City to face the county magistrate's anger alone. Apologizing: "Brother Feng, I'm so sorry for you yesterday, my brother's fault, please scold me."

"My brother, why are you being polite?" Feng Zhong's attitude and address towards Xiang Kang became more and more affectionate. What's the matter? Do you want brother Yu to help?"

"It's almost there, at least you don't have to worry about it for the time being." Xiang Kang replied very vaguely, and then asked quickly: "Brother, what did Zhou Xianzun say yesterday? Did I implicate you?"

"Of course not." Xiang Kang was a little surprised by Feng Zhong's happy smile, and he said with a smile: "After the county lord heard about you, not only did he not blame you or me, but he even praised you. Thanks to your honor, not only did I not get scolded, but the position of the Pavilion Chief was even more stable."

"Not only didn't the Zhou county lord not blame me, but he praised me instead?" Xiang Kang couldn't believe his ears, so he hurriedly asked Feng Zhong for details, and Feng Zhong roughly explained what happened when he met the county magistrate yesterday. Afterwards, Xiang Kang was unavoidably even more surprised, and said, "That Lord Zhou can be so reasonable? Not only does he understand my difficulties, but he also thinks I'm doing the right thing?"

"Brother Xiang Kang, did you underestimate our county venerable?" Feng Zhong said with a smile: "The county lord Zhou also ordered me to quickly find out what happened to the Yu family, and to help as much as I can. He also said that if there is anything that needs his help, you can also ask him."

Beforehand, I really didn't expect that Zhou county magistrate would be so interesting, Xiang Kang couldn't help sighing, Feng Zhong pulled Xiang Kang up and greeted: "Brother Xiang, let's go to my house for a drink, let's talk while drinking. Mr. Xiang, if you don’t mind, please come to my house and have a sit down. I haven’t finished eating the pigs that I slaughtered during the Chinese New Year, so I’ll just eat some random ones.”

Of course, the brothers of the Xiang family, who were so hungry that their chests were pressed against their backs, would not refuse such an invitation. Only then did I explain in detail what happened yesterday, especially the fact that Magistrate Zhou must see Xiang Kang again and go to the door to greet Xiang Kang in person.Xiang Kang was amazed when he heard this, and at the same time his heart was moved, he said to himself: "This is a good opportunity, if we can really make friends with that reasonable and loving Zhou county magistrate, not only will it be easy to solve any troubles in the Yu family, but the world will also be able to deal with it in the future." In times of chaos, this friendship might come in handy, right?"

After thinking about it carefully, Xiang Kangyi felt that he should seize this opportunity. There are many reasons. In addition to using the power of the county magistrate Zhou to fight against the Shan Youwei, after getting in touch with the county magistrate Zhou, he can also Resolve countless potential dangers, such as the corvee issue of the Xiang family brothers, and whether the Xiang family will be implicated after Xiang Liang and Xiang Yu raise their troops.In the future, if necessary, he could even use his special relationship with County Magistrate Zhou to persuade Xiaxiang County to surrender to Xiang's army and take down a city without a single soldier.

The advantages outweigh the disadvantages, sitting at the same table with Feng Zhong at Feng's house and without drinking a few bowls of wine, Xiang Kang made an appointment with Feng Zhong to go to Xiaxiang City to visit the magistrate of Zhou the next day.And Feng Zhong did completely change his attitude towards Xiang Kang, and took the initiative to say: "Brother Xiang Kang, don't blame me for being blunt. I don't think you can go empty-handed this time. Brother Yu, I know the situation in your family. If you don't mind If so, how about I buy you a gift and send it in your honor?"

Patting on the shoulder of Feng Zhong, who had made enemies with him, Xiang Kang was somewhat moved, and was about to say yes and thank you, but when the words came to his lips, Xiang Kang changed his mind again and said, "Brother, there is no need, I will give you the gift myself." Prepare."

"But your family...?" Feng Zhong, who knew the current situation of the Xiang family, was a little worried, but he didn't finish his sentence. Feng Zhong also changed his words and said with a smile: "Look at my memory, brother, you are also an old Chu After a famous family, there are some things that are kept in the bottom of the box at home, and if you take them out casually, they are better than the things I have in this small pavilion, Brother Yu is taking the liberty, taking the liberty."

"Uncle Ji, there doesn't seem to be anything decent in your room, right?" Xiang Ta next to him interjected, and said worriedly: "There doesn't seem to be anything suitable for our aunt, so you're not going to talk to them, are you?" ?”

"Of course I won't speak to my aunt and the others. They are already difficult, so why am I ashamed to speak to them?" Xiang Kang shook his head, glanced at Feng Zhong next to him, and simply showed his trump card, picked up his own wearing belt Sword, said: "I will give this sword to Zhou county magistrate."

"Xiang Kang, are you crazy?" Xiang Zhuang, Xiang Guan and others who were drinking were taken aback, and said one after another: "That sword is the Frozen Sword left by your father, and it is the famous sword of our Chu country. To send someone?"

"Received the kindness of a drop of water, you must repay it with a spring." Xiang Kang said casually: "Magistrate Zhou is so affectionate and righteous, and thinks so highly of me. If I don't give him my most precious thing at present, I can't express my love." mind."

"Then how do you defend yourself? You only have a sword like this." Xiang Sheng asked quickly.

"I'll talk about it later." Xiang Kang replied very lightly, saying, "When I have money later, I'll buy another one."

The Xiang family brothers were dumbfounded, while Feng Zhong patted Xiang Kang's shoulder excitedly, and said: "Brother Xiang, with you, it's no wonder County Magistrate Zhou thinks highly of you. You really are bold and generous, and you are a chivalrous man. Don't worry, I will send you to you tomorrow." Now that the matter is over, I will buy a sword for you in the county town, although it is definitely not as good as your famous sword of Chu, but at least it can be used."

"Thank you, brother." Xiang Kang thanked casually, and said in his heart: "But I don't want you to give me another sword, as long as you can help me tell the county magistrate Zhou the whole situation. Don't let me down."

Later, Feng Zhong inquired about the situation of the Yu family. Xiang Kang didn't want Feng Zhong to know about his design of Mi San, so he responded vaguely. Fortunately, Feng Zhong didn't get to the bottom of it. , After all the excitement.

Early the next morning, it was still Feng Zhong who took the initiative to come to Xiang's house and asked Xiang Kang to go into the city with him. Xiang Kang didn't play any tricks, but tried to dress himself upright and went out with Feng Zhong.On the way, Xiang Kang was in high spirits, talking and laughing, but Feng Zhong, who had suffered a loss once, was worried, and kept looking back to see where he came from, for fear that something might happen to the Xiang brothers, and he would suddenly catch up and call Xiang Kang away.Fortunately, there were no more twists and turns this time, and Xiang Feng entered the city smoothly, and came to the gate of Xiaxiangguan Temple to ask for an audience.

Not to mention, the county magistrate named Zhou Zeng may really be a good friend. After hearing that Xiang Kang came to visit him again, the usual magistrate Zhou, who usually puts on airs, kept his word and really made great strides Leaving the room, he came to greet Xiang Kang in front of the gate of the official temple in person—and immediately caused quite a commotion in the Xiaxiang official temple. The officials and servants in the official temple asked each other, asking who was the distinguished guest? , to be able to let the magistrate of a county go out to welcome him in person?As a result, Xiang Kang's diminutive nickname was quickly spread in the official circles of the prime minister, and also quickly spread among the people.

Fortunately, Xiang Kang's image and temperament did not embarrass the magistrate Zhou who condescended to welcome him. Although his appearance was not particularly handsome, he was upright and pleasing to the eye. The flattering officials and wealthy households in front of County Magistrate Zhou are completely different, which made Magistrate Zhou leave a good impression on Xiang Kang when they met, and also made Magistrate Zhou quickly hug Xiang Kang who bowed to him with his own hands, affectionately Said: "Young Master Xiang Kang, I have admired your name for a long time."

"The county lord is polite. The younger generation is just an unknown boy in the lower class. How dare he be a big name? And the younger generation is just a low-ranking commoner. Dare to welcome the county lord personally. It's really killing the younger generation." Xiang Kang's eloquence has always been good, and he worked hard to use it. A sincere tone said: "The county respect forgives the crime. The day before yesterday, because the junior encountered an emergency, he was forced to leave after the notification. Let the county respect be empty. Please punish the junior for the fault."

"Young Master Xiang, you must not say that." County magistrate Zhou is also very good at talking, and said with a smile: "Young master values ​​love and righteousness. Hearing that a friend had an accident and rushing to rescue him, it was a chivalrous act. How can I blame it? How about it? Mr. Xiang, your friend's matter, have you settled it?"

"Thank you for your concern, the magistrate, it's almost resolved." Xiang Kang still answered vaguely.

"That's good, that's good." County magistrate Zhou nodded again and again, and then invited: "Young master, please come inside, let's talk in detail after entering." Xiang Kang thanked him, and walked into the official temple with Magistrate Zhou, Feng Zhong Then he followed behind, and for the first time got a seat in the back hall of the county temple.

After the guests and hosts were seated in the back hall, Xiang Kang, who is very good at instigating the scene, immediately untied the sword from his waist, held the sword in both hands, and said loudly to the county magistrate Zhou: "The county magistrate, since ancient times, you must not be rude when you come to the door." , the younger generation has nothing but a decent Ice Crack Sword, which is also an ancestral item left by the elders and passed down to the younger generation, and it is given to the county lord as a meeting gift, and the county lord Wanwang accepts it with a smile."

Xiang Kang's emphasis had a satisfactory effect, and he took a look at the simple but somewhat old sword. Although the county magistrate Zhou was not rare, he asked curiously: "This sword is the son of the ancestor. Uploaded it?"

"Exactly." Xiang Kang nodded, and tried hard to recall the memory left by the last Xiang Kang, and said plausibly: "When King Zhao, King Qin Zhao once said to Fan Sui, Prime Minister of Qin: I heard that the iron sword of Chu is sharp and advocates excellence and clumsiness. The sword mentioned in it is the Chu Sword. Among the Chu swords, the Bingchuang Sword is the most precious. The ancestors of the younger generation were also fortunate to obtain this famous sword because they were generals for generations. It was passed down from generation to generation and passed into the hands of the younger generation. To, always wear on the body."

"Since it is a thing inherited from the son's family, how can I win the love of others?" County magistrate Zhou declined.

"Your county respect is welcome." Xiang Kang said: "Red powder is given to a beautiful woman, and a sword is rewarded to a confidant. The county respects righteousness and can understand the difficulties of the junior who left without saying goodbye the day before yesterday. County honor, to show the respect for the county honor in the hearts of the younger generation."

Feng Zhong really didn't disappoint Xiang Kang, and immediately added: "Master Xiang, this is really Mr. Xiang's wish. He only has this sword. After giving it to you, he doesn't even have a weapon for self-defense."

Although Feng Zhong's words were straightforward and a bit vulgar, Xiang Kang was secretly delighted when he heard it, and quietly praised Feng Zhong for being loyal, but the county magistrate Zhou's eyebrows twitched when he heard it, and he looked at Xiang Kang with great admiration One glance, and then let the messenger come forward, took the sword offered by Xiang Kang with both hands, took it into his hand to appreciate it carefully, and carefully looked at the ice pattern on the hilt of the sword, and praised: "The ice on the sword head is cracked, Delicate and elegant, it really lives up to its reputation.”

"Fortunately, he really knows the goods." Xiang Kang was relieved again in his heart, but said modestly: "Xie Xianzun praises it."

County magistrate Zhou nodded, first put down the sword Xiang Kang gave him, and then took off the sword he wore around his waist, and said with a smile: "Mr. In return, my sword is Qin Changjian. Although it is not as precious and famous as the Bingchuang Sword, it is still sharp and it is also my favorite. I give it to you as a gift in return today. Please be sure to accept it. "

Xiang Kang smiled slightly, and said to himself: "The exchange of the wrought iron Ice Crack Sword for the bronze Qin Changjian is a bit of a disadvantage, but it's not too bad. This county magistrate of Zhou not only has contacts, but also has no snobbish eyes. a friend."

　The so-called Ice Crack Sword is named after the pattern at the end of the hilt that looks like a crack in the ice layer. It is a kind of iron sword produced in Chu State during the Warring States Period. It was relatively rare at the end of the Bronze Age.But in terms of casting process, material, toughness and value of cultural relics, the so-called ice-cracked sword of the protagonist is actually not as good as the bronze Qin Changjian produced by chrome-plating process, so friends, don't think that the so-called ice-cracked sword is so precious .

　　
　
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