Even in Yangzhou, a prosperous place in the south of the Yangtze River, I have never seen an iron-eating beast. Some people have heard of it, but if you really want to raise it, it will be too expensive. Fresh bamboo is needed every day, and even the children of aristocratic families cannot support it if they eat it in one day. Besides, this iron-eating beast has no abilities at all and can't do anything. Being cute is the number one thing. It's really too delicate and prohibitive.
This novel cute pet, walking on the street, is simply a dimensionality reduction blow. "Oh my god, what kind of animal is this? It's so cute."
"Bamboo, it eats bamboo. It eats something as hard as bamboo, but it is crunchy and crunchy. The teeth are really powerful, right? If it bites a person, with one bite, a piece of meat will be gone, and all the bones will be lost. Bite it into pieces."
"I remember there are records in ancient books that this is an iron-eating beast with black and white fur and a cute appearance. It eats copper and iron. However, I have never heard of people eating copper and iron. They all eat bamboo and like to live in bamboo forest areas. I followed When the caravan passed by a bamboo forest, we saw it. It was very big, almost like a bear. This one looked like a cub, too small. But it was really cute."
"I don't know how I caught such a small iron-eating beast. I heard someone say before that someone went to catch iron-eating beast cubs. Before they could steal them, they were chased into the sky by the parents of these iron-eating beasts. , that’s called cruelty.”
On the street, many people were looking for a novelty, and they had no resistance to Abao's appearance. The charm of a group favorite was fully revealed.
However, fortunately, the people in Yangzhou City were quite sensible and did not say that they wanted to surround him or even try to rob him. This was also related to the way Zhong Yan and Miao Miaomiao dressed up. They had extraordinary vision.
Some children from rich families actually wanted to see if they could buy Ah Bao, but after looking at the clothes on the two of them, their expressions changed suddenly, and they chose to leave without even speaking a word. Yangzhou is also a prosperous place. land. They are not a group of ignorant people. In fact, every kid from a rich family has been taught from the beginning what kind of people can be provoked and what kind of people should not be provoked. Many things can be distinguished from the clothes. Probably, if you look at the momentum, they are almost the same.
From the fabrics worn by Zhong Yan and the two men, many people who were very familiar with all kinds of brocades could not tell the difference. These people knew very well what this meant.
Even they had never heard of fabrics, and those that could be used were definitely either rich or expensive.
It doesn’t matter what kind of person it is, it’s not something anyone can mess with.
In addition, the iron-eating beast held in his arms is definitely not a mortal. If you ask such people about buying, they are not that stubborn.
For example, there are those dull-witted dandies in the storybook. It’s not that they don’t exist. It’s just that the dandy boys target targets who are not as good as themselves and are capable of being dandies. In fact, their brains are not bad. It’s just that their family background makes them, even if they are lying in bed. If you are peaceful, you can still have enough food and clothing, and live a life of wealth.
It doesn’t require any effort, so naturally you have to have some fun. But they are not fools, idiots.
To be a dandy, you must first develop a pair of precise moves. This is no joke.
Under this situation, Zhong Yan and Miao Miaomiao walked around in Yangzhou City for a long time in a relatively comfortable manner. I even found a dental shop and bought a quiet little villa in the city. It was cleaned by people, so you could move in casually with just your bags.
If you look carefully, you will find that the location of the other courtyard is close to the area where the senior officials of the Qinggang live.
Time quietly came to evening.
The night is getting darker, but the lights in Yangzhou City are brightly lit. Such a prosperous place never distinguishes between day and night. Many times, the prosperity officially begins when it gets dark. During the day, most people need to be busy with work and daily livelihood. Only at night do they have real free time and can arrange their lives as they please.
Painted boats on the river, casinos, brothels, and restaurants in prosperous places.
There was a constant flow of people. It makes people feel the prosperity of Jiangnan, and they can also appreciate what Yangzhou Shou Ma is. A land of fireworks, where there is an endless stream of people coming in and out. Many people were born and dressed in a way that meant they were either rich or noble. In ancient times, going in and out of brothels was called elegance and was not a big deal at all.
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Going together with friends is called exchanging feelings.
However, Zhong Yan did not want to understand the meaning of Yangzhou Shou Ma. He just sat quietly in the newly purchased courtyard while Miao Miaomiao took the teapot and brewed a pot of high-quality spiritual tea. Abao also hugged Zhong Yan's thigh and didn't let go, as if he wanted to hug him.
"Husband, what are we going to do next?" Miao Miaomiao asked curiously.
"I'm not doing anything, just inviting some people to have a good dream." Zhong Yan smiled, with an expression that seemed to be a smile but not a smile flashing in his eyes.
Not far from the courtyard where Zhong Yan was, there was a large house. The house is quite luxurious, with not only a rockery but also a garden and waterside pavilion in the backyard. There are hundreds of lanterns hanging everywhere, shining brightly everywhere.
This is the Nie family.
In the Nie family study room, you can see Nie Ping'an sitting with his father Nie Wufeng.
"Dad, after this trip, the child feels that the situation is not quite right. People on the Ming army are panicked. The soldiers in the army have already lost their morale. If a war is launched, how much fighting strength will be needed? Liang said, we, the Qing Gang, have to make early plans for the next step. Dad will make the decision whether to withdraw or stay."
Nie Pingan said in a deep voice.
"Well, the situation is not optimistic. I have met and talked with officials several times recently. They feel that with the natural danger of the Yangtze River and hundreds of thousands of troops guarding it, Nanming is absolutely safe. Nothing will happen, the slave establishment is just a matter of plundering, and then we will return to the outside of the customs as usual."
Nie Wufeng nodded and said slowly.
Nan Ming still maintains a relatively optimistic attitude. After all, the Ming Dynasty still has strength, and the number of troops on the surface is quite large. Now it depends on whether it can get what it wants, and those slaves will withdraw on their own.
"Jiannu has tasted the sweetness and discovered that the Ming Dynasty is weak and the army is weak. Now, I am afraid that they will not retreat easily. I am afraid that they will really change the dynasty. We, the Qing Gang, must make plans early. I think we should first form a team We have an elite gang, armed with armor and swords. Ready to respond to possible changes."
Nie Pingan continued, speaking his mind.
"Well, it is indeed necessary to form an elite gang. How did you do when I asked you to go to sea this time?"
Nie Wufeng nodded in agreement.
"This time I went to sea, according to my father's instructions, I have found three islands in the sea. Among them, two are suitable for habitation. They are very remote. I have already placed some basic supplies. As long as there are changes, I can evacuate there immediately. .When the time comes, we will still have no one to fear on the sea.”
Nie Pingan said quickly.
There was a strong sense of confidence in his voice.
In fact, the reason why he went out this time was to find a way out for the Qing Gang. Of course, the plan he should make should be as sufficient as possible.
"Okay, my son is doing things, so my father can rest assured."
Nie Wufeng nodded, very satisfied, and then said: "The chart we are going to must be kept secret and not leaked to the outside world as much as possible. If there is really a change, we can leave as soon as possible. Ming Dynasty, this ship, I'm afraid It’s going to sink.”
"It's just disgusting. How come we, the Han family men and hundreds of millions of people, are humiliated to this extent by the slaves? Thinking about it, I really can't accept it."
Nie Ping'an smashed his fist on the desk, his eyes flashing with reluctance.
He is a man of the world, and he still has a sense of the world in his chest, full of passion. "In the face of the general trend, we are just insignificant pawns. We can't change the overall situation. What can we do? If the people above don't think of a way, what can we do?"
Nie Wufeng shook his head and sighed.
To put it nicely, they are the bosses on the canal. To put it poorly, in the eyes of those in the official circles, they are just local snakes. If they are happy, they will treat you like a dish. If they are not happy, they will just crush you to death. Their status is not that high, they are just a bunch of idiots.
At this moment, suddenly, Nie Wufeng closed his eyes without any warning, and even snoring came from his nose, as if he fell into sleep all of a sudden.
"Dad, oh my, why do I feel so sleepy and want to sleep so much."
When Nie Ping'an saw it, he was shocked at first, and then felt that his eyes were as heavy as a thousand pounds. Then, he couldn't help but lie down on the desk and began to sleep soundly.
At this moment, many people around him fell into a deep sleep involuntarily. But this is obviously different from ordinary deep sleep.
Nie Ping'an only felt that after falling asleep, he was in a special state of half-dream and half-awake, and began to dream unconsciously.
This dream is very real.
In my dream, I could actually dream that every plant and tree in the entire city of Yangzhou was almost exactly the same as in my impression and memory, without any difference. Even the people in the city were living creatures. Every expression on his face was genuine and not fake at all. Nie Pingan was walking in the city at this moment.
"What's going on? Is this really a dream? Why is the dream so real? It has never happened before."
Nie Pingan said to himself in surprise. Erxiangxun
Just as he was surprised, the sound of gongs was heard on the street. There were shouts of terror.
"It's not good, it's not good, the front line has been lost, the defenders have surrendered, and the Jiannu army is coming towards our Yangzhou City. The war is coming. Everyone, run away."
"Jiannu has blocked thirteen bays of the canal, making it impossible to get out. Yangzhou City is in danger."
"It's over, everyone, go back, go home, go home. We will be fine. Even if there is a war, we will not attack ordinary people."
There were shouts and shouts in the streets and alleys.
