Chapter 17 Passing by the Beam
The next morning, Hou Dayong brought Fu Gong, He Wulang, Du Gang, Chen Meng and more than 100 people, and set out from Zhengzhou, passing Daliang, Chanzhou, and then to Daming Prefecture. This road is full of wide and flat official roads, which is easier to walk than other roads. Fu Gong has walked this road many times. Yang Huizhi was also in the team. He wanted to take this year's imperial examination. Although Hou Dayong was unwilling to let him go, he still supported him to take the exam. If he passed the exam, there would be another friend in the court. If he failed the exam, he would go back to the academy.
This was the second winter in ancient times when Hou Dayong was in ancient times. At this time, the weather was cold, the north wind was whispering, everyone was wailing white, their noses were red, and their hands holding the reins were frozen. Hou Dayong and his party were well-trained soldiers, all riding war horses, and they were very fast, and soon they arrived at Daliang.
Chai Rong is in Daliang, and is working hard to govern and ambitiously advancing various reforms.
Chai Rong issued an edict: "Those who are good at handling things cannot achieve perfect results, and those who are good at dealing with themselves cannot be without faults. Although Yao, Shun, Yu, Tang are the most wise, the saints, literature, martial arts, and Chengkang are still thinking about the unpleasant words and seeking bitter medicine, let alone the miserable future generations are not satisfied!" His words sincerely asked the ministers to make suggestions. In order to better let ministers speak for advice, Chai Rong named Wang Pu and more than 20 Hanlin scholars to write two articles: "It is difficult to be a minister and is not easy to discuss" and "Ping Border Strategy".
At the same time, Chai Rong ordered people to rectify the imperial examination system that had many problems and could not select talents so that people with real talents could enter government agencies and play a role.
Hou Dayong stayed at the post station outside the city and rested for one night. The next day, Hou Dayong announced a day off and asked the entourages to enter the city. Hou Dayong brought Yang Huizhi, He Wulang, Du Gang, Chen Meng and others into the city and prepared to visit Wang Pu. Finally, he found Wang Pu's mansion, but Wang Pu was not at home. The river in Yunzhou broke the dam and flooded the nearby states. Chai Rong ordered the prime minister Li Yu to go to the prison to build the river embankment. Wang Pu was also sent to Yunzhou to assist Li Yu in governing the river and helping the victims.
Except for Wang Pu, Hou Dayong had no acquaintances in Daliang, so he took a few people to wander around Daliang City. Of course, Daliang City is not as big as a modern metropolis, but at this time, the scale and prosperity of Daliang City were among the best in the world. The people who came to live and the colorful products made He Wulang, Du Gang, Chen Meng and others dazzled.
Several people were looking around on the street, and suddenly a shout came from behind: "Control Hou Du."
Hou Dayong looked back and saw that it was Su Wensen, the captain of the Leopard Camp, followed by several Leopard Camp soldiers. Su Wensen ran over, and Hou Dayong hugged him enthusiastically. He Wulang, Du Gang, and Chen Mengjun were very familiar with Su Wensen and his soldiers. They had not seen each other for a long time. Everyone punched me, kicked you, swearing and swearing, and they were extremely intimate.
Su Wensen took Hou Dayong to the best restaurant in Daliang, Changqing Restaurant, and asked for a Dayune room, two tables were placed to entertain Hou Dayong and his party.
When Hou Dayong was strolling on the street with people, he was seen by Zhao Wu. Hou Dayong had a high position and was about to marry Queen Fu's sister Fu Ying, becoming a newcomer to the Zhou Dynasty. Although Zhao Wu hated Hou Dayong very much, he did not dare to conflict with him openly. In the past, both of them were civilians, so there was no problem in fighting. Now Zhao Wu has obtained the seventh-rank military position in the Guards Department, but his position is not worth mentioning in front of Hou Dayong. If he rashly asks Hou Dayong to challenge him, he will only suffer losses.
Zhao Wu followed Hou Dayong and saw Hou Dayong meet Su Wensen, and then entered Changqing Restaurant. While Zhao Wu was thinking about countermeasures, someone patted his shoulder heavily.
Zhao Wu looked back and found that he was five colleagues of the Guards Department. One of the leaders was named Li, named Zhen, and was a clan member of Li Chongjin. Li Zhen was good at martial arts and brave in wars. He was a simple-minded, upright person, and fearless. When Zhao Wu saw Li Zhen, he was happy and said enthusiastically: "It turned out to be Brother Li, which scared me. I was thinking of you in my heart, and you appeared. What a coincidence."
Li Zhen likes drinking the most. Zhao Wu's family is rich and scheming. He knows that Li Zhen is a member of Li Chongjin's tribe, and intends to win him over and eat and drink with him. Li Zhen said: "Today, birds fade out of his mouth and find a place to have a drink."
Zhao Wu smiled happily and said, "The last time it was Brother Li to treat him. This time I counted me, so I went to Changqing Restaurant."
Zhao Wu led the guards into Changqing Building and saw that there was no Hou Dayong in the hall. Zhao Wu asked the clerk: "If there is a private room, please have the best one."
Zhao Wu ordered a table of good dishes and ordered three jars of good wine. Everyone in the Guards were happy to eat. Seeing that Li Zhen was drunk, Zhao Wu pretended to be anxious and went out to find the private room where Hou Dayong was. After returning, he looked angry and said to Li Zhen: "I just came back in a hurry. I heard someone crying that the guards were stupid pigs, and there were even more ugly words. I couldn't even say it. It sounded like I was from the Palace Front Office."
The two imperial guards, the Palace Front Office and the Guard Office, have been in a bad mood for a long time, and both sides refuse to give in. Fighting and fighting are common. Li Zhen fought with the Palace Front Office soldiers many times. Today, he drank wine. He heard Zhao Wu say this, stood up and took the people to settle the score with Hou Dayong. Zhao Wu took the people to the private room where Hou Dayong was and said to Li Zhen: "It's them." He said: "It's really bad. Today is always urgent." Li Zhen didn't think much and said: "You go, I want to see what the boys of the National Academy are going to do?" Li Zhen kicked the door of the private room and broke in.
Hou Dayong was drinking with Su Wensen and chatting about interesting stories in the Black Diao Army. When he was happy, the door was kicked open by Li Zhen.
"Birdman from the Palace Front Office, don't talk behind your back, let me teach you a lesson." Li Zhen didn't see who was inside clearly, and kicked the table with his feet.
Sitting near the door was Du Gang. He was a man who was not afraid of trouble. When he saw someone kicking the table, he allowed him to succeed. He pushed the window and looked at the moon, blocking Li Zhen. Li Zhen was also a brave general. Although he was a little drunk, his hands and feet were still very neat, and he slashed Du Gang's neck with one palm.
Hou Dayong asked Su Wensen: "What's going on?"
"It's hard to describe it. The Guards and the Palace Front Office often fight each other. There is no war between the superiors."
Du Gang and Li Zhen made a few moves, but neither of them took advantage of it. Li Zhen's people and Hou Dayong's people had already fought each other, forming a scene of a group fight.
Daliang is the capital, and Hou Dayong has no influence here, so he does not want to cause trouble, not to mention the two factions of the Palace Front and the Guards. Hou Dayong shouted violently: "Stop it all."
Su Wensen's people were all former Black Eagle Army soldiers, and they had formed a habit of executing orders, not to mention that Hou Dayong enjoyed a high status in their hearts. When he heard Hou Dayong's orders, he stepped back while placing the gears. In this way, the two sides confronted each other.
Hou Dayong walked forward and said, "I am Hou Dayong, the defensive envoy of Zhengzhou. Why do you guys come?"
After the Battle of Gaoping, Hou Dayong's name was already well-known in the Great Zhou army. Someone from the Guards Office had recognized Hou Dayong. Those who didn't know were stunned and dared not act rashly. Li Zhen originally knew Hou Dayong, but when he saw Hou Dayong before, Hou Dayong was covered in clothes. Today he was wearing casual clothes. He didn't recognize him at all. He drank wine and was in a hurry. He didn't hear what Hou Dayong said. He said with red eyes: "Stop talking nonsense, can you fight? I want to beat you all over the floor for teeth."
Hou Dayong's face darkened. He stopped talking and stepped forward and punched Li Zhen. There was no fancy move, but it was fast and strong. Li Zhen was also a person who knew the goods. Seeing Hou Dayong taking action, he took a step back and punched Hou Dayong with his left hand, and punched Hou Dayong with his right hand. Hou Dayong did not avoid it. He grabbed Li Zhen's left wrist with his backhand, stepped forward, and pushed Li Zhen's abdomen with his knee. Li Zhen hit Hou Dayong with his right punch. This move basically copied the moves used to defeat Zhao Wu. Li Zhen's punch was too short and had no power, but Hou Dayong's knee hit was very powerful. Like Zhao Wu, Li Zhen fell to the ground after being hit.
After Hou Dayong defeated Li Zhen, he pulled out the Breaking Wave Sword and pressed it on Li Zhen's throat, "You are too rude. I am the Zhengzhou defense envoy. You beat the court official, and you will be spared today." He used force on his hand, Breaking Wave pierced the skin of Li Zhen's neck, and a small drop of blood was secreted. Li Zhen was pressed against the throat by the knife, and he woke up halfway. Then he recognized Hou Dayong. He knew that he had caused trouble, but he did not say a word and refused to give in.
Hou Dayong didn't want to make a big deal, so he taught Li Zhen a few words, so he let Li Zhen and his party leave. After a while, this incident reached Li Chongjin's ears. Li Chongjin called Li Zhen and saw the small scar in his throat. He was furious: "It depends on the owner to beat the dog. Hou Dayong, it's too much to bully people, and you and I are not finished." Li Chongjin was originally dissatisfied with Hou Dayong's transfer from the Guards to the Palace Front Office. Two more battalions of officers and soldiers of the Black Diao Army were merged into the Palace Front Office, enhancing the strength of the Palace Front Office. Now, Hou Dayong actually beat the people of the Palace Front Office. Li Chongjin was very dissatisfied with Hou Dayong and caused a lot of trouble for Hou Dayong. Of course, this is a later story.
There was no reason to fight with the people from the Guards Department, and everyone was in no mood to drink. Hou Dayong and his group left the private room, walked downstairs, and walked to the entrance of the stairs. Four people came up from the entrance of the stairs, one of the women, whose eyebrows were quite similar to Hou Dayong's wife Xiaolin in modern society, and Hou Dayong couldn't help but stop.
Chapter completed!