The Golden Age

Mencius was uncharacteristically confronting Han Yunong in public, and the crowd was almost surprised.

Lu Hong saw Mencius speaking out for himself, and was a little surprised. He said to Mencius: "Meng arrested the head. I did make a mistake. Master Du Wei sentenced me. I am convinced, you...!"

"Lu Shoutou don't think that I am interfering with you." Meng Zimo didn't have a good air: "I just don't want to stay in Xiling. With my skills, I can go back to Guanguan and don't have to go on a business trip to a nursing home in a big family. More than enough."

Qin Xiao's lips moved slightly, but there was no sound.

He knows the friendship between Mencius and Han Yunong, and he also knows that Mencius is uncharacteristically taking advantage of the question today, and he can never be impulsive.

"If I insist on my decision, will you leave Duwei House?" Han Yunong's voice calmed down instead.

Mencius said: "Master Du Wei, after all, I am not just for this matter today." Sighed, "I came to Xiling that year, also hope to serve the country, and even thought of marrying a wife and giving birth here. ,just.....!"

"If you really want to leave, I won't block you." Han Yunong said slowly: "But the country has laws and regulations, and it will not be because of anyone.

Mencius stepped back and bowed to Han Yunong. Then he turned to the crowds in the courtyard. He said loudly: "Brothers, Meng Mou is grateful for your care over the years. Since today, Meng Mou is no longer a captain. People in the government, but if we can see you again in the future, it is not a problem to invite you to a light meal." After paying a homage to the people, they were silent again, and abandoned the knife under the eyes of everyone.

Everyone looked at each other.

What happened tonight really caught many people off guard.

Bu Kuai's arrest of Lu Hong's knowledge of the law violated the law, which surprised everyone. Mencius suddenly proposed to leave Duwei Mansion, which made everyone unexpected.

Han Yunong watched Meng Zimo leave, his expression was cold, and waited until the commotion in the courtyard calmed down before continuing: "Come here, put Lu Hong in prison, Qin Xiao will be fined for three months, and Niu Zhi will know where Qin Xiao is going. , But he didn’t report it, he was fined for two months, and he blamed the ten sticks.” Scanning the crowd, Shen Sheng said: “I’ve said that the order of the Du Wei government is prohibited. Anyone who knows the law and breaks the law, I will never forgive them. Today they three Whatever you do, you must take it as a warning."

Everyone bowed to comply.

"We robbed the prisoner's horse thief, we naturally have to chase it to the end." Han Yunong said in awe: "I will look for the whereabouts of the gang of thieves. Once there is a clue, no matter how much the price is paid, the gang of thieves must be arrested."

Qin Xiao thought that Huangxi's dead wings were not ordinary horse thieves. They came and went without a trace. It was not easy to find them. Even if they were really found, Qin Xiao was very doubtful whether the poor strength of the government in Yiduwei was really Can defeat Huangxi's dead wings.

After all, Wen Budao said with certainty that the fighting power of the Wild West Dead Wings was comparable to the dragon scales guarding the Forbidden City.

Although there may be some exaggerated ingredients, but the dead wings of Huangxi have seen their own eyes. In terms of individual soldiers, the difference between the government of Duweifu is very big, and the gangs cooperate with each other and are well-trained. The key What's more, their wind-wing knife is really sharp. At least Qin Xiao hasn't seen any sharper weapons than the wind-wing knife.

"Staff is waiting for me to tell the master of the county guard and go back." Han Yunong said: "Do not publicize this matter to avoid affecting people's hearts." He looked up at the sky and waved, "Everyone is gone."

He was no nonsense, and he seemed to be in a bad mood, and turned back to the hall.

When the crowd dispersed, Niu Zhi followed Qin Xiao back to the Jiazi prison, and still hadn't recovered. Seeing Qin Xiao's face was not good-looking, he whispered: "Boy, within this day, the two captains in Duwei Mansion It’s gone, what... what can I do after this?"

"Isn't there even Lord Duwei?" Qin Xiao said lightly: "As long as Lord Duwei is there, the sky will not fall."

Niu Zhi poured a glass of water to Qin Xiao in the past and whispered when he delivered it: "Master Du Wei has a great deal with Meng Shoutou, and treats him like a brother. If Meng Shoutou really left, Master Duwei Certainly not."

Qin Xiaoduan took a sip of half a cup, put down the cup and asked, "It's already too late, please go back first."

"What about you?" Niu Zhi said: "Can I go back tonight?"

Qin Xiao thought that there was a neurosis at home. It was better not to go back these days. He shook his head and said, "I'm resting here."

Niu Zhi cleaned up and left.

Qin Xiao was in a low mood.

He was very clear in his heart that after Han Yunong took charge of Du Wei Mansion, he transferred a group of people from Guan Nei, including Mencius Mo, who became the core members of Han Yu Nong to control Du Wei Mansion.

Mencius was not only loyal to Han Yunong but also sympathetic. Qin Xiao even believed that Mencius could give his life to Han Yunong.

So even if Mencius really had any grievances in his heart, he could not leave Han Yunong, not to mention the time when the relationship between Du Wei Mansion and Zhen Hou Mansion was the most tense. Leave.

The suddenness of Mencius's departure, people who don't know Mencius may really feel that he is unwilling to stay in Xiling, but Qin Xiao has been keenly aware that there must be something behind it.

After tossing and turning to sleep, he walked out of the classroom, looked up at the sky, and a bright moon hung on the sky.

He knew that Mencius Mo’s residence was not far away, and he was silent for a while after two streets, and finally came out of the prison and went to Mencius Mo’s residence.

Compared with Han Yunong, Qin Xiao had a deeper affection for Mencius Mo. After all, it was Mencius who saved himself halfway back. Without Mencius, he was afraid that he would have become a pile of dead bones on the roadside.

Why did Meng Zimo leave Duwei Mansion, Qin Xiao could not penetrate his heart, but if he really wanted to return to the customs, Qin Xiao wanted to persuade him to stay, he knew that Meng Zimo had made this decision in public, so he was afraid of himself It doesn't help to persuade, but no matter what, I can't say nothing.

The street where Mencius lived was already very secluded. He often came here and was very familiar with it. He lived alone and lived in a place not even his own. The house was lit with lights. Qin Xiao found that the door was unlocked, but it was concealed. , Hesitated for a moment, without knocking on the door, and pushed the door in.

In the room, Mencius Mo Zhen was holding a wine jar, and there was an empty wine jar on the table. Obviously, after leaving Duwei Mansion, Mencius Mo has been drinking since he came back.

Seeing Qin Xiao coming in, Meng Zimo was not surprised, but just made a nuisance and motioned Qin Xiao to sit down in the chair beside him.

"Head catching, you...?" Qin Xiaogang said, Mencius already shook his head: "Do you want to persuade me to stay? Needless to say, you have seen me regret the decision I made?"

Qin Xiao smiled bitterly: "Shoutou, you have been well in Guicheng these years, why did you leave suddenly? Lord Duwei and his party are very sad."

Mencius had a meal, but he still raised his head and said softly, "Qin Xiao, I'm going, and you will follow Master Du Wei in the future. Master Du Wei is a person who is very affectionate and has treated you with gratitude in recent years. Rushan, no matter what happens, you must stand with him."

"I know." Qin Xiao nodded, seeing Meng Zimo was drunk and wanted to say something, but didn't know what to say.

After being silent for a moment, Qin Xiao finally asked, "Should the head be ready to return to the gate?"

"Although I don't have a wife and children, my mother is still there." Meng Zimo smiled and said: "Go back to live with my mother for a while, you know, I'm quite good at Meng Zimo's skills, find a servant in a nursing home to support the family and It’s not difficult, even if you can’t find it, it’s not hungry to do hard work for people.”

"Then when are you going to leave?"

Mencius shook his head and said: "I haven't decided yet, maybe I woke up tomorrow and left, maybe a few days later." Looking at Qin Xiao, he smiled and said, "You came here tonight and treated me as a farewell. If we are destined, we may still meet."

Qin Xiao took the money bag from his body, but the weight was extremely light.

Before a bag of silver was swindled by Mu Yeji, and later exchanged seven or two silvers from Qianzhuang, leaving Mu Yeji a few or two. Now there are less than five or two silvers in the money bag. , I still have more than two hundred silver in Qianzhuang. I will fetch it early in the morning tomorrow. When you go back to the customs this time, you will use silver everywhere. I..."

Mencius said with a smile: "Knowing that you kid saved some money in the Jiazi prison, I didn't expect that there were more than two hundred, and there was a good deal." Seeing Qin Xiao pushed the money bag from the table, he immediately pushed back and said: " In the past few years, you have worked hard day and night, and saved some silver, so you can save it. It is almost the age of marriage, and look back for a good girl, marry a wife and have a good life." Qin Xiao did not wait to speak and waved: "Too Late, go back and rest earlier."

Qin Xiao wanted to say something, but he didn't say anything in the end, got up and arched his hand to Mencius Mo, and walked to the door, Mencius Mo suddenly said: "Qin Xiao!"

Qin Xiao immediately turned back, and Meng Zimo looked at Qin Xiao, his lips moved, and there was no sound, but he finally laughed: "It's getting late, beware on the road."

Qin Xiao knew that Mencius might have something to say, but he didn't say it after all.

Qin Xiao was startled when he saw that Han Yunong didn't know when he was standing in front of the door. "Du... Master Duwei!"

Han Yunong didn't say much. When he entered the door, Mencius moved and seemed to want to stand up, but he didn't get up after all.

Han Yunong swept around and then said: "Really going?"

"I can't be with you in the future." Mencius sighed: "You don't blame me, I'm really tired of my life now. Walking dead, I want to change a living method."

Han Yunong walked over and sat down opposite Meng Zimo. Qin Xiao cleverly closed the door and stood beside the door, not close.

"I heard a word." Han Yunong slowly said: "Someone said that in a strange land, if the people and things you cherish are buried here, then this has become your hometown. You are here It’s been almost seven years, and there were eleven brothers who came with you. Two brothers have been buried in this land, and some people have married and have children here, so for you and me, this place has been It is our hometown." After a pause, he said calmly: "Maybe our former hometown is a strange land."

Mencius did not speak, but just took a swig of the wine.

"We are here for a day, here is the territory of Datang." Han Yunong said in a low voice: "If you can make yourself the flag of Datang standing on this land, then it is the supreme glory, and there is no regret for death."

Mencius put down the wine jar, his lips trembling.

"I came here not to persuade you to do anything." Han Yunong stood up: "I just hope that no matter what decision you make, you can think more about your original intention when you came here." Walking over, patted Mencius' shoulders: "If you really want to go back to the customs, I will definitely give you personally." No more words, turned and went out.

"Bring the door!" Mencius directed at Qin Xiao.

Qin Xiao had no choice but to go out and take the door smoothly.

Mingyue is in the sky, deserted everywhere, quiet and unusual, but Qin Xiao's heart can't calm down.

He thought about it all the way, and when he recovered, he realized that he had arrived at the entrance of Muxiang Lane. Then he remembered that he did not intend to come back. Looking at the deserted street, he smiled and shook his head. In the middle of the night, he turned back to the Yamen.

Walking on a deserted street, the neighborhoods on both sides of the street have already closed their doors and rested, and all the lights have been turned off. Looking up at the sky, according to the direction of the moon, tossing this night is almost past midnight.

When passing the Mapo Oil Shop, it was unexpected to find a glimmer of light from the gap in the window.

This mam is very strange. Everyone usually opens the window to ventilate, so that the air in the house is smoother. But in Qin Xiao’s memory, although the door of the oil shop is opened first and closed last day, the windows of her house are I never saw it open, and I covered the window with a layer of sackcloth, like I was worried that someone could see something from the window.

However, this old lady is already weird. Everyone is accustomed to it and sees it strange.