Water Margin official

Ruan Xiaoer's wife was left in the house to take care of his wife. The three Ruan brothers invited Zhang Zhengdao and Wu Song to sit in a water pavilion next to the thatched cottage.

Tie two horses under a tree and let them eat the grass on the ground.

"I don't know the official's surname?" Ruan Xiaoer asked calmly.

Zhang Zhengdao smiled and said: "In Qinghe County, Xiayunzhou, Zhang Maode, whose curative name is Zhengdao, opened a restaurant called Lion House. This is my sworn brother, Wu Song."

Ruan Xiaoqi asked: "I wonder what you are doing here looking for my brothers?"

"I heard someone say that there are three true heroes in Shijie Village, Yuncheng County, so I traveled for three days and came today to get to know them."

Zhang Zhengdao looked at San Ruan's still somewhat wary look, so he changed the topic and continued: "Second brother, fifth brother, seventh brother, I heard that there is a golden carp weighing fourteen or fifteen kilograms in this lake in Liangshan. I don't know that Wu and I

Second brother, do you have such a good taste today?"

Upon hearing that Zhang Zhengdao wanted to eat fish, Ruan Xiaowu laughed and said, "If an official wants to eat fish, what's the problem?"

After saying that, he untied the boat tied to a tree stump, jumped in the cabin, grabbed a paddle, and with just one stroke, the boat flew off the string like a fast arrow and swung toward the lake. After another three or five strokes, the small boat

The boat disappeared into the reeds.

When Wu Song saw this, he couldn't help but sigh: "What a skill."

He is a land hero and does not know water kung fu. When he saw Ruan Xiaowu displaying his water kung fu, he secretly admired him. No wonder Zhang Zhengdao often praised these three brothers as true heroes in the water. When he saw them today, he really had some skills.
Ruan Xiaoer said: "You should not be praised by the officials. My three brothers make a living by fishing by this lake, but their skills in this water are as loose as drinking water."

Zhang Zhengdao smiled and said: "If my second brother's kung fu in the water is relatively mediocre, no one in the world would dare to say he knows how to do it."

Ruan Xiaoqi, however, was impatient and did not deal with Zhang Zhengdao. He asked directly: "Official, I am impatient. Don't blame me. But what is the matter that requires the help of our brothers?"

Zhang Zhengdao just likes Ruan Xiaoqi's straightforward character. He is not as calm and responsible as Ruan Xiaoer, and his actions and words are airtight.

"It's called Second Brother. Seventh Brother knows that the four of us plan to go to Hangzhou to buy some silk cloth. We only plan to go by water." Zhang Zhengdao said half-truthfully: "However, we are all landlubbers.

I don't know how to swim, and I'm afraid that on the way, I might be missed by thieves on the water and lose my life."

"So I came here today to ask three heroes to help me and escort me back and forth safely." Zhang Zhengdao stood up, walked to his white horse, and took out three ingots of white silver from the hanging luggage.

, returned and placed it in front of Brother Ruan.

"These thirty taels of silver are the fixed amount. Second brother, fifth brother and seventh brother each receive ten taels each." Zhang Zhengdao did not take more silver for fear of scaring Ruan Xiaoer and others.

Ruan Xiaoqi's heart was moved by the white silver coins placed in front of him. He had not seen such a big ingot of silver for a long time.

Ruan Xiaoer was indifferent and just asked: "My three brothers can only escort the officials to and from the place?"

Zhang Zhengdao smiled and said: "Second brother, don't worry, all I do is legitimate business, I just protect our brothers on the water."

"After returning safely, I will have another reward!" Zhang Zhengdao added.

Ruan Xiaoqi said: "Second brother, why are you so suspicious? I am so happy to see this official, it is not like entertaining my brother."

Zhang Zhengdao saw that Ruan Xiaoer still didn't seem to trust him, so he said again: "Second brother, I know you still have some resentment in your heart. Second brother Wu and I are both capable and upright men, and we would never dare to lie to you.

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"If we go to Hangzhou, we only need to go northeast from Qinghe County, bypass Liangshan Park, and arrive at Xucheng Pier in one day. We can charter a big boat and go." Zhang Zhengdao said seriously: "Why did I come to your place in the south?

Shijie Village spent three days and worked tirelessly to entertain the three of you. Isn’t it because of a mental illness?”

After hearing what he said, Ruan Xiaoer cleared up some doubts in his mind, and immediately said embarrassedly: "It's not just me who is suspicious, it's actually my three brothers who have been living by this waterfront for a long time, fishing for a living, and never going out.

People have traveled hundreds of miles to come here to look for us, fearing that there may be some fraud involved."

Ruan Xiaoqi said: "Second brother is so worried."

While they were talking, they saw a small boat rowing on the lake, and they arrived at the water pavilion in an instant. However, Ruan Xiaowu, the short-lived Erlang, left and returned.

The man was holding a large golden carp weighing about fifteen or six kilograms in his hand and said with a smile: "Official, I have a good meal today. It's a pity that I don't have any wine."

Zhang Zhengdao saw that he had caught such a good fish in just a moment, and said with a smile: "Fifth brother is very capable. Where can I buy wine here? Let's just go and eat it."

Ruan Xiaoqi said: "There are several hotels across the lake. We can row our boat and have a drink there."

Zhang Zhengdao stood up and said with a smile: "In that case, what are you waiting for? Please help my three brothers to punt the boat."

Ruan Xiaoer also stood up and said: "My mother is still on the hospital bed, and I'm afraid she won't be able to leave her. I'm going to give my wife a few words."

Zhang Zhengdao answered: "Second brother, my two brothers have gone to invite the doctor, but let my sister-in-law tell them when the time comes. We will pay for the consultation fees and the money for the medicine. We will just wait for the doctor to arrive and talk to them."

I can just diagnose and treat my illness, so there’s no need to worry.”

When Ruan Xiaoer saw Zhang Zhengdao's arrangement, his suspicions disappeared. He collected the ten taels of silver and went to the house to explain to his mother-in-law so that she could take good care of her.

After Ruan Xiaoer finished speaking, he handed the ten taels of silver to his wife and said in a low voice: "You should keep it. These ten taels of silver are enough for the family for half a year."

The woman was surprised when she saw such a huge sum of money, and asked anxiously: "Second brother, are you going to do the beheading business?"

Ruan Xiaoer replied: "Don't worry, what we are doing this time is not a beheading deal. We are just escorting the official outside to Hangzhou and back. When we come back, we will have money promised."

The woman then put aside her worries, put the money away close to her body, and said, "Second brother, go and have a drink. I'm at home."

Ruan Xiaoer said again: "The senior official said that his companion will bring a doctor later, and they will pay for all the medical expenses. Please make it clear to them and don't make random decisions."

The woman nodded and said: "Second brother, I have written it down."

"Bake some porridge and water for my mother, and our brothers will go to the other side of the lake to have wine with the official and then explore more." After Ruan Xiaoer asked, he stepped out of the thatched house.

The horses were stored at Ruan Xiaoer's home and looked after by Ruan Xiaoer's wife. Zhang Zhengdao and Wu Song jumped on Ruan Xiaoer's and Ruan Xiaowu's boats respectively.

Three small boats, carrying five people, rowed towards the restaurants on the other side of the lake.

Standing in the boat, with the breeze blowing in his face, Zhang Zhengdao was in a good mood. Sanruan accepted the money and accepted his kindness.

The three heroes on the water are already in his possession.

Mr. Zhiduoxingjialiang, you came too late.

"Master, let's take a look at the scenery of this eight-hundred-mile water park. How is the scenery?" Ruan Xiaoer was holding the boat and saw that Zhang Zhengdao's eyes were staring at the wide water in a daze, so he asked.

Zhang Zhengdao smiled and said: "Second brother, such a good place is rare in the world."

Over there, Wu Song couldn't stand firmly on his feet, so he had to sit in the cabin and said to Ruan Xiaowu: "Brother, hold on tighter, don't throw me into the lake."

Ruan Xiaowu laughed and said: "Brother Wu, don't worry, even if you fall into the lake, I can pick you up."

Everyone laughed when they heard this.