The water at the bottom of the cliff was rapid and endless. Hu Bugui led tens of thousands of people to search for several hours, but other than a few pieces of cloth hanging on the trees, there was nothing.
Lin Wanrong was relieved. It was a good thing that they did not find Sister Fairy. With Ning Yuxi's ability, she would not die so easily. Maybe one day she would suddenly appear in front of me to scare me.
He sent people to carefully remove the gunpowder from the cave, and it took half a day to clean it up. Looking at the mountain of gunpowder, Hu Bugui broke out in cold sweat. If General Lin had not bravely charged into the enemy's lair, these tens of thousands of brothers would not even know how they died.
Xu Zhiqing was originally very angry at Lin San for leaving his post, but seeing the mountain of gunpowder in front of her, her heart trembled and she did not want to teach him a lesson anymore.
Once the last obstacle was gone, there was a wide, flat road that led straight to the capital. Tens of thousands of soldiers marched day and night, and it took them more than two days to reach the capital. It was within the seven-day deadline set by the emperor. It could be said that they were traveling at a godly speed.
When Xu Wei received the news, he had been waiting outside the city for a long time. He saw the army approaching from afar. A white-robed young general wearing silver armor and a golden helmet was riding on a ferghana horse. He was currently looking around lazily, exuding a majestic aura.
"Brother Lin, brother Lin — —" Xu Wei was overjoyed, urging the carriage to rush over, shouting from afar.
"How can I trouble Mister Xu to personally welcome me? I don't deserve it. "Official Lin pretended to give a fist salute, his face full of seriousness.
Miss Xu put down the curtain and snorted to Luo Ning beside her, "Ning 'er, your husband should go to the theater to act. He has been laughing and joking along the way, but when Father personally came out of the city to welcome him, he became pretentious. Pretending to be serious, he is a good actor. "
Miss Luo giggled, "It's not like sister doesn't know big brother's character, he was born like this. If one day he really becomes serious, I'm afraid you will complain again."
Miss Xu stared at Luo Ning for a long time, then suddenly sighed, "Ning 'er, the way you speak now, is it really carved from the same mold as your Lin San? Is it really true that one is marked by the company one keeps?"
"Did I?" Luo Ning subconsciously touched her pink face and lifted the curtain to take a look outside. She said shyly, "This is how it should be like when the husband sings the song of the wife. Jiejie, I think you know Big Brother very well. Even I can't compare to you. "
"Really?" Through the car window, Xu Zhiqing saw Lin San and Xu Wei chatting happily. Her cheeks were slightly hot, and she waved her hand in annoyance. "Don't mention that pervert to me. I get annoyed just by looking at him."
"Little brother, do you still need to be so courteous with this old man?" Xu Wei smiled as he stroked his beard. "You are now the hero of China. Not to mention this old man, even the civil and military officials should welcome you personally."
He had kissed and touched someone else's daughter. Even though it was all a misunderstanding, it was still hard to say. Official Lin felt guilty and let out a hollow laugh. With a face full of modesty, he said, "Official Xu overpraises me. This little brother's talent is shallow and I still have many areas to learn from you. I hope that you will give me many pointers in the future."
Did the sun rise from the west? Why did this little brat's personality change and become so humble? Xu Wei looked at him in confusion. He saw that Official Lin's face was full of flattery and his expression was very strange, but he couldn't see any clues. Strange!
Xu Wei snorted and turned his head to look at the dozens of heavily guarded silver carriages. Then, he saw the brand new seals on the silver boxes. He was excited and quickly walked to the front of the carriages. He reached out his hand and slowly stroked the cold silver boxes. He muttered to himself, "Found it, I finally found it. The heavens are protecting China, the heavens are protecting my China! Little Brother Lin, tell me about the process of finding the silver in detail. "
Telling stories was Official Lin's specialty, and it was also a miracle that he had personally created. Naturally, he couldn't refuse to boast. He immediately told the story of how the two of them rushed to Shandong in the middle of the night, looking for clues, determining the location of the falling silver, forming a net to catch the fish, and raising the silver with the wooden boat. He relied on his mouth to make a living, so he was well versed in the art of boasting. He spoke about how he planned everything out, how he grasped the pearl of wisdom, how he overruled the opinions of the masses, how he used the net to catch the fish, how he used the wooden boat to clear the sand, and how the boat raised the silver. For a moment, spittle flew everywhere and the world changed color. Even he felt that Lin San was a rare genius in the heavens, the number one genius in the world.
Xu Wei listened with great interest. Sometimes he asked questions, sometimes he sighed with emotion. When he finished, he let out a long breath and said, "The process of finding the silver has already been spread throughout the capital. However, it was all hearsay and passed on by word of mouth. Today, after little brother's narration, only then did I realize that it was even more soul-stirring and brilliant than the rumors. It seems like this old man has missed a good show! Little brother Lin, do you know that the rumors in the capital right now are that you are the true number one genius in the world? "
Damn, isn't this stirring up conflict between me and Old Xu? Who doesn't know that he is number one in the world? Official Lin shook his head with an incomparably solemn expression. "Who is the one gossiping! Official Xu, you can't believe these words. This little brother is young and inexperienced. How can I compare to you? You are elegant and distinguished, assisting the ruler and being respected by the world. At best, this little brother can only be ranked number two in the world. "
Xu Wei laughed heartily and patted his shoulder. "Little brother Lin, don't be too modest. The common people have all seen what you have done. That day when Princess Nichang was choosing a husband, you fought the Turks and won every round, which was already beyond everyone's expectations. On the martial arts practice field, you fought against many and defeated the strong, which is even more extraordinary. This time, when you went to Shandong, you also created the miraculous scene of the carp leaping over the dragon gate. You can be called a genius in the world. Not only that, the stories of you in Jinling have already spread throughout the capital. In the restaurants and teahouses, the most popular story is' Brother Lin San Angrily Fought the King of Yinglian, the Pretty Family Servant Bravely Seized the Beauty '. This is the story of you and Miss Lo. There are also many people who specially write and frame your couplets and hang them up for sale. The price is not low either. Even in your newly renovated residence, although you haven't moved in yet, there are many people waiting day and night to beg you to bestow them with treasures! "
"No way!!!" Official Lin's heart jumped when he heard this. Asking me for treasures? When I play with a brush, I can't even come up with a picture of a chicken pecking rice. But if someone is willing to fork out money, what harm is there in learning how to use a brush for a few years?
"Brother Xu, this is all the love of the people, it can't be taken seriously." Hearing Old Xu say this really made his heart itch. Official Lin beamed and said, "You also know that this little brother has always lived in seclusion, enduring and keeping a low profile. I don't care about fame and fortune, and I view money as dirt. I don't care about this superficial title of number one or number two in the world!"
This brat's face probably grew all the way to his butt. Otherwise, how could he not care about his face at all? Xu Wei laughed and nodded. "I understand, I understand. Everyone knows about little brother's noble character and unquestionable integrity. However, my China hasn't seen such an outstanding talent like you in several hundred years. At present, there are foreign races invading, and there are internal disasters. This is the time of national calamity. My China needs an indomitable hero, a role model that all the people look up to. You need to be loved and respected by my China's people. With that as a goal, you can unite the people's hearts and face the national calamity together. Among all the learned scholars in the world, little brother Lin is skilled in both the pen and the sword, and has experienced many miraculous things. There are countless legends about you in the streets. Moreover, you were born among the common people, so you have an incomparably lofty position in the hearts of the common people. Such an iconic hero, apart from you, who else can take on this role? "
From the looks of it, it really has to be me. Lord Lin chuckled and said, "Old Brother Xu, did someone teach you to say these words? I was wondering why you would personally come out of the city to welcome me. So this is what happened. "
Xu Wei awkwardly coughed a few times and said with a laugh, "This, is also from the bottom of this old man's heart, completely from the bottom of my heart. Little brother, please don't misunderstand. "
The emperor's god-making movement is truly magnificent. He is silently forcing me into an alley, leaving me with no path of retreat. Old Xu is such an intelligent person. He must have smelled something, which is why he spared no effort to speak up for the emperor.
"Let's talk about this later," Official Lin said with a laugh. "Right now, the most important thing is to hand over this silver to the national treasury. Brother Xu came at the right time. You are the Minister of Revenue, so please count the three hundred and fifty thousand taels of silver. This little brother will have completed his task, and then I can go home and accompany my wife to sleep. "
The officials of the Ministry of Revenue who had come with Xu Wei had already led the soldiers to open the silver chests and check them one by one. Only after they had finished counting the silver did they report to Xu Wei. Xu Wei put his seal on the receipt of the silver and said with a smile, "With little brother Lin handling things, how can this old man not feel at ease? Three hundred and fifty thousand taels, not a cent more, not a cent less. It's all here. "
This Old Xu was also someone who didn't even blink when he lied. It was clear that all of the clerks had counted the silver several times to make sure that there was no mistake before he used his seal. Yet, he spoke as if he had complete trust in me.
Old Xu looked around and saw Xu Zhiqing and Luo Ning holding hands as they jumped out of the car and walked towards him. He secretly pulled Lin Wanrong and whispered: "Little brother Lin, Zhi 'er didn't give you any trouble along the way, right?"
Lin Daren smiled and said: "No trouble, no trouble, it's just that my hands are tired."
Lin Daren's words were profound. Xu Wei had a lot of knowledge, but he couldn't understand the meaning of his words. So, he nodded his head and said: "Yes, it's been hard on this little brother. Our family's Zhi 'er's body is thin and her mind is simple. I don't feel at ease when she is with others. I'm afraid she will be bullied. But for little brother Lin, this old man is 100% assured. With you taking care of her, nothing will go wrong! "
Lin Daren listened and gritted his teeth. Little girl's body is thin? You still have the nerve to say that? I don't know how many times I was beaten by her along the way. However, her thoughts were as simple as mine, very simple indeed!
"Niece Luo Ning greets Uncle Xu. This time, Uncle and Zhiqing sister helped me with my father's matter. This great kindness, Ning 'er is very grateful. "Luo Ning came over with Xu Zhiqing and bowed to Xu Wei.
Xu Wei hurriedly helped her up and said with a smile: "This is my duty. Niece, you don't need to be too polite. Please get up."
Luo Ning smiled faintly and bowed respectfully before standing beside her brother. Xu Wei nodded his head to Xu Zhiqing: "Zhi 'er, thanks to little brother Lin for taking care of you along the way. You should also thank him!"
"No need, no need." Lin Daren modestly waved his hand: "Miss Xu and I are helping each other. There's no need to thank him."
Xu Zhiqing remembered that she was bullied by him along the way. She snorted and ignored him. Xu Wei awkwardly said: "This, Zhi 'er is still young. Her etiquette is not good. Little brother Lin, please forgive me."
Still young? Lin Daren was stunned. Luo Ning giggled. Uncle Xu's skin was not much thinner than her big brother's.
Everyone exchanged greetings for a while. Xu Wei boarded the carriage and was about to leave. But suddenly, he turned his head and looked at Lin Wanrong. Then, he said: "Little brother Lin, there is one more thing. I don't know if I should say it or not."
"What is there to say? What is there to be polite with me?" Lin Wanrong said with a generous smile.
Xu Wei nodded his head and sighed: "In less than half a month, Li Tai's army will set off. This old man hopes that little brother will consider Li Tai's suggestion. Don't be impulsive. At present, the army is lacking talented generals. A good man should fight on the battlefield and make contributions. Little brother has such ability. If you can't serve the country, it will be a big waste. I hope this little brother will consider it seriously. "
Xu Zhiqing, who had already entered the carriage, lifted the curtain and angrily looked at Lin San. Then, she snorted and said: "Father, he is selfish and short-sighted. He only thinks about his lovers all day long. What's the use of telling him this? Let other families' men dye the battlefield with their blood, and let him stay in his pink formation. "
Hearing that Uncle Xu wanted her brother to fight on the battlefield, Luo Ning tightly grabbed her brother's small hand and nervously looked at him.
Lin Wanrong couldn't remember how many times she had tried to persuade him. Even she herself was puzzled. I've never studied the art of war, nor have I learned about formations. Why do Xu Wei, Li Tai, and this Xu Zhiqing all value me so much? Is it because I won the war in Shandong? That's too hasty.
Lin Wanrong cupped his fist and said with a smile: "Thank you, Mr. Xu, for your kindness. It didn't matter if he made contributions or not. What mattered was to bring back those brothers who had rushed to the battlefield alive. That was the most important thing. To be honest, I have been thinking about this matter on the way to Shandong. It's not that I don't dare to go, but the responsibility is too great. It's like a heavy burden on my body, making it hard for me to breathe. "
"Only those with ability can take responsibility! I'm not afraid, so what are you afraid of? "Xu Zhiqing glanced at him. Her face softened and her voice became much softer.
"Yes, yes." Seeing that little brother Lin's attitude seemed to have softened, Xu Wei immediately became excited. He quickly persuaded: "Only sages have the courage to take responsibility. Little brother Lin's ability to command troops, this old man has seen it with his own eyes. Not to mention, just the love and support of those tens of thousands of soldiers is not something others can do. Not to mention that you are quick-witted and full of wisdom. The soldiers you command are disciplined and powerful. You have a good reputation in the army. With these two points, you can fight against the barbarians. "
This old man really knows how to bluff. Lin Wanrong laughed: "Thank you, Miss Xu, for your advice. Thank you, Brother Xu, for your encouragement. Listening to your words, even I feel that I'm a talented general. If it wasn't for my heart being distracted, I would have been convinced by you. "
"Something else in your heart?" Xu Wei heard a trace of hope and quickly said: "Little brother Lin, if there's anything difficult, as long as this old man can help, I will be duty-bound."
"Mr. Xu also knows about this matter." Lin Wanrong sighed. He held Xiao Ning 'er's hand and smiled affectionately: "When I was in Jinling, I met a confidante called Xiao Qingxuan. After that, we separated for some reason and agreed to meet at the Jade Buddha Temple on the seventh of July. "
So, he went to the Jade Buddha Temple to find this Miss Xiao. How many confidantes does this guy have? Xu Zhiqing thought of the first time she met Lin San at the Jade Buddha Temple. She sighed and looked at him before lowering her head in silence.
"To be honest, the reason why I left Jinling and came to the capital was to keep my promise. Qing Xuan's position in my heart is the same as Ning 'er's position in mine. I can't bear to leave either one of them. "
Luo Ning was so happy that she lowered her head shyly. Miss Xu shook her head. After Ning 'er married her husband, she really became stupid. She couldn't even tell that Lin San was trying to please her.
"The seventh of July?" Xu Wei frowned: "That's five months away. Little brother Lin, don't you have any clues about this Miss Xiao? If there are any clues, this old man will risk his life to help you find this lady. "
"It can't be said that there are no clues." Lin Wanrong sighed: "To be honest, before I left for Shandong, I happened to see a portrait of Qing Xuan in the palace."
"The palace?" Xu Wei was startled and looked at Lin Wanrong: "I understand. Little brother Lin beat around the bush for half a day. You want me to ask the emperor about this lady. But there is one thing I don't understand. With little brother's position in front of the emperor, why don't you personally ask? "
This old man was really smart. Lin Wanrong bitterly smiled and shook his head: "My brother Xu, if the emperor is willing to tell me, would I still bother you? That old man is hiding from me. I don't know what he is thinking. "
Since the emperor was unwilling to tell Lin San, there must be something he couldn't say. Xu Wei thought for a long time. Lin San cared so much about this Miss Xiao. If he could persuade Miss Xiao to open her mouth and let him lead the army to kill the enemy, wouldn't it be wonderful? Miss Xiao should be easier to talk to than Lin San.
Xu Wei's eyes lit up as if he had found a bright path. He laughed a few times and patted his chest: "Little brother Lin, rest assured. This old man will risk his life to find the emperor and ask about the whereabouts of this Miss Xiao. I will help you and your wife reunite. As everyone knows, I, Xu Wei, love to be the matchmaker. "
The last sentence was directly filtered. Lin Wanrong nodded and said: "Brother Xu is so righteous. This little brother can't thank you enough. Since that is the case, I will wait for your good news. "
Now that he had said everything, Xu Wei felt confident and urged the carriage to leave.
"Father, do you really want to find this Miss Xiao for Lin San?" Xu Zhiqing gritted her teeth and asked softly.
"That is natural. Lin San values friendship and righteousness. As long as I find this Miss Xiao, Lin San will obediently lead the army to fight for me. "Xu Wei stroked his beard and smiled proudly.
He values friendship and righteousness? Bah! Miss Xu's heart was filled with a strange sour and bitter feeling. She hurriedly turned her head.
"Zhi 'er," Xu Wei sighed softly and said with a deep meaning: "Life is short, you need to grasp it in time. Don't pretend to be confused, you will only harm yourself. "
"Father is the best at pretending to be confused!" Miss Xu's face turned red and said in a low voice. Xu Wei was stunned, but immediately laughed: "Yes, yes, father is the best at pretending to be confused. Zhi 'er is not confused!"
With the help of Old Man Xu Wei, there will be some clues. After handing over the military seal, Lin Daren lied down on the carriage and stretched his waist. He hugged Luo Ning's slender waist and gently rubbed it. His big hand gradually moved towards her chest.
"Dage!" Ning 'er's face was red. She snuggled in his arms and softly said: "Where will we rest tonight?"
Lin Daren was also stunned. This question was good. Luo Ning and Qiaoqiao are both in the capital. If I continue to live in the Xiao Family, although I don't mind, I'm afraid the two girls will not be used to it. Luo Ning is such a hot person, she will be too embarrassed to show off. She will hinder my great career. But if I move into a new house, what will Grand Mistress do? What will she think? In theory, I am still a member of the Xiao Family. Will I be fired by Grand Mistress?
Lin Daren thought about it, but he couldn't think of a good way. He secretly regretted it. If he turned the Xiao Family into a harem earlier, and Ning 'er and Grand Mistress were all in one pot, wouldn't all his troubles be solved?
"Dage, what are you thinking?" Ning 'er's soft voice sounded in his ear.
"For thousands of years, I will unify the Xiao Family." Lin Daren gritted his teeth and said.
Luo Ning chuckled and angrily punched him in the chest. Then, she said in a sour tone: "The Xiao Family is an orphan and a widowed mother. But, they called a bad person like you. You hooked the souls of Xiao Da and Xiao Er. The Xiao Family doesn't need to be unified, it will be yours."
"Is that so?" Lin Wanrong giggled: "So Ning 'er's calculations are so meticulous. I really didn't see that you have the potential to be a little housekeeper!"
Luo Ning wrinkled her nose and snorted: "That's natural. It isn't easy for Dage to earn money. Ning 'er can spend it and save it. Dage, in the future, when Ning 'er uses the money you earn to do charity, you can just advertise it. It won't be a waste of time. "
Things were different when they were close. Lin Daren sighed with emotion. Then, he heard Talented Lady Luo whisper in his ear: "Dage, don't we have a big house in the capital? I heard from Uncle Xu that it has been renovated. We can stay there tonight — — "
"This — —" Lin Daren was hesitating. Talented Lady Luo blew a breath of air into his ear. Her eyes flashed with a wild flame, and her face was so red that it seemed like it could drip water: "— — And Qiaoqiao, just the three of us! Ah, Dage, what are you going to use to oppose me?! "
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