The sound of firecrackers marks the end of the year, and the spring breeze brings warmth to Tusu. Thousands of households always replace old talismans with new peaches.
This poem written by Wang Anshi, the Prime Minister of the Shenzong Dynasty, describes the lively and joyful scene at the turn of two years, when the old is saying goodbye and the new is welcoming. Today is the New Year's Eve of the seventh year of Masawa's reign, and the city of Tokyo is full of joy. In addition to many shops and houses that have changed into couplets and hung up red lights early, there are also a few crisp firecrackers coming from time to time, making this New Year's Eve even more exciting. The taste of the new year is stronger.
However, today's firecrackers are not the firecrackers of later generations, but real firecrackers. They are only filled with saltpeter into bamboo poles and then grilled in a brazier to make them crackle and make a lively sound. Today's gunpowder is still an important item in the military, and ordinary people and businessmen cannot get it at all, let alone make firecrackers that people can set off at will.
However, even if there is no festive excitement with the roar of firecrackers, just getting together with family and friends is still a joyful and gratifying thing. At this time in Chongmingfang, Sun Tu and Ya'er cooked a table of dishes to entertain the specially invited Lu Zhishen, Tang Shishi and Gao San. They had no relatives or friends in Bianjing, so they could reunite together. one class.
Eating the various wines and dishes specially prepared by Sun Tu, as well as the various unpackaged snacks and snacks taken out from the warehouse system, the senior high school students and Tang Shiwu were all smiles, and even said that this was the most abundant New Year's Eve they had ever had. .
Lu Zhishen, who used to be a good drinker, only tasted it today. After the two apprentices were drunk, he looked at Sun Tu, who also had not drunk a few glasses of wine, and said: "Sanlang, tell me the truth, everything in the Zhang family is about worship." You gave it to me, right? And you also used the two of them." Despite his rough appearance, he is actually rough with finesse, and these things cannot be hidden from his eyes.
Sun Tu first poured a cup of Erguotou for Lu Zhishen, and then nodded with a smile: "Brother Lu really has a sharp eye, and I can't hide this from you. Do you think I am wrong in doing this?"
"Originally, the Sa family really felt that you had gone too far. You could kill people with no more than a nod, but you used your conspiracy to make the whole Zhang family restless. It is really not what a hero did." Lu Zhishen picked up the wine glass and drank half of it, then put it down and said: "But later After knowing what Zhang Bingcang did, I have to scream for you, but this is already an advantage for him!"
After a pause, he continued: "What dissatisfied the Sa family is why you have been hiding this matter from me. Don't you believe that the Sa family will stand up for those innocent people who died in vain?" As he said this, Lu Zhishen opened his eyes wide. Bull's Eye stared at Sun Tu displeasedly.
Sun Tu laughed: "Brother Lu has misunderstood. The reason why I kept it from you is not because I don't trust you as a person, but because I feel that there is no need for you to take action in this matter. I know that with your ability, you rushed into Zhang's house , it would be easy to kill all the good and bad people in his family, but this will not solve the problem at all, and it is impossible to truly redress the grievances of the victims. Only by using means to make the government admit all this can we let The dead rest in peace."
"Are you afraid that Sajia's impulsiveness will ruin something big?"
"Yes and no. In fact, at the beginning, I did have a purpose to deal with them. But as I got to know more deeply, I discovered that the Zhang family was actually doing such despicable things in secret, so I used more sinister methods. And I Knowing that Brother Lu has always been aboveboard in his actions, he will definitely not agree with me using such methods to seek justice for the deceased, so I kept it secret from you."
After listening to Sun Tu's explanation, Lu Zhishen's expression softened a little, and then he drank the remaining wine in the cup and smiled to himself: "Hey, it seems that the Sa family is indeed limited in their abilities." He had already understood at this time, He might be able to kill those evildoers in the Zhang family, but it would be impossible to convict them. That would be just fighting violence with violence.
"Brother Lu, there is no need to belittle yourself. Your chivalrous heart is already more impressive than most people in the world." After saying that, Sun Tu said seriously: "This is exactly what I want to advise you, Brother Lu, to become an official." Although there are restrictions, as long as you work hard to do something for the people of this world, you will definitely play a greater role than you can when you are in the world. What do you think
"If I hadn't borrowed Tong Guan's power this time, I'm afraid it would have been impossible for the Kaifeng Mansion to arrest Zhang Bingcang and bring him to justice, let alone make the crimes he committed public. So I have always believed that whether a person is good or evil does not depend on him. status, but to observe their behavior.”
Lu Zhishen really listened to what he said this time: "Yes, the Sa family used to be a bit extreme in their views on things. Because of what happened to Mr. Dazhong and Mr. Xiaozhong and the greed and cruelty of those local officials, they believed that all officials in the world had no power. A good thing! I thought that becoming an official would only exploit and harm the people. It seems that I was wrong."
Seeing the regret in his heart, Sun Tu took the opportunity to say: "With Brother Lu's abilities, it is actually not difficult to become an official. Why not..."
"The Sa family has become accustomed to being a monk freely. Let's talk about this later." Unexpectedly, Lu Zhishen did not give him a chance to persuade him. He immediately waved his hand and said: "But your brother, the Sa family, has recognized it. No matter what you do in the future, Whether he is an official or not, it doesn’t matter.”
"Okay, if that's the case, then I won't force myself anymore." Sun Tu could see that the other party actually had some unresolved problems in his heart, so he said this. Maybe it has something to do with the life lawsuit he had before. And Sun Tu's own future has not been completely decided yet, so naturally everything can only be left to the future.
After untying his knot, Lu Zhishen was no longer as reserved as before when he drank, and began to drink happily. The 50-plus degree Erguotou wine was so strong that even a big man from Guanxi like Lu Zhishen couldn't bear it after drinking two kilograms of wine, and fell asleep on the table like the two apprentices.
When Sun Tu saw this, he just smiled, stood up gently, and walked out of the door.
At this time, there were still bursts of laughter coming from outside, but the sky was already dark. Not only was there no moon, but there were almost no stars in sight.
After looking up at the dark and deep sky for a while, Sun Tu suddenly let out a long sigh.
During the festive season, he misses his relatives more than ever. At this time, he once again missed his parents and relatives, not the parents who had passed away in this body, but the relatives before time travel. It's a pity that no matter how much I miss them, I can't travel through thousands of years and go back to send greetings to them.
At this moment, Sun Tu felt lonely. Although the world was huge, he only felt that he was one person.
At this moment, a soft body suddenly leaned on his waist, making Sun Tu's heart beat faster. Then he smoothly lifted the person holding his waist from behind to in front of him: "Ya'er, aren't you sleepy yet?"
"Third brother, are you missing your parents?" Ya'er raised her eyes and looked at Sun Tu, whose face was full of melancholy, and suddenly asked.
Sun Tu nodded, with a hint of loneliness in his eyes. Ya'er, who noticed this, raised her head and said firmly: "Third brother, you still have me. Ya'er will definitely be by your side, you will not be alone."
Yes, who said he was alone? With Ya'er and good friends like Lu Zhishen, even if he was alone in a foreign land, he was not alone! Sun Tu quickly wiped away the sadness in his heart and hugged Ya'er harder: "I understand, thank you Ya'er. By the way, if you have any New Year's wishes, third brother will definitely tell them. Satisfy you.”
Originally, Ya'er wanted to say that she hoped she wouldn't be forced by her third brother to write too many words in the new year, but in the end she said seriously: "I just hope that my third brother can stay with me and everything will be fine. What about you, Third brother, what do you wish for?"
"Me, I just hope that the new year and new atmosphere will allow me to embark on a new path." Sun Tu said, with a flash of light in his eyes.
With the sound of firecrackers, midnight passed, and a new day descended on the earth. The seven years of Zhenghe in the Song Dynasty finally became history. The eighth year of Zhenghe arrived on this seemingly peaceful night...
(End of this volume)