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Chapter 266 Wang Ding's Six Words of a Hero
Wang Dingliu heard this and said, "I never thought I would meet my fellow countryman here. It's a pity that I didn't know him in my hometown."

Zhao Zhen smiled and said, "Although he was born in Jiankang Prefecture, he followed his uncle to the north to trade cattle and sheep very early, so I don't know him. I came from Jiankang Prefecture and I don't know if there are any heroes there. If there is a chance in the future, you can invite him to have a chat."

Wang Dingliu said: "Speaking of Jiankang Prefecture, the most famous one is the [Divine Doctor] An Daoquan, who has brought back countless lives with his miraculous hands. I have also been treated by him before."

"There is a Huangmen Mountain in Jiangpu County. Now a group of righteous men are occupying it. The leader is surnamed Ou, with a single character Peng in his given name. He has a nickname in the green forest, and everyone calls him [Moyun Jinchi]. The second one is indeed a scholar who was born in a wealthy family. His surname is Jiang and his given name is Jing. People call him [Shen Suanzi]. Another one is called Ma Lin, and people call him [Iron Flute Fairy]."

"Three heroes gathered five to seven hundred people and occupied the mountain as kings. They did not kill anyone but only robbed money and goods. I have only heard of these three men, but unfortunately I have never seen them."

"There is another person, who is a government figure and also very capable. He is currently the commander guarding the Yangtze River. His name is Liu Menglong. It is said that his mother dreamed of a black dragon entering her belly, and when she gave birth to him, she knew the nature of water very well."

"The last one is the [Optimus Prime] Bao Peisong that I mentioned earlier. He is very skilled in boxing and kicking, but unfortunately he only teaches ordinary boxing and kicking, and keeps his real skills secret. He also has a younger brother, Bao Peilin, who is said to be a coach in the residence of General Gao."

Zhao Zhen heard this and said, "We really can't underestimate heroes. In nearby Yuncheng County, there are three heroes: Song Jiang, the Timely Rain, Lei Heng, the Winged Tiger, and Zhu Tong. Jiankang Prefecture also has many famous heroes. I wonder how many of them Shi Qian and the other two can find this time."

Zhu Wu said, "There are so many heroes in the world. Let's talk about Optimus Prime. I have also heard of one of them. He is from Taiyuan Prefecture. He is ten feet tall and looks like a diamond. He is proficient in sticks, fists, kicks and sumo. Last year, he went to Taishan Prefecture to compete in wrestling and won first place, and got a lot of money. Now I heard that he has opened a school in Taiyuan Prefecture to teach students, and he must have two or three hundred disciples."

Zhao Zhen said, "I have never heard of such a competition in Taiyue, and I wonder if it will be held this year?"

Wu Yong said, "I have heard of this before. On March 28, the birthday of the Holy Emperor Tianqi, there is a temple fair in Tai'an Prefecture. At that time, many people go there to burn incense and fulfill their vows. The temple fair lasts for three days. If you have time, you can dress up and go to see it and meet the heroes of the world."

Zhao Zhen said, "If we have time, I will wait for a few of you to accompany us, call up Brother Jiao Ting, and go watch a good show."

As everyone was talking and laughing, Zhao Xing came in with a soldier. When the soldier saw Zhao Zhen, he bowed and said, "Sir, I am a soldier stationed at the big red leaf tree in Dongxi Village. Today, a captain named Lei Heng came with more than 20 soldiers to pick red leaves from the tree. We tried to stop them, but the captain said that he was ordered to inspect the area, and the county magistrate wanted to pick red leaves as evidence. When he saw that we refused, he said that he knew the two masters in the county, Chao Gai and Wu Yong, and that he came to ask for the order."

Zhao Zhen said, "This man is also a person who doesn't like to be talked about. Zhao Ji, go with him and ask Lei Hengdutou and his entourage to come to the village to talk."

After hearing this, Zhao Ji, together with the soldiers, walked out of the hall and headed straight for Dongxi Village.

Zhao Zhen instructed Zhao Xing to hold a banquet at night to entertain Wang Dingliu, Lei Heng and others.

The old man Wang who asked was willing to run the hotel, so Zhao Zhen wrote a warrant and asked him to keep it and go to Liangcun to replace Yun Ge in a few days. He also asked the farmhand to arrange for Wang Dingliu and his father to stay in Baishi Manor temporarily.

After a while, Zhao Ji led Lei Heng in.

After greeting, Zhao Zhen said, "Captain, how are you? It's been a long time since we last met."

Lei Heng replied, "Thank you for your concern, sir. I have a job to do and I have no time to rest. Today, the county magistrate ordered me and Zhu Tong to inspect the county and asked for Hongye as a witness, so I had to come and disturb you."

Zhao Zhen said, "If someone else came here, he would never give up these red leaves. I am a good friend of Wu Xuejiu and Brother Chao Gai. I will have someone bring a few leaves for you to take away later."

Lei Heng quickly thanked Zhao Zhen.

Wu Yong said, "Captain, is this county magistrate still Shi Wenbin? How can he not trust us?" Lei Heng sighed and said, "Since the new county magistrate was appointed, our lives have become more difficult. The county magistrate is afraid that we will cheat and act slyly."

Wu Yong's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he said, "How could this be? Although he is the chief officer, he also requires you to work hard. How dare you treat your subordinates so harshly? How about brothers Song Gongming and Zhu Tong?"

Lei Heng said, "Zhu Tong and I are in charge of the cavalry and infantry armies. Now Brother Zhu Tong has won the favor of the county magistrate and has been appointed as the jailer of this county. Brother Gongming is now free and at ease, and has a new wife."

Wu Yong said: "Brother, if you are unhappy, come to my Liangshan County. The great master mentioned brothers before."

Zhao Zhen said: "Yes, although my place is a remote county, fortunately it is not under anyone's control and is much freer than other places."

Lei Heng said: "Thank you very much for your care, sir. My mother and my family are all in Yuncheng County, and I really can't give them up. Please give me a red leaf, and I will go back to report."

Zhao Zhen said, "It's getting late. You can stay at the farm for one night. I'll send you off tomorrow morning and I'll give you the red leaves."

Wu Yong also said: "There are many inconveniences in the dark night, and the fog is dangerous. Brother, rest for a night and start early tomorrow. Brother, the county magistrate is also ignorant at this time. This Dongxi Village is now under the jurisdiction of Liangshan. He asked you to come out for patrol, but you have to come here to get a certificate."

Lei Heng could not say much, so he smiled bitterly. When Zhao Zhen invited him to stay overnight, he hesitated for a moment and nodded in agreement.

That night, all the heroes from Nan Daying, Baozhu Temple, Heihu Temple Town, as well as those living in the manor and Xixi Village, as well as the newly arrived Wang Dingliu, Lei Heng and others, drank happily in the hall. The soldiers who came with them were taken care of by the farmhands.

During the banquet, Lei Heng could not help but ask, "Scholar, why is Brother Chao Gai not here?"

Wu Yong said, "Brother, you may not know that there is a place called Dulong Hill about 40 miles away from here. Brother Chao Gai is now the commander of a battalion stationed here, commanding nearly 3,000 cavalry and infantry soldiers. That's why he can't come here to accompany you."

Lei Heng was shocked when he heard this: "Brother has actually reached such a high position now."

Wu Yong naturally praised Zhao Zhen for his ability to identify and employ people, and he himself rose from a village school teacher to a county military advisor. He also introduced Wang Dingliu to Lei Heng, who was quite surprised to hear that Wang Dingliu came from Jiankang Prefecture.

They drank until midnight before dispersing. That night, Wu Yong took Lei Heng to rest.

The next morning, Zhao Zhen arranged another sumptuous breakfast. After the meal, Zhao Zhen and Wu Yong saw Lei Heng off. Before leaving, Zhao Zhen presented him with three red leaves.

Zhao Zhen said, "I have official duties to attend to, so I can't stay for long. If you have time, please come again and invite Brother Chao Gai to have a drink with you."

Wu Yong also said: "Brother, I will go and see how Shangguan behaves. If it continues like this, brother should have made plans earlier. Why should I put myself in such a difficult position?"

Lei Heng heard this and said, "Don't worry, scholar. I have kept it in mind. If this is not possible, I will come to seek refuge with the great official."

After saying this, he led his soldiers to say goodbye and leave.

(End of this chapter)