C25 (1/2)
Although it was already the beginning of spring, Jizhou was still cold. The cold wind still raged in the fields, without the slightest hint of spring. The sun only made the mountains gray and yellow, the houses and trees that were embedded in them, the hills and ravines at the foot of the mountain, and even the people and animals. Looking around, everything looked blurred, like a series of misplaced photos in black and white with minimal contrast.
Yang Lin's horse selling team became a scene in the black and white photo, with over eight thousand people walking on the ancient road. Although they were all mounted on horses, they did not gallop at full speed. After all, they were on a long journey, and if they overran their horses, it would not be worth it.
”Big brother Yang Lin, the willow trees in our Henan Province should have sprouts now, but look at the branches in Jizhou!”
”Hur hur, this is what's called the South Country's early spring break.”
Along the way, Yang Lin chatted with Dian Wei, Xu Zhu, Pan Feng, Pan Feng, and the others as they walked. They didn't expect that this Big Brother Yang would not only have extraordinary strength and powerful martial arts, but also vast knowledge. This had indeed greatly increased their knowledge.
”Master, a team of cavalry and two prisoners are behind us.”
Just as they were deep in conversation, Yang Bao, who was in charge of holding the line, rushed forward to report to Yang Lin about the situation. Yang Lin and his brothers pulled their horses and went to the side, allowing the group to go in first. They stayed behind to see what was going on with the cavalry.
As expected, there was a group of cavalrymen following behind them, maintaining a certain distance from them. They followed at a moderate pace. However, when the group of riders saw that Yang Lin and the rest had stopped, they did not hesitate and followed along.
There were about two hundred cavalry soldiers, all dressed in armor, their weapons were bright, and they wielded Anping County soldiers Banner s, the entire troop seemed to be in high spirits. Especially the horses that they were riding on, they were much taller and more orderly than Yang Lin's team.
Just as Yang Lin praised them, two tall generals ran out from the group and galloped towards Yang Lin and the rest. Not long later, the two generals arrived in front of Yang Lin and the others. The two generals cupped their fists and bowed towards Yang Lingong.
”We are the Anping County soldiers, may I ask who you are …”
”We are the The soldiers of the prefectural city of Zhuang, my name is Yang Lin, and this is Dian Wei, Xu Zhu, Pan Feng, Pan Feng, Yu She. ”May I ask who you are …”
”I am Yan Liang, this is Wen Chou. Where are you guys going? ”
”Ah …” Yan Liang... Wen Chou... ”
”Yes, why? You know of us? ”
”Hur hur, I've heard of it.”
No wonder he was so mighty, it was actually the two of you! Yang Lin couldn't help but size them up carefully. and Wen Chou were both eight feet tall, with a large and sturdy appearance and an imposing manner. Both of them were around twenty years old, but they looked strong and strong. Their fists were like hammers.
Yan Liang had a standard square face, with thick black eyebrows and a pair of bright and spirited eyes that flickered with sternness. Wen Chou, on the other hand, had a long face, and under a pair of thick black brows, a pair of large eyes glimmered with light.
”Excuse me, where are you going?”
”We are going to the Youzhou to buy horses for the prefectural city of Zhuang.” Where are you guys going? ”
”We were ordered to capture two fugitives and take them to Anping County.”
”Oh, fugitive? Can we know who it is? ”
”Sure, they are Taishan County's Cang Ba and his father.”
”Oh, so that's how it is.”
Yang Lin couldn't help but reveal a trace of joy in his heart. The heavens truly have eyes, to let me meet three heroes, these are all first-class generals. But how was he going to get them? That Cang Ba was easy to deal with, it was fine as long as they could think of a way to save him, but Yan Liang and Wen Chou were County Officer General, how could they be fooled?
”We just happened to pass by Anping County, so we're on the same road as you. Can we go together with you?”
”Sure, you guys go ahead. We'll follow behind.”
”Hehe, my two brothers, you two are acting out of place. I have heard that you two are heroic men, and we like to make friends with the Hero and hero. My two brothers, would you mind coming with us to Anping County for a glass of water and a glass of wine? ”
”Yes. We also like to make friends with all the Hero and hero in the world and when we come to An Ping County, we will be the host here to invite you all over. ”
”Heh heh, there's no need for that. Let's go.”
Since they were both soldiers, Yan Liang and Wen Chou felt more at ease. The Banner in front of them reassured them even more as they escorted Cang Ba and his father, walking together with Yang Lin and the others. As they walked, they continued to chat, and not long later, they reached Cang Ba.
It turned out that Cang Ba was from Taishan County and Hua County. Zang Ba's father, Zang Gu, was a small official in charge of managing the prison in the county. After hearing the news, the eighteen year old Zang Ba was extremely furious. He gathered a dozen of his best friends to chase after him and captured his father on the western mountain path of Fei County.
Zang Ba was eight feet tall, and his build was huge and valiant. At that time, there were more than a hundred soldiers escorting him, but none of them dared to stop him. All of them held their heads and ran for their lives. Zang Ba and his father did not dare to return to Hua County, so they had no choice but to immigrate to Jizhou's An Ping County. Unfortunately, they were snitch on, which was why Yan Liang and Wen Chou led their troops to capture the father and son duo. In the end, Yan Liang and Wen Chou fought a huge battle with Cang Ba for dozens of rounds before they were finally caught.
By the time Yang Lin and the others reached the Xindu City, the sun had almost set behind the Xishan. Yan Liang and Wen Chou passionately invited them into the city for a drink. Yang Lin wished for nothing more than that. Even if Yan Liang and Wen Chou did not invite him, he would invite Yan Liang and Wen Chou too.
”Lei Shu, set up camp outside the city. We will accompany Yan Liang and the two brothers Wen Chou in a trip to the city.”
Yang Lin reported to Yang Lei and called for Dian Wei, Xu Zhu, Pan Feng, Yu She, Chen Ze, He Yi, He Man, Liu Pi, Gong Dou, Gong Dou and the others to follow him into the Xindu City. When they went along the road, they didn't forget to have He Yi and He Man bring the money with them, afraid that they would have to gamble again later.
When they entered the Xindu City door, the guards at the door saw that Yan Liang, Wen Chou and the group had returned, they immediately went up and greeted them passionately. Seems like the prestige of Yan Liang and his group was rather high, they did not even check on them, and were able to let them in without looking. Yang Lin could not help but think of a question.
”Brother Yan Liang, brother Wen Chou, when we finish drinking, the city gates will definitely be closed. How will we leave the city?”
”Don't worry, I'll greet them. When the time comes, don't hesitate to come. They will not make things difficult for you.”
”Hur hur, that's good.”
Yan Liang called over a city general named Pengqiao and introduced them to him. He said that they would be out of the city at night. The Pengqiao immediately smiled and agreed, saying that she could open the gates at any time. Yang Lin indicated towards He Yi, who immediately took out a few hundred gold and stuffed it into his hands.
”Thank you, my lords. The hundred generals, if there's anything you need in the future, just tell them. ”
From the title that the city guard general called Pengqiao, Yang Lin knew that this Yan Liang and his group of people were only hundred generals or just soldiers. The soldiers respected them but because of their strong martial arts, they were even more determined to lure them away.
”Let's go into the city.”
Xindu City was indeed a capital at the state and county levels. The streets were bustling with pedestrians, with shops lined up one after the other, with all kinds of goods dazzling in the eyes of the people. Laughter and yells rose and fell, a bustling scene. There were cloth sellers, food sellers, blacksmiths, weavers, everything. Even the fortune-telling and writing business was exceptionally good.
However, as everywhere, the difference between high and low was just as clear. Noble, wealthy lords and young masters in expensive fur coats, with their servants running about the streets, while homeless refugees and beggars beg along the streets with broken bowls in their hands.
Yan Liang and Wen Chou brought the county soldiers to take Cang Ba father and son pair to the dungeon in the taiwai. After completing the procedures for handing in the prisoners to the prison head, they divided the county soldiers up and sent them back to the camp. Yan Liang and Wen Chou walked over, and revealed a rare smile.