His voice was steady and powerful, and his words revealed his sincere admiration for Zhangjia Village's heroic performance in fighting against the bandits in Heilongzhai.

In particular, Long Yi mentioned Xu Liyun, and praised her bravery and fearlessness with the praise of "women are as good as men".

As the words fell, Long Yi turned around, reached out and slowly lifted the red cloth covering the plaque behind him.

In an instant, four powerful characters "Eliminate violence and uphold justice" shone with golden light in the sun, reflecting on everyone's face.

Although most of the villagers present were illiterate, the meaning behind those four words, the honor and affirmation, went straight to their hearts and made their eyes sparkle with tears of excitement.

The old village chief looked at the plaque that carried countless hopes and dreams, tears welled up in his eyes involuntarily and slowly slid down his wrinkled face.

Each of these tears embodies the ambition he had when he was young. At that time, he took over the burden of Zhangjia Village from his predecessors. What was planted in his heart was not only a responsibility, but also a seed for the prosperity of the village.

As time passed, from a young man full of vigor and vitality to a white-haired old man, his dream gradually changed from the initial lofty ambitions to the simplest wish.

I just hope that the villagers can have enough food and warm clothes, and avoid the suffering of poverty.

Now, this plaque seems to be the best response to this persistence.

The old village chief's feet trembled slightly with excitement and he almost fell to his knees. The people around him were infected by his emotion and couldn't help but bow in tribute.

Upon seeing this, Long Yi hurried forward, held the old village chief with one hand, and tried to dissuade him gently, fearing that this excessive etiquette would damage the old man's dignity.

His words were full of sincerity and humility, emphasizing that it was Zhangjiacun's foresight and courageous actions that protected Chengguan County and avoided a possible disaster.

Upon hearing this, the old village chief immediately expressed the villagers' duty and humility in the simplest words. His simplicity and sincerity were very moving.

After completing the plaque presentation ceremony, Long Yi understood that it was an important moment for the people of Zhangjia Village to celebrate and it was not appropriate to disturb them. He looked through the crowd, trying to find someone, but failed.

But he did not feel disappointed. Since he already knew the route, he planned to travel light and go to the village to visit the man named Zhou Xiucai in person another day.

So, after expressing more respect and blessings to Zhangjia Village, Long Yi successfully calmed down the emotional old village chief, left a plaque and a reward, and quietly left with the accompanying servants.

As the officials walked away, the old village chief wiped the tears from his eyes and assigned several strong men in the village, including Xu Liyun and Zhang Laoer, to deliver this plaque of extraordinary significance to the Zhang Family Ancestral Hall, which was a little dilapidated but carried the family memories.

There, even Xu Liyun, a woman, participated effortlessly. Her strength and courage won the respect of everyone, and no one had any objections because of her gender.

Even in the heart of Old Lady Zhang, although she occasionally had some complaints in private, when she thought of this brave daughter-in-law who could even deal with vicious bandits, she silently put away that unnecessary prejudice.

When the plaque was hung high above the door beam of the ancestral hall, the four big characters "eliminate violence and uphold justice" became more and more eye-catching in the dim candlelight. They are not just words, but also a spirit and a belief that inspires the hearts of every citizen in Zhangjia Village.

Even children like Xiao Youniang were deeply moved by the adults' irrepressible joy, and bright smiles bloomed on their tender faces.

The glory at this moment belongs to everyone in Zhangjia Village. Young or old, everyone is moved by it.

Amid those mottled tear marks, the golden words on the plaque seem even more dazzling, as if telling everyone: no matter how bumpy the road ahead may be, today's glory and pride will be forever engraved in this land and in everyone's heart.

The celebration banquet slowly came to an end with the cheerful laughter and blessings of the people of Zhangjia Village. Every family set out on the journey home, holding empty plates filled with laughter and the lingering aroma of delicious food. In the night, the lights in every house gradually lit up.

In this joyful atmosphere, there are exceptions.

Old Mrs. Zhang, amidst the slightly disdainful looks from others, silently and carefully put away a plate of untouched wild vegetables.

Among the Zhang brothers, the eldest son Zhang Lao Da and the second son Zhang Dawa, each felt unwilling to accept what happened that night. There was no need for them to say anything, as they understood each other's intentions through eye contact.

As for Zhang Siwa, he was in great glory. Because of his wit and hard work, he won a lot of praise from his fellow villagers, and the praise was endless.

What's more, before leaving, he offered to exchange money for the second brother's craftsmanship - the braised meat that was so delicious that it made people linger on the taste buds.

When Zhang Siwa heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and he started to think quickly in his mind.

After returning home, he couldn't wait to open the small cash box he had hidden there.

He decided to use the free time during the Chinese New Year to persuade his father to make a few more pots of the mouth-watering braised meat, not only to add to the festive atmosphere for his family, but also to seize this rare business opportunity and make a small profit.

Zhang Laoer was very happy to see his son being so proactive and agreed without hesitation.

On the other side, Zhang Sanwa witnessed his brother's actions and was unwilling to be left behind. He started to think about the good idea of ​​writing Spring Festival couplets to increase income during the Spring Festival, and a sense of unwillingness to be left behind arose spontaneously.

Wu Niang was recuperating at home. Occasionally, when she got up to stretch her muscles, she inadvertently discovered that her understanding and comprehension of martial arts were as sharp as in her previous life. In addition, her past experience in martial arts made her firmly believe that as long as she practiced unremittingly, although it would be difficult to return to her former peak, it would not be difficult for her to stand on her own in a few years and fight against a hundred people alone.

As for the young You Niang, she was worried about the little white tiger that was growing day by day. The snow-white figure was becoming stronger and stronger. You Niang was worried that if it continued like this, she would not even be able to hold Xiaobai's head.

As night fell, the troubled little girl gradually fell asleep to the gentle singing of her mother. In a corner of the room, her mosquito-like snoring seemed particularly peaceful.

At this time, Xu Liyun moved lightly and quietly into her night clothes and slipped out of the bedroom like a cat.

Outside the door, Zhang Laoer had been waiting for a long time. The two of them had planned in the daytime to visit the Black Dragon Village, where the legendary treasure left by the Black Tiger was hidden, late at night.

Although it was rumored that government officials had been searching the mountain for days, people were frightened and afraid that their whereabouts would be disclosed, so they dared not take any action.

However, in the past two days, perhaps because the search was fruitless and the New Year was approaching, the government's search efforts had obviously weakened, giving them an opportunity to implement their plan.

The two men were agile and rushed through the woods and over the mountains like a gust of wind, heading straight for Black Dragon Mountain.

After traveling day and night for who knows how many hours, finally, the dilapidated village gate appeared before their eyes.

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