Zhang Yue and Mr. Zhong Yue spent a long time to put up security guards inside the Ba Shi Car Shop, so as not to let others see that the security was tight, but also to ensure the safety of both the guests and the host. The next day, Mr. Xinling showed up at the Bashi Car Shop as scheduled. After chatting for a while, I heard the sound of Zheng's convoy delivering food. Zhang Ye was about to go out to greet him, but Ba Qing, who didn't want to keep silent, insisted on going out with Zhang Ye. This made Zhang Ye suspicious, but he couldn't say anything, so he could only let Ba Qing follow him out.
Soon, Zheng Di's grain transport convoy arrived, and the soldiers from the right camp were protecting it. When walking past the Bashi Car Shop, two men dressed as businessmen said something to the leader of the group, Uncle Zou, who waved his hand and let them come over. Zhang Ye looked over and found that one of them was Zeng Ji, but the other was not Chen Zhen. Zhang Ye's mind went crazy, and he felt that the most terrifying thing in his imagination had happened: Chen Xun didn't come, only Zeng Ji came! This means that there is either a trap or Zeng Ji lied. In either case, the consequences are serious. He couldn't even think about how to respond, he just grabbed the sword subconsciously.
Zeng Ji came over with a smile on his face, but his words were very stern, saying: "Brother ambushed ten people in the house and broke the promise. Mr. Chen is not here." After saying this, he bowed his hands to Zhang Nou.
Zhang Ye was so confused that he grabbed Zeng Ji's hand and shouted in a low voice: "Brother, are you being deceived?"
Zeng Ji let Zhang He hold his hand, but still said with a smile on his face: "If you don't bully your brother, you will bully your brother!"
Zhang Yue noticed his gaffe, let go of his hand, and returned the greeting: "What do you mean?"
Zeng Jidao: "I made an appointment with my brother to accompany one person each, but my brother set up a trap of ten people and wanted to trap Mr. Chen?"
Zhang Zuoru is like a hole in the ice. Is it possible that his every move is under Chen Xun's surveillance? It would be okay if we were in Zheng, but now we are in Huayang! He didn't have time to think about it, and quickly explained: "Your Majesty has said that Mr. Chen's safety is in danger, and it is more important than Mount Tai. It cannot be ignored, and it must be done carefully. Therefore, ten people are secretly set up to protect him, not to trap him!"
Zeng Ji chuckled and said: "Mr. Chen has not arrived yet, so I am afraid. It must be that I have broken the appointment!"
Zhang Ye was very confused and didn't know how to explain it. He found that the few people standing at the door were very eye-catching. Both the coachman and the soldiers looked over intentionally or unintentionally. He said quickly: "Your Majesty is now in the hall. Brother Zeng can inquire about it personally."
Zeng Ji casually shook his clothes and said, "Your Majesty and I are brothers, so there's no harm in me." He turned to the other person and said, "Sir, I'm going with the team while I go to visit my friends. When the car returns, I will return." Yea." The businessman cupped his hands and returned to the traffic. Zhang Yu wanted to stop him, but he couldn't find a reason. He couldn't be violent, not to mention that there was Zeng Ji next to him. He could only let Zeng Jiyi into the door, went to the hall, bowed down outside the door and said: "I have no status, I broke my promise to the emperor, and Duke Chen has not arrived. Now that brother Zeng is here, I have something to rely on!"
Lord Xinling walked out of the door very unexpectedly, helped Zhang Ye up, and said, "Why?"
Zeng Ji looked inside and said, "Who are these two people?"
Lord Xinling said: "This is the head and head of the Ba family!"
Zeng Jidao: "I have always heard that the king is benevolent and righteous, and he really takes charge of heroes."
Lord Xinling noticed something was wrong and said, "Brother Zeng has something to say."
Zeng Ji changed his face and said, "Please wave away the others."
Lord Xinling realized that he had made a mistake. In the moment of embarrassment, the two Ba family members hurriedly came out and resigned. After descending the steps, they took Ba Qing to the backyard with them.
Zeng Ji watched the Ba family and the three people leave, then stared coldly at Zhang Yuan and Lord Xinling, saying, "Mr. Chen wants to have a secret meeting with the young master. Sir, he is afraid that the world will not know about it, so why not?"
Zhang Yu suddenly discovered that Zeng Ji was holding his black dagger in his hand at some point, and he suddenly started sweating profusely. He didn't dare to move. Zeng Ji was right next to Lord Xinling, even closer than himself. As long as Zeng Ji had a thought, Lord Xinling would not have any accidents and would die under this sword. Zhang Ye's thinking suddenly stopped, and all his thoughts were focused on the deadly iron sword.
Lord Xinling took a step back, cupped his hands and said, "Mr. Chen chose this place. I thought that the Ba family was an old acquaintance of Mr. Chen, so I wanted to add it. I hope Brother Zeng will check it out!"
Lord Xinling stepped back and raised his hand, which was just right. Although he could not avoid Zeng Ji's attack, he at least avoided the vital point.
Zeng Ji withdrew his sword as if by magic and said: "Ba family is an old acquaintance of Mr. Chen. Mr. Chen is not acquainted with Mr. Chen. How can we go together with him?"
Lord Xinling suddenly walked down the steps, turned over and bowed to the ground, saying, "I have no excuse for anything, I just want to be punished."
Zeng Ji and Zhang Yu wanted to snatch it out, but they were half a beat too late. When they turned around, Lord Xinling had already prostrated himself on the ground.
When Zeng Ji saw Lord Xinling performing such a great gift, he had no choice but to bow down on the steps and say: "The courtesy cannot be extended to common people, and the humble common people dare not accept the great gift of the young master. I would like to meet you as common people."
Lord Xinling said: "I have admired Mr. Chen for a long time, and I want to respect him very much. I am afraid that things are not done well, and the etiquette is incomplete, which will lead to this failure. The sin of Wuji cannot be redeemed even if I die. May my brother Zeng love his brother and show him the courtesy again and again. I mean this with respect, and don’t be blamed for your lack of teaching!" After saying this, he nodded repeatedly.
When Zeng Ji saw Lord Xinling like this, he seemed to be greatly surprised. He rolled down the steps and supported Lord Xinling on the ground, saying, "Young master, you don't have to be like this!"
With tears in his eyes, Mr. Xinling said: "I deeply admire Mr. Chen, so I asked Mr. Zhang to pay my respects. Mr. Chen does not think that he is lonely and humble, but wants to teach him personally. Hearing this, he was overjoyed and sat down to wait. Dan. I didn't intend to disappoint Chen Gong, but Wuji regrets it too much! Now I place my heart on Brother Zeng, and my younger brother admires Chen Gong. I don't dare to have two opinions, but Chen Gong has taught me thousands of miles away, so I don't dare to say goodbye."
Zeng Ji seemed to be moved as well and said: "Young master, I will tell you to Chen Gong!"
Lord Xinling took off his fur, held it to Zeng Ji with both hands, and said, "Brother Zeng can understand my heart, and I am willing to explain it well. Although this fur has disadvantages, it can keep out the cold. Brother Zeng, don't say goodbye."
Zeng Ji pushed him back and said, "Master, do you want to bribe me with money?"
Lord Xinling said: "How can I dare to bribe Zeng Ji if I have a collar? I just want to show my heart!" He couldn't help but put it on Zeng Ji.
Zeng Ji laughed, stretched out his hand to put it on, and said: "This is enough for a hundred carts of food! It's so warm, I almost want to sweat!" He took it off again, and said to Lord Xinling with a smile: "It's worth a thousand gold coins." Qiu, even though you can't afford it for a hundred carts of food, what should you say when you hold on to it and return? Would you rather say that it was given by Mr. Wei?" Lord Xinling was so choked that he could not speak again.
Zhang He, who had been in a state of despair, suddenly asked: "After hearing about the peace talks between Qin and Wei, I will definitely get rid of the young master. Is it possible?"
This unintelligent and direct question interrupted the awkwardness between Zeng Ji and Lord Xinling. Zeng Ji instantly put away his cynical expression, remained silent for a moment, took off his fur, and put it back on Lord Xinling said, "Even if there is such an argument, would you rather come from Mr. Chen? How can Mr. Chen do it?"
Hearing this, Zhang Noi also turned over and knelt on the ground and bowed: "Noi, you are a villain. You don't know the ability of a gentleman. You make arrogant assumptions and seek fish from trees, but you will not get what you want. I hope Brother Zeng will punish you!"
Zeng Ji had no choice but to help Zhang Ye up and said, "Brother Zhang, you don't have to be like this. We brothers, don't let others laugh at you."
Zhang Noi said: "It all started with Noi. Noi went to Chen Gong to plead guilty to show his sincerity. I hope my brother will make it happen!"
Zeng Ji was silent for a while and said: "Since my brother is sincere, I will let him complain. Brother, please prepare a car and follow me to Zheng. Is that okay?"
Zhang Ye was shocked, but he did not dare to say anything more. Lord Xinling said: "Mr. Chen still cares? I am willing to visit him with you!"
Zeng Jidao: "Chen Gong sneaked out of the palace, how could he return? He lurked in a dark place and returned when the time came. I will win a penalty and attract my second brother to see him!"
Lord Xinling said: "How can I repay my brother for his kindness?"
Zhang Ye asked: "Where is it?"
Zeng Jidao: "How can you make false claims about the place where Mr. Chen lurks?"
Lord Xinling winked at Zhang Noi, who had no choice but to remain silent. Zeng Jidao: "Brother, if you want to go, you can take a car on the road."
Zhang Zou had no choice but to invite Ba Min and Ba Zai out again to explain that he wanted to use the car. After agreeing on the price, the dealer went to the backyard to set up the car. Zhang Ye called out the diners who were on guard near the yard and asked them to go back. He and Lord Xinling will go elsewhere. From a distance, all the guests saw Lord Xinling and Zhang Yue bowing down and bowing to Zeng Ji one after another. They didn't know why, and they didn't want to ask. Seeing the behavior of the three people, it seemed that something important was going on, so they retreated.
The carriage was ready, Zhang Yu was in the middle driving it, Lord Xinling and Zeng Ji were on the left and right. The car drove directly out of the stables without leaving the front door, and headed southwest under Zeng Ji's guidance.
After driving for more than ten miles, we gradually reached the bank of Qinshui River. There were overgrown weeds as tall as a person. Even if hundreds of people were ambushed here, no one would know about it. Under Zeng Ji's guidance, the carriage stopped by a willow tree. Zeng Jirang tied the carriage to the tree. After a while, a man with a hat emerged from the grass, and it was Chen Zhen. Just as Zeng Ji was about to introduce him, Zhang Noi jumped over and said, "You don't consider the public's dignity. You presumed on your own and offended the public. I hope you will be punished!"
Chen Zhen smiled and said: "Zhen's spirit is small and not as magnificent as the master's. The master's reputation is all over the world, I believe it's justified!" He stretched out his hand to help Zhang Yue up, and then said: "A lonely man doesn't know where his fate is. But wandering on the rivers and lakes, following the currents and waves, and staying where they are. I am lucky enough to meet the young master, and I am willing to travel with you."
Lord Xinling bowed respectfully and said: "The person opposite is Mr. Chen. The Wei family is extremely polite!"
Chen Zhen said: "It is Chen Zhen. I have heard the name of the young master for a long time. He is a young man whose talents are immeasurable." He looked at the sky and said, "Is it possible to go boating with the master?"
Lord Xinling said: "I don't dare to ask you to listen to me as I wish!"
Chen Zhen said: "When I was young, the young master's disciples were bound to come. I hope the young master would leave a message to stop it."
Lord Xinling said: "I will obey the public order."
Zeng Ji led Zhang Ye back to the willow tree, and asked Zhang Ye to scrape off a layer of bark with his sword, and use his "needle sword" to carve the words "I will return in the morning". The three of them all took off their shoes (Chen Zhen was already barefoot), and the four of them got into the grass together until they walked to the water's edge and saw a small boat floating in the water. The four of them stepped on the water and came to the boat. Chen Zhen invited Mr. Xinling to enter the cabin, took off a piece of trousers and put it on the bottom of the cabin, saying: "Although it is unworthy, it can be used as a seat. Don't let your daughter's fur be stained." He himself stood there without caring. sit down. Zeng Ji took the pole, pushed the boat into the river, sat on the stern, let the boat glide along the river, and signaled Zhang Yu to sit at the hatch to wait.
