Hou Ying reminded that the affairs of Guanyi should be handled according to one's ability. The speaker has no intention, but the listener has intention. "Act according to your ability, don't do more than you already have" was repeatedly chewed by Zheng Anping.
Xiaosi asked: "I will go to Guanyi tomorrow. It's raining and snowing today. Should I go?"
Zheng Anping said: "I haven't heard of any changes."
Xiaosi said: "That gentleman is not a soldier of ours who wears barefoot grass shoes. He wears hakama socks. How can he get out of the rain and snow?"
Zheng Anping thought for a while and said, "That's what you said. But I don't have a destiny, so I don't dare to be arbitrary. I will go as promised. If I don't come out, I will just retreat; if I go out first, we can't be lazy."
Xiaosi said: "That's what Brother Zheng said."
Zheng Anping stated the main purpose of this visit and said: "Brother Ma, we each got one of the four soldiers. However, Brother Ma still has a stick. It is not a cheap thing. I dare not hide it privately. It should be shared with all the brothers." .”
Xiao Si said: "The value of the porcelain lies in its fine wood. Brother Ma owns it, and I know that. Although the wood is slightly hard, it is not a good wood, and its value is limited. I will use it for my own use without further discussion."
Zheng Anping said: "How can the fourth brother recognize Tao? He has seen more than ordinary people!"
Xiaosi said: "It's strange to consult Brother Hou! Brother Hou knows more than ordinary people."
Zheng Anping said: "Brother Hou is like a human being. He has gained fame and fame like the back of his hand. How can he not be in the army and be with the pawns?"
Xiao Si said: "Brother Hou said, running around the Hou family to gain fame is not what you want."
Zheng Anping said: "Brother and Brother Hou have a close relationship."
Xiaosi said: "I have been with you since I was a child. If you have any questions, ask, and you will definitely get an answer."
Zheng Anping said: "Guanyi is extraordinary. Brother Hou, why don't you teach me?"
Xiaosi said: "I am the leader of the gang, but I can only detect thieves and prohibit theft. How can I use Brother Hou for such a trivial matter?"
Zheng Anping said: "In the four battle areas of Guanyi, there is no danger to defend, and there is no city to rely on. The city is small and the land is vast. What can I do to defend it?"
Xiaosi said: "This is a noble man's plan. How can I hear about it because of my humbleness? If there is a war, I can just risk my life and go forward."
Zheng Anping saw that Xiaosi didn't want to say much, so he chatted for a few words and left. Although he was used to walking in the snow with straw sandals, Xiao Si's words about his husband not going out in rain or snow still impressed him. How pleasant it would be to put on a pair of thick hakama, a pair of thick socks, and a pair of cloth shoes in such a cold weather and warm themselves by the fire in the hall! He even had a weird idea: he wanted to let the gentlemen go out in the snow to see how embarrassed they were!
He deliberately did not go to Juxian Township, but passed through the city and returned home. I met Zhang Lu and accepted Dou Yuan. Then he went to the side room to discuss today's affairs with Zhang Lu.
Zheng Anping asked: "Are there any visitors?"
Zhang Lu said: "I haven't heard of it."
Zheng Anping said: "Three brothers have no intention of giving it to me, so I can keep it for my own use."
Zhang Lu said: "What did he say?"
Zheng Anping said: "Brother Su said, I don't dare to know what a stick is. How much is a tree five feet tall worth? Brother, you can keep it by yourself."
Zhang Lu said: "This comes from the sincerity."
Zheng Anping said: "Brother Quan said, I have never heard of the jug and its use. Brother Zheng contributed the most to Brother Ma, so it is appropriate to get an extra jug."
Zhang Lu said: "I'm afraid I'll lose my troops!"
Zheng Anping said: "The fourth brother said, as far as I know, Brother Ma's tree is not a good tree, and its value is limited. Brother, use it for yourself!"
Zhang Lu raised his eyebrows and said, "Fourth brother, if that's true? His ambition is not small, and he can't ignore it when he is young."
Zheng Anping said: "The fourth brother said to himself that he followed Brother Hou when he was young, and his knowledge was all taught by Brother Hou!"
Zhang Lupo said unexpectedly: "What can I say about Brother Hou?"
Zheng Anping recalled it and said: "He said that when I was young, I went to Brother Hou's house and the bundle I gave him was put to good use."
Zhang Lu said: "Why should you respond?"
Zheng Anping said: "I asked, four brothers often go to Brother Hou? He replied, Brother Hou lives with me in the countryside, he is ten years older than me. When I was young, I was supported by my father and brother, and I often received their blessings. When I grow up, I will follow you. When they left home, they were both soldiers in the military. Therefore, they became close to each other. I asked, Brother Hou knew that my brother was in charge of the gang. He replied, I told him personally! Brother Hou said that it is difficult to open up territory and expand territory. , act within your capabilities and don’t overdo yourself.”
Zhang Lu fell into deep thought and asked for a long time: "Where are the fourth brothers from?"
Zheng Anping said: "I was transferred to another position in the camp, and I didn't see anyone else."
Zhang Lu said: "Young Master is visiting Brother Hou. He is well known, so he came to inquire."
Zheng Anping said: "When the fourth brother enters the post, before he is four or five years old, what virtue do I have to investigate deeply?"
Zhang Ludao: "The fourth brother must have something to do, and it's not just idle talk. If you use words to pick the young master, the young master has already leaked one or two things. The young master has his ambitions, but when he talks about brother marquis, he only talks about what he knows and does not reveal his deep friendship. "
Zheng Anping said: "Brother Hou has been trapped by others? Should we tell him?"
Zhang Lu said: "If you go and tell me, you will prove your false accusation. Please do not interact with me from now on."
Zheng Anping said: "I promise."
Seeing that Zheng Anping was in a low mood, Zhang Lu asked, "But I can tell you the rest."
Zheng Anping said: "I went to Brother Su's place first, and all three members of his family were there. Brother Su got his salary, and his wife was very happy. When talking about the governance of Guanyi, Brother Su said that if you practice it with the method of a military soldier, you can Don't worry about training your soldiers. Brother Dog said, but prepare a cane whip. If anyone refuses to obey, use the whip to beat him. The fourth brother said, a noble man plans it, not a lowly person dares to hear it! But it is okay to risk your life and go forward. . "Suddenly he remembered something again and said: "I once told you that Brother Hou is a man of heaven. He has gained fame and fame so easily, but how can he disappear from the army and be accompanied by pawns?"
Zhang Lu said: "What's your answer, fourth brother?"
Zheng Anping said: "What he said is that running around the Hou family is not what he wants."
Zhang Lu said: "This must be heard! Be careful not to say anything more."
Zheng Anping said: "I think what he said, 'Act according to your ability, don't do more than you have done', is very accurate. Is it not what Brother Hou said?"
Zhang Ludao: "If I say it to Lord Xinling, then I should do it. But what should I say to the young master? The young master can only give an order, cannibalize people, and do things that are loyal to people. How can he be so powerful! So he makes big words and confuses people's hearts!" "
Zheng Anping said: "If the fourth brother is entrusted by others, what should I do as the second brother?"
Zhang Lu said: "Brother Su, I have no other choice but to satisfy my wishes. Brother Quan and the fourth brother must have some injustices. Why is there a distinction between high and low despite the fact that our colleagues are advancing together? What you get is often two or three times." , so it’s not fair. But if you don’t give two golds, if you do, you must give up.”
Zheng Anping said: "Brothers and I, have we betrayed our trust? How can we be separated?"
Zhang Lu said: "They are not the only two people. The young master was promoted to five nobles in one dynasty. Among the dynasties, who can defeat him? He must examine his faults and find out how to deal with them!"
Zheng Anping said: "If so, what can we do?"
Zhang Lu said: "The official career is difficult, but if you make a mistake, your body will be gone. This is not the case for the only master, but also for the master of Wei! Therefore, the master must think twice and do not get in the way."
Zheng Anping said: "This is what you must learn from your teacher!"
Zhang Lu suddenly became excited and said: "My teaching? If I could teach it, why would I be severely injured and never see the light of day?" Seeing that Zhang Lu was a little stunned, he slowed down and said: "The officialdom is like a battlefield, but there are gaps. , it will be taken advantage of, no wonder."
Zheng Anping said: "Would you rather not be in danger?"
Zhang Lu said: "Therefore, all those who fight must first be invincible. The same is true in officialdom. When you order a city to govern, you must first be invincible. If the city has been standing for a hundred years, there must be some who are invincible. You should understand it, taste it, and be careful not to ignore it. !”
Zheng Anping said: "Brother Su wants to practice martial arts with soldiers, is that okay?"
Zhang Lu said: "Don't be too hasty, don't be too slow, and don't do anything wrong."
Zheng Anping said: "It's so difficult!"
Zhang Lu said: "How easy is it to be promoted to five nobles in succession!"
Zheng Anping said: "If Brother Dog and Fourth Brother are separated, what should we do?"
Zhang Lu said: "Treat him with courtesy and be careful not to violate it. The fourth brother has been used by a noble person, so you need to be especially careful."
Zheng Anping said: "Should I sue you?"
Zhang Lu said: "How can I tell you such a small matter? Just discuss it with Cao and Su. The important thing is to be prepared and don't let anyone know."
Zheng Anping was not used to this kind of intrigue and intrigue, but he obviously couldn't retreat, so he had to bite the bullet. They are obviously good brothers who share weal and woe, so why do they start stumbling upon each other as soon as they enter officialdom? Is it true that Xiaosi is "used by noble people"? He was very reluctant to believe it, and even had an impulse in his heart to confirm it.
Zhang Lu seemed to have read his thoughts and said: "Be careful not to act rashly. If it involves brother Hou, be careful, be careful!"
Zheng Anping still doesn't know what kind of role Brother Hou is, he only knows that he is very mysterious. He once asked quietly, and Zhang Lu's answer was that your curiosity is too much and will kill Brother Hou. Rejected outright.
The remaining time was spent talking about going to survey the old capital tomorrow and build a house for them there. Zhang Lu's opinion was that Lord Xinling's ambition was not small, and he might have exceeded the abilities of the four people, and lost his life in vain. He suggested to Zheng Anping that everything should be based on Cao Bao's movements. If Cao Bao lives in the old capital, the four of them will also live in the old capital; if Cao Bao returns to his country, the four of them will also return home.
Zheng Anping told him that their agreement was to take one rest break every day, with four people always on site and one person going home. Although Zhang Lu had different opinions, he had nothing to do.
Finally, Zhang Lu told him: "You can secretly remember the situation of Zhushe, and you may gain something."
Prepare tomorrow's food for dinner. After dinner, everyone went back to their rooms to rest. Zheng Anping couldn't sleep, thinking that his mistress might betray him, just for the two gold salary...
After getting up the next day, after breakfast, Zheng Anping put off his scholar's attire, put on his coat and carried grain on his back, and walked through the remaining snow to Juxian Township. He found that Mr. Lu and a group of people were already waiting inside, which made him very uneasy. Mr. Lu and others did not wear scholar clothes, but short brown clothes, which were no different from ordinary laborers. Zheng Anping saw the gifts one by one, especially apologized, and asked if he should also change into short brown clothes. Mr. Lu said: "You gentlemen, just use your mouth and ears, and we will take action." After a while, the other three people also arrived, and they all finished neatly. When they saw Mr. Lu and others dressed like this, they were all very ashamed. Mr. Lu called for three carriages, and everyone got on them, pulling various tools, and set off. They did not drive continuously as Zheng Anping and others imagined. They stopped the car and went to the post house to rest every time they went. That night, we even stopped at Putian Station - not far from the Great Wall Station, a station specially prepared for nobles. Zheng Anping looked at a group of short brown boys resting in the most upscale post house. He felt unspeakably funny in his heart, but he also deeply felt the class difference between himself and Lord Xinling.
