Chapter 702 Zhang Qing: I just changed jobs and fell in love with you? 【Ask for monthly ticket】
In March, the wild flowers are fragrant.
Zhang Qing rode his green horse on the road to Qilin Village, marveling at everything he saw as he walked.
The road is actually wider than the official road and is extremely smooth. There are straight drainage canals on both sides of the road, and beyond the drainage canals are endless farmland.
Zhang Qing passed several cities along the way from Dongchang Mansion to Neihuang County, but none of them shocked him as much as Qilin Village.
A sign on the roadside said that it was still eight miles away from Qilin Village. On one side of the sign was a small pavilion for people to take shelter from the rain, and there was a livestock trough next to it for merchants to feed their horses when they rested.
"It's so thoughtful..."
Zhang Qing had a strong impression of Qilin Village before he even entered the village. It was so comfortable here.
In addition, on the right side of the road, there are arrows made of stones pointing directly in the direction of the village, while on the left side, there are arrows in the opposite direction.
At regular intervals in the middle, there are bricks and stones buried in the ground standing vertically, like dividing lines.
Zhang Qing looked at it for a while before he realized that this was a road diversion. Pedestrians and vehicles leaving the village and entering the village went their own way. This could not only avoid congestion, but also improve traffic efficiency.
Zhang Qing, who was born as a tiger rider, boasts that he travels all over the country, but he has never seen this kind of road construction method.
"After entering the village, you must have a chat with Li Zheng in the village. If this method is promoted across the country, the commercial exchanges throughout the Song Dynasty will definitely be more prosperous, and the gates of major cities will no longer be blocked. .”
Continuing to move forward, Zhang Qing caught up with a group of merchants.
He saw that the other party's car was loaded with a lot of grain, which was bulging. According to his experience in escorting grain and grass, it was at least one thousand kilograms, or even two thousand kilograms.
With so much grain, an ordinary cart would require several mules or oxen to pull it, but the cart in front was pulled by only one mule, and it didn't seem to be very strenuous. The mule had time to nibble while pulling the cart. Eat the weeds on the road shoulder.
It's interesting... Zhang Qing observed carefully and then noticed that the other party's wheel was different from the iron hoop wooden wheel he usually saw. The wheel in front of him was much smaller than the wooden wheel.
The wheels of an ordinary carriage are half a person's height, even reaching to the chest, but the wheels of the carriage in front of me are only thigh high, but wider, almost a foot long. They are dark, and are actually very elastic when running on the road.
What is this?
Before entering the village, Zhang Qing's curiosity was aroused to the maximum. He wished he could make a quick march to the Qilin Village ahead to see what was going on.
As he got closer to the village, more and more things shocked Zhang Qing.
For example, next to the sign five miles away from the village, two people were sitting and resting. Parked next to it were two weird-looking things, two wheels, with something like a ram's horn in front of it, shiny, and the wheels looked like a grain truck. It's very similar, and it's also dark, but the width is different. The wheels of this car are thinner than arms.
What kind of place is this Qilin Village?
Zhang Qing had forgotten about the immortal drunk at this moment and just wanted to understand what was going on in this village.
Next, he saw the signal tower erected in the village, the excavator digging irrigation canals at the end of the farmland, the electric three-wheelers running around at the end of the village, rows of photovoltaic power generation panels, and other There are also slowly rotating wind turbines.
Zhang Qing was a little flustered by this fresh feeling. He put his hand into his bag and took out two locust stones that he had polished by himself. Once he encountered someone who was unfavorable to him, he would take action first.
In a strange place, Zhang Qing's first thought was to protect himself.
Finally, we arrived at the entrance of the village. Several rows of houses were built here, with large signs hanging next to them, guiding people selling goods to different areas.
There is a grain purchasing office, a cloth purchasing office, a meat purchasing office, everything you need.
The grain truck that had been walking in front of Zhang Qing turned directly into the grain purchase yard. There were still a few people standing at the door of the yard, smiling and saying hello to the handlebars of the grain truck, looking familiar.
However, what caught Zhang Qing's attention was that the people at the entrance of the courtyard were all wearing heavy armor, which was a higher-end armor than the imperial armor issued by imperial officials. It was shining brightly, with sharp blades hanging on their waists and steel crossbows on their backs. It is more equipped than Zhang Qing, the guard of Dongming Mansion.
Zhang Qing was shocked from a few miles away, and now he is completely numb.
Privately hiding armor among the people is a serious crime that can be punished by being executed. However, he also knows that there are countless forces that secretly hide armor in the Song Dynasty. When he was in Dongchang Prefecture, he had wiped out several villages, but those village owners were not allowed to do so. The prefect gave a sum of gold, jewels and shells, and the matter was settled. The other party even bought a batch of eliminated armors from the garrison.
Local armed forces, bandits, thieves and bandits... coupled with the corrupt garrison forces in various places, Zhang Qing felt that the entire Song Dynasty was like a big ship leaking water everywhere. If he didn't think of a way, it might sink soon.
Continuing to move forward, the road becomes wider, and there are wine shops on both sides, all of which specialize in divine drunkenness.
But at this time, Zhang Qing no longer cared about tasting the wine. He just wanted to find someone in the village to ask what was going on here.
Just as he was about to go to the village, a handsome man in his thirties suddenly walked out of a nearby wine shop. When he saw Zhang Qing, he took the initiative to salute:
"This general has come here after a long journey, and he must be hungry and thirsty. The wine and dishes have been prepared in the store. If the general does not give up, please taste some, so that I can show my friendship as a landlord."
The so-called reaching out and not hitting the smiling person, even though he had doubts on his forehead, when someone suddenly invited him to drink and eat with a warm look on his face, Zhang Qing naturally did not become sullen, but instead returned the gift with a raised hand:
"Thank you for the invitation, but I won't be rewarded for your merits..."
Just when he was about to politely refuse, the other party suddenly stretched out his hand and threw a ball as big as an egg yolk. Zhang Qing's eyes were quick and he caught it in his hand instantly. Then he realized that it was a steel ball with a surface as smooth as a mirror and looked very beautiful. .
The most important thing is that it feels good to get it. It is about the same weight as the locust stone he used, but it is much smaller than the locust stone. This needs to be thrown using the flying stone technique... Zhang Qing suddenly felt itchy and thought I tried smashing something, but I felt that the ball was too precious and should be treasured.
"There is a rabbit hanging on the archway in front. Try smashing it. It should be better than your stones."
There was indeed a rabbit hanging on the archway not far away. Zhang Qinggang was about to try it, but the second half of his sentence made him suddenly alert:
"May I ask what your name is? Why do you know I use stones?"
Shan Xiongxin smiled and did not answer the question. Instead, he grabbed the folding fan in his hand, shook his head and chanted the hymn of Zhang Qing's appearance in the original work:
"The headscarf covers the red tassel of the ashes, and the wolf-waisted ape's arms are sturdy. The brocade embroidered jacket, the robe is slightly exposed, showing the deep green. Sitting sideways on the carved saddle, the green Cong jade horse is greeted lightly. The sunflower stirrup rings the cooked copper bell. Drag backwards The pheasant's tail flies away with light hooves. The golden ring is shaking, and the fluttering jade python is flying like a meteor. Empty. Dongchang’s horseman has no feathers and arrows, Zhang Qing!”
Zhang Qing listened with rapt attention, and finally realized that he was praising himself, so he quickly got off his horse and saluted again:
"You are a nobody. I cannot deserve such praise from outside members. Please tell me your name so that I can visit you every day."
The old rules of the Water Margin world are that if someone provides support, just say a few symbolic words to show off. If someone invites you to dinner, then eat as much as you want, but if someone praises you, you have to express your gratitude from the bottom of your heart.
Because reputation is the most important thing when traveling in the world, and reputation cannot be bought with money, it needs to be managed.
Jiyu Songjiang is a well-managed Internet celebrity V. Chai Jin, who also wanted to spend money to get a VV, failed to add a V because of insufficient details.
Only then did Lao Dan officially declare his family status:
"I am Shan Xiongxin, the proprietor of Fengmingyuan in Daming Prefecture. I have admired General Zhang for a long time. I have always wanted to visit Dongchang Prefecture. I was also worried that this businessman's status would insult the general's reputation, so I had to send someone to Dongchang Prefecture. I secretly drew a picture of you and hung it in the shop. Although I have not met the general, Shan has already regarded the general as a close friend... If I have offended you, please forgive me."
Zhang Qing was stunned by these words.
He naturally knows the name of Fengmingyuan. It is said that in Damingfu, his hands and eyes can reach the sky. Last month, Zhang Qing even joked with his colleagues that when he got his salary, he would go to Damingfu to have a meal and experience the delicious food of Fengmingyuan.
Unexpectedly, I met the proprietor of Fengming Garden here, who was actually my admirer.
He bowed deeply to Shan Xiongxin:
"I am ashamed of myself for being such a vulgar martial artist. I am so praised by a single member... I have just turned twenty this year. If you don't mind it, just call me "good brother". I am not worthy of the title of general."
Although he is the guard general of Dongping Mansion, he can neither maintain peace nor kill the bandits. He can only live a dull life day by day.
Many people in Dongchang Mansion are busy with operations and want to be transferred to the more prosperous Gyeonggi area.
Zhang Qing was also moved, but so what if he was transferred and continued to be a jobber who wanted to please his boss?
In the end, what's the difference between them and corrupt officials who bend the law for personal gain?
Shan Xiongxin did not give in anymore, and naturally called "Xiandi", which made Zhang Qing extremely happy.
"Brother, these beads are made of stainless steel. Try how they feel. If you like them, I will give you a thousand beads first."
Zhang Qing was terrified:
"This thing looks quite expensive. I'd better use stones."
The old man refuses to obey:
"What are your requirements for the appearance of this thing? Do you prefer a circle, an oval, a rhombus, or even a polygon? Why don't you try hitting that rabbit first to try it out."
This time it was Zhang Qing's turn to be confused. He couldn't imagine that Locust Stone could have so many shapes.
Zhang Qing looked at the rabbit hanging under the archway, about fifty or sixty steps away. He calmed down, grabbed the stainless steel ball and swung it. The steel ball shot away like a meteor, hitting the rabbit's head. Not only was it shattered, but it was also embedded deeply into the pillars of the archway. Lao Dan was surprised to see:
"Come on, it's almost time to catch up with the shotgun bullet."
Zhang Qing was also shocked by his power:
"If it were replaced by a steel ball, it would be so lethal?"
Shan Xiongxin pulled him and said:
"Let's go in, eat and chat... Waiter, take this horse to the backyard and feed it some high-protein, high-quality concentrate."
"Okay Master Shan, please accompany General Zhang in. Everything will be taken care of by me."
Zhang Qing followed Shan Xiongxin in. The first thing he saw was a painting hanging on the wall. The painting showed a young general riding a green horse, holding a steel gun, carrying an animal skin pouch at his waist, wearing a chain armor on his body, and on his shoulders. I'm wearing a Shu brocade robe... Hiss, isn't this me?
Looking at this painting, Zhang Qing was completely off guard. He originally thought that the portrait Shan Xiongxin mentioned was just a small painting one foot square, but unexpectedly, it turned out to be a nine-foot-long nave.
This had such a great impact on him that he unconsciously thought of his mother who lived alone in Zhangde Mansion.
If my mother saw this painting, she would definitely be overjoyed, right?
"I secretly painted this painting without my brother's permission. Please don't blame me."
Shan Xiongxin's words brought Zhang Qing back to his senses. He knelt down on one knee and saluted solemnly:
"My little brother is so virtuous and capable, but he is so valued by my elder brother. Please accept my respect, little brother!"
From the moment he stopped at the door of the wine shop until now, Zhang Qing has saluted several times. The first time he bowed his hands on the horse, the second time he dismounted and bowed, the third time he bowed at 90 degrees, and now the fourth time, he knelt down on one knee. .
Needless to say, Lao Dan is definitely far ahead in handling men.
Faced with Zhang Qing's overwhelming gratitude, Lao Dan actually felt a little guilty, because the painting was not painted, but after Zhang Qing asked for directions, the village's drone team flew over to take a photo and added a traditional Chinese painting. filter, then adjusted it slightly, and finally printed it on the inkjet cloth.
When he was talking to Zhang Qing outside just now, the paintings inside had not been hung yet... Fortunately, the skylight of the wine shop was open, and the distance was a bit far, so he didn't smell the paint on the spray-painted cloth.
Shan Xiongxin helped Zhang Qing up and said:
"My dear brother, now that the national crisis is looming, do you want to live in Dongchang Mansion until you grow old?"
If it was just a close relationship just now, now the old buyer is going a step further to express his sincerity.
Despite the short time they had known each other, every time Zhang Qing saluted, the relationship between the two took a further step, and now it was completely a conversation between brothers.
Zhang Qing sighed:
“My younger brother has been very confused recently and doesn’t know what choice to make.”
Shan Xiongxin pointed upstairs:
"Come on, let's go to the private room and chat slowly. By the way, I'll let you taste the immortal drunkenness of our Qilin Village... It's a pity that the national crisis is approaching. In a few years, the aliens will step into the Central Plains. By then, the people will be devastated and the ground will be starved. But there will be no The excess grain is used to make wine.”
Zhang Qing was surprised when he heard:
"Brother, what do you mean by this? Which alien race is coming?"
"Let's go upstairs first and let me tell you slowly!"
The two of them came upstairs. Wine and food had been prepared in the private room, but Zhang Qing had no intention of tasting it. He just wanted to know what happened when foreigners entered the Central Plains.
Lao Dan filled up his glass of wine, and instead of talking about the aliens' iron hooves entering the Central Plains, he told the story of Li Fufu opening a B&B.
Downstairs, the iron flute fairy Ma Lin, who smelled of rouge, looked at the spray-painted cloth on the wall and burst into laughter:
"Brother Shan's work is a bit rough. I have nothing to do, so I'll help him draw a new painting, lest Zhang Qing knows the truth later and says we are playing tricks."
Ma Lin came to Qilin Village to pick up Shan Xiongxin.
Lao Dan has done a good job in Daming Mansion, and he has the ability in this area, so the next step is to go to Xingzhou, get the city directly, and open up the barrier between Zhending Mansion and Handan.
During the six months in Xingzhou, Ma Lin mingled among women, and made great progress in playing, playing, chess, calligraphy and painting. There was even a wealthy daughter who spent a lot of money to get close to him in order to get a painting from him.
Hu Sanniang said:
"Don't act like a girl, we won't care if Zhang Qing beats you up."
Ma Lin quickly confirmed:
“Sister-in-law, don’t worry, it’s absolutely no different from the original painting.”
He took a photo and planned to go back to his courtyard to paint. Hu Sanniang left the wine shop and went to Qilin Village Primary School in the center of the village, where she met female teachers such as Zhao Fujin and Li Wa who had just finished class.
Zhao Fujin asked:
"How long will Sanniang stay in Qilin Village this time?"
"Three to five days, we will go to Xingzhou next. Once we capture that city, we will go north and join forces with Mr. Zhang to conquer the alien races on the grassland."
Li Wa said upon hearing this:
"The children want to hold a sports meeting in the real world. If Sanniang is free, how about organizing it with us? The children like you very much, but they don't dare to get close, for fear that you will beat them."
Hu Sanniang was very happy to hear this:
"How can I be so cruel? Let's plan something tomorrow and classify events such as sprinting and long-distance running."
In the real world, Yunxiao put on her long johns obediently and ate the hot pot noodles made by Li Yu. She found them extremely delicious, especially the aroma of green onions, which simply changed her perception of noodles.
Li Yu placed a plate of Sichuan-style kimchi in front of Yun Baobao:
"Eat slowly, just like the people who escaped from the set of "1942" and still said they were not hungry."
"I was really not hungry at first, but after eating the noodles made by my husband, I couldn't stop for some reason... Thank you husband, I will protect you well in the future."
Li Yu looked at this beautiful woman who lived at the same time as Paramecium and said:
"I take care of you and you protect me. Isn't this the most basic way of getting along between mortals and gods?"
Yun Xiao was startled, then nodded:
"Indeed, my husband is really smart."
Li Yu held his cheek with one hand and said:
"Guiying sent another fish. Let's make pickled fish in the afternoon. It's cold. Let's drink some sour soup to make us sweat... You can tell me what you want to eat, don't be embarrassed."
Yunxiao said:
"I'm not picky about food. I like to eat whatever my husband does... Let's go buy some snacks in the afternoon. I'm going to take Shimin and Wugu to meet Fengyang in the Wa Palace and prepare some food for a few little friends."
Li Yu thinks this proposal is good:
"Okay, there are some snacks bought from the provincial capital in the study. I will go to the city later to buy some pickled pepper and chicken feet. Li Fengyang likes to eat hot and sour food. He works so hard in Muke Village, so he really needs to be rewarded. ”
"Okay, listen to your husband!"
After finishing the noodles, the two of them cleaned up the kitchen together and then drove to the city.
On the other side, when Water Margin talked about Yue Shijie, Zhang Qing had gone from being confused to being sluggish. He raised his head and poured a glass of high-strength liquor into his mouth, and then he came back to his senses:
"Brother, are you really the owner of Erxian Manor in the Sui Dynasty? Uncle Liu Huang and Guan Erye are also there? You should have said it earlier. Why am I still suffering from such birdiness in Dongchang Mansion? From today on, I will be under Uncle Liu Huang's command. He is a pawn, and I will do whatever he asks me to do, even at the risk of swords and fire!”
Shan Xiongxin said with a smile:
"Uncle Huang really has plans for you, but don't worry, it has nothing to do with mountains of swords and seas of fire. Instead, it's very sweet."
sweet?
Zhang Qing asked with some confusion:
"What did the emperor ask me to do?"
"Go find your destined wife—Qiongying!"
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