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In March, wild flowers are fragrant.

Zhang Qing rode his Qingcong horse on the road to Qilin Village, marveling at everything he saw.

The road was wider than the official road and was very smooth. There were straight drainage ditches on both sides of the road, and outside the drainage ditches were endless farmlands.

From Dongchang Prefecture to Neihuang County, Zhang Qing passed through several cities along the way, but none of them shocked him as much as Qilin Village.

The sign on the side of the road said that it was still eight miles away from Qilin Village. There was a small pavilion on one side of the sign for people to shelter from the rain, and there was a trough next to it for merchants to feed horses when they rested.

"It's so thoughtful..."

Before Zhang Qing entered the village, he had a strong liking for Qilin Village. It was so comfortable here.

In addition, on the right side of the road, there was an arrow made of stone, pointing directly in the direction of the village, and on the left side, there was an arrow in the opposite direction.

Every distance in the middle, there was a brick buried in the ground, like a dividing line.

Zhang Qing looked for a while before he understood that this was a road diversion. Pedestrians and vehicles leaving the village and entering the village went their own way, which could not only avoid congestion but also improve traffic efficiency.

Zhang Qing, who was born in the Tiger Cavalry, boasted that he had traveled far and wide, but he had never seen this way of road construction.

"After entering the village, I must talk to the village head. If this method is promoted throughout the country, the trade of the entire Song Dynasty will 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, bulging. According to his experience in escorting grain and grass, it was at least more than a thousand kilograms, and even reached two thousand kilograms.

With so much grain, a general car would need several mules or cows to pull it, but the carriage in front was only pulled by a mule, and it didn't seem to be very strenuous. The mule had the leisure to nibble on the weeds on the shoulder of the road while pulling the car.

Interesting... Zhang Qing observed carefully and noticed that the wheels of the other party were different from the iron-hooped wooden wheels he usually saw. The wheels in front of him were much smaller than the wooden wheels.

The wheels of ordinary carriages are half a person's height, or even to the chest, while the wheels of the carriage in front of him are only thigh-high, but relatively wide, and look nearly one foot wide, black, and very elastic when rolling on the road.

What is this thing?

Before entering the village, Zhang Qing's curiosity was stretched to the maximum, and he wanted to march quickly to the Qilin Village in front to see what was going on.

As he got closer and closer to the village, Zhang Qing was shocked by more and more things.

For example, next to the signboard five miles away from the village, two people were sitting and resting, and next to them were two strange-looking things, two wheels, and a sheep horn-like thing in front, shining, and the wheels were very similar to those of the grain transport cart, also black, but the width was different, and the wheels of this car were thinner than arms.

What kind of place is this Qilin Village?

Zhang Qing had forgotten about the immortal drunkenness 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 rumbling and digging the irrigation canal at the end of the farmland, the electric tricycles running around at the head of the village, the rows of photovoltaic panels, and the slowly rotating wind turbines.

This fresh feeling made Zhang Qing a little flustered. He reached into his bag and took out two locust stones that he had polished by hand. Once he met someone who was not good for him, he would take the initiative to attack.

In an unfamiliar place, Zhang Qing's first thought was to protect himself.

Finally, he came to the entrance of the village. There were several rows of houses built here, and there were large signs hanging next to them, guiding the people selling goods to different areas.

There were grain purchasing offices, cloth purchasing offices, and meat purchasing offices. There were all kinds of things.

The grain transport cart that had been walking in front of Zhang Qing turned directly into the grain purchasing yard. There were still a few people standing at the gate of the yard, smiling and greeting the driver of the grain transport cart, looking familiar.

However, what caught Zhang Qing's attention was that the people at the gate of the yard were all wearing heavy armor, which was a kind of armor that was more advanced than the official infantry armor of the court. It was bright and shiny, with a sharp blade hanging around the waist and a steel crossbow on the back. It was more complete than the equipment of Zhang Qing, the garrison commander of Dongming Prefecture.

Zhang Qing was shocked from a few miles away, and now he has been completely numb.

Privately keeping armor among the people is a serious crime that can result in the execution of the whole family, but he also knows that there are countless forces in the Song Dynasty that privately keep weapons and armor. When he was in Dongchang Prefecture, he had suppressed several villages, but the owners of those villages gave the governor a sum of gold and pearls, and the matter was left unresolved. The other party even bought a batch of discarded armor from the garrison.

Local armed forces, mountain bandits, bandits, bandits... plus the corrupt garrisons in various places, Zhang Qing felt that the entire Song Dynasty was like a leaky ship. If he didn't find a solution, it might sink soon.

Continuing to move forward, the road became wider, and there were wine shops on both sides, and the main dish was all Shenxianzui.

However, at this time, Zhang Qing had no time to taste 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 30-year-old man in brocade clothes and handsome appearance suddenly walked out of a wine shop next to him. When he saw Zhang Qing, he took the initiative to bow and salute:

"This general has come here in a dusty way, and he must be hungry and thirsty. The store has prepared wine, water and dishes. If the general doesn't mind, please taste one or two, so that I can show my hospitality."

The so-called reaching out and not hitting the smiling person, although there was a question on his head, but someone suddenly invited him to drink and have dinner with a warm look on his face, Zhang Qing naturally did not show a sullen face, but returned the gift with his hand:

"Thank you very much for the invitation, but I won't receive any reward for no merit..."

Just when he was about to politely refuse, the other party suddenly reached out 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 requires throwing it with the flying stone technique... Zhang Qing suddenly felt itchy and thought I tried smashing something, but I felt that the ball was too valuable 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 recited 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 Pheasant tail, flying away with four hooves Light. The jade python flutters and the jade tassels fly lightly like meteors. There is no need to hit the flying bell. The Dongchang horseman will die. , Zhang Qing without feather arrows!”

Zhang Qing listened with rapt attention, and finally realized that he was praising himself. He quickly got off his horse and saluted again:

"You're a nobody, I don't deserve such praise from other members of the army. Please tell me your name. I hope I can pay homage to you every day."

The old rules in 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 with all your heart. 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 identity:

"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 in any way, 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'm 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 me, 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?

So 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. You can 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 do you want from the appearance of this thing? Do you prefer a circle, an oval, a rhombus, or even a polygon? Why don't you hit 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:

"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, let's eat and chat... Waiter, take this horse to the backyard and feed it some high-protein, high-quality concentrate."

"Okay, Mr. 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 one-foot-square painting, 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!"

Zhang Qing has already saluted several times since he stopped at the door of the wine shop. 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 country is facing a national crisis, 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, their relationship took a further step, and now it was completely a conversation between brothers.

Zhang Qing sighed:

"My little 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 iron hooves of the alien race will set foot in the Central Plains. By then, the people will be devastated and the ground will be starved to death. 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\u0026B.

Downstairs, the iron flute fairy Ma Lin, who smelled of rouge, looked at the spray-painted cloth on the wall and laughed dumbly:

"Brother Shan's work is a bit rough. I have nothing to do, so I will help him draw a new painting, lest Zhang Qing knows the truth later and accuses us of playing tricks."

Ma Lin came to Qilin Village to pick up Shan Xiongxin.

Lao Dan has done well 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 beg him for a painting.

Hu Sanniang said:

"Don't act like a girl. We won't care if Zhang Qing beats you up."

Ma Lin quickly confirmed:

"Don't worry, sister-in-law, there is absolutely no difference 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."

Upon hearing this, Li Wa said:

"The children want to learn from the real world and hold a sports meeting. 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 when she heard this:

"How could I be so cruel? Let's plan something tomorrow and classify events like 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, which goes well with noodles:

"Eat slowly, just like someone who escaped from the set of "1942" and still said he wasn't 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 has sent another fish. Let's make pickled fish this 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 Wu Gua 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 a reward. "

"Okay, listen to your husband!"

After finishing the noodles, the two cleaned up the kitchen together and drove to the city.

On the other side, in the world of Water Margin, Zhang Qing had gone from being confused to being dazed. He raised his head and poured a glass of strong liquor into his mouth, and then he came back to his senses:

"Brother, are you really the owner of Erxianzhuang in the Sui Dynasty? Uncle Liu and Guan Erye are also here? You should have told me earlier, why am I still in Dongchang Prefecture suffering from that bird's anger? From today on, I am a small soldier under Uncle Liu. I will do whatever he asks me to do, even at the risk of mountains and seas 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 and seas of swords and fire, but it's very sweet."

Sweet?

Zhang Qing asked in confusion:

"What did Uncle Huang want me to do?"

"Go find your destined wife-Qiongying!"

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Today, 10,000 words have been completed. It's the end of the month. I'm asking for monthly tickets, brothers.