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Chapter 153 Return to Qinghe County

Just after noon on the second day, Zhang Zhengdao got off the boat in the village and stepped ashore.

The Ruan family's three heroes knew that Zhang Zhengdao was going to return to Qinghe County. After discussing the specific affairs of the village for half a day, they all sent him off to the Xishan Hotel.

Ruan Xiaoqi brought the rogue horse that he had retrieved from Liujia Village out of the boat and said with a smile: "Master, in five or seven days, Brother Lingguang and I will go to Cangzhou with more than a dozen good men.

Those fifty good horses, hurry back to Liangshan."

Zhang Zhengdao nodded and suddenly remembered something, but he couldn't explain it clearly, so he had to patiently tell him: "The road is full of mountains and rivers, so be careful not to let someone take your horse away."

Ruan Xiaoqi said: "Brother, don't worry, I will deal with it carefully."

Zhang Zhengdao then told Ruan Xiaoer: "Send people to Jeju City quickly to buy large ships. This will save you such trouble every time you go down the mountain."

Ruan Xiaoer replied: "I will arrange the manpower soon."

"While I was away from the village, the three brothers worked very hard. If they encounter any difficulties, they can send their trusted brothers to report to me." Zhang Zhengdao instructed again.

Ruan Xiaoer nodded and said, "Don't worry, village master."

After chatting for a few more words, the three men of the Ruan family clasped their fists and said goodbye, and then the three speedboats left the shore and rowed towards the depths of the water.

Zhu Fu also understood at this moment that it turned out that the leader of the village was not here for inspection, but planned to leave Liangshan and go elsewhere.

It seems that only the three heroes of the Ruan family know about the village leader's movements, while the other leaders of the village know nothing about it.

Thinking of this, Zhu Fu hurriedly said: "Master, why don't you go to the shop to rest for a while."

Zhang Zhengdao smiled and said, "Okay, show me around."

Zhu Fu called the innkeeper, led the rogue horse down, and fed him some fodder. He led Zhang Zhengdao around the reception hotel arranged in Shouzhang County.

The layout of the hotel is generally the same as that of the Dongshan Hotel. There are several thatched houses built near the road crossing. There are stables next to the hotel where animals can be fed, and a thatched pavilion behind the hotel where people can enjoy the view of the water.
Zhu Fu walked around the hotel with him, and when he saw that the village owner did not show any dissatisfaction, he put down his worries.

"Remember, don't use that Mongolian sweat medicine to do dirty things. What I, Liangshan, talk about is 'doing justice for heaven' and 'rewarding good and punishing evil'. Don't ruin the reputation of the village." Zhang Zhengdao warned again.<

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Zhu Fu said with a smile: "Don't worry, owner, this hotel is a legitimate business. I have paid taxes to the Shouzhang County Government, so I don't want to do the business of a black shop."

Zhang Zhengdao nodded and said: "The heroes who come to seek refuge every day must be carefully interrogated before they can be sent to Liangshan Dazhai."

Zhu Fu wrote them down carefully one by one.

Seeing that it was getting late, he called the boy and led the rogue horse ahead. Zhang Zhengdao got on the horse, looked down at the direction, clamped the horse's belly, and headed towards Qinghe County.

Zhu Fu watched the village owner go away, thoughtfully, and then returned to the shop to arrange chores.

But he said that Zhang Zhengdao was galloping all the way without entering Shouzhang County, and went straight to the patrol village outside the city.

On the way, Zhang Zhengdao took off the Taotie mask that he had worn for several days, put it back in his arms, and put it close to his body.

Fortunately, Zhang Zhengdao carefully shields himself from the sun every time he goes out, and there are no obvious marks on his face.

After walking for an hour, I saw a group of village soldiers patrolling in the distance. When they saw someone approaching on horseback, the soldiers who were on guard sounded the gong to warn them.

When Zhang Zhengdao arrived outside the village gate, he saw a neatly dressed man, carrying a long knife and riding on a horse, rushing out of the village.

"Brother, long time no see, you are so majestic!" Zhang Zhengdao sat upright on his horse and laughed.

The big man in armor hurriedly put away his long sword, turned over and dismounted, and clasped his fists in greeting: "Wu Kai has seen Zhizhai."

Zhang Zhengdao dismounted from his horse and entered the inspection camp, where he saw groups of soldiers looking at him curiously. There seemed to be a lot of old and weak faces missing.

Wu Kai introduced: "In recent times, we have recruited some young and strong soldiers, and sent those old and weak soldiers to Shouzhang County."

Zhang Zhengdao put his hands behind his back and inspected for a while. He saw that Wu Kai had some skills in training his troops. These soldiers had a childish look on their faces. Although they did not have the kind of murderous aura that was fearless of death, they could at least maintain a neat military appearance.

After entering the thatched cottage, Zhang Zhengdao washed the dust on his face, took the water brought by the soldiers, took a sip, and then asked: "Brother, what happened at home while I was gone?"

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Wu Kai replied: "Five days ago, I went back to Qinghe County. Nothing major happened at home. However, I heard from Zhang Liu in your mansion that it seems that Gao An, the steward of Taishi Cai's mansion, came again and saw that you were not there.

I stayed at home for one night and then left again."

Zhang Zhengdao frowned and thought about the purpose of Gao An's visit again. He just thought about it for a long time and couldn't figure it out, so he simply put it down for the time being.

Wu Kai said again: "Sister-in-law, it's not what my eldest brother said about you, but you bought a second bedroom before my sister came to the house. When Yueniang found out about this, she lost her temper with me."

Hearing him mention this matter, Zhang Zhengdao slapped his forehead and suddenly remembered that it was already mid-June, already past the agreed second day of June, and he was afraid that Third Sister Meng had already moved into Zhang Mansion.

"I'll go back and explain this matter to Yueniang." Zhang Zhengdao said with a smile.

Wu Kai shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Sister-in-law, I know you are a romantic person, but you must exercise restraint in this regard. Don't ruin your health, and don't make my sister sad."

Zhang Zhengdao smiled calmly and did not explain.

For the past month, I have been alone in bed every day. Without the company of a woman, I can no longer stand it.

When I return to Qinghe County this time, I must enjoy the gentleness of my home and comfort my lonely and empty heart.

That night, after staying overnight in the patrol village, Zhang Zhengdao put on his green robe early the next morning, mounted a tall white horse, and galloped back to Qinghe County with ten guards.

After thirty or forty miles of journey, before it got dark, we arrived outside the gate of Qinghe County.

After sending the ten guards back to inspect the village, Zhang Zhengdao rode into the city himself.

The neighbors on the street had not seen Zhang Daguan for a while, but they all greeted him warmly.

When they came to Zishi Street, they bumped into Sister-in-law Xue again. This woman was carrying a flower box. When she saw the official, the smile on her face instantly bloomed, and she stretched out her arms to block the way.

"Hey, sir, I haven't seen you for a while, but I saw your emerald green official robe from a long way away. It's so bright and dazzling!" Mrs. Xue smiled brightly and kept complimenting her.

Without reaching out to hit the smiling person, Zhang Zhengdao asked with a smile: "Sister-in-law Xue, your mouth really knows how to talk. What's wrong with stopping me?"

"Of course it's a good thing, senior official. This is not the place to talk. Why not go to that secluded place and wait for me to explain it in detail to the senior officials." Mrs. Xue glanced around and saw some neighbors watching.

, and did not continue.

Zhang Zhengdao shook his head and said: "Sister-in-law Xue, I'm going home in a hurry. If you have anything to say, just tell me."

Seeing that the official was unwilling to find a secluded place to talk, Mrs. Xue had no choice but to come forward, close to the horse's belly, and whispered: "Sir, I have a little girl in my family, she is sixteen years old, and her appearance is very telling.

He is smart and can also play and sing ditties."

Zhang Zhengdao lowered his head and asked: "Sister-in-law Xue, tell the truth, where did you abduct you from?"

Sister-in-law Xue said angrily: "Officials are always good at joking. How could I be that kidnapper? This girl has a hard life. Her mother died when she was one year old, and her father lost her father when she was three years old. She has been raised in her uncle's house.

.It was just the rainy season in the past few months that the Yellow River on Hedong Road flooded and washed away her uncle's family. This girl's life should not have been cut off. She was rescued from the flood by kind people, but she lost her relatives and came to Qinghe County.

Seeing that she was pitiful, he took her home to raise her."

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