The Beacon of Kyushu

Chapter 12

The boat was going down the lake, Wan Jianfeng was lying on the boat and enjoying himself.Suddenly there was a burst of celebratory drum music from the shore, as if someone was getting married not far away.Along with the sound of the drums, there was a burst of wine aroma, although the aroma was not mellow but very strong.Wan Jianfeng hurriedly leaned the boat against the shore, tipped his toes, and landed lightly on the shore.

He looked around curiously, and saw houses in the distance next to each other, which seemed to be a large-scale village.Wan Jianfeng smiled happily when he saw this, and was about to go over to ask for a few bowls of wine, but suddenly hiccupped.

"I just finished drinking a jar of wine, and I can't drink any more. If I drink any more, my mouth will become a funnel, and my stomach will become a wine vat!" He sighed helplessly, but then shook the wine gourd in his hand, He laughed again, "Haha, although the wine tank is full, but the wine gourd is empty, it's time to ask for wine!"

Wan Jianfeng strode towards the village, bumping into a team of welcoming brides.I saw a young man in his 20s walking in front of the team, wearing a red wedding gown and a red flower on his chest. He was obviously a bridegroom official who was going to greet his relatives.But the strange thing is that he didn't ride a horse but walked, and he staggered a little when he walked, obviously a lame man.Behind him were a dozen or so drummers and two bearers, carrying the sedan chair and playing joyous music, which was very lively.

He smiled when he saw this, and was about to go forward to congratulate and ask for a drink, when a group of beggars suddenly appeared from nowhere, blocking the way of the welcoming team.I saw them all holding bamboo boards in their hands, and singing while beating: "Happy when you hit the bamboo boards, relatives and friends listen to me. The owner is a scholarly family, and the popularity is good. The scene is rich. The distant relatives and neighbors come, and the children are happy. Laughing. Fireworks were set off and cannons were lit, and it was very lively inside and outside the door. The whole family was in harmony and happiness, and the wealth was endless. On auspicious days and good days, high-rise colorful sheds are set up to welcome newcomers, welcome newcomers!" Finally, these beggars all turned towards this The teenagers bowed and shouted in unison: "Congratulations to the uncle!"

If it is a wealthy family, the groom will definitely wave his hand and reward countless red coins, so that he can win the lottery.But the young man touched his pockets, his face became very ugly, and he repeatedly bowed his hands to the beggars and said: "Everyone, I'm really sorry, we are a small family and it's not easy to hold a wedding, and there is really no extra money to reward Everyone!"

The beggars were not annoyed when they heard the words, and continued to knock on the bamboo boards and said: "The rich family has more gold and silver, but the poor family has less spare money. The rich owner gives gold ingots, and the poor owner rewards Tongbao. No matter how much it is, it is determined as two. Home blessings!"

The young man looked back at the musician and bearer behind him, and asked embarrassedly: "Everyone, I don't have any money with me now, so I wonder if I can borrow a few copper coins for a while, as a way to get a lottery, and Xiaosheng will definitely make up for it in the future!"

After hearing the words, everyone touched their bodies, then shook them, and said helplessly: "Mr. Wang, we don't have any spare money. If we can't do it, let's go. Don't pay attention to these beggars. It's important to get married."

The young man was about to leave helplessly, when the beggars knocked on the bamboo board again, "The Wang family has a happy event, and married Mrs. Ke. One year the mother died, and the other year the father died. At the beginning of the third year, the husband lived in the mourning hall. The mules and horses died in the family, and the snakes died. Rats are rampant. Yesterday was peaceful, tomorrow it will be a graveyard!"

Looking at the scene in front of him, Wan Jianfeng suddenly remembered himself two or three years ago, and couldn't help laughing out loud.At this moment, the young man was about to cry because of all the beggars, "Everyone, please let Xiaosheng go! If you keep talking, I really can't end this kiss!"

The beggars still insisted: "Wang, don't be ignorant of good and evil. If you come to our village to get married, you must abide by our rules. If you want to get married, you have to give money, otherwise we will disturb this marriage. No yellow!"

The young man bowed again and again, and begged: "Everyone, as the saying goes, it is better to demolish ten temples than break a single marriage, so I beg you to let Xiaosheng go! If you continue to entangle, if the auspicious time is missed, how will Xiaosheng explain to his father-in-law?" ?”

All the beggars said disdainfully: "We have all the good things to say, but you don't get any reward. It doesn't matter if you demolish the temple or break up the marriage, as long as you can get money, why can't we beggars do it? What can't we do? Why don't we dare to do it? Here Money, give the money quickly!"

At this moment, the young man suddenly looked at Wan Jianfeng and thought, "This is strange, other beggars have come to ask me for red money, why is this little beggar indifferent? Could it be that he is the leader of this group of beggars?"

He thought about making a deep salute to Wan Jianfeng, and said sincerely: "This brother, Xiaosheng's name is Wang Shize, and he is from Yongfu, Guilin. My father made a relative for me when he was there. He is a Li from the village. My surname is a girl. After my father passed away, I kept my filial piety for three years, so I postponed the matter. Recently, the filial piety period has expired, and I came here to get married at the order of my mother. Unexpectedly, I passed by Dongting the day before yesterday, and was robbed by water bandits. I managed to save it Life. The little money left on my body was used to buy wedding clothes, bridal sedan chairs, and hired musicians, so I have nothing on my body. I hope you will show your noble hand and let Xiaosheng pass. After Xiaosheng’s birthday, he will get fame and fame, and he will never forget his benefactor Your great kindness!"

Wan Jianfeng was taken aback when he heard the words, pointed to his nose and said, "It's none of my business for them to ask you for money? Don't tell me that in the eyes of you scholars, beggars are all in the same gang? Or do you think this young man is a wise man?" Shenwu, born to look like a leader?"

All the beggars looked at Wan Jianfeng one after another, their faces full of hostility, for fear that someone would steal their business.But when they looked Wan Jianfeng from head to toe, they were all so frightened that they fell to their knees and kowtowed repeatedly.

Wan Jianfeng took two steps back in fright, and hurriedly waved his hands and said, "You... what are you doing? New Year's greetings? I appreciate your filial piety, but I don't have lucky money with me, so I can't reward you filial sons and grandsons!"

A thin old beggar pointed to the handsome stick on Wan Jianfeng's waist, and said respectfully: "Young man, although you look unfamiliar, since you are equipped with a handsome stick, you are like the leader of the gang, how dare we Wouldn't you like to pay respects?"

Wan Jianfeng looked down at the handsome stick, and said with a smile: "So that's the case, I thought you guys wanted to ask me for money, you scared me to death!" He helped the beggar who spoke just now, and asked : "How many copper coins did you ask for today?"

The skinny beggar hurriedly said: "God open my eyes, I got thirty copper coins today, if the prince is willing to give you a little more, it will be enough for the few of us to have a full meal!"

Wan Jianfeng looked at the skinny beggar, then at Wang Shize, and asked, "Brother Wang, I understand your difficulties, but it is not easy for us beggars to have a full meal. Why don't you go pick up the bride first, and don't miss the good time." .When you finish taking over the marriage, remember to borrow a few copper coins from Yuezhang Guan to reward us brothers, what do you think?"

Wang Shi nodded quickly, "Thank you, young hero, for your help. Without you today, Xiaosheng's marriage would have been ruined. Xiaosheng has nothing else on him, so he can only give the young hero the relics of his father as a token of Xiaosheng's integrity." Gratitude!" He said as he took out a jade pendant of not-so-good quality from his bosom, and handed it to Wan Jianfeng with both hands.

Wan Jianfeng smiled and shook his head, "Brother Wang, this is your heirloom, but it is useless to this young hero. If you really give it to this young hero, it will only be exchanged for a few pots of wine to drink and a few chickens to eat. Take care of yourself!"

Wang Shi took back the jade pendant hesitantly, and said gratefully: "The young man is really a warm-hearted person! Since you refused to accept this jade pendant, Xiaosheng will temporarily give the stubborn stone to benefactor. When Xiaosheng develops in the future, benefactor can do whatever he wants." Bring this stone to find Xiaosheng, and Xiaosheng will repay today's favor!" He said, picking up a blue pebble on the ground and handing it to Wan Jianfeng.

Wan Jianfeng took the stone, weighed it in his hand, and said with a smile: "Brother Wang, I always like to make friends. If you really become prosperous in the future, I don't want anything else, but you must have enough wine. Maybe drink!"

Wang Shi nodded and said: "It's easy to say, you must have good wine, and you are always waiting for your benefactor!" As he said, he bowed his hands to Wan Jianfeng and led a group of people forward.

Seeing Wang Shize leave, the skinny beggar sneered and said, "The stingy father-in-law has found a stingy son-in-law, it's really stingy!"

Wan Jianfeng smiled and said, "Brother, why did you say that?"

The skinny beggar replied: "My father-in-law is a driver, and he has a lot of horses and chariots under his command, and he doesn't even talk about borrowing money from his lame son-in-law. He really can't get a penny out of it!"

Wan Jianfeng asked: "Brother, are you serious? Is his father-in-law really good at driving?"

The skinny beggar nodded hurriedly, "Yes, it is the famous Li Bashi in the village. It is said that he drove a cart for Murong Yanyun when he was young!"

Wan Jianfeng hurriedly caught up with Wang Shize when he heard the words, and said with a smile: "Brother Wang, walk slowly, I want to let your father-in-law borrow a car. The car doesn't need to be very good, as long as you have horses, wheels and a driver!"

Early the next morning, Wan Jianfeng really got into the carriage, which was not luxurious but very clean.He was still lying on the roof of the carriage as usual, enjoying the scenery along the way while drinking wine.

Suddenly, Wan Jianfeng's gaze was attracted by a boy in white with a sword on his back in the distance.I saw that he was born cold and arrogant yet elegant, his movements were as fast as a gust of wind, and his clothes fluttered like floating clouds, who else in the world besides Yun Zixiao?
When the carriage passed by Yun Zixiao, Wan Jianfeng smiled and pointed his hand at him, "Brother Yun, why don't you run around by yourself, don't even talk about getting a carriage, get in the carriage, I won't charge you!"

The young man in white turned his head slowly when he heard the words, and said coldly: "Wan Jianfeng, since you and I hate each other, why call me!"

Wan Jianfeng smiled and said: "Haha, if I hadn't arrived in time to stop you and let you go down this road, you would not have arrived at Bianliang but Shiliang!"

Yun Zixiao's expression changed slightly when he heard the words, and he jumped into the carriage, "Wan Jianfeng, why are you so high up if you don't sit in the carriage?"

Wan Jianfeng pinched his fingers and said: "Young man, I will definitely meet you on this road, so I have reserved a good place for you in advance, why don't you thank me for your great kindness?"

Yun Zixiao snorted coldly, and said coldly: "Absurd!"

(End of this chapter)