The two people's eyes exchanged in the void, as if there was an electric shock. Zou Run couldn't help but admire him, and immediately stepped forward to salute.
"Xiao Ke, Zou Run, the King of Xiao Qin in Dengzhou, has met Master Lu, and I bow to you here."
When Lu Zhishen looked at Zou Run first, he was very happy when he saw that he looked talented and noble. He looked like a hero. Hearing this, Zou Run introduced himself to his family again. He was so happy that he stood up from the low stool and hurriedly returned the greeting.
"Is this the little Qin King Zou Run who helps the poor people, is kind to others, and specializes in weeding out unscrupulous wealthy households and green forest scum?"
He was already eight feet long and ten inches wide at the waist. When he stood up, he looked like a hill, covering most of the candlelight on the low table. The light in the entire cellar suddenly dropped into darkness.
Facing the inquiry, Zou Run smiled and replied interestingly. "When I entered the city, I saw clearly written on the sea arrest document at the gate of the city that there was a reward of three thousand gu in land letter. I guess no one would dare to pretend to be Zou in Tokyo."
These words caused Lu Zhishen to burst into laughter, "Hahaha, I did a similar stupid thing before, but I suffered the disadvantage of being illiterate. My brother (note 1) is so bold that he dares to do it himself at the feet of the emperor. I went up to look at my own fishing documents, but I saw that the gate of the city was full of businessmen."
He was illiterate before, and once made a joke about being read for a long time under his own sea arrest document. If Jin Cuilian's father, Old Man Jin, hadn't seen the opportunity early, he almost fell into the hands of the government. However, this incident later inspired his desire to learn. During those days in Mount Wutai, with Elder Zhizhen's devoted teachings, Lu Zhishen now knew a lot of common words.
Zou Run naturally knew this interesting story from the past, so he couldn't help but smile and explain with a smile.
"Master's words are wrong. First of all, it's not that Zou wanted to see it himself, but that there were too many people inside and outside Tokyo. Although I had a lot of strength, I was squeezed against the city wall in the crowd and couldn't move. No, only then did I get a glimpse of the sea fishing documents on it."
"Secondly, it's funny. Although the government wrote down my age, appearance, and address, the painter they hired was ineffective. I looked at it myself and saw that the painting was of some kind of demon, with a face like a yaksha and a mouth full of fangs. Not to mention, there is also a single horn painted on the top of his head. I think this great painter has entered the wrong profession, but he has neglected his talents by working in the government. With such skill in painting, he goes to a bookstore to specialize in illustrations but does not make much money? "
When Lu Zhishen heard this, he almost laughed out loud. Zhang San and Li Si couldn't help laughing. They laughed non-stop and shouted, "It is said that being famous is not as good as meeting, and meeting is worse than being famous. Unexpectedly, the little King Qin was so funny."
When they met for the first time, a few witticisms silently eliminated the invisible barrier and defensiveness between them. Zou Run then took out Lin Chong's autographed letter. The letter contained the code words written by Lin Chong, and the words that only he and he could share. Some private matters that Lu Zhishen only knew about were enough to confirm Zou Run's identity.
Lu Zhishen looked through the pages one by one by the weak candlelight. His thick eyebrows were sometimes wrinkled and sometimes relaxed, and the expression on his face kept changing like a revolving lantern.
After a long time, after flipping through the three pages of letter paper, Lu Zhishen took a deep breath and sighed:
"My brother has suffered such a hard life and has encountered these ups and downs. Fortunately, he was helped by two noble men, Chai Daguan and Zou Village Master. The Sa family will thank Master Zou Village once again for brother Lin Chong."
After that, Lu Zhishen clasped his hands together and thanked him. Zou Run didn't want to accept it, but he couldn't withstand the power of Lu Zhishen's arm. Fortunately, Lu Zhishen was not a layman. He knew that Zou Run had a big stake in this trip, so he did not pay any more attention to it after saluting. He just asked Zou Run to sit down on the simple table and chair in the cellar to discuss important matters.
"Since I showed up last time and caused trouble in Gao Yanei, the officials of Kaifeng Mansion guessed that I was still in the city. They shot back several times and searched the area carefully. Later, they laid out another plan. The eyeliners are keeping a close eye on Zhang San, Li Si and his gang. The rumors are getting tighter."
"From what the Sa family has seen, although Master Zou is young, he is by no means a foolhardy person. He came to Tokyo alone this time and must have some calculations. Now that we know each other, and there is no doubt anymore, please speak out. , we discussed a feasible solution together, and after receiving Mrs. Lin, Zhang Jiaotou and others from the city, maybe the Sa family will also join forces in Liangshan, what does Master Zou think?"
Zou Run was overjoyed when he heard this. He had never expected Lu Zhishen to be so forthright and direct. He immediately expressed a warm welcome and then revealed all the plans he had made earlier.
"You have the truth, but I don't dare to invite you. I originally wanted to invite you with a big gift. Since the master is quick to speak, Zou should accept it with all his strength. I came to Tokyo alone in order not to attract the attention of the government. The less, the less risky it is to act.”
"When I came here, I guessed that the master must be around Tokyo and has never been far away. Coupled with Zhang San and Li Si, a group of local Tokyo heroes who have encountered difficulties but have not changed their original intentions, and acted according to my plan, Zou was 80% sure to succeed! All we need is this..."
In the cramped and dull cellar, Lu Zhishen and Zhang San and Li Si each came over to listen. Zou Run whispered and analyzed in detail. After finishing speaking, Lu Zhishen's eyes lit up and he was so excited that he couldn't help himself. Zhang San and Li Si listened in ecstasy, nodding like chickens pecking at rice.
"Brilliant plan! What a brilliant plan indeed!"
"My brother's plan is so perfect. It can not only take Teacher Zhang and Mrs. Lin out of the city, but also make a bad breath, and strengthen the village! This is killing three birds with one stone! Thinking about it makes me happy! Hahaha! Happy! Happy! Come to the realization!"
Lu Zhishen was so happy that he wanted to drink. Zou Run, Zhang San and others tried hard to persuade him to stop. Of course Lu Zhishen understood the importance, but he still touched his bald head and muttered with lingering meaning:
"The gang of birds in Kaifeng Mansion have been worshiping Gao Qiu as their grandfather! They have worked so hard to hunt down the Sa family. I have been hiding for these days. I can't drink every day. I have long faded out of my mouth. By the time I get to Liangshan , I must drink from the three altars!"
Lu Zhishen kept scolding here, and the two groups at the entrance of Lin Chong's yard at Yuewufang Lane were also scolding.
A group of government officials guarding the door said: "It doesn't make sense! Today is already the 28th, and it's the Chinese New Year in a blink of an eye. On such an auspicious day, who is not a wife and a child? Are we not raised by our mother's biological father? This is Lin Chong's family. It’s not really a crime, but just because of the words of the sophomore...ahem...Gao Taiwei, the governor is urging me to wait for him every day! We must be the servants of the Kaifeng mansion, but not the imperial army under the command of the palace commander!"
His companion said: "Who says it's not the case? You are such a confused governor. The governor of Kaifeng does not belong to the Gao family. We have to bear the national salary and don't see a penny and a half of Gao Qiu's money. Why go to such great lengths?" The way I see it, after the gang of "supervisors" at the corner of the alley are gone, we will go back and be happy on our own. If you have a wife, you have to go back and hug your wife. If you don't have a wife, you have to go find a partner. What are you doing here? Isn't he stupid? "
This group of Kaifeng government officials nodded their heads and cursed each other.
Since the last time Lu Zhishen suddenly appeared outside the city and ruined a good show carefully planned by Gao Yanei, the security force in front of Lin Chong's house has been doubled. Gao Yanei was afraid that the Kaifeng government officials would not be able to do their job, so he specially sent an additional one. Partner with the "Supervisory Army".
In the corner of the alley over there, the so-called supervisors, a group of helpers ordered by Gao Yanei, were holding discussions together with their sleeves rolled up, braving the cold air of the twelfth lunar month.
