The collection of books in the palace is so numerous and of such wide variety that even if any one of the great and wealthy families could pick it out alone, the collection of books would not be as good as that of the palace.

Not only is the collection of books rich, but there are also many types. Collections of classics and history, Buddhist and Taoist classics, and even many classics that have been lost in later generations are all included in the collection.

In addition to copying and copying, Wang Zhong's daily work also included transportation, which included rare or even non-existent treasures in the large inner collection of books, copying them and taking them out of the palace.

Entering the Great Nei Library was like a fish entering water for Wang Zhong. Since Emperor Jiayou said that he was still young and had little experience and needed to hone himself for a few years, he would naturally be unable to leave Bianliang in a short period of time.

In Tianshui Lane, Wang Zhong returned home from the Yamen and met Wang Erxi and Yu Chuer who had just arrived from Yangzhou.

"Third Master!"

"Third Master!"

As time passed, the two men's names for Wang Zhong also changed.

"Sit down!" Wang Zhong gestured for the two of them to sit down. He made a pot of green tea produced in his farm and poured a cup for each of them.

"How's it going in Yangzhou?"

Wang Er said happily: "The business over at Zhuangzi has stabilized. Over at the breeding farm, Chu Yi is watching, so there is no problem for the time being. Over at the oil mill, Brother Fu is leading a group of brothers, so there is no problem. Over at the frosting workshop, An

My sister-in-law left in a hurry and didn't have time to explain, which delayed a lot of production. Recently, the price of icing sugar on the market has been much higher."

Wang Zhongdao: "Things are rare and valuable. If icing sugar becomes a common thing on the street, how can it be sold at a high price?"

"What the third master said is true, Master Shanda also said the same!" Wang Er said happily.

"By the way, second brother, how are the training of the young men you asked to pick?"

Wang Erxi shook his head and said: "It's still far from enough!"

"Take your time, don't be in a hurry!" Wang Zhong said with a smile.

Then he looked at Yu Chuer next to him and asked, "How are Xiaozhu Village and the village doing lately?"

"Going back to Third Master, the village is the same as before. There are no changes. There are a few people in the school who have completed their studies and become teachers. They are all arranged to work with the stewards in the village. There is also an aunt from Li Laosi's family, whose name is

The girl named An Ran is the little girl whom you praised for her talent in arithmetic and even taught her for a while. She also asked me to bring you a message, saying that she knew everything you taught her and asked you when you would teach her.

There’s a new one!”

"Oh?" Wang Zhong was not surprised: "This is good news!"

"That girl's talent is indeed not low. I will write a letter later and ask someone to send her back. If she is willing to come to Bianliang, ask Brother Shi to send her over. I want to see if this baby can learn

To what extent."

"Third Master wants to accept her as his disciple?" Yu Chuer said in surprise.

Wang Zhong smiled and said: "Why, no?"

"No, no!" Yu Chuer hurriedly shook his head and said, "It's just... it's just..."

"Okay! No need to explain!" Wang Zhong waved his hand and said: "Most of the time, women's hearts are thinner than our men's. I set the rules at the beginning. Regardless of men and women, as long as they perform well, they can work in our village.

, A true man should keep his word, how can he change his orders overnight!"

"Let's just do this. Now that I have a lot of free time, I will ask the teachers at the school to recommend a few outstanding students in each subject, and I will personally take them for a few years."

Wang Zhong wrote four letters, one to Sheng Hong, one to Sheng Wei, one to Chang Bai, and the remaining one to the village chief and several elders.

Just a few days after Wang Zhong's letter was sent out, a letter from Yangzhou was delivered to Wang Zhong.

The letter was written by Changbai. The letter talked about the current situation, and the content was much the same as in the past. It also mentioned that Changbai's eldest sister Hualan's marriage had already been planned. Changbai's mother and uncle were very fond of Zhongqin. As for the Erlang of Bo Yuan's family, the elders of the two families have been constantly exchanging letters recently, and it looks like good things are about to happen.

Changbai also mentioned in the letter that Wang Zhong was in Tokyo now and asked Wang Zhong to inquire about the situation of the Yuan family.

After delaying for five days, Wang Zhong wrote another reply, asking Wang Erxi to ask his brothers from the Cao Gang to send him back to Yangzhou as soon as possible.

Seven days later, the Caobang brothers who took a boat all the way down the river delivered Wang Zhong's letter to the hands of Chang Bai, the Sheng family in Yangzhou.

After Changbai read the letter, his expression changed drastically, he grabbed the letter and ran out in a hurry.

"Father!" In Sheng Hong's study, Chang Bai lost his composure and barged straight in.

"Bai'er?" Seeing Chang Bai losing his composure, Sheng Hong was a little surprised: "What's going on?"

"Father, please read this, this is the letter sent back by Zihou!" Changbai walked quickly to the bookcase, stretched out his hands, bowed to hold the letter, and handed Wang Zhong's letter to Sheng Hong.

"Zi Hou's letter?" Sheng Hong read the letter as quickly as possible, but as he read it, he frowned.

Sheng Hong said: "Why would Zihou mention the Yuan family's affairs to you?"

Changbai said: "It was my son who heard that his father and mother wanted to marry his eldest sister to the Yuan family, so he wrote a letter specifically asking Zihou to help find out!"

"Hai'er and Zihou have a close relationship. Zihou will definitely not lie. Moreover, Zihou also praised Yuan Wenshao in the letter, saying that his martial arts and tactics are quite outstanding, and he is also among the top among the nobles in Tokyo. Now, Now I am looking for a job in the city defense camp."

"The important matter of marriage is the order of the parents. The matchmaker said that the child should not have interfered. It only involves the eldest sister. The child can't help himself for a moment. Please punish him!" After saying this, Changbai took a few steps back and knelt down on his knees. He raised his hands and said loudly.

Sheng Hong quickly stood up and helped Chang Bai up: "You are also thinking about your eldest sister, how can you punish me as a father!"

"Father, let me tell you the truth. In fact, my father prefers a rich son. However, your mother, your uncle, and your grandmother all like Yuan Wenshao's child more." Sheng Hong was also helpless.

Changbai said: "Mother, grandmother and uncle have their own considerations!"

"How could I not know!" Sheng Hong said with great regret: "Last year in Tokyo, I met the child Yuan Wenshao. That child had an honest nature, a kind temper, and a good family background. He was indeed a good child."

"Father!" Changbai said: "Our Sheng family is a clear stream of civil servants, and the Yuan family is a military general and a noble person. There is a distinction between civil and military affairs. Moreover, the Yuan family is an uncle's house. If the eldest sister really marries, what if she receives that kind of treatment?" The countess is making things difficult, we are afraid..."

Although Changbai doesn't care about anything at home on weekdays and only reads books from saints and sages, he can be as smart as Changbai, but the inner house is only so big. After watching the fight between Wang and Lin Sushuang for so many years, he should have learned some tricks. .

"I can't help big sister!"

"There is no such thing as a pie in the sky in this world!" Sheng Hong shook his head and said, "Actually, your mother and the others have a reasonable consideration. The Yuan family is the Earl's Palace after all, and Yuan Wenshao's child is also very good, but his career will not go well in the future. I can still have a title to protect me."

"Ke Zihou... ugh!" Sheng Hong sighed and said, "It's okay not to mention it. You don't have to worry about it anymore. Your mother and I are taking care of things for your eldest sister. What's most important for you right now is All I need to do is concentrate on studying and get your name on the gold list as soon as possible!"

"I understand, kid! Then I won't bother you!"

Changbai didn't talk much on weekdays, but it was rare for him to say so much today, which was indeed a strange sight.

More than a month later, the news of the marriage between the Sheng family and the Zhongqin Bo Yuan family quickly spread throughout Tokyo, and in October of that year, the marriage ceremony was held.

In the winter month of the third year of Jiayou's reign, Wang Zhong took some leave in advance and walked overland to the boundary of Huaiyin. He then took a boat south and arrived in Yangzhou in just a few days.

At that time, Hua Lan and Yuan Wenshao had already passed the invitation.

Wang Zhong came back in a hurry, hurriedly and slowly. Changbai learned the news of Wang Zhong's return when Wang Zhong came to visit him.

Wang Zhong first met with Sheng Hong and apologized, saying that he could not make it back in time to attend the ceremony of Hua Lanna Cai, and presented him with a congratulatory gift purchased in Tokyo.

"Why do you and I, my uncle and nephew, have to be so open to others?" Sheng Hong smiled brightly, as if he had completely forgotten that he had always wanted Wang Zhong to be his son-in-law.

Sheng Hong couldn't help but feel lucky in his heart. Although he mentioned this matter in a vague way at first, luckily he didn't mention it openly, and Wang Zhong was also a smart man.

"My uncle treats me like a nephew. Since Hualan Shimei is so happy to accept him, how can I turn a blind eye? This is just a small gift, but it is my nephew's intention. I hope my uncle will not refuse."

The two exchanged blame, and Sheng Hong took the gift list and thanked Wang Zhong for Hua Lan.

To be honest, the girl Hualan is really good-looking, but her temperament is a bit arrogant and her temperament is a bit strong. She is not the type that Wang Zhong likes. Wang Zhong has never had Hualan's idea. Otherwise, when he and Sheng Hong were together in the past, In Tokyo, Wang Zhong clearly understood the meaning of Sheng Hong's words, so how could he expose it in the lake?

"Uncle's transfer order has already been issued!" Wang Zhong looked at Sheng Hong with a half-smile.

"We arrived in Yangzhou a month ago. We just need to wait for the handover to be completed before we can leave in the spring of next year."

"Congratulations, uncle! Congratulations, uncle! Sixth grade to fifth grade is a threshold. Once you cross it, your future will be limitless!" Wang Zhong smiled, very sincerely.

Sheng Hong was also very happy, with a smile on his face, but he still said modestly: "The officialdom is turbulent, and who can say clearly what will happen in the future!"

Wang Zhongdao: "My uncle has always been cautious in his words and deeds, and is kind to others. Even if the situation changes, my uncle will definitely be able to protect himself."

After exchanging blame with Sheng Hong, Chang Bai, who heard Wang Zhong's visit, also hurried over.

Sheng Hong wisely left time to the young people and left by himself.

Chang Bai immediately took Wang Zhong out, saying that he would help Wang Zhong catch the wind and introduce a new good friend to Wang Zhong.

The two came to Wangjiang Tower, the most popular restaurant in Yangzhou today. Today, Wangjiang Tower is still run by Old Wu and his son. Old Wu is the shopkeeper, and Old Wu's son works in the kitchen, accountant and waiter. , all from Xiaozhuzhuang.

The Wangjiang Tower in the past was built by Wang Zhong single-handedly, and Wang Zhong had been in Tokyo for almost two years. Everyone in the building knew Wang Zhong.

When I saw my boss coming over, the private room on the second floor, which was the largest and had the best view, was naturally vacated.

The best private room in Wangjiang Tower is called Water and Sky. As the name suggests, you can see the water and sky from the window. Especially at sunrise, the sun rises from the east, and the endless rays of light dye the entire river. gold.

"I'm very curious. Who can make Zicheng admire his friends so much?" Wang Zhong asked curiously, sitting on the side of the bed.

Changbai, however, pretended to be secretive: "When he comes later, Zicheng will know about it!"

"Zicheng said that, and I'm even more curious!"

“Try this sweet-scented osmanthus stuffed rice!”

The two of them were eating and drinking, chatting, when footsteps suddenly came from outside, and then they saw Khan Niu walking in carrying a young man wearing a dark double-breasted brocade suit.

"Zhong Huai is here. Come on, let me introduce you to him. This is Wang Zihou whom I often tell you!"

"Gu Er is so polite!" The visitor was none other than Gu Tingye, who had fallen in love with Chang Bai at first sight.

"If you are Zecheng's friend, then you are my friend. There is no need to be so polite. I'm Wang Zhong, whose cursive character is Zihou. Just call me Cousin."

"I am Gu Tingye, whose cursive name is Zhonghuai!" Gu Tingye also introduced himself: "Brother Zihou's name has been well known to me for a long time!"

"Zhong Huai's name is also very resounding in Tokyo City!" Wang Zhong cupped his hands and said with a smile.

Gu Tingye smiled awkwardly, cupped his hands and said, "Make Zihou laugh!"

"Hey!" Wang Zhong said: "The so-called reputation is just what others say. It is not yet known how true or false it is. What other people think about it is their business. Zicheng and I have the same temperament. Zhong Huaineng Being introduced as a good friend by Ze Cheng, he must be a true-hearted person, but he has some romantic affairs and youthful debauchery, so there is nothing funny about him."

Gu Tingye was stunned by what Wang Zhong said.

Changbai said: "Zi Hou is right. Our friendship is because we have the same temperament. What does it have to do with others."

Wang Zhong looked at Gu Er and said with a smile: "Ze Cheng has great respect for Zhong Huai. He has praised him in front of me a lot before."

Gu Tingye glanced at Changbai and said to Wang Zhong: "Ze Cheng often said in front of me that Zihou is both civilized and military, but has a gap in his chest. He is very human. When I saw him today, it turned out to be true."

Sheng Hong was a smooth and sophisticated person, and no matter who he made friends with, he always made people feel like they were in a good mood. However, in the eyes of those extremely smart people, it was difficult to make close friends with such a smooth and sophisticated person.

But Wang Zhong was completely different, he was forthright and forthright, and just talking to him made people feel comfortable.

"Zhong Huai was born in the Ningyuan Marquis Mansion. He must be a true master of Ningyuan Marquis and have excellent martial arts skills, right?" Wang Zhong looked at Gu Er with burning eyes.

It has been several years since Wang Zhong came to this world. Wang Zhong has met many Jianghu people in the Cao Gang. Most of them have martial arts skills, but they are not advanced.

And Gu Er can be said to be the ceiling of combat power in the original drama. I wonder how his family's martial arts are different from those spread in the world?

Looking at those big star-like eyes and feeling Wang Zhong's scorching bright gaze, Gu Er was surprised. The way of martial arts is nothing more than training the body, tempering the muscles and bones, and strengthening the blood.

Gu Er had only heard his father, who he was not close with, mention the sight of eyes as bright as stars. He said that his muscles and bones were strong to a certain extent, his energy and blood were full, and his eyes were as bright as stars.

.

It's just that that kind of state actually appeared in a young man who was less than twenty and only a few years older than himself. Gu Er was not surprised.

"I just learned some farming skills!" Gu Er was a little confused about Wang Zhong's depth, but he became humble.

Wang Zhong cupped his hands and said, "I have a village outside the city, and I also raise a few bad horses. If Zhong Huai has time, why not go to my village and go to Panhuan for a few days, and you and I can learn from each other?"

"I have my wish, but I dare not invite you!"

Changbai next to him suggested: "It's better to choose a different day than to hit the sun. How about today?"

"Then today!"

The three of them ate in a hurry. Changbai asked Khan Niu to go back and report the news, and he followed the two of them to Xiaozhu Village.

Seeing the martial arts arena that Wang Zhong had set up behind Zhuangzi, and the seven or eight types of weapons displayed on the weapon racks next to it, Gu Tingye immediately felt itchy, picked up a wooden stick, and wanted to spar with Wang Zhong.

Wang Zhong also took a wooden stick and pointed the tip at Gu Tingye: "I am a guest from afar, Zhong Huai, please!"

"Zi Hou, be careful!"

If it were a matter of comparison, Gu Tingye believed that he was no match for Wang Zhong and Chang Bai.

But when it comes to martial arts, Gu Tingye, as the only one in the Ningyuan Hou family who has been personally taught martial arts and military tactics by the contemporary Ningyuan Marquis, has practiced Sanjiu in winter and Sanfu in summer. It has been ten years since he was five years old, and he has never slacked off.

Don't think that you are worse than others.

Gu Er's stride was like flying. After a few ups and downs, he arrived in front of Wang Zhong. The long stick in his hand was like a poisonous snake coming out of its hole, running towards Wang Zhong's shoulder.

As powerful as thunder and as fast as lightning, this alone is enough to give a glimpse of Gu Er's martial arts.

If he were facing an enemy, Gu Er's blow would not hit his shoulder, but his throat.

Wang Zhong, however, was unhurried and kept his expression as usual. He held the stick in both hands and lightly circled the tail of the stick with his right hand, and the head of the stick also made a big circle.

With a bang, Gu Er's long stick was separated, and the long stick in Wang Zhong's hand was already pointed in front of Gu Er's throat.

Gu Er stared at Wang Zhong in front of him in stunned silence, having not yet recovered from this shocking stab.

Chang Bai next to him was also dumbfounded. Chang Bai saw with his own eyes Gu Er's bravery when he fought against the assassins on the big ship that day.

But the extremely brave Gu Er was subdued by Wang Zhong in one fell swoop?

"Is this marksmanship?"

Gu Er looked at Wang Zhong and exclaimed.

"It's indeed marksmanship!" Wang Zhong put away his stick and stood up, saying loudly: "Come again?"

Gu Er was not discouraged and no longer acted as recklessly as before. He picked up the stick and cautiously began to test slowly.

…

After two cups of tea, Gu Er smiled wryly and Wang Zhong bowed his hands and said: "Zihou is very skilled in martial arts, I admire him!"

"It's just that Chi Zhonghuai is older and took advantage of his age!"

Wang Zhong smiled and walked over to discuss with Gu Er.

In fact, Gu Er's kung fu is not bad, and he has a very solid foundation. He just lacks actual combat experience, and Wang Zhong's various physical attributes are already ten times higher than ordinary people. The so-called kung fu, in the final analysis, the competition is nothing more than strength.

, response and speed.

Gu Er's various physical qualities are almost twice those of an adult. This is due to his lack of age. When he reaches adulthood, he will definitely improve, especially his reactions, which are extremely quick.

After the two exchanged ideas, Wang Zhong took matters into his own hands and learned that the martial arts methods practiced by Gu Er were generally similar to the martial arts practiced by Wang Zhong. There were differences in fighting methods, training methods and killing moves.

The so-called killer move does not refer to a fixed routine, but a series of techniques that explode in an instant, exerting force and stimulating qi and blood, and the effect is very significant.

And Wang Zhong's advice to Gu Er benefited a lot. In just a few days, his combat prowess suddenly reached a higher level.

A few days later, Wang Ruofu took Sheng Hong, Changbai, and sisters Hualan and Rulan to Runzhou, which is only across the river from Yangzhou, to say goodbye to Changbai's uncle and grandmother.

Old Mrs. Sheng went to live in Sanqingguan outside the city. In the Sheng family, there were only a few concubines and three children of Sheng Hong left.

On this day, Gu Er invited Wang Zhong to his home for a drink and a sparring match. The two were performing martial arts in the courtyard. Yu Chu Er suddenly ran in in a hurry: "Third Master, it's not good. The sixth girl of the Sheng family ran out of the house and said...

Her little mother is having a difficult time giving birth, and her second brother has already taken Miss Six to the Huichun Hall to hire a doctor!"

"What? In such a large Sheng family, an eight-year-old girl is asked to hire a doctor by herself?"

"Zhonghuai, Uncle Sheng has been as kind to me as a mountain. Changbai and I have never reneged on our friendship. Now that they are not in Yangzhou, I can't just sit back and watch this matter!" After saying that, he put down his weapons and walked out.

Gu Er hurriedly chased after him: "I'll go with you."

"Okay! You and I will go together!" Wang Zhong and Gu Er looked at each other and walked out together.

Just as he walked to the door, Wang Zhong suddenly stopped. Gu Er looked at Wang Zhong in confusion: "What else is there?"

Wang Zhongdao: "Now there are only women in the Sheng family. You and I are outsiders. It would be inappropriate to go there rashly. Now the old lady of the Sheng family is recuperating in Sanqing Temple outside the city. Why don't you and I divide our forces into two groups? I will go to the Sheng family.

Zhonghuai went to Sanqing Temple and asked Old Mrs. Sheng to come back. After Zhonghuai saw Old Mrs. Sheng, he only needed to tell the truth, no need to say more, and Old Mrs. Sheng would make a decision on her own."

"Okay! I'll go right away!"

Gu Er immediately ordered people to prepare horses, and the two of them went out from the back door of Bai's house. The horse soldiers split into two groups. Wang Zhong took Yu Chuer and ran straight to the Huichun Hall. They happened to catch up with Wang Erxi holding Minglan and dragging him with him.

The doctor carrying the medicine box came out of the Huichun Hall.

"Hey!" Wang Zhong reined in his horse, stopped, and asked sternly: "What's going on?"

"Brother Wang Zhong!" Seeing Wang Zhong, Minglan seemed to have seen a life-saving straw: "Hurry up and ask the doctor to save my mother-in-law!"

"Third Master, this doctor doesn't want to come to see you!" Wang Erxi explained immediately.

"Second brother, give me the sixth girl. I'll go first. You take the doctor and ride the horse of the second grade of junior high school to rush over quickly!" Wang Zhongren was on the horse, leaned over and grabbed Minglan's shoulder, and lifted her to his body.

Sitting in front of him, he hit his horse and galloped away as soon as he finished giving instructions.

Wang Erxi threw the doctor onto the horse, then got on the horse and followed closely behind.

It only took a moment for four people and two people to arrive at the Sheng family, but at this time, the Sheng family was closed.

Wang Zhong went up to call the door but no one answered. When he walked to the wall of the courtyard next to him, he took a few steps back, ran for a while, jumped over the top of the wall, and kicked away the boy guarding the door.

He opened the corner door and led Minglan and the doctor in.

"This way!" Minglan said nothing nonsense and led Wang Zhong and Lang Zhong directly to her and Wei Xiaoniang's yard.

As soon as I arrived outside the yard, I saw a beautiful woman wearing a peach blossom skirt and a coat, leading a large group of servants with sticks, surrounded by several female servants, and stopped in front.

Minglan explained loudly: "This is the doctor I invited, please get out of the way!"

Lin Sushuang didn't say a word, only watched coldly. More than ten servants with sticks swarmed forward. Wang Zhong let go of Minglan, took a deep breath, and rushed forward with a single step. Everyone saw a flash of black shadow in front of them.

, Wang Zhong's voice could not be caught at all, but in just one breath, more than a dozen servants flew out in all directions without even a scream.

"Ghost!"

Several timid female envoys were so frightened that they backed away. Even Lin Sushuang was dumbfounded and staggered back a few steps, as if she had really encountered a ghost.
Chapter completed!