Water Margin begins as a captain in Yanggu County

Chapter 16: I can teach my brother everything I can do.
Su Wu was stunned when he heard this, and looked at Meng Yulou, who just lowered his head to avoid his gaze.

Su Wu looked at his brother-in-law again, walked up to him and patted his head with a smile: "What's your name?"

"My name is Yang Zongtie." The child is not really stage-shy.

This family, perhaps they were not well educated, one was named Xi and the other was named Tie. Of course, it could also be that this family was not lucky, and many of their descendants died young or early, so they chose the word "Hard" to seek a good omen, but unfortunately, Xi died early.

"You are a good boy. Listen to your sister-in-law, read more books, and learn more about business management. You are the only child of the Yang family." Su Wu taught him a few words.

Then he went to see Meng Yulou and said, "You are not an ignorant woman. Although your family business is huge, it is difficult to support it. You must endure humiliation and bear heavy burdens. Although the world is not good and people are evil, there is still some justice in this county. If you encounter difficulties in the future, just come to the county government..."

As soon as these words came out, Meng Yulou's eyes were red, and she no longer avoided his gaze. She raised her head to look at Su Wu and bowed again: "Thank you very much, Captain."

After saying that, he said to his brother-in-law, "Zongtie, kowtow to the captain."

The child was very obedient and immediately knelt down and kowtowed.

Su Wu looked at Meng Yulou again, who looked truly pitiful, and sighed, "I won't drink the tea anymore, I'm leaving."

Having said that, Su Wu turned around and left. Meng Yulou took her brother-in-law and walked him out. She walked him all the way to the door, where she stopped and slowly watched Dutou walk away.

"Sister-in-law, the leader has gone far away, are you still watching?" Yang Zongtie asked.

"Zong Tie, there are good people in this world after all. The captain has done you a great favor. You must remember this in your heart and repay him when you have the chance in the future."

Meng Yulou turned around and taught his brother-in-law. Seeing that there were people watching the fun at the door, he lowered his head slightly and took his brother-in-law back into the house.

"Oh, I know..." The brother-in-law nodded behind him.

Su Wu had already walked away. Wu Song behind him said, "So this is what it feels like to help others. I feel happy and relieved when my brother helps them. But..."

"Just what?" Su Wu asked with a smile. He knew that Wu Song had a very good character and was not the kind of person who would kill innocent people. It was really the world that forced people to do evil.

"If it were me, I would definitely not give the fifty strings of cash to Zhang Si. Why?" Wu Song was really angry.

"There are two reasons. First, Zhang Si's sister is the legal wife of the Yang family. After Yang Zongxi died, the Zhang family had no one to rely on. It is only natural that some of the inheritance should be given away. The Yang family does not lack this. Secondly, such a scoundrel is not something you and I need to worry about, but how can a girl and a child be protected every day? It can be considered as spending money to avoid disaster."

Su Wu explained.

"Oh..." Wu Song thought for a moment and said, "I understand the reason, but I am unhappy. That guy extorted money, so I am unhappy..."

"Most things in the world are like this." Su Wu sighed. In Wu Song's heart, right and wrong are really clear, and he cannot tolerate any sand in his eyes.

"If I were a bad guy, I would kill him with a knife and put an end to it all. I would help people to the end." Wu Song blurted out.

Su Wu smiled bitterly when he heard this. He had just thought that Wu Song was a very good person at heart... but it turned out that there was still a beast living in his heart.

"Brother, I was just joking..." Wu Song laughed again.

"There's nothing wrong with what you said. If there's really no way to solve it, then this is the only way. Just kill it with a knife, and it's all over."

Su Wu was not a pedantic person. If Zhang Si took the money but was not honest and continued to pester him openly or secretly, he would really kill him with a single blow.

"Hehe...Brother, what you said sounds good and is just what I like. It depends on whether that Zhang Si wants to kill himself or not." Wu Song also understood, and he laughed and patted the long sword at his waist.

Dong Jian was standing aside, but was secretly shocked. What happened to his captain now? Wasn't he like this before? Would he kill someone while talking?

Could it be that the fight against tigers really uncovered something dirty?

Or maybe it was because he had gone through a life-and-death battle and had become more open-minded?

It should be that after the bitter fight with the evil tiger, the captain is now not only braver, but also more insightful, and wants to live a more carefree life...

Actually...it’s actually quite enviable.

Dong Jian looked at Su Wu's tall body again and felt that at this moment, his own leader was truly mighty and powerful.

Back at the yamen, he went on duty as usual, dealt with a few street fights, and nothing happened. But the big tiger in the yamen was missing. Apparently Ximen Qing had sent people to take away the bones and whips, which was a technical job.

He checked the time at the yamen again. There were no more than thirty runners inside and outside the yamen, some of whom were temporary helpers.

The stall was really small, and Yanggu County had become increasingly prosperous in recent years thanks to the canal. There was already a shortage of manpower, but the magistrate, Meng Yi, was a stingy person...

It’s hard to tell whether this old man is good or bad, but he is truly a very real person. His love of money is his nature, and perhaps it is also because he has no hope of rising in this life.

After the roll call, everyone went their separate ways. Dong Jian was the busiest. He was the most capable man under Su Wu and could also read.

The literacy rate in the Song Dynasty was not very low. It could even be considered the peak of all dynasties, much higher than that of the Qing Dynasty several hundred years later.

Su Wu and Wu Song were sitting in the yamen, chatting about nothing.

Su Wu said deliberately: "I have learned some boxing and kicking skills, but I don't know whether they are good or bad."

"How difficult is that? Just fight with me, brother." Wu Song was in a hurry. He was already taking out his hat and sword, and rolling up his sleeves.

The two men started fighting in the courtyard of the yamen, but they both held back.

Just look at Su Wu jumping around in the field, punching and kicking with great force.

After Wu Song dealt with the attack several times, he felt it was quite exhausting, so he stopped holding back his strength and continued to punch and kick with all his might.

The two men were seen fighting with fists and feet, and sometimes rolling on the ground and throwing themselves at each other.

Wu Song commented: "Brother's posture is really unique, but his punches and kicks are accurate and fierce, and his skills are also very advanced. But I feel that brother has a lot of ideas, but he is a bit conservative and overthinking, and can't give his full strength."

Su Wu nodded: "I have learned a lot and practiced a lot, but I have rarely fought in the streets."

"Right, right, right. I just saw brother rushing towards me, with one hand above and the other below, and even turning over and wrapping his feet around. He must have some unique moves, and I'm waiting to see them. It's a pity that brother's moves were not very sharp, and I easily resolved them. Brother lacked a bit... real ferocity and determination."

Su Wu himself knew that he wanted to do a cross-armbar just now but failed, but Wu Song was able to deduce so much.

Wu Song is truly a top master, he can even see through the tricks.

"Yes, I feel a little restrained and I don't have confidence in my heart." Su Wu nodded.

"It's okay, brother's skills should be excellent, but he has little experience. If he fights more, he will definitely be very powerful. I will fight with brother a few times every day."

Wu Song was still a little excited.

Su Wu then said: "I also want to learn all kinds of long and short weapons..."

"No problem. I can teach you everything I can." Wu Song puffed out his chest, looking very happy.

I've been waiting for Wu Song to say this. In this era, you have to have a skill to save your life.

Wu Song had already turned around and pulled out his long sword from the steps, brandishing it left and right: "Brother, let's talk about this waist sword. Look at this sword. If you use it like this, it will wrap around your head and brain. It's a defensive method. Look at this..."

Su Wu watched attentively from the side and also took out his sword to learn it seriously!
I learned that it was only an hour later when I heard the yamen runner at the door come to report: "Captain, the hunter Li Cheng is here. He said that he has settled his sister-in-law, nephew and mother at home, and came to repay the captain's kindness."

"Let him in." Su Wu replied.

Then I saw the young man running in. He was a man from the mountains, about sixteen or seventeen years old, with strong shoulders and a big waist.

When Li Cheng saw Su Wu, he was very excited and was about to come up to pay his respects.

Su Wu waved his hand and said, "Bring me a sword and learn from me."

Li Cheng was not stunned, he just nodded: "Yes."

(End of this chapter)