Song Dynasty Iron Armored Army

Chapter 136 Baizhangya Village
Chai Lin said: "I am a businessman from Cangzhou, named Chai Lin. I came to Gui County to discuss business. Seeing Zheng Nan's bravery, I specially asked him to be a bodyguard."

"Oh, that's how it is. I don't have any objections. I just want to explain to the distinguished guests in advance. My child is born to eat. One person can eat more than a dozen people. When he is hungry, he likes to lose his temper and beat others. The whole family doesn't like it." Him." Dian Ben's father said.

After chatting for a while, this Dianjiazhuang was migrated from Henan. It is said that the ancestor of Dianjia was Dianwei, who was in love with Prime Minister Cao.

Chai Lin said: "Uncle, this kid is a nice person, I like him very much, from now on I will treat him like my own brother."

"I don't have any other requirements, just don't drive him out." Dian Ben's father said.

Chai Lin took ten taels of silver and said, "This is Zhengnan's advance wages, let's leave some money for the old man first."

Dian Ben's father was very happy, and said: "Zhengnan met a good boss this time, what a nice person. Zhengnan's mother, hurry up and pack the luggage for the child."

"Okay, it'll be ready soon." Although Zhengnan's hair was gray, her hands and feet were nimble, and she packed a bag of Zhengnan's usual clothes and shoes, and handed it to Zhengnan.

Dian Zhengnan said: "Father, mother, I'm leaving, I was wrong before, I shouldn't make you angry, but I'm really hungry."

Dian Zhengnan knelt down, kowtowed three times politely, then got up and left with Chai Lin and Chai Meng.

Not far from the village, I heard firecrackers being set off at Dian's house.

Chai Meng said: "Look, how nice your father is, I'm seeing you off."

Dian Zhengnan said: "They are celebrating my departure, forget it, let's go."

Chai Lin asked: "Zhengnan, Li Kui from Baizhangya Village, do you know that kid?"

"Yes, his nickname is Tieniu. I beat him several times. He didn't dare to stab me in front of me. But he is a ruthless man, bold, but I can't beat him. He accidentally killed someone a few years ago. I don't know what's going on after being assigned to Jiangzhou," Dian Zhengnan said.

The distance between the two villages is not too far, and it took a while to reach Baizhangya Village.The small village is not big, it looks like there are only a hundred households, chickens are screaming, dogs are barking, and cooking smoke is curling up.Several children were running and playing in the village.

"This is Li Kui's house. I came here when I was a child." Dian Zhengnan pointed to a house at the entrance of the village.

Li Kui's house has loess walls, a straw roof, three main rooms, and two auxiliary rooms.The fence wall of the wooden fence, an old woman in her 50s is feeding chickens there.

Chai Lin asked: "Ma'am, is this Li Kui's house?"

"Yes, this is Li Kui's house. Is my tough kid causing trouble again?" Li Kui Niang hurriedly put down the dustpan and came to the door.

Chai Lin said: "Ma'am, Li Kui is doing well. This year, the government has pardoned the whole world. Li Kui has been pardoned, and now he is working as a prison guard in Jiangzhou."

Li Kui Niang was very excited, and said: "Oh, that's good, that's good, a prison can be made into a prison, it's very good, very good, please come in quickly."

Chai Lin said: "Li Kui has been doing well outside these few years, please ask me to send some money to your old man."

As he spoke, Chai Lin took out 20 taels of silver and handed it to Li Kuiniang.

After all, Li Kui Niang is from a woman's family, so how dare she accept it, she said: "I am a woman, I dare not accept this big money, just wait a moment, I will call my eldest son."

The old lady raised her voice and shouted to the back: "Taurus, Taurus, there are guests at home, please come here."

Soon, a man in his thirties, dressed as a mason, came.

The old lady introduced: "This is my eldest son, Taurus, whose name is Li Da."

Li Da saw that Chai Lin was born with a face like a crown of jade, wearing a brocade hat and sable fur, with a saber hanging around his waist. He looked like he was not an ordinary person at first glance, so he immediately saluted and said: "I have seen a high-ranking official, and the humble house is simple, please help me." Forgive me."

Chai Lin said: "Brother Li Da, you don't need to be courteous. Your brother Li Kui's case is over, and he is now a policeman. I am his brother Chai Lin, who happened to be in Yishui County on business, and asked me to bring 20 taels of silver. It is said that five taels will be used to treat mother's illness and take care of her body, and 15 taels will be used to build a new house for mother with blue bricks and red tiles, and this is for you."

Chai Lin said and handed over 20 taels of silver to Li Da, and Li Da took it carefully.

Li Da said: "Although the case is over, the person he accidentally killed was Zhang San of the old Zhang family in the village. He didn't see him when he looked up, and he hasn't compensated him until now. How can my new house be built? Compensate the 20 taels to the sufferer."

Chai Lin said: "If you don't guard against it, you don't guard against it. What about the compensation law? I'll do it."

Li Da recalled: "Both of them were drunk that day, and the county magistrate also said that they were both responsible, but no matter how Zhang San left, their family suffered and lacked labor. According to my According to our rules, at least one mule or cattle must be compensated."

Chai Lin said, "That's easy, I'll take care of it. Is there a market nearby that sells mules and horses?"

"Today is just right, ten miles to the north is Lijiaji, there are mules and horses. I will accompany you." Li Da said.

"Brother Li Da doesn't need to go. You know your younger brother's temperament. He is more impatient. He arranged to build a house. If he comes back to see you during the Chinese New Year and is not ready, he will definitely be angry. I went to buy livestock, and Brother Li Da is at home. Building materials, it’s easy to find someone to renovate a new house in the spring.” Chailin said.

Li Da said, "Then I'm going to trouble you, Mr. Chai."

Chai Lin, Chai Meng, Dian Zhengnan, a group of three rushed to the Shengkou Market, the distance is not far, but the price of livestock here is really expensive, obviously much more expensive than Cangzhou.Chailin turned around and saw a beautiful horse mule. This mule was bred to be smooth and smooth, with beautiful fur and a big size.The hooves are hard and muscular, a male mule.But the character is docile and well-behaved.

"My fellow, how old is this mule? What's the price?"

"A four-year-old horse mule, just started working, 22 taels." Said the man selling mules.

"The price is skyrocketing. Although this mule is good, it may not be worth a horse's money. I bought it for 18 taels of silver." Chailin said.

"No, no, I am not willing to sell this mule. If it is not for the money for my son to marry a wife, I would not be willing to sell it if it is killed. It can do everything from plowing land, pulling carts, and carrying things. If you want it sincerely, 20 taels, otherwise Forget it." The man said.

Chai Lin said, "Okay, deal, let's go through the formalities."

Trading mules and horses in the market has to pay a tax of five hundred renminbi. After completing the formalities, Chai Lin handed over the mule to Chai Meng, and the group returned to Baizhangya Village, called Li Da, and found the bitter master Zhang. Family.

Chai Lin said, "Zhengnan, don't go. You are big, and when you go in, they think we are bullying you."

"Okay, I'll wait outside." Dian Zhengnan waited at the intersection.

The three of them led the mule into the yard of old Zhang's house, and Li Da called out, "Old Uncle Zhang, is Old Uncle Zhang at home?"

An old man in his fifties came out, his hair was a little gray, but his body was quite strong.

"Oh, it's Li Da, what's the matter." Old Uncle Zhang said.

Li Da pulled up his clothes and knelt down, and said: "A few years ago, my brother Tieniu didn't give an explanation to your family because the family had no money. This year my brother Tieniu was pardoned by the government, and he made some money from outside. Money, I just bought a good mule today, and it’s here for Old Uncle Zhang.”

Old Uncle Zhang burst into tears instantly, thinking of his dead son, but there was nothing he could do.

(End of this chapter)