Great Tang Broom Star

  Chapter 189 Are you afraid?

  In the morning, Jia Pingan practiced his sword as usual, and then had breakfast.

  If there is something to do today, he will explain it to Du He.

  The population of the Jia family is simple. Generally speaking, after the two brothers of the Jia family go out, the servants just clean up and prepare dinner, and other things are gone.

  This kind of work can be called pension.

  So Du He cherishes such days very much.

   After breakfast, the Jia brothers went to the Yamen, while Du He stared at the others working.

  Ah Fu was chirping by the side, but Du He had already gained experience, so he would never let him out.

  The helpless Ah Fu was lying on the side, but those chickens and ducks stopped coming.

  Since a duck licked his poop, Ah Fu stayed away from horses and chickens, and he was very sad for this.

   Du He watched them clean up, explained the purchase, and left Daodefang by himself.

  He went all the way to Renshi in Dongshi.

  The so-called human market is a place where people are trafficked.

  Those men and women who are staring blankly at the passing people, hoping that a philanthropist will buy them.

  Du He found a few human traffickers, first saluted and smiled, and then asked: "I don't know if you know about XX's wife and children... XX's wife, Li Shi, nicknamed Xinghua. His son is called Dudu, and he is eight years old this year..."

   Several human traffickers looked at him with indifference in their eyes.

  In the eyes of these people, people are animals, like livestock, and Du He is asking about slaves, so they naturally don't have a good face.

  A human trafficker glanced at him, "You can tell that you are a slave and have been an official before?"

  The eyes of these people are so poisonous that you can't hide.

Du Hedui smiled and said: "Yes! A certain Du He, what did you say that way? It's just that he was incompetent later, and his wife and children were troubled. Now that he has found a good master, he wants to find his wife and children. past."

  The human trafficker looked at him indifferently, "It's always money, so I'll help you find out, don't think it's for money, that money will be spent by people to buy news."

   "Thank you, thank you very much!" Du He said happily, "I'm going to get some money right away."

  He originally had a little savings, and when he was in charge of the Jia family, Jia Pingan gave him generous monthly money, so he was always able to afford it.

   Later he gave the money and went home to wait for news.

  The next day he simply came to buy in person, and went to the market to inquire.

  The trafficker just said no, just wait.

  Another human trafficker said: "This Du He's name is familiar. I remember committing crimes back then, which resulted in his family being punished as slaves. Most of us know that his wife and children are waiting for Hong Xia's house in Changling? Why don't you tell me?"

  The trafficker said flatly: "I told you earlier, he would feel that the usual money is not worth it. Besides, it's not a certain wife and children, so why is a certain anxious?"

  Another person said: "Our human trafficking is a wicked thing, don't be too greedy."

The trafficker said coldly: "Since I started this business, I have never taken myself seriously. I even sent my son to my elder brother's home, and sent money every year. Now the money in my family does not exceed five pennies. If you want retribution, just come." .”

   "Du He is here."

  The traffickers have returned to their indifference.

   "Found it, your wife and children are in Changling Hou's house."

   "Thank you!" Du He tremblingly gave the final payment, and the trafficker frowned, "Why are you shaking? Can't bear it?"

  Du He shook his head, his eyes were a little red, "Yes, I can't bear it, I'm afraid of poverty."

  He changed into new clothes, took care of his appearance carefully, and then went to Hong's house.

  Hou's mansion looks much more grand than the old Jia's house, and the doors all hold their heads up, "Who are you looking for?"

  Du He lowered his head, "So..."

  He wanted to ask to see Hong Xia, but then he thought, he was just a slave, how could he have the right to ask to see a founding prince?

  He took out a bunch of copper coins, and said with a flattering smile: "A certain person is called Du He. He made his wife and children slaves by doing something wrong, and now he wants to redeem his wife and children."

  Menzi wanted to accept the money, but when he heard the words, Du He spit on his face and scolded: "The nobles in Chang'an City, who has sold slaves? It's not embarrassing enough, get out!"

  Du He's expression changed slightly, and he took out another string of money, "I dare to ask my brother to inquire on my behalf, I am very grateful."

   Just asking, this can be available.

  Menzi took the money, "Ah Lang is at home, just wait."

   "Thanks, I can't thank you enough."

  Menzi went all the way in and met Hong Xia later.

   Hong Xia has fair skin and a well-groomed dark beard. She is reading a book.

   "Ah Lang, relatives of the slaves at home came to look for them, saying they wanted to redeem them."

  Hong Xia raised his head, frowned and said, "Shoot out!"

  Later, Menzi rushed out with a few servants, and punched Du He until his nose was bruised and his face was swollen.

   "Ah Lang said, get out!"

  Du He was in pain all over his body, and said with tears in his eyes, "I implore Changling Hou to be merciful, my family will pray for Changling Hou sooner or later."

"roll!"

  The corner door is closed.

  Du He was covered in bruises, but the despair in his heart made him more uncomfortable than the pain in his body.

   He knelt outside, recalling his experience, and couldn't help crying.

  He knelt until noon, but the Hong family had no one to take care of him, so he had to go back.

  Back to Jia's house, Hongyan saw that he was in a mess and his face was bruised, so he exclaimed, "Who did it?"

  Du Heqiang smiled and said, "It was a certain person who fell it."

   Song Bubu shook his head, "It's not like that."

  These low-level people are not stupid and sweet. They often see people being beaten, so they naturally know that the scars are different.

  Du He smiled wryly, then went to change clothes.

  In the afternoon, the two Jia brothers came back, and Yang Deli was muttering about the results of today's inspection, which seemed to be good, and found no mistakes or omissions.

   Jia Pingan took a glance and found that Du He was standing far away.

  His eyesight is very good, and he saw the scar on Du He's face at a glance.

   "Who moved the hand?"

  Du He is from the Jia family, and he was beaten. If he was young, he would embarrass the old Jia family, and if he was older, he would beat Jia Pingan in the face.

  The so-called dog beating depends on the owner. Although the words are rough, this is the truth in the Tang Dynasty.

  Du He laughed and said, "A certain quarrelled with the population today and got into a fight."

   Jia Pingan hummed.

   Later he washed and prepared to go to bed, and Hongyan was making the bed.

  When he came in, Hongyan was supposed to go out, but it was slow.

what does this mean?

   Is it another one who wants to swallow the old man?

  Jia Pingan asked: "Is there anything else?"

   Hongyan whispered: "Mr. Lang, Du Guanshi is covered in footprints all over today..."

   This isn't just a spat.

   But the appearance of being surrounded and beaten.

  The master must take care of this kind of matter, otherwise the servant will cause trouble outside, and you have to take action to end it.

  The next morning, while eating breakfast, Jia Pingan suddenly asked, "Du He, why did you get beaten up last night?"

  Du He was startled, Jia Pingan put down his chopsticks, "If you don't want to say it, then go out."

   A dishonest servant, he won't use it.

  Du He's lips moved a few times, "Mr. Lang, a certain was originally an official, and also has a wife and children..."

   "They are now slaves in the Marquis of Changling's house, so someone went to beg for redemption..."

   "Got it." Jia Pingan picked up his chopsticks and continued eating.

  Du He bowed his head and retreated.

  The Jia family has no obligation to deal with such matters, so he is not dissatisfied at all.

   Later Jia Pingan went to Baiqi.

   "Join the Army."

   Bao Dong was checking the news very diligently.

   "Join the army and eat cakes." He put down the paper and took a piece of cake.

   Jia Ping'an's eyelids twitched, "Someone has eaten."

   "Today's cake is really delicious." Bao Dong said, "Nothing to do today."

   It's fine if nothing happens.

  Jia Pingan said: "Someone went out for a trip, and someone asked..."

  Be good at understanding the instructions of the superior.

  Bao Dong immediately understood, and said seriously: "Jianjun worked hard for Baiqi, and his complexion looks bad, he should go to the medical clinic."

   Jia Pingan frowned, "The reason is not good."

  Bao Dong thought for a while, "Jianjun heard that the rich and powerful in Dongshi were gathering, so he hurried to inquire about the news."

   Nice guy!

   Jia Pingan patted him on the shoulder and left. Bao Dong praised: "How smart is he? You can't wait for the school lieutenant and the army to be promoted, and then he can still be in charge of a hundred cavalry."

  …

   Jia Ping'an brought some gifts and found them all the way to Changling Hou Hong's house.

   "General Ningyuan, male from Wuyang County, Jia Pingan, who joined the army as a recorder of Baiqi."

   This is an official visit, so Jia Pingan signed up very solemnly.

  The door trembled, "Jia Canjun, please wait a moment."

   This is a broom star!

   Later, Hong Xia came out to greet him in person, and said with a smile: "It's a great honor for Jia Canjun to come, please."

  Hong Xia is the second generation of Hou. It is said that his father served Emperor Gaozu in the saddle. So after the founding of the Tang Dynasty, he got a founding prince.

  When Emperor Gaozu was around, the Hong family, as the direct line, was naturally very prosperous. Hong Xia got a part-time job in Zuo Wuwei as soon as he could walk. Later, Emperor Taizong killed the two brothers and emptied Emperor Gaozu, so the Hong family gradually declined.

  But the skinny camel is bigger than the horse, and now Hong Xia also has a post in Zuowuwei as a recorder to join the army, but it's just a temporary post.

  The two officers who joined the army met, and after exchanging a few pleasantries, Jia Pingan smiled and said, "There is a steward Du He in a certain family, who does a good job. His wife and children are said to be working in the Hou's Mansion. If it is convenient, can we meet?"

  Begging people should not state the purpose directly, lest the other party have no room for maneuver when they are unhappy.

  Jia Ping'an said we met, this is a hint.

  Brother, save face, give me these two people, I remember your love.

  Hong Xia's face gradually turned cold, and he said: "Today, a certain person is not feeling well, so I will invite Jia Canjun to drink another day."

   This is the eviction order.

   Jia Pingan stood up with a smile, "That's enough to disturb you."

  After Jia Pingan left, Hong Xia scolded: "This man was originally a farmer, and he didn't know the rules among the rich and powerful. Unless he was a family friend or a close friend, who would give away a slave and maidservant? It's not shameful enough!"

  The steward smiled and said, "He used to farm in Huazhou, and then he came to Chang'an by chance. He is not bad in Baiqi, so I guess he has a big heart."

  Hong Xia sneered and said, "Big heart? But a certain person won't show him this face!"

   After two days, when Jia Pingan didn't come back, Hong Xia told some friends about it, and everyone laughed it off.

   Later, Hong Xia went to Dianmao.

   Temporary employment is temporary employment, but you have to go if you have something to do.

  It was getting dark, when the sound of drums from Sixth Street came, Hong Xia set off.

   Later Hong Xia entered Zuo Wuwei.

  The sky is still dark at this moment.

   "The general is here!"

  Everyone standing outside stood up quickly.

   As one of the forces defending the palace, Zuo Wuwei, led by Liang Jianfang, has a tough style and won the emperor's trust.

   Liang Jianfang's figure looked a little blurry. He walked up to the stage and said, "This spring is here, and the old man saw two dogs doing things when he went out. Are you restless?"

  Everyone was silent.

  This general is known as the shame of the old man. Once he plays a hooligan, no one can beat him.

   At this time, whoever talks will be unlucky.

   "Even the dog is restless, but you are indifferent, even the dog is worse!"

   There is some restlessness below.

   "What?" Liang Jianfang scolded: "Do you want to do something? Come up, I killed a few people today, and then go to plead guilty to His Majesty."

  This old thing can't be messed with.

  Liang Jianfang was not satisfied with this situation, and he hoped that someone would jump out. This shows that Zuo Wuwei's blood is still alive.

   "Stand up!"

  He pointed down, and a group of sergeants went down with sticks.

  The old guy is about to play a hooligan, everyone stands up quickly.

  Hong Xia stood with his arms tied, worried that he would be caught and beaten up, and that he would be useless at that time, and the whole family would lose face.

   "Look if you are standing still, you can see that the training is not effective." The sky is getting brighter, and Liang Jianfang is yelling: "Every year, the money and food are enough, but the training is lazy and slippery. Is it really an old man who can't bear to be punished?"

  The old man is going to be angry.

  Hong Xia sniffed, and the comrade beside him said, "Honor Changling, be careful."

   "Thank you." Hong Xia felt that she should not be affected.

   "The old man wanted to personally guide you to wait..."

Well!

   Hong Xia was stunned, "Didn't the general always guide you to wait?"

  He is on temporary duty, but his colleagues around him are always at Zuo Wuwei. Hearing this, he nodded, "Yes, the general is there almost every time he drills."

  Then what did he say that he wanted to direct himself?

   Hong Xia was puzzled.

"But the old man's legs and feet are inconvenient recently, so he invited a junior to come. Don't wait to see that he is young, but he is very talented. He was taught the art of war by a stranger in his early years, and later the old man taught him carefully for many years. Now he is the old man. Mantle, Xiao Jia, come here."

  Jia Pingan was raped by Lao Liang a few days ago. He said that he heard that it was forbidden to practice Baiqi, and asked him to come to Zuowuwei to practice today and explain it to those people.

   But what did this old guy say that Jia Pingan got his art of war teaching...

  Jia Ping'an got on the stage with black lines all over his head.

  He can't beep, otherwise Lao Liang will change his words and say that he is the grandson-in-law of the Liang family.

   But obviously, everyone knew Lao Liang's shamelessness, so there was a burst of laughter, and the laughing Lao Liang cursed: "A bunch of little bastards, they all slaughtered and ate meat."

  Jia Pingan stood on the stage, looked at the crowd of people below, and said: "The general loves you, and this one actually knows a little bit."

   "This man is quite modest." Tongpao said to Hong Xia.

   "Yes!" Hong Xia thought of Jia Pingan's smile when the two met that day.

   "When it comes to orders and prohibitions, a certain view is that military orders are like mountains. Once the military order is issued, even if there are mountains of swords and seas of fire ahead, you have to move forward without hesitation, otherwise it is not considered as an order."

  This is to express my point of view straight to the point.

  Liang Jianfang praised a group of generals: "The old man is optimistic about this young man, what do you think?"

  Everyone thought: Can we still talk about it?

   "The general's eyes are like lightning, I admire him."

   "I've said a lot, what should I do first?" Jia Pingan said, "Stand still!"

   Someone whispered: "General, just stand still?"

  Liang Jianfang nodded, and proudly said: "He dares to deceive others, but I don't dare, otherwise I will send all my granddaughters to Jia's house later."

  The old rascal!

  Everyone laughed dryly.

   "Stand up!"

  It was dawn, and Jia Pingan came down with more than ten hundred riders, holding a stick in his hand.

   "Look to the right, and stand accordingly, without deviation!"

   "Don't move!"

  The queue was corrected and looked a little more orderly, but it didn't take long for it to start moving again.

"beat!"

   For this phenomenon, Jia Pingan's experience is to fight.

  These guys are rough and thick. If there is no punishment, you don't want them to stand like a telephone pole.

  He left the matter to Baiqi and wandered around by himself.

   Hong Xia was moving.

  The lips of the fellow next to him moved slightly, "Don't move, you will be slapped."

  Hong Xia thought that someone didn't want to move, but that person knew him, and he shamed him on the spot.

   And seeing how close his relationship with the general is, if he wants to rectify XX, it will be as easy as drinking water.

  What did you say that day?

   Hong Xia recalled in a panic.

   It seems very shameless.

  Youth spirit, will he remember this grudge?

   Jia Pingan passed by on the left, his eyes swept over, as if he hadn't seen it.

  But Hong Xia's heartbeat accelerated.

  Jia Pingan did not use this to clean him up.

   After an hour, the practice is over.

   "Xiao Jia, go drink!"

  Liang Jianfang took Jia Pingan who wanted to run away and left.

   Hong Xia, who still wanted to see the relationship between the general and Jia Pingan, was in despair.

  He was originally on a second job, and it was rare for him to practice once. This hour of queue practice made him sore all over his body.

  But he didn't dare to neglect, and hurried home.

   Seeing his tired face, the steward said loudly, "Ah Lang is in the office."

   This is a time to show that the head of the household is busy.

  When the owner is busy, the family will feel at ease.

   "Who... who?" Hong Xia thought for a while, "Who was the one who came to beg for his wife and children that day?"

  The steward was startled, "Ah Lang, what's wrong?"

   Hong Xia got angry, "What's that man's name?"

  The steward said, "Menzi knows."

   "Go and ask!" Hong Xia said angrily, "Forget it, go."

   The steward was puzzled and followed him.

  Finding the door, Hong Xia asked, "Who was the one who came to beg for his wife and children that day?"

   "Du He!" Menzi said disdainfully: "That man is also a slave, but he expects to redeem his own wife and children, wishful thinking!"

  Hong Xia kicked him over, and then ordered: "Find Du He's wife and children, quickly!"

  The steward left in a hurry.

   Later, he brought a woman in her thirties and a boy of seven or eight years old.

  The woman looked a little delicate, but after doing rough work for a long time, the skin on her face and hands was a little rough.

   "I met A Lang." The woman trembled all over, holding the child and said: "Slave... If I do something wrong, I ask A Lang to punish me, I just ask A Lang to let the child go."

  Hong Xia took a deep breath, recalling Jia Pingan's smile when he left, and couldn't help but feel regretful.

   "You two clean up."

  The woman panicked, knelt down hastily, and begged: "I beg Alang not to sell the slave, and the slave will be a cow or a horse for the rest of his life to repay Alang."

  The slaves are just animals these days, and the Marquis of Changling is not bad. If they go to that place where the sun is out, the mother and son may not live for a few years.

   "Not for sale."

   Later, the woman packed up her own and the child's poor things, and boarded the carriage anxiously.

   "Aniang, the baby is afraid."

  The child's eyes were full of fear.

   "Don't be afraid." The woman put her arms around the child, thinking about what people live for.

   Arriving at the place later, the woman and child got out of the car, and Hong Xia walked over and knocked on the door.

   Are you going to give me and my child to this family?

  The heart of the woman is hopeless.

  The door opened, and a man smiled.

  The man cupped his hands, "Dare to ask the distinguished guest..."

   He caught something out of the corner of his eye, turned his head to look, and then froze.

  The woman covered her mouth in disbelief, tears streaming down her face.

   "Husband!"

  (end of this chapter)