Lanruo Temple, underground.
"ah!"
After a long groan, Grandma Shu's rough face was full of satisfaction, and then she lay back on the chair with her arms spread out and her expression blank.
Thunder Hand's Yuan Xin stood expressionless, his two rough hands now covered in blood, and his legs were even a little trembling.
He is the guard of the scholarly family, and he is just polite to help others!
"Shua~"
Two branches deeper in the ground tied Yuan Xin directly to grandma's feet, causing her to kneel down.
Grandma's voice also became soft and gentle: "Ben Lei Shou, you are very good. From now on, you are mine. Now go back and take a good rest."
Ben Leishou struggled to get up and stared at the monster quietly.
A true man cannot be corrupted by his wealth, nor can he be subdued by his power. You can do it with your hands, but you can't do it by kneeling!
Moreover, he still has hope. If Ning Caichen returned to Kyoto and approached General Zuo for help, General Zuo would definitely not refuse based on his reputation as a minister and a bachelor.
If that Le Ye takes action, then he will be saved!
This is hope.
"Humph~" Grandma hummed, raised the branch, and tapped Yuan Xin's forehead.
"Enemies, do you know why grandma and I have been running rampant in Guobei County for decades? Even though Yan Chixia lives in Lanruo Temple, she never wants to come and deal with me?"
Ben Leishou was startled and said hesitantly: "Maybe grandma has deep magic power, so Master Yan can't do anything to you."
Grandma nodded, approvingly: "Smart, but only half right.
That Yan Chixia has the Xuanyuan Sword to help her, let alone me, even if she faces the Hades Emperor Black Mountain in the underworld, that guy can survive a few moves. But since my grandma became an immortal, she has never taken the initiative to harm anyone, so Yan Chixia naturally has no reason to deal with me.
Finally, and most importantly, my roots are all over the entire Guobei County. Unless Yan Chixia wants to turn the world upside down, at the expense of hundreds of thousands of human beings and countless lives in the entire county, she can't kill me with a desperate plan.
The most important thing is that my body is at the entrance to the underworld, and I have been suppressing and absorbing the evil energy leaking from the underworld. If I die and the gap opens, then the Yin and Yang will be combined.
The endless evil spirit of the underworld will explode, and the entire human world will be devastated.
understand?
I, grandma, am invincible in the world! "
After hearing this explanation, Ben Leishou's originally bright eyes suddenly lost their light.
Yes, he was just an unknown person that no one had ever heard of. The only major thing he did since he was a child seemed to be robbing prisoners, and then he failed in one move and was arrested by Zuo Qianhu.
Who would be willing to pay such a high price to save a waste that would not cause any ripples in the world even if he died?
Why!
"What, have you thought clearly?" Grandma seemed to have regained her temper for a while, and her voice began to become neither negative nor positive again.
Having lived for thousands of years, it has a very thorough understanding of human nature.
Add hope to despair, and then give a glimmer of hope, so that this person will be dragged forward by that little bit of light.
In order to chase the last glimmer of hope, people will slowly torture themselves and squeeze them dry. Maybe they will wake up only when they finally sink.
More people may regret that they did not work hard enough.
Haha, they will never know who the biggest winner is.
After three full breaths of silence, Ben Leishou's straight back gradually curved, and finally he knelt down on the ground and bowed deeply.
"My heart has been wandering for half my life. I only regret that I have not met the Lord. If grandma does not give up, please accept my child's worship."
"Okay, okay, my heart is truly a gift from heaven. My heart is so happy!"
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Guobei County.
Starting a few days ago, Su Ming, the magistrate of Guobei County, has been busy all day long.
Let the catcher lead everyone in the yamen to drive out all the beggars in the county.
Got out. They also had people clean the streets inside and outside, including toilets, and hung red lanterns everywhere.
Every shop and household was notified in advance and prepared to praise the county magistrate for his outstanding performance in various places, such as building bridges and paving roads, encouraging farmers to take the lead in planting and harvesting in autumn, and there was no large-scale damage to the entire county's population during his tenure. He is honest and benevolent. Jie wait.
Anyway, the head catcher went door to door and notified that if anyone made life difficult for the county magistrate, the county magistrate would not let the head catcher have an easy time.
The Su family has been ruling the roost in Guobei County for more than ten years, and no one would doubt that they don't have that strength.
Moreover, the word "official" means "official", and everyone has been like this for more than ten years. Is it possible that the official who came this time is different from the previous one? Has a bigger background than this county magistrate? Or do you have more subordinates than Su Sanchi?
Su Sanchi is of course the nickname of Su County Magistrate, who is known as digging three feet into the ground. If you calculate it this way, doesn't it mean that the sky is three feet high?
early morning.
The morning sun illuminates the county town, the breeze blows, and the flags on the streets flutter in the wind. Occasionally, you can hear the distant temple bells.
There were already many people at the gate of the county town. The vendors setting up stalls began to prepare for the day's business, and the people also went out one after another, either on their way, doing errands, or doing business.
The walls on both sides of the city gate look ancient and solemn, covered with traces of time. The soldiers guarding the city were patrolling with serious faces, bright equipment and dignified manners.
The streets and alleys of the county began to be filled with the aroma of various breakfasts, including steamed buns, fried dough sticks, soy milk, xiaolongbao... which made people salivate. The sounds of vendors shouting and the voices of people negotiating prices mixed together to create a unique lively atmosphere in Guobei County.
From time to time, carriages or pedestrians would pass through the county gate and enter and leave the county. They were in a hurry, and each had their own busy schedules and stories.
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As usual, Su Ming led his men to stand at the door, eagerly waiting.
Although I don't know when Lord Shangshu's son-in-law will return to Guobei County, as long as he waits here every day, he will wait one day.
This is the good quality of being a county magistrate: patience.
As for the affairs in the yamen these days, all are handled by the master. Those who cannot be handled will be put on hold for the time being, and those people will be sent home first to wait until he is free.
Can't wait? Are you in a hurry to send you to reincarnation?
A bunch of dog-like people actually want to delay the important life event of his dignified Master Su. They just don’t want to live anymore!
"Report!" Someone came on horseback from afar, dismounted in a hurry, and knelt down.
"Reporting to Mr. Su, a large group of people is approaching twenty miles away from the official road. The leader is Mr. Ning Caichen, and there is also a group of strong bodyguards.
Among the guards there were many delicate and frail women and old men with white hair and beards. I don’t know their origins. "
"Oh~" Magistrate Su was a little confused.
The only son-in-law and future successor of the dignified minister, it is normal to have a bodyguard, and it is normal for the bodyguard to be strong. But what does it mean that there are so many women and old people even though they are thousands of miles away?
After pondering for a moment, Magistrate Su's eyes lit up and he suddenly realized.
What should you do if you encounter wild beasts and monsters in the wild? It was definitely impossible to slide and shovel. The only way to survive was to run, run as hard as possible.
At this time, if you run faster than your peers, then you have a way to survive.
Mr. Ning deserves to be a scholar of our generation. Even with so many guards, he still understands the Confucian saying that a gentleman should not stand behind a dangerous wall, and he specially takes care of old women.
Aren't these people just using it as travel money at critical times?
High!
At this moment, Magistrate Su deeply understood one thing, that is, the son-in-law of a great scholar's family must be a member of his own family.
"Come here, take the old people and children who are greeting you, and come with me. Let's go ten miles outside the city to greet you." Master Su happily ordered.
In official circles, the most important thing is the appearance. You respect me one foot, and I respect you one foot. Hello, I am good, everyone is good.
"But, sir, there are not that many carriages!" The guard hesitated.
.
"We won't let them go without a carriage. Do you want me to teach you this? Those who can't catch up with the team tell them that they don't have to go, and they won't be exempted from this year's corvee." Mr. Su said impatiently.
"yes!"
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Ten Mile Pavilion.
The pavilion is surrounded by green trees, gurgling streams, and the air is filled with the fresh smell of nature. The pavilion is furnished with various antique furniture and furnishings, which looks simple and elegant.
From the pavilion, you can enjoy the undulating mountains in the distance, with beautiful peaks and mist, as if you are in a landscape painting. In addition, the green bamboo forest, lush woods and various beautiful flowers around the pavilion make people feel relaxed and happy.
Standing on one side of the pavilion is a huge stone tablet with the three characters "Shili Pavilion" engraved on it. The brushwork is vigorous and exudes a calm and simple charm. The back describes the history of the ancient pavilion and the matters related to its construction.
Among them, Master Su Ming's name is clearly at the top, which shows the hard work and hardship he put into being an official.
"Tap, tap~buzz"
The sound of carriages advancing and the neighing of war horses gradually came from the distance of the official road.
Because a few old people who fainted from exhaustion were not giving face to him, Su Ming had a cold face, but suddenly he smiled like a flower. He waved his hand and asked his men to take the trash away, and quickly led the children to greet them enthusiastically.
"Hahahaha, my subordinate, Su Ming, is the magistrate of Guobei County, leading my fellow villagers to welcome Mr. Ning home!"
Hearing these words, the elderly and children in the back quickly grinned, and some even cheered and clapped their hands, while others in the back beat gongs and drums, making the scene extremely lively.
Zuo Qianhu, the leader of the team, twitched his lips.
Why didn't this dog official have this ceremony when he came here last time?
Hum~
"Tap tap tap~"
The horses did not stop, and the group of people passed directly by the pavilion without stopping. After a while, they disappeared from Su Ming's sight.
Su Ming's short and fat figure gradually straightened up, raised his head, and the smile disappeared from his face.
"Sir, Mr. Ning doesn't give you face, what should we do?" the head catcher said anxiously.
In the officialdom, if you don't give any face, there is only one situation, you have to break up. Does this mean that Mr. Su's official career is over? Then isn’t the end of his hunt for heads?
Raising his hand, Su Ming said calmly: "It's okay, let's go, come with me, we will step forward to lead the way for Mr. Ning."
Given the power of the Su family in Guobei County, which one of the county officials, big and small officials, police officers, landowners and merchants has nothing to do with the Su family? Even if the court really wanted to deal with him, the worst possible outcome would be to commit suicide to apologize.
When a person dies, the debt is wiped out.
After enjoying it for most of his life, in this small county town, Su Ming had everything he wanted, including wind, rain, power and beauty. Even if he died now, it would not be a loss.
Even if the court sends other county magistrates after his death, he will have to rely on the Su family to collect taxes and govern. In the end, Guobei County will still be Guobei County of the Su family.
No big deal!
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County seat, northern suburbs.
Su Ming's short body shivered.
Something is wrong with Mr. Ning. Why are the group heading towards Lanruo Temple?
This guy is the bachelor's only son-in-law, and more likely the only male son of the Fu family in the future. If he dies, the entire Su family will probably be razed to the ground. What is the grudge between Su Ming and Mr. Ning? This guy would rather die than drag the Su family into trouble?
Thinking of this, Su Ming ran directly to the front of the team, knelt down with a plop, and hugged Ning Caichen's feet.
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"Master Ning, as scholars as we are, if a gentleman does not stand behind a dangerous wall, you must not go in front of this!"
Ning Caichen paused and looked back at Zuo Qianhu.
Along the way, there were more and more weird things on the road. Basically, Zuo Qianhu led his men to clear the way, punching mountains to open up mountains, moving trees to build bridges when encountering water. That strength was much easier to use than magic.
As for the old people and girls who came with him, he didn't know what they were doing. All I know is that the way they look at Zuo Qianhu is getting more and more wrong.
Jin, from being indifferent at first, to caring enthusiastically in the end, even asked for martial arts advice with a stern look on his face.
Zuo Qianhu glanced meaningfully at Mr. Su, who was only as tall as his heart on the ground.
"Master Su is indeed right. I would rather take risks with my precious body. In this way, I will give you, Master Su, an opportunity to serve the imperial court and serve the people.
You go to Lanruo Temple and negotiate with the tree demon. "
Su Ming was startled, clasped his fists, and asked doubtfully: "I wonder who this general is?"
Although he is just a civil servant, he is also a dignified civil servant. How dare a stinky Qiu Ba give orders to him?
"Danglang~"
A gold medal was thrown to the ground.
Mr. Su was a little confused. He picked it up and looked at it. There were four big characters on it: I am here in person.
Su Ming:? ? ?
He is a small county magistrate, is it necessary to use this token to order him to do things?
"The magistrate of Guobei County, Su Ming, has received the order. You are hereby ordered to be the negotiator. You are to carry our letter of friendship and harmony to the tree demon, state your interests, and rescue the righteous Yuan Xin and the righteous little table."
Su Ming was silent for a moment and had some questions: "Forgive me for speaking frankly, this general, as a scholar like us, cannot restrain a chicken. But around Lanruo Temple, wild beasts are infested, and weird things are rampant. Even if I am not afraid of death, if I go in, At most, it's just a dead body.
If you really want to negotiate, why don't you go? "
Zuo Qianhu said matter-of-factly: "I am also weak in body and bones. That tree demon is said to be ferocious and cruel. I am afraid of being bullied."
"Meow~" The little yellow cat on the shoulder who was eating the ginseng he picked up thought deeply.
Monsters are so scary!
Mr. Su raised his head and looked at the dog official. He was a strong man who was much taller than him both horizontally and vertically, and then fell into deep thought.
"锵～"
The sword, which was more than one foot long, was unsheathed. Zuo Qianhu took out a silk handkerchief and wiped it gently, with some doubts.
"Why, is it possible that Mr. Su, as a parent official, is unwilling to serve the common people?"
After a moment of silence, Su Ming took a deep breath, bent down and lowered his head: "Wei Chen, follow your orders!"
A real man is born between heaven and earth. If he wants to soar above the nine heavens, he must sink his body, dive into the abyss, and wait for the time to move.
Zuo Qianhu nodded with satisfaction and took out a letter from his arms: "Here, deliver this letter personally to the thousand-year-old tree demon, and your mission will be completed.
Don't worry, Mr. Su, I will definitely apply for a generous pension for you after the matter is over. "
Su Ming:? ? ?
You never thought he would come back alive, right?
impossible! As scholars of our generation, if we read books from sages, we will definitely be able to change our lives against the odds!
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