Across the Water Margin: Officials of Ximen

Ximen Qing took the baton, and Jiao Ting said: "Good brother, don't worry!" Hearing this, Jiao Ting stepped back to watch the battle.

The man wanted to scare Ximen Qing, he held up the short stick in the air, danced like a windmill, and yelled violently, trying to make Ximen Qing retreat.

Seeing his bluffing, Ximen Qing felt amused, and intentionally made an opening. He pointed his stick forward and slanted towards the ground. The tip of the stick seemed to be stuck on the ground casually, but he secretly pressed down the stick, bent it slightly like a bow, and waited for the next moment. The man stepped forward.

The man didn't know Ximen Qing's stick technique, so he shouted loudly, raised his short stick high and bullied him, and went straight to Ximen Qing to hit him.

Ximen Qing was waiting for this moment. He swung the pressed stick up sharply, the stick that was pressed down like a bow suddenly released the pressure, and the tip of the stick popped out like an arrow off the string, hitting the ground with incomparable speed. On the short stick in the man's hand, the short stick flew out of the man's hand.

Although Ximenqing's predecessor was good at punching sticks, the move he is using at this moment is a stick technique borrowed from modern martial arts movies. What he pays attention to is the word "bomb", which is a stick summed up after 900 years of Chinese martial arts evolution. Fa, where did people in the Song Dynasty see it?

Of course, if you want to defeat the ancients with the three-legged cat kung fu learned in the movie if you time travel to a frail scholar, that would be a dream.

Fortunately, Ximen Qing's predecessor had a good kung fu foundation.Ximen Qingneng kicked the knife in Wu Song's hand away with his bare hands when he encountered a surprise attack, which shows his skill.If it wasn't for the huge disparity between his strength and Wu Song, he might not be easily killed by Wu Song.

Therefore, although Ximenqing couldn't beat Wusong, the god of death who was a first-class master, he had no problem beating the guy opposite him.

The man stood there dumbfounded, knowing in his heart that the slap just now was Ximen Qing's mercy.If Ximen Qing's stick hit his hands or body, he was afraid that he would be seriously injured.

Ximen Qing slowly put away his stick, the man threw himself to the ground and bowed, and said, "Forgive me, sir! A villain with stupid eyes, I really don't know Mount Tai!"

Chapter 25 Looking for a hero but not meeting

Ximen Qing lifted the man on the ground, smiled at him, "Please stand up, man! Now, I may ask you what your name is, and where did you come from?"

The man blushed and replied: "The villain is ashamed! The officials heard that the villain's surname is Shi Mingyong. He was originally from the Daming Mansion. He only makes a living by gambling. The local people gave the villain a different name. Called General Shi. Because he punched a man to death two years ago in gambling, he fled to Chai Daguan’s village. The villain lived there for four months. The high officials, the villains are willing to follow the high officials from now on. What the villains need to do, the high officials only need to subdue."

It really was "General Shi" Shi Yong!Ximenqing had already guessed that this guy was Shi Yong, because only this guy liked to say that the whole world only obeyed Chai Jin and Song Jiang, and the rest were treated as mud on the soles of his feet.

Shi Yong said this because he was ignorant.For this rascal who lives by gambling like Lu Xiaoyi, whoever is more generous to them will be regarded as a great hero by him.

In the Shandong and Hebei areas, only Chai Jin and Song Jiang have different ambitions and like to spend money everywhere to buy the hearts of heroes in the rivers and lakes, so they were praised by Shi Yong.

There are so many heroes in the world, not to mention, in Daming Mansion in Hebei where Shi Yong lives, there is a "Jade Qilin" Lu Junyi with high martial arts skills and wealth, known as the Three Wonders of Hebei.It's just that Lu Junyi just wants to be a rich man with peace of mind, and has no interest in buying and making friends with people like Shi Yong.So Shi Yong didn't have such a hero in his heart.

Another example is Yanggu County, Shandong Province, which is not too far from Daming Mansion. There is a senior official of Ximen Qing who is proficient in spears, sticks, boxing, and "calligraphy".This Shi Yong doesn't even know the name of the official Ximen, he is really a frog in the bottom of a well!

Ximen Qing wanted to take Shi Yong in because, like Lu Xiaoyi, Shi Yong was from a rascal background and was familiar with all kinds of teachings.In addition, he often travels around Hebei and Shandong, so he is a good candidate for running errands to find out news.

This Shi Yong can be used as Lu Xiaoyi's deputy in the future to expand the power of the intelligence organization.

Ximen Qing saw that Shi Yong was willing to gamble and admit defeat, and he was submissive to him, so he also spoke kindly to him and comforted him, affectionately calling him a brother.

Jiao Ting also went up to exchange greetings with Shi Yong, and they became brothers.

Ximen Qing brought Jiao Ting, Shi Yong and the servants back into the tavern, and asked the restaurant to cut the meat and sift the wine for everyone to eat.

Shi Yong reluctantly ate two more bowls of wine, already feeling overwhelmed.Looking at Ximen Qing again, he had several bowls of wine with Jiao Ting, and he was still talking and laughing freely, which made Shi Yong speechless and admirable.

Everyone ate too much wine, and it was getting late, so they had a hasty rest overnight in this small shop under the post.

The next day, the rooster crowed, and Ximen Qing, who had something on his mind, got up early and had a meal. He asked a servant to give the horse to Shi Yong, and led Jiao Ting and Shi Yong to ride straight to Dongchang Mansion.The servant was paid according to Ximen Qing, and he went to another town to buy horses, and then went to chase the master and his party.

Ximenqing led people through Dongchang Mansion, and then went to Gaotang Prefecture.Although I ran into a few entertainers on the road, none of them had real skills.Therefore, after traveling for several days to reach Gaotang Prefecture, they did not find the hero they needed.

After passing Gaotang Prefecture, Zengtou City in Lingzhou is not far ahead.Ximenqing and his party bought all kinds of gifts in Gaotang Prefecture, and went to Nazengtou City in a splendid manner.

Inevitably, another day passed on the way, and I saw two hills turned around, a flat river in front of me, and a big town was revealed between the willow trees.

The streets and alleys of the town are crisscrossed, the houses are next to each other, people come and go, and there is endless noise.

Outside the town, there are fences in all directions, and there are groups of town soldiers armed with guns and sticks, patrolling back and forth, and the weather is severe.

Shi Yong had been here before, and immediately told Ximen Qing that this was Zengtou City.Ximen Qing couldn't help but sigh in Zhuma, what a prosperous place!

It can be seen that the township soldiers in Zengtou City are well-trained and well-organized. It can be seen that Shi Wengong, the head coach of Zengtou City, is indeed well-deserved!

The hero Shi Wengong, I, the official Ximen, are here!Ximen Qing excitedly rode into Zengtou City.

However, I don't know if Ximen Qing's luck was exhausted by collecting Shi Yong on the road, and Ximen Qing's trip to Zengtou City was once again in vain!

The leader of Zengtou City, the elder Zeng Nong warmly hosted a banquet in Zeng's mansion to receive Ximen Qing who came to visit.During the banquet, he told Ximen Qing that Shi Wengong, the head coach, and his son Zeng Mi had gone to the northern Liao Kingdom to buy horses, and they would not be able to return until several months later.After the coach Shi Wengong returns, he must be asked to go to Yanggu County to visit the senior officials of Ximen in person.

When Ximen Qing heard the news, he groaned in his heart, thinking to himself, why am I so unhappy?

I couldn't find Luan Tingyu in Zhujiazhuang, and I couldn't find Shi Wengong here in Zengtou City, but who should I, Ximenqing, find to deal with Wu Song?

In this area of ​​Hebei and Shandong, the only ones who are strong enough in martial arts, famous enough, and Ximenqing knows the exact location are the "Jade Qilin" Lu Junyi of the Daming Mansion and his confidant "Prodigal" Yan Qing.

It's just that Lu Junyi is the leading rich man in the Daming Mansion, richer than me, Ximen Qing.How could he let go of his rich and stable life to help me and Wu Song fight? Lu Junyi please don't move, and Yan Qing will naturally not come to the muddy water of Ximen Qing.

Ximen Qing was anxious in his belly, but his expression did not change. He still exchanged drinks with the elder Zeng and his four sons, and the host and guest had a good time.

After all, this Zengtou City is also a powerful party, as long as they can escape Wu Song's catastrophe, there are still many things that can be shared with this Zengtou City.Therefore, it is still necessary to form a friendship with it now.

After the banquet that day, Ximenqing stayed overnight at Zeng's mansion.The next day Elder Zeng wanted to take Ximen Qing to visit the Fahua Temple in the east of Zengtou City, but Ximen Qing politely declined.

Ximen Qing has his own troubles and has no intention of staying here.He bid farewell to Elder Zeng and others, and set foot on his way home.

After leaving Zengtou City, Ximen Qing, Jiao Ting and Shi Yong rode together.Jiao Ting saw Ximen Qing's lack of interest, frowned, and asked with concern: "What is your brother worried about? But because you missed that hero Shi Wengong?"

Ximen Qing glanced back at Zengtou City behind him, and sighed: "Is this God's will? Brother Jiao Ting, brother, I am really troubled because I can't meet with Shi Wengong. Brother needs to call many skilled martial artists now. He is a good man, but unexpectedly he is repeatedly frustrated. Fortunately, you and Brother Shi Yong are here to vote, and God has treated me well."

"Brother, where are we going to look for heroes now?" Shi Yong asked from the side.

Ximen Qing looked at Shi Yong and said, "Nowadays I don't know where there are any famous heroes in Hebei and Shandong. I'm afraid I have to go back to my home and return to Yanggu. Brother Shi Yong, you have been in the rivers and lakes for many years, but do you know any heroes?" ?”

Shi Yong blushed, and said: "Brother, brother, I used to make friends with street thugs, and never had the chance to make friends with such a hero as Shi Wengong."

Jiao Ting suddenly said beside him: "Brother, why do we have to go back the same way? Why don't we go southeast, go to Jinan Prefecture, Qizhou, and then take Jishui from Jinan Prefecture to Yanggu, Yunzhou. This road is also good. Let’s go, without delaying the journey. Jinan prefecture east Lianqing, Wei, Lai, Deng and other prefectures is a prosperous place with many people. Why don’t you go there and look for it?”

Jiao Ting's words lifted Ximen Qing's spirit.He straightened up on the horse, pointed the whip in his hand to the southeast, and said: "You two brothers, let's go to Qizhou!"

Chapter 26 The Bandit Delivers His Head

Qizhou borders the Yellow River in the north, Mount Tai in the south, Qingzhou and Denglai Peninsula in the east, and Gaotang Prefecture and Dongchangfu in Hebei to the west. It is a traffic hub from Hebei to Shandong.The state capital of Qizhou is located in Licheng, where there is the world-famous Baotu Spring, which is the source of the ancient Luoshui.There is also a Thousand Buddha Mountain to the south of Licheng. Since the Sui and Tang Dynasties, many places of interest such as Xingguo Temple and Fohui Temple have been left.

After Ximen Qing, Jiao Ting, and Shi Yong left Zengtou City in Lingzhou, they traveled all the way, passed through Yucheng County, and hurried to Licheng, a prosperous place.

After entering Licheng, Ximen Qing, Jiao Ting, and Shi Yong wandered around the streets and alleys, hotels, teahouses, and Goulan cottages for two days, hoping to find those heroes with real skills.However, in the past two days, he has not met a really good man worth making friends with.

Hey, in such a big state capital, there is no one available!Could it be because I didn't bring my lucky general Lu Xiaoyi with me this time?Ximen Qing sighed secretly.

In desperation, Ximenqing had no choice but to leave Licheng with Jiao Ting, Shi Yong and a group of servants, and rode towards Changqing County of Qizhou.You only need to pass through Changqing County to reach Pingyin County in Yunzhou, and then go southwest from Pingyin County to return to Yanggu County.

The people walked out of the city for an hour, turned around a small mountain bay, and saw two mountains facing each other in front of them, shaded by ancient trees, and a quiet valley appeared.The road under everyone's feet is passing through the valley.

The road in this valley must not be as easy to walk on the flat ground. Ximen Qing decided to get off his horse and rest for a while, and let the horse also go to the side of the road to graze some grass to recover some energy.