Back at the inn, Du Zhongxiao packed up briefly, sat down at the table, and took out the booklet for steaming wine. After Su Song polishing, this booklet has already explained the technology of steaming wine in detail and can be presented. Du Zhongxiao originally intended to attach the technology of brewing white wine to the back, but after thinking about it again and again, it would be better to forget it. It is better to have less than more things.

According to Du Zhongxiao's plan, if the book is presented, he should go back to his hometown. It is not a big deal to stay in the capital. The small steam engine has already made a model to drive the fan, which is a toy, and is given to Su Song. Du Zhongxiao doesn't care about what steps he will do in the future.

At this moment, a voice came from outside: "Is Du Xiaoguanren here? I have something to say."

Du Zhongxiao stood up, a little strange. He didn't know many people in the capital, so who would come to find him at night? Although there is no curfew in the inner city, the night market is basically distributed around the imperial city, mainly serving officials who attended court. The surrounding area of ​​Xiangguo Temple has slowly begun to silence.

When I opened the door, I saw two big men standing outside the door, the person who sat in the tea shop when I met Wu Kejiu a few days ago.

A big man crossed his hands and said, "Little official, our official gave instructions and discuss something if you have something to do."

Du Zhongxiao guarded the door vigilantly and said in a deep voice: "It's dark in the night, it's not too late to talk about it tomorrow if you have something to do."

Another big man smiled and said, "But this is not something that the little officials can offend!"

After saying that, he stepped forward suddenly, crossed Du Zhongxiao's neck, and immediately rushed into the room.

The other man flicked into the room, closed the door, and stepped forward to help Du Zhongxiao hold it down. Then he took off the cloth sheet from the bed, tore it apart, and tied Du Zhongxiao's hands and feet. The two of them worked together to throw Du Zhongxiao onto the bed and stood up.

The man who entered the room first took out a bright wrist-removing knife from his waist and said to Du Zhongxiao: "You are offended by a small official, but don't talk. If you attract others, this knife will first kill you! When you are dismounted, that one is Niu Er, who comes from the Northwest Army."

Du Zhongxiao felt his scalp numb, so he tried to calm down and asked, "I came from a small family and I don't have much money. What do you want?"

Ma Dadao: "Tomorrow morning, we will go back to the northwest. I heard that the little officials had a way to steam wine from the lees and wrote it into a booklet. This method can make some money, so our brothers only borrowed the booklet for use."

Du Zhongxiao looked at the two of them and said in a deep voice: "Since you are from the army, what's the use of taking my booklet? Everyone in the capital knows that steaming wine in wine lees is my method. As long as Kaifeng Prefecture writes to the northwest, where can you escape!"

Niu Er smiled and said, "Little officials don't have to care about these things. We have our own way. As long as we hand over the booklet to us, it has nothing to do with you!"

Du Zhongxiao sighed: "That book is useless to me, it's just a re-recording. The table over there is, you can take it away. However, the guards at the foot of the Kaifeng Prefecture emperor are strictly guarded, especially those from the northwest. You'd better take the book and leave. If you do anything bad, you will definitely not be able to escape the pursuit of the government!"

Ma Da went to the table, picked up the booklet and looked through a few pages, and said happily: "That's right, that's it! - The little official is at ease. We are just seeking money and will not ruin your life. With this method, we will definitely make a fortune when we go to the northwest, and we also want to thank you!"

Du Zhongxiao looked at the two of them and always felt something was wrong. He said in a deep voice: "This book was revised by Su Xiaoguan. Many people know that I want to hand it over to the court and cannot hide it. There will definitely be others who know about this tomorrow. As long as you write to the northwest, the army will not be able to tolerate you!"

Niu Erdao: "The little officials are at ease. There are many foreign troops in the northwest, so we must have a place to hide. - offend them, and the little officials are wronged."

After saying that, he tore off a piece of rag, blocked Du Zhongxiao's mouth, and tied him firmly to the bed.

The two of them checked carefully and saw that there was no flaw again, so they left calmly.

There were mixed fish and dragons in Daxiangguo Temple, and the inn was not strictly checked, so the two of them were allowed to go out swaggeringly.

When they arrived on the edge of the Bian River, the other people came up and asked, "Have you succeeded, two brothers?"

Ma Dayangyangyang said the booklet in his hand: "That little official is a weak scholar, so that's not a good idea! By the way, what about the little official from the Wu family? With the booklet, if there is this person, you will be foolproof. This time I will make a great contribution."

"Wei Erlang over there was pulling Wu Xiaoyuan to drink near Zhouqiao. You will be there later. Tomorrow morning, you will be the first to go out of the city. I watched Peng Tiexia and stared at him. After passing Zhengzhou, we would pick up Zhang Xianggong's family and return on Hedong Road. When we get news from the capital, we must investigate Shaanxi Road. At that time, we had already returned to our hometown."

Ma Da nodded: "Okay, let's just say that. It's a serious matter to keep an eye on Pengtixia, so don't make any mistakes!"

After saying that, he took the rest of the people and walked along the Bian River towards the Zhou Bridge.

Wu Kejiu was held by Wei Erlang to drink until late at night. Seeing that the other party had not yet left, he couldn't help asking: "Brother, the night is already deep, and there are no pedestrians on the street, so why don't we go back and rest as well."

Wei Erlang said: "Let me wait a moment, and I will have a few friends coming here later to send you a wealthy gift."

Wu Kejiu said: "What are you saying? Can't you say it tomorrow? No matter how big a thing is, it's not a few hours."

At this moment, Ma Da, Niu Er and others came along the Bianhe Avenue in the west. Wei Erlang saw it and pointed at Wu Kejiu and said, "Look, they are here! This matter is related to the future of Xiaoshiwai, why are you anxious?"

Ma Da, Niu Er and others went to the stall by the Zhouqiao Bridge and sat down. Wei Erlang said, "This is Ma Yuhou, the leader of our trip."

Wu Kejiu was not sure why, and he saw that the other party was mysterious and secret, so he didn't want to ask, so he just bowed his hands.

Ma took a sip of wine and said to Wu Kejiu: "Xiao Junwai, do you know who we are?"

Wu Kejiu shook his head: "I don't know you, so how can you know who you are? This brother said in the evening that he had a business to do with me and had been drinking here until now. I asked him, but he was hesitant and refused to explain it clearly."

Ma Dadao: "The good teacher knows that we are subordinates of the Korean minister in Northwest and come to Kaifeng City to work. Due to military emergency, we will leave the city early tomorrow morning, so I am so sorry to wait here. You have some reputation in the capital these days. I think this craft will be useful when it comes to the northwest, so that Wei Erlang invites you here and go to the northwest to find wealth."

Wu Kejiu shook his head after hearing this: "I have my own way in the capital, why do I go to the northwest? I have steamed wine for others these days and have formed some connections. Just waiting for some operation, I may not be able to gain a background."

Ma Da laughed and said, "What origin? Can you be an official? There are so many talents in the capital, and when will you be my turn to be a young official? Why not follow us to the northwest? Just because you know how to steam wine, it will be easier to have an official position."

Wu Kejiu shook his head repeatedly: "If you want to be an official, it will be so easy. Don't mess with me like this!"

Ma Da patted Wu Kejiu on the shoulder: "The war is in the northwest, can it be the same as the mainland? Several husbands, who have no gaps in their hands, and as long as they are appreciated by their husbands, they can fill in a piece for you. Does Yao Sizong know that there is a guest house next to you? The Northwest General's Mansion recommended him to come to Beijing and was appointed as the magistrate. Not only him, but there are still several people in the northwest who have been expeditions and magistrates these days. "

Wu Kejiu was a little moved and thought for a while and said, "But they came to the capital after all, and only after they tried it in the yamen, could there be an official position."

Ma Da laughed when he heard this: "What they are doing is a magistrate, and the county magistrate is actually in short supply, so they naturally have to come to the capital. Little brother, to be honest, do you think you can be an official? Haha, as long as the little brother is not so energetic, things will be easy."

Wu Kejiu was not willing to believe it, but the temptation of becoming an official was too great and he couldn't bear to get up.

Ma Da saw Wu Kejiu's thoughts and kept persuading him to tell some stories about the northwest. The war in the northwest was not good, and in order to win, the court was not hesitant to award the title of officials. This was not only on the battlefield, but also on the border state army.
Chapter completed!