Zheng Anping said in fascination: "How can I get this one and be in the battle!"
Zhang Lu said: "The workmanship of this pot is nine lacquers and nine cools. Its wood, its bamboo, its rattan, its silk. Although it is rare, it is not expensive."
Zheng Anping asked: "But how much money does it cost to get this pot?"
Zhang Lu said: "This family is self-made, how can they get money!" Zheng Anping had no choice but to give up. Not to mention the bamboo pots in my family, they are just ordinary pots, and even better hardwood is hard to find. In this way, he thought about how he could compensate the other brothers if he took this as his own.
After eating, the two felt something cold falling from the sky. They thought it was raining at first, but when they looked closely, they saw that it was snow seeds falling. Zheng Anping said: "Sir, it's snowing. It's cold and slippery, so be careful."
Zhang Lu said: "I care about it."
Zheng Anping put the tableware into the bowl, washed it by the ditch at the back door, put it back under the kitchen, and entered Zhang Lu's wing. Said: "I will go to worship you one day, but if you want to get this pagoda, I will decide what to choose by observing what others want."
Zhang Lu said: "Four troops are divided in advance. Don't reach Yu Tao. How can we tell him!"
Zheng Anping said: "We don't know this treasure, so we didn't get it. Mr. Chengcheng told me personally, its value is as high as the soldiers, and its price is immeasurable. If you don't tell it, it is a false accusation. How can you feel at ease?"
Zhang Lu said: "Young Master's benevolence is as strong as heaven. In this case, you can tell each other, but you can just wait and see what he means."
Zheng Anping promised.
The snowy night was silent and everything was still. The two of them sat hugging the "pot" and talked nonsense all over the world. Zheng Anping did not return to the room to rest until he became sleepy.
The snow fell in the middle of the night and gradually stopped. After breakfast early the next day, Zheng Anping went out dressed in a scholar's attire, put on a bucket bag, and put a hat on his head, and went to Brother Su's place first.
Crossing the beam, I bought three bunches of dried meat, and asked the store owner to thread them with hemp rope and carry them in his hands. Entering the eastern suburbs of the city, proceed ten miles and turn into a mile. On a snowy day, many children were playing in the snow in the square inside and outside. Zheng Anping stopped a boy and asked, "Is Father Su, the postmaster, here today?"
The little boy said, "Here you are." He called to the side, "Huan'er, I have a father looking for your home!"
A child who was having a bent-over snowball fight straightened up and looked over. When he saw Zheng Anping, he ran over to greet him and said, "Father Zheng is well!"
Zheng Anping rubbed his top with his hand and said, "I'm going to pay homage to your father. Is he at home?"
Huan'er said: "Here, there!" He led Zheng Anping to the door of his house, opened the door and shouted: "Father, Father Zheng is here!"
Su's wife, who was busy in the kitchen, straightened up. Seeing that it was Zheng Anping, she came over to greet him and said, "Brother Zheng, how are you?" Brother Su, who heard the sound, ran out and came to greet his wife, saying, "It's Zheng Anping." Order! Order to govern the city!"
Su's wife changed her appearance and said respectfully: "Hello Zheng Ling'an!"
Zheng Anping had a bamboo hat on his head, so he couldn't return the gift. He also held dried meat in his hand, so he couldn't give it away, so he could only respond: "Sister-in-law Su, don't listen to brother. We brothers are still involved in a lawsuit." Take the next line. He handed the dried meat to Brother Su and said, "I would like to offer it to you to help you with your dying years." Brother Su hurriedly took it and said, "I dare to accept the gift from Zheng's order!"
Zheng Anping said: "We brothers, please don't use official accent. Let's wait until the lawsuit is heard!" The two laughed. Brother Su handed the dried meat to his wife, then took Zheng Anping's bucket and said: "Let it soak in the rain for a while." Snow, slightly dried." He also handed it to his wife. Lead Zheng Anping to the hall.
The two of them sat down, and Brother Su said: "I got a lot of gold yesterday, and my wife is so happy that I can't help myself. I add salted plums to the porridge. Today, I will give you Shuxiu again, and I will have salted plums later!"
Zheng Anping said: "This is what my brother has earned through his meritorious deeds!"
Brother Su said: "How can this be so? There were 15,000 soldiers who came out of Daliang, and 5,000 died under Beimang. But the remaining 10,000 people were all given two titles. Except for those who had minor demerits, they were given titles to compensate for their crimes. The rest None of them have any position. If it weren't for Brother Zheng, how could he be in a prominent position and get a generous salary? Let alone die in vain."
Zheng Anping said: "Guanyi, the place where the Four Wars are fought, has no danger to defend and no city to rely on. The people who rely on it are no more than a hundred people, and they all have no intention of southern land, just to get a tithe of profit. If you have no time to guard against thieves, they will Where is Nai Shoutu?"
Brother Su said: "If you manage a city and build a city for a hundred years, you must have a way to defend yourself, but we don't know it. When you enter the city to ask the elders, you must be polite. Be prepared and consult with them, and you can get the details. If you are a guard, we will We are all martial soldiers. Although it is difficult to prepare all the methods for training soldiers, we can still get the general outline. Select soldiers and train them, and you can get them."
Zheng Anping said: "Although, there are only a hundred people in the city, and there are few fields, how can we train?"
Brother Su said: "One team of strong men, one team of strong women, and one team of old and weak people. Divide them into groups and practice them. On the first day of the month, we will judge them. Those who are good will be rewarded, and those who are bad will be punished. After three years, you can get it!"
Zheng Anping said: "In that case, it's thanks to Brother Su." He changed the subject and said, "The soldiers left by Brother Ma were originally four, and each of my four brothers got one. Yesterday, I brought the soldiers to my home. The old minister knew "Brother Ma, I got a halberd and a good wood cover. It may be worth more than a soldier. I don't dare to hide it, so I tell all my brothers. It should be divided."
Brother Su said: "Brother Zheng has sent you. Four soldiers, three armors and one crossbow have been divided in advance. I dare not know the ones behind them. Since your noble minister knows that it is a good tree, brother can keep it for himself. It cannot be more than five feet tall." Wood, it’s so good, but it’s better! Brother Zheng, please let me know!”
Zheng Anping said: "My halberd was destroyed in the military formation, and I know it. If Brother Ma's halberd has an ordinary handle, I will take it for myself without telling you. But the handle is a stick, so I must report it, and I don't dare to keep it private." .”
Brother Su said: "Brother, it's your fault. Brother, let him stay. How can I dare to say anything or complain to you?" The two discussed the details after taking office. It was decided to take turns to rest and go home for five days. Each time he brought five days' worth of food, he would borrow a house in the city to cook. Anyway, there are so many counter-travelers in the city that there will be no problems. It was agreed that Zheng Anping said he would also visit the other two people and took his leave. His wife took out the hot bucket, and Brother Su handed it to Zheng Anping, helped him finish it, and sent it out the door.
After leaving the village, I walked along the slope road in the snow. After a few miles, I turned into the first mile and called a child to lead me to Brother Dog's door. He called to open the door. Brother Quan was single and there was no one else at home. He saw Zheng Anping and welcomed him into the room. Zheng Anping presented the dried meat and said blessings to him. Brother Dog thanked him and took the meat back to the kitchen. Then Zheng Anping was led to the hall and sat down. Zheng Anping said: "I am so happy with Brother Su. My wife is very happy to have Brother Su's wife. She will add salt and plums to her food!"
Brother Quan said: "Brother Su has a family and business, but if we are alone, even if we have thousands of gold, it will be of no use?"
Zheng Anping said: "Brother, it's too late to get married."
Brother Dog said: "If you are like your brother, you are still not there yet. How dare you, my brother, come first?"
Zheng Anping said: "I have given you a marriage for your Majesty, and you know it. I will give it to you again."
Brother Dog smiled and said: "Brother and your Majesty have the ability to protect you, which is extraordinary. How can I do it for you? But if you have a little leisure at home, you may have a good life."
Zheng Anping said: "My elder brother is still powerful in the palace, but those who are not as good as my younger brother will have their families in decline and beg for food in other places."
Brother Dog said: "With my brother's ability, I can build a tall lintel. I can look forward to reorganizing the ancestral temple and devouring our ancestors with their blood."
Zheng Anping said: "Brother Ma left four soldiers, one for each of my brothers. Yesterday I brought the troops home. The old minister had the knowledge and knew that Brother Ma's halberd was a jade suit. The jade cover is made of fine wood, and its value may exceed that of his soldiers." Brother, are you interested?"
Brother Quan said: "I don't know much about the halberd, nor its use. The handle of my halberd has been broken for a long time, so I can keep it for myself."
Zheng Anping said: "I discussed the four soldiers before, and each of the four of us got one, but we didn't know the value. Now that I know the price or if it exceeds the number of soldiers, I dare not keep it private, so I will tell my brother."
Brother Quan said: "Brother Zheng has contributed the most to Brother Ma, so it is appropriate to receive an extra bucket. I will give my advice to you. Brother Ma will have no other words."
Zheng Anping said: "Thank you for the gift from Brother Dog."
Brother Quan said: "Brother Lai, I got the position of Zuohuo, and I got a salary of two gold from you. But those who conquered Huayang were all promoted to the second rank, and those who got less positions, their salary was far less than that."
Zheng Anping said: "As long as my brothers get together, everything can be done. However, in charge of the city, it is also dangerous. In the land of the four battles, there is no danger to defend. The city is small, there is no pond, and there are even fewer garrison soldiers. It is especially difficult to catch thieves, and the situation Defend against the enemy!"
Brother Quan said: "Guanyi is close to the Great Wall, but if we can defend it for a day, reinforcements will definitely arrive. Maybe because there are few soldiers, we will pass by without attacking, which is unknown. As for the small city, although it is disadvantageous to defend the enemy, the people of Guanyi They are quite cunning, and if the city is tall, it may not be a blessing to us."
Zheng Anping said: "The people in charge are cunning, what should I do to control them?"
Brother Dog said, "What's the problem? I'll prepare a cane whip, and I'll give you an order. If anyone disobeys, I'll whip him. Who dares to disobey!"
Zheng Anping said: "That's all thanks to Brother Dog."
After chatting for a while, Zheng Anping said he wanted to visit Xiaosi and left.
After walking a few more miles, we came to Xiaosi's house. The waiter let him into the room, and Zheng Anping handed over the dried meat. The waiter said: "Brother Zheng is home, why bother bringing gifts! How can we, brothers, use false gifts?"
Zheng Anping said: "It's not a false courtesy. It's almost the end of the year, so you should have some meat to tide over the year."
Xiao Si said: "I am alone and want to eat more meat!"
Zheng Anping comforted him and said: "Even if you are alone, you should love yourself. As a right-hand man, you will get two gold per year. Then you can cultivate land in Guanyi, or get a hundred acres, which will be enough to support your family. You can welcome one or two relatives to live together."
Xiaosi said: "My home is a hundred miles away, but I can support it with a little money."
Zheng Anping said: "If it's only a hundred miles, Hu won't return?"
Xiao Si said: "In the beginning, Brother Hou led me to leave home and join the military service. The family was very unhappy and heard that my family was expelled. I haven't returned for more than ten years, how can I return in one day?"
Zheng Anping said: "If the fourth brother gets a high title and a high lintel, his parents will naturally be happy and return to the ancestral temple. That would not be a good thing!"
Xiaosi said: "I accept the good news from brother. However, my clan has always had a grudge against the martial soldiers. To get a title with martial arts is not what they like, and it may cause more worries!" However, he suddenly turned to smile and said: "I may go to Brother Hou when I am young. , Brother gave me the bundle to repair, and it has been put to good use."
Zheng Anping asked: "Fourth brother often goes to Brother Hou's place?"
Xiaosi said: "Brother Hou lived with me in the same village. He was ten years older than me and was always the tyrant. When I was young, I was very unfaithful. Every time I was criticized by my father and brother, I was always blessed by them. When I grew up, I left home and worked together as a martial artist. He died. So he got close to him."
Zheng Anping said: "Brother is in charge of the gang. How does Brother Hou know this?"
Xiaosi said: "I will tell you personally!"
Zheng Anping said: "Brother Hou, what do you say?"
Xiaosi said: "Brother Hou just said that it is difficult to open up a territory and expand the territory. You should act according to your ability and don't overdo it."
Zheng Anping sighed and said: "Brother Hou said that is true."
