Astral Apostle

  Anlin Mansion, the back hall of the mansion.

  The officials from the state government gathered outside the house, anxiously waiting for the results of the prefect’s treatment.

   Finally, the gray-bearded old man came out with a medicine box, and the officials of the large and small state capitals who were waiting around immediately surrounded him.

   "How is Lord Lin's injury?"

   A prefect confidant asked impatiently.

The old man shook his head and said helplessly: "The old man saved the life of the prefect for the time being, but he can only breathe a sigh of relief, and I don't know when I will wake up. I have left two prescriptions, one for decoction and one for external use. After ten days and a half months, my life will be fine... but, my arm is disabled, and the old man can't do anything."

   Hearing this, everyone rushed into the room to check the situation.

   As soon as I entered the house, the strong and pungent smell of medicine rushed to my face.

I saw Lin Zhifu lying on the bed with his eyes closed, his face pale, a wet towel on his forehead, a splint tied to his broken leg, and a broken right arm at the elbow. Hemostasis scattered, the injury was barely under control.

   Seeing this scene, all the officials took a step, and their faces showed heavy expressions, as if they were all in grief, but in fact they had their own thoughts.

   Lin Zhifu, as a disciple of Qin Xiang, naturally has many people who cling to him, but now he has suffered this disaster, lost his arm, and his career has ended.

  Many officials secretly joined him. In addition to being sad, they were anxious about who to climb after losing their backers.

   The officials who did not deal with them were secretly delighted and pretended to be sad, while others had flickering eyes and scheming.

   A confidant of the prefect was not reconciled, and asked the old man, "You are a famous doctor in Anlin Prefecture, so you really can't continue the broken arm?"

   The old man smiled bitterly and said helplessly:

   "This lord, even though he is old enough to assemble bones, he doesn't know how to reconnect his limbs. With such medical skills, there are only three people in the folk except the imperial doctor, as far as I know..."

   The prefect's confidant suddenly lit up and hurriedly asked, "Who are these three?"

Lao Langzhong had no choice but to answer: "'Golden Needle Langzhong' Sun Boqing, 'Wonderful Hand' Zhang Jinduan, 'Qing Sanzheng' Ge Tong... It's just that none of them practice medicine in Jingzhou, even if they are called in the future, it will be useless. not up."

   Hearing this, the prefect’s confidant died.

   At this moment, an official next to him coughed and moved away from the topic, and said solemnly:

"The prefect of a place was maimed by the green forest gangster. This is no trivial matter. It will definitely shock the government and the public. It is necessary to write an official document as soon as possible and send it to Beijing with 100,000 fires. In addition, this Chen Feng's crime is extremely heinous and maddened. , send officials to report to the Luhe prefectures, and post them along the road, this person will be arrested and brought to justice!"

   Hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.

   No matter whether the prefect survives or not, there must be an explanation for this matter, and the thieves who murdered the court officials must not be let go.

   is not only about the majesty of the government, but also the officials present are afraid that they will follow in their footsteps, and they are both afraid and angry.

This Chen Feng dared to injure an officer. One has two. Who knows if this thief will attack again in the future... The news that Lu House received the thief's iron spear has spread all over the prefecture. , bedridden, and these state officials are also secretly afraid.

  If this Chen Feng is not removed, they will also have trouble sleeping and eating. With such a murderer at large, everyone will only feel that officials are not living well.

At this time, an official rolled his eyes slightly and said solemnly: "When the prefect was killed, the military commander Deng Zhi was nearby, but he sat and watched the prefect was killed by the thieves, turned his head and fled, letting the thieves swagger away. It is obviously a crime against the guards, and must be severely punished! In my opinion, I will immediately shackle him, hold a court trial, and issue a rod to serve as an example!"

   "It makes sense, this Deng Zhi is about to escape, and he must not be spared!"

   Everyone nodded.

   The murder of the prefect has a lot to do with it. Someone must be responsible. Naturally, someone needs to take the blame. This Deng Zhi is completely delivered to the door, and it is not wrong in the eyes of many officials.

   Moreover, Deng Zhi made a bad start. If these warrior guards fled without fighting but were not blamed, who would protect their safety, so I had to use this typical knife.

  …

  Lu House.

  Since the day he received Zhou Jing's iron gun biography, Lu Ancheng fell ill, and the entire Lu family closed their doors to thank guests.

  In the mansion, people are all in a panic, and they are afraid. Fear will urge Yama to come to the mansion one day in the future, so that they will follow in the footsteps of the He Huang family.

   "The people in charge of the He Huang family have died in seven, seven, eight, eight, and they exist in name only. No one is in charge of the family business, and they will inevitably be eaten by others in the future."

   "Will my Lu family end up like this one day?"

  In the main hall, all the owners and staff gathered together, all looking worried.

   At this time, Lu Ancheng was sick in bed and did not come to discuss it. Everyone could only discuss on their own how to treat Zhou Jing's iron spear biography.

"Then if you don't catch Yama, he will hang on my head one day! These thieves don't even care about the prefect, how can they give up on me? I think we still split up the family property and run for our lives. go!"

   "No! If the head of the family is not here, how dare you talk about the separation of the family, and this matter is humiliating! It's better to move your family out of Anlin Mansion and go to other places to operate."

"It's absurd, my Lu family has several generations of family business, and its power is strong, how can I easily give it up? Besides, the strong dragon does not suppress the local snakes. When I give up the foundation and go to other prefectures, I will become a sweet pastry in the eyes of the local tyrants. I just want to scrape bones and flesh from my body, and I will never allow outsiders to stand firm! This Anlin mansion will be on strict guard after this incident, and the thieves may not dare to come back, I will hire more That's it for the nurses with high martial arts skills!"

  Many members of the Lu family held their own opinions and argued endlessly.

   At this moment, Lu Ancheng walked into the hall with a cane, trembling and trembling, his body was weak, and his whole person seemed to be ten years old.

   Everyone hurriedly shut their mouths and got up to welcome Lu Ancheng to sit on the throne.

Lu Ancheng took a seat, took a breath, looked around at everyone, and said slowly: "I have thought about it for the past few days. From now on, the weak will be strong. Money seeks to make a living. In addition, no matter whether the main family is divided, the males of each house cannot all live in the same state capital.”

   Everyone was shocked.

   Someone hurriedly advised:

   "Patriarch, how does this make it happen? My Lu family's foundation is split like this, no matter the main family or all parties, they are reduced to the same as ordinary wealthy households, and the grand situation of the family will not be the same as it used to be!"

  Lu Ancheng glared, propped up his weak body, and shouted angrily:

"The prefect is implicated by me and others, and now I don't know whether to live or die, the imperial court will definitely pursue it, and at the same time, there is that urging Yama to covet, and the collapse of my Lu family is right in front of my eyes! I don't know if the disaster is coming, and I still think about the prestige and power of the past, I really don't know whether to live or die! The reason for the division of the Lu family is to not be wiped out and continue. In the past, the wealth of the family can still benefit the descendants of the future, and no matter how bad it is, they can still be a rich family. In politics, business or buying land, there is still a chance to be on one side in the future!”

  Everyone was speechless, seeing that Master Lu had made up his mind, even if some people were unwilling, they could only obey.

  …

   Wujiazhuang.

   Wu Zheng has been staying here for a few days with dozens of Lu family servants.

   After coming back this time, he felt right and wrong.

  Every time he went back to his hometown, most of the villagers would greet him when they saw him, and the shops would give him some small items, and everyone was very friendly.

   But this time, Wu Zheng was stunned to find that his treatment was completely different. Walking in the village, he would be alerted and disgusted by the villager at any time. Almost everyone ignored him, and he became an unwelcome person.

   "Sure enough, they are a group of ungrateful people."

  While secretly resentful, Wu Zheng did not forget to do his business, and brought people back to Wujia Zhuangzi as a place to stay.

   However, almost all the objects in the home were removed, and the family care homes were scattered, leaving only a few loyal housekeepers and servants to protect the family members.

  The local village elders and wealthy households knew that the Wu family had children who could be in charge in the prefecture, so they did not embarrass the Wu family, but they did not stop the villagers from looting the Wu family.

   Wu Zheng felt that this was not necessarily a good intention, because he found that the rich and old townspeople who used to flatter and please their faces, now see him, they are all smiles, but they look meaningful.

  The household items were evenly divided by the villager. Even if Wu Zheng was angry, he would not be able to get it back for a while, so he had to leave it alone.

   During this period of time, he mainly visited the property situation, and found that his fertile fields were all occupied by the villagers. He went to the door to ask the sellers’ land deeds in the hands of these villagers as evidence, but was almost surrounded by the villagers.

  Fortunately, he was guarded by the family of the Lu family, and the villager did not dare to do anything to him, so he was safe from danger.

  The buyer's land deed was burnt to the ground, and he had to go to the county government office to make up for it. It was necessary to use some money to get involved, and I don't know if it would be hindered by others.

  The Butterfly Army on the Windowsill, Yuan Die is like a butterfly flying in a poem

   However, as soon as Wu Zheng thought that there was Master Lu behind him, he felt relieved and felt that this would happen.

   On this day, Wu Zheng was visiting the street with the family members of the Lu family when he heard the roar of horses’ hooves.

   Numerous villagers turned their heads and saw that a few official officers rode their horses into the village, then dismounted in front of the official government board set up in the village, took out a few official government board texts from their luggage, and posted them as notices.

   Immediately afterwards, a few officials sounded the gong, which attracted the surrounding villagers to look at them and shouted loudly:

   "The thief Chen Feng made a riot in the Anlin Mansion, wounded officials of the court, massacred the rich and tyrannical gentry, and trampled on the king's law. The crime cannot be forgiven! If you see this person, you must report it to the yamen, and you can get your own reward!"

  Tani Boring

   Wu was literate, and when he leaned over to read the list, he knew at a glance that it was a sea capture document.

The    list contains the specific deeds of Chen Feng, but omits the details of the prefect's serious injuries, mainly emphasizing that he killed the second family of He and Huang, as well as Kuangyan who said that he would kill the other two wealthy families in the future, next to the portrait.

   Wu Zheng was shocked when he saw the name of the Lu family in the list. After reading it carefully, he secretly rejoiced that it was not the Lu family who suffered, and couldn't help but feel fear.

  If the Lu family is removed, then his last backer will be gone, and the family property will never be taken back.

   "By the way, isn't this Chen Feng the thief who killed me in Wujiazhuang? How dare this person make a riot in the prefecture, even the court officials?!"

   Wu Zheng felt his mouth dry and his heart beating wildly.

  The death of his relatives in Zhou Jing's hands resulted in his family property being taken away. Naturally, he had hatred in his heart, but more of it was fear... How could a white body with no power to tie a chicken, how could it be good to meet a strong man? Wu Zheng was glad more than once that he was studying in the state capital and never went home.

   Moreover, Wu Zheng thought about it a long time ago, and thought that for himself, thinking about revenge before becoming famous would only be a distraction, and getting famous is the most important thing in life.

   As long as you become an official, you will have power, and revenge will naturally be a problem, and you don’t have to worry about your life, which is much more cost-effective.

   just had a reason to keep filial piety. He wanted to devote himself to studying hard when he got home, and took this opportunity to study his knowledge and ignore other things.

   However, seeing Zhou Jing's deeds that even the imperial officials dared to fight, Wu Zheng couldn't help being terrified.

   With an official body, he is protected by the law of the king, and should be respected by others, but how dare such a grass-roots person start.

   Can't get privileges, different from the grass-roots, superior to others, so why should you study the examiner?

   If you become an official in the future and want to go to trouble with such thieves, your life will still be threatened... Then why risk such a lowly muddy leg?

   After all, if it is really difficult to get into the fame, then there will be a broad prospect, and a life of prosperity is just around the corner...

   Wu Zheng's mind was in chaos, and heaven and man were at war.

   Subconsciously, he has no urgency for revenge, and his fear of Chen Feng has deepened.

  …

   Zhou Jing and his party were far away from Anlin Mansion when the state officials were posting documents for sea arrest everywhere.

   After rushing for a few days and confirming that there are no state chasing troops behind, the talents finally stopped in a forest, but they separated.

   The leader of Tianwangzhai wanted to return to the north, while Li Chun and others wanted to return to Hongyun Mountain. Since the situation was safe, it was time to part.

   "It's a joy in my life to be able to meet all the heroes and do things like this together. Unfortunately, I've waited for a long time to leave the village, and now I'm going back to the north."

   Xiang Tianjie clenched his fists to the crowd with a solemn tone.

   Li Chun also folded his hands and said: "Alas, once we meet, we must part."

   Xiang Tianjie smiled and said politely, then turned to look at Guo Haishen and said solemnly:

   "Brother Guo, if you were persecuted by the government, why don't you go with me and sit on the top spot in my Tianwangzhai, and then drink and eat meat in large gulps, wouldn't it be fun?"

   He asked himself that this trip had rescued Guo Haishen. With kindness, the other party should not refuse.

   However, Guo Haishen hesitated for a while, but shook his head and said with guilt:

   "You leaders rescued me from the prison, and you are so kind. Guo feels deeply in his heart. He should have agreed to join you in the mountains, but now I have another reason... Alas, please forgive Guo for not being able to go north with you."

   Xiang Tianjie was taken aback and asked, "Brother Guo, is there anything you haven't done yet?"

  Guo Haishen nodded, looked at Zhou Jing beside him, his tone was powerful:

"Brother Chen committed such a major case for me, and the imperial court will hold grudges and lead to revenge. The imperial court will most likely send troops to hunt them down in the near future. Brother Chen is in a dangerous situation. I can no longer leave him alone. I have made up my mind to go with Brother Chen. Yes, even if you risk your life, you must protect him. If there is a chasing soldier, I and Brother Chen will meet the enemy side by side, advance and retreat together, and live and die together!"

   He consciously owed a great debt, and when Zhou Jing was not in a safe situation, he did not intend to leave Zhou Jing.

  Although he hasn't sworn in on the road yet, Guo Haishen only felt that he and Zhou Jing were in sympathy, and he had already made up his mind to recognize this brother.

   Hearing the words, Xiang Tianjie immediately looked at Zhou Jing and persuaded:

"Brother Chen, if you hurt an official of the imperial court, you will be retaliated against. Because the south of the incident is the most sought after, but the north is completely different. Brother, why don't you follow us all the way north and join us in Tianwangzhai? Then you don't have to worry about it at all. The imperial court pursues soldiers."

The voice of    fell, and many leaders of Tianwangzhai brightened up and warmly invited them together.

   They admired Zhou Jing's martial arts and heroic behavior, and wanted to live under the same roof and get closer in the future.

   Upon seeing this, Li Chun couldn't sit still, hurried to talk, and said to Zhou Jing:

   "Brother Chen's heroic behavior, I also admire in my heart. Although Hongyun Mountain is a small village, I am willing to protect my brother. I sincerely invite my brother to come to my Hongyun Mountain to rest and rest."

  Although Hongyun Mountain is only a small shrimp compared to Tianwangzhai, he can only come out and compete.

  Received two invitations at the same time, Zhou Jing pondered for two seconds, and said:

"I understand the thoughts of the leaders of Tianwangzhai. It's just that Brother Li Chun and I have known each other earlier and have agreed to go to Hongyun Mountain for a talk, and I have no plans to leave the south at the moment, so I can only refuse your kindness. However, in the future, I will I will go to the north, visit the brothers in the Tianwangzhai, and enjoy the wine."

   He plans to go to Hongyun Mountain. One is that the journey is relatively short, but it is too far to go to the north. Second, there are few things in Xiaozhai and there are many people in Dazhai. Next, he needs a more leisurely environment to improve his strength. Hongyun Mountain is relatively suitable.

   As for the court dispatching troops... At least you have to know where he is. It is difficult for a small group to reveal Xingzang.

   Hearing this, Li Chun was overjoyed immediately.

   Xiang Tianjie was depressed.

   In this wave of saving people, Guo Haishen was supposed to join the team, but he didn't expect to be abducted by a Chen Feng who came out halfway...

   However, the other party's reason was justified, and Xiang Tianjie couldn't refute it, so he had no choice but to accept the reality.

   However, listening to Zhou Jing's meaning, he just went to Hongyun Mountain to settle down, not to join the team. Xiang Tianjie felt a lot better. He felt that Zhou Jing might still work in different cottages in the future, and his own Tianwangzhai had a good chance.

  Thinking of this, Xiang Tianjie let go of his emotions and said:

   "Okay, that brother be careful all the way. When I go back to the north on this trip, I will definitely inform the leader of the mountain about Brother Chen's act of loyalty, and spread it all over the green forest, so that everyone in the world can know that brother is a hero of the green forest!"

   He still wanted to have a good relationship with Zhou Jing, and he made up his mind to make Zhou Jing famous. With such a behemoth as his Tianwangzhai to testify on the road, it would definitely make this matter a sensation in the green forest.

   Zhou Jing also responded with clasped fists and did not refuse.

At this time, Gao Yun opened his mouth and said regretfully, "Brother, I can't be with you anymore. Although I have never reported my family's troubles in the south this time, but to be careful, I plan to go back to the north to take care of my family and settle down there. Other places. If I have free time in the future, I will come back to my brother to drink and discuss martial arts."

   "Okay, I'm waiting for my brother."

   Zhou Jing nodded.

   At this time, Li Chun looked at Fang Zhen who was beside him and smiled:

   "Brother Fang, what are your plans?"

  Fang Zhen shrugged and said without hesitation, "I'm a loose person who travels the world. Wherever my brother goes, I will go."

   "Okay, it's a pleasure to have brothers in company."

   Zhou Jing smiled heartily upon hearing this.

   Li Chun became more and more happy. This wave of invitations to Zhou Jing, including Guo Haishen and Fang Zhen, went up the mountain together. It was a buy one get two free.

   After some talk, everyone in Tianwangzhai and Gao Yun decided to go north.

The new gang composed of Zhou Jing, Guo Haishen, and Fang Zhen planned to follow Li Chun all the way to Hongyun Mountain, temporarily staying to see the attitude of the court. Zhang San and the other five naturally followed.

   Everyone indicated their whereabouts, and the group immediately split into two.

   looked at each other, everyone looked solemn, raised their hands and clasped their fists:

   "The rivers and lakes are far away, the mountains are high and the rivers are long, and there are duckweeds in the world. There are always gatherings and dispersal. I just hope that when the road and the left side meet in the future, I can still have a drink with you heroes!"

   Both sides are from the green forest, and neither of them is squeamish. In this forest, they solemnly clasped their fists to say goodbye and said goodbye.

   Immediately, the two groups separated on the spot, each went their own way, and gradually drifted away from back to back.