59: First Entering Liaoxi City

A group of people stood under the city of Western Liaoning, and the sound of exclamation came from the depths of their throats.

"Wow, so tall!"

"so big!"

"It's amazing!"

This is the ten soldiers under the command of Gao Yuan, led by Yan Haibo and the infantry, who act as guards. This is the first time they have walked out of Fufeng County. Compared with the city wall of Fufeng, which is less than ten meters tall, it is more than 20 meters high The meter-high Liaoxi City is indeed very high and magnificent.

Several of Lu Hong's personal accomplices often accompany Lu Hong between Fufeng and Liaoxi City.

Gao Yuan's face was flushed with embarrassment, he was so unsatisfactory, he was so unsatisfactory. Yan Haibo, the infantry and the others didn't realize it, they kept their mouths open and kept exclaiming.

For those who are used to seeing reinforced concrete jungle skyscrapers, this Liaoxi city is really nothing. What he is interested in is the ancient servants and vigorous taste of this city. It has been standing here for hundreds of years, and after more than 100 years The years of precipitation, the countless stories of joys and sorrows he carried, as well as the countless separations of life and death, can make people more moving. Maybe every piece of green moss on the city wall remembers a moving story.

As we get closer to the western city of Liaoning, the road under our feet is getting better and better. The wide avenue that can be driven by four horses is extremely flat with gravel, and the snow on the road has also been trampled. Yellowish-brown, but unlike the one I walked before, I didn't get to the soft ankles when I stepped down. On this road, I could clearly feel the feeling of stepping on the ground, and the ox cart immediately sped up.

It was almost noon now, and there were more and more pedestrians on the road. Most of the people in the countryside were carrying burdens, pushing carts, and bringing their belongings to the city to sell in exchange for some copper coins.

It was very cold, and everyone's face was red with freezing. Almost everyone could see cracks on their faces and hands. Most of the clothes on their bodies were splashed with mud. You can tell how far they are from the west city of Liaoning. The shoes are tied with thatch, which is not slippery. Smile, they are about to enter Liaoxi City, where is their destination.

Looking at these people, Gao Yuan was very emotional. These people are simple and simple, as long as they have three meals a day without worry, as long as their hard work can be exchanged for a profit, they will be very happy.

Sometimes, the happiness of a person is really determined by the desires of the heart.

Gao Yuan's group looked like they belonged to the official family. Not only were there many chariots and horses, but they were also guarded by soldiers. On the way, all the people and vehicles in front of them gave way to the side of the road and let them go first.

The gate of West Liaoning City is already in front of you. There is a long queue in front of you. Two teams of soldiers are standing in front of the gate. There is a big box at the gate of the city. Everyone who enters the city will throw copper coins into the box. Some people who make those soldiers feel suspicious will also be questioned, and the speed will slow down all of a sudden.

"You still have to pay when you enter the door?" Yan Haibo opened his mouth wide, "It seems like we don't have this rule for Fufeng!"

"This is the county town. When you enter the city, you have to pay the city money. When you go out, you have to hand over the city money. Generally, farmers only need to pay a head fee of one penny per person to enter the city. If it is a caravan, they will pay according to the amount of goods. This The time will depend on whether the officials at the city gate are happy or not. Paying more and paying less is entirely a matter of his words." Lu Hong said with a smile: "Don't underestimate this city gate official, but he is a fat messenger, and not ordinary people can take it. If you get it, those who can become city gate officials will have a backstage behind them, so don’t offend them easily.”

"It's so dark!" Yan Haibo smacked his mouth. "Master Lu is a county magistrate, so he wouldn't dare to make things difficult for you, right?"

Lu Hong laughed out loud and looked at Yan Haibo, "Boy, I really haven't been out. I'm the number one person in Fufeng County, but when I come to Liaoxi City, what's the point! You guys, after entering the city, be honest with me. One point, if something is wrong, I may not have the face to fish you out."

When everyone heard Lu Hong's words, they couldn't help but get nervous. Even the county magistrate couldn't get it out. The water in the western city of Liaoning was too deep.

Just as he was talking, an officer in front of the crowd lined up and strode over, "Old Lu, is that you? Hahaha, I was a little farther away before, so I looked at it a little bit, and came over to take a look, sure enough. It's you, it's a little early this year!"

Seeing the person coming, Lu Hong rolled over and dismounted, and greeted him with open arms, "Brother Huang, stay safe, have you been fine?"

"Okay, okay!" The person who came and Lu Hong gave him a ruthless bear hug. They were very affectionate. Gao Yuan and the others were shocked when they saw this person. Yes, there are several scars scattered all over the face, destroying a face so that the original appearance is almost invisible.

"Old Huang, why did you come to the gate of the city in person? Even if you are on duty, you still don't have to work for you?" Lu Hong said with a smile.

"It's not your fault!" The man called Lao Huang looked at Lu Hong with a half-smile, and lowered his voice, "O Lao Lu, the prefect is very unhappy about the Donghu people this time, and the Chinese New Year is approaching again. We were all sent out to search the gates, not just me, but everyone on the street."

Lu Hong suddenly became nervous, "Old Huang, the prefect is really angry?"

"What do you think? Not only did you help the wind, but the other two counties suffered huge losses. This has never happened in the past few years. The prefect was furious, saying that the counties were negligent in defense and neglected their duties. , said to clean up properly!" He patted Lu Hong's shoulder, "Old Lu, this time, you can ask for more for yourself, the old brothers don't dare to say a word, let's say, what the hell are you? The postmaster's evaluation of you is very bad, Linghu Inspector's words, inside and out, are all about taking you down."

"What a bastard!" Lu Hong was ashamed and angry, "Huo Zhu is a bastard, after returning, I have to take care of him, or he really doesn't know that Lord Ma has three eyes."

"You'd better pass the prefect first. Hey, Lao Lu, where did you get these dozen or so good horses? It's rare. How much did you spend to buy them? Knowing that this time you won't be able to pass the test, you made them specially. Come to honor the prefect, you are really alert, this horse is a good thing." Old Huang with scars on his face walked up to a dozen horses, put his hand on the saddle, and pressed hard, the war horse remained motionless, "Okay. Thing, it's a good war horse, old road, this time I've made a lot of money! Okay, with these dozen or so horses, when the prefect is happy, if the old brothers can help me, maybe we can pass this level. "

"This horse didn't cost a penny!" Lu Hong finally calmed down and said proudly.

"No money? You kidding me, don't tell me that you killed the Donghu people and robbed it." Lao Huang giggled: "Brother, you don't need to be fooled."

"Brother Huang, you're really right, this is really killing the Donghu people and robbing them." Lu Hong said proudly: "There are more than a dozen Donghu people's heads on the ox cart behind me."

"Lao Lu, is this really the case?" The scar on Lao Huang's face trembled a little, "Don't kill the good and take advantage, the prefect has been dealing with the Donghu people for decades, if they are Donghu people, take a look You know, don't make it darker and darker."

"Who is my old way, you still don't know, when can I do this kind of pickled thing, of course, it is the real head of the Donghu people, the bodies of these dozen Donghu people are still hanging on the head of our Fufeng City. And these dozen or so horses were all brought back from this battle." Lu Hong said sternly.

With a snap, Lao Huang clapped his hands and said: "That's it. As far as I know, several other counties were also hit hard, but they didn't get anything. You got more than a dozen heads and more than a dozen horses, which is better than them. Even if the prefect is stronger, even if the prefect wants to stand up to others, he will definitely not be able to deal with you. However, I am still very puzzled about the old way. With just a few broken soldiers under your command, how can you get the Donghu people?"

"We're not broken soldiers!" Before Lu Hong could speak, Yan Haibo stood in front, he heard it clearly, and he lowered his head and muttered in dissatisfaction.

Old Huang's ears are extremely sharp, but he laughed when he heard this, "Boy, is it possible that you have killed one of the dozen or so Donghu people? Look at your body, you are under eighteen, right? I'm afraid that when I see the Donghu people, my calves will tremble, right?"

Yan Haibo puffed out his chest, "Sir, the villain did hack to death one, he shot three, and the rest were killed by our soldiers!" He grabbed the infantry and shouted loudly.

"Did you really kill one? You shot three?" Lao Huang looked at Yan Haibo and the infantry with the longbow on his back, his face full of disbelief, "No, there are only four of them, what is in your mouth? How many soldiers did you kill alone?"

"Eight!" Yan Haibo said loudly.

"You are a soldier with three heads and six arms, right? Hahaha!"

Lu Hong walked over with a sullen face, "Old Huang, don't say it, it's true, at that time we were worried that the Donghu people would attack Fufeng City, and the army did not dare to venture out of the city, at that time only Gao Bing Cao took them both up and out of the city To meet the other soldiers outside the city, these dozen or so Donghu people are folded into their hands. Come on, Gao Yuan, call Uncle Huang!" Lu Hong stretched out his hand and greeted Gao Yuan.

Gao Yuan strode over, bowed and said, "Uncle Huang!"

"Gao Yuan, now I'm a soldier under my command, do you know the old man of this kid, Gao Zida back then, do you still remember?"

"Gao Zida's son!" Scarface narrowed his eyes, "Of course I remember him, a good man, his son has grown so big."

"Uncle Huang, my little nephew has turned eighteen this year!" Gao Yuan said loudly.

"My name is Huang Desheng, Lao Lu, me, and your dead Laozi Gao Zida. They were all old brothers who had stirred a spoon in a pot back then. Your Laozi died early. It's a pity that you call me uncle. Yea, just now this kid said you killed eight Donghu people." Huang Desheng still had a look of disbelief and stretched out his hand, "Come on, make out with uncle."

Gao Yuan smiled slightly and stretched out his hand. Just as the two of them shook hands, the strength on Huang Desheng's hand suddenly increased. He was deliberately thinking about Gao Yuan.