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Chapter 87 Jade Ring

I saw Zhuang Ding approaching, dismounted from his horse, bowed first, and said to Zhao Zhen: "Master of the village, Mr. Wu asked me to report that Shi Qian has returned from the county."

After hearing this, Zhao Zhen waved goodbye to Ding Chou, mounted his horse, and reported to Zhuang Ding that he had returned to Zhuangzi.

Zhao Zhen got off his horse and went straight to the front hall. When I arrived at the front hall, I saw Wu Yong sitting on the chair on the left, Zhao Yuanli sitting on the chair on the right, and a Zhuang Ding standing in the hall. After seeing the ceremony, Zhao Zhen took a seat.

Zhao Zhen looked at Wu Yong and asked, "Where are brothers Shi Qian?"

Wu Yong said: "Master of the village, brother Shi Qian will arrive in Dongxi Village in one hour with the county's posters, the capital and more than ten imperial guards. Brother Shi Qian first sent this brother to report the news, and there was a The paper letter and a reward list are copied here."

With that said, Wu Yong handed over the list and the letter. Zhao Zhen took the letter first, opened it and read it, but it turned out that there was a rich man in the county named Liu who was inspired to move to Dongxi Village, so he arranged a relationship and arranged for a housekeeper to accompany him and came to see the situation.

This article is indeed a reward paper. Chen Wenzhao, the governor of Dongping Prefecture, went to Jeju Prefecture because when Cheng Wanli, the general judge of Dongping Prefecture, took office, he was passing by Liangshan to draw water. One of the two three-masted ships was robbed. Because of the escape, In a hurry, the female family members on the boat lost a jade ring on the river.

This article was written by the Jeju Prefecture, asking the Jeju Prefecture to send troops to exterminate the grass bandits in Shuibo Liangshan. Cheng Wanli was originally Mr. Tong Guanmen's disciple. Today he got a good job as a general judge. It was the time to show off his authority. Unexpectedly, Chen Wenzhao was a wise official and was not from the same family as Cheng Wanli.

Another poem in praise said:

He is upright in his life and has a wise nature. When he was young, Zeng Xue studied the case, and when he was young, he took measures against Jin Luan. Household registration increases, money and grain management is carried out, and the people say that the streets are full of virtue; lawsuits are reduced, thieves are stopped, and the elders' hymns noisy in the market. His generous articles deceived Li Du, but his virtuous and virtuous government defeated Gong Huang.

Specifically speaking about Chen Wenzhao’s benefits. Because Shuibo Liangshan was not under the jurisdiction of Dongping Prefecture, the prefect Chen was unwilling at first. He couldn't bear Cheng Wanli's nonsense and wrote about Jeju Prefecture. After that, he no longer cared about it. He just wanted to stop Cheng Wanli's mouth and make his confidants take the text. , went to see the governor of Jeju, and brought a message explaining the reason.

The governor of Jeju Prefecture was also unhappy when he saw Xingwen. He was also the governor and was very dissatisfied with Chen Wenzhao's instructions. Only after listening to the oral message did he know the reason. The governor and Lu Zhixian of Yuncheng County were not from the same place, so he used this excuse to write to the court.

Now there are rumors that Lu Zhixian of Yuncheng County will be removed from his position. Now that Lu Zhixian has received the news, he will collect a lot of money while taking advantage of his appointment and go to Tokyo to manage things. This encouraged Mr. Liu to go to the countryside.

Only these twists and turns are beyond what Zhao Zhen can know at this time.

Zhao Zhen read the letter and the essay, and handed it to Wu Yong, motioning Wu Yong to read the letter. After Wu Yong finished reading, Zhao Zhen said: "Study, how should we behave?"

Wu Yong shook his goose feather fan and said: "Head of the township, don't take this first thing to heart, just let him see it. It's so foggy that it's a matter of two days whether Mr. Liu will come or not.

The township chief really needs to pay attention to this second matter. If the township chief wants to go further, he may have to rely on this matter to succeed. "

Zhao Zhen nodded and asked, "Do we want to go to Dongxi Village?"

Wu Yong said: "There is no need for this. The owner of the village can just wait at the village. Xiaosheng can go and give some instructions to the people left behind."

After saying that, Wu Yong took a message to Zhuang Ding and said goodbye together, and went to Dongxi Village to make arrangements to welcome the people who came from the county to post papers, arrest heads, and others.

But he said that Wu Yong took off and went to Dongxi Village. He first rang the copper bell at the head of the village and gathered all the people who stayed behind. Seeing that everyone was coming, Wu Yong looked around and saw that most of the people left behind were old people. They were here to guard because they were reluctant to part with their family property.

Wu Yong said: "My fellow villagers, people from the county came to ask about the wolf disaster in the village. Seeing that this year's crops have failed or even failed, they all said it was more serious and wanted to see if the county could help us. If you ask about the wolves, The number is just over a thousand, but I don’t know how many, and it’s all covered in darkness. If you ask me about how all the wolves were eradicated, they say it was all thanks to the soldiers from Liangshan Township, who killed and wounded many of them, and most of them escaped. I really don’t know how many.”

When everyone heard that there was help, they all responded and said, "Everyone listens to Mr. Wu."

After a while, a group of people rushed out of the fog on the east side, all riding horses. From a distance, they could see twenty or thirty horses. Coming closer, it was Shi Qian who led a group of villagers and led a crowd of people from the county to arrive.

Along the way, everyone saw fallen crops all over the ground and messy blood stains everywhere, especially at the entrance of the village. The blood stained the ground red. After five or seven days, the ground was still wet. Walking by the edge, blood boils.

Wu Yong took a peek and saw that although these county guards were frowning, they were also calm. Next to them was a fat man dressed as a butler and a boy, who was trembling slightly and looking frightened.

These are indeed old acquaintances. He was originally a blacksmith in this county. Later he opened a mortar house and killed cattle for gambling. He also learned good martial arts and often came to Dongxi Village as a guest. His surname was Lei, and his given name was Heng. He was seven feet five inches tall, with a purple-tang complexion and a beard with a fan ring. Because of his extraordinary physical strength, he could jump over a two- to three-foot-wide stream. People all over the county called him a tiger with wings.

Wu Yong stepped forward to meet Li and said, "Dutou has always been fine, but he has been missing for some days."

Lei Heng got off his horse and said, "Why is Mr. Jia Liang here? How is Bao Zheng doing now?"

Wu Yong pointed behind him and said with a wry smile: "Can you see the current situation in Dongxi Village? Now I am sure to disturb you and go to the Pagoda Temple in Xixi Village to cultivate. Let me take care of Dongxi Village on your behalf. Now the soldiers from Liangshan Township have also evacuated. , many young adults also moved away, and these are the only ones left."

The person who posted the book next to him frowned and said, "Let the soldiers ask separately to see if there is any useful information so that they can report back to the county magistrate."

Lei Heng heard this and asked the soldiers to ask questions separately. Manager Liu also cheered up and shamelessly stepped forward to listen. After listening to the banker's gushing words, his frown deepened.

Everyone asked around and came to report. Wu Yong said: "Shang Xia, Dongxi Village looks like this. Is there any relief in the county?" The poster said: "I don't know. I'll report it to the county magistrate when I go back. Then come back." Decide. If there is food, I will use it and get some for the road, then return to the county."

When all the villagers heard that they wanted to eat, they all dispersed. Wu Yong said in embarrassment: "These poor people are so big. No matter how hard they want to eat, they can't get to you. Why are you running away?"

Then he said to the post: "Now Chao Baozheng is very disheartened and has moved to Xixi Village. There are only a few Cangtou left to take care of the village. There is really no one who can cook and take care of it. When I send people to Xixi Chao Bao of the village is here to get some rice, flour, wine and meat."

With that said, he walked up to Shi Qian and said, "Brother Shi Qian, you've heard it too. Please go to Xixi Village and ask Chao Baozheng for some."

Shi Qian was also smart. After hearing what Wu Yong said, he deliberately said: "Mr. Jialiang, we agreed at the beginning that I would go to the county seat for you in Dongxi Village. The silver reward cannot be short of our brothers."

Wu Yong accompanied him with a smile and said: "Brother, Chao Baozheng is afraid that the wolves will come back for revenge. Now he has transported all the money and food to Xixi Village. Since he is gone, naturally he will be rewarded with silver."

Shi Qian heard this and said, "In that case, I'll make another trip later."

At that moment, Shi Qian took the people back to Xixi Village by boat. After a while, Zhao Zhen, Chao Gai, Guang Hui, and Shi Qian brought people with a load of one stone of rice, ten kilograms of pickles, and some bacon to the entrance of the village.

Wu Yong introduced him and they all met with courtesy. Lei Heng first spoke: "Baozheng, how can you give up your foundation?"

Chao Gai said: "Lei Dutou, you also know the danger of this fog. How can Dongxi Village, a village with more than a hundred households, resist these more than a thousand wolves? It's good to escape unscathed. I heard that someone is coming to run this place. It's just right." Sold all the fields.”

With that said, he turned to Guanshi Liu and said, "But does your master want to buy Zhuangzi? It's cheaper for me and you."

Manager Liu said: "My master didn't say he wanted to buy this village. He just heard about it and asked me to take a look."

Chao Gai said: "I have been discussing with Zhao Zhen, the head of Liangshan Township, for just 10000 guan, we will sell all the village here. One acre of land is less than 5000 guan. Brother Zhao Zhen offered 7000 guan, which is really less." I can't bear to part with it. If your master can offer strings, I will sell them, how about that?"

As he said that, Chao Gai seemed to be afraid that Guanshi Liu would not buy it, and added: "The wolf disaster is not a big deal. Now that they have been killed, we are not afraid of revenge. Xixi Village is only separated by a big river. We can just pay Xixi Village to save us." .”

After hearing this, Manager Liu waved his hand and said, "Chao Baozheng misunderstood, my master did not mean this." After saying that, he started talking to the poster in a low voice, urging everyone to return to the county.

The letter said: "Lei Dutou, I have seen the situation. I will return to the county seat quickly and report to the county magistrate."

Lei Hengzheng was talking to Zhao Zhen, Chao Gai, and Guang Hui. After hearing this, he sighed and said, "Baozheng, I have official business to attend to. Baozheng and take care of yourself. Let's have a drink and reminisce about old times in the future." After that, he asked the soldiers to After sharing the rice, vegetables and bacon, everyone dressed up and rode into the mist.

Zhao Zhen and others watched the people from the county walk into the fog, and then said: "The smell of blood is so strong at the entrance of the village. Now let the farmers come back and wash it with water. The geographical crops are filling, and I am afraid the harvest will fail." He sighed.

Tang Tian and Zhu Yingchun, who came with them, heard this and said, "Don't worry, Master, I will take care of it."

Immediately everyone returned to Xixi Village, Chao Gai went to Baota Temple, and Tang Tian and Zhu Yingchun also organized farmers to return home.

Zhao Zhen and Wu Yong entered the front hall. Seeing Zhao Yuanli still waiting in the hall, Zhao Zhen asked: "Yuanli. Is there anything else?"

I saw Zhao Yuanli taking out a jade ring, pointing to the picture on the notice, and said: "Master, this jade ring seems to be what is mentioned on the list."

Zhao Zhen took the ring, looked at the article on the list, and said, "It looks a bit similar. Scholars should also come and take a look." Then he handed it to Wu Yong.

Wu Yong looked at it and laughed and said: "I think it should be this thing. This is God's will, and God is also protecting the mayor's promotion and wealth."

Zhao Zhen asked: "Yuanli, where did this thing come from?"

Zhao Yuanli said: "Has the owner forgotten the drill in the mud presented by the Ruan brothers?" Zhao Zhen then remembered that Li Xiaoer did hand him a jade ring that day, but he was drinking that day and didn't bother to look at it carefully.

world log

White jade ring (a first-level treasure, the rings are a pair, this is a male ring, men and women wear this ring, and their hearts are connected. The daughter-in-law does not pass on the daughter, Cheng's mother passes it on to Cheng's wife. Because Cheng's wife has no children, she violates the ancestral precepts, so she passes on to the daughter) Cheng Waner.)

Effect 1: Lovesickness, twisting the ring to feel lovesickness, seeing the ring again and remembering each other. May you keep playing forever, and the cycle has no end.

Effect 2: Infatuation. Dropping blood on it can make the owner of the female ring, Cheng Wan'er, fall in love. It will not take effect after marriage.

After reading the prompt, Zhao Zhen became more and more certain, and immediately told Wu Yong the identification results.

Wu Yong said: "There is no place to look for after wearing iron shoes, and it takes no effort to get it. It turns out that fate is destined. The owner of the village recognized the owner with a drop of blood, and the establishment of the county in Liangshan Township was completed." After hearing this, Zhao Zhen dripped blood on it. . The two of them planned for a long time before they broke up.

(End of this chapter)