Tide beat empty city

Several guild halls where scholars gathered in the capital were sealed up one by one by the Ministry of War in the early morning.Because it was ordered, the Kaifeng government had nothing to say and fully cooperated.In less than two hours, Ding Ling arrested a large number of people, and the prisons of any yamen alone could not hold them, so they had to cross the streets and distribute them everywhere.Dynasty Ma Han, Zhang Long, and Zhao Hu were only escorting the prisoners, but they were too busy to touch the ground. Another incident occurred yesterday, and some of the perpetrators who were smarter fled overnight. Therefore, iron boots rattled on the street from time to time, and officers and soldiers armed to the teeth searched the door. , I saw a terrifying city in the forest of swords and guns.

Bao Zheng sat in the mansion and listened to the report, and his hidden worries became more and more difficult to get rid of.With heavy fists and iron fists, you can see the will behind the scenes.Many things are uncontrollable in the end, although in theory, it is the great destruction that causes the great production; unfortunately, what was sacrificed in the destruction will never come back.Including human life, and even more irreparable hearts.

When I was upset, I opened the book page on the case, and saw that it was said that "the good ones follow it, secondly benefit the way (guidance), secondly teach it, secondly organize it, and the last one fight with it", and I feel even more disturbed.Close the book, but frown and sigh.

The Ministry of War will spare no effort to do everything within the wall, without the distraction of Kaifeng Mansion.Zhan Zhao left the city early in the morning to prevent someone from leaving the city during the curfew the night before.I know that it is so difficult to escape from the higher the wall, I am afraid that not a few literati can do it alone.So before he moved, he had already made up his mind, and as soon as he left the suburbs, he ran at full speed to the dense forest.

Naturally, it's not just being indiscriminate.People from the rivers and lakes who have traveled to and from the capital in recent days often haunt this mountain. The number of houses in the mountain and how many people are staying in the mountain were all clear yesterday.He ordered the yamen guards who came with him to guard the mountain pass, and when something happened, the arrows sounded as a warning. Zhan Zhao climbed the road and went straight to the top of Zhongfeng.

As soon as he turned the Yunhengduan Ridge, his sight suddenly opened.There is no room for a foothold on the cliff, but it is only five feet square, and at this moment, there are actually two parties facing each other.On one side is the scholar holding the young man's hand, leaning against the wall; the other people are standing opposite each other with their backs to Zhan Zhao, all they can see are different heights and different clothes.

Seeing people coming up, the scholar yelled 'help', but the boy was just trembling.The other people turned their heads and drew their weapons to encircle them one after another, as if they were facing an enemy.

Zhan Zhao swept his gaze, and said, "Do you know what's going on in the capital?"

Taking advantage of a strange look in the eyes of several people, who were startled or terrified, Zhan Zhao shook his head and said, "I don't know either. If I think about it, I'll just catch them all in one go. Threatening each other with quality is just a momentary foolishness of yours, which is ridiculous. Why bother to kill each other?" , rehabilitate innocent lives?"

The scholar was eloquent, and said first: "Scholars do not form a team with tigers and wolves. Please return the word 'self-compassion'."

Zhan Zhao laughed and said, "How can a scholar climb the wall and throw himself into a tiger's lair? Could it be the tiger Yezhu?"

The scholar was embarrassed for a moment, and said seriously: "It's just being used by others, why should you speak harshly. The world here is the proof. Even if I die today, I swear that I will not be charged with the crime of collaborating with the country and bringing shame to my ancestors."

After Zhan Zhao heard about it, he knew seven or eight.Before he left, he asked Yu Gongsun about the current situation, and said to him, "scholars have always valued integrity since ancient times, and they are not willing to use violence for violence. In the catastrophe of the Tang Dynasty, fish and dragons swarmed in, and there must be external instigation, and finally the scene got out of control, which violated the original intention of the Qing officials to govern the country. It's really pathetic and pitiful." Right now, the scholar put aside his relationship with every sentence, mostly regaining his sobriety, knowing that all failures are calculated by others.I have never sighed in my heart, although it is said to be a matter of personnel, isn't it the destiny of heaven?

Zhan Zhao thought to himself, holding hostages and begging for a living for his fellow prisoner, he underestimated the government's tricks.So naive, why not be defeated.But he couldn't say it clearly, he just said: "Even if life is exchanged, at most one person can be saved, what's the benefit in the present. Besides, when you and I were talking, there were a few people in Bianliang City who were escorting to the Meridian Gate. You know, it's still your turn to come." Break? Even if you don’t know the current affairs, and you have been so sophisticated for decades, have you lived in vain? If you can’t change another person, will you drag this ignorant young man to die?”

The voice was not sharp, but the scholar heard it coldly.But he didn't want to let go, so he looked at the other people with a very clear expression--what kind of words are you talking about to them.

Zhan Zhao said with a smile: "Zhan was ordered to arrest people, and the best thing is to capture them alive; if he misses and kills someone, the crime will not be as serious as his own. As far as the good words are concerned, there is no difficulty for me whether to listen or not."

When the voice fell to the ground, there was silence on the cliff.Compared with Zhan Zhao's concentration, everyone's hearts were even more shaken.At the place where the will was slackened, a person suddenly sneered: "We are dead, and the crime is not as good as you. If he is dead." When he said that, he blocked the scholar with his hands and pushed the boy off the cliff.

Zhan Zhao couldn't save him, and he was angry from the heart: "You are bold!" He waved his sword across his neck, wanting to kill each other.

The man dropped his weapon with a 'clang', and laughed wildly: "The hostage is gone, and you will taste your own prison food. I will be arrested without a death sentence, and the court will decide. You are an official servant, dare to lynch and kill? At this time, everyone is watching. Don’t act impulsively.”

Zhan Zhao glared and remained silent.In the morning light, I could only see his flying eyebrows, and the hand holding the sword was tight and tight.

At noon Zhan Zhao led the team back, and there was still half a mile away, when he heard the loud shouting outside the city gate, what came to his ears was "Zhan Zhao, get out of here to see my master", or "My master has deafened the cat's ears," and so on.For a while, the yamen servant covered his mouth, Master Zhan frowned.Hastily urged the horse to approach, and shouted: "Who is making noise here?"

Bai Yutang looked back and smiled, dazzled everyone's eyes: "I found a cat to drink, these city guards don't look at me, and won't let me in."

Zhan Zhao coughed, and said in a low voice without looking at him: "Brother Bai, the city is under martial law and foreigners are forbidden to travel. Why don't you..."

Bai Yutang raised an eyebrow, and said provocatively: "Master Zhan has become a night owl. Instigated good people to break the forbidden wall, shouldn't the crime be increased?"

Zhan Zhao lowered his head slightly, a smile was on his lips.Good people are not allowed to instigate, rats are another matter.He raised his head and said: "Brother Bai is determined to see me, how dare Zhan bear it. You must change your habits with you."

Bai Yutang changed his color and sneered: "You bastard cat, don't make a fuss about your name. Fifth Lord is an upright person, and he goes in and out. If he wants to drink his wine, he will come here now. I won't talk to you very late." After that, he turned his horse's head, and a cloud of smoke went away.

Zhan Zhao turned his head and gave a few instructions to the yamen servant, then raised the reins to follow.

After driving for about ten miles, he entered Qitong Town and got off the saddle in front of the largest inn on Zhongxin Street.Bai Yutang turned around and asked, "Why doesn't the official cat mention that he has official duties in hand, so he has no time to spare?"

Zhan Zhao said with a smile: "Brother Bai is not a person who doesn't know the importance. If you call me, there must be something urgent."

Bai Yutang snorted coldly, threw the reins of the horse to the doorman, and said in a very dissatisfied tone, "You're full of flattery. I don't like that." The group walked inside.

Zhan Zhao followed him into the private room and sat down, Bai Yutang called out to the set of doors: "Bai Tang, come out to meet Master's guest."

Zhan Zhao took a sip of tea and almost spit it out.Responding to the sound, he looked at the approaching young man, his hands froze slightly.

When Bai Yutang saw it, he laughed secretly: "My master's companion, is this a good name?"

Zhan Zhao put down his teacup, and answered irrelevant questions: "Being the fifth master's companion, I'm younger." Suddenly turning to the young man, he said in a harmonious voice, "What's your real name?"

The young man glanced at Bai Yutang, lowered his head and remained silent.

Bai Yutang smiled and waved his hands: "Bai Tang, you step back first, and don't ask Mo to come in."

Zhan Zhao looked at the boy's back and sighed in his heart: What a mess.

Bai Yutang took out the fan and opened it, and said with a smile, "The cat's eyes are straight when it sees the baby."

Zhan Zhao cupped his hands: "This kid Zhan really likes it. Can Brother Bai give me his love?"

Bai Yutang shook his fan, with a half-smile on his face: "Master Wu, do you dare to speak? I'm not your emperor's master, Jun En Puze." When he said that, his face darkened, and he said coldly: "Waiter Zhan My lord, the officials have their own companions, what do you want him to do? I didn't call you here to listen to such nonsense."

Under the window, Zhan Zhao looked at his profile, but couldn't tell what was in his eyes.It seems that the sadness is too deep, it can't overflow, but fades away.After a while, he called out in a low voice: "Yutang."

"Huh?" Bai Yutang turned his head subconsciously, and suddenly the golden stars flashed in front of his eyes, and he was dumbfounded: "Grandpa, grandpa is here. If you have something to say, don't call it Hun."

Zhan Zhao shifted his gaze and laughed at himself: "Brother Bai is right. That child's appearance is similar to that of the person Zhan is looking for in the portrait. If you don't take him back, I'm afraid I won't be able to bear the blame."

Bai Yutang gritted his teeth again: "I'm afraid you won't be able to afford Zhan Zhao? Or are you afraid of Kaifeng Mansion, Mr. Bao?" He hates his ambiguity the most.

Zhan Zhao smiled, isn't it the same?

He took a first look on the cliff, and already recognized that the boy was not Tang Shaowen.Now that I have met him, I know that the progress of the case is promising, which is a good thing.But he really didn't want to, and saw Bai Yutang at the same time.

Those who cannot guarantee themselves, who can guarantee.Zhan Zhao laughed at himself again, in what he met and thought, it turned out that it was a fluke that rudeness coexisted.

After thinking about it, he raised his head and smiled: "He is the son of Zhong Shuling, why did you accept him as a companion instead?"

"Young Master Zhongshuling?" Bai Yutang laughed amusedly, "You actually got a huge bargain in the barren mountains and wild mountains." After recounting the events of the night before, he concluded: "The person who is going to be killed by a dead man is not an ordinary person. Good job." If you don’t stay at home, you have to escape,——no, you ran out voluntarily, could you be killed while sitting at home?”

Hearing this, Zhan Zhao frowned tightly.If it was Tang Shaowen who was on the cliff earlier, he was indeed killed at this time.If the people who wanted to kill him hadn't come from different sources, how could the targets be divided into two paths.The old servant fled with his young master, or sensed danger, how could he not leave a message to warn him on his deathbed?Tang Shaowen must have known something, so he made a claim, so he took the risk of returning to Beijing.It is far-fetched to say that the refugees kidnapped the young man from the Tang Dynasty as a hostage and wanted to threaten the court with this. Now that I think about it, if the real purpose of the captivity is to kill him, and the talk of exchanging lives is just to cover up the eyes and ears for a while, then yesterday's chaos , it is not blindly impulsive people's anger, but it can be regarded as a well-planned conspiracy.

As for the reason for the appearance of two teenagers---maybe, Tang Shaowen left earlier; the other one was captured by mistake.

Who was the order of the person who committed the crime on the cliff?Scholars draw a clear line with them, if what they say is credible, it is nothing more than this force that secretly instigates atrocities.No wonder a literati operation in the capital got involved in people wandering in the rivers and lakes for no reason.

Just why do you have to kill a teenager.

Bai Yutang drank his tea slowly, letting him think.Waiting and being impatient, I thought to myself that my master came all the way here without asking why, because I can't blame people for saying that cats are ruthless.Thinking of getting angry, he dropped the tea bowl with a slap, and said, "With your cat head, what ideas can you come up with? If you have something to do, please ask me quickly, I have to go."

Zhan Zhao's big eyes were confused: "Where is Brother Bai going?"

Bai Yutang scolded in his heart a 'heartless cat', rolled his eyes and said, "Go back to Master's house."

Zhan Zhao shook his head with a smile: "Your words don't match your heart. If you're willing to go, why bother. You can't let Zhan go either."

Bai Yutang was still in a daze for 'Zhan can't let go', Zhan Zhao answered again: "Let you go, wouldn't Bai Tang leave too."

Bai Yutang immediately became angry and glared at him fiercely.

Seeing that he was almost done, Zhan Zhao stood up and cupped his hands: "Then I'll ask Brother Bai for advice. If you have any questions, Zhan knows everything."

The cat always had the ability to drive him to death.Bai Yutang walked to the door vigorously, then hurried back.After doing this three times, he sat back in the chair with a 'bang', lowered his head and thought for a while, and suddenly laughed without speaking.

After listening for a while, Zhan Zhao felt his hair stand on end: "Brother Bai, what are you doing?"

Bai Yutang ignored him and kept shaking with laughter.

Frustrated, Zhan Zhao didn't believe it.Sit down and look at his face carefully, then probe his forehead for a while, pinch his wrists, and press his chest.

Bai Yutang's anger was like a river, and he couldn't help laughing.His body convulsed from laughing, and his eyes stared straight through him, dazedly, not like the bright eyes in the past.

Pressing his panic, Zhan Zhao stood up and approached him, rubbing his chest and back for a while.Seeing that it didn't work, I was really anxious at the moment: Crazy mouse, you should treat it as a joke; such a way of laughing will definitely die within three moments, if you don't stop it, I'm afraid he can really do it.

He thought so hard that his heart ached, and he didn't care about the truth of the show, so he wrapped his arms around Bai Yutang's head and neck and put it in his arms.Repeatedly in his mouth, "I'm wrong, I'm duplicity, you come to see me, I know, how can I be willing to let go? It's none of Baitang's business, it's none of his business, just wake up if you're obedient..."

When Bai Yutang saw him anxious earlier, he was really happy.I didn't expect that the joke was over, and it caused such a big trick.Lay in his arms and think about it, Mao'er is such a reserved person, if he uttered these words today, he must be furious in retrospect, maybe he might kill him.The more Bai Yutang thought about it, the less he dared to raise his head. Zhan Zhao hugged his neck so tightly that he couldn't breathe, and he had to continue laughing, which was really distressing.But listening to Maoyanmaowyu, he felt a little comfortable and didn't want to wake up.It turns out that the cat still has a conscience.

Bai Yutang was conflicted for a long time, thinking that he would never grow up like his old man, so just chop it up, and the master may not be afraid of you.He freed his hands and pushed Zhan Zhao's shoulders to sit up straight, still unable to stop laughing: "The circles under Mao'er's eyes are red. Are you really reluctant to let go?"

Zhan Zhao was stunned by the push, and he struggled to regain his composure. He turned a few corners, his face flushed with a 'boom'.But he had nothing to say, he pursed his lips and looked at the smiling face, his chest couldn't stop heaving.

Bai Yutang thought to himself, who should show this wronged person.Master just smiled, you can't hold your breath and say everything, no one is to blame.But he didn't dare to do anything else, and said with a smile: "Master, I've made up my mind. It's time-consuming to come and go in this capital city. It's better to go after shopping. If you have anything to ask, don't be too busy, tell me everything. listen."

Zhan Zhao suddenly turned his head away, without saying a word.His face slowly returned to pale.

Bai Yutang held back for a long time but there was no response, he poked his wrist and was about to speak when he suddenly felt his hand was cold.Hastily wiped the cat's face with the back of his hand, and retracted again in the cold.He couldn't help feeling flustered in his heart, forced a smile and said, "Mao'er, I'm talking to you, what kind of skills are you practicing at this time? Don't get angry, freeze yourself..." The word 'death' means no Out.

Zhan Zhao acted as if he had never heard of it, and said slowly for a long time, "Not as interested as Brother Bai."

Bai Yutang was about to collapse, and he spoke indiscriminately: "How can you freeze like a corpse if you haven't practiced? You...you have a secret disease, and you will die soon? Okay, okay, I understand. If you freeze to death, you will die." Lord Punishment died laughing, how about sending him to be buried with you?"

Zhan Zhao turned to look at him for a long time, and said lightly, "Okay."

Bai Yutang was tongue-tied.After thinking about it, he murmured dejectedly, "But I'm just joking with you, you just miss me so much."

Zhan Zhao's complexion softened, and his voice suddenly became a little hoarse: "Where. I thought, they will always die. It's good if we can be together."

Bai Yutang's heart skipped a beat, and he felt some inexplicable emotion, but he couldn't express it.It's not bad to pretend to be crazy occasionally, just thinking about it randomly, the cat's heart is near.Unlike now, it is completely inconceivable that he is angry or thinking about something else.What was he thinking again.

If you can't touch your heart, you can always touch your hands.Bai Yutang regained his playful smile, grabbed Zhan Zhao's hand and rubbed it together in the palm: "I've warmed you up for you. It's not now, I won't let you die. Do you understand, cat?"

Zhan Zhao smiled, and let him hold it without saying a word.

The fingertips were numb and softened slightly, the heat transmitted was like a small sun, and the ice was kneaded into water.

The eyes made of water are full of him, so why not make people happy.Bai Yutang couldn't control who was in whom, and who lost to whom. He just babbled: "My master came to see you in the capital. The cat knows? I must not know why. Last month, five members of the Zheng family in Cangzhou The thieves fled to Xingkong Island and stole chickens and dogs on the four shores. They were caught by the third brother and the fourth brother. After being interrogated, they said that the other three had gone to the capital, and someone paid them to do things. These five brothers are well known in the world, and they have always been beneficial in their eyes. Unrighteous, where is it not to commit crimes. The big brother's shop in the capital sent a letter again, saying that there was trouble in Bianliang, and the deputy shopkeeper was afraid to go home, and he couldn't invite anyone to take care of it for a while. The master thinks that something big will happen, call I don’t know if you are a cat. I’m idle on the empty island, and I’m worrying that no one will use it to practice my sword. It’s good for entertainment. Unexpectedly, I picked up a white Tang on the way... Cat, I talked for a long time Have you heard, why didn't you say a word?"

Bai Yutang asked, his black eyes were as big as a child's.

Zhan Zhao nodded with a smile.After pondering for a while, he also told him about the recent situation in the capital.

Bai Yutang pondered, and held it with another hand.

After waiting, Zhan Zhao asked, "Who paid for the brothers from the Zheng family?"

Bai Yutang shook his head: "My lord didn't know. After listening to you, I understand a little bit. If Tang Shaowen's life is fatal, the Kaifeng government should take the first responsibility, right? The martial law in the capital is only temporarily assisted by the Ministry of War. There is no law; but whoever he is in the yamen, this is the mouth, but there is a slight mishandling of things, the consequences are not your Kaifeng government's responsibility? The so-called blame at every turn. Think about it again, the entire capital is now controlled by the Ministry of War, and Kaifeng government's actions are hindered. It is clear that your rights have been reduced to zero; but you just put the burden of finding hostages on you, and the hostages were suddenly silenced. Doesn’t this make it clear that you are intentionally convicted? Mr. Cat, you said, this person who spends money to hire people to make trouble, is it right? Who will come? Wen Zhongxian is dead, who will be next? When dealing with ordinary people, it is true that officials protect each other; but when you turn around, if there are no officials fighting, how can there be a difference between ups and downs, favors and disgraces in the officialdom? It's just pitiful A group of scholars, who have been vain soldiers against the rich and powerful, still think that they are righteous to protect the country. Maoer, what you say makes sense?"

Zhan Zhao affirmed: "It makes sense. But if you are right, wouldn't I go to jail and never come back?"

Bai Yutang laughed and said, "Does the cat know that it's afraid? Don't worry, the master has warmed the cat's head, and the seal is shining brightly. I'm afraid of being imprisoned." After a pause, he said, "Bai Tang is still Stay by the Lord's side. If his seal is not bright, he will not guarantee it if he enters Bianliang."

Zhan Zhao laughed out loud, "Your companion, of course you have the final say."

Getting up and about to resign, Bai Yutang suddenly came up to him, gently stroking his face with his fingers: "The cat hasn't been able to eat or sleep well for a few days? It will definitely be hard when I go back. Don't leave today, master feed the cat."

The show is set.His expression didn't move, because he was stupid.

Bai Yutang took a deep breath, and said with a smile, "I haven't prepared cat food yet, so what are you doing with your mouth so wide open? You're not a girl, so it's embarrassing to live in the same house with Master Wu?"

Zhan Zhao hurriedly shook his head: "No. Master Bao is still waiting..."

Bai Yutang suddenly yelled: "Stop! Master knows. You go." He took out a bunch of firecrackers from his bosom, picked up the shortest one and stuffed it into Zhan Zhao's hand: "Master's One hundred thousand emergency signals are only allowed to be used once." Then he emphasized: "I mean for a lifetime." After putting away the firecrackers and getting off the chair, he went out without knowing where he was going.