C33 (1/2)
The further north they went, the colder the weather became. After entering the Zhuoxian County, everyone felt that Bei Feng was even more amazing. In the end, this was the land of the Northern Kingdom. The biting cold wind blew loudly, the weather was extremely cold, it was as if the cold wind was stabbing into Yang Lin and the others. He had no choice but to button up his winter clothes tightly. He put his hands in his pockets, shrunk his neck, and quickly walked on.
In the middle of the night, snow began to fall from the sky. The north wind howled as it danced in the air, wrapping the snowflakes around it. Soon enough, the snowflakes covered the entire camp, and the violent wind beat against the tents, pulling the sleeping people back from their slumber.
”Second Boss, it's snowing.”
Liang Tian, who was still sleeping, was woken up by the strong wind outside. He climbed up with his clothes draped over his shoulders and lifted the tent flap, allowing a gust of cold wind to rush in bringing with it snowflakes. He stuck his head out to see, except for the dancing snow and the howling wind. He shook his head helplessly and went back to the bed.
”It's snowing, that's great. I can sleep more tomorrow morning.”
”You're right. I've been in a hurry these past few days. I'm so tired.”
After Liang Tian finished speaking, he fell asleep immediately. This was no wonder as he had to walk and march and also practice martial arts. The Second Boss and his group of brothers were already exhausted. Yang Lin did not force everyone to train. However, they were martial artists to begin with, and now that someone was teaching them martial arts, how could they bear not to?
When everyone woke up the next morning, the camp was already covered in a thick layer of snow. Unexpectedly, in one night, the whole earth turned white. As far as the eye could see, the line between the sky and the earth had become hazy. The mountains were white, the sky was white, and the ground, the trees, and the roof were all white.
”Brothers, Master Yang said that Xuelao Da will rest in the camp today.”
”Got it.”
During breakfast, Yang Lin's servants announced that they would rest in the camp today. The village men cheered. They wanted to sleep well today, but Second Boss felt that an opportunity had come. A large town like Hengjun County would go to the city to get a vote no matter what.
”Liang Tian, Dong Jian, Ding Ji, Gu Hui, you guys follow me today. Let's go to Zhuozhou City to take a look.”
”Hehe, Zhuo County is indeed a big place. I will definitely make a fortune today.”
The Second Leader followed behind four people and walked out of the camp. These four people were the Second Leader's main officers. Different from Four Chips of Eagle Peak, their skills were not showing off fighting and killing, but doing things that were too shameful like stealing chickens and dogs, or tricking and tricking others.
The five of them rode their horses out of the camp and straight into the Zhuoxian County. At this time, snowflakes were still drifting about on the streets of Zhuoxian County. There were not many pedestrians, and occasionally a few passerby would also shrink their necks, sticking their hands into their sleeves and hurriedly passing by.
Zhuoxian County was the location of the Xiaochang taiwai Palace. No matter whether it was the size of the economy or the size of the cities, they were both the biggest and most prosperous towns in the Youzhou. Its population was equivalent to a quarter of Youzhou's, and its handicrafts were more developed. The merchants that went to the Great Desert in the north were mostly transferred there, so it was an important industrial and commercial base.
However, due to the heavy snowstorm, most of Zhuozhou's people stayed at home to warm themselves in the hot pit. Very few people went out today. Even some shops were too lazy to open their doors, the streets seemed deserted. The five of them walked around the street a few times, then immediately lost interest, and spoke out first.
”Second Boss, it's snowing so heavily, there's not many people walking on the streets. It seems like we're going to make it through empty air.”
The Second Boss couldn't help but regret his decision. It was such a cold day, why was he strolling on the streets? Just sleeping in the camp was too comfortable for him. Second Boss nodded his head. Just as he was about to lead everyone away, he suddenly heard a burst of shouting gambling sounds. He turned around and saw that it was a tavern. The sound of gambling came from the second floor.
”Second Boss, there's nothing going on when we go back. Let's go to the casino and see if we can earn some money. How about that?”
Ding Ji's suggestion immediately caused the Second Boss's heart to itch. Going back to the camp was also boring, so what could be more exciting than the sound of dice shaking? Besides, there were many people in the casino, so there might be a chance to make a move. The second boss didn't hesitate and brought a few people into the tavern. He gave the horse to the waiter and went up to the second floor.
No matter how heavy the snow outside, no matter how many businesses had stopped, the tavern and casino business had become unusually popular. When the Second Boss brought them into the casino, he finally understood why there was no one on the street. It was because they had all run into the casino.
It was unknown whether it was because the people of Suzhou were hospitable or because the Second Manager's luck was good. In any case, the five of them had been exceptionally successful. A gambler's cover for stealing, a joker's cover for transferring. In the end, almost everyone got it, whether it was gambling or stealing.
The Second Boss was very scheming, he would stop when he saw that he was done. Seeing that his group had gotten a lot of money, he gave them a look and left. When the five of them entered the casino, each of them was carrying less than ten thousand dollars. When they came out, each of them carried over a hundred thousand dollars with them.
”Second Boss, find a place to drink a cup of warm wine.”
Just as he left the tavern, Liang Tian proposed to find a tavern to drink. They would not stay in that tavern for long periods of time. They would not stay in the place where the crime was committed. Only by staying away from the scene of the crime would they feel safer.
After gambling for a long time, the few of them were indeed hungry. Second Boss nodded his head and everyone started to look for a tavern. The bandits were looking for a tavern, but unlike the usual bustle, they were looking for a relatively remote location that was connected in all directions. Although they were no longer bandits, their habits did not change at all.
In a secluded place, they finally found an ideal pub. It was already past dinner time, so the hotel's business was not very good. There were a lot of empty seats, so the brothers found a place to sit down. After ordering a few dishes and warming up two jugs of wine, everyone started to drink.
”Second Leader, how much money can we get by following this Master Yang? Let's go, where is the water and soil that doesn't support people? ”
”Dingzi, it's not that I don't want to go, it's just that we don't have food or money right now. Even if our brothers follow us, will you let us drink the wind? ”
”Second Boss, that Hu Man is not ordinary. Don't tell me that we are going to die with him?”
”Hu Man is powerful, but didn't you see? That Master Yang and his brothers were even stronger, which one of them was not a hero with unparalleled martial arts? Besides, those brave villagers were the formal weapons and equipment of the imperial government. If those hooligans dared to cause trouble, it wasn't enough for them to kill them. Let me tell you this, this Master Yang is definitely not someone to be trifled with. ”
”Second Boss is right. Brothers, don't think too much into it. Since you've agreed to follow Master Yang, you shouldn't think too much into it. ”
”Liang Tian is right, let's follow along. I heard that Hu Ren's woman is pretty good, so I'm going to buy a few to serve as warm-foot maidservants. ”
”Heh heh, Dong Jian, look at how good you are. You went to the desert just to buy a few little sloppy-looking girls? Didn't you hear what was said? ”The smell of the Hu Man is very strong. If you stick it to your skin, you won't be able to wash it off.”
”Haha, haha …”
The few of them chatted and drank in the hotel while the two jugs of wine were drunk. After drinking for two hours, even the waiter of the hotel rolled his eyes. Finally, the several of them finished the wine. They also felt that they had been drinking for too long, so they stood up immediately. Liang Tian casually placed the money bag on the table, took out 25 coins from inside and threw it towards the waiter.
”Wine money, catch.”
Liang Tian picked up the money bag and waved to his brothers, and they shakily walked out of the hotel. Five men carrying five bags of money was too eye-catching. Perhaps they didn't care about it, but the ”ding ding dang dang” sound immediately attracted the attention of a few guests at the corner of the hotel.
There were eight people at that table. One of them had a fierce-looking face, thick waist and strong legs, a pair of fists as big as a hammer, and there was a scar at the corner of his mouth that went all the way to his ears. The other seven also had lewd looks on their faces. They didn't look like a group of good people.
They just warmed a pot of wine and ordered a plate of salted beans. They were just hanging out in the hotel. Seeing Liang Tian and the others taking out a big bag of money, the eyes of the eight people all turned green. The scarred face raised its goblet and gulped down the wine, then looked at the others as it stood up. The six fellows quickly finished their wine in quick gulps, threw a few coins to the waiter, and quietly followed.
By this time, the snow seemed to have lessened, and the number of pedestrians on the street gradually increased. The second boss was leading his horse and slowly strolling along the street, ready to leave the city and return to the camp. In order to save trouble, they tied all the money bag onto the horses and did not pay attention to them.