Chapter 228 Xiao Rang reveals the news, and Hu Cheng starts to argue
As for Xiao Rang, he is still dressed as the director, with five or seven companions, all dressed as officials, each holding a simple sword and riding a horse Horse.
Xiao Rang deliberately left a few days late. When he arrived at Hujiazhuang, Wu Yong had already left Lijiazhuang for two days. Xiao Rang and his party still passed by Hujiazhuang at night and stayed in a hotel to rest.
When the shopkeeper saw Xiao Rang, he hurried forward to entertain him and quietly sent someone to the village to report to the young owner Hu Cheng.
Xiao Rang and others were eating, and there was a commotion outside the hotel. Xiao Rang opened his eyes and looked out, and it was none other than [Flying Tiger] Hu Cheng, and the two villagers behind him were holding fruit boxes and wine gifts.
After seeing the gift, Hu Cheng said: "Xiao Chengju has been working hard all the way. I will prepare a little wine here, please brothers to ward off the cold and relieve fatigue." After saying that, he asked the village man to bring a jar of wine, cooked chicken, duck, and four-color fruits. .
Xiao Rang asked Hu Cheng to sit down together, while the banker just handed the wine up to him. After three rounds of wine and five flavors of food, Xiao Rang and Hu Cheng became brothers.
Hu Cheng asked quietly: "Brother, why don't you enjoy the happiness in the city in this cold weather and run out again and again?"
Xiao Rang sighed and said: "What are you talking about? I'm waiting for these No one on duty can be independent. No one dares to disobey the master's orders. He sent Guan Jian of Jingyang Town to suppress the bandits around Fucheng, but it was all to no avail. He had 1,000 troops scattered outside the city, and so far no bandits have been captured. The master sent an order to mobilize the imperial troops from Yanggu County. After hearing this, Hu Cheng asked: "Brother, are there so many grassroots bandits outside this city?"
Xiao Rang looked around and whispered: "Where are the grass bandits? I heard that there was a change from above, so I found an excuse to send troops into the city."
"It's better to be here, in a village. It’s true, even if there are some taxes, it won’t fall on you. It’s just a pain in the butt.” How can the countryside be as prosperous as the city? What's the point of wandering around the fields and livestock all year round?"
Xiao Rang said with a smile: "How many brothers do you have?"
Hu Chengdao: "My father only has one son, and I have a younger sister."
Xiao Rang said: "Brother, you are blessed. You are the only one in the family who inherits the family business, and there is no one to compete with you. I have walked this road many times. I heard that there are many talented people in Zhujiazhuang nearby, and many of the three masters of the Zhu family have heard about it. I've never met before."
After hearing this, Hu Cheng said happily: "Yes, among the three villages in Dulonggang, Zhujiazhuang is the most prosperous. My family is about to discuss marriage with Zhujiazhuang. With the oath of alliance, we will naturally stay close to each other in the future."
Xiao Rang said: "This is a good thing. I heard that Zhu Long is a first-class hero. If your sister marries him, she will be rich for the rest of her life."
Hu Chengdao: "But it's not Zhu Long, but Zhu Biao, the third son of the Zhu family. His martial arts is even better than his brother's."
Xiao Rang said "Ah" and said, "Forgive me, forgive me. Sin, I just think that your family is of average status, and our girl is going to marry the eldest son. I think the three heroes of the Zhu family, Zhu Long and Zhu Hu, are already married."
Hu Cheng was stunned for a moment and said: "Zhu Long and Zhu Hu have never been married."
Xiao Rang said: "Brothers, don't joke. There is no reason why the elder brother has not married yet, so he should stay close to his younger brother first."< br>
Seeing Hu Cheng frowning and saying nothing, Xiao Rang added fuel to the fire, "I can't plot against your Hu family village, you are still here." After saying that, he picked up the wine bowl in front of him and clinked a glass with Hu Cheng. Drink it all in one gulp.
Afterwards, Hu Cheng looked preoccupied. After drinking and eating, Xiao Rang and others were going to rest in the back. Hu Cheng pulled Xiao Rang and said: "Brother, we hit it off right away. I still have some Good wine, brother, are you willing to reward me?”
Xiao Rang said: “I have to go on a journey tomorrow, so I don’t want to drink too much.”
Hu Chengdao: "Brother, go to Yanggu. It takes half a day to get there from here. There is no delay. This bottle of wine I have has been cellared for ten years. It is the famous Yaoquan wine in Kaifeng Prefecture."
Xiao Rang pretended. With a look of excitement, he said: "Brother said, don't delay if you go later tomorrow. Don't miss the wine. With brother's help, I will also try this world-famous Fusi wine."
As he said , Xiao Rang stood up, asked his companions to go to the guest room to rest, and went to Hujiazhuang Manor with Hu Cheng. Hu Cheng found a side hall, asked Xiao Rang to sit down, and ordered all the guests to get Yaoquan wine and prepare dishes. After sending the villagers away, Hu Cheng boiled the wine himself, and the two drank again.
Both of them had sixty-seven points of wine, Hu Cheng said: "Brother, I heard what you said earlier, is Zhujiazhuang trying to plot against me, Hujiazhuang?"
Xiao Rang said: "Brother, as the saying goes, we are not close to each other. I am just a passerby. How could I ever say this?"
Hu Chengdao: "If you treat me as a brother, you are not a passerby no matter what. Listen to me, brother." I also find it strange that the younger brother should marry first. There must be a conspiracy. My brother is from the city and is well-informed. Can you teach me?"
Xiao Rang said: "Brother, I was walking in the government office and saw some bad things. I’m sorry to say anything, but please listen to me.”
Hu Cheng said quickly, “Brother, tell me now.” There must be something fishy about marriage. According to what my brother said, the Zhu family is the leader of the three villages, and the three sons in his family are all heroes. In my opinion, Zhu Biao must be the most loved one."
Hu Chengdao: "What brother said is true."
Xiao Rang then said: "In this case, Zhujiazhuang may have the intention of occupying Hujiazhuang."
Hu Chengdao: "Those words How to tell?”
Xiao Rang said: “Brother, think about it, this Zhujiazhuang will definitely be passed on to Zhu Long in the future. Even if Zhu Long is gone, there will still be Zhu Biao, and Zhu Biao will be the least. I hope. If you marry the eldest daughter of Hujiazhuang, and you are the only male in the family, if you make some mistakes, wouldn’t Zhu Biao be able to take over Hujiazhuang naturally?”
“This...”
"Of course, this is just my imagination. There is nothing unexpected about living in my brother's home."
After hearing this, Hu Cheng said: "Brother, let me tell the truth, this Zhujiazhuang Zhu Hu was injured on the arm by his tutor. , I want to go to Liangshan County to take revenge. Our three families have an oath to advance and retreat together, so we have to send troops to help. It was agreed before that Zhujiazhuang would send 3,000 troops, and I and Lijiazhuang would each send 2,000 troops to help. "What should I do?" I don’t dare to harm you openly. I just don’t know when you will be able to decide on your duties.” When the time comes, I will propose it. His family looked at the date and saw that the second of February is the day when the dragon raises its head. It is determined by a battle. There is still only half a month before the day of the expedition, and everything has come in time. "
The two drank until late at night.
The next morning, Xiao Rang said goodbye to Hu Cheng and was about to leave. Hu Cheng was reluctant to leave and got up to see her off. Passing by the front yard, he saw a woman holding two knives and moving around. He looked closely at Yuxue's skin, which looked like a hibiscus and had a natural mark.
Xiao Rang asked: "Brother, what is this?"
Hu Chengdao: "She is my sister. People see that she is skilled in martial arts and tall. She has a nickname [Yizhang] Qing]."
Xiao Rang said: "Is this the one who wants to marry Zhu Biao?"
Hu Cheng nodded.
Xiao Rang said: "Since we haven't gotten married yet, why not delay? Zhujiazhuang is now busy seeking revenge against Liangshan County. Regardless of success or failure, I think there will be some damage. If there is an eventuality, brothers will have more room for maneuver."< br>
After hearing this, Hu Cheng smiled and said to Xiao Rang: "Brother, you have thought carefully."
Sent Xiao Rang and his party outside the village until they were out of sight, then Hu Cheng returned to Zhuangzi.
(End of this chapter)