Chang Yuanbai and Pang Liang watched Miss Zhou's carriage slowly leave, and then they set off to Zhang Mansion.
After receiving the news from Tianfu Temple, Zhang Mansion had already prepared wine, food, singing and dancing, just waiting for the two of them to arrive.
There are many people waiting here at the gate of Zhang's Mansion. They are all dressed in clothes made of brocade and silk. Every aspect is dazzling, which shows how wealthy their daily life is. The leader was a strong man with a big belly. He was wearing a shirt made of light blue silk. His belt was hooked with a gold and jade belt. He was playing with a folding fan in his hand. He looked like an ordinary rich man, but he still couldn't hold it down. That person with that brave spirit was none other than Zhang Qingxian, the head of the Zhang family.
Even if a family has been a family for hundreds of years, if it abandons the foundation of the family, it will be difficult to maintain the local reputation without such a fierce person to succeed it. There is a family named Zhang Qingxian. If nothing happens, the Zhang family will be prosperous for at least ten more years.
Seeing two slender figures approaching on the street, Zhang Qingxian immediately waved away the servants and maids beside him and ran half the street to greet them himself. Not only for Pang Liang, his boss, but also for Pang Liang's guests, Chang Yuanbai, to bring the relationship closer between the two parties.
With this kind of style, if you want to win over any customers, you will definitely win. It's a pity that these two people are both in the Mysterious Realm. The way of cultivation is to enter another realm, which is different from the ordinary world. The generals of the county and city are still ordinary people who only build foundations and cultivate their abilities.
Zhang Qingxian was shy and vividly recounted his deep friendship with Pang Liang. In fact, the so-called meeting between the two of them was just some official entertainment, and they had no intersection with each other, but he made him say that the two of them seemed to have been friends for many years. Fortunately, he had a good sense of proportion and did not offend Pang Liang.
The Zhang family at the door followed the three of them into the hall. Everyone sat down in order and began the banquet that had been prepared long ago. The guests of honor exchanged pleasantries at the banquet, but did not get to the main topic.
Zhang Qingxian was very curious about Chang Yunbai's identity and asked: "Master Da Da, where is this Taoist priest from? Can you introduce him to me?"
"My Taoist brother is no ordinary person, but the chief disciple of Xuanming Tao."
Zhang Qingxian was obviously stunned after hearing this. He had never seen such a magical figure who only existed in rumors. After looking at him, he felt more and more that Chang Yunbai had an astonishing talent and frequently toasted to show his hospitality.
"Taoist Priest, there are rumors in the world that the kung fu of the six major sects are extremely powerful. I wonder if you can tell us about it so that the sons of my Zhang family can gain insights."
When Pang Liang heard this, he echoed, "I have often heard that Xuanming Dao is the true source of Taoism, and the exercises it practices are in line with the Dao. There are rumors in the world that there are five lucks and six qi. If you learn them, you can be at the same level as heaven and earth, and all laws can be understood. I don't know if it is true." It’s so miraculous, please ask Brother Tao to clarify my doubts.”
Chang Yunbai heard Pang Liang's praise and waved his hands repeatedly, "Senior brother, you are ridiculous. The foundation of Taoism is only to seek the Tao. There is no right or wrong source. And these exercises you mentioned are all legends in the world. Six The method of Qi still only exists in theory, and there is no formal cultivation method, but the method of operating the five elements has been passed down for a long time."
"Then I don't know which of the Five Elements techniques my brother is good at?"
"I was fortunate enough to be taught by my mentor, and learned the method of earth luck and the five directions of the altar. By the way, what kind of method did Senior Brother Pang learn?"
Pang Liang was startled, Tu Xing? In terms of attributes, he was held hostage.
"What I have learned are all ordinary things in Tianfu. Brother Taoist, you can take a guess."
"I see that Senior Brother Pang's face is rosy and delicate, but his hair is withered and gray. I guess he has practiced a technique that contains both murderous intent and vitality at the same time."
"Brother Taoist is knowledgeable and knowledgeable. What he said is absolutely correct. I practice Qingmu Shengsheng Jue, but it's a pity that I haven't mastered it yet. Otherwise, my hair can regain its luster."
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After having had enough wine and food, Zhang Qing showed his face and retreated from the crowd, leaving only himself and his two guests in the hall.
"Master Pangda, I wonder what your orders are for coming so late?"
Pang Liang picked up the wine glass and took a sip, and said: "There have been frequent bandits recently, which has made people in and outside the city panic. Many refugees have gathered at the gate of the city. How are General Zhang going to deal with it?"
Zhang Qingxian's hearty laughter couldn't hide it, "So that's what it is. I don't need your personal intervention. It's my duty to send troops to suppress bandits, but it's not my responsibility to resettle refugees. It's not my place to interfere, but I, the Zhang family, We must spend money and effort to open porridge shops at the gates of every city to fully assist in rescuing refugees."
"My lord, please don't blame me. If I want to send troops to suppress the bandits, I can't do it without the county governor's order."
"What? Do you still need the governor's order?" Pang Liang's voice immediately turned cold, and the pressure of the mysterious realm burst out, which was really terrifying. Everyone in the city doesn't know that the county guard is just a decoration and has never been able to control the powerful local families. To use the transfer order as a prevarication is no longer perfunctory, but contempt. No wonder Pang Liang is angry.
Zhang Qingxian knew that he was wrong, so he quickly apologized and said, "I am not just perfunctory. I really need a reasonable name, otherwise it will leave people with excuses. You also know that the powerful families and the county guards will not deal with it. I really can't." Fortunately, this time it held everyone back.”
Pang Liang raised his hand and rubbed his chin, his eyes flickered, and after a while he chuckled. These people were really ruthless and would not give the county guard any chance. The county guard wanted real power, and he couldn't control the army without the Zhang family, so he didn't dare to do anything to the Zhang family once he had the evidence, so he could only keep it in his hands and use it for reuse. Zhang Qingxian naturally knew that he just didn't want to cooperate with the county guard, so he needed a reasonable name that did not go through the county guard.
"That's easy to handle. There are practitioners among the bandits. This matter is within the jurisdiction of Tianfu Temple and can be directed beyond the level."
"Brother Chang Dao and I will go together tomorrow. We don't need many people, just a few hundred elite soldiers."
"Thank you very much, sir. I'd like to give you a drink." Zhang Qingxian raised his glass and drank it with Pang Liang. "I have three hundred elite soldiers at home who can accompany me to the battle."
Chang Yunbai, who had been silent until now, suddenly interrupted, "Do the soldiers have armor?"
As soon as Zhang Qingxian mentioned the matter of marching in the army, he immediately became energetic, "Of course there is, the Taoist priest may not know the situation of elites in the world. In my Zhang family, elite soldiers must not only be brave and proficient in bows and horses, but also be equipped with armor. There are three mates, two war horses, and accompanying grooms carrying supplies. Three hundred elite soldiers are the foundation-building monks. Without three or five, we can't even think of breaking through."
"Don't follow supplies. We want to win quickly. Everything else is a burden."
"Then I will have the soldiers wear leather armor and go into battle lightly."
"No, it must be fine iron armor. General Zhang doesn't know that those bandits are very organized in fighting and have sophisticated weapons, including crossbows. They should not be underestimated."
Zhang Qingxian nodded quickly in response. He still cared about this kind of thing. They were all elites trained by his family. Even if one soldier was injured, it would be a great loss to the Zhang family.
