Chapter 286 Liu Sheng

Zhou Sheng, a native of Shuntianfu, after the official eunuch. My friend Liu Sheng, who was taught by a different person and was good at face-to-face, said to Zhou Sheng, "You have no hope of fame in your life, but you will eventually become a millionaire if you are prosperous. But my wife's life is weak and can't help you achieve your great career. After a few times, his wife died.

Zhou Sheng's family is depressed. He lives alone and is bored. Now he goes to Liu Sheng's home to visit and asks him to calculate the marriage for himself. Liu Sheng said, "These days, I have been looking for a good couple for Brother Zhou every day. I just did a little tricks in the house. I have pleaded for you in front of Yue Lao, and the red rope has been tied." Zhou Sheng was overjoyed and asked, "Who is the woman?" Liu Sheng said, "When you entered the door, there was a person carrying a package. Did you encounter it?" Zhou Sheng said, "I met this man in ragged clothes, like a beggar." Liu Sheng said, "He is your future father-in-law." Liu Sheng said unhappily, "Are you kidding? No matter how bad he is, he is also a son of a family. How can he marry a beggar?

Liu Sheng said, "Otherwise, flowers can still grow in the wasteland. What's wrong with beggars?" Zhou Sheng asked, "Have you ever seen a beggar's daughter?" Liu Sheng said, "No, I don't know him. It was the first time we met just now, and I didn't even know his name." Zhou Sheng said, "Since you don't know a beggar, how do you know if he has a daughter?"

Liu Sheng said, "I calculated it from the face. This person's face is fierce, and his life will not last long. However, his daughter has a good life and looks like a prosperous husband. But the time has not come yet. It's not appropriate to get married for the time being. Let me plan slowly.

A few days later, Liu Sheng came to the door in person and said, "Go to the kitchen to prepare food. There are distinguished guests coming. This person is your savior. You must treat him well. Zhou Sheng was full of doubts, but he still cooked according to his words. If he didn't do well, the banquet was set up, and a soldier stepped in. He was of medium stature and ordinary appearance. Zhou Sheng only took a look and knew that this person's identity was low and unhappy.

The soldier saluted with his fists, claimed to be Fu, and sat down at the table carelessly. Liu Sheng pointed to Zhou Sheng and introduced, "This is my friend Zhou. I have heard the name of Brother Fu for a long time and admire him very much. I also heard that Brother Fu is about to go on an expedition in the future, so I specially prepared a banquet to practice for you. The family is poor and can't treat guests. If there is anything to neglect, please forgive me.

The soldier smiled and said, "It's good to say, it's good to say." He picked up the wine glass, drank heavily, and said, "Since Brother Zhou is a good friend, I don't have to be polite. To be honest, there is a lack of mounts around me on this expedition. There is only an old horse, which is difficult to fight. Therefore, I want to ask Brother Zhou for a horse. I don't know if it's okay?

Zhou Sheng was about to refuse. Liu Sheng rushed to say, "No problem. It happens that Brother Zhou has a big Wanliang foal on his ancestors. If Brother Fu doesn't dislike it, just take it away." The soldier laughed and said, "Thank you very much." After a few more glasses of wine, the soldiers got up to say goodbye, took the horses, and left.

Zhou Sheng said unhappily, "Brother Liu, my big good horse is a peerless horse. Why did you give it away?" Liu Sheng said, "Don't be angry. Horses will not be given for nothing. Brother Fu is a good friend who is hard to buy. If you are favored at this moment, you will be rewarded in the future."

A year later, Zhou Sheng went to Jiangxi to explore the good or bad luck of Liu Sheng before leaving. Liu Sheng said, "This trip is good and rich." Zhou Sheng smiled and said, "I don't want to be rich. If I make a little money and marry a little daughter-in-law, I will be satisfied. Do you think this wish can be realized?" Liu Sheng said, "If everything you want come true, it will come true."

Zhou Sheng came to Jiangxi and happened to catch up with the chaos of bandits and the turbulent public security. It lasted for three years, and it was difficult to return home. Later, the chaos subsided, and Zhou Sheng went home with his friends. On the way, he met robbers, seven or eight people accompanied him, and his property was looted. Zhou Sheng was even worse. Not only was the gold and silver robbed, but he was also taken into the robber's nest.

The robber leader was an old man with a fierce appearance. Zhou Sheng opened his eyes and looked at him. He seemed to be familiar with him, but he couldn't remember it for a while. The old man asked, "I have a daughter who wants to marry the prince. It's better to ask the prince to agree." If not, serve with a sword. Zhou Sheng said, "There is no power to tie the chicken, and it is also a burden to stay with the king. If you want me to promise to get married, it's okay. But there is a requirement. After getting married, I don't want to stay in the cottage. The bride must go home with me. The old man said, "I'm worried that the little girl will stay in the cottage and get in the way. If you are willing to take her away, I can't ask for it. This request is not excessive. It's accurate.

At present, beat the gongs and drums in the cottage and get married for the two. The bride is eighteen or nineteen years old, as beautiful as a fairy. Zhou Sheng was overjoyed and had a good time with his wife, like a fish in water. After that, Zhou Sheng asked his wife's name, and then he learned that her father was not someone else, but the beggar. Zhou Sheng was surprised and thought, "No wonder I always think my father-in-law is familiar, and I dare to be an old acquaintance." Well, Brother Liu said that I would marry the beggar's daughter. He is really accurate.

Three or four days after marriage, Zhou Sheng and his wife set off home, and the old man came out to see him off. At this time, the soldiers and horses of the court suddenly killed him and captured a group of robbers. Zhou Sheng and his wife were not spared. Three generals came out of the soldiers and horses and were ordered to kill the bandits. The executioner waved his knife like the wind, and in an instant, he killed the old man and his wife. Then he picked up Zhou Sheng's collar and tried to split the knife in his hand.

A general shouted, "Just wait." He dodged out, stared at Zhou Sheng, and said in surprise, "Isn't this Brother Zhou?" Zhou Sheng looked up and saw that the general was actually the Fu soldier. At this moment, because of the accumulation of military achievements, the official to the deputy general was really an unexpected joy. General Fu smiled and said to his companions, "This brother Zhou is a famous scholar in Shuntianfu. How can he be a robber? Come on, untie it quickly."

Reach out your hand to help Zhou Sheng up and ask, "How did you get here?" Zhou Sheng casually lied, "I came down to Jiangxi to get married, returned home with his wife, and was robbed by robbers on the way. Fortunately, the general assisted and recreated it. It's just that my wife has been arrested by the officers and soldiers now. Please ask the general to raise his hand and reunite me.

General Fu nodded, released Zhou's wife, practiced it for them in person, and said, "I have never forgotten the gift of a steed by Brother Zhou. It's hard to repay your kindness. I'll send you two mounts and fifty taels of gold for the time being. Let's express my gratitude.

Zhou Sheng thanked him repeatedly, waved goodbye, stepped on the steed with his wife, and left. On the way, the wife said, "My father doesn't listen to the advice and has to be a thief. It's fate to involve my mother. There is a huge amount of gold hidden in the cottage cellar. Let's sneak back and take out the gold and silver. Don't worry about food and clothing in the future.

Zhou Sheng nodded and agreed. The two sneaked into the cottage and saw that the ground was covered with black and ash. The house had already been burned by the officers and soldiers, leaving only a pile of rubble. The two reached out and groped, found a knife in the ashes, pried open the entrance of the cellar, took away the gold, and put it all into the package.

The wife took out a hundred taels of gold, bribed the officers and soldiers, redeemed her parents' bodies, and put them into the earth for peace. The two returned to their hometown in Shuntianfu, took out gold and silver to buy real estate and run a business. In the past few years, their wealth has increased greatly, and their wealth has been 100,000.