When he was suddenly attacked, Heifu was startled, and he subconsciously leaned back to avoid it. Then he raised his right foot and kicked the figure in the chest!
"Ouch!"
The black shadow was kicked to the earth platform and let out a scream. Heifu wanted to go up and make up for it, but two more figures came out and raised their hands in front of him. Fortunately, this time they finally made a sound.
"Shi Chang... don't, don't hit!"
"Heifu, it's us."
After finally lighting the firewood with a flint, Hei Fu saw clearly that the two people in front of him were actually Dongmen Bao and Xiao Tao, and the one he kicked to the ground was not Ji Ying. Who could it be?
"What are you doing?" Hei Fu couldn't laugh or cry.
Dongmen Leopard stroked his bun and said, "Ji Ying made a bet with me that he didn't know if you were afraid of being scared, so he hid behind the door and wanted to try..."
"Brother Heifu, your kick is really cruel. Xiao Tao, please help me see if my ribs are broken?"
At this time, Ji Ying let out a scream like a slaughtering pig. Xiao Tao quickly went over to help him take a look and found that nothing was wrong. Fortunately, Heifu's kick was in the wrong position and he didn't use any force.
"You really deserve it. If I were frightened and drew my sword, you would be dead by now."
Hei Fu pulled Ji Ying up, who was still clutching his chest and whining in pain, and asked again: "The soldiers have all dispersed, why are you still here?"
"It's not just to wait for you!" Ji Ying grinned.
"Uncle Chao and a few others are anxious to go back first. I thought that I would have to wait for Hei Fu to come back and say goodbye to you in person." Dongmen Bao is a man who values his promises.
Xiao Tao also stammered: "I...Shichang and I are from the same hometown...so we want to go back together."
"So that's it." Hei Fu suddenly realized that it seemed that these three people had made a special trip to wait for him, and he couldn't help but feel a little moved. It seemed that he was not the only one who took that friendship into his heart.
Thinking of this, Heifu suddenly had an idea in his mind!
He asked the three of them to sit down and asked: "We say goodbye now, but I don't know when we can meet again. May I ask my second and third sons, what will you do for a living when you return home? What are your plans for the future?"
"What else can I do to make a living? Farm the land."
When Ji Ying thought about going home, he became a little discouraged: "My family has many brothers, and they have been separated one after another. I am the youngest and can inherit the land, but my family's small land does not produce much. I may use this time to capture the land." After stealing more than a thousand rewards, I tried to find a way to find a job in prison..."
Xiao Tao also said: "I...I also farm."
Then, he stammered a lot. It turned out that Xiao Tao's family was the poorest among everyone present. The land was so thin that before he came to serve, the family could hardly eat rice. The three hundred dollars given by Hei Fu The money really solved his urgent need, so Xiao Tao was grateful to Hei Fu.
But the problem is that if the money is converted into rice, it can only last for two or three months at most. Xiao Tao is very worried that when his family becomes impoverished, he will be forced to become a "bastard" for a noble family member.
The concubine here does not refer to the son of a concubine. The military merit system stipulates that any warrior who can kill an enemy's head can obtain the first-level title and the corresponding field and house. The concubine means farming for you. The servants are all poor and have no title, and their status is lower than that of ordinary people.
Dongmen Leopard rolled his eyes: "Although I live in Dongmen, I have to go to the west dock of the city every day to help unload ships, beg for food, and support my mother and wife. This was the case before and after the service." He is the only one among the people present who is married.
The three of them all came from miserable backgrounds and their futures were not bright. Hei Fu nodded, thoughtfully.
"Brother Heifu, what about you? What are your plans?" Ji Ying asked.
"I was just about to tell the second and third sons."
Heifu smiled and told him exactly what happened today when the right lieutenant called him to the official temple and said that the county wanted to recruit him to be the head of the Huyang Pavilion. He just concealed the relationship between the right lieutenant and the left lieutenant.
struggle.
"This is a good thing!"
Ji Ying slapped his thigh and stood up happily: "Although the pavilion chief is not a high official, on weekdays we have to bow respectfully when we see him. We dare not retaliate when he scolds him."
Dongmen Leopard was also full of envy: "From now on, Hei Fu is an official, and he has a salary and rations every month. He is no longer the same as us."
Heifu waved his hand quickly: "Don't say that. Whether you can become the director of the pavilion depends on the assessment in one month."
Xiao Tao said, "What a great... martial artist, and... talent. I'm sure I'll be able to do the job!" After saying that, he thought about his future, and his eyes couldn't help but feel a little gloomy.
Heifu saw their attitude. On the one hand, he was happy for him, but on the other hand, he was envious of them.
It seems that my idea may be realized...
So Hei Fu stood up and bowed to the three of them: "Everyone, actually, I have a bold idea!"
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"What Mr. Hei means is for us to go to Huyang Pavilion together to beg for robberies, pavilion soldiers?"
After a while, when Hei Fu finished speaking his thoughts, Ji Ying was a little surprised.
Dongmen Leopard also widened his eyes: "Is this still possible?"
"I said of course it doesn't count."
Heifu explained: "But I heard that since the Huyang Pavilion Chief, Qiu Pi and the three pavilion soldiers were all punished and served their sentences a month ago, no new officials have been appointed.
Killed as a thief."
"Nowadays, Huyang Pavilion is an empty shell. The leader of the pavilion has no thieves, and the pavilion is also short of soldiers. We are recruiting people. However, cases often happen in Huyang Pavilion. Everyone is afraid of it, so there are only a few people who respond."
After Heifu explained the situation, he said to Dongmen Bao and Ji Ying: "If you two are interested, you might as well go to the county or the countryside to apply for the army. Dongmen is a public servant, has strong martial arts, and has been a corps leader, so he can be a thief. Ji Ying
Infants can serve as pawns in the pavilion. In this way, we can work together in Huyang Pavilion and manage this ten-mile place together. Not only will we have a share of money and salary, but we will also have the opportunity to catch robbers, solve crimes, and meritorious service. Wouldn't it be wonderful?"
The reason why he came up with this idea was that although the chief of the pavilion was a small official, he had to govern a ten-mile area, investigate lawlessness, and hunt down thieves. He had a heavy responsibility and a lot of risks. In addition, Mrs. Hei was unfamiliar with the place and went to the lake alone.
Yang Ting would inevitably feel a little uneasy. It would be a big difference if he could get an acquaintance to be his right-hand man.
Finally, Hei Fu realized that he had missed Xiao Tao, so he said casually: "If Xiao Tao is willing, you might as well give it a try!"
After hearing Hei Fu's "bold idea", Dongmen Bao and Ji Ying looked at each other, both eager to give it a try.
Like Heifu, they were all a little reluctant to part with their love for the past month. After all, they trained together and won the first place in the ten-day military exercise together, and received rewards and money. It was really an unforgettable thing in this life.
If possible, they all hope to continue this friendship.
Now, there happens to be an opportunity!
The Huyang Pavilion is located at the junction of the county town and Jinshui Township. It is not far from their homes and can be reached in half a day. Moreover, even if the pavilion soldiers are not officially established, they can also receive a ration.
The status of civil servants in the country is higher than that of ordinary people, and they can hold their heads high in front of the villagers.
But the two of them also have their own hesitations. Ji Ying is worried about the risks of being a pawn in the pavilion. The public security of Huyang Pavilion is not good, and arresting thieves on weekdays may lead to lives. His parents will most likely not agree to this matter.
I would rather him farm the land honestly.
Dongmen Bao is a brave and fierce person. The riskier the job, the more excited he is. However, he still has his mother and bride at home. Once he goes to Huyang Pavilion to take up his post, he may not be able to return home for ten and a half months...
Heifu saw the hesitation of the two of them and quickly apologized: "I was reckless. I only thought about the pleasure of us working together and forgot about everything else."
"I'm willing to give it a try!"
But Dongmen Bao slapped his thigh. Those problems were nothing compared to the love between brothers!
He stood up and said: "When I go back to convince my mother and bride, I will go to the official temple to apply. A real man should patrol the area with a sword, why are you still hesitating?"
"Me too!"
After Ji Ying thought for a moment, he also stood up and cupped his hands and said: "Although Ji Ying has no ability, he can still be a small pavilion soldier. Even if there are risks, as long as Brother Heifu is in charge, I am not afraid."
Xiao Tao also hesitated and said: "If... if you are long... you don't think I'm useless, I, I'm willing to give it a try!"
"good!"
Heifu suddenly became proud. He patted the three of them and laughed and said: "Then it's settled. After I go back, I will carefully prepare for the official assessment. The second and third sons will also apply for the exam themselves and do their best. If we are destined to work together,
Then see you in Huyang Pavilion in one month!"
The four people touched their hands together and high-fived each other!