Clear Phoenix Prefecture city. 楚凤郡城。 After receiving entered the city fee/spent, the Wu Ming ox cart without any hindrances entered in the city. 收了入城费之后,吴明的牛车毫无阻碍地入了城内。 All the way also is really tranquil, the classes of no robbers and bandits, see the Wu Zhi dominant method sufficiently. 一路上也甚是平静,没有什么盗匪之流,足以见得武雉的统治手段。 Doing to Wu Ming is at heart clear, even if usually the reputation is good, once relation(s) to this year's crop, family's livelihood, the Clear Phoenix Prefecture literary intelligentsia and common people will also abandon Wu Zhi without hesitation! 奈何吴明心里非常清楚,纵然平日口碑再好,一旦关系到今年的收成,全家的生计,楚凤郡的士大夫与百姓也会毫不犹豫地将武雉抛弃！ „This Young master, where receives round trip?” “这位公子,请问接下来去哪里？” old Luo likes this young guest very much, the words are not many, has no unreasonable request, naturally, what is most essential is happy to money! 老罗头很是喜欢这个年轻客人,话不多,也没什么不合理的要求,当然,最关键的是给钱痛快！ Just entered in the city, settled account the fare, on these two roads, after not being able to say in any case delivered, but can also again ask for several monetary rewards! 刚刚进入城内,就结清了车钱,反正也就这两步路,说不得送到之后,还能再讨几个赏钱呢！ The fare also needs to share benefit with the good horse dealer, this monetary reward may be own, therefore on the face brings earnestly, but also is somewhat sincere. 车资还需要与牛马行分润,这赏钱可就是自己的了,因此脸上就带着热切,还有几分真诚。 „Oh?” “哦？” On the Wu Ming face has some pondering happy expression. 吴明脸上带着某种玩味的笑意。 „About several roads, the old man must deliver to Young master calmly and steadily is!” “左右不过几步路,老汉总得将公子安安稳稳送到才是！” old Luo greets with a smile, the face of spreading across looks actually also brings flattering. 老罗头陪着笑,纵横交错的脸看起来竟然也带着谄媚。 „...... Goes to the civil and military envoy mansion directly, the monetary reward must have your......” “也罢……直接去节度使府,赏钱少不了你的……” Wu Ming ease say/way. 吴明悠然道。 But this saying, made the old Luo steel pouring strong common arm shake, nearly made the ox cart rush to the nearby. 但这话,却令老罗头钢浇铁铸一般的手臂一抖,险些让牛车冲到道边上去。 ‚obediently...... this is Young master, a lesser official person in civil and military envoy mansion?’ ‘乖乖……难道这公子,还是节度使府中的一位小官人？’ old Luo at heart one cold, at this time instead does not dare to say again, is driving away the ox cart, goes toward the Prefecture City center. 老罗头心里一凜,这时反而不敢再多说,驱赶着牛车,往郡城中心而去。 As the Clear Phoenix Prefecture power center, the civil and military envoy mansion naturally symbolizes the construction, the entrance two giant stone lions stands erect, is exposing the dignity. 作为楚凤郡的权力中心,节度使府自然是标志建筑,门口两座巨大的石狮矗立,展露着威严。 But above the street, a row of magnificent carriage, is the waiting seeks an interview the Wu Zhi government official. 而在前街之上,还有一排华丽的马车,俱是等待求见武雉的官吏。 Numerous or luxurious, or the simple and dissimilar in shape and form carriage almost stops up the path, old Luo looks at this, does not dare to go forward, can only stop in side, is meeting rudeness with a smile: „Lesser official person...... front really could not pass!” 众多或豪华、或朴素、形态各异的马车几乎将道路都堵塞,老罗头看着这一幕,更是不敢上前,只能在旁边停下,赔着笑脸:“小官人……前面实在过不去了！” This world equivalent is distinct, making him parallel not dare with a carriage, where also dares to go forward carelessly? 此世等阶分明,让他跟一辆马车并行都不敢,哪里还敢大大咧咧地上前？ „!” “也罢！” Wu Ming flings several good money conveniently, walks toward the civil and military envoy mansion front door. 吴明随手甩出几个大钱,就往节度使府大门走去。 old Luo has not actually left, on the contrary, one double belting the eye of anticipation is looking at the Wu Ming back, very much how longs for knowing this lesser official person's position in moderation mansion. 老罗头却没有离开,相反,一双带着期待的眼睛就望着吴明的背影,很是渴望知道这位小官人在节度府中的地位如何。 If a true honored person...... he felt that in the future will have to other capital of guest boast. 若是一位真正的贵人……他感觉日后就有了向别的客人吹嘘的资本了。 Before the moderation mansion, the waited guest are more, takes the calling card, lining up. 在节度府之前,等候的客人更多,都拿着名帖,一个个排队。 But Wu Ming pays no attention to them, walked toward the civil and military envoy mansion front door directly. 但吴明理都不理他们,直接就往节度使府大门走了进去。 This flagrant joining a production team behavior, made him feel that immediately behind a focus of big line of sight, looked at the flavor of good play, has not actually come the person to jump directly, as to look that he hit badly beaten before civil and military envoy Ivory Soldier(s). 这种明目张胆的插队行为,立即令他感觉到背后一大片视线的聚焦,还有很多看好戏的味道,却也没有直接来人跳出来,仿佛是想看他在节度使牙兵前撞得头破血流。 But...... 但…… „Uncle?!” “姑爷？！” Fiery Phoenix Battalion own health/guard of guard exuded a pleasantly surprised cry, immediately salutes, welcomed Wu Ming. 原本把守的火凤营亲卫发出一声惊喜的叫声,立即行礼,将吴明迎了进去。 „Paternal aunt...... uncle?!” “姑……姑爷？！” Government official of following lining up one leeward disorderly, at this time had the experienced generation to come to instruct earnestly, after talked in whispers, these people looked at the Wu Ming back to envy on full Hanzhe...... 后面排队的官吏一下风中凌乱,这时就有老成之辈前来耳提面命,一阵窃窃私语过后,那些人望着吴明的背影就满含着嫉妒了…… „I drop a biological mother......” “我滴个亲娘嘞……” old Luo mouth also opens wide, seems a sculpture, but is actually clear about a matter at heart, he later definitely did not lack the subject of boast. 老罗头嘴巴也是张大,好似一个雕塑,不过心里却清楚一件事,他以后肯定不缺吹嘘的谈资了。 ...... …… Another side, behind Wu Ming has not managed these flies actually. 另外一边,吴明倒是没有管后面的那些苍蝇。 Made him somewhat regrettable slightly, has not actually jumped out of some silly fork two generations, gave him the plot that came one to hit the face in the presence of everyone. 略微令他有些遗憾的,却是没有跳出某个傻叉二代,给他来一出当众打脸的剧情。 On it seems like that this world, fool eventually a few. 看来这个世界上,傻子终究还是少数。 „...... Must haggle over truly, am I in clear/pain phoenix, Southern Phoenix Prefecture the maximum two generations? It is not right! Is one generation to......” “不过……要真正计较起来,我才是楚凤、南凤郡内最大的二代吧？不对！是一代才对……” Wu Ming receives own wicked interest, arrives at the civil and military envoy mansion the backyard. 吴明收起自己的恶趣味,来到节度使府的后院。 Obviously, Wu Zhi these days, lived in the civil and military envoy mansion, even the boudoir apparatus one and brought. 很显然,武雉这段时间,就住在节度使府中了,连闺房用具都一并带来。 „Your young ladies?” “你们小姐呢？” „Perhaps young lady also the inspection drought outside the city, and layout of Water Dragon bone car(riage)...... must very late be able to come back......” “小姐还在城外视察旱情,以及水龙骨车的布局……恐怕要很晚才能回来……” Shows the way, before is a Wu Zhi personal maid, seems called to wait on blade other anything, at this time absolutely does not have the front courtyard to be bossy, a word does not gather, the drawing swords flavor, spoke softly to direct the Wu Zhi bedroom Wu Ming, for him except for the surcoat, changed the boots, this asked: „The news that uncle arrives, we Pegasus have reported the young lady, the uncle rushes about tired, but needs to eat a meal?” 领路的,乃是一名武雉以前的贴身婢女,似乎叫做侍刀还是其它什么,此时却完全没有前院颐指气使,一言不合,拔刀相向的味道,细声细语地将吴明引到武雉卧室,又为他除了外袍,换了靴子,这才问道:“姑爷到来的消息,我们已经飞马去报小姐了,姑爷一路奔波劳累,可需要用膳？” In the spoken language, does not have three points to flatter intent voluntarily, actually thought of young lady's commitment. 言语中,不自觉地就带着三分媚意,却是想到了小姐的承诺。 Own this battalion of people, are actually Teng the concubines of dowry, said, Wu Ming similarly is also her husband, taking care of the natural ratio usually were more several points of intention. 自己这一营人,实际都是陪嫁的滕妾,说起来,吴明同样也是她的夫君,服侍起来自然比平常更多了几分用心。 „Also good......” “也好……” Wu Ming complies, obviously can feel that the pleasant surprise of this maidservant, smiles, the red sleeve adds the fragrance, the beautiful woman accompanies the meals, is in the boudoir of literary intelligentsia the happy event, why also to reject? 吴明答应下来,明显可以感觉到这侍女的惊喜,不由又是一笑,红袖添香,佳人陪膳,原本就是士大夫的闺中乐事,又何必拒绝呢？ ...... …… Time at nightfall. 时间入夜。 In the Clear Phoenix Prefecture city, the weather is dim, a row of lamp small flame gets up. 楚凤郡城之内,天色昏暗,一排灯火亮起。 Quite has the reputation in the city, has in Sifang Inn of dozens years of gold-lettered signboard, in some secret room, a dialogue is held. 在城内颇有名声,有着数十年金字招牌的四方客栈之内,某间密室之中,一场对话正在进行。 „This is the news on your Diario......” “这便是你们今日报上的消息……” In the middle of the secret room, an oil lamp drags, dim, has the mysterious flavor. 密室当中,一点油灯摇曳,昏昏暗暗,带着神秘的味道。 Under the lights, is an enormous long and narrow table, the storekeeper in Sifang Inn, the complexion genial man, on the face brings the cold frost at this time, shoots a look at beggar one eyes that the body previous quail clothes hundred tied. 灯火下,是一张极大的案桌,四方客栈的掌柜,原本面色和善的男子,这时脸上就带着寒霜,瞥了眼身前一名鹑衣百结的乞丐一眼。 „Sir reporting...... in today's city news, here!” “启禀大人……今日城内消息,都在此处了！” This beggar is extremely old, seems like suffering world wind and frost, before this Sir, actually does not dare to neglect. 这乞丐极老,看上去似饱经世间风霜,在这大人面前,却是不敢怠慢。 „Is that this person, why only few one?” “那这人,为何只是寥寥一笔？” The Sir of storekeeper appearance refers, impressively is the Wu Ming dossier! 掌柜模样的大人一指,赫然是吴明的卷宗！ „This person?” “此人？” The old beggar stagnates: „In this person district Great Household, most elder sister has cultivation......, if is not occupying the civil and military envoy husband's reputation, perhaps is in the family/home that Wu Tiehu has a supervisory value point......” 老乞丐一滞:“此人不过原本县中大户,最多一个姐姐有着道行……若非占着节度使夫婿的名头,恐怕就是家中那个吴铁虎都更有监察的价值一点……” „Muddled!” “糊涂！” The storekeepers are cold the face: „I was not many said that...... in three days, I must know the trouble that this Wu Ming complete news, from infancy to maturity, caused, has sexually harassed the female, all affairs big or small, equally do not let off!” 掌柜冷着脸:“我也不多说……三日之内,我要知道这吴明的全部消息,从小到大,惹下的祸端,调戏过的女子,事无巨细,一样都不要放过！” Does to be dark, is such as to send carefully. 做暗间的,就是要心细如发。 In his opinion, even if only then this civil and military envoy husband's status , under has been worth the qualification very much, let alone the opposite party as if somewhat is more mystical...... 在他看来,纵然只有这一个节度使夫婿的身份,也已经很值得下本钱了,更何况对方似乎还有些神秘…… Also shot a look at the eye old beggar, said warm: „I also know that you not easy...... back then, our 30 people, are ordered this to be dormant, treated is 20 years...... some people directly, some could not endure, walked, some people even passed on several generations, the descendants had forgotten Mission...... until began using recently, can you have the complaint?” 又瞥了眼老乞丐,温言道:“我也知道你不易……想当年,我们三十人,奉命到此蛰伏,一待就是二十年……有的人直接死了,有的忍受不住,走了,有的人甚至都传了几代,子孙已经忘记了身上的任务……直到最近才被启用,你可有怨言？” „Subordinate does not dare!” “属下不敢！” The old beggar smiled bitterly, this knows the situation of this boss, otherwise the subordinate dares to acknowledge do oneself bear a grievance? In the future will be waiting for not the day of raising one's head! 老乞丐苦笑了下,这还是了解这个上司的情况,否则下属敢承认自己心里有怨望？日后就等着没有出头之日吧！ „I also know that you are laborious!” “我也知道你辛苦！” The storekeepers are also dormant dozens years of person, the conduct was more temperate: „Recently the civil and military envoy mansion accommodated in the renovation county, your day is also sad, later takes several taels of silver coins to go back...... to have, but were many, is easy to draw the attention!” 掌柜也是蛰伏数十年的人,行事就温和了很多:“最近节度使府在整治郡容,你日子也难过,待会带上几两银子回去……不是没有更多,而是多了,就容易引来注意！” „I knew!” “我晓得！” The old beggar smiles bitterly and astringently: „Boss! If not you , the brothers still have dispersed!” 老乞丐苦涩一笑:“头儿！若非你还在,兄弟们早就散了！” To this leader, actually admires at heart , under can not help, even/including Jiu said that brought. 心里对这个头领,却还是十分佩服的,情不自禁之下,连旧称都带了出来。 „Un, the one's superior official has the commitment, does this time, the beforehand matter writes off, the brothers may take off the shackles, cultivated the behavior frankly and uprightly!” “嗯,上峰已经有着承诺,干完这一次,以前的事一笔勾销,兄弟们都可脱去枷锁,光明正大地做人了！” After the old beggar walks, this leader actually under the candlelight silent long time, patted clapping. 等到老乞丐走后,这头领却是在烛火下默然良久,才又拍了拍手。 „Sir!” “大人！” A corner shadow creeping motion, changes into young people who puts on the young male servant appearance, complexion is solemn, on one knee kneels. 墙角黑影一阵蠕动,化为一名穿着小厮模样的年青人,面色冷峻,单膝跪地。 „Although everyone is a loyal minister, but crossed so for many years, is difficult to guarantee him to have no idea......” “虽然大家都是忠臣,但过了如此多年,难保他没有什么想法……” In the leader words of storekeeper appearance brings the cold air: „You follow he, if all usual that's the ends of it, to inform...... you to know how should do!” 掌柜模样的头领话语里带着寒气:“你去跟着他,若是一切如常便罢,若是想告密……你知道该如何做！” „Asked the Sir to feel relieved, the subordinate definitely will make him disappear silently!” “请大人放心,属下必然会让他无声无息地消失！” The youth draw back fast. 青年飞快退下。 The storekeepers look at this, is actually the deep sigh tone. 掌柜看着这幕,却是长叹口气。 Under non- is he does not trust, since the Marquis Ding intelligence network was eradicated, in the middle of Clear Phoenix Prefecture sweeps repeatedly, various scouts are the loss are serious. 非是他不信任属下,只是自从定侯的情报网被连根拔起之后,楚凤郡当中就多次进行扫荡,各家探子都是损失惨重。 If this is not the case, their move of idle children, have not known that must pass through many years to be remembered. 若非如此,他们这一招闲子,还不知道要经过多少年才会被重新想起。 „It is not I am unfair to the brothers...... is only the loyalty and filial piety, cannot be satisfactory to both sides Ah!” “不是我对不起兄弟……只是忠孝,不能两全啊！” This storekeeper coldly is saying, the corner of the eye from was red. 这掌柜冷冷说着,眼角就自红了。 The Great Zhou caring for the people 300 years, uphold justice the spike knot, the gentleman of person of loyalty and righteousness, have! 大周养民三百年,仗义死节,忠肝义胆之士,还是有着！ So thinking, to be opening the wooden table, takes out secret Ling: 如此想着,就打开木桌,取出一张秘令: „Spares nothing, must guarantee the royal government to rule, prevents Wu Zhi series Ding Province......” “不惜一切代价,也要确保朝廷统治,阻止武雉一统定州……” This leader is muttering, will order secretly to put on the oil lamp, whatever flame swallows the paper. 这首领喃喃着,将密令放到油灯上,任凭火焰将纸张吞噬。 He closes the eye, long time latter opens, in the pupil brings ice-cold and sharp, a beforehand point pities actually vanishes all does not see. 他闭上眼睛,良久后睁开,眸子中就带着冰冷与锐利,之前的一点怜悯却是尽数消失不见。 „Heaven helps me!” “老天助我！” „clear/pain phoenix, the southern phoenix two county great droughts, this is Heaven's Fate!” “楚凤、南凤两郡大旱,这就是天命！” „So long as delayed the spring plowing, next year must have the disaster, Wu Zhi does not get the time, is unable to gather the common soldier, could not say that must cause Marquis Ding to come the soldier to attack......” “只要耽误了春耕,来年必有灾祸,武雉不得时机,根本无法聚集兵士,说不得还要引得定侯来兵攻打……” „Under when the time comes, I the series connected literary intelligentsia's family/home, Great Household Prefecture Gentry(s), may raise the standard of revolt, collaborates from outside with the inside, must be possible to make him be tired out from the press, best royal government Great Army destruction female, to sweep away other two Provincial Administration while convenient, is greatest on the merit!” “到时候,我所串联的士大夫之家,大户郡望,都可揭竿而起,里应外合之下,必可令其疲于奔命,最好朝廷大军覆灭此女,顺带横扫其余两个藩镇,那就功莫大焉！” Although knows that this matter is very difficult, he actually hundred fold not regret, must make it. 虽然知道此事很难,他却百折不悔,也要做之。 This is his taking on, is his loyalty! 这便是他的担待,也是他的忠诚！ Otherwise, these dozens years of rests, conceal identity, a large numbers of brothers' casualty, returning to native place and do low-spirited of large numbers of brothers, how could it not be waste? 否则,这数十年的蛰伏,隐姓埋名,还有一大批兄弟的死伤,一大批兄弟的归隐与黯然,岂不都是白费？ If Great Zhou did not have, their merits, who acknowledged? 若大周都没了,他们这些人的功绩,又有谁来承认呢？ This is the sorrow of unimportant person, is the pain of dark spy! 这便是小人物的悲哀,更是暗谍的痛！