Soon, there were beauties accompanying him before, but now only Zhao Mingyuan was on the road alone.
However, although Fang Zetao did not intend to support Zhao Mingyuan's struggle for hegemony, his gratitude was not just verbal.
Jingling and Pegasus Ranch are not far apart. The two are at odds with each other and are an offensive and defensive alliance.
Therefore, after Fang Zetao knew that Zhao Mingyuan was going to Pegasus Ranch next, he immediately wrote a letter of recommendation to Shang Xiuxun, the owner of Pegasus Ranch.
The letter was written in front of Zhao Mingyuan, and the content stated that Zhao Mingyuan was his best friend and was very kind to him, and hoped that Pegasus Ranch would treat him well.
Obviously, Fang Zetao had already guessed what Zhao Mingyuan was going to do at Pegasus Ranch.
The war horses produced by the Pegasus Ranch are the same as the weapons of the Dongming Sect, which are coveted by all forces in troubled times.
Zhao Mingyuan's trip is obviously to buy war horses. Of course, he will definitely try to win over Pegasus Ranch to gain support.
Therefore, Fang Zetao's letter can be considered to have some weight, and Zhao Mingyuan finally gained not nothing.
As for inviting Zhao Mingyuan to Duba Villa, Fang Zetao didn't even mention it.
He was afraid that Zhao Mingyuan would take what he said in the scene as true and suddenly agree, which would make him unhappy.
Therefore, Fang Zetao wants to nip all possibilities in the cradle and keep Zhao Mingyuan as far away from Huanwan as possible.
Pegasus Ranch is in the southwest of Jingling County. The distance between the two is only a few dozen miles. Zhao Mingyuan arrived in front of Pegasus Ranch that afternoon.
The climate here is mild, the soil is fertile, and the products are abundant. Even the grass that grows here seems to be particularly rich. It is a natural high-quality pasture.
The terrain here is also extremely dangerous, making it easy to defend but difficult to attack. Surrounded by mountains on all sides, it encloses more than ten square miles of fertile fields. There are only two east and west gorges for entry and exit, forming a natural barrier for the pasture.
There is a tower at the exit of the gorge. In front of the building, a tunnel three feet wide and five feet deep is dug across the mouth of the gorge. The bottom is covered with spikes. All entrances and exits must be made through the suspension bridge, which makes it difficult for ten thousand people to cross even if one person is at the gate.
Shang Xiong, the first generation owner of Pegasus Ranch, was a military officer and knew that having a big fist is the last word. So he encouraged his tribesmen to study martial arts and promote martial arts.
Therefore, everyone in Pegasus Ranch is brave and good at fighting, without fear of bandits and gangsters, and has become a force that can protect the safety of the place.
This also won the respect of the residents of nearby towns, which is somewhat similar to the effect that Domination Villa had on Jingling.
The Pegasus Ranch was heavily guarded, and the guards on the tower saw Zhao Mingyuan's arrival from a distance. Immediately, a group of elite riders came out of the city, crossed the suspension bridge, and galloped towards Zhao Mingyuan.
These dozen people were all dressed in black, with a Pegasus with wings embroidered on their lapels, and a rare horse on their crotch.
As expected of Pegasus Ranch, not only are the horses excellent, but the cavalry are also extremely sophisticated. Zhao Mingyuan can tell at a glance that these are rare elite cavalry.
This small group of fine cavalry came to Zhao Mingyuan and reined in their horses to slow down and stopped about ten feet in front of Zhao Mingyuan.
Seeing Zhao Mingyuan coming towards the Pegasus Ranch alone with only a sword, and dressed gorgeously, he didn't look like he had any malicious intent, but more like a wealthy man from the world who came to buy horses.
They had met many such people, so they were not rude and only asked about Zhao Mingyuan's identity.
Of course, Zhao Mingyuan only saw the dozen or so of them holding their hands on their swords, and it was obvious that they had not relaxed their vigilance at all.
Zhao Mingyuan just said that he came to Pegasus Ranch to buy horses, and handed over Fang Zetao's letter of recommendation.
As soon as they heard that he was Fang Zetao's friend, Pegasus Ranch felt relieved. When he saw the letter in Zhao Mingyuan's hand, he was even more shocked.
Only then did they realize that the person facing them was the already world-famous Zhao Mingyuan, the third leader of Wagang Village.
Nowadays, Zhao Mingyuan is known to everyone. He is no longer the young man who was just starting out, and no one dares to look down upon him.
Knowing that the person coming was Zhao Mengyuan, they did not dare to hesitate at all even though their identity had not yet been confirmed. He immediately sent someone to summon Zhao Mingyuan and asked him to come in.
Obviously, even if Zhao Mingyuan's identity could not be determined, if only one person entered, they were still full of confidence and believed that Zhao Mingyuan could not cause such great damage.
It seems that many years of stable life have made the people at Pegasus Ranch develop an arrogant temperament, and they have already relaxed their vigilance.
The message from Pegasus Ranch was very fast. Zhao Mingyuan had just entered the city and before he reached the inner fort, he saw a group of people waiting in front of the inner fort from a distance.
Zhao Mingyuan saw that the leader was a well-groomed woman. If he guessed correctly, she was Shang Xiuxun, the owner of Pegasus Ranch and one of the five beauties of the Tang Dynasty.
I saw her beautiful black hair pouring down on her sharp shoulders like two small waterfalls, which was unusually beautiful.
The elegant outfit highlights her outstanding face and tanned and shiny delicate skin, exuding scorching youth and enviable health.
Her pair of beautiful eyes are deep and unpredictable, and her thick eyelashes add to her sense of mystery.
From the perspective of people of the time, Shang Xiuxun had some flaws. That is, her skin is not fair enough and does not meet the aesthetic standards of today's world.
But from a modern perspective, Zhao Mingyuan is such a sporty beauty!
It is obviously because of horse riding all year round that he has exposed his wheat-colored skin.
But Shang Xiuxun looked full of energy in a strong suit, with tight and elastic lines, and graceful figure. She was the most perfect beauty Zhao Mingyuan had ever seen.
Zhao Mingyuan's eyes were as bright as lightning, and the inspection passed by in a flash, and no one noticed his gaffe.
Shang Xiuxun on the opposite side also looked normal and extended a warm welcome to him. No one saw anything unusual in it.
But the bright red color on the tip of Shang Xiuxun's ears quietly revealed her thoughts.
It turned out that she had already seen all Zhao Mingyuan's observations.
Most girls are very keen on men's gaze, let alone a martial arts master like her?
She just didn't show it.
Soon everyone at Pegasus Ranch invited Zhao Mingyuan into the reception hall. After some introductions, Zhao Mingyuan also revealed his purpose.
Of course I'm here to purchase war horses.
These are also expected by everyone at Pegasus Ranch.
Naturally, Pegasus Ranch did not refuse Zhao Mingyuan's request to purchase war horses. However, the specific number and price still need to be negotiated slowly.
After all, the war horses at Pegasus Ranch are not cheap, and Zhao Mingyuan even asked for thousands of them.
This is a big deal, so Pegasus Ranch must be cautious and cannot make a decision immediately.
It is normal for such a big deal to take time to negotiate.
It was already dinner time. Facing a distinguished guest like Zhao Mingyuan, Pegasus Ranch naturally had to host a banquet.
Zhao Mingyuan also saw the world-famous beauty of Tang Dynasty's Shuanglong, and Shang Xiuxun tasted the delicious food.
I saw Shang Xiuxun pick up a piece with chopsticks and put it into her plump lips. She carefully took a bite with her neat, snow-white teeth that perfectly contrasted with her skin color. She frowned lightly. Chew it.
Zhao Mingyuan looked at the barely perceptible movements of her cheeks, but it was not until her movements disappeared for a while that he seemed to notice Zhao Mingyuan looking at her, and then he suddenly took a big bite with embarrassment and chewed it happily. The expression of the eating phase is extremely moving.
With Shang Xiuxun, a foodie, she hired all the chefs at Pegasus Ranch with huge sums of money. The delicacies on the table are all carefully prepared, fragrant and delicious, with complete colors and flavors.
With the beauty's delicate eating posture in front of him, Zhao Mingyuan felt that the beauty was even more delicious, and the food seemed to be extremely sweet, and he was very satisfied.
Seeing Zhao Mingyuan eating like this regardless of his image, Shang Xiuxun felt a lot more friendly and smiled at Zhao Mingyuan.
This smile is obviously completely different from the formulaic business-like smile before. It is much more sincere, more beautiful, and even more heartwarming.
Probably in the heart of a foodie, only the same foodie can make her really like it.
After the dinner, Shang Xiuxun only said a few words to Zhao Mingyuan and asked him to have a good rest. You can go to the ranch tomorrow to have a look. How about the war horses in their Pegasus Ranch?
And they need to carefully consider Zhao Mingyuan's request.
This is also normal. Just like the Dongming Sect, the output of their war horses is also limited, and they must carefully consider which force they want to sell to.
Moreover, the situation between Pegasus Ranch and Dongming Sect is somewhat different.
The Dongming Sect is alone overseas and wants to be freer.
The same cannot be said for Pegasus Ranch. It is located inland and it is more difficult to remain neutral. Perhaps before the world situation finally determines the winner, it may already be surrounded by a certain force.
If the performance is inappropriate and any force is offended, it may cause destruction.
Therefore, more caution is required.
For example, if they entertain Zhao Mingyuan today, he will be dissatisfied. Even if it was just a normal transaction, selling the war horse to Zhao Mingyuan. Maybe he thinks the price is too expensive, and he may cause trouble for them after he unifies the world in the future.
When the time comes, it will be people who work as swordsmen, and I who work as fish and meat. There is not much they can do.
But now the situation in the world is complicated and confusing, and no one knows which force will win in the end.
If you rashly defect to one of them, if your bet is wrong, it will most likely bring disaster to Pegasus Ranch.
It has been more than a hundred years since Pegasus Ranch was built, and it has always strictly adhered to a neutral stance. Only then can we be able to make ends meet in troubled times and remain as stable as a mountain for many years.
However, since Yang Guang's death, the world has changed faster and faster. The chaos in the world has begun to take shape. After a great melee, a strong dynasty will inevitably be born.
If Pegasus Ranch wants to stay out of the situation, it may no longer be possible.
Shang Xiuxun rubbed his temples with a headache and asked for dessert after the meal.
The only thing we can't live up to is the delicious food. As for those troublesome things, let's talk about it tomorrow.
(End of chapter)
