Huaiping Mansion, that is, Huaiping County Mansion, is not only the capital of Huaiping County, but also the economic and political center of the entire Huaizhou.
Although it is a prefecture, it has a vast territory and is located in the Huaiping Plain. In terms of area alone, it is comparable to an ordinary small county.
As the transportation hub of the whole state, this place is connected to the official road stations that extend in all directions, and it is located just on the main road of the Taihuai River. You can go directly to Taizhou by boat, so the river trade is also extremely prosperous.
If you are on the famous Taihuai Ferry, it is said that you can see a real scene of hundreds of boats competing against each other and thousands of sails working together.
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The clouds are light and the wind is gentle, and the blue sky is as clear as water.
Straddle moo, straddle moo.
A regular machine noise mixed with strange cow noises echoed above the official road.
Looking from a distance, I saw a green-black carriage that looked like a small house, covered with iron armor, speeding along the spacious official road.
The cart was not pulled by a horse, but by an ox beast called the Mangshan Ox. It was not generally huge in size, with a height of three to four meters. It had three horns, its body was pitch black, and its tail resembled a snake's tail. The force was so strong that the carriage flew up.
The neat and spacious official road has also been renovated and paved with something like a track. The carriage wheels run on it and there is very little rumble sound. Therefore, dragged by Mangshan oxen, the speed is much faster than ordinary carriages.
"It's obviously a simple ox-drawn cart, just like the ox-carts in my hometown. Why are the ox-carts in this county so fast? Is it because the black ox is stronger than the old scalpers I raise?"
Wang Shouyi sat upright on the wooden chair, placing his hands steadily on his knees, not squinting, but occasionally looking out of the car window with his peripheral vision, marveling in his heart.
He comes from Huaiping County, Yuan'an County... a small village under it.
My father's generation has always made a living by farming, and since I grew up in the soil, my original life was naturally not comfortable.
However, the brothers of his father's generation were born with good luck. Once when they went into the mountains to collect medicine, they happened to encounter fierce beasts fighting each other. They became fishermen and picked up the corpses of two blind bears and returned to the village.
The family, by paying the grain tax, donated the animal carcasses to Liu Bapi in the village. Taking this opportunity, they got some benefits. When they carried out the decree to rebuild the spiritual fields, they allocated several fertile fields and added With various tax cuts, life is fine.
Not surprisingly, in a few years, when the family has a stronger foundation, they will be able to find a mother-in-law. She may not be beautiful, but she will definitely be strong and can help the family.
In the future, if you give birth to a few fat boys and drag them up, you will have a family with three generations living under the same roof. It will just be a normal life.
Thinking about it this way, it's actually not bad...
But Wang Shouyi was unwilling to accept it.
As the strongest young man in the village, he has been very strong since he was a child. He has a supernatural power. He can overturn a pig at the age of fourteen or fifteen. Every time he goes up the mountain, he can catch at least two rabbits and take them home.
Thanks to a unique encounter, he learned a few Sanshou moves from an old Taoist priest in the Chenghuang Temple, and his skills became even better.
Now three or five big men can't get in. After that, it only took three months to achieve the goal of unblocking the muscles, which made the old Taoist priests call him a genius.
Because of this, not only this village, but also matchmakers from several nearby villages came one after another, almost breaking the threshold, and even threatened to get a wife without any gift. In the eyes of the singles in the village, it was just a dream.
Even the old mother at home was very relieved and began to clean up the house in preparation for welcoming her daughter-in-law.
But in the end he refused.
Compared to peaceful farming, Wang Shouyi was even more fascinated by the loess land where he could see the scene thirty years later at a glance, the breath of wilderness, and the loyal rivers and lakes.
Therefore, he ignored the dissuasion from his family and even had a big quarrel with his old father. He stubbornly took some savings and set out for Huaiping, where he visited a martial arts school and practiced martial arts, determined to do something big!
At the speed of Mercedes-Benz, he looked at the mountains on both sides of the official road, which were getting smaller and smaller, and felt excited and uneasy in his heart.
We know we are entering the Huaiping Plain.
Going all the way north, you can reach Huaiping City, the real core of Huaizhou.
At this time, along the endless official road, you can even vaguely see the shadow of a magnificent and majestic city, sitting majestically and solemnly on the other side of the sky.
He took a deep breath and inadvertently glanced at the other passengers in the car.
There are warriors wearing martial arts shorts and muscular bodies, there are walking businessmen with exquisite clothes and steady faces, and there are also young warriors and girls with arrogance who talk loudly from time to time, and they don't understand what they are talking about.
Of course, there are more farmers like him in commoners who are determined to find a living in the county. After all, as the capital, even if they work hard, they can still make more money than farming in their hometown.
However, most of these people had their heads lowered and behaved in a reserved manner. At first glance, they looked like they were from the countryside.
Wang Shouyi, who was a little nervous at first, was relieved unconsciously when he saw this.
He was wearing a smart outfit, had short hair, was tall, and had bulging muscles. He looked nothing like these people!
Thinking of this, he began to imitate those chic rangers, relaxed slightly, unintentionally pulled open his clothes, revealing his strong pectoralis major muscles, shook his head, and looked around.
"Are you going to Huaiping too?"
At this moment, a voice suddenly appeared next to him, almost startling Wang Shouyi,
"Yes, in the past few years... I have been living outside and haven't been home for a long time. I didn't expect such a big change... Brother, are you the same?"
He said in a pretentious manner, deliberately or inadvertently showing that he was a local and had a foothold. Finally, he asked a question to take the initiative.
Only then did he look at the man talking next to him.
He has a bald head, and although his brows and eyes have a calm expression, his angular face is powerful without being angry.
Wearing a black robe, although the style is old, the materials used are extraordinary at first glance. Although the body is covered to some extent, it cannot hide his burly figure. At first glance, he is a tyrannical person. He is really on the edge of a knife. The guy who licks blood.
Although he also sits upright, his temperament is simply not comparable to that of a fake like him...
After observing the crowd around him and subconsciously making room for them, Wang Shouyi came to this conclusion.
It's just that such a vicious person, why would he talk to me for nothing? Is it because his posture is too arrogant?
Slowly, he put his legs together, put his hands on his knees again, put his clothes back on, and returned to his previous appearance.
"I'm not. My hometown is far away. I heard that Huaiping is the capital of martial arts in Huaizhou, so I came here specifically to learn martial arts."
The one who spoke was naturally Lin Mo.
After he explained the Lin family's affairs and left a letter to Lin Yuantian and others, he set out on his own and headed for the Lingtai Sect.
During this period, traveling in the wild was easy. With his current strength, in the mountains and forests that seemed dangerous to ordinary people, without going to the depths of the mountains, it was basically like walking on flat ground. It only took him less than half a month to reach Huaiping.
After leaving the forest, he followed the crowd and boarded this strange-looking ox-armored cart that even gave him a sense of familiarity.
'Are they also from outside the country, coming to practice martial arts? '
Wang Shouyi instantly found a sense of belonging in the strong man next to him, and even overcame the fear and fear in his heart.
Because he is also from out of town! And he also came to learn martial arts!
There is no difference between the two!
Thinking of this, this simple man who was over two meters tall couldn't help but laugh, and his tone became a little excited:
"Yes, Huaiping is a really big city. In the entire Huaizhou, martial arts is the most prosperous. I heard that there are martial arts schools all over the place, and there are even many major sects."
He sighed with emotion, his words full of longing. After he finished speaking, he realized that he had made a mistake. His face suddenly became hot and he lowered his head in embarrassment.
But what he didn't expect was that the strong man in front of him didn't seem to hear the flaw in his words, and instead nodded with deep understanding.
"This is natural. You must know that the two top powers in Huaizhou, Qianshan Sect and Lingtai Sect, are both located in Huaiping. This is not a holy land of martial arts. How else can it be?" At this time, another man in the same carriage Passengers also chimed in.
"However, although there are many major sects and strong inheritances, the corresponding requirements are also strict. Most of them require disciples who have been trained since childhood. It is difficult to get in halfway. Not only do you have to check the foundation and pay attention to character, but you also have to be truly talented. OK,
Therefore, after entering the city, don't aim too high and go directly to those powerful sects, which is a waste of time and effort with no results. Finally, find some sect's annex, slowly advance through the ranks, and reach a certain level, and you can also get subsidies from the Yanwu Division. "
Seeing Lin Mo's extraordinary temperament, the man thought about it and reminded him again.
"Doesn't that mean you don't have to spend money to practice martial arts? What a good thing!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Shouyi on the side widened his eyes and couldn't help but scream.
You must know that he doesn't have much money, and there are no forest rabbits for him to hunt in Huaiping, so he is ready to do half-work and half-martial arts.
I didn't expect to get such good news in the car. It was really exciting.
He quickly came forward and asked:
"Brother, what kind of thing is this martial arts performance, and how much is the subsidy? How can we get it when we go to the city?"
He asked three questions in a row, which immediately confused the speaker.
Only then did Lin Mo take a serious look at the person sitting across from him.
This man is young and very young, only in his early twenties, wearing a white shirt, with an ordinary face, unremarkable, but his eyes are extremely bright. Although he speaks calmly, his facial features cannot hide his arrogance.
He should be a member of the family who has never been severely beaten.
At this time, the man came back to his senses, glanced at Lin Mo, then at Wang Shouyi, who looked eager, and at the people in the carriage who were attracted by the shouts. He felt a little embarrassed, but still whispered:
"The Performing Martial Arts Department is an organization set up by the Great Zhou Dynasty in recent years. It is only to further promote martial arts. As long as you are of high level and go to the door for verification and inspection, and there is no evidence of committing a crime, you can get it.
But in the end, it is just to enhance the martial arts atmosphere among the people. Therefore, the symbolic meaning of the subsidy is greater than the actual meaning. If you want to rely on it for daily practice, it is not enough.
It's usually right next to the city lord's palace. It's very conspicuous and you can find it as soon as you go there.
A kind reminder, martial arts requires more resources as you go further. If you go to Huaiping, when you get off the bus, there will be many people dragging you into some gang hall.
At that time, no matter how good the other party's verbal promise is, don't agree easily or follow suit.
If you want to practice martial arts, it is best to find a formal martial arts hall registered with the Yamen, or a sect annex. "
The man spoke emphatically to Wang Shouyi.
Naturally, he saw his true identity. Although he was tall, he was just like an embroidered pillow, with little traces of martial arts.
On the contrary, this person in front of me...
Ma Tianbao looked at Lin Mo, who was wearing a black robe across from him, and his heart skipped a beat. He had an indescribable feeling, just like when he was facing an elder in the clan. This was why he answered the call.
"In short, when you get to the county, there are always more opportunities and resources than the outside world. Just like the armored ox cart we are riding in, developed by public losers, it can travel thousands of miles a day. How can people in other places imagine it?
I heard that the Ministry of Industry is planning to connect the main roads around the county. By then, transportation will be more convenient. What do you think, Master? "
"Um?……"
Lin Mo was startled, and when he looked at Ma Tianbao's gaze, he realized that he was asking himself.
He subconsciously touched his bald head, smiled and nodded,
"The road to martial arts is difficult and difficult, but as long as you persevere and train three times in the winter and three times in the summer, you will definitely be able to get ahead. And in a holy place of martial arts like Huaiping, you will definitely be faster. The key is to see yourself."
"Then...what should I do then?"
This young man who walked out of the mountain village felt a little confused after his mood rose and he asked unconsciously.
The man smiled and said, "If I were you, I would join a martial arts school or other academy in the early stage and practice to a certain level. Then there will be many ways to earn resources. If you don't want to kill, you can work as a guardian for the rich clan. Or provide enlightenment to those martial arts boys. Generally speaking, there is no danger. The higher you enter the power level, the better the treatment.
If you have a strong sense of combat, then go take on missions from the faction, or go out hunting, etc.
By the way, I heard that the imperial court has recently issued more official tasks, and the treatment is also good. You can give it a try when the time comes. "
After saying that, he looked at Lin Mo inadvertently,
"My name is Ma Tianbao. May I ask the master's name?"
Lin Mo thought for a while, shook his head and smiled, "I'm not a monk, just call me Lin Mo."
"It's Ma who was abrupt..." Ma Tianbao suddenly felt embarrassed.
The main reason was that Lin Mo had a bald head, a serious face, and an upright posture, which made him think he was a monk.
After this misunderstanding, the atmosphere became much more harmonious.
Lin Mo took the opportunity to inadvertently ask a lot of questions and get a preliminary understanding of Huaiping.
For example, in Huaiping, a huge city, dragons and snakes are mixed together, and there are many forces, but overall it can be divided into "one army, two sects, six families and thirteen factions".
The first army among them naturally refers to Zhou Shengjun.
As the capital of a state, the Great Zhou Dynasty is extremely powerful here. Not only are there the rumored Yin Army gathering military formations, but there are also powerful iron-blooded military leaders suppressing one side.
As for the two sects, they are Qianshan Sect and Lingtai Sect. Both of them have been in power for thousands of years. They have profound foundations and have quite a reputation even in other states.
The Six Families and Thirteen Factions are lower-level forces.
But even the weakest one has a master standing by.
Lin Mo couldn't help but sigh. It was worthy of being a county government. This was simply a bigger stage, with a county or even a state as its stage.
He listened and expressed his own opinions.
There was the strange sound of striding and mooing in my ears, mixed with a few muffled snorts, and I was thinking about how to get to Lingtai Sect.
You must know that the real Lingtai Sect's mountain gate is not in Huaiping City, but in the Lingtai Mountains on its east side. Ordinary people really don't know where it is.
"Brother Lin, after arriving in Huaiping, I wonder where you will go to practice martial arts?"
Ma Tianbao, who was sitting across from him, took out a bottle of home-brewed Linggu wine that he claimed had been brewing for decades, filled three glasses, and chuckled.
"For now..."
Lin Mo shook his head and was about to answer, but suddenly his eyes narrowed and he looked out the window.
Roar!
The next moment, a shocking beast roar came from the distance.
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