Crossing the Swordsman: Lin Pingzhi, the Swordsman of Evil

Chapter 538

One group of people believed that Lin Pingzhi was willing to degenerate himself, willing to be the eagle dog of the imperial court.I despise him very much.

After all, the key to the prosperity of the world is the corruption of the imperial court.

The more corrupt and decadent this court is, the more opportunities for these knights of the rivers and lakes to act chivalrously and establish their own prestige.

Many people abandon literature and pursue martial arts, and take up swords to fight against the sky, not because of the inheritance of martial arts.More "there is a market".

Only when the court is incompetent is the time when these knights thrive.

After all, the only place the common people can rely on is the government.

But the government allowed the local tyrants to exploit the people, and when the people were helpless, they naturally needed the help of these heroes who were righteous and helped the poor.

On the contrary, when the society is very stable and the common people have ample food and clothing, it is also the time when martial arts declines the most.

Just like the period from Hongwu to Yongle.

The decline of the Central Plains Martial Arts began in these few decades.Because of this period, because of the Qingming of the Hongwu and Yongle dynasties, although there were minor faults, the social atmosphere of the entire Ming Dynasty was still passable.

The common people don't have the need to be a hero, so naturally there are not many people to be a hero.Even if it is martial arts, it is "learned martial arts, sold to the emperor's family".

In order to make a living, many heroes can only abandon martial arts and follow literature, or do other livelihoods to support their families.Instead of inheriting martial arts.

And this turning point began with the impact of the Tumubao Change. Yingzong Zhu Qizhen seized power with the help of crony forces, which laid the groundwork for the subsequent Ming party struggle and the expansion of cabinet cronies.

Especially in the Jiajing Dynasty, it reached its peak.These court officials extorted money, and the common people had nowhere to ask.He has been humiliated by villains and corrupt officials.

Naturally, quite a few knight-errants picked up their weapons again and came out of the rivers and lakes again.

Therefore, many people in the rivers and lakes are very contemptuous of entering the court and becoming an official.

For example, Mrs. Dingyi is such a person.Master Dingyi was the eldest lady of a small rich man's family before becoming a monk.

Because local gangsters colluded with corrupt officials and ruined her family, she devoted herself to the Hengshan sect.After revenge, he also stayed in the Hengshan faction and became the leader of the faction today.

Although the sects in Jianghu have to deal with the local government, but if these local officials are too shameful, they will also take care of them.

The other faction supported Lin Pingzhi's entry into an official position.

These people are like Shaolin, Wudang, and Tianshifu. After all, they are religious sects, or Jindaomen, a local powerful sect. They take benefits from the imperial court and get soft hands. Natural attitude is very ambiguous.

But these are not important to Lin Pingzhi.

After all, in the arena, strength always comes first.Now that Lin Pingzhi has the strength of "Swordsman", other people's evaluations are worthless in his eyes.

At his level, if he looked at them more than once, he would be considered a loser.

After half a month's journey, Lin Pingzhi and Qu Feiyan finally arrived at the "capital" of the Ming Dynasty.

However, Daming is a pattern of "two capitals and thirteen provinces".The capital city in the north is just a capital.

Qu Feiyan was wrapped in a blanket in the inn and said: "It's been a long time since I went back to the north for the winter, I didn't expect the weather in the north to be so cold."

Lin Pingzhi couldn't help laughing when he saw Qu Feiyan curled up in a ball wrapped in a blanket and hugging a hot teapot.

Lin Pingzhi said: "Yes, I am used to staying on the coast of Fujian, so I can't stand the bitter cold in the north. If it is Canglang Island, flowers are still blooming on the island. It is not the same as this capital, and it is not yet the twelfth lunar month. It's snowing already."

Wrapped in a blanket, Qu Feiyan walked to the window. She stretched out her small hand and opened a small gap. Looking at the falling snow, she couldn't help shivering, and quickly closed the window again.Then he curled up, sat on a chair and continued to "shiver".

But Lin Pingzhi just sat calmly drinking tea.Looking at the shivering little wife.

But it's not because of Qu Feiyan's poor physique.

After all, what Qu Feiyan practiced was the most yin technique.All women who practice this technique will be naturally afraid of the cold.

Qu Feiyan looked at Lin Pingzhi at this time, and then said with a resentful face: "Brother, why don't we light a fire in such a cold weather?"

Lin Pingzhi looked around and said, "It's not because you are afraid of the cold, and the doors and windows are so tightly sealed. If the stove is lit and there is no ventilation, then there is no life for the two of us."

After all, carbon monoxide poisoning is a bit difficult to explain to these ancient people.So Lin Pingzhi didn't explain at all.

Looking at his shivering little wife, Lin Pingzhi said: "When we move into the house tomorrow, I'll find someone to fix a fireplace for you, so you won't be cold."

Qu Feiyan complained at this time: "No wonder you didn't let Sister Jing, a real lady, come with you, but dragged me instead. I really don't care about anyone!"

After Lin Pingzhi heard it, he came to Qu Feiyan's side, then hugged her whole body, and then wrapped the two of them together with a quilt.

Lin Pingzhi said, "How is it? Is it better now?"

Qu Feiyan pressed her back tightly against his chest, and she said, "It's much better. By the way, brother! Has our place been arranged yet?"

Lin Pingzhi said: "Ji Wushi and Miss Huahong have already left this matter to us. After all, there are too many people in the capital who are not short of money. If you want to find someone who is close to Fusi in Beizhen, you have to pay for it." It is not easy to find a decent and spacious house that is willing to sell. After all, the majestic Jinyiwei Town Fushi cannot live in a courtyard."

Speaking of this matter, Lin Pingzhi couldn't help but sighed.

Sure enough, no matter what era, the housing prices in this capital are prohibitive for ordinary people.

He originally thought that in modern times, it was an anachronism that he couldn't afford a house within the second ring road.

But unexpectedly, in this era, the house on the edge of the imperial city is still not affordable for ordinary people.

Let alone an ordinary person, even a second-rank official, based on his salary alone, he can't afford a house on the root of the imperial city.

In the past few days, Mei Huahong has been helping Lin Pingzhi find a house to settle down.

Siheyuan and small yards are easy to find, and the price is not too high.It was only a few hundred taels of silver.

But what Lin Pingzhi wanted was a big house, at least a decent mansion.This moment can be regarded as worrying two people.

Because they can live on the edge of the imperial city, and there are decent houses, which are basically the residences of royal relatives, princes, dukes, and marquises.

Naturally, it is impossible for these people to sell their property.This kind of mansion is not something that can be bought with money.

However, Lin Pingzhi didn't make things too difficult for them, so he had to lower his requirements again and again. At least there must be three decent tile-roofed houses facing north and south, and they should be divided into front yard and back yard.

However, although Lin Pingzhi's requirements have been lowered a lot.But such a house is still hard to find.Moreover, such a mansion is also expensive, if you want to buy a mansion, you need at least tens of thousands of taels of silver.

(End of this chapter)