If you want to be faced, you have to suffer. There is never a good ending when you pretend to be cool and handsome. Under the leadership of Xiang Kang, the Xiang brothers who had just helped the Yu family gave up the opportunity to eat and drink for the sake of their pitiful vanity. As a result, Yu Jian and Yu Zhi were too grateful. Yu Miaoge and Yu Gui also looked at the Xiang brothers with admiration. However, before the Xiang brothers came home, they were all hungry and roared. They all regretted that they could turn around and go back and had a thick face to eat and drink.

"Oh, I'm starving to death. If I had known, I would have tricked the Shu San into writing documents in the afternoon. After the business was done, I happened to have another meal at the Yu family with justification."

"I'm so hungry, I ate my food (breakfast) too early. Xiang Kang, remember it for me. Today is for your face, which makes us all hungry. You have to pay it back to us in the future!"

"What's the matter with Guan Xiangkang? If he doesn't say he's leaving, you'll have the nerve to sit in the Yu family until you have dinner (dinner)? Go quickly, you'll get home not far away. Go back to eat when you're hungry."

"I have eaten the sheep I killed during the Chinese New Year and the meat I bought. There is definitely nothing delicious when I get home. I hope it's not bean soup again. I'm most afraid of eating that thing."

The Xiang brothers complained a lot, and once pointed the finger at Xiang Kang, who was leading the coolness. Xiang Kang, who was also hungry, turned a deaf ear to him. On the way home, he was always thinking about how to settle the Yu family and Shan Youwei. Although Xiang Kang was very sure that he could force the Shu San to submit, he would rather offend Shan Youwei than make Yu Zhi a city, but this matter would definitely not end there. Shan Youwei would definitely not give up, and he would definitely continue to find ways to retaliate against the Yu family, and might even take action against Xiang Kang directly. Therefore, in order to prepare for the future, Xiang Kang must think of a way to deal with it in advance.

Unfortunately, although he knew that he should prepare for the future, no matter how hard Xiang Kang racked his brains, he could not think of any good way to completely end the matter. Because Xiang Kang had no money and power, except for a group of brothers who dared to fight and fight and dared to escape, he had no qualifications to fight and fight and force him to stop. So after thinking about it, Xiang Kang had to pin his hopes on the upcoming chaos in the late Qin Dynasty, and decided to temporarily fight with the Dan Youwei, and stabilize the situation first to prevent it from deteriorating suddenly. After Xiang Liang and Xiang Yu raised their troops to fight the Yangtze River, they would slowly find the Dan Youwei to settle the new and old debts.

With a lot of worries, Xiang Kang and the Xiang brothers had already returned to Shilingting without realizing it. They had already seen the smoke from the village they lived in from afar. However, just as the Xiang brothers were speeding up, several people rushed over from the opposite side of the road. The leader was Feng Zhong, who had suspected that the Xiang brothers had stolen silk last time. As a result, when he saw Feng Zhong, Xiang Kang suddenly remembered the fact that he had left Feng Zhong in Xiaxiang City yesterday and faced the angry county magistrate alone. He called out a secretly terrible first, then quickly met him, and apologized to Feng Zhong from afar: "Brother Feng, I was so sorry to you yesterday. I'm my fault. Please scold me."

"Brother, why are you polite?" Feng Zhong's attitude and title towards Xiang Kang became more and more intimate. While rushing over quickly to help Xiang Kang with both hands, he asked with great concern: "Brother, what's going on with Mr. Yu's family? Do you want Brother Yu to help?"

"It's almost done, at least don't worry about it for the time being." Xiang Kang answered vaguely and asked quickly: "Brother, what did Zhouxian Zun say yesterday? Did I implicate you?"

"Of course not." Feng Zhong's happy smile surprised Xiang Kang, and he said with a smile: "After hearing about you, the county magistrate not only did not blame you or me, but also praised you very much. Brother Yu, I also benefited from you. Not only did I not be scolded, but the position of the pavilion leader was even more stable."

"That Zhou County Master not only did not blame me, but also praised me?" Xiang Kang couldn't believe his ears, and quickly asked Feng Zhong about the truth. After Feng Zhong roughly explained the meeting with Zhou County Magistrate yesterday, Xiang Kang was inevitably surprised and said, "That Zhou County Master can be so reasonable? Not only can he understand my difficulties, but he also thinks I did the right thing?"

"Brother Xiang Kang, do you underestimate our county master?" Feng Zhong said with a smile: "The Zhou County Master also ordered me to find out what happened to the Yu family. If I could help, I would try my best to help. I also said that if I need anything to help, I could also speak to him."

I didn't expect that the magistrate Zhou would be so good beforehand. Xiang Kang couldn't help but sigh. Feng Zhongze pulled Xiang Kang up and greeted: "Brother Xiang, go and have a drink at my house. Let's talk while drinking. Dear Mr. Xiang, if you don't mind, please come to my house to sit down. Before I finished eating the pigs killed during the New Year, I will just eat some random things."

Of course, the Xiang brothers who were all hungry and had their chests on their backs would not refuse. After being polite, they couldn't wait to surround Xiang Kang and Feng Zhong and walked towards the Feng family. During this period, Feng Zhong also explained yesterday in detail, especially that the magistrate Zhou must see Xiang Kang again and went to the door to greet Xiang Kang in person. Xiang Kang was surprised when he heard this, and at the same time he was moved, and he thought to himself: "This is a good opportunity. If you can really make friends with the magistrate Zhou who is reasonable and likes to be kind, not only will the Yu family be easily solved, but this friendship may also come in handy when the world is in chaos in the future?"

After careful consideration, Xiang Kangyifa felt that he should seize this opportunity for many reasons. In addition to using the power of Zhou County Magistrate to confront the Shan Youwei, after establishing a relationship with Zhou County Magistrate, countless potential dangers can be resolved, such as the corvee issue of the Xiang brothers, and whether the Xiang family will be implicated after Xiang Liang and Xiang Yu revived. If necessary in the future, he could even use his special relationship with Zhou County Magistrate to persuade Xiang County to take the initiative to surrender to the Xiang family army and take down a city without spending one soldier.

There are many advantages and disadvantages. When Feng's family and Feng Zhong were sitting together, they didn't drink a few bowls of wine. Xiang Kang made an appointment with Feng Zhong to visit the county magistrate Zhou in Xiaxiang City the next day. Feng Zhong did completely change his attitude towards Xiang Kang and said actively: "Brother Xiang Kang, don't blame me. I think you can't go empty-handed this time. Brother Yu, I know the situation at your family. If you don't mind, I will buy you a gift and give it to you with your reputation?"

After patting Feng Zhong's shoulder, who had once made enemies with him, Xiang Kang was a little moved and was about to agree and thank him, but when the words came to his mouth, Xiang Kang changed his mind and said, "Brother, there is no need, I will prepare the gift myself."

"But your family..." Feng Zhong, who knew the current situation of the Xiang family, was a little worried, but before he finished speaking, Feng Zhong also changed his mouth and said with a smile: "Look at my memory, brother, you are a descendant of the old Chu family. There are some things in the house that are under the hood. It's better to take out anything that is longer than the one I am like, the small pavilion. Brother foolishly, he is prone to take it."

"Uncle Ji, it seems that there is nothing decent in your room, right?" Xiangtao, who was next to him, interrupted and said with some concern: "It seems that there is nothing suitable for our uncle. You are not going to speak to them, right?"

"Of course I won't speak to my aunt and the others. They are already in trouble. Why am I so embarrassed to speak to them?" Xiang Kang shook his head, glanced at Feng Zhong next to him, and simply showed his trump card, held up the sword he was wearing, and said, "I'll give this sword to the magistrate Zhou."

"Xiang Kang, are you crazy?" Xiang Zhuang, Xiang Guan and others who were drinking were shocked and said one after another: "That sword is the ice cracked sword left by your eldest father. It is the famous sword of our Chu State. Did you give it to someone?"

"If you receive a drop of water from someone, you will be rewarded with a spring of water." Xiang Kang said casually: "Mr. Zhou values ​​affection and friendship so much, and respects me so much. If you don't give him my most precious things at the moment, you will not express my feelings."

"What should you do if you defend yourself? You just have a sword." Xiang Sheng asked quickly.

"Let's talk about it later." Xiang Kang replied very lightly, saying, "When I get rich in the future, I will buy another one."

The Xiang brothers were dumbfounded, and Feng Zhongze patted Xiang Kang's shoulder excitedly and said, "Brother Xiang, if you have you, no wonder the magistrate Zhou respects you so much. He is indeed generous and generous, and Ren Xia is righteous. Don't worry, I will get things done tomorrow. I will buy a sword in the county town to give you. Although it is definitely not as good as your famous Chu sword, at least it can be used."

"Thank you, brother." Xiang Kang thanked casually, and said in his heart: "But I don't want you to give me another sword. As long as you can help me tell the situation to the magistrate Zhou. Don't let me down."

Later, Feng Zhong inquired about the situation about the Yu family. Xiang Kang was unwilling to let Feng Zhong know about his design of Shu San and responded vaguely. Fortunately, Feng Zhong did not ask the bottom line, but just had a drink with the Xiang brothers, and the fun was over.

The next morning, Feng Zhong still took the initiative to come to Xiang's family and invited Xiang Kang to the city with him. Xiang Kang didn't play any tricks, and tried to dress up like Zhou Zheng and left the house with Feng Zhong. Xiang Kang was very excited on the way, talking and laughing. Feng Zhong, who had suffered a loss once, was worried and kept looking back and looking at the way he came, fearing that the Xiang brothers would have another accident, so he suddenly caught up and called Xiang Kang away. Fortunately, there were no more twists and turns this time. Xiang Feng entered the city smoothly and came to the gate of Xiaxiangguan Temple to ask for a meeting.

Not to mention, the county magistrate named Zhou Zeng may be really a friend. After hearing that Xiang Kang came to visit him again, the Zhou County magistrate, who usually likes to show off his airs, was convinced. He really stepped out of the room and personally came to the gate of Guan Temple to greet Xiang Kang. As a result, it immediately caused a great sensation in Xiaxiangguan Temple. The officials and servants in Guan Temple asked each other and asked if it was the distinguished guest who was visiting, and could actually let the honor of a county come to greet him personally? Xiang Kang's nickname was quickly spread in Xiaxiangguan Temple and quickly spread to the people.

Fortunately, Xiang Kang's image and temperament did not embarrass the Zhou County Magistrate who was condescending to greet him. Although his appearance was not particularly handsome, it was also quite upright and pleasing to the eyes. His temperament was completely different from those rich officials who flattered him in front of Zhou County Magistrate. It left a good impression on Xiang Kang as soon as he met. It also made Zhou County Magistrate quickly support Xiang Kang, who bowed to him with his own hands, and said intimately: "Young Master Xiang Kang, I have long admired the name."

"You are polite to the county master. I am just an unknown boy from the lower court. How dare you get the word "big name"? And I am just an ordinary person who is promoted to a small civilian. I dare to help the county master greet him. I really kill him." Xiang Kang's eloquence has always been good, and he tried to say in a sincere tone: "The county master forgives his crime. The day before yesterday, because he suddenly encountered an urgent incident, he was forced to leave after reporting. He asked the county master to punish him for his mistakes.

"Young Master Xiang must not say that." County Magistrate Zhou was also very good at speaking and said with a smile: "Young Master values ​​love and righteousness. When he heard something happened to his friend, he rushed to rescue him. It was a chivalrous act. How can I blame me? What? Your friend's matter has been resolved?"

"Thank you for your concern to the county master. It's almost done." Xiang Kang's answer was still very vague.

"That's good, that's good." County Magistrate Zhou nodded repeatedly and invited him, "Young master, please come in and let's talk in detail." Xiang Kang thanked him and walked into the official temple side by side with County Magistrate Zhou. Feng Zhongze followed behind happily, and even got a seat in the back hall of the county temple for the first time.

After each guest and guest sit down in the back hall, Xiang Kang, who was very good at agitation, immediately untied his sword at his waist, held up his sword with both hands, and said to Zhou County Magistrate: "County Master, you must not be rude since ancient times when you come to the door. You have nothing else. You only have an ice crack sword. It is also a ancestral object left by your ancestors to pass it on to your juniors. Now you will give it to the county master as a gift for meeting. Wan Wang County Master accepts it with you."

Xiang Kang's emphasis was achieved to satisfy himself. He took a look at the sword with simple patterns but a bit old. Although the magistrate Zhou was not interested, he asked curiously: "Is this sword passed down by the ancestor of the young master?"

"That's right." Xiang Kang nodded, and tried hard to recall the memory left by Xiang Kang in the last time, and said with serene words: "During King Zhao, King Zhao of Qin once said to Qin Prime Minister Fan Sui: I heard that Chu's iron sword was sharp and advocated clumsy. The sword mentioned in the meantime was Chu sword, and among the Chu swords, the ice crack sword was the most precious. The ancestors of the younger generations were fortunate to obtain this famous sword, which was passed down from generation to generation, and were transferred to the younger generation. They cherished it and were always worn."

"Since it is a master of the ancestors, how can I win over what I love?" Zhou County Magistrate refused.

"The county master is not polite." Xiang Kang said: "The red pink gives the beauty and the sword rewards the confidant. The county respects righteousness and can understand the difficulties of leaving the younger generation the day before yesterday. I was very moved and could not repay him. I could only send the ancestral sword to the county master to express my respect for the county master in my heart."

Feng Zhong didn't disappoint Xiang Kang, and immediately added: "County Master, this is really the will of Mr. Xiang. He only has this sword. After he gave it to you, he will not even have a self-defense weapon."

Although Feng Zhong's words were direct and a bit vulgar, Xiang Kang was secretly happy after hearing this, and quietly praised Feng Zhong for being loyal. The county magistrate over there jumped his eyebrows. He first glanced at Xiang Kang with great appreciation, and then asked the police to come forward, took the sword presented by Xiang Kang with both hands, took it in his hand and admired it carefully. He also looked at the ice pattern on the hilt of the sword with great cognition, and praised: "The sword's ice crack is delicate and elegant, and it is indeed worthy of its reputation."

"Fortunately, he is indeed a sensible person." Xiang Kang breathed a sigh of relief again, but said modestly: "Xie County Master praises."

County Magistrate Zhou nodded, first put down the sword that Xiang Kang gave him, then took off the sword that he wore around his waist, and said with a smile: "Young Master Xiang, I have accepted your ancestral sword. I have no reward for my gift. My sword is a long sword of Qin. Although it is not as precious as the Ice Cracked Sword, it is still quite sharp. It is also my favorite thing. Today, as a gift to you, please accept it."
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