Every February, local officials from all over the country come to Beijing to report on their work. During this period, conflicts between local officials and patrol officers often occur.
According to the laws of Dachu, except for certain public officials, no one is allowed to ride horses in the downtown area.
However, some local officials, perhaps accustomed to being domineering in the local area, or having other sources of support, often ignore this order.
On February 18th, Shi Zhenghe and a team of Beicheng soldiers and horses were patrolling the Jinghe River area in the outer city.
Jinghe River, one of the three major rivers in Beijing, flows in from Deshengmen and then flows out from Dongbianmen, spanning the entire North City.
The two sides of the Jing River have always been the most lively areas in Beicheng. After entering February, with the return of spring and the recovery of all things on the earth, more and more people went out to enjoy the scenery, so that pedestrians on both sides of the river were bustling, shoulder to shoulder.
Especially in the Shidongqiao area, a large number of tourists gather because of the beautiful scenery and the proximity to the Lotus Lake where you can swim.
Shidong Bridge is a ten-hole arch bridge. The arch holes gradually increase from both sides to the center of the bridge. The bridge is 35 meters long and 8 meters wide.
On the bridge, a large number of people gathered, walking or stopping, talking and laughing while admiring the scenery on the river.
Originally everything was very harmonious and beautiful, but suddenly, several galloping tall horses suddenly rushed onto the bridge. Seeing that some pedestrians had no time to dodge, they were about to be trampled by the horses' hooves. Shi Zhenghe arrived in time, punched the horses on the head, and killed them.
The horse and the man on its back were knocked to the ground.
"Be bold!"
The other horses stopped suddenly, and the people on horseback glared at Shi Zhenghe: "You are so brave, you dare to intercept the carriage of the Governor of Nanzhong, don't you want your head?"
Shi Zhenghe and Ningmei looked at the group of people in front of them: "You are the ones who are bold. After entering the city, you are not allowed to ride horses in the downtown area. This is a court order."
As he said that, he looked at the carriage behind him.
Obviously, these people on horseback were opening the way to escort the carriage behind them across the bridge.
"Cars and horses are not allowed to pass here. There are too many pedestrians around. Please choose another way."
The people on horseback did not take Shi Zheng and these low-level patrol officers of the Military and Horse Department seriously at all, and snorted coldly: "If you are wise, please give way quickly. My governor is in a hurry to enter the palace to meet the saint. If there is a delay,
You can't afford to lose your time."
With that said, he raised his whip and prepared to ride his horse across the bridge again.
After hearing that the person coming was the Governor of Nanzhong, other people in the Military and Horse Division wanted to retreat. They did not want to cause trouble, so they all retreated to both sides.
Only Shi Zhenghe was still standing in the middle of the bridge, looking at the group of people on the opposite side who were about to cross the bridge again, and shouted loudly to the carriage behind: "It is the responsibility of the Beicheng Army and Horse Department to protect the security in the Shidong Bridge area.
, please don’t make things difficult for us.”
In the carriage, the governor of Nanzhong, Mu Shaowu, was impatient. He was delayed for some time on the road. Today was the deadline for reporting on his duties. He was anxious to meet the saint. Facing the North City soldiers and horses who were blocking him, he was extremely annoyed.
, knocked on the car door and uttered two words: "Cross the bridge."
They are just some low-ranking government officials. After the interview, they can have a meal with the commander of the Beicheng Army and Horse Division and they can resolve the matter peacefully.
The driver heard the order and shouted "cross the bridge" loudly.
As soon as he finished speaking, the horsemen who had intended to rush in started whipping their horses.
When Shi Zhenghe saw it, his face became stern. He looked back at the crowds of people setting up stalls on both sides of the river. His eyes narrowed. When the horse rushed towards him, he jumped forward in a few steps, jumped in the air, "bang bang bang" and kicked several times.
He kicked the man off the horse.
"Hold the horse!"
Hearing Shi Zhenghe's shouts, the courageous military and horse officials rushed to the mountain to stop the restless horses.
At this moment, a black figure flew out of the carriage behind, and in the blink of an eye, it was in front of Shi Zhenghe, and gave Shi Zhenghe a sharp slap in front of his face.
"Bang, bang, bang!"
Shi Zhenghe did not give in at all, raised his fist to meet him, and received the palm of the man in black.
"Boom~"
During the collision between fists and palms, a huge impact was erupted, which directly caused the river water under the bridge to explode.
The blown river water flew in front of the bridge and wet the clothes of many people on the bridge, causing everyone to retreat in fear.
In the carriage, Mu Shaowu narrowed his eyes as he watched Shi Zhenghe resisting his adopted son Duan Feng for more than a dozen times. His adopted son was a ninth-level master, and someone in a place like the Military and Horse Division could actually confront him head-on.
After all, it was the capital, and he was worried that the other party had some background. Mu Shaowu hesitated for a moment, then shouted: "Duan Feng, come back."
Hearing Mu Shaowu's voice, Duan Feng and Shi Zhenghe stopped their hands together.
Duan Feng stared at Shi Zhenghe expressionlessly for a while, then turned around and returned to the carriage.
Then, the people on the bridge and on both sides of the bridge saw that the carriages and horses of the Governor of Nanzhong began to turn around and did not continue to forcefully cross the bridge.
Seeing this, the officer of the Beicheng Military and Horse Department breathed a sigh of relief, but at the same time he was a little surprised.
In fact, there are quite a lot of local officials who insist on their high position and are unruly. They hardly slow down in the outer cities and go on a rampage, causing many troubles.
Afraid of their identities, the yamen of the Bingma Division and Jingzhao Mansion would mostly turn a blind eye when they met them on weekdays, and did not dare to face them head-on.
This time, Shi Zhenghe actually stopped a governor and asked someone to make concessions on his own initiative, which really surprised them.
However, some people looked worried: "That's the Governor of Nanzhong, we won't cause trouble, right?"
When Shi Zhenghe heard this, he frowned: "We were performing our duties and made no mistakes. If we are really blamed, I will bear the responsibility myself."
.......
"After that, the Fourth Master led the rest of the Soldiers and Horses Division to continue patrolling."
Shi Ying, Shi Zhenghe's servant, told everyone in the Shi family exactly what happened on Shidong Bridge yesterday.
After hearing this, everyone in the family fell into silence.
After a long while, Mrs. Shi asked: "After returning to the Army and Horse Division with the team yesterday, did the commander say anything?"
Shi Ying shook his head: "No, the commander didn't say anything. Everyone thought everything was fine. Who would have known that as soon as the fourth master came back from patrolling the streets today, the father-in-law from the palace came to say that the emperor had summoned him."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Seeing that Old Madam Shi and everyone looked sad, Shi Ying said again: "Old Madam, this servant and Shi Yong followed the fourth master to the palace gate.
, I saw King Duan, the commander-in-chief of the troops and horses of the five cities, at the gate of the palace."
"The fourth master entered the palace together with Prince Duan. I secretly took a look at Prince Duan's face. When Prince Duan saw the fourth master, he immediately smiled. I thought it was not a bad thing."
Hearing this, Shi's family members were startled at first, and then their hearts slowly dropped back to their stomachs.
King Duan received the errand of the commander-in-chief of the five-city army and horses. He rarely took care of things on weekdays. He actually waited at the gate of the palace and personally brought Shi Zhenghe into the palace to see the emperor. He was still smiling. This shows that the emperor summoned Shi Zhenghe.
It's not about reducing guilt and punishment.
Mrs. Shi asked again: "Who is waiting at the palace gate?"
Shi Ying: "Shi Yong has been waiting at the palace gate for the fourth master to come out."
When Mrs. Shi heard this, she immediately felt uneasy.
Shi Ying and Shi Yong were selected from Zhuangzi before the second son's family returned to his uncle's house. Because they were strong and powerful, they were chosen to be placed next to the second son.
In the past, the uncle's house did not have high expectations for the second son's family, and the servants he selected were only required to be obedient and do things well. But now that the second son has entered the palace, the requirements for those around him are even higher.
Mrs. Shi quickly ordered Mrs. Shi: "Ask Manager Shi to take a few people to go there in person. If there is any news, please spread it home."
Mrs. Shi nodded and turned around to explain.
While Shi's family was waiting anxiously, Shi Zheng and Zheng were kneeling in the main hall of Qianqing Palace.
On the dragon chair, the emperor was drinking tea and looking at Shi Zhenghe.
The first impression Shi Zhenghe gave him was that he was tall and tall. He had seen many military officers, but few could be as tall and strong as him.
Seeing Shi Zhenghe bulging his arm muscles, the emperor suddenly became interested. He stood up and walked in front of Shi Zhenghe. He rubbed Shi Zhenghe's hard arms with a folding fan and asked curiously: "How did you develop those tendons?"
Shi Zhenghe was confused by the question. He thought the emperor summoned him to question him for blocking the governor of Nanzhong yesterday. He didn't expect that the first question asked would be this.
Shi Zhenghe's reaction was quite quick, and he quickly replied respectfully: "Back to the emperor, my subordinate started practicing foreign martial arts when he was more than ten years old, and he became like this after practicing."
The emperor nodded calmly, and then said with a smile: "I heard that your eldest son can fight to a tie with Zhao Shengming, a young general who is extremely powerful. Your youngest son also helped the officers and soldiers catch three criminal thieves. They
Did you teach me all my kung fu?"
The superb martial arts displayed by Shi Zhenghe and his son aroused not only curiosity among others, but also the emperor.
You know, it is not easy to train a martial arts master. The northwest border is poor and remote. Shi Zhenghe was just a small military household before, and there was no way to raise such a powerful son.
Shi Zhenghe shook his head honestly: "Back to the emperor, when my subordinates were in the northwest, they stayed in the guardhouse most of the time and rarely went home. Apart from teaching the eldest son some basic boxing and kicking skills, the children taught themselves everything else.
of."
"Self-taught?"
The emperor laughed out loud. This lie was too false, but looking at Shi Zhenghe's unfailing expression, the emperor's eyes were full of interest: "How did they teach themselves?"
Shi Zhenghe replied: "Your Majesty, border cities usually have Beiyan's secrets hidden in them. By chance, four of my children discovered a Beiyan hidden pile and found a large number of martial arts secrets inside."
The emperor really didn't expect this answer. Prince Duan on the side also widened his eyes in shock: "Isn't this too much of a farce?"
Shi Zhenghe: "My subordinates also feel the same way. I don't know if the Beiyan hidden pile offended someone. All the Beiyan Xizuo inside were killed. The four children of my subordinates bumped into it. They just wanted to go in.
....I went in to look for food and belongings, but who knew, I finally brought back a basket of martial arts secrets."
"How many martial arts secrets?"
The emperor and Prince Duan both looked at Shi Zhenghe.
Shi Zhenghe: "There is a box containing dozens of books."
The emperor and King Duan looked at each other in confusion. As for martial arts secrets, each family always hides them as deep as they can. Now that they find a box of martial arts secrets, will Shi Zheng and his family's luck be changed?
Shi Zhenghe continued: "After getting the martial arts secrets, everyone in our family was dazzled. In the end, the eldest son focused on boxing, the second son focused on sonic skills, the eldest daughter also learned sword skills, and my youngest daughter was the most powerful, she could do everything.
Come and practice."
The emperor looked at Shi Zhenghe who was replying seriously and felt that he was showing off, but he still had some doubts: "Are you sure those are martial arts secrets?"
Shi Zhenghe nodded: "It should be so. There are internal kung fu and external kung fu. My subordinates' kung fu before was not as powerful as it is now. They all followed the secret books to practice boxing and kicking, and they improved little by little.
."
King Duan also looked unbelieving: "Martial arts secrets are not so easy to practice. How many of your children have become masters by themselves?"
Shi Zhenghe: "It's not all self-taught. I heard my eldest son say that several times when they were practicing martial arts in the Gobi Desert, they met an expert who gave them guidance several times."
The emperor and King Duan looked at each other again. At this moment, both of them were a little confused whether what Shi Zhenghe said was true or false.
To be honest, all this is too much of a coincidence.
Let's say it's a lie. Shi Zhenghe doesn't seem to be lying, and he probably doesn't have the guts to deceive the emperor.
King Duan looked at the emperor's face and asked with a smile: "You should still have those martial arts secret books, right?"
Shi Zhenghe nodded: "It's still there. When we returned to Beijing, we brought it back, and now it is displayed in the study of my two sons."
The emperor smiled: "Would you mind lending it to me for a look?"
Shi Zhenghe didn't dare to mind, and shook his head quickly: "When my subordinates return, they will immediately send those secret books to the palace."
The emperor smiled and looked at Prince Duan: "Brother, please come with us."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! King Duan quickly smiled and said: "Brother Chen has something planned. I have never seen dozens of martial arts secret books at once." As he said that, he looked at Kneeling.
Shi Zhenghe, who was on the ground, said, "Let's go, I will accompany you to Wuchang Bo's Mansion."
Shi Zhenghe nodded, and just as he was about to stand up, he heard the emperor ask again: "Why didn't you let the Governor of Nanzhong cross the bridge yesterday?"
Upon hearing this, Shi Zhenghe was so frightened that he knelt on the ground again, and replied nervously: "Going back to the emperor, it is the duty of the Military and Horse Division to protect the security of Beicheng. Horses cannot be driven in the busy city. This is a court order."
The emperor smiled: "You are quite responsible. I ask you, since you have such great skills, why don't you stay at the border and serve the country?"
Shi Zhenghe's heart tightened, he thought for a moment, and quickly replied: "Back to the emperor, I want to spend more time with my wife and children."
He did not complain deliberately, but directly stated what he was thinking, without looking for high-sounding reasons to fool him. The emperor raised his eyebrows and looked at Shi Zhenghe, who was kneeling on the ground, and said with a smile: "Okay, take Prince Duan to Wuchang Bo Mansion to get the secret book. Bar."
Shi Zhenghe stood up tremblingly, followed King Duan, and exited Qianqing Palace. After exiting the palace gate, he was surprised to break out in a cold sweat.
Duan Wangxiao looked at Shi Zhenghe and wiped the sweat from his forehead, and comforted him: "It's always like this when you first see the Holy Face. Once you get used to it, it will be fine."
As he said that, he laughed twice, patted Shi Zhenghe on the shoulder with satisfaction, and said as he walked, "You have gained face for the Military and Horse Division this time. Whatever reward you want, tell me, it will satisfy you." , I will definitely be satisfied.”
When Shi Zhenghe heard this, he was a little confused: "My subordinates don't quite understand what the prince means."
King Duan laughed and shook his head: "To tell you the truth, I have long disliked those local officials who did not follow the rules, and I have long wanted to deal with them. However, those guys are surrounded by masters and people from the Military and Horse Department. If you hit someone, you can only turn a blind eye."
"Do you know who the person who fought with you on Shidong Bridge yesterday was?"
Shi Zhenghe shook his head.
King Duan smiled and said: "It's Duan Feng, the adopted son of the Governor of Nanzhong. That guy is a ninth-level master, one of the top ones. He has perfected his palm skills. I didn't expect you to stop him."
"Why do you think the Governor of Nanzhong would take the initiative to avoid it? A servant who can stop a ninth-grade master must have someone behind him."
Shi Zhenghe was silent: "The Governor of Nanzhong guessed wrong, there is no one behind me."
Prince Duan snorted in dissatisfaction: "Why is there no one behind you? You are from the Military and Horse Division, and I am your backer."
Shi Zhenghe: "Oh."
oh?
Is this the end?
King Duan looked at Shi Zheng and said "Oh", then stared at him with big eyes and small eyes. He was suddenly angry and speechless. This is a lump of wood.
...
At the entrance of the palace, Manager Shi and several servants of the Shi Mansion were waiting anxiously, carefully avoiding the nobles entering and exiting the palace gate.
"Out!"
Shi Yong had sharp eyes, and he discovered it as soon as Shi Zhenghe came out.
When Manager Shi saw King Duan and Shi Zhenghe standing together, he quickly trotted over to greet them.
"Your Majesty, shall we ride horses or make carriages?"
"Horse riding is a physical job. Do you think I am a man who does physical work? Make a carriage!"
When Shi Zheng and Shi Zheng saw that the manager had not prepared a carriage, they couldn't help but feel embarrassed: "But my subordinates didn't prepare a carriage."
Prince Duan: "I have my own carriage. If you are lucky, you can ride with me. I can tell you that I do not easily invite people to share the carriage."
Manager Shi stared blankly as Shi Zhenghe followed Queen Duan and got into the luxurious five-carriage at the entrance of the palace.
"Your Majesty is going to the uncle's house. Hurry, go back to the house immediately and inform the old man and the old lady."
...
Prince Duan was coming to the uncle's house, which caught the Shi family off guard. They had no time to clean up the rest. As soon as the master of the Shi family changed into the clothes for visiting guests, the concierge came to report that Prince Duan's carriage had entered Changle East Street.
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Mr. Shi quickly ran to the gate with Shi Zhengde and several grandchildren to greet him.
Prince Duan didn't have much impression of the Wuchang Bo Mansion. He was still very young when the Prince Regent case occurred. After that, the Wuchang Bo Mansion fell into silence, and he had no chance to understand it.
When the carriage stopped at the door of the uncle's house, looking at the gray-haired old man Shi, Prince Duan still gave him face and talked to old man Shi for a long time.
"The Emperor is still waiting in the palace."
Prince Duan looked at Shi Zhenghe: "Take me first to get the martial arts secret book."
Martial arts secrets?
Old Master Shi and others were confused when they heard this. When they saw Shi Zhenghe leading Prince Duan to Songfeng Pavilion, they followed him.
Shofukan.
The uncle's house previously allocated the courtyard to Shi Dingxuan. When Shi Dinghao lived there, there were only two ordinary courtyards. Now, the first courtyard is used by the brothers as a place to sleep and entertain guests, while the second courtyard has been transformed into a
to the martial arts training ground.
As soon as you enter the second courtyard, you will see wooden piles of different heights, as well as various swords, guns and sticks.
"Your two sons are very hardworking."
King Duan smiled and praised.
Shi Zhenghe replied: "My eldest son is more hard-working, and as for my younger son... he is more playful on weekdays."
Prince Duan thought he was being modest: "Don't be too harsh. Your two sons are not very old, so it's normal for them to be playful."
While talking, a group of people entered the study.
"Your Majesty, those are the ones on the bookshelf."
Duan Wang looked at the martial arts secrets placed carelessly on the bookshelf, and couldn't help but glance at them.
He also had a copy of Intensive Internal Skills in his hand, which was a secret box in a secret room with several layers of traps, so he still felt that it was not safe.
Now looking at this unprotected martial arts secret book placed on the bookshelf like an ordinary book, he felt a little heartbroken to tell the truth.
King Duan stepped forward quickly, moved his hand back and forth on the bookshelf for a while, and then picked up a boxing book.
After flipping through the boxing manual for two pages, King Duan looked at Shi Zhenghe with a complicated expression.