Peach and plum spring breeze and a glass of wine

At the road pavilion, the embroidered clothes guard goes up to the right.

A man on a horse galloped to the gate on the right, turned over and dismounted.

The gatekeeper immediately pressed his knife and stepped forward to ask. Before he could say anything, the visitor took out a silver waist plate with the words Beizhen Fusi engraved on it from his waist and waved it in front of the gatekeeper.

The gatekeeper immediately clasped his hands and saluted: Greetings, sir.

The visitor put away his badge: Where is Mr. Fang Kefang?

Gatekeeper: Return to your lord, Lord Fang is on duty right now.

The visitor immediately strode towards the door: Quickly lead a certain family to see Mr. Fang. A certain family has urgent matters that need to be reported to Mr. Fang immediately...

The strong guard guarding the gate caught up with the man and said, Your Majesty, please bear with me.

The visitor gasped and said, It's about your Mr. Yang.

The guard warrior immediately turned around and pulled the healthy horse under the steps, which was still breathing heavily: Quick, sir, get on the horse quickly. I will take you to see Lord Fang right now!

Visitor:...

The gatekeeper slapped his thigh: What are you still waiting for? Get on your horse, we don't have that many rules on the right!

Visitor: ‘You’re lying, you just wanted to report it first! ’

He was still hesitating, but the gatekeeper had already grabbed the stirrup and pushed the attacker directly in front of the strong horse.

The visitor had no choice but to mount the strong horse reluctantly, and the gatekeeper grabbed the reins and galloped towards the gate.

Da da da……

In the lobby of Deputy Qianhu's mansion, Fang Ke, who was immersed in his official duties, raised his head and looked out the door in confusion, thinking to himself: 'What bastard is so unruly that he rides his horse to the mansion...'

Fang, Master Fang.

The gatekeeper ran into the public house panting, clasped his hands and said: Here comes home, home, someone is here. They say they have urgent matters related to Mr. Yang that they want to report to you!

Fang Ke immediately put down the brush in his hand, stood up and grabbed the gilt oxtail knife on the weapon rack, and walked quickly down the hall: Go immediately to notify the first and second companies to assemble, put on casual clothes, prepare the horses... Come and live!

Here!

The gatekeeper turned around and ran away, passing by the 100 households of the Beizhen Prefecture who had tied up their horses and came through the door.

The 100 households of Beizhen Prefecture glanced at his running back in confusion, and turned around to salute Fang Ke in the hall... The prison ox uniform and the gilded ox-tail knife were so easy to identify.

My brother, there is no need to be polite!

Fang Ke waved his hand to stop the visitor from saluting, and strode towards the gate with his oxtail knife in hand: Time is urgent, let's talk as we walk!

Visitor:? ? ?

Fang Ke did not give him a chance to ask questions, and continued: Let me guess, Mr. Shen will ask you to come over in advance to explain that it is definitely not our embroidery guards who are responsible for arresting my Mr. Yang this time. Since it is not us, The embroidered clothes guards are definitely not from the West Factory. The officials will definitely not let outsiders take the lead in this kind of thing... then it can only be the East Factory!

The visitor looked at Fang Ke with an expression as if he had seen a ghost.

Fang Ke glanced at him and suddenly realized: Oh? More than that? Also add the three law divisions? That's right. After all, Mr. Yang is the fake Qianhu of our embroidery guard. We don't let people from the six gates come to run errands. I can't stop the mouths of those big shots in the court who have nothing to do... What are you doing standing there in a daze? Talk!

The visitor touched his face, with a look of doubt on his face: Your Excellency, please tell me to tell Mr. Fang that the operation to capture the imperial convict Yang Erlang will be carried out by the governor of the East Factory, Eunuch Huang, to arrest the West Factory, The Xiuyi Guards, the Ministry of Punishment, the Inspectorate, and the Dali Temple sent their best personnel to arrest Yang Erlang and bring him to justice. Within three months, they would see Yang Erlang alive and his body... Dongchang's fan should be brought to justice. Behind me, I'll be here in a moment!

Fang Ke frowned, rubbed the handle of the knife in his hand, and said in a deep voice: What did you just say? Repeat it again!

The visitor cleared his throat and repeated the words that his commanding officer ordered him to convey to Fang Ke.

When Fang Ke heard Yang Erlang three times in a row, his brows suddenly relaxed: Are these Lord Shen's original words? Not a single word changed?

The visitor nodded: Not a word has been changed!

Fang Ke couldn't help but raise the corner of his lips, and stretched out his hand to summon a strongman: Everything else we have on the right is not as good as at home, except that the food is a little better... You have worked hard along the way, eat more, and I will give it to you later. Receive the wind.”

After saying that, he pressed the oxtail knife and passed through a moon gate.

The next second, a large number of capable figures wearing all kinds of messy clothes poured out from both sides, drowning Fang Ke's back in the blink of an eye.

When the visitor looked at this scene, goosebumps appeared inexplicably on his body.

He rubbed his neck vigorously, and thought to himself with a low heart: 'This place on the right... is a bit evil! ’

…

Just in time for dinner, the Yuelai Inn was full as usual.

Liu Mang was sitting in the corner of the front hall, shouting loudly with his mouth full of oil: Er Niu, come back, I'll give you two kilograms of pork head meat, and I'll credit it to your new owner's account.

A regular customer heard his shouts and jokingly said: No wonder the little brother refuses to show his head. With the way you eat, this inn will have to be returned to your old Liu family sooner or later.

Hahaha……

The diners burst into laughter.

What happened to eating him?

Liu Mang angrily banged the bowl with his chopsticks and shouted loudly: That guy bought an inn, and he went out with Zhang Mazi and Daxia Zhang to live happily. Our family of three ran the inn for him without even getting paid, and we ate a few pounds from him. Pork head meat is a bargain for him!

When he said it later, he couldn't help but laugh.

The diners in the front hall immediately laughed even louder.

The old shopkeeper standing behind the counter glared at him and laughed when he lowered his head...

The front hall was immediately filled with a cheerful atmosphere.

This is the information lag.

When Jiangsu, Zhejiang and the imperial court were already undercurrent over Yang Erlang's assassination of Prince Ning.

Lu Ting is still running around and cheering for the heroic achievements in the Battle of Nanshawan...

Everyone knows that Zhang Mazi is Yang Erlang, and Yang Erlang is Zhang Mazi.

But in Luting, everyone still prefers to call Yang Erlang Zhang Mazi.

As for Yang Ge, the people in Luting County defaulted to him as the younger brother of Zhang Mazi and Daxia Zhang, and some even jokingly called him Yang Sanlang.

Although the old fisherman's appearance before his death was of little use to people with high enough status and well-informed information, it was enough for ordinary people.

Of course, this may also be because people don’t want to believe that a top figure who is famous all over the country and has flourished in the imperial court will be reduced to serving dishes in an ordinary inn...

Taking advantage of this trend, Liu Mang spread the word about Yang Ge's purchase of Yuelai Inn.

When the people in Luting heard the news, they felt it was more reasonable... When one person achieves enlightenment, chickens and dogs ascend to heaven. What kind of person is that hero Zhang? How could his little brother continue to serve others plates?

Since the news spread, Yuelai Inn will always be full as long as it welcomes guests, no matter at noon or in the evening.

The old shopkeeper was so happy that his waist was no longer sore and his legs were no longer painful. He stood behind the counter in high spirits every day and was so happy that he couldn't even see his teeth...

When the room was busy, Fang Ke, dressed like a rich man, entered the room. After declining the old shopkeeper and Zhang Erniu who came to greet the guests, he went straight to Liu Mang in the corner.

Liu Mang stared at him in confusion for two seconds, and quickly recognized him: You are Fang, Fang Da...

The two of them worked together for several days on the funeral of the old fisherman. Naturally, he recognized Fang Ke, but only later did he learn from Yang Ge that Fang Ke was the deputy Qianhu of Shangyou.

Master Liu has a good memory, and I am none other than Fang Daniu!

Fang Ke cupped his fists and raised his hands with a smile on his face, interrupting Liu Mang's words. He sat down next to Liu Mang and lowered his voice and said: We are all members of our own family, let alone adults... I'll cut the story short, something happened. Yes, you must follow me immediately!

Liu Mang quickly put down his chopsticks: What happened?

Fang Keyan replied concisely and concisely: Master Yang killed Prince Ning in Jiangsu and Zhejiang. The imperial court appointed Dongchang to lead various yamen to arrest Master Yang and bring him to justice. Dongchang has no friendship with Master Yang and has always been ruthless and unscrupulous in doing things. They will definitely take advantage of you. Go investigate and threaten Mr. Yang... When I returned from Jiangsu and Zhejiang, Mr. Yang repeatedly asked me to take care of you and the old shopkeeper. Please trust me, I will properly arrange for you and prevent people from Dongchang from finding you.

Liu Mang was shocked by his words: Didn't that guy go south to kill Japanese pirates? How could he kill a vassal king?

Fang Ke replied: Prince Ning is the mastermind behind those Japanese pirates... Well, time is running out, let's hurry up, the people from Dongchang will be here soon, don't worry, as long as you and the old shopkeeper don't have any trouble, It’s okay, those dead eunuchs can’t do anything to Master Yang!”

Wait, wait, don't panic, don't panic...

Liu Mang was so confused that he tried to calm down and grasp the key points of the matter.

Fang Ke: Any more questions?

Liu Mang: By the way, my wife!

Fang Ke: I have sent people to pick up the Liu family's sister-in-law and Deng Butcher's family.

Liu Mang: By the way, there's also Xiao Huang...

Fang Ke: I also sent someone to pick him up.

Liu Mang stood up suddenly: Then why are you still standing there? Let's go!

Fang Ke raised his chin towards the counter: You think of a way, don't scare the old man.

Liu Mang tightened his belt: It's easy to say, look at me!

After saying that, under Fang Ke's suspicious eyes, he strode towards the counter with his head held high.

Then, the old shopkeeper put down his brush, grabbed his broom and chased Liu Mang out.

The corners of Fang Ke's mouth twitched, and he stood up and quickly caught up with the two men.

After a while, Fang Ke, who had changed into a short jacket made of coarse cloth, drove a simple ox cart in person and drove in a circle to the east city gate.

Several figures were hidden on the eaves on both sides of the street, watching the carriage go away...

As soon as the bullock cart crossed the moat, it was blocked by a group of men in brocade clothes.

Xu.

Fang Ke reined in the reins and looked at the more than twenty men in brocade clothes with beardless faces and sinister eyebrows with a puzzled expression.

Deputy Fang Qianhu is really loyal.

An enchanting eunuch who was as handsome as a woman, with rosy lips, white face and no Adam's apple, and a well-fitting black brocade dress with a few graceful peonies embroidered on her chest, slowly emerged from the crowd.

He was smiling all over his face, but his eyes were as cold as ice and snow. As he walked forward slowly, he took off the deerskin gloves on his hands and gently pressed them on the sword on his waist: The imperial court has issued a sea fishing document and offered a reward of silver. One hundred thousand taels were spent to arrest the imperial convict Yang Erlang and bring him to justice, yet Deputy Fang Qianhu still protected Yang Erlang’s relatives and friends like this... The Za family is really worried about the family traditions and family traditions of your embroidered guards!

Fang Ke frowned, and the confusion on his face became more and more profound: You are...

The enchanting eunuch looked at the ox cart behind him and suddenly said with a smile: Why should Deputy Fang Qianhu ask questions knowingly? The miscellaneous family has shown up. Could it be that Deputy Fang Qianhu thought he had a chance to escape?

Miscellaneous family?

Fang Ke seemed to have grasped the key point, and suddenly realized: It turns out that it was several father-in-laws from Xichang who came to see me in person. I'm sorry for my clumsiness.

The demonic eunuch narrowed his eyes slightly, then smiled again and said: Instigating discord and pretending to be stupid will not help Qianhu's current situation.

Fang Ke: This official is ignorant. Why on earth did these father-in-laws prevent me from handling the case? Please explain clearly!

The demonic eunuch sighed softly when he heard this, waved his hand and said: I won't shed tears until I see the coffin...

When the eunuchs saw this, they immediately swarmed forward with their swords in hand.

Fang Ke didn't make any unnecessary moves.

But as soon as these eunuchs surrounded his ox cart, a large number of heavy and chaotic footsteps came from the city gate hole behind the ox cart.

The demonic eunuch frowned his two slender eyebrows, turned his body slightly and looked behind the oxcart. He saw hundreds of warriors in civilian clothes and embroidered clothes, rushing out of the city gate in darkness, holding bright swords in their hands. The oxtail knife was held in his hand so openly and unscrupulously.

With just one glance, a fierce, arrogant, and fearless aura rushed towards him.

He pulled back his head and looked at Fang Ke with increasingly cold eyes: What do you want to do?

Fang Ke's eyes also turned cold, and he smiled and said, It's what you want to do!

The demonic eunuch clasped his hands to the west and said, The Zajia family is the stall owner of Dongchang Yingbaili. My governor has given me an order. This time, the governor's factory guards and the Liumen team up to arrest the imperial convict Yang Erlang. I specially ordered the Zajia family to go first. Lu Ting, arrest a group of people related to Yang Erlang and bring them to justice. I hope Deputy Qianhu can understand the current affairs and not push himself into a dead end!

While he was talking, two hundred powerful men poured out of the city gate and surrounded more than twenty Dongchang eunuchs.

The heart-wrenching squeaking sound of the arrows as they were twisted onto the crossbow strings caused goosebumps to break out all over the bodies of the eunuchs from Dongchang. The handle of the knife in their hands was soaked with cold sweat within a few breaths, and they could hardly hold the knife firmly. .

oh……

Fang Ke responded with a long dragging voice, and then suddenly shouted with a gloomy expression: You just investigate the case and arrest the person. What are you doing to prevent me from going to the right office to handle the case? You ran away the suspect. Is your Dong Factory responsible?

Factory guards and factory guards always have Dongchang in front and Xiuyiwei behind, as if the court has clear laws that stipulate that Dongchang is superior to Xiuyiwei and Xiuyiwei is subordinate to Dongchang.

But in fact, according to the laws of the imperial court, there is no obvious distinction between Dongchang and Xiuyiwei, and there is no direct subordinate relationship.

Which of the two is superior and who is inferior, who is the master and who is the subordinate... It all depends on the two major institutions, who is stronger and who is more stubborn.

The reason why the world has the impression that Dongchang is superior to Xiuyiwei and that Xiuyiwei is subordinate to Dongchang is because several commanders of Xiuyiwei all worshiped the great eunuch who was the governor of Dongchang at that time. Under the sect, be a godson to others.

But this time the Commander of the Xiuyi Guards... If Shen Fa dares to accept a eunuch as his godfather, his family will have to break all three of his legs!

Even the immediate superiors don’t give in. Fang Ke and his subordinates certainly can’t give in!

What a rake!

Ying Baili sneered: How dare you protect the imperial convict Yang Erlang...

Whoosh.

A crossbow arrow flew past Ying Baili's cheek, blocking all the words he had yet to say. He instantly broke into a cold sweat, and his legs could not suppress the trembling.

These killing materials...

How dare they! ! !

Fang Ke was also angry. He glanced around and shouted: Which bastard shot the arrow? Are you tired of living? The father-in-law of Dongchang dares to shoot?

Hu Qiang squeezed his way out of the crowd with a sly look, nodded and bowed his head and replied: Sir, in my humble position, my hands are slippery for a while, and it is definitely not intentional. I must pay more attention to it in the future and promise to never let my hands slip again...

While he was replying, he quickly reloaded the arrows in the crossbow in his hand, then picked up the crossbow and aimed at Ying Baili.

Ying Baili:...

Fang Ke withdrew his gaze, clasped his hands to Ying Baili with an apologetic look on his face and said, Fang is not strict with me, and I am making Eunuch Ying laugh and laugh!

Ying Baili took a deep breath, suppressed the anger in his heart and said: Master Fang, this matter has been revealed to the world. The official Long Yan was furious and ordered that the living person should be seen and the dead body should be seen within three months. Don't It is said that you want to cover it up, even if your Master Shen, Commander Shen, comes in person, he would not dare to interfere with it, so why do you have to make fun of your own future and life?

Fang Ke: ‘You are lying, the news was clearly handed to me by our Lord Shen! ’

He pretended to have a confused expression on his face: Is there any misunderstanding here? Why can't I understand a word you say is clearly human?

Ying Baili couldn't control the anger in his heart and shouted loudly: Master Fang, are you still pretending to be stupid? Do you dare to say that the people sitting in the ox cart behind you are not the father and son of the Liu family of Yuelai Inn?

You mean them?

Fang Ke pointed to the car window curtains behind him, with a look of laughter on his face.

Ying Baili: Isn't it?

Fang Ke spread his hands like a bachelor: If you want to check my oxcart, you can get the documents. As long as you have them, whether they are official documents from my Beizhen Office or your Dongchang, I will recognize them!

The angry look on Ying Baili's face froze, and Zuo Gu said: I came in a hurry...

Fang Ke took back his hand: Then you can't blame me for not giving you a chance. The blame is that you are too sloppy in handling the case and have no future!

As he said this, he grabbed a whip and whipped it on the old ox pulling the cart, and was about to drive away in the ox cart.

Ying Baili quickly opened his arms but stood in front of the bullock cart: You can't leave!

Fang Ke frowned: Are you teaching me how to do things?

Zhizhi...

The sound of bow strings stirring up feathers and arrows became one again.

Ying Baili said quickly: The Za family has sent someone to get the documents. They will be back soon. They will be there soon!

Fang Ke hesitated for a few seconds, then sighed softly and said: Okay, then I will give you this opportunity... go back to the Yamen.

With that said, he turned the cow's head and walked towards the city gate.

Ying Baili waved his hand quickly and led a group of eunuchs to catch up, following step by step behind the bullock cart.

Two hundred warriors in embroidered clothes surrounded them and returned to the city together...

In the chaos of war, a small group of people quietly broke away from the large group of people, mingled among the people watching the excitement, and walked to the dock in a hurry.

On the pier, Wu Eryong and several confidants had been waiting for a long time. When they saw the visitor, they immediately went up to greet him: Master Gu, I have been waiting for a long time.

The leader was Gutong, who had just been promoted to Baihu not long ago. He turned sideways, revealing the old and young behind him: These are...

Wu Eryong: Young man, I know that the old shopkeeper, Mr. Liu, and young Wu Eryong, the manager of Huanwu Road Pavilion Pier, are polite!

Mr. Liu and his father quickly returned the favor with fists clasped.

Gu Tong: Have everything been arranged?

Wu Eryong: Don't worry, Mr. Gu, everything has been arranged. As long as we reach the water, we will be home. No one can touch the old shopkeeper and the others!

Gu Tong: Don't be careless!

Wu Eryong: Don't worry, Mr. Gu, I know the importance!

Gu Tong nodded, turned around and said to the shocked old shopkeeper, Don't worry too much. We will solve the problem at Luting as soon as possible, and you will be able to return home soon.

The old shopkeeper quickly clasped his hands and returned the gift: It doesn't matter, little old man. It's just our little... Yang, what's going on with Mr. Yang?

Gu Tong held the old man's hand and smiled and said: Don't yell after me. Mr. Yang will beat me up if he finds out. Don't worry about him. I have been with him for more than two years and I have never seen him do anything that I am not sure about. The matter... you see, he is still in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, and he has not made proper arrangements for Luting?

The old shopkeeper felt slightly relieved and said, That's good, that's good...