It is certainly possible that they have the same name, but since Di Qing was born in Fenzhou and committed crimes in the past few years, we can basically determine which one.
There are two famous generals in the Song Dynasty who are best known to later generations, one is Yue Fei and the other is Di Qing.
In history, Di Qing was just under twenty years old. He was thrown into prison due to conflicts with fellow villagers. There were also claims that he took the blame for his brother and helped his friends. Anyway, he committed a crime and had his face tattooed and his household registration cancelled. , went to the capital to join the army, so he was later called "General Nirvana".
After Di Qing became famous, someone suggested that he claim that he was a descendant of Di Renjie, because Di Qing's ancestral home was Fenzhou, just next to Bingzhou. With the level of war in the late Tang Dynasty and the Five Dynasties, if he insisted that his ancestors were from the Di clan, it would be true. Probably.
But this proposal was rejected by Di Qing, "Who comes from the Tian family and is a young soldier, how dare he dare to be the loyal minister of the Tang Dynasty, Duke Liang?"
He does not shy away from his poor background and is upright and upright, and he is a good man!
If it were any other historical figure, Di Jin wouldn't be so excited. Anyway, we're going to meet a lot of big shots in the Chinese textbooks, but for this person, he's really a little different. Lin Xiaoyi said, "Bring some more wine and give it to this strong man and the officials around him."
Not long after, Di Qing received the wine. After asking Lin Xiaoyi a few questions, he accepted it without hesitation. He couldn't drink the wine himself, but an official nearby opened the wine bottle for him, put it to his mouth and started drinking.
After drinking it happily, Di Qing laughed at this side: "Thank you, Mr. Xiucai, for your kindness! Haha!"
Di Jin also raised the kettle and saluted from a distance.
At this moment, Lei Jiu looked at the gloomy sky, and stepped forward and said: "Sir, it will rain and snow at any time in this weather, and there is a prison team behind us. I'm afraid they have to seize the inn, and we have to find a place to stay early." .”
This shows the importance of rich experience. These servants of the Lei family have followed Lei Huhu for many years and have traveled all over the world. Di Jin has not considered that the inn will give priority to the team escorting prisoners, squeezing out other pedestrians. Accommodation, nodded and said: "You can arrange it. The environment does not have to be comfortable, as long as you can have a good night's rest."
"yes!"
Lei Jiu immediately rode off the official road and galloped forward.
They were not the only ones who had the foresight. There were servants in the caravans in front and behind, riding away in search of a place to stay tonight.
Half an hour later, Lei Jiu finally came back and fulfilled his mission: "I found an inn and learned that the young master was taking the exam. The owner specially made two rooms available, but they have to be crowded at night..."
"Not bad!"
At this time, the sky showed a gray and dim color, which was a reflection of the clouds and the reflection of the snowflakes. Di Jin knew that the heavy snow would fall at any time, so there was no way he would be picky: "Just two rooms, let's go!"
Sure enough, before arriving at the inn, snowflakes were already falling.
It rained heavily.
For the common people's harvest, snow at this time is good. It can keep the soil warm, accumulate water and benefit the fields, so that there will be a bumper harvest next year.
However, those who are excited about this snow are not only farmers who are looking forward to the snow heralding a good harvest, but also innkeepers.
Wang Hou is one of them. His inn is located not far from the post house. The passenger flow he faces is the travelers who cannot rest in the post house during these congestion periods.
And I heard from the previous store owner that business is always very good every time it rains or snows. Even if you add a few ladles of water to the wine, you can still sell it at a good price.
The smile on his face is naturally more sincere.
"It's a coincidence that I've come here from outside. The upper room is already ready. Please come inside!"
"It's such an honor for Mr. Xiu Cai to come to the store... Please come quickly! Please come quickly!"
In the year of Qiuwei, the status of scholars was undoubtedly the highest, because it was difficult to say that any of these scholars who came to Beijing to take the exam would be able to win the title and become a literary star in the eyes of ordinary people.
What's more, Di Jin still sent a letter to Kaifeng Mansion. Anyone with a little knowledge knows that this is no ordinary scholar, and has been appreciated and recommended by local officials.
Therefore, the Di family's motorcade easily squeezed out a businessman who also sent servants to book a room.
But there is another kind of person who can catch up from behind.
"Ouch! Some officials... the shop is full... Ouch!"
Wang Hou's smile did not last long, because eight officials rushed in shouting and could not stop him. He was almost knocked down and could only retreat to the side in fear.
Not to mention the store, the guests who had just entered the front yard of the inn and were still beating snowflakes on their bodies all frowned and showed disgust.
Who wants to share an inn with prisoners?
What's more, these gangsters and gangsters are no better than prisoners in chains!
But there was no way, the post was full, there were some guests inside, and even the officials escorting the prisoners had to get out of the way. They could only escort the prisoners with serious crimes into the post. Even if it was crowded, more than a dozen people could fit into one room. You have to stay.
The remaining officials brought a few prisoners to the inn, and the accommodation was much more comfortable. Di Qing was one of them.
"Master Xiu Cai! Thank you for the wine!"
This man came to the front of the Di family's motorcade, raised his wooden shackles with a smile, and waved his hand: "My dear Di Qing, a native of Xihe, Fenzhou, haven't you asked the high official for his honorary name?"
Di Jin said: "My surname is Di Jin, and my courtesy name is Shilin. You and I are from the same family."
"That's great!" Di Qing showed an affectionate look: "The Qing family is poor, doesn't know much, and doesn't dare to climb high, but seeing the scholar's magnanimity on the horse today is heartbreaking. Is it okay to call me brother?"
He is very open-minded. After drinking a bottle of wine, he started to call each other brothers in a few words. The most rare thing is that Di Qing does not have the inferiority complex and sensitivity of a prisoner, but is cheerful and generous.
Di Jin didn't say that he looked mature. In fact, he must be three or four years younger than Di Qing: "That's good!"
Qiao Er also came to stay at the inn. He looked at it from the side, rolled his eyes, and laughed. He actually took out the key and opened the wooden shackles on Di Qing's hands: "You have just said a word from Mr. Xiu Cai, and I am relieved. Also, What are you doing with this? It’s solved! It’s solved!”
Di Qing moved his hands and feet and was a little dazed for a moment. Di Jin thought to himself that these officials were really brave, so naturally he had to express his feelings: "Xiao Yi!"
Lin Xiaoyi understood, took out a heavy money bag and handed it over.
"Ouch, I can't do it! I can't do it!"
Qiao Ershou accepted it disobediently, and a smile suddenly appeared on his face.
All this happened in the front yard, and everyone could still hear Wang Hou, the store owner at the door, constantly saying to the passersby: "The store is full, please move elsewhere!"
Pedestrians who arrived later sighed and continued on their way helplessly. Di Jin walked into the warm hall, turned around and watched the snowflakes falling down, isolating the entire inn from heaven and earth, but a thought suddenly appeared in his mind. Come: "In this environment...if something happens, it will be the fault of this Blizzard Inn!"
