C25

Although it was already the beginning of spring, Jizhou was still cold. The cold wind still raged in the fields, without the slightest hint of spring. The sun only made the mountains gray and yellow, the houses and trees that were embedded in them, the hills and ravines at the foot of the mountain, and even the people and animals. Looking around, everything looked blurred, like a series of misplaced photos in black and white with minimal contrast.

Yang Lin's horse selling team became a scene in the black and white photo, with over eight thousand people walking on the ancient road. Although they were all mounted on horses, they did not gallop at full speed. After all, they were on a long journey, and if they overran their horses, it would not be worth it.

"Big brother Yang Lin, the willow trees in our Henan Province should have sprouts now, but look at the branches in Jizhou!"

"Hur hur, this is what's called the South Country's early spring break."

Along the way, Yang Lin chatted with Dian Wei, Xu Zhu, Pan Feng, Pan Feng, and the others as they walked. They didn't expect that this Big Brother Yang would not only have extraordinary strength and powerful martial arts, but also vast knowledge. This had indeed greatly increased their knowledge.

"Master, a team of cavalry and two prisoners are behind us."

Just as they were deep in conversation, Yang Bao, who was in charge of holding the line, rushed forward to report to Yang Lin about the situation. Yang Lin and his brothers pulled their horses and went to the side, allowing the group to go in first. They stayed behind to see what was going on with the cavalry.

As expected, there was a group of cavalrymen following behind them, maintaining a certain distance from them. They followed at a moderate pace. However, when the group of riders saw that Yang Lin and the rest had stopped, they did not hesitate and followed along.

There were about two hundred cavalry soldiers, all dressed in armor, their weapons were bright, and they wielded Anping County soldiers Banner s, the entire troop seemed to be in high spirits. Especially the horses that they were riding on, they were much taller and more orderly than Yang Lin's team.

Just as Yang Lin praised them, two tall generals ran out from the group and galloped towards Yang Lin and the rest. Not long later, the two generals arrived in front of Yang Lin and the others. The two generals cupped their fists and bowed towards Yang Lingong.

"We are the Anping County soldiers, may I ask who you are …"

"We are the The soldiers of the prefectural city of Zhuang, my name is Yang Lin, and this is Dian Wei, Xu Zhu, Pan Feng, Pan Feng, Yu She. "May I ask who you are …"

"I am Yan Liang, this is Wen Chou. Where are you guys going? "

"Ah …" Yan Liang... Wen Chou... "

"Yes, why? You know of us? "

"Hur hur, I've heard of it."

No wonder he was so mighty, it was actually the two of you! Yang Lin couldn't help but size them up carefully. and Wen Chou were both eight feet tall, with a large and sturdy appearance and an imposing manner. Both of them were around twenty years old, but they looked strong and strong. Their fists were like hammers.

Yan Liang had a standard square face, with thick black eyebrows and a pair of bright and spirited eyes that flickered with sternness. Wen Chou, on the other hand, had a long face, and under a pair of thick black brows, a pair of large eyes glimmered with light.

"Excuse me, where are you going?"

"We are going to the Youzhou to buy horses for the prefectural city of Zhuang." Where are you guys going? "

"We were ordered to capture two fugitives and take them to Anping County."

"Oh, fugitive? Can we know who it is? "

"Sure, they are Taishan County's Cang Ba and his father."

"Oh, so that's how it is."

Yang Lin couldn't help but reveal a trace of joy in his heart. The heavens truly have eyes, to let me meet three heroes, these are all first-class generals. But how was he going to get them? That Cang Ba was easy to deal with, it was fine as long as they could think of a way to save him, but Yan Liang and Wen Chou were County Officer General, how could they be fooled?

"We just happened to pass by Anping County, so we're on the same road as you. Can we go together with you?"

"Sure, you guys go ahead. We'll follow behind."

"Hehe, my two brothers, you two are acting out of place. I have heard that you two are heroic men, and we like to make friends with the Hero and hero. My two brothers, would you mind coming with us to Anping County for a glass of water and a glass of wine? "

"Yes. We also like to make friends with all the Hero and hero in the world and when we come to An Ping County, we will be the host here to invite you all over. "

"Heh heh, there's no need for that. Let's go."

Since they were both soldiers, Yan Liang and Wen Chou felt more at ease. The Banner in front of them reassured them even more as they escorted Cang Ba and his father, walking together with Yang Lin and the others. As they walked, they continued to chat, and not long later, they reached Cang Ba.

It turned out that Cang Ba was from Taishan County and Hua County. Zang Ba's father, Zang Gu, was a small official in charge of managing the prison in the county. After hearing the news, the eighteen year old Zang Ba was extremely furious. He gathered a dozen of his best friends to chase after him and captured his father on the western mountain path of Fei County.

Zang Ba was eight feet tall, and his build was huge and valiant. At that time, there were more than a hundred soldiers escorting him, but none of them dared to stop him. All of them held their heads and ran for their lives. Zang Ba and his father did not dare to return to Hua County, so they had no choice but to immigrate to Jizhou's An Ping County. Unfortunately, they were snitch on, which was why Yan Liang and Wen Chou led their troops to capture the father and son duo. In the end, Yan Liang and Wen Chou fought a huge battle with Cang Ba for dozens of rounds before they were finally caught.

By the time Yang Lin and the others reached the Xindu City, the sun had almost set behind the Xishan. Yan Liang and Wen Chou passionately invited them into the city for a drink. Yang Lin wished for nothing more than that. Even if Yan Liang and Wen Chou did not invite him, he would invite Yan Liang and Wen Chou too.

"Lei Shu, set up camp outside the city. We will accompany Yan Liang and the two brothers Wen Chou in a trip to the city."

Yang Lin reported to Yang Lei and called for Dian Wei, Xu Zhu, Pan Feng, Yu She, Chen Ze, He Yi, He Man, Liu Pi, Gong Dou, Gong Dou and the others to follow him into the Xindu City. When they went along the road, they didn't forget to have He Yi and He Man bring the money with them, afraid that they would have to gamble again later.

When they entered the Xindu City door, the guards at the door saw that Yan Liang, Wen Chou and the group had returned, they immediately went up and greeted them passionately. Seems like the prestige of Yan Liang and his group was rather high, they did not even check on them, and were able to let them in without looking. Yang Lin could not help but think of a question.

"Brother Yan Liang, brother Wen Chou, when we finish drinking, the city gates will definitely be closed. How will we leave the city?"

"Don't worry, I'll greet them. When the time comes, don't hesitate to come. They will not make things difficult for you."

"Hur hur, that's good."

Yan Liang called over a city general named Pengqiao and introduced them to him. He said that they would be out of the city at night. The Pengqiao immediately smiled and agreed, saying that she could open the gates at any time. Yang Lin indicated towards He Yi, who immediately took out a few hundred gold and stuffed it into his hands.

"Thank you, my lords. The hundred generals, if there's anything you need in the future, just tell them. "

From the title that the city guard general called Pengqiao, Yang Lin knew that this Yan Liang and his group of people were only hundred generals or just soldiers. The soldiers respected them but because of their strong martial arts, they were even more determined to lure them away.

"Let's go into the city."

Xindu City was indeed a capital at the state and county levels. The streets were bustling with pedestrians, with shops lined up one after the other, with all kinds of goods dazzling in the eyes of the people. Laughter and yells rose and fell, a bustling scene. There were cloth sellers, food sellers, blacksmiths, weavers, everything. Even the fortune-telling and writing business was exceptionally good.

However, as everywhere, the difference between high and low was just as clear. Noble, wealthy lords and young masters in expensive fur coats, with their servants running about the streets, while homeless refugees and beggars beg along the streets with broken bowls in their hands.

Yan Liang and Wen Chou brought the county soldiers to take Cang Ba father and son pair to the dungeon in the taiwai. After completing the procedures for handing in the prisoners to the prison head, they divided the county soldiers up and sent them back to the camp. Yan Liang and Wen Chou walked over, and revealed a rare smile.

"Brothers, if we want to eat and gamble, we will go to the Lai Yue Tower. There is a tavern on the first floor and a casino on the second floor. All the rich people in Xindu City like to eat and drink and gamble there. If anyone wants to listen to music or drink wine, they have to go to the Lovesick Pavilion, where the girls are the most lively. "Tell me, where are we going?"

"Let's go to the Lai Yue Restaurant."

Yang Lin did not want to bring his brothers to a place like that. Just by hearing the name, he knew that the Lovesick Pavilion was a romantic place, he definitely could not lose his image in front of his brothers. Although he liked beauties, he liked beauties from rich families and he was not interested in girls from that kind of occasion.

"Alright, let's go."

Yang Lin, who was used to living in cities, was not really interested in the prosperity of Xindu City. He was just accompanying Yan Liang and Wen Chou. The group of people led their horses as they slowly strolled down the street. However, they attracted the attention of the passers-by. It was no wonder why the ten over people walking in a row were all so tall, mighty and domineering. Even the Jizhou's soldiers and Anping County soldiers s would find it difficult to find so many of these neatly arranged large figures.

They slowly made their way to the Lai Yue Restaurant. As expected, it was not a simple luxury. Raising their heads, they saw 12 front rooms facing the street. The lobby, the grand entrance, the round arched windows, and the stone building around the corner all gave off a dignified feeling. Although it was only three stories high, it was luxurious and resplendent.

Entering the shop, Yang Lin could not help but be shocked, it turned out that the hall was already packed full of people, some were drinking, some were laughing, and some were chattering. There seemed to be some customers standing around, the waiter was rushing over politely, and immediately smiled apologetically at Yang Lin.

"Various Guest, please wait a moment. A table is almost ready. I am truly sorry."

"How is it? Can't wait."

"Wait, isn't it just for a moment? We don't have anything to do with it anyway. "

It was possible that Chen Ze had taken a fancy to this place and insisted on waiting. Yang Lin and the others could only follow the waiter to a place to sit and drink some water. Yang Lin originally thought that only modern people would have the chance to wait for food to come.

That waiter really wasn't speaking nonsense. Not long after, he made space for them at a table. Only then did he come over to lead them over. As they sat down in the hall, the other guests kept looking back at them. Sigh, it was too eye-catching.

"There are only twelve of us. Pick the best dishes and wine to serve."

Yan Liang waved his hand heroically towards the waiter, chasing him out. The twelve of them gathered around as they chatted and laughed, waiting for the food and wine to be served. There were no mahjong or poker games at this time, so they could only chat and wait.

"The food and drinks are here."

After waiting for an unknown amount of time, the inn's waiter finally brought up the dishes and wine, and at this time, Yang Lin seemed to hear everyone's stomach already growling. The waiter was quite tactful. He quickly forced a smile and poured wine for them.

"Guest, please enjoy."

"Brothers, please."

Yan Liang and Wen Chou took the lead and raised their wine cup, indicating everyone to drink. However, just as everyone was about to raise their wine glasses and start drinking, two Young people s suddenly barged in from outside the hotel. Seeing that, Yan Liang and Wen Chou immediately put down the wine cup in their hands and stood up.

"Greetings, milords."

The two Young people s unintentionally glanced at Yan Liang, Wen Chou, and the others, and turned to look at Yang Lin and the others. Just then, the waiter of the hotel ran up and bowed to please the two Young people s.

"Young Masters, I am so sorry, but there are no seats left. Why don't the two of you wait a moment? "

"Masters, if you don't mind, why don't you drink with us? These people are our good brothers, they are the generals of the The soldiers of the prefectural city of Zhuang. "

Yan Liang and Wen Chou immediately invited the two Young people s to take a seat, but the two Young people s did not seem to be willing and revealed looks of disdain. However, the inn's waiter apologized over and over again. Only then did the two of them reluctantly nod towards Yan Liang and Wen Chou, and followed them over.

"Brothers, this is the young master of the An Ping County's Lord Taishang. He is also the high-ranking officer of our Anping County soldiers, the Royal Elder. This is the young master of the Xin Du County Magistrate, Lord Liu Hui."

Yan Liang and Wen Chou introduced Yang Lin and the others, but those two Young people only listened without any reaction. Only when he heard the introduction of Chen Ze and saw that the other party was also a young master of the Lord Taishang, did he raise his head and look at Chen Ze.

Just a moment ago, Yan Liang and Wen Chou had bowed and allowed Yang Lin and Chen Ze to sit at the seat of honor. Now that the two Young people s were here, Yang Lin took the initiative to give up first place, even giving up Chen Ze. Yang Lin did not expect that those two Young people s would not even say a word of courtesy as they sat down on the ground.

"What two arrogant clowns!"

Seeing the two of them being so arrogant, Yang Lin sneered in his heart and scolded them on the inside. Although Chen Ze was also the young master of the Lord Taishang, he did not put on airs at all. And these two fellows clearly didn't know how high the sky was and how extraordinary they thought themselves.

"Come, come, big brother Yang Lin, let me toast you."

Yan Liang stood up first and toasted to Yang Lin. He could also tell that although that Chen Gongzi was the young master of Lord Taishang, all these The soldiers of the prefectural city of Zhuang listened to Yang Lin and toasted to him first. Yang Lin laughed and drank a cup of wine with Yan Liang.

Immediately after, Yan Liang toasted a cup of wine to everyone. When it came to the two gongzis, they only sipped lightly. Then, Wen Chou stood up as well and toasted according to Yan Liang's appearance. Similarly, the two fellows only took a sip.

"Thank you, Brother Yan Liang. I'll lend you both some wine to have a drink."

Seeing that Yan Liang and Wen Chou had finished toasting each other, Yang Lin felt that he should toast back. He picked up a glass of wine and toasted the table full of people. When he called out to the two fellows, Yang Lin hesitated for a moment. Although he didn't want to invite humiliation on his own, but on account of Yan Liang and Wen Chou, he still gave them a toast.

"Pah!"

Dian Wei slammed his wine cup on the table heavily, his face flushed red. Seeing that Dian Wei was about to explode, Yang Lin immediately glared at him fiercely. To be angry at this kind of occasion, wasn't it embarrassing for Yan Liang and Wen Chou? He still wanted to fight for the two of them, but he couldn't let anything bad happen to them.

"Drink!"

Dian Wei, Xu Zhu, Pan Feng, Yu She and the others were obviously very angry, and did not bother to pay attention to the two of them. Liu Pi, Gong Dou were even more lively. They formed punches and fought with Dian Wei and the others as if they were making a ruckus on a table, but none of them cared about the two fellows.

"Come, come, come. Drink, drink."

Yan Liang and Wen Chou were obviously embarrassed, but since these two fellows were their superior, they did not dare to offend them. As for the others, they were all brothers of Forthright. They were in a dilemma, so they could only smile as they toasted to the two sides.

Ever since Yang Lin had toasted to them, no one paid any more attention to him. Several times when he raised his glass, Dian Wei and the others either drank their wine or turned their faces away. It was as if they were looking at a glass of water and ignored him.

However, the two fellows didn't feel that anything was amiss, as they didn't care about everyone's expressions. To them, Yan Liang and Wen Chou treating them to wine was something they gave to Yan Liang and Wen Chou. They drank on their own, not even bothering to return a glass of wine.

"Let's go."

Only when the two fellows finished eating and drinking did they stand up. They didn't even bother to look at the others as they lifted their legs and left. However, they didn't leave the hotel and went straight to the second floor. It seemed like they were going to gamble there.

"I'm truly sorry for neglecting everyone."

"It's fine, we're brothers, why are you talking so much."

Yang Lin smiled at Yan Liang, Wen Chou, and everyone relaxed. However, Yang Lin's heart did not relax at all, how could he get Yan Liang and Wen Chou in his hands? Seeing the two fellows on the second floor, a bold plan formed in his mind.