After those people walked away, Lin Sheng was still watching, and after a long time he said to me: "I don't know when we will see each other again after this farewell. Life is like this, there is always a banquet!" I said "oh" and was still there. Thinking about Yin Hua, my heart was inevitably a little empty. Seeing that I was speechless, Lin Sheng looked back at me and said with a smile, "What's the matter, young man? Do you still want to fly over?" I suddenly felt lost and asked hurriedly: " Father-in-law, why don’t we take action?”
Lin Sheng listened and smiled slightly. Just as he was about to speak, he suddenly heard the sound of horse hooves and a large number of people galloping from the east. We were surprised. Could it be that the Tatars came to meet us? When I saw who was coming, I couldn't help being surprised. I thought it would be better if they were Tatars. The leader turned out to be Miss Ning Xi, followed closely by Ning Boyang and others. They were so tired that they were shouting. asthma.
Ning Xi's face was rosy and more beautiful. She must have been running around for a long time, but I didn't expect her equestrian skills to be so good. Ning Xi suddenly saw me, and his face was filled with anger. He reined in his mount and stared at me. Next to me, Ning Boyang was still winking at me, clearly reminding me to be careful. I thought to myself that she must be angry because I did not accompany Miss Ning Xi here and left without saying goodbye. Things happen for a reason. This is the scene. I can explain it easily. Thinking of this, I walked quickly towards Ning Xi. After walking a few steps, Ning Xi picked up the reins and urged the horse to come. I quickly bowed deeply. Just before I opened my mouth, the whip came. There was a crisp sound and a "whoosh" sound. I didn't dare to dodge and was whipped hard. The riding crop hit my back. It hurt so much that I closed my eyes and quickly opened them again, fearing that she would hit me again. Ning Xi didn't seem to expect that I didn't avoid it, with a look of panic on her face, but she said: "Zhang Ying, do you know your guilt?" Before I could say anything, Lin Sheng came over and said with a smile: "Miss Ning Xi, calm down. , this matter also has something to do with our family, it was our family that asked General Zhang Qi to do this!"
Ning Xi was stunned and said: "Father, why don't you let me come here?" Lin Sheng glanced at everyone and said: "Since there are no outsiders here, we can honestly say that these Mongolians are not merchants at all. They are Tatar officials. As you know, the Tatars have harassed our Ming Dynasty many times. This time they came to spy on the Ming Dynasty. For this reason, Eunuch Liu asked our family to rob and kill them here. Our family is short of manpower. So Zhang Ying was temporarily transferred. Because the matter was confidential, our family and Zhang Ying did not tell everyone!" His words immediately made Ning Boyang become serious. He looked around, as if he didn't believe it. Lin Sheng could see that he With his thoughts in mind, he said calmly: "We still have a helper who hasn't come, so we have to let these people go. However, our family has obtained the map they secretly drew." As he said that, he took out a brochure bag from his arms and pulled it from inside. He took out a piece of white silk and opened it for us to see. Sure enough, it was the route map from Juyongguan to the capital, including the garrison and so on.
The kit looked familiar to me, as if I had seen it somewhere. Ning Boyang had already raised his hand and said with a smile: "My father-in-law is really awesome!" Lin Sheng immediately put it away and said: "The Tatar wolves are very ambitious. You will be cautious when dealing with them in the future." Be cautious!”
After hearing this, Ning Xi looked at me with a guilty look on her face and said, "It seems like it's my fault. Mr. Zhang, I, I apologize to you!" When she said that, her voice became a little louder. Feeling weak, I quickly said: "It's the subordinate's responsibility. Everything happens for a reason. How can you blame the lady?" Ning Xi nodded and said, "That's fine. I owe this favor. Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Zhang Qi!"
I saluted and said, "Young lady, don't think too much. I am ordered to accompany you, and everything you do is what you should do." Ning Xi smiled, with a gentle attitude, and said, "You said so, and the matter is over. Since In this case, let’s go see Xianzhong Temple!”
Ning Xi's words were very firm, and Lin Sheng nodded, and we went to see the Xianzhong Temple together. Ning Xi walked straight in. Manager Ge asked me to follow, while the others were resting around. Ning Xi entered the ancestral hall, looked around, and sighed: "It's really ruined!" Looking at the imperial stone tablet made by Yingzong, he said: "General Zhang Qi, ask your men to clean up this place."
I saw Ning Xi's solemn face, so I didn't dare to neglect, so I quickly called Ning Boyang to arrange for someone to clean up quickly. There is no water here at all, but luckily there is snow. Ning Boyang ordered people to light a fire, set up an iron pot, melt the snow into water, and then started to clean it up. These people were messing around and made it very dusty. We left the ancestral hall and climbed to a high place. At this time, the sun was shining and everything was white. Although no one could be seen, there was still a sense of heroism.
We stood there, watching casually, and Ning Xi suddenly asked me: "Zhang Ying, have you studied?" I didn't know what question she had, so I answered honestly: "You have been in private school for a few days!" Ning Xi said : "I heard that you know medical skills? Do you know what Coptis chinensis tastes like? When you return to the capital, I will let you drink a bowl." As she spoke, she glared at me fiercely. She was completely different from just now. I I had no choice but to bow my head and salute, and said: "I know a little bit about medical skills, but I can't stand it." Ning Xi smiled and became a little more charming. I didn't dare to look at her anymore, so I turned around and caught a glimpse of Lin Sheng's attendant coming over. He and Lin Sheng turned around, not knowing what to say, and could barely hear the sound. Lin Sheng nodded and looked here, thoughtfully.
Ning Xi suddenly said: "I want to go there and have a look!" As he said that, he pointed with his hand and saw a frozen river in the distance. It’s just that there is no road, so we must have to walk on the snow to get there, which will be very difficult.
Of course I couldn't shirk it, so I just wanted to give an order to clear the way. At this time, Lin Sheng came over and said to Ning Xi: "Miss Ning Xi, the ice and snow here are quite desolate. If you want a map over there, our family has it. Although Miss is not afraid of difficulties, our family has heard that The young lady has not been in the palace for many days, and the Empress misses her very much. Our family feels that you should go visit the Empress!" Looking at the sun, he added: "Hurry to the capital at this hour. We can arrive before dark!" Ning Xi rolled his eyes, and actually agreed, saying: "Well, thank you, my father-in-law, please give me a map after you return to Beijing." He looked at us and said: "Then let's set off quickly! Before dark, I want to Enter the palace!" But I was very surprised. The purpose of Ning Xi's coming here was actually to conduct on-the-spot investigation. Furthermore, Lin Sheng actually had a map of this area?
I looked at my brothers who had looked sad when they first arrived and suddenly smiled. I couldn't help but sigh in my heart. I immediately asked people to pack up the horses and vehicles and set off.
Just as I was about to mount my horse and set off, Lin Sheng stopped me and said: "This is the territory of the Ming Dynasty, and there are many of our people around. You let your people go first, and we want to talk to you about something."
I knew something was wrong with Lin Sheng, so I quickly arranged for Ning Boyang to lead the team.
After everyone left, Lin Sheng led me and his two followers into the Xianzhong Temple. After cleaning up, the place was suddenly much cleaner. Lin Sheng saluted these souls very seriously, and we followed suit. Lin Sheng sighed: "Although this is a sad place for the Ming Dynasty, we can't turn a blind eye. How many good men died here!"
I nodded and continued: "What my father-in-law said is that they are all loyal martyrs of the Ming Dynasty! They are worthy of our tribute!" Lin Sheng laughed and said: "It's rare, it's rare that you can have such an understanding, which shows that you and other people are different. Likewise, the Jinyiwei are not only the emperor's personal soldiers, they are also the cornerstone of the Ming Dynasty. If you do well, you can still get ahead. In fact, our family saw it when you came, and the reason why you didn't come forward was because you were waiting for someone!"
Lin Sheng's words were similar to what Luo Zhong had said. At first I just thought they were polite words, but now they sounded like they were true. Coupled with the majesty of Juyongguan Pass and the bravery of the martyrs, I suddenly felt a sense of emotion. Feeling the urge to serve the country, he immediately said generously: "To be honest with you, my grandfather once said to me that a man is determined to die, so he can try his hand to mend the cracks in the sky. Even though I am not talented, I still want to serve the country."
Lin Sheng nodded approvingly and said, "What your grandfather said is, how can a good man who is upright and upright not serve the country?"
I suddenly felt that I was being reckless. My grandfather had always acted cautiously and was never public. I remember Bao Xiaobai told me that my family was actually quite mysterious. The rumors about Jin Yiwei and Dongchang were spread all over the world. I accidentally told them in case I got into trouble. , that’s not good.
I was thinking this, but Lin Sheng changed the topic and asked me how Xue Shen was doing? Although Xue Shen came later, he was from a hundred households and was above us. He was extremely arrogant and did not take us seriously at all. I rarely talked to him, and I was mostly polite on the surface. It's just that this time Mou Bin was rescued and he volunteered to chase the murderer. I haven't seen him again yet.
