Zhou Yuanfu's camp was not far from here, and a few people arrived quickly on horseback.
"Yunchang, where is Yangxu's mansion?" Zhou Yuanfu asked.
Guan Yugong cupped his hands and said: "Yang Taishou is an official who is poor and self-sufficient. I heard that this time he went to Nanyang to serve as an official, and the imperial court exempted him from the promotion fee. So he did not buy another mansion, but just lived in the backyard of the Yamen."
So everyone went straight to the government office. When they arrived at the gate of the government office, they saw two old servants guarding the door. Guan Yu went forward and explained his purpose. The servants did not inform or guide the way. They just pointed the way and ignored the people.
"Did we come to the wrong place? Is this really the county governor's office? These two old men are just guarding the door, aren't they afraid of losing things?" Cui Niupi felt very strange.
Zhou Yuanfu also felt that this place was too weird. Not to mention the county governor's office, even a county office should not only send two old servants to guard the door.
Guan Yu was not surprised, "I heard from the people that this person has a good official reputation. Let's go in and take a look and we will know."
Today, the officials are taking a break, so there are not many people in the yamen. Everyone walks through the first hall, walks through the second hall, and goes straight to the small courtyard at the back.
"Officials don't build government offices, and customers don't build shops." Originally, the government offices were in disrepair and were in tatters. Wancheng experienced the war just over a year ago, and the government offices were even more dilapidated.
"Haha, I finally understand why we only sent two old soldiers in the front. Half of the backyard wall has collapsed. No matter how many people we send in the front, it won't work. It's really miserable for the Taipei to guard this place." Cui Niubi
He chewed his teeth and said.
Zhou Yuanfu was in a daze looking at a dried fish hanging in the courtyard, and he realized in his heart that he finally knew who Yang Xu was. He was the famous "Xuanyu Prefect"!
This Xuanyu prefect was not a simple man. He came from Lujiang to take office with only one boy. He first went to various counties for private visits and became familiar with the good and bad reputations of the officials in each county. Then he went to Wancheng to take office, deposed the traitors and promoted the capable, and Nanyang
The atmosphere in the county officialdom quickly improved.
Moreover, this man was very honest. One of his subordinates knew that he loved fish, so he gave him a big fish. This was originally regarded as a favor, so Yangxu did not refuse it on the spot. After accepting it, he hung it outside the door to blow the wind.
Sunbathing. Later, the man brought him a big fish. He pointed at the dried fish, and then the man felt ashamed and took the dried fish away together. From then on, no one gave him a gift again. So he stayed
The reputation of the Governor of Xuanyu has been passed down through the ages.
"Hey, this fish is really big, not bad, not bad. How about we meet with the prefect later and let him steam it for us? This kind of air-dried salted fish will definitely be delicious if steamed!" Cui Niupi said with salivation.
It's almost flowing.
Pei Yuanshao also nodded, "At that time, my master and I traveled around and ate this kind of dried fish. It was delicious when stewed with some pig meat."
"It must be delicious when steamed. If it is stewed with pork, it won't have the flavor of fish. I'll make it for you later. After it's steamed, add some hot oil. It tastes better than fresh fish.
." Cui Niubi said unconvinced.
Xu Huang laughed and said: "Two brothers, please don't fight. Have you forgotten the story that the elder brother told? It's the story of brothers fighting for wild geese."
Cui Niupi patted his forehead and said, "If you hadn't told me that I almost forgot, we would have eaten two fish for one this time." Then he told Pei Yuanshao in detail what Zhou Yuanfu said about the brothers' quarrel with each other.
Zhou Yuanfu shook his head and smiled bitterly. This was the dried fish of the Governor of Xuanyu. If it was really eaten by Cui Niubi and the others, Yangxu's reputation in history would not be so great. If Yangxu heard a few people arguing about eating dried fish at this time.
Method, it is estimated that he will be angry to death on the spot.
Seeing a few people chattering there, Zhou Yuanfu took Guan Yu and walked into the house. After calling a few times but no one answered, the two went straight in. Paper was not yet common at this time, so ordinary houses did not have windows.
When the two of them entered the house, their vision suddenly went dark. It took them a while to get used to it before they could see the furnishings in the house clearly.
"I've only heard that ordinary people's homes have only four walls, but this government office also has four walls. This is an exaggeration!" Zhou Yuanfu said in amazement.
Guan Yu also nodded, "It seems that the rumors are true. This prefect is indeed very honest."
The two walked around but couldn't find Yangxu, but found a back door. After pushing the door open, there was a garden full of vegetables, and an old farmer was turning the soil there.
"Excuse me, my father-in-law, where is Governor Yang? My eldest brother is the Marquis of Ting, and the bandit general Zhou Cang has come to pay a special visit." Guan Yu stepped forward and saluted.
The old farmer cupped his hands and said, "Please wait a moment." Then he put down his farm tools and went into the house.
Guan Yu and Zhou Yuanfu looked at each other. They searched for a long time but couldn't find anyone. This old man could find the Sheep Prefect if he went in?
After waiting for a while, an old man wearing official robes came out and said, "I'm interested, Lord Tingting, please come in quickly."
The two of them burst into laughter as soon as they realized it. This old man was the old man who grew vegetables. He had gone into the house to change clothes.
The old sheep led the way, lit the oil lamp after entering, and fetched the bowl and poured water after busy work. It was quite funny, but also awe-inspiring.
There was only a few tables in the room. After finishing their work, Yang Xu sat opposite Zhou Yuanfu, while Guan Yu stood aside.
"Yuanfu is really impressed by the fact that Lord Sheriff is so poor." Zhou Yuanfu said with cupped hands.
Yang Xu stroked his beard and said: "Nanyang is rich, with many aristocratic families, and most of them are extravagant. I can only set an example and hope to change Nanyang's extravagant style."
Zhou Yuanfu said some compliments again.
Yang Xu added: "I came to General Zhou this time mainly to discuss the strategy of suppressing bandits. Now I have recruited 5,000 soldiers from various counties. Together with the general's 5,000 soldiers, it is enough to defeat the enemy. The hinterland of Nanyang is flat.
We must hit the bandits with one strike this time. If we allow them to escape to other counties, lives will be lost again."
For Zhou Yuanfu, suppressing bandits was just a trivial matter. Even if Zhao Ci did not surrender, he could be defeated with his own troops, not to mention Zhang Liang's promise. At that moment, the two agreed on a strategy for sending troops and agreed
The dates and the focus of their respective troop attacks, etc.
"Uncle Yang, I want to ask you about someone. Is it convenient for you to tell me?" Zhou Yuanfu saw that everything was settled, so he changed his title and asked.
Yang Xu didn't wait for Zhou Yuanfu to continue asking questions, waved his hand and said: "Please wait."
Then we moved into the inner hall.
Zhou Yuanfu wondered why the old man left before he asked about Cai Yong's whereabouts. Did he say something wrong?
After a while, Yang Xu changed into ordinary clothes and came out, "Since Yuanfu calls me old man, I can't wear official uniform. Yuanfu wants to ask about Cai Bojie's news?"
Zhou Yuanfu thought this old man was quite interesting. He wore different clothes according to his name. This change of identity depended on clothes, and he immediately found it very interesting. Since Yang Xu had guessed what he was thinking, he admitted it openly.
"Exactly, does Mr. Yang know where Uncle Cai is now?"
Yang Xu cupped his hands and said, "Speaking of this matter, I would also like to thank Yuan Fu for his generous help. If not for this, I am afraid that my wife would have fallen into the hands of thieves."
Zhou Yuanfu waved his hand quickly. He had just traveled through time a few days ago, and it was a coincidence that he could save Cai Zhenji.
"After Bo Zhe arrived, he praised Yuan Fu's talents many times. It turns out that we were still sighing that a person like Yuan Fu fell into the hands of thieves. I didn't expect that you are the great-great-grandson of General Xiliu, the queen of Jianghou. It's really unexpected. Yuan Fu
Bo Zhe and I are puzzled as to why Fu, who has such a family background, was dragged into the Yellow Turban Army." Yang Xu continued.
This question stumped Zhou Yuanfu, so he had to sigh and said: "Our Zhou family has long been in decline, and our family property has been robbed by the powerful officials. Yuanfu was young at the time, and he defected to the Yellow Turban Army out of anger. But although Yuanfu was in the Yellow Turban Army,
Never did anything evil."
If Zhou Yuanfu defended himself by saying that he was coerced, then Yang Xu would not believe it and would despise Zhou Yuanfu as a person. But seeing how frank he was, Yang Xu believed him somewhat.
"Yuanfu's statement is totally ridiculous! Rebellion is the first-class evil thing. You are also a member of a noble family, so you really shouldn't do such a rebellious and unethical thing." Yang Xu accused him. Seeing Zhou Yuanfu's embarrassed expression, he added, "Fortunately,
If you stop at the brink, if you continue to persist in your stubbornness, won't you bring shame to your ancestors!"
The old man rambled on, but Zhou Yuanfu just smiled.
"Now the imperial court treats you well and has granted you the title of Marquis Duting. In the future, Yuan Fu must not act like Meng Lang! If you do it again, I'm afraid you will be despised by the world's scholars." Yang Xu finally gave instructions.
, but there is another profound meaning in the words.
"Yuanfu, remember your teachings. By the way, where is Uncle Cai now?" Zhou Yuanfu didn't have time to think carefully and hurriedly changed the subject.
The old man had had enough nagging, and stroking his beard continued: "He is really destined to you! Now he is in the Zhou family's house in Lujiang. I heard that he has recruited several disciples and is teaching. He has been running around here and there these years.
Let’s go, I guess it won’t be long before I go somewhere else again.”
"Uncle Cai has accepted a disciple?" Zhou Yuanfu was not very familiar with the Lujiang Zhou family, so he could only ask insinuatingly.
"Bo Zhe is outstanding in his study of classics, calligraphy and music. It is not an exaggeration to say that he has disciples all over the world. This time I heard that he discovered a music genius named Zhou Yu, so I stayed there to teach him."
"Zhou Yu!" Zhou Yuanfu shouted in surprise.
Yang Xu nodded and continued: "This Lujiang Zhou family is from the same family as you, but I don't know how senior this Zhou Yu is to you. Maybe he is your brother or nephew."
Zhou Yuanfu was shocked in his heart. At that time, he just wanted to use the identity of the Zhou family to clear his name, but unexpectedly he got involved with Zhou Yu. It seemed that he had to go to Lujiang.
"Brother, a mother and son came outside the door, saying they were looking for the Sheep Governor. Have you found the Sheep Governor?" Cui Niupi came in with a loud shout.
"Who is coming?" Yang Xu asked.
"Who is this old man? Where is Governor Yang? The visitor said she is his wife." Cui Niupi glanced at Yang Xu and thought he was just an ordinary old man.
Yang Xu stood up after hearing the words, "Are they mother and son here? Yuanfu, please get out quickly and say I'm not here and send them back!"