Knowing that the road was treacherous, Du Zhongxiao didn't dare to be careless. Escorted by Qudu to Weizhen, changed personnel, and went all the way to Bozhou.

It was already dark in Bozhou, Du Zhongxiao and Su Song rested in the post house, changed their official clothes on the second day, and entered the city until the official office came. Du Zhongxiao was recommended by Han Jiang, and Han Yi came to him, who was his own person, and he had already arranged a feast in the back office to catch the wind for Du Zhongxiao.

In Bozhou City, in addition to Zhizhou Han Yi, Du Zhongxiao's boss also has Liu Ji, Zhao Luan, and the rest of Zhu Cao joined the army, which is considered a colleague.

The reception banquet was not until the day was dispersed, and Han Yi said to Du Zhongxiao: "There is no urgent official business in the state recently, you can rest for a few days, and find a yard to live near the official office." This state office has not been repaired for many years, and the Houya Committee really has nowhere to live, so I have to wronged you. The rent money for the rented house is allocated by the Curry. When you settle down, go to Yongcheng County for a walk. It is near the Bianqu, and the transportation is busy, so there can be no mismatch. The rest of the entourage, etc., have their own signing arrangements, so you don't need to worry about it. ”

Du Zhongxiao said yes, bid farewell to the officials with Su Song, and left the state office.

Zhao Luan arranged a military general, Chai Xin, with five platoons of troops, as Du Zhongxiao's long-term entourage, and went to the post house to move the salute together.

In a tea shop at the city gate, three men drank tea around a table, and when they saw Du Zhongxiao and his party going straight to the post house, the man led by him said in a low voice: "Have you seen it, the young official we saw a few days ago is really a new person in Benzhou." This time, there is no head archer by his side, but there is an extra section level and a few platoons, how can he be provoked? ”

The other two also smacked their tongues. One said: "I heard Cai Sanlang say that there is a new official in Benzhou, who is a new science and technology jinshi, is it this young official?" This person looks so young, but he has become such a great official! ”

The man at the head said: "Most of the Jinshi are young men, and they are the most important in this dynasty, what is unusual!" There are many eyeliners in the state city, we must not make trouble, and if we are caught in the official, everything will be closed. After eating tea, find a familiar person to rest for the night, and go to find Song Sigong tomorrow morning is serious. ”

The three of them ate tea for a while, watched the sun move west, calculated the tea money, and came to the city gate together.

When he arrived at the city gate, he saw a fourteen or fifteen-year-old boy squatting by the city wall, his clothes ragged, and a pair of bright black eyes scanning the people entering the city.

The man at the head said in a low voice: "In my opinion, this beggar must not be a serious person, but I am afraid that he is a thief." This kind of character is very familiar with the place, and we went to him to find out the news. ”

After speaking, he walked up to the young man, bent down and said, "There is a Huang official in the city, do you know?" ”

The young man glanced up, his eyes were full of vigilance, and said, "What kind of Huang official, the idle man Huang Liulang has heard of it." ”

"Yes, it's Huang Liulang. You take us to his house, and I'll give you two pennies to buy a baked cake to eat. ”

The young man stood up, looked at the man and said, "Who are you?" If you have a grudge against Huang Liulang, I will take you to his house, won't it be clear in the future? Besides, he was only willing to take two pennies out, which was too stingy. ”

The man smiled: "I am Shen Dalang who sells sheep in Luyi, and those two are my brothers, one named Li Xi and the other named Sun Song, both of whom are familiar with Huang Liulang. used to meet in other places, and said that it was good to go to Huang Liulang's house to drink and play tricks. Well, you take us and give you five cents. ”

The young man looked at the other two and stretched out his hand: "Give me the money first, and I'll take you with me." ”

Shen Dalang took out five copper coins from his body, put them in the young man's hand, and said again and again: "According to you, good, good, go quickly!" ”

The boy took the money, led the three of them into the city gate, walked a short distance, and turned into an alley. At the end of the road, there was a deserted vegetable garden, and the young man pointed and said, "This is it." Huang Liulang recruits people here every day to gamble, and he may be caught in the official at any time, but I dare not enter his garden. All right, when you get to the place, go in. ”

Li Xi, who was following behind, listened to this, stepped forward and grabbed the young man, and said viciously: "This little splash is so hateful, but two or three steps, it will cost five cents, and he won't take us in." Get your money back, get out! ”

After saying that, he snatched five cents from the young man's hand and came back, and threw the young man out.

The boy fell to the ground, rolled and got up, felt the corners of his mouth wet and sweet, and touched it only to find that the corners of his mouth had been broken. Rubbing his hands on his body, the young man stared at a fierce light. stared at the three of them, and after a while, he knew that he was not an opponent, and said viciously: "Okay, I won't talk to you today." Remember the name of my Tao Seventeen, if one day it falls into my hands, you will be better off alive than dead! ”

Sun Song laughed when he heard this: "This little monkey doesn't have the strength to do anything, but he has a big mouth. If you are still entangled here, I will first let you know what life is better than death! To the west of Bozhou, who doesn't know the names of our three brothers! ”

Tao Qiqi snorted coldly, glanced at the three of them, turned around and strode away.

Looking at the young man's back, Shen Dalang shook his head: "This little monkey is a little weird, I don't know where it came from." ”

After saying that, the three of them went into the vegetable garden. I saw that the garden was messy and overgrown with weeds, and no one had taken care of it for a long time, and there were two thatched huts inside.

Huang Liulang cleared his throat and said in a loud voice, "Is Liulang at home?" I'm Shen Dalang in Luyi, and I'm here to visit. ”

As soon as the words fell, a stout man with an open arms came out of the hut, and said angrily: "Since you are your own brother, even if you come in to drink, just shout outside!" ”

Seeing that the person who came was Huang Liulang, Shen Dalang smiled all over his face and took his two brothers to meet him.

As Huang Liulang entered the hut, he saw four or five men surrounding the ground, shouting and throwing copper coins.

Shen Dalang said to Huang Liulang beside him: "I heard that there are many eyeliners in the state city, how can the sixth brother dare to gamble here." ”

A person on the ground said with a smile: "Rokuro and the brother of the Si Liyuan are like a family, who cares about the affairs here!" If the three of you also come to gamble and play tricks, find a seat as soon as possible and take out the real money. ”

Shen Dalang laughed with him: "We are all poor people in the countryside, where do we get the spare money to gamble." There are some things to discuss with the sixth brother today, you just have to play. It's a remote place with no neighbors, so it's a great place to have fun. ”

When the gambling people heard that the three had no money, they lost interest and just threw their money and ignored them.

Huang Liulang found a stool to sit on, looked at Shen Dalang and said, "What are you looking for me to do." In the first few months, I came to you to do business, but I didn't make a penny, and I invited you to drink and meat. Don't you eat so much that you want me to eat and drink here? ”

Shen Dalang looked at the few people who were gambling on the ground, approached Huang Liulang, and said in a low voice: "Don't hide it from Sixth Brother, we haven't made a deal in the past few months, and we are really poor." A few days ago, I heard that there was a Song Sigong from the capital, who had a very good means, because the government arrested him and fled to us. The sixth brother knows a lot of people, and he must have heard about his whereabouts. ”

Speaking of this, seeing that Huang Liulang just sneered at him, knowing that he had misunderstood what he meant, he hurriedly said: "Sixth brother, don't be suspicious, we are not greedy for money, we just want to find Song Sigong to join in and earn some food and clothing." If we don't take advantage of these months to make some money, how will the brothers survive in the winter? The sixth brother is pitiful and shows us a clear way. ”