The next day, the Inspection Department.

Mr. Yan temporarily stayed in the Yamen. This time the Ye family divided the accounts. Yan Ji did not take any of the treasures, antiques, calligraphy and paintings, except for the picture of a cold forest shining in the snow that Lao Meng insisted on giving.

But he really wanted to borrow all the Ye family's books in Luoyang to read through. After listening to this, Lao Meng just flipped through the Ye family's collection of books. Seeing that there were no martial arts secrets, he gave them all to the intended military advisor.

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Mr. Yan's son Yan Xin now lives in He Shangshu's home. The boy is clever and cunning, which makes old He very happy and does not have to worry about educating his son. This makes Yan Ji a lot cleaner.

A pot of tea, two snacks, a book, and burning incense, you can be leisurely and contented for a while, and you can steal half a day's leisure.

Then I saw the owner of the Inspection Department, Ninth Grade Inspection Inspector Meng Yishan, bumping in.

Lao Meng said very enthusiastically: "Mr. Yan, are you still used to it? If there is any shortage of daily necessities, I will let Qian Lun take care of it."

Yan Ji put the book gently on the table and said, "There is no need to be polite, the conditions here are very good."

"I have something to trouble you, sir."

Meng Yishan smiled and said: "That boy Zhu Pan was assassinated twice. The prince asked me to find the assassin, and you will plan the plot."

Mr. Yan sighed and said: "The emperor has no control over his family affairs, and the same goes for the palace!"

Lao Meng picked up the teapot beside the table, poured a cup for Yan Ji and himself, drank it in one gulp, and said: "The arrow is on the string. The day I arrived in Luoyang as a police officer, I encountered a rape and murder case.

, it was that little beast Zhu Ju who did it. If this case is not settled, I will feel unhappy! He was probably the one who assassinated Zhu Pan."

Yan Ji said to Lao Meng: "If you really want to intervene, it will be easy to find the key to breaking the situation. Zhu Ju is ambitious but not very talented. He sees that Brother Meng can defeat martial arts tycoons like the Ye family. No matter how narrow-minded he is, he can't."

I will temporarily condescend and put aside my hatred and send someone to win over you. You can pretend to be close to me and wait until the opportunity arises."

Meng Yishan said: "How to get close? To get close to a little beast? Grandpa wants to kill him when he meets him!"

But he still acquiesced to Yan Ji's suggestion. He glanced at the book on the table, which was an old Tang book, and said with a smile: "Sir, are you reading history books?"

Yan Ji said: "Thank you for this, sir. The Ye family has a rich collection of books. I want to find some historical materials from the Li and Tang Dynasties and write a book for entertainment."

Lao Mengxin said that even reading books gives me a headache, but you can actually write books, and I can’t help but admire you.

Mr. Meng, who had just received a black horse, praised Yan Ji and said, "Mr. Yan is a great scholar! You are my little Zhang Liang! "

Yan Ji looked embarrassed and said: "Well, Zhang Liang wrote Huangshi Art of War... I just want to write an unofficial history with Empress Zetian as the heroine."

"..."

Lao Meng discussed with Mr. Yan for a while, and Qian Lun came over to inform him that Zhang Fan and Guo Wuhu were leaving today.

Leader Zhang Da and the old water thief made a lot of money in the battle to destroy the Ye family. They gained a lot of benefits and also owed Lao Meng a favor.

They were all powerful men under their command. They could not leave the business alone for a long time. After dividing the wealth equally, they planned their itinerary and bid farewell to Meng Yishan together.

Lao Meng grabbed Mr. Yan's sleeve and said, "Sir, don't hide in the room all day. Let's go see Brother Zhang and the old man off together."

Two official ships of more than ten feet long were docked at the Yellow River ferry. The cold weather caused a layer of white mist to condense on the river. The servants shouted and carried the boxes and cages over the slats, carrying boxes of "salt goods" in.

Inside the ship.

Meng Yishan's group gathered in front of the shore, including Mo Kui, Qian Lun and Song Jizu, who all followed Lao Meng. Only the newly admitted Hao Datong stayed in the yamen and honestly trained Lao Meng's supernumerary soldiers and secret private soldiers.

Meng Yishan had been on good terms with Zhang Fan these days, so it was a bit hard to leave him now. After crossing the Five Lakes, he was honored by Chief Zhang Da, and they also gathered together to see him off.

Everyone drank a farewell drink at the ferry. After crossing the five lakes, they specially ordered a large bowl of crude white wine. They competed with Lao Meng and Mo Kui, and it was very refreshing and refreshing.

The old water thief drank a large bowl and said with a red face: "Brother Meng and I have the best tempers. If Zhang Fan hadn't shouted to leave, staying a few more days would be nothing."

Mengyi Shankou also hummed and said, "We brothers are the most in tune with each other. If you live with me, I will work with him again when I have time in the future."

Leader Zhang Da drank with a sullen expression and said nothing. After everyone had finished chatting, he walked up to Meng Yishan and said solemnly: "I relied on Yishan's help this time to get these goods. These

Gold and silver will be of great help to my men and horses in Jiaozhou. When you need me, Zhang, in the future, send me a message and let my brothers be at your disposal!"

Zhang Fan felt in his heart that Lao Meng had a good career in officialdom. He jumped directly from the policeman to the ninth rank inspector. No matter how he looked at it, he felt that he was a secret saucer in the Jinyiwei system. He should make friends carefully. He was used to killing people and setting fires at sea, but after a while,

In 2019, I wonder if I can recruit someone?

If Lao Meng knew that Zhang Fan's dream of recruiting him would make him laugh out loud, he would be very happy now. With Zhang Fan's martial arts and power across the East China Sea, a promise can be worth ten thousand gold. This is a benefit that cannot be easily exchanged.

Zhang Fan then took a swig of all the fine wines on the farewell table and sighed: "We'll see you again next year if we say goodbye today!"

Lao Meng felt that the atmosphere was sour, and immediately laughed and said: "Haha, wait two years, I have laid a solid foundation in Luoyang, and I will go to the sea to visit Brother Zhang. Brother will also build a sea ship and enjoy the scenery!"

Zhang Fan opened his mouth and said to Meng Yishan: "Now that Shandong's coastal defenses are loose, Japanese bandits often come to kill, and it is not a peaceful place. After I go back, I will vow to raise an army and fight against the Japanese with the army. The true situation of this trip is unpredictable. I hope it will happen again."

Good luck seeing you again!"

In addition to the sadness of farewell, Zhang Fan's face was also somewhat high-spirited.

When he mentioned the Japanese pirates, Wu Hu immediately frowned and asked Zhang Fan with an emotional expression: "You want to fight with those Japanese pirates? Their Japanese swords are sharp and the Hachiman boat turns quickly, so it is difficult to deal with them."

The old water pirate's territory is close to Jiangsu and Zhejiang, and he has been invaded by Japanese pirates for decades. He is deeply aware of it and has suffered deeply.

Zhang Fan shook his head, grabbed a bowl of wine, drank it, and said to the Five Lakes: "We can't do it without fighting. A month ago, the Japanese's Hachiman Ship appeared in the East China Sea, broke into two guard posts, plundered more than 20 villages along the coast, and escaped.

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Seeing the anger on everyone's faces, Gun Hailong said sarcastically: "The guarding eunuch Huang Ji was a little panicked when the Japanese invaded. He took 20,000 gold and begged me, saying that he would pay to build warships and firearms, so that I could fight with them.

The officers and soldiers work together to fight! Bah! But he asked me to escort the treasure to Cao Jixiang, and secretly tried to transfer him. This bitch! He deserves to be in charge!"

After crossing the five lakes, his expression changed continuously. Japanese pirates' plunder along the coast of Jiangsu and Zhejiang was increasing year by year. He hated these Japanese pirates more than anyone else.

Zhang Fan drank another bowl of wine, slammed the bowl, and cursed angrily: "Damn it, the imperial court's navy and warships are not enough, the old and the weak are on empty pay, and some of them are not even good at water."

If you know how, you can join the ship and serve as a soldier. How can you avoid being defeated by the Japanese pirates?"

After Gun Hailong became angry, he calmed down and said: "If the Japanese pirates continue to run rampant, I will not be worthy of commanding the brothers in the East China Sea!"

For a time, Leader Zhang's heroic spirit infected everyone. Unexpectedly, the notorious pirate leader would vow to fight against the Japanese.

After crossing the five lakes, he finally gritted his teeth and flew onto his cargo ship. He picked up five boxes and threw them on the shore. He shouted to Zhang Fan: "Brother Zhang, I don't have much ability. You can take these five boxes of gold and silver."

Go and prepare more weapons. We are short of men. I can’t live without my life!”

The old water thief's face turned red, and his righteousness and wealth were completely different from his usual deceitfulness.

Zhang Fan did not shirk, and nodded: "No, you are a good man!"

He collected the boxes of gold and silver, held up the bowls boldly, and drank a bowl with everyone. He said with a smile: "Yishan, brother Mo. I have passed on all the martial arts techniques of Gun Hailong to you. Learn from them."

The ultimate thing is a thunder from the sea and the sky! If I can pass on this martial art, I will never be shaken in my life."

After saying that, he turned around with a big smile, held Wuhu's shoulder and patted him, and then they all boarded the boat.

The Yellow River rolled away, and the figure of leader Zhang Da standing on the bow of the boat gradually disappeared on the river with the rising mist, and disappeared into the distance.

Yan Ji sighed slightly, his respect for these reckless men rising in his heart.

Before Mr. Yan could finish expressing his gratitude, someone came over and said in Lao Meng's ear: "The prince of Yongning County sent a Mr. Luo to deliver an invitation, inviting you and Mr. Yan to a banquet the day after tomorrow."

Lao Meng responded vaguely, and after the boat disappeared, he turned around and asked, "Where are you going for the banquet?"

The messenger smiled frivolously and said, "I heard it's at Huayue Tower."

Meng Yishan smiled at Mr. Yan and said, "According to Mr. Yan's words, Zhu Ju is coming to win over us."

"Call the boy named Luo to come over."

Shao Qing, not far away from the Inspection Department, a Shaolin disciple, Luo Pinghai, a handsome young man in brocade clothes, walked over quickly.

He was a little surprised when he saw Mo Kui, who had a burly body and a ferocious face. Then he cupped his hands to Meng Yishan and Yan Ji and said, "I have met Mr. Meng, Mr. Yan."

"The night after tomorrow, the king of my county decided to entertain a few senior officials from the officialdom and the military. There were many people coming and going, and the king told me that the banquet must not be without Meng Xingjian, who flattened the Ye family and was a powerful figure in Luoyang."

"Isn't it just me and Mr. Yan? Isn't it the Hongmen Banquet?" Lao Meng tilted his head and looked sideways at Luo Pinghai and said.

"Of course not. Those adults are more respected than Magistrate Li. The prince hopes to meet Mr. Meng." Luo Pinghai said sincerely: "Mr. Meng also works for the prince. If there was any misunderstanding before,

It's best to resolve it during the dinner."

"Of course! If I don't like the prince, then Zhu Pan and I will fight for the prefect's daughter. When the prince comes up in the future, how about me? Why don't we have to rely on the county king?"

"Best regards, sir!"

Luo Pinghai said happily: "Then I will go back and report to the king the night after tomorrow."

He then said to Yan Ji, "Mr. Yan must go too. The prince also wants to apologize to you for the poor etiquette in Xiaoyan Lane before."

Yan Ji smiled and nodded without saying anything.

"Looking at the figure, this brother is from the outer sect of Shaolin? We might as well come together then!" This Luo Pinghai is also quite interested in Mo Kui. He comes from the same sect, so he can win over him.

Mo Kui spat hard and cursed: "I didn't even have enough to eat in the Shaolin Temple back then! What a waste!"

Luo Pinghai's expression changed, and he was a little angry. But he reluctantly endured it, said hello to Meng Yishan angrily, and left sullenly.

Mo Kui and Luo Pinghai look like they are from rich families. Although they have both stayed in the Shaolin Temple, their sect identification is absolutely different.

Mo Kui pulled Meng Yishan over and asked: "Brother, the boy from the Zhu family has a good relationship with you Liang Zi. If he sets up an ambush through the banquet, he will be trapped!"

Lao Meng burst out laughing and said: "With my broken saber in hand! With you and Lao Song, even a master like Xie Jin can't hope to get any benefits." Lao Meng said with a sullen face: "No matter whether this banquet is good or bad, I will not

You have to go! You must meet Zhu Ju."

Everyone turned towards the Inspection Department. Meng Yishan walked in front, regretting Zhang Fan's departure in his heart. In addition to being reluctant to leave, it was also because of the lack of such a powerful helping hand.
To be continued...