Chapter 79: Zhang Ji resigns

The Barbarian King is a very enlightened old man.

In fact, after General Fubo Ma Yuan conquered Wuxi Man, Wuxi Man tried to absorb the Han culture in many ways.

After listening to Shamoke's statement, the Barbarian King looked at Dong Qi curiously and then looked at Dian Wei.

After pondering for a moment, he said: "Shasha, it's very good that you have this kind of idea, and I'm very happy. In fact, since last year, I have been worried about your future. You are very proud and even disdainful to accept things from the Han people. In fact, I have said a long time ago that although the Han people are cunning, there are also real warriors. Fortunately, you met them."

"Father, then do you agree to my request?"

The Barbarian King did not answer Shamoko's question, and walked to Dong Qi's table and served him a cauldron of wine.

"Han warriors, I am very happy that you taught me Shasha. In the words of you Han people, there are mountains outside the mountains and sky outside the sky. Shasha can meet a Han warrior who is comparable to him at this age, which is his blessing. I heard Shasha say that your father is the prefect of Hedong. Your origin should also be very noble. I hope Shasha can follow you and learn Han things... Of course, I hope you can give me a guarantee that he will not be hurt."

Dong Qi stood up and took the wine from the barbarian king.

"Mr. Man Wang, I'm sorry, I can't guarantee you. It's a very good thing that Shasha wants to go out. But I can't guarantee whether he can come back alive. All this depends on himself and his own fortune."

The smile on the Barbarian King's face suddenly became calm.

He looked at Dong Qi quietly without saying a word. The atmosphere in the simple house seemed to suddenly become very tense.

Shasha held her breathing, and Dian Wei couldn't help but hold the eptuagint tightly.

Suddenly, the Barbarian King burst into laughter.

"I'm relieved... Han warriors, if you agreed without hesitation just now, I would think you have bad intentions. You are very honest. Shasha will not suffer any loss when you follow an honest warrior. Well, I don't need you to guarantee his safety, it depends on him. But I hope you can give him a chance and teach him well."

Dong Qi said seriously: "I will definitely live up to the high expectations of Lord Barbarian King!"

In a word, Shamoko smiled and showed two tiger teeth.

*******

Living at Shamoko's home, Dong Qi felt like he had returned to his previous life.

It was a very peaceful life without any fighting or intrigue. The lifestyle of the Wuxi barbarians was very simple, which really corresponded to the old saying: Work from sunrise to sunset. They had a very clear division of labor, either hunting or farming. They used the fruits of labor to make some transactions with the Han people outside the mountain.

Dong Qi didn't understand why the court said that such a group of people was stubborn?

When I chatted with Shasha, I realized some clues. It turned out that the aristocratic tribes in the Jingxiang nine counties were no less than those in the Central Plains, and they even said that their foundation was stronger. These aristocratic tribes controlled almost everything in the Jingxiang nine counties...land, commerce, politics and even military.

It was learned from Shasha that the regular official troops in Jing and Yang areas were actually not worth worrying about.

What is really terrifying is the private soldiers in those aristocratic families. These private soldiers are not only equipped with better equipment than the official army, but even exceed the official army. They often capture the Wuxi Man, and the Shanyue people go back to be slaves. They also control the source of living of ethnic minorities such as Wuxi Man from all aspects, which has led to the increasing conflict between these ethnic minorities and the Han people.

Dong Qi fell into deep thought: No wonder the court sometimes suppressed the literati and officials.

Indeed, the scholar-official class with such terrible energy has posed a huge threat to the Han Dynasty. I believe that so many smart people in the court would not be unable to see this. But what if I can see it? I am still helpless.

Dong Qi shook his head helplessly. This kind of thing has nothing to do with him.

He should not think about solving things that even the court cannot solve. It is better to protect his family well and not think about other things.

However, Dong Qi and Dian Wei were very interested in Shasha's mount.

According to Shasha himself, was his cow a foreign species or was his father exchanged a lot of money from the Nanman area?

Wuxi Man lacks horses, but not infantry.

Almost every Wuxi barbarian man stood up and was a qualified soldier. Without a horse, they had to think of other ways.

This cow can not only walk on mountain roads like flat ground, but also run on the plains at a speed that is no worse than a war horse.

Moreover, the endurance of a cow is much better than that of an ordinary horse.

When I exchanged this cow, I wanted to be a breeder. But I didn't expect that the cow was very ferocious, and the pair of horns on its head killed many Wuxi barbarian warriors. Later, Shamoke, who was still twelve years old, subdued it and became his special mount. Among the Wuxi barbarians, except Shamoke, it can be said that no one can get close to this cow.

"Brother Ah Chou, you have read a book, give my cow a name."

Shamo Kirby Dong is thirteen days younger than Dong Qi. This guy is not convinced in life, but once he is convinced, he will be sincere. He was first defeated by Dong Qi, and then he was beaten by Dian Wei in his competition with Dian Wei.

So now when he saw Dong Qi and Dian Wei, he was calling out brothers one by one.

Dong Qi looked at the cow that was crawling under the tree and thought for a while and said, "This guy's horns are red like red paint... I have heard that there is an animal called rhinoceros, and it is the same as the cow. Well... Dan rhinoceros, it's called Dan rhinoceros, what do you think?"

Danxi?

Shamoke tilted his head and screamed twice, and suddenly shouted happily: "Danxi, good name, just call it Danxi!"

At this time, Shamoko no longer had the courage to fight with Dong Qi before. He clapped his hands and laughed like a child.

The wild bison Dan Rhino seemed to be very satisfied with the name, and raised his head and shouted twice in agreement.

*******

The person who kidnapped Zhang Ji was indeed King Ke from Laolongling.

His beloved wife was seriously ill, and her whole body was swollen, and she felt difficult to breathe. Sometimes when she coughed, she not only coughed up a large mouthful of blood clots, but also felt heart-wrenching pain. The doctors in Wuling area were helpless about this, but King Ke was a very violent person. When he saw that his wife could not be cured, he developed a murderous intention.

In desperation, the doctors involved Zhang Ji.

In their opinion, Zhang Ji is the prefect of Changsha. Even if the barbarians of Wuxi are arrogant, will they dare to go to Changsha to tie people?

Unfortunately, these doctors ignored a son's love for his mother.

King Ke was still a little hesitant, but his son couldn't help but feel his mother's pain every day. He sneaked out of Laolongling with his confidant. There was nothing wrong with it. If they saw Zhang Ji, maybe Zhang Ji would come over. But when the Han people in Changsha City saw them, they would become hostile. No wonder, the grudges between Wuxi Man and Han people have been for many years. No matter how far they are, they can even be traced to the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, and the resentment is too deep.

These Wuxi barbarians were holding weapons in their hands, and the officers and soldiers asked them to hand them over.

Perhaps because of some differences in expression, the two sides suddenly had a conflict. Especially after the official army killed a barbarian in Wuxi, they suddenly angered these people with a rough temperament, and the two sides started fighting.

But the official army is no match for the Wuxi barbarians!

The son of King Ke kept rushing into the government office with his men, kidnapped Zhang Ji, and killed hundreds of people.

It would be too late to wait until King Ke finds out.

Although King Ke is also a very rough person, he has considered much more than his son.

The kidnapping of the imperial court's official means that the Wuxi barbarians will face disaster again.

Just when he was embarrassed, Shamoke sent someone to explain the matter clearly and told King Ke that as long as he did not hurt Zhang Ji, he would pretend that this had not happened, and that Zhang Ji could treat his wife first.

After King Ke agreed, Dong Qi and Dian Wei immediately arrived at Laolongling.

At this moment, Dong Qi also remembered who Zhang Ji was. The famous medical saint Zhang Zhongjing has circulated many stories about him in the future. Dong Qi didn’t know about Zhang Zhongjing’s deeds. He didn’t even know that Zhang Zhongjing was a person from the Three Kingdoms era. He knew from the mouths of some old people in his previous life that this person was amazing. Even in the county where he went to school, there was a pharmacy named after Zhang Zhongjing.

If it were before, Dong might be very excited.

But now...hehe, he is really numb.

Zhang Ji is over forty years old. But I don’t know if he is born with a baby face, or is well maintained, and looks in his early thirties. He looks gentle and has a bookish spirit. In his deep eyes, people can feel a kind of compassion. When Dong Qi saw him, he was treating others.

King Ke’s wife suffered from a common mountain disease.

It was just that due to improper conditioning, complications occurred, and emphysema even occurred as modern medicine called it.

This disease is difficult to cure and requires long-term care.

Zhang Ji wrote a prescription and put it in King Ke's hand. He carefully advised him several times. King Ke thanked him thanked him with gratitude and asked his son to come out to collect herbs with the prescription. At this time, Zhang Ji and Dong Qi had the opportunity to talk.

"Young Master Qian's affection is recognized!"

Zhang Ji and Dong Qi walked on Laolongling, and from time to time they showed a very sad expression. He whispered: "But Ji didn't want to go back to Changsha... After so many years of being an official, Zhang Ji was about to forget his duty. In the early years, Nanyang was in trouble, Ji watched his parents and family... At that time, Zhang Ji swore that he must use this medical skills to the right place to save the pain of the people. But later he became an official and was busy with trivial matters every day, but he forgot his oath. In the past few years, young master, when he saw these people, Zhang Ji felt that he was very useful."

"But……"

"Young Master, don't advise me. I have been hesitating these two days, and I have only made up my mind until today. My career as an official is not what Zhang Ji likes. I am willing to stay here. On the one hand, I treat these people, and on the other hand, I also want to sort out some of my experiences over the years. I will write a memorial, please help me bring it to my student."

Dong Qi thought for a while and said softly: "Sir, if you don't think about yourself, you should also think about your students. Besides, you don't want to be an official, so you can understand it. But you don't have to stay here, the environment is too sinister."

"Is it sinister?" Zhang Ji smiled and said, "I think it's much simpler and safer here."

Dong Qi wanted to persuade him again, but Zhang Ji waved his hand, "Young Master, the Bank of China is simple in mind and is not suitable to be an official. If I am here, I can still protect him. If I am not here... Haha, Zhang Ji has a request and wants to ask Mr. Zhi to take care of my stupid disciple. Your father is also a senior official of the court. Although I don't understand, I may feel that you are a good person. It is also beneficial to let the Bank of China stay by your side. At least for minor illnesses and disasters, you can help."

Having said that, Dong Qi couldn't say anything else!

Why do all those who see him say he is a good person? Why do they have to stuff him no matter who he is?

This is true for the Barbarian King and so is Zhang Ji.

Ha, I didn’t expect that the ancients would already use good people to get stuck.

Well, in this case, I'm afraid there will be another person around me.
Chapter completed!