one's door

But after learning about it, Lin Zedong also knew that the situation of Zhang Yan's family was not good, and of course it wasn't miserable. There were many people in the army who were even worse.Even because of Zhang Yan's military industry, the fertile land that was exchanged has been divided, and the life of the Zhang family should gradually improve in the future.

So Lin Zedong never mentioned the matter of Zhang Yan's family.But after Zhang Yan got the letter from the family, he quickly looked for it, and Lin Zedong thought to himself, could there be some accident at home?

"My lord, I have something to ask, and I hope you can help me!" Zhang Yan bowed slightly, with a submissive attitude.After much deliberation, he decided that he still had to take on the responsibilities that the predecessor of this body failed to accomplish.Of course, he can ignore it, but his nature prevents him from doing so.

Since he has occupied this body, he should accept everything in this body instead of picking and choosing.Even as a reward for the opportunity given by the predecessor, it should be justified.

Zhang Yan, a member of the Zhang family, can't ignore it.So he came to Lin Zedong.

Firstly, Lin Zedong had the most contact with Zhang Yan, and Zhang Yan had a better temper, so asking him for help should not be rejected.Secondly, Lin Zedong's relationship is relatively good, so it's not like going to someone at Song Qinghe's level for help, and the variables behind it may not be clear.

Lin Zedong was taken aback for a moment, then his eyes lit up, and he said with a smile: "Zhang Yan, although you and I work in the military and are different from each other, we are equal. Take off this official robe, I would like to call you Friends. So, if you have anything to say, just say it."

"My lord's kindness, my subordinates will definitely remember it!" Then Zhang Yan expressed his worries.

Lin Zedong stood up from his seat unconsciously after listening.His brows furrowed slightly.After pacing for a while, he looked at Zhang Yan and asked in a deep voice, "Are you sure you didn't set the fire? You didn't kill the person who died in the fire? It didn't even have anything to do with you?"

It is impossible for Zhang Yan to just say that he is worried about the safety of his family. He must have sufficient reasons. Otherwise, he will ask people to help without explaining anything.

Besides, what kind of person was Zhang Yan's predecessor?Just a timid ordinary person, there is no fragment or thought of killing in his memory, let alone a reason.He himself also had an idea to go back and overturn the case, but now it seems upright to speak out in advance.

"My lord, I dare not lie to the truth. When the case was adjudicated, this subordinate also pleaded guilty because he was tortured and failed to deal with it. Now that the major crimes have been cleared up, this subordinate has no reason to quibble. I am just worried that there are too many people in the family now. If the property is acquired, thieves will covet it, so I would like to ask my lord to think of a way."

Some things don’t need to be said too thoroughly, because Zhang Yan’s current status is not enough, he can only talk about many things about himself, not others, but in the end he can say it, it depends on whether Lin Zedong believes it or not, or how much he believes .

Although Lin Zedong felt that what Zhang Yan said was a little too deep, he believed it.After all, no matter how you think about it, there is absolutely no need for a person who has used his military exploits to cleanse himself of serious crimes to slander a murder case, because it is of no benefit to himself.

When Zhang Yan mentioned it at this time, it was clearly a helpless move, worrying that his family members would be missed or even murdered because he would return the property because he didn't die.

It makes sense logically.And Zhang Yan didn't say it, but what he implied was the words "unjust case" and "seeking money".How could Lin Zedong not understand?

"It's not easy for me to ask about local matters, and I'm afraid it's not easy to listen to what you mean. It's better to be prepared and then ask from top to bottom. But I have an old friend in Langyuan City, It is a city guard in the garrison. Langyuan, who was transferred at the end of last year, should be able to help you. When the time comes, let him find a reason for the army to visit your house more and let the wind out. It can also deter Xiaoxiao.

If you are still not at ease, I can also help you find ways to relocate your family to another place, but it will take a long time.You think about it. "Lin Zedong thought for a while before giving two options for Zhang Yan to choose.

Zhang Yan was silent for a moment before replying: "My lord, I don't want to cause too much trouble for my lord. Thinking about it, those young people wouldn't dare to do anything outrageous under the eyes of a majestic city guard officer, and the old man at home is not in good health. Well, my brother is also handicapped, so it's better not to move."

Lin Zedong was also straightforward. He actually felt that the first method was enough to protect the Zhang family.So he went on to say: "Okay, I'll write a letter to my friend right now, and I will send it to him in five days at the latest through the accelerated channel of the army. Don't worry, my friend is honest and trustworthy, and will definitely handle it." It's fitting."

Hearing this, Zhang Yan bowed deeply again and thanked him: "My lord Gao Yi has nothing to repay, only this book of little tricks for you to play with, and it's all for fun in your spare time." As he spoke, he wrote a book of ten or so pages. The booklet was handed over to Lin Zedong.It was his gift in return.

"This is?"

"It's some other usages of the Eight Diagrams Formation, please correct me more."

"Bagua array? Other uses?" Lin Zedong didn't quite understand what he heard, but he thought it wouldn't be an ordinary thing when he touched the edge of the Bagua array, so he opened the booklet to have a quick look at it, at least two pages first. Check out the page.

As a result, Lin Zedong couldn't move his eyes away after reading only one page, and he raised his head suddenly after reading each page quickly, with a look of astonishment on his face, and at the same time asked eagerly: "Is there any more? "

"My lord, there are a lot of changes in the gossip formation. These are all things I've been figuring out. They can be used as a means of concealing one's eyes, and can also be used to arrange battle formations. Even the subordinates feel that even large battles can be dispatched." It can be used for some purposes. However, my subordinates have not personally experienced a large battle formation, and there are inevitably mistakes and omissions in it. The adults can make changes and improvements based on their own experience."

The implication is that the following content needs to be pondered by Lin Zedong himself.

Lin Zedong regretted for a moment, then carefully put away the booklet, and said seriously: "Zhang Yan, I accept your love!"

Chapter 30

Lin Zedong helped Zhang Yan with this favor, but Zhang Yan didn't know that as soon as he left, Lin Zedong went to the general's mansion and handed him the pamphlet as a gift in front of Song Qinghe.

In fact, Zhang Yan's idea is also very simple, he just doesn't want to go to Song Qinghe so as not to bear a heavy debt of favor.Compared with Song Qinghe, Lin Zedong's relationship is obviously much better.Moreover, Lin Zedong's saying "I take this love" when he was parting was already an expression of his attitude, and he evened out the favor accounts between the two sides with a booklet.

But Zhang Yan didn't know how close the relationship between Lin Zedong and Song Qinghe could be.He thought that Lin Zedong would keep the pamphlet away privately and would not show it to others easily.But the fact is not like this.

Song Qinghe is the only staircase for Lin Zedong, and he can't do it unless he helps it.The more promoted Song Qinghe is, the more promising he, Lin Zedong, will be.Lin Zedong himself could see this very clearly.So he didn't even think about hiding the good things that are so useful in the brochure, but shared them with Song Qinghe.

To ask for credit, for Lin Zedong, this is a great opportunity to increase his weight in Song Qinghe's mind, and he can show his loyalty, so why not do it?

"Zhang Yan gave you this just to let you keep his family safe?" Song Qinghe put down the booklet that didn't even have a name, and took a deep breath to calm himself down.It's been a long time since he had such ups and downs. The last time was when he obtained a high-grade combat skill.

"Yes, my lord, Zhang Yan first asked his subordinates to help take care of his family, and after his subordinates responded, he took this booklet out as a gift in return, probably because he wanted to use this to pay off the favor he owed." Lin Zedong slightly Bending his waist, he stood in front of Song Qinghe and told all the previous things in detail.

Song Qinghe said with a smile: "Don't he know the weight of this thing? Hehe, exchange the favor of a mere city guard officer with a method of commanding troops who can become a handsome talent? Tsk, but it is also in line with their miscellaneous knowledge Mai's strange behavior."

"My lord's words are true, and my subordinates are also thinking whether to find supplies for Zhang Yan from other places, so as not to make it appear that we are taking too much advantage and losing our friendship."

"That's right, it's rare for you to think that way. You need to be cautious when you are in contact with people of miscellaneous studies. Their behavior may seem crazy, but in reality they have their own measures. If you want a long-term relationship, you can't always take advantage of it.

Didn't you say he mentioned his previous case?You can find supplies for him there. "

"But my lord, if we directly intervene in the affairs of the local government, I'm afraid..."

"Who said you want to intervene directly? Langyuan City belongs to Beijiang County, and the county governor Xiao Wangcheng was at the same time as me. Some time ago, I heard that he was doing rectification in Beijiang County. He not only wanted to suppress the power of the local gentry, but also cleared up some backlogs. , revive the voice of local officials. Wouldn’t it be just right to hand Zhang Yan’s case directly to him?”

Lin Zedong saw that Song Qinghe was about to stab the incident to the magistrate of Beijiang County, so he fell silent.He had mentioned to Zhang Yan cryptically before that it was best to reverse the case from top to bottom, so that it would be strong enough and not repeated.If it can be done directly from the mouth of Beijiang County Sheriff as Song Qinghe said, it is basically a rush down, and the officials in Langyuan below will not be able to fool them.

"However, Zhang Yan can't directly appreciate this matter. It's better to take a detour and find a suitable opportunity to tell him. That way it won't appear abrupt, and let him remember it clearly."

Lin Zedong understood, smiled and flattered "Your Excellency" and slapped him.

Song Qinghe went on to say: "But it's a pity that he can't keep him. It's been a year now, and he will leave once the two-year period of the compulsory conscript expires. It's a pity.

But fortunately, there is still a good relationship left.In the future, it will be considered as an extra door for him. "

Song Qinghe looked at the unnamed booklet on the table, and his heart was even more burning.He secretly thought that Yubei Mountain was really the right place, could it be his blessed land?

……

Seven days later, Langyuan City.

Zhou Cang got up early in the morning. After washing, he changed into a military officer's robe, with a knife on his waist. Even though he hadn't fought the enemy for many years, he still had a lot of evil spirits on him. Now he is wearing this city guard His official robe is even more majestic.

"My lord, the carriage is ready, shall we start now?"

"Well, let's go."

Zhou Cang doesn't like riding a carriage very much, it's too slow, so it's better to ride a horse.But today he was going to the city, his status made it better for him to choose a carriage instead.

In fact, the city guards usually stay in the camps outside the city, and they don't have much time to go to the city for business.And after all, Zhou Cang was not on business today, but was doing a private matter under the guise of business, or helping an old friend with a private matter.

After entering the city, all the way to the west, the shops along the road can tell that the west side of the city is not a place for rich people to stay.

"My lord, Zhuzui Lane is just ahead. The road over there is too narrow for cars to get in. See if you can call that family member out to listen..."

Before the adjutant finished speaking, he was interrupted by Zhou Cang who came down from the car and said: "Since we are almost here, we must go in and sit down. Let's go, we can walk."

"It's an adult!"

Right now, two personal guards opened the way, followed by two arch guards, and the adjutant followed to lead the way. The group of people on the street crushed the passers-by with their heads down and did not dare to look around.Waiting for Zhou Cang and his party to pass by, he turned his head and looked curiously, guessing why these soldiers came to Zhuzui Lane?

The alley is not very dirty, but the road is really narrow, only two people can walk side by side in the alley, and if there is one more person, they can only stagger sideways.

It was the busy time in the morning, and many doors were open, and the people inside were also busy going out to earn a living, but when they looked up, they startled themselves, and quickly retreated back into the door, looking at the whole body with puzzled and curious eyes. Zhou Cang and his party in Wupao walked by.

"These people are city guards? Those in the middle are officials?"

"That's the city guard! The leader of a thousand people! The biggest official among our soldiers in Langyuan!"

"Hey! Why is such a big official coming to our Zhuzui Alley?"

"I don't know. Hey, stop! Isn't that Zhang Shun's house?"

"I heard before that Zhang Yan, the youngest son of the Zhang family, was dispatched to the frontier army to dare to die. In the end, he was not only acquitted of his crimes, but also got credit. He returned in exchange for two pieces of fertile land. I didn't believe it at first, but it seems that this battle is also aimed at Zhang Yan. Right? After all, aren’t city guards also members of the army?”

"Hiss, no way? Isn't the Zhang family amazing?"

The neighbors in the alley are familiar with each other. It is impossible to hide who beats the child, whose husband and wife have conflicts, and who even has a good meal.The Zhang family committed the crime of beheading before, and everyone didn't want to see it, but who would have thought how long it would be?Even a big man like the city guard came to the door in person. Could there be such a strange thing in the world? !

Chapter 31 Days

The Zhang family was not considered an old resident in Zhuzui Lane. They didn't even live in the west city more than a year ago, but lived in the north of the city, where they belonged to the well-to-do families, and they basically lived in complete sets of houses.

Later, the family was in trouble and the family situation collapsed. In desperation, they sold the house together and changed to Zhuzui Lane in Xicheng to live.

Life in Zhuzui Lane was not stable for the Zhang family.

First of all, the family is short of labor, relying on the handicrafts of the old mother and Zhang Huiyuan, the money that can be exchanged is not much, plus the cost of decocting medicine, the family has been consuming what is left after selling the house.

And although the surrounding neighbors are not hateful, they are not friendly to their family either.It's not that the residents in Zhuzui Alley are not good people, on the contrary, many of them are actually good people, and it is precisely because they are good people that they dislike the Zhang family who has a beheaded one.Because the Zhang family is "bad people" in their eyes.

Even a lot of bums would speak ill at each other at the door of Zhang's house, or spout obscenities at Zhang Huiyuan, the youngest sister of Zhang's family.

However, the unexpected good news aroused a glimmer of hope in the Zhang family in the sinking life.The second son of their family, Zhang Yan, who was assigned to the frontier army and escaped death, was miraculously cleared of his serious crimes in just a few months, and because of his outstanding military exploits, he received a forced conscript order from the frontier army. in the hands of the family.

With land property, this will undoubtedly bring the Zhang family back to the status of "landlords". Although the two fertile fields are not very rich, they will definitely make the family's mouths full and warm.Hire someone to take care of the fields, and as long as you get through a year and grow up in the next year, life will gradually get better.

The most important thing is that the family finally has a male family. The second child, Zhang Yan, will be back in more than a year. At that time, what hurdles will the family have to overcome?

With hope, the immediate difficulties will no longer make people feel tormented.Even the old mother smiled more, and her body became stronger.Even the eldest son Zhang Shun, who had been depressed for many years, began to offer some small favors on a rare occasion, and he no longer looked lifeless all day long.

But good days, but many hardships.

Not long after the Zhang family got the fertile land, those friends of Zhang Yan who had been far away after the disaster of the Zhang family came together again and said that they could find a way to redeem one of the two confiscated shops before. , As long as you sell the two new fields in your hand, you can talk about it.He also said that with the shop, Zhang Yan will be able to do things when he comes back in the future, so he won't be idle.

Can the Zhang family still see the faces of these people clearly?After refusing, they did not let these people leave. Instead, they came to harass Zhang Huiyuan every few days, and even stopped Zhang Huiyuan on the way out to pester her, knocked over Zhang Huiyuan's embroidery, or even destroyed the medicine bought for Zhang's mother.

If it weren't for the fact that many people in Zhuzui Lane couldn't bear to bully people like this, there would always be people shouting, those people would have done even more egregious things.

Zhang Huiyuan kept many things in her heart and did not tell her mother and elder brother at home.But she didn't know how long she could resist. She was also afraid, but she would only cry when she was covered in bed late at night, and the rest of the time she acted tougher than her husband.

Zhang Huiyuan didn't sleep well last night, and she didn't fall asleep until late at night, just to catch up with the day before yesterday's work, which was to be handed over to the embroidery workshop this morning.After this order is settled, even if my mother's medicine money has been settled this month, she can still cut two catties of fat to prescribe meat for the family.

In the morning, she drank a bowl of rice soup and ate a piece of dry biscuit. After packing up her things, Zhang Huiyuan greeted her mother and elder brother and was about to go out, but when she was about to open the door, she heard a knock on the door, which made Zhang Huiyuan's expression very ugly.

"Little sister, push me over, I'm going to fight them today!" The elder brother Zhang Shun's eyes were red, and he tightly held a short knife that he didn't know when he hid on his body, with indescribable anger like that.

"Shun! What are you doing! Put down the knife! If you have another accident, what will you ask mom to do? You are so confused!"

"Brother, don't be like this. Although they are hateful, I can still handle them. Can they still eat me? Let's talk about everything after the second brother comes back." While talking, Zhang Huiyuan sighed and regained his energy.

"Yuanyuan, go and open the door, maybe it's not those people, it doesn't sound like it." The old mother's eyes are not very good, but her ears are good, and she is more sensitive than others. She doesn't remember those bastards knocking on the door so politely when they come. I kicked it with my foot, bang bang bang as if I was going to tear down the door.

After being reminded by their mother, both Zhang Shun and Zhang Huiyuan came to their senses. They really don't seem like those bastards?

Zhang Shun put away the short knife, but he was also on guard, hiding his hands in his arms and didn't let go of the handle of the knife.

Zhang Huiyuan took a deep breath, and opened the door. It was not those disgusting white faces, but a dark and fierce man's face, followed by an oppressive martial robe, and that smell that made Zhang Huiyuan unable to stop. retreat momentum.

Is it from the army?Or Master Warrior? !

"You, you..."

"Is it Zhang Yan's home?"

Just when Zhang Huiyuan was a little at a loss, a slightly kind question sounded from outside the door, and then the vicious man in front of him turned sideways to make way for Zhang Huiyuan, only to see that the questioner was also wearing a military robe, and he looked like a high-ranking official. look.

She wanted to talk, but Zhang Huiyuan was too nervous due to the pressure on the other party. How could she cope with such a character at such a young age?He just nodded stiffly, indicating that the other party did not find the wrong place.

"This is Mr. Zhou, the city guard of Langyuan City. He is here to visit you this time, and he also brought Zhang Yan's family letter." The adjutant followed behind and introduced the Zhang family.Although he tried his best to calm down his tone, he still sounded habitually blunt.

The three members of the Zhang family were dumbfounded when they heard that it was a big man like the city guard officer who came.In the end, it was the old mother Wang Lanping who came to her senses first, pulled her daughter to kneel on the ground to salute, and said respectfully: "Caomin Zhang Wang pays his respects to the lord! The little girl is young, and the eldest son has a handicap. If you neglect the adults, please punish the grassmen." There is no way to teach."

"Hehe, Mrs. Zhang Wang got up to speak. I was entrusted by someone to come here to visit your family to see if you need care. Secondly, I also handed over a letter from Zhang Yan's family to make you feel at ease."

Compared with his adjutant, Zhou Cang obviously paid more attention to the Zhang family, with a smile on his face, and his words were full of kindness.

There is no other reason. In the letter Zhou Cang received from Lin Zedong, he clearly stated that Zhang Yan, the second son of the Zhang family, was not simple. It has been cleared, and it is likely to return to Langyuan in the future. It is better for Zhou Cang to send charcoal in the snow than to add flowers in the future, right?Besides, how much effort would it take Zhou Cang to take care of the old and weak Zhang family?It's just a matter of greeting.

Chapter 32

As soon as Zhou Cang entered the door, he could see that the life of the Zhang family was difficult. There was no decoration in the house, and there was nothing in the main room except tables and benches.Although the rice soup and dry biscuits on the table can also fill the stomach, they are the simplest.

Of course, the life of the Zhang family is not "good" or "miserable".

After asking a few simple questions, and knowing the source of the Zhang family's livelihood, Zhou Cang was thinking about how to help the other party and get a favor.

But at this moment, there was noise outside, and the two guards guarding the door caught four thieves who kept looking at Zhang's house. Those people were slapped twice and shouted to Zhou Cang who was in the house.

"Oh? Are you looking for trouble?" Zhou Cang was quite surprised. The Zhang family is old, weak and poor, how can someone come to ask for trouble?But after thinking about it, he remembered that the Zhang family seemed to have only obtained two pieces of fertile land, so he frowned, wouldn't he be so deceitful?

So Zhou Cang looked at the old woman Wang Lanping sitting in front of him, and asked with a smile: "Mr. Zhang Wang, you should know those people outside, right? Why did you come to the door early in the morning to make trouble? Now my official I came here to take care of you all, if you have any troubles, you can tell me, and I can help you a little bit."

It wasn't Zhou Cang Tuo Da, even though he couldn't interfere in government affairs in the whole Langyuan City, he was worthy of a thousand soldiers in his hand.Not to mention bullying anyone, at least it is possible to protect a family of three, old and weak. He doesn't believe that there is anyone in the city who can compete with him in this kind of thing.And this is also a great opportunity for him to form a good relationship with the Zhang family.

Wang Lanping didn't say it immediately, but was obviously hesitating.Even grabbing the daughter Zhang Huiyuan next to her, she didn't let her speak in a hurry.

Compared with her daughter, Wang Lanping thinks more.She was worried that she might not be able to change the matter if she said it out. What if Master Zhou just said something polite?If he offends those bastards outside, and this Mr. Zhou doesn't take care of him wholeheartedly, wouldn't the Zhang family be in a worse situation?

Seeing Wang Lanping's actions and expressions, how could Zhou Cang fail to guess the other party's worries.So he laughed and said: "Zhang Yan has made great achievements in Yubei Mountain many times, and he is highly regarded by General Song Qinghe, and he has an equal relationship with Lin Zedong, the general manager of Youtanqi. And I am an old friend of Lin Zedong. This time I came here to see you also entrusted by my old friend. I, Zhou Cang, am the first person to be loyal, and I am entrusted with loyalty, how can I deal with you superficially? Otherwise, how can I see my old friend? ?”

Warriors value righteousness, Zhou Cang's words are very serious.

Wang Lanping opened her mouth, but she was still afraid.But the hand holding her daughter Zhang Huiyuan loosened.So Zhang Huiyuan hurriedly told Zhou Cang about the recent troubles at home. From Zhang Huiyuan's point of view, now that there are such big officials helping her family decide, how could she be afraid of those bastards outside?