Astral Apostle Chapter 168: Reaction and separation

Anlin Mansion, the back hall of the mansion.

Officials from the state government gathered outside the house, anxiously awaiting the results of the prefect's treatment.

Finally, the gray-bearded old man came out with a medicine box, and the state officials waiting around him immediately surrounded him.

"How is Mr. Lin's injury?"

A confidant of the prefect asks impatiently.

The old man shook his head and said helplessly: "The old man saved the life of the prefect for the time being, but he can only breathe a sigh of relief, and I don't know when I will wake up. I left two prescriptions, decoction and For external use, if it can last for ten days and a half months, there will be no serious problems in life... but, the arm is disabled, and the old man can't do anything."

Hearing this, everyone rushed into the room to check the situation.

As soon as I entered the house, the strong and pungent smell of medicine hit my face.

I saw Lin Zhifu lying on the bed with his eyes closed, his face pale, with a wet towel on his forehead, his broken leg tied with a splint, and his right arm was broken at the elbow, with a blood-stained white cloth wrapped around the broken arm. After applying Zhixue Powder inside, the injury was barely controlled.

Seeing this scene, all the officials took a step, and their faces showed heavy expressions, as if they were all in grief, but in fact they had their own thoughts.

As a disciple of Prime Minister Qin, Lin Zhifu naturally has many people who cling to him, but now he has suffered this disaster, lost his arm, and his career has ended.

Many officials worked with him secretly. In addition to being sad, they were anxious about who to climb after losing their backers.

The officials who did not deal with them secretly rejoiced and pretended to be sad, while others had flickering eyes and scheming.

A confidant of the prefect was not reconciled and asked the old man, "You are a famous doctor in Anlin Prefecture, you really can't continue the broken arm?"

The old man smiled bitterly and said helplessly:

"This lord, although this old man can regenerate bones, he doesn't know how to renew his broken limbs. Xinglin's wonderful hands with such medical skills, apart from the imperial doctor, as far as I know there are only three people in the folk..."

The prefect's confidant suddenly lit up and hurriedly asked, "Who are the three?"

Old Langzhong had to answer: "'Golden Needle Langzhong' Sun Boqing, 'Wonderful Hand' Zhang Jinduan, 'Qingsan Zhenren' Ge Tong... It's just that none of them practice medicine in Jingzhou, even if they are called in the future, it will be useless. , even the immortals can't take it."

On hearing this, the prefect's confidant died.

At this time, an official next to him coughed and moved away from the topic, and said solemnly:

"The prefect of one place was maimed by the green forest gangsters. This is no trivial matter. It will definitely shock the government and the public. It is necessary to write an official document as soon as possible and send it to Beijing with 100,000 fires. In addition, Chen Feng's crime is extremely heinous and insane, and the yamen has expedited preparations The sea captures the documents, and dispatches officials to report to the Luhe prefectures and posts them along the road, the person will be arrested and brought to justice!”

Hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.

Whether the prefect survives or not, there must be an explanation for this matter, and the thieves who murdered the court officials must not be let go.

It is not only about the majesty of the government, but also the officials present are afraid that they will follow in their footsteps, and they are both afraid and angry.

This Chen Feng dares to hurt an official, one has two, who knows if this thief will attack again in the future... The news that the Lu family received the thief's iron spear has also spread all over the state, Mr. Lu Eat this scare, be sick in bed, and these state officials are also secretly afraid.

If they didn't get rid of this Chen Feng, they would also have trouble sleeping and eating. With such a murderer at large, everyone just felt that officials were not living well.

At this time, an official rolled his eyes slightly and said solemnly: "When the prefect was killed, Deng Zhi, the commander of the military and horses, was nearby, but he sat and watched the prefect was killed by the thieves, turned his head and fled, letting the thieves swagger away. Go, this is obviously a crime against the guards and must be severely punished! In my opinion, I will immediately shackle him, hold a court trial, and hand out a rod to set an example!"

"It makes sense, this Deng Zhi is about to escape, and must not be forgiven lightly!"

The crowd nodded.

The murder of the prefect has a lot to do with it. Someone must be responsible. Naturally, someone needs to take the blame. This Deng Zhi was sent to the door, and it is not wrong in the eyes of many officials.

Furthermore, Deng Zhi made a bad start. If these warrior guards fled without fighting but were not blamed, who would protect their safety, so I had to use this model.

……

Lu House.

Since the day that Zhou Jing's iron gun was passed on, Lu Ancheng fell ill, and the entire Lu family closed their doors to thank guests.

In the mansion, everyone is in a state of panic and fear. Fear will urge Yama to come back to the mansion someday in the future, so that they will follow the footsteps of the He Huang family.

"The people in charge of the He Huang family have died in seven, seven, eight, eight, and they exist in name only. No one is in charge of the family business, and they will inevitably be eaten by others in the future."

"Will my Lu family end up like this one day?"

In the main hall, the owners of the houses gathered together, all looking worried.

At this time, Lu Ancheng was sick in bed and did not come to discuss it. Everyone could only discuss how to treat Zhou Jing's iron spear biography.

"Then that urging Yama to not be caught for a day will hang on my head for a day! These thieves don't even care about the prefect, how can they give up waiting for me, I think we still divide the family property , run for your own life!"

"No! The head of the family is not here, how dare you talk about the separation of the family, and this matter is humiliating! It's better to move your family out of Anlin Mansion and run the business elsewhere."

"Absurd, my Lu family has several generations of family business, and it is very powerful, how can I give it up easily? Besides, the strong dragon does not suppress the local snakes. When I give up my foundation and go to other prefectures, I will become a fragrance in the eyes of the local tycoons. I just want to scrape the bones and flesh from my body, I will never allow outsiders to stand firm! This Anlin mansion will be on strict guard after this incident, and the thieves may not dare to come back, I will wait. Hire more nurses with strong martial arts skills!"

Many members of the Lu family hold their own opinions and argue endlessly.

At this moment, Lu Ancheng walked into the hall with a cane, trembling and trembling, his body was weak, and his whole person seemed to be ten years old,

Everyone hurriedly shut up and got up to welcome Lu Ancheng to take the throne.

Lu'an City took a seat, took a breath, looked around the crowd, and said slowly: "I've thought about it for the past few days. From now on, the weak will be strong. , took the money to make a living. In addition, no matter whether the main family is divided, the males of each house cannot all live in the same state capital.”

Everyone was shocked.

Someone hurriedly advised:

"Patriarch, how does this make it happen? My Lu family's foundation has been split like this, regardless of whether the main family or all parties are reduced to the same as ordinary wealthy households, and the grand situation of the family will never be the same as it used to be!"

Lu Ancheng glared, propped up his weak body, and shouted angrily:

"The prefect is implicated by me and others, and now the life and death are unknown, the imperial court will definitely pursue it, and at the same time, there is the urging Yan Luo to stare at the tiger, and the collapse of my Lu family is right in front of you! I don't know if the disaster is coming, and I still think about the prestige of the past, I really don't know. Life and death! My Lu clan split up in order not to be wiped out and to continue. In the past, the wealth of the family could still benefit future generations, and no matter how bad it was, they could still be a rich family. , whether in politics, business, or buying land, there will still be opportunities to occupy one side in the future!”

Everyone was speechless, seeing that Master Lu had made up his mind, even if some people were unwilling, they could only obey.

……

Wujiazhuang.

Wu Zheng has been staying here for a few days with dozens of family members from the Lu family.

After coming back this time, he felt right and wrong.

Every time I went back to my hometown, most of the villagers would greet him when they saw him, and the shops would give him some small items. Everyone was very friendly.

But this time, Wu Zheng was stunned to find that his treatment was completely different. Walking in the village, he would be guarded and disgusted by the villager at any time. Almost everyone ignored him, and he became an unwelcome person.

"Sure enough, it's a bunch of ungrateful people."

While secretly resentful, Wu Zheng did not forget to do his business, and brought people back to Wu's Zhuangzi as a place to stay.

However, almost all the items in the home were removed, and the family's nursing home was scattered, leaving only a few loyal housekeepers and servants to protect the family.

The local village elders and wealthy households knew that the Wu family had children who could be in charge in the prefecture, so they did not embarrass the Wu family, but they did not stop the villagers from looting the Wu family.

Wu Zheng felt that this was not necessarily a good intention, because he found that the rich villagers who used to curry favor with their faces, now see him, they are all smiles, but they look meaningful.

The household items were evenly divided by the village husband. Even if Wu Zheng was angry, he would not be able to get it back for a while, so he could only ignore it for the time being.

He mainly visited the property during this period of time, and found that his fertile fields were all occupied by the villagers. He went to the door to ask for the seller's land deeds in the hands of these villagers as evidence, but was almost surrounded by the villagers.

Fortunately, he was guarded by the family of the Lu family, and the villager did not dare to do anything to him, so he was safe from danger.

The buyer's land deed was burnt to the ground, and he had to go to the county seat to re-apply. It was necessary to use some money to go to the relationship, and I don't know if it would be hindered by others.

The butterfly on the window sill is like a butterfly in a poem

However, as soon as Wu Zheng thought that there was Master Lu behind him, he felt relieved and felt that this matter would happen.

On this day, Wu Zheng was visiting the street with the family members of the Lu family when he heard the screeching of horses' hooves.

Many villagers turned their heads and saw that a few officials had entered the village with their horses, then dismounted in front of the official signboards set up in the village, took out a few official signboards from their luggage, and posted them as notices.

Several officials sounded the gong, attracting the surrounding villagers to look at them and shout loudly:

"The thief Chen Feng made a riot in the Anlin Mansion, wounded the officials of the imperial court, massacred the rich and tyrannical gentry, and trampled on the king's law. The crime cannot be forgiven! If you see this person, you must report it to the yamen, and you will be rewarded with silver!"

Gu Boring

Wu is literate, and when he leaned over to read the list, he knew at a glance that it was a sea capture document.

The list contains the specific deeds of Chen Feng, but omits the details of the prefect's serious injury, mainly emphasizing that he killed the second family of He and Huang, as well as Kuangyan saying that he would kill the other two wealthy families in the future, next to the portrait .

Wu Zheng was shocked when he saw the name of the Lu family in the list. After reading it carefully, he secretly rejoiced that it was not the Lu family who suffered, and couldn't help but feel scared.

If the Lu family is removed, then his last backer will be gone, and the family property will never be recovered.

"Speaking of which, isn't this Chen Feng the thief who killed me in Wujiazhuang? How dare this person make a riot in the prefecture, even the court officials?!"

Wu Zheng felt his mouth dry and his heart beating wildly.

The death of his relatives in Zhou Jing's hands resulted in the taking of his family property. Naturally, he had hatred in his heart, but he was more afraid... How could a white body with no power to tie the chickens, how could it be good to meet a strong man? Wu Zheng was glad more than once that he was studying in the state capital and never went home.

Furthermore, Wu Zheng thought about it early and thought that for himself, thinking about revenge before becoming famous would only be a distraction, and getting famous is the most important thing in life.

As long as you become an official, you will have power, and revenge is naturally not a problem, and you don't have to worry about your life, which is much more cost-effective.

There is just a reason to keep filial piety. He wants to bury his head in his studies when he gets his property back home, and take this opportunity to study his studies without worrying about anything else.

However, seeing Zhou Jing's deeds that even the imperial officials dared to fight, Wu Zheng couldn't help being terrified.

If you have an official body, you will have the protection of the king's law, and you should be respected by others.

If you can't get privileges, you are different from the grass-roots and superior to others, so why should you study the examiner?

If you become an official in the future and want to go to trouble with such thieves, your life will still be threatened... Then why risk such a lowly muddy leg?

After all, if it's really hard to get into fame, then there will be a broad prospect, and a life of prosperity is just around the corner...

Wu Zheng's mind is confused, and heaven and man are at war.

Subconsciously, he has no urgency for revenge. In addition, his fear of Chen Feng has deepened.

……

Zhou Jing and his party had already left Anlin Mansion when state officials posted documents for sea arrest everywhere.

After traveling for a few days, after confirming that there were no state chasing troops behind, the talents finally stopped in a forest, but they separated.

The leader of Tianwangzhai wants to return to the north, while Li Chun and others want to return to Hongyun Mountain. Now that the situation is safe, it is time to part.

"It's a joy in my life to get to know you guys and do something like this together. Unfortunately, I've waited for a long time to leave the village. Now that I've done this, I'm going back to the north."

Xiang Tianjie clenched his fists to the crowd with a solemn tone.

Li Chun also bowed his hands and said: "Alas, once we meet, we must part."

Xiang Tianjie smiled and said politely, then turned to look at Guo Haishen and said solemnly:

"Brother Guo, if you were persecuted by the government, why don't you just follow me and sit on the top spot in my Tianwangzhai, and then drink a lot of wine and eat meat in large chunks. Wouldn't it be fun?"

He asked himself that Guo Haishen was rescued by this trip. With kindness, the other party should not refuse.

However, Guo Haishen hesitated for a while, but shook his head and said with guilt:

"The leaders of the prison robbery saved me, so much love, Guo felt deeply in his heart, and should have promised you to go up the mountain to join the team, but now I have another reason... Alas, please forgive Guo for not being able to go north with you."

Xiang Tianjie was taken aback and asked, "Brother Guo, what's the matter?"

Guo Haishen nodded, looked at Zhou Jing beside him, his tone was sonorous and powerful:

"Brother Chen committed such a major case for me, and the imperial court will hold grudges and bring revenge. The imperial court will most likely send troops to hunt them down in the near future. Brother Chen is in danger. I can no longer leave him alone. Brothers walk together, even if they sacrifice their lives, they must also protect him. If there is a pursuit, Brother Chen and I will face the enemy side by side, advance and retreat together, and live and die together!"

He consciously owed a great debt, and when Zhou Jing was not in a safe situation, he did not intend to leave Zhou Jing.

Although I haven't sworn to worship on the road yet, Guo Haishen only feels like Zhou Jing and has made up his mind to recognize this brother.

Hearing this, Xiang Tianjie immediately looked at Zhou Jing and persuaded:

"Brother Chen, you have hurt the court officials, and you will be revenge. Because the south of the incident is the most intense, but the north is completely different. Why don't brothers follow us all the way north and join us in Tianwangzhai? That way? You don't have to worry about the court chasing troops."

When the voice fell, many leaders of Tianwangzhai brightened up and warmly invited them together.

They admire Zhou Jing's martial arts and heroic behavior, and they really want to live under the same roof and get close in the future.

Seeing this, Li Chun couldn't sit still, and hurried to talk to Zhou Jing:

"I also admire Brother Chen's heroic actions. Although Hongyun Mountain is a small village, he is willing to protect his brother. I sincerely invite brothers to come to my Hongyun Mountain to rest and rest."

Although Hongyun Mountain is only a small shrimp compared to Tianwang Village, he can only come out and compete.

Received two invitations at the same time, Zhou Jing pondered for two seconds and said:

"I understand the thoughts of the leaders of Tianwangzhai. It's just that Brother Li Chun and I have known each other before and have agreed to go to Hongyun Mountain for a talk. Moreover, I don't plan to leave the south for the time being, so I can only refuse your kindness. However, In the future, I will go to the north and visit the brothers in Tianwangzhai, and enjoy the wine.”

He plans to go to Hongyun Mountain. One is that the road is relatively short, but it is too far to go to the north. The other is that there are few things to do in Xiaozhai, and there are many people in Dazhai. Next, he needs a more leisurely environment to improve his strength. Hongyun Mountain is relatively Suitable.

As for the court dispatching troops... At least you need to know where he is. It's difficult for a small group to reveal Xingzang.

Hearing this, Li Chun was overjoyed.

Xiang Tianjie is depressed.

This wave of rescue, Guo Haishen was supposed to join the team, but he didn't expect to be abducted by a Chen Feng who was killed in the middle...

However, the other party's reason was justified, and Xiang Tianjie couldn't refute it, so he had no choice but to accept the reality.

However, listening to Zhou Jing's meaning, it is only to go to Hongyun Mountain to settle down, not to join in. Xiang Tianjie feels a lot better. He feels that Zhou Jing may still work in different cottages in the future, and his own Tianwangzhai has a lot of opportunities.

Thinking of this, Xiang Tianjie put down his emotions and bowed his hands:

"Okay, that brother be careful all the way. When I go back to the north, I will definitely inform the leader of the mountain about Brother Chen's act of loyalty, and spread it all over the green forest, so that everyone in the world can know that brother is a hero of the green forest!"

He still wants to have a good relationship with Zhou Jing, and he made up his mind to make Zhou Jing famous. With a giant like him in Tianwangzhai to testify on the road, it will definitely make this matter a sensation in the green forest.

Zhou Jing also clasped his fists in response, but did not refuse.

At this time, Gao Yun opened his mouth and said regretfully: "Brother, I can't be with you. Although I have not reported my family to the south this time, but to be careful, I plan to go back to the north and get involved with my family. , settle down to another place. If I have time in the future, I will come back to my brother for a drink and a martial arts discussion.”

"Okay, I'm waiting for my brother."

Zhou Jing nodded.

At this time, Li Chun looked at Fang Zhen on the side and smiled:

"Brother Fang, what are your plans?"

Fang Zhen shrugged and said without hesitation, "I am a wandering stray. Wherever my brother goes, I will go."

"Okay, it's nice to have a brother in company."

Zhou Jing smiled brightly~IndoMTL.com~ Li Chun became more and more happy. This wave of invitations to Zhou Jing, including Guo Haishen and Fang Zhen, went up the mountain together. It was a buy one get two free.

After some talk, everyone in Tianwangzhai and Gao Yun decided to go north.

The new gang composed of Zhou Jing, Guo Haishen, and Fang Zhen plans to follow Li Chun all the way to Hongyun Mountain, temporarily staying to see the attitude of the court. Zhang San and the other five naturally followed.

Everyone indicated their whereabouts, and the group immediately split into two.

Looking at each other, everyone looked solemn, raised their hands and clasped their fists:

"The rivers and lakes are far away, the mountains are high and the rivers are long, and the duckweeds in the world will always gather and disperse. I just hope that when they meet in the future, they can still have a good time with you guys!"

Both sides are people in the green forest, neither of them are twisting their tempers. They solemnly clasped their fists and said goodbye in the woods.

Immediately, the two groups separated on the spot, each went their own way, and drifted away from each other back to back.