Zheng Anping went to Ximen to apply for a separate case from his superiors. When he arrived, he found out that his establishment had been put under the name of Lord Xinling and was no longer under Ximen's control. Now Zheng Anping is anxious! If you don't get the tiger talisman back, you will become a "black household" and you will not have to negotiate any treatment; if you want the tiger talisman, who dares to enter the palace to find Lord Xinling? Fortunately, the chief on duty at the west gate today was notified in advance that Dr. Jin Bi was returning home today and asked Zheng Anping to stop Dr. Jin Bi from complaining. Zheng Anping finally arrived at Jin Bi's motorcade and stopped the car in front of him, Mr. Xiao Jian.
After listening to Zheng Anping's narration, Mr. Xiaojian burst into laughter, helped Zheng Anping up and said, "Don't worry, young master. The doctor has repaid the young master for his merits, and the reward will come soon. I am humble but I want to please the young master!"
Zheng Anping asked in shock: "Is this true?"
Mr. Xiaojian said: "How can such a humble personal letter be of any use? My son has just returned home and is waiting for good news!"
Zheng Anping stepped aside, and continued to take a few steps forward with Xiao Jian, saying loudly: "The minister Jin Bi led the army to resist Qin. The war is over, all his troops have been dispersed, and they have returned home to face their crimes!"
After hearing this, the soldiers of the Ximen garrison immediately announced loudly: "Doctor Jin Bi has returned to the country!~" The sound was heard directly inside. There was a sound of drums inside the Daliang Gate, and rows of doctors in neat court uniforms came out one after another, lining up on both sides, and finally three people walked straight to the front. At this time, a drum sounded from the Ximen Tower and the motorcade started to move. Zheng Anping quickly stepped aside and watched the motorcade rolling past him. After entering the city gate, they stopped in the city gate and could no longer see clearly what was going on inside. Zheng Anping, who was standing at the gate of the city, could only roughly know from the whispers among the soldiers in the car that Lord Xinling and others might have made a special trip to welcome Jin Bi's return. After a long time, the drums sounded again at Daliang Gate, and the motorcade blocking the city gate gradually dispersed; the ministers outside Daliang Gate also followed into the palace.
Knowing that he had not been forgotten and had even been rewarded, Zheng Anping was so happy that he flew to the sky, which was in perfect contrast to the loss just now. After saying goodbye to the soldiers guarding the west gate, he jogged all the way back to the inn. Opening the door, I ran into the kitchen and cooked a big bowl of porridge. I washed the vegetables, mixed the sauce, and had a delicious meal with salt and plums. After inspecting the surroundings again, adding oil to the lamp, he returned to the back house to sleep with satisfaction.
The next day, all the postmen who had gone home came back, passing news from their respective villages to each other. Zheng Anping said to them with a mysterious look on his face: "Yesterday I went to the city to ask for grain harvesters. What do you think?"
Everyone became concerned and said, "How?"
Zheng Anping said: "Ximen Guards said that if the Tiger Talisman of Liangxi Station is seen at Lord Xinling's place, it cannot be received at Ximen Pass!"
Now everyone was anxious and asked, "What can I do?"
Zheng Anping said: "When Doctor Jin returns to his country, I stopped his car to complain! What's wrong with you? The doctor has already reported our merits! The reward will be here soon!"
Everyone cheered and asked what the reward was. Zheng Anping said: "I stopped the car to express my grievances, why dare I ask more questions? I'll break my legs with a big stick!"
Everyone burst into laughter, saying that this injury was not in vain. However, Xiao Si said: "If we are all promoted to the same rank, we will no longer be in the same post, but we will be separated!" With Xiao Si's reminder, everyone's mood became a little lower again. Brother Su said: "I don't know if Brother Ma will be rewarded?"
Zheng Anping said: "We must quickly go to Mang Mountain to prepare a tomb. We will be separated soon and there will be no delay."
Brother Su said: "After the reward is given, I have a few days to go to my post, so I can take advantage of those few days. I cannot leave these few days. If the reward comes and no one greets me, I will be charged with disrespect!" Everyone said so. .
Brother Dog said: "My home is the farthest away, and it is inconvenient to get back and forth. I would like to stay at the inn!"
Xiaosi also said: "I would also like to stay in the post house!"
Brother Su said: "Although my road is far away, my wife and children are leaning against the door. I will definitely return."
Zheng Anping said: "In this way, the four of us will gather together during the day. Brother Dog and the fourth brother will come to patrol at night, and the two of us will return home."
After the discussion, they heard the noise outside the door. Looking at each other outside, dust and smoke billowing in the distance. Zheng Anping said: "It is necessary for the soldiers to return. And prepare a water cup."
The four of them quickly took action. The three of them took a cloth and put it on an earthen pot, then scooped water from the ditch and filtered it with the cloth. Xiao Si took out about ten lamps, pulled them over a case, and put the lamps on the case. When the warriors passed by, anyone who was thirsty would come over and get some water for themselves. The four postmen took turns filtering and guarding the water. The passing warriors cheered and greeted them regardless of whether they came to drink water or not. More than 10,000 soldiers passed by, and four postmen spent almost the whole day in the filtered water. Although it was tiring, it was worth it when I saw the thanks from the soldiers passing by!
After taking a short rest and having dinner, Zheng Anping and Brother Su went home respectively, while Brother Quan and Xiaosi stayed behind.
Only two days later, the Ximen guards came to inform them that at sunrise, they would go to Ximen Wei Mansion for a big gathering. When the four postmen knew it, the reward came down! The excitement in his eyes couldn't be contained.
The next day, Liang Xiyi's postmen went to Ximen collectively. After ordering the troops, the four of them were led by Ximen guards to the front of Ximen Wei's mansion. Those who are qualified to come are all officers above the rank of uncle, and only four of the postmen are white. When everyone arrived, the formal door of the Wei Mansion opened wide, and the first people to come out were a thin young master and a hale and hearty old man. Seeing that Ximen Wei's mansion opened its ceremonial gate, everyone knew that something big was going to happen today. When I saw two people walking out of Yimen, most of the people in Ximen didn't recognize them. Only the postmen of Liang Xiyi recognized them. They were Mr. Liang Wei and his old Wei Liao. Although many people in Ximen did not know the two of them, seeing the large size of Yimen, Lieutenant Ximen followed them respectfully. He also knew that these two people were of high status, so they exchanged glances nervously.
The retainers of Ximen Wei Mansion followed and stood on both sides of Yimen. After all the officials finished saluting, the elders of the Ximen Wei Mansion came forward and said loudly: "There are warriors from Liang Xiyi in my west gate. They went out to defend the enemy and made outstanding achievements. The Daliang Wei Mansion has promoted their achievements and given them high titles. I ordered the young master to be uncle. Take the opportunity personally and announce it to the door!"
All the officers saluted together: "Here!"
Ximen Laofu said: "Liangxi Postmaster is ordered to the west step!"
The four postmen from Liangxi walked out of the queue, came to the west steps, and lined up. Young Master Liang, with his back in front of his chest, stepped down the steps and stood on the east step, facing the four people. On the steps, the lieutenant opened the slip, took out a piece, and said: "Liangxi Post's soldiers Ma's uncle, Zheng's Anping, Su's uncle, Quan's uncle, and Zu Ji followed the camp and conquered two cities. They were all promoted to the second level. Give one gold and three rooms in the house. Everyone will encourage you!"
When the four of them heard the words "Qimianzhi", they all bowed their heads and said: "Here!"
Then he took out another piece and said: "Uncle Ma, Anping Zheng, Uncle Su, Uncle Quan, and Uncle Ji of the Liangxi post. They forgot themselves in the formation and were stubborn. They were all promoted to the first level and given one gold. Three rooms. Ma's body is dead, what a shame for him! The rest of the family should encourage him!"
The four men bowed their heads again and said: "Here!" Everyone in the assembly was amazed. These four men went out into the battle once, no one was injured, and they all advanced to the third level in a row! He was promoted directly from Baiyi to team leader.
Wei Liao then took out a third piece of paper and said: "Zheng, a soldier of the Liangxi Post Office, is in Anping. He has forgotten his own righteousness and made great achievements. He was promoted to the second level and given two gold coins and five houses. Zheng, please encourage him!"
After hearing the four words "Zheng Anping", everyone knew that the famous Zheng Anping was Liang Xi's postman and his subordinate. If I had known this, why not fawn over in advance! Although he had already guessed that Zheng Anping would rise to the top in one step, he still found it difficult to accept it in the end. After all, he was promoted to five levels in a row, surpassed Zong Bo, and directly reached the position of the camp secretary. Many people work hard all their lives, but nothing more. This psychological gap It’s too big!
Zheng Anping replied loudly "Here"!
Inside the Yimen, a retainer brought out a case with a silk collar, writing about his achievements and rewards, and four gold coins, and handed them to Wei Ximen. Lieutenant Ximen came down and was delivered to Master Liang. Master Liang was entrusted to Zheng Anping, who paid homage to him and took over.
Lieutenant Ximen went up the steps again and received the rewards from Brother Su, Brother Quan and Xiaosi one after another from the retainers. The shapes were the same, but there were only three gold coins. The three of them also deeply worshiped and accepted.
The four of them all took over several cases, turned around, placed the cases on the ground, and bowed down. Zheng Anping said: "Although I try my best, I dare not accept this profound honor, so I am willing to resign!"
Mr. Liang Wei said: "No!"
Zheng Anping resigned again. Mr. Liang Wei will not allow it anymore. After Zheng Anping made three speeches, Mr. Liang Wei said: "Now that I have made three speeches, I can take one gold from each as a token. He agreed!" Several retainers came down, wrapped a piece of gold in silk and handed it over, and took away the rest. . The four of them put the piece of gold wrapped in silk into their arms, then bowed and thanked him.
Mr. Liang Wei also bowed down and bowed again.
Wei Liao said: "The ceremony is completed!" The three of them entered the ceremony gate, followed by all the retainers, and the ceremony gate was closed.
The moment the ceremony door was closed, everyone surrounded the four people and held their hands in congratulations! The four people answered one by one. When the young man's house door opened, Ximen Lao came out and said: "The soldiers of each battalion should follow the rules and make no mistakes! The four people in Liangxiyi are temporarily staying in Liangxiyi and have no other appointments. Their homes, fields, wages, etc., should follow the rules!"
Zheng Anping said: "Liangxi Station is responsible for the division of labor this month. Please give me your order!"
Old Ximen said: "Please give me the reward!" He turned to go in and soon came out, twisting a knot talisman in his hand, and said: "You can get your post by yourself!" Seeing that there was nothing else to do, Old Ximen bowed to everyone and said goodbye. The crowd gathered around the four of them, and they went to the wine shop to get drunk. The four of them did not dare to offend, and they were willing to accept him, so they asked the senior Ying Si to take him straight to the most luxurious wine shop near Daliang City. Zheng Anping kept his gold in the cabinet and only focused on the good wine and meat. He ate until the food was almost gone, and then he comforted these dozen people. The gold was already spent. Everyone was satisfied, stroking their bellies, and returned to camp. After everyone left, the three people asked Zheng Anping to settle the money, but Zheng Anping waved his hand and refused.
The four of them held the Festival Talisman and came to the market together. With the Jie Fu in his hand, he purchased grains, soy sauce, vinegar, plums, salt and other items, recorded them according to the rules, and settled the accounts uniformly. He hired three more cars to transport the things to Liangxi Station, and directed the driver to carry the things into the warehouse. After finishing the work, it was already afternoon.
After leisure, the four of them sat in the courtyard and chatted. The three people said: "In this formation, Brother Zheng lost his halberd first, and only got one gold out of the four. The gain was not used anymore, and the biggest loss was." Xiaosi said: "The grass that opened the hole also came out of it, and was lost in it." Qin’s hand. It’s also lost!”
So everyone used Xiao Si to mention Masan and discuss Masan's funeral.
