Chapter 026 Volunteer

Because Lin Zimo and Zhang Chi had a private transaction, Chu Dalang got the job of arresting in Pingnan County as he wished. Although catching fast is a "disgile business", it has not dispelled his enthusiasm at all. He felt that fast fishing was not only majestic, but also had a lot of oil and water to fish for. For his bitter background, it is already a very good career.

Chu Dalang, wearing a set of fast official clothes, hung a knife around his waist and came to visit Linfu with his sister's favorite pastry in his hand. He knew that all he had was thanks to his good brother-in-law. Although he can't say much in front of Lin Zimo, Chu Hanlu can help him pass on. She is always his own sister and has always loved her very much, so he must have thought that this little girl will naturally not forget the kindness of her eldest brother.

Chu Dalang slapped the copper ring on the gate of Lin Mansion and shouted, "Open the door, open the door quickly."

A mother who heard the sound hurriedly opened the door for him, and then saw his lively appearance and a fast official dress. Her eyes turned, and her face was quickly covered with a smile and said, "It seems that my uncle should have risen."

"You can see it." Chu Dalang was very useful for her as a 'big uncle' and said with a smile, "I'm blessed by your master. Without his help, I'm afraid I can't wear this official suit.

"Look at what you said, how foreign it is." The lively mother praised, "You and our master are a family, but you are our master's brother-in-law. Our master is sure that he will naturally care about your affairs.

Her few words really praised Chu Dalang. He, who had stepped into the gate of Lin's house, took out a small string of copper coins from his sleeve pocket and rewarded her, and then walked in with his head up. The mother who got the benefits thanked him and said some good words to praise him.

Chu Dalang, who didn't see the outside, went straight to find his sister. After a cup of tea, Lin Zimo also returned to his home from outside. Although nothing thrilling has happened in the past few days, his heart has been in a high state. He is very worried about the defense capability of Pingnan County. I believe that not every luck will be so good, so I think about recruiting bravery.

Sitting on a circle chair in the front hall, before she could take a sip of tea to quench her thirst, her mother told her that someone came to send invitations. A soldier in the military uniform of the Ming Dynasty, holding the post in his hands, respectfully sent it to Lin Zimo's hand.

"We hundreds of households want to invite Master Lin to drink." The soldier who stood up straight said with a smile.

Since he and he are colleagues, it is difficult to refuse. Lin Zimo read the invitation post and agreed with full mouths, and the soldier got his reply and left Lin's house with his fists in his hands. He wanted to fulfill the friendship of the landlord, but asked Zhao Wenxuan to send someone to buy him a drink. Lin Zimo, who put it down in his hand, did not think much, but took a sip of tea to quench his thirst.

Chu Dalang, who sent cakes to Chu Hanlu, came out from the side and worshiped, "My brother-in-law is really not an ordinary person. Your face is really big. A few days ago, Zhang Chi specially sent his housekeeper to invite Zhao Wenxuan for a drink, but he did not invite anyone. This Zhao Baihu really doesn't give face to our county lord.

Lin Zimo, who was holding tea in his hand, hesitated for a moment, and then slowly drank the tea.

Chu Dalang, who approached, was very worshipful: "According to the official rank, Zhao Wenxuan, a hundred households, is a six-class official in the imperial court. My brother-in-law did not invite Zhao Wenxuan to drink, but he sent someone to invite you, which is enough to show that your status in his mind is not a little higher than Zhang Chi.

Lin Zimo, who did not show pride, did not answer his words at all, but changed the topic and said, "Since you have become an official catcher in Pingnan County, it is your duty to protect the people. In terms of arresting thieves, don't lose face to me. After all, the position you got is recommended by me.

Chu Dalang patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, I will never humiliate you."

"That's good." Lin Zimo put down the teacup in his hand and said, "If you have nothing else to do, stay at home to eat. I have other things to do, so I won't talk to you."

Chu Dalang knew that he was going to the banquet and said with a smile, "You go ahead."

Lin Zimo, who got up, did not look back and walked straight out of the door. He didn't hire a sedan chair, so he wondered why Zhao Wenxuan invited him to drink? He didn't give Zhang Chi face but gave himself face. Is that why? After all, there is no love in this world for no reason, and there will be no hatred for no reason.

Lin Zimo walked to a restaurant called Wen Xianglai in the county. Although this restaurant is not the best in the county, the dishes are full of weight and the taste is quite good. He had just walked out of the door of the restaurant, and the sharp-eyed shopkeeper quickly greeted him and greeted him very enthusiastically.

Lin Zimo doesn't know the shop children, but his eyes can recognize people. At first sight of Lin Zimo's dress and style, he could guess that he was inseparable. Today, the shopkeeper has repeatedly awakened him to serve him carefully. After all, the guests are unusual. In the eyes of the boss, one is the great hero who leads everyone to defend the city, and the other is the six-class 100-family master. He is a person who can't neglect and can't afford to offend.

Under the guidance of Xiao Er, Lin Zimo went up to the second floor and walked into the private room booked by Zhao Wenxuan. He saw Zhao Wenxuan in casual clothes smiling and arched his hand to him, indicating the courtesy he should have. I couldn't lose my courtesy, so I responded with courtesy. The two were not too polite, and then the guests entered the banquet. The second servant of the shop next to him turned around and retreated after filling a glass of wine for them.

"Master Lin's book is highly righteous." Zhao Wenxuan raised his glass and said, "Under such conditions, you can choose to lead everyone to defend the city instead of fleeing, which really admires Zhao. I used to think that it was useless to be a scholar, and your actual action has greatly changed my wrong view of readers.

Lin Zimo raised his glass in the same way and said modestly, "Actually, I didn't do anything. Fortunately, the enemy did not come. If they really come outside Pingnan County, I'm afraid I really don't know what to do. At that time, the people I led were not comparable to the elites you commanded.

After laughing, the two touched each other, and then drank up.

Zhao Wenxuan, who got up, picked up the wine pot and walked to Lin Zimo's side. Please drink for himself and said, "You are really too modest. Without extraordinary courage, you can't do that. On that day, if those rebels hadn't temporarily changed the course of the march, I'm afraid it would have been a bloody battle here.

Lin Zimo's doubts were finally answered by his words. Sure enough, it was not that the rebels lost their way, but that their marching strategy changed temporarily. Your luck is not ordinary, otherwise it will be a problem whether you can sit here and drink. With the usual face, he did not interrupt, but wanted to know more information.

"According to our detectives. On that day, the destination of thousands of rebels was Pingnan County. Zhao Wenxuan, who sat back in his seat, said what he knew about the military situation and said truthfully, "If the hundreds of people you lead who have not received professional military training really have a fierce battle with the rebels, I'm afraid they will pay a heavy price."

Lin Zimo has some disbelief, after all, he can rely on the wall to guard. Besides, there are only a thousand people in the army that rebelled against the court, and at least there are hundreds of them. As long as they can't stick to it, I'm afraid they won't get a discount.

Zhao Wenxuan saw that he didn't say anything and told the truth: "These thousands of rebels are quite combative. They are all a team composed of indigenous people from Guangxi. They have always been brave and advocating force.

Lin Zimo felt a cool air passing behind him and said, "I know that the people in Guangxi are fierce. However, I don't think they will have siege equipment. As long as I stick to waiting for help, I'm afraid they won't be able to enter my Pingnan County.

"This is natural, but I'm afraid that your team that has not experienced the battle will panic when it sees blood." Zhao Wenxuan said his thoughts and said, "Rebels kill people without blinking an eye, and when you let people without military training go to the battlefield, you obviously let them die."

Lin Zimo suddenly heard such harsh words, and he was really a little unhappy. I didn't escape alone regardless of the people in the city. Even if he doesn't know the military, at least he will temporarily organize a team to defend Pingnan County.

He glanced at Zhao Wenxuan and said angrily, "As you say, our group of people are a mob, and they are collapsing. And the sixty-eight elites of the Ming army you led can stop the thousands of rebels?

"With that little force, I can't ensure that Pingnan County is safe and sound." Zhao Wenxuan said honestly, "The purpose of inviting you is to discuss how to defend. With our current strength, it is difficult to resist the attack of the rebels. At present, the most important thing is to recruit a large number of volunteers in the city to solve the problem of insufficient troops.

Lin Zimo, who was thoughtful, took a sip of wine and said calmly, "I think you have found the wrong person. I am not the chief officer of Pingnan County. You should go to Zhang Zhixian to discuss this matter.

"He also deserves it." Zhao Wenxuan was excited and said coldly, "I know what he did. Even if no one says it, he should not have the face to live in this world.