While He Sian was thinking wildly, the group quickly arrived at the gate of Yecheng. "May I ask where you are from and how long you have been staying in Yecheng?" Seeing the attire of He Sian and his group, as well as the temperament of the leading boy, and the fact that he was sucking on an unknown object, he looked very powerful. Therefore, the soldiers registering at the door did not dare to sit up slightly and ask polite questions like they did to ordinary people.
"I am a descendant of the Cui family in Qinghe. I was invited by Duke Xun to go to Yingchuan. I will rest here for a day and leave tomorrow." After saying that, he winked at the big man behind him, and one of the big men stepped forward and handed it over. A few taels of broken silver.
"It turns out he is a descendant of the Cui family. Since he is only staying for one day, there is no need to register. Please come in quickly, please come in quickly!"
Seeing He Si'an's arrogant and arrogant look, as well as the groveling look of the gatekeepers, Niu Niu couldn't help laughing. And He Sian looked at the soldiers and the people around him with their lofty gazes. Although he looked very proud on the surface, he sighed deeply in his heart and thought: "Hey, as expected, this era is the world of clans, even if they are tyrannical and unchecked, Fatty Dong, and even Emperor Fei for a time, did not dare to offend these famous families. Sure enough, these are not just fabrications in novels or movies. 'Thinking of this, He Sian seemed a little uninterested in the long-awaited trip to Yingchuan.
Walking on the bustling street, looking at the vendors hawking on both sides of the street, He Sian quickly wiped away his previous decadent mood and said, "Yes, let's make peace with it as it comes. Don't give up just because of a little setback. Think about what will happen in the future." Didn’t Zhao Kuangyin and Zhu Yuanzhang also start from the grassroots? '
Thinking of this, He Sian gradually relaxed and took a serious look at the first big city he had seen in the world.
Although from a modern perspective, this largest city in Hebei is not as big as the current third-tier cities, the ancient building in front of you, although not as dense as modern high-rises, is exquisite and beautiful, with a unique charm, and the people around it are also Like modern people in a hurry.
He Sian always had an unreal feeling in his heart. It had been more than a year since he came to this world. Looking at the people and things around him, the past things became a little blurry. Maybe it was just a dream, but... Is life now real?
He Sian had actually felt that he was out of tune with that village a long time ago. Although Niu Niu, her daughter and the villagers said that they had lived there since they were children, it could be seen from the looks in their eyes that they occasionally showed when talking to them. concealed. That kind of look is very similar to the look that a lower-ranking soldier would give a higher-ranking person like a gatekeeper. Moreover, my skin is fair, and I don’t look like I have lived in the mountains all year round. But whether it was Niu Niu, her daughter, or the villagers, at least they had no ill intentions towards him, and this kind of meticulous care from the heart gave He Sian a feeling of home. Perhaps, there were some things that he was hiding from himself, but He Sian chose to let nature take its course.
The surrounding voices made He Sian's confused thoughts. It turned out that the group of people had already arrived in front of an inn, and Xiao Si at the door saw the clothes of He Sian and the group, and immediately came forward to greet him. He said with a smile: "Do you want to be a guest or stay in the hotel?" ? Our guest rooms are the most luxurious and high-end in the entire Ye City!"
He Sian took a look at the decoration inside the house. It was indeed very good. Then he looked at Niu Niu. Seeing Niu Niu nodding in approval, He Sian turned to the waiter and said, "First feed our horses with good fodder, and then Find some secluded rooms." As he said that, he took out a piece of broken silver from his pocket and threw it to the waiter.
After the waiter took the broken silver, his eyes lit up and he shouted loudly: "Okay! Sir, please come inside!" Everyone followed the waiter to the guest room on the second floor. Under Niu Niu's shy look, our Classmate He Sian decisively opened three guest rooms in the innermost room. There were six escorts on both sides, three to a room, and they took turns staying on duty at night. Niu Niu and He Sian lived in the middle room.
After settling the luggage, two guards were left to take care of the luggage. He Sian led Niu Niu and the others down the stairs, stopped the waiter at the door, and asked: "Brother, it's our first time to go out. Where can I go in Yecheng?" Is your teahouse or restaurant the most famous?"
"Your Majesty, you have asked the right person!" the waiter said with a flattering smile, then looked back at the shopkeeper and continued in a low voice, "When it comes to teahouses and restaurants, your Majesty will naturally go to Cyclamen on the next street. Those who come from out of town must go there to try something new! The water shield soup and steamed dolphin there are amazing!!”
"Ahem!! Ahem!!" At this point, the shopkeeper appeared beside the waiter at some point, coughed twice, and the waiter was startled. When he saw the shopkeeper coming, he stuck out his tongue, and then ran away with a smile. He opened it and said while running: "Sir, I'll go and get busy first!" He Sian turned his head and looked at the lobby. There were only a few sparse tables of diners, and he was speechless. At this time, the shopkeeper also looked at the waiter, laughed and scolded: "You thief, you know how to push the customers away, no wonder we don't have any customers here."
"Isn't it true that no one makes delicious food?" The waiter muttered while wiping the table quickly!
The shopkeeper ignored the waiter's muttering, but turned to He Sian and said: "The guest looks like a noble person at first glance, so don't pay attention to this boy. But when it comes to delicious food, the Cyclamen is really one of a kind!"
Hearing this, He Sian, Niu Niu, and the boys beside them were all speechless.
Before going out, he didn't forget to ask the shopkeeper to send a few kilograms of meat and some side dishes to the two guards upstairs. He Sian and his party walked on the street and soon found Cyclamen. As expected, the place was bustling with people. Although it wasn't dinner time yet, the seats in the hall were almost full.
"Sir, do you want to dine in a private room or in the lobby?" the waiter asked.
"Let's go to the lobby." From the corner of his eye, He Sian saw an empty seat by the window and pointed there.
After everyone sat down, He Sian asked the waiter to pick out a few famous dishes and started talking and laughing with Niu Niu. While talking, He Sian was also listening to the voices from other seats. After all, according to He Sian's previous life experience, pubs and brothels are the most convenient places to get information in this era. Therefore, He Sian did not choose the private room upstairs. As for the brothel oiran, I can only think about it in my heart.
At this time, the chatter of drinkers in the nearby restaurant attracted He Sian's attention.
"Have you heard? It is said that Zhang Niujiao's group of Black Mountain bandits appeared outside the city again two days ago."
After hearing the words "Zhang Niujiao", even Niu Niu stopped talking and listened attentively.
"Really or not?? Now General Yuan has just unified Hebei, and has suppressed Liaodong Gongsun Zan, and has the tendency to unify the entire north. At this time, the Black Mountain bandits still dare to show up. Isn't it too long to live?" a man asked.
"Of course it is true. It is said that they also sent agents into the city and kidnapped several young women last night, including one who was just three months pregnant!"
Hearing this, Niu Niu couldn't hold it any longer and actually slandered her father. His father and Uncle Yan were obviously...how could they do such a dirty thing! Niu Niu was about to take action, but was held back by He Sian. At this moment, the waiter shouted and started serving dishes one after another.
Looking at the exquisite dishes packed with people, Niu Niu also calmed down. After all, she was in the city, and her father's current status was indeed considered a remnant of the Yellow Turbans. But he was still a little angry, so he turned his grief and anger into appetite, and poured all his anger on the dishes on the table.
And He Sian was a little uneasy. Niuniu's mother had said before that Zhang Niujiao and his group were going to go down the mountain to find a wife for him. In addition, what the young man just said confirmed that this group of people was most likely his cheap father-in-law. What is he going to do? How many wives do you want to find me? And it’s just a wife, what should a pregnant woman do? Make yourself happy to be a father? ? Thinking of this, He Sian couldn't sit still. He calmed down his uneasy emotions, picked up the wine bottle, and walked towards the young people sitting next to him. When he came closer, He Sian raised his glass slightly with his left hand and made an invitation gesture with his right hand. He smiled and said, "Brothers, you are so polite."
Several people saw He Sian's majesty and politeness in conversation, and they suddenly liked him. After a few polite words, they invited He Sian to sit down. He Sian was not polite. After sitting down, he asked: "I am preparing to take my concubine to Yingchuan to visit friends. , passing through Yecheng to rest for a day, and will leave the city early tomorrow morning! I just heard from a few young masters that there are remnants of the Yellow Turban bandits nearby, and I was very frightened, so I wanted to ask them about the specific situation." After that, he picked up the wine bottle. Fill up the bowls for several young people one by one.
Several people present expressed their thanks. Among them, the young man who just mentioned Zhang Niujiao said: "Brother, you are so polite. I don't know the specific situation. I only know that in the past month or so, there have been many cases of kidnapping of women in Hebei." According to the government, it was a group of Black Mountain bandits headed by Zhang Niujiao. The most recent incident happened last night. I also heard from a friend. According to him, among the women kidnapped, the pregnant lady was... It's his wife.
Brother, if you want to ask for details, you can go to him. His surname is Xu, and he lives in the second street near the South City Gate. You can find out when you go there. "
After chatting for a few more words, and seeing that no other useful information could be asked, He Sian stood up and returned to his seat, hurriedly filled his stomach, and ordered one of the guards to return to the inn with the packed meals, while he, Niu Niu and The remaining guards went to the area near the south city gate. After making inquiries, they quickly found the family.
Just as he was about to knock on the door, he heard a man's roar from inside: "Mom! The government is totally unreliable. In my opinion, this is collusion between officials and gangsters!"
"Shut up! Don't talk nonsense!" The old woman yelled and cursed from inside.
He Sian paused for a moment, coughed slightly, and the conversation inside suddenly stopped. He Sian took the opportunity to gently knock on the door. After a while, a haggard young man opened the door. He looked at the leader He Sian and gave a slight pause. Stunned.
The place where the young people live is originally a poor place. On the other hand, He Sian's dress shows that he comes from a famous family. Such people rarely appear here.
"I was passing here with my wife. I just heard from my friend during dinner that my wife was kidnapped by thieves at Xiongtai's house." He Si'an cupped his hands, looked at the courtyard, and continued: "Brother, can you speak further?"
Seeing that He Sian and his party had no ill intentions, the young man agreed happily.
After a moment of greetings, He Sian went straight to the point and asked, "I just heard what my brother said, is there another story behind this incident?"
The young man pondered slightly and did not answer He Sian's question.
He Sian paused for a moment, suddenly realized, pulled Niuniu over and said, this is my wife, she comes from a martial arts family, she is a skilled martial artist, usually my husband and I love to be chivalrous and fight against injustice, but when we pass by here and see this evil deed, we must not Will stand by and watch. "
The young man looked at Niu Niu, and then at the several tall and round guards behind him, with a face full of joy, and said: "Since the honorable couple are willing to help, if my wife can be rescued, Yuan Zhi will definitely tie the knot with a ring in her mouth!" Yes, I bowed deeply to He Sian and Niu Niu!
He Sian's outstretched hand froze slightly. "Old Xu family, Yuan Zhi?" ’ Then, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, which quickly disappeared, and instead he supported the other person with both hands.
"My surname is He, and my first name is Si'an. I haven't received my title yet. Mr. Yuanzhi must be more polite. I haven't asked him about his name yet." He Sian's title was also unknowingly changed from Xiongtai to Mr. Yuanzhi as a sign of respect.
When the other party heard He Sian calling him husband, he laughed dumbly and replied: "I don't dare to call him sir. My surname is Xu Mingfu, my courtesy name is Yuan Zhi, and I studied under Mr. Shui Jing."
'Yes, that's him. The romance is indeed different from the history. The name here is not Shan Fu, but Xu Fu. 'Although He Sian was calm on the surface, there was a turmoil in his heart. After all, this is the first celebrity he has met in this world in a real sense, and Xu Shu is different from others in that he does not have such a family background. He should be one of the easiest to win over among S-level counselors. . (PS: Maybe it’s because I played too many games when I was in school, so based on my understanding of my previous life, He Sian used the simplest judgment method, which are X, S, A, B, and C levels, such as Zhuge Liang and Sima Yi in The Counselor) , Zhou Yu, Pang Tong, etc., naturally belong to the top of the S level. In He Sian's view, Xu Shu, Tian Feng, Li Ru, etc. also belong to the S level. Although the abilities of Zhuge Liang, Xu Shu and others are not as good as in the novel. It would be an exaggeration, but since he can serve as the military advisor of Boss Liu's family, he won't be far behind. As for the X-level one, Niu Niu's talkative grandfather is one of them, and there should be Zuo Ci, Yu Ji, and Mr. Nan Hua. Immortals and other things are praised as miraculous in novels. However, I have never seen these before, so they are classified as unknown.)
"Since Mr. He is willing to help, I will say whatever you want." Xu Fu's words interrupted He Sian's thoughts. After a pause, Xu Fu organized his words and continued: "First of all, as far as I know, a total of seven women were kidnapped in Yecheng last night. As for what I said was not done by the remnants of the Yellow Turbans, there are three reasons."
'Three again! ! ! ! ! He Sian complained in his heart, why do these great gods like to have trouble with San? There are three reasons. Questioning is the three strategies of upper, middle and lower? He Sian complained in his heart, stretched out his left hand, and Niu Niu handed over a lit cigar at the right time. He Sian took a deep breath, exhaled a long breath of smoke, and stretched out his hand to signal Xu Fu to continue.
Xu Fu was stunned for a moment, thinking that this was an item belonging to the children of aristocratic families. When he smelled the fragrance of bamboo leaves in the air, he suddenly felt a burst of clarity on the spiritual platform, and continued: "First, the night my wife was kidnapped, I was reading a book. I feel sleepy, and I seem to smell a fragrance before going to bed. Now it seems that it must be smoke, but I have a habit. When I feel sleepy while reading, I like to bite the tip of my tongue, so that I can refresh myself and continue reading. But this time Although it didn't wake me up, I vaguely heard the other party mentioning "Hidden Dragon Cave". Now Hebei is controlled by the Yuan family. If it was the Yellow Turban thieves, they would not dare to stay any longer, but Choose to return directly to Montenegro. This is the only option!"
