auspicious time has come

Chapter 16 "Good Things"

"In wartime, no one is allowed to enter or leave the city gate!"

"We are here at the will of the saint." The leading guard took out a token to reveal his identity.

The Jiang media official in the carriage also immediately took out the imperial edict, got out of the carriage, and said with a good-humored smile: "Gentlemen, please help me..."

She is not a fool, she would think that a mere imperial decree can make her run rampant in Yingzhou City, which is three thousand miles away from Beijing.

Sure enough, the soldiers didn't have the slightest fear when they saw the imperial decree. After checking the authenticity as a matter of routine, they raised their hands and saluted. "You can make an exception if you have the imperial order, but the carriage must be inspected."

The faces of the guards were a bit ugly when they heard this, but they could only say in a cold voice: "Please go ahead."

Heng Yu and the others got out of the carriage.

Seeing those soldiers seriously checking their luggage, Jiji whispered, "These people are really arrogant, they don't take imperial envoys seriously..."

No wonder some privately speculate that Yingzhou Jiedu envoys have disobedience...

"It's not arrogant, it must be so." Heng Yu looked at the soldiers and said, "Yingzhou is located in an important border town, and now it's wartime, if we don't take strict precautions, it will become a sieve."

If this General Xiao should be suspected because of this, she would feel very wronged.

Yan Jin on the side showed a smile when he heard the words: "It would be great if everyone in the world could be as clear and bright as Xiao Shiqi."

Jiji gritted her teeth angrily: "I told you not to call my girl like that again!"

"Okay." Heng Yu interrupted the chatter between the two in time, and confessed: "When you enter the city, you must speak carefully."

"Yes." Jiji agreed, not forgetting to give Yan Jin a look.

Yan Jin also raised his hand with a smile, as if he said very respectfully: "Everything is up to Xiao Yuer."

"Everyone can enter the city." The soldiers let them go after inspection, without any intentional embarrassment.

The city gate was quickly opened.

The scene after entering the city surprised Hengyu.

"The shop is open as usual, so many people on the street... don't they say that there is a war?" Gigi looked out through the drawn car curtain.

Hengyu thought about it.

Although there have been many wars in Yingzhou in recent years, especially after the rebellion of the King of Jin, the Khitan Xi people and the Turks colluded with the Turks frequently to make troubles, unrest is the norm.However, such a scene can still be seen in the city during the war, no doubt it is the performance of the people's trust in General Xiao and his subordinate Lu Longjun.

It has only been three years since Xiao Mu took root here, but his prestige has already been established.

And that rumor about the treasure map...

It is said that the reason why King Jin rebelled at the beginning was that he obtained a treasure map that could shake the world. However, after the rebellion of King Jin subsided, no trace of the treasure map was found—so some gradually speculated that it was Xiao Mu who took it for himself. Treasure Map.

Under such circumstances, it is inevitable that the imperial court will be jealous and suspicious when treating this General Xiao.

And because of this rumor, I don't know how many pairs of eyes there are.

Outside the car window, Yan Jin, who had changed to riding a horse after entering the city, was looking at the pavement and pedestrians on the street with great interest—to be precise, it was a beautiful girl.

"Xiao Yu'er, I'm free tonight, I'll take you to drink!" He suggested without turning his head.

"Okay." Just as Heng Yu answered, he saw his eyes falling on a flower building in front of him, and a girl outside the building was waving a champagne to attract customers.

This... I really don't treat her like an outsider.

"This gentleman must be from another place, right?"

Yan Jin's horse was moving very slowly. When passing by the end of the street, a man dressed as a scholar caught up and asked.

"Exactly." Yan Jin reined in his horse and looked at the other party with a smile: "I don't know what advice you have?"

"Here are some good things that you must buy when you come to Yingzhou City..." The scholar pointed to the skirt of his robe, and said in a low voice, "Your Majesty will definitely be interested..."

Yan Jin's eyes brightened slightly.

In order to make a living, a down-and-out scholar sells pornographic storybooks by painting himself... He is familiar with this scene!
So immediately dismounted.

"My lord, please come with me..."

The scholar looked around cautiously, and dragged Yan Jin to the alley beside him.

Heng Yu listened to the conversation between the two, and when she saw Yan Jin leave, she thought she guessed it.

About half a quarter of an hour later, Yan Jin turned back and threw a stack of drawing papers to her through the car window.

Holding a stack of drawing papers, Heng Yu stared wide-eyed—it doesn't have to be this far!

"Mr. Yan, what are these things?" Jiji asked.

Yan Jin, who got on the horse again, smiled slightly: "You must buy good things when you come to Yingzhou City."

This smile is a little stiff.

Only then did Hengyu start to take a closer look, and saw that it was a portrait of a young man in armor sitting in meditation, and what was written on it was - Xiao Mu, Marquis of Dingbei?

On both sides of the portrait, there are various spells painted horizontally—responsive to every request.

And this is one of them.

If you scroll down further, you can see that the images and functions of each sheet are different. There are those that ward off evil spirits, cure illnesses, increase wisdom, have a smooth career, have a happy marriage, and... beg for a child?

Heng Yu was surprised.

This General Xiao's business scope is quite extensive...

So this is a good thing you must buy when you come to Yingzhou City?

When I went to other places, I mostly worshiped the Buddha and Bodhisattva, but when I came to Yingzhou, the one I wanted to worship was Xiao Mu, Marquis of Dingbei...

Hengyu looked at the big four characters "Responsive to all requests", and gradually realized that what General Xiao established in Beidi was probably not only majesty, but faith.

There is a reason for the imperial court's fear.

But judging from the fact that the scholar did not dare to sell it publicly, it can be seen that the city is probably also controlling this matter——

However, since ancient times, people's hearts cannot be truly controlled.

"Why does the servant girl think that this portrait looks familiar..." Jiji said from the side, but couldn't remember it for a while.

Hengyu glanced at the portrait again, not paying attention to Jiji's words.

Although these portraits are very personal, the color matching and charm also borrow from the painting methods of the gods, so it is normal to look familiar.

As for what the rumored General Xiao looked like, since he came to Yingzhou, he should be able to meet him sooner or later.

……

It seems that there is no difference in the city of Yingzhou, but outside the city of Hulun, a hundred miles away, the two armies are facing each other, and the air of murder is overwhelming.

This Hulun City was originally called Qianqiu City, and it was once known as a place in the northwest for border commerce.

Three years ago, the King of Jin was in civil strife, and the Khitans tore up the peace documents that belonged to the Dasheng Dynasty, and took advantage of the vacancy to rush in and suddenly sent troops. At the same time, Lu Qin stood tall on the city tower, holding the Dasheng army flag in his hand, fighting for the life of the fleeing people until the last moment.

Afterwards, the Khitan invaded the empty city, the towers of the city changed flags, Lu Qin was martyred, and the city was renamed Hulun.

'Kulun' means death in the Khitan language, which is very suitable for the current situation of this city.

At this moment, the black clouds outside Hulun City surrounded the surrounding area, more than [-] Lulong soldiers from the north were forced to five li outside the city, shield soldiers were waiting in full formation, followed by cavalry and crossbowmen.

Elite soldiers and strong horses, layers of strict military formations, iron armor and cold swords, are daunting.

It is undeniable that this Lulong army, which has regained several cities in three years and has never been defeated, has the strongest soldiers and horses in the northwest, as well as the most prestigious generals.

Nearly [-] Khitan soldiers stationed in Hulun City had gathered in front of the main tower to meet the enemy.

However, the two armies faced each other for half a day, but there was no offensive.

Under the clear distinction of strength and weakness, the opponent's stand still made the Khitan army even more panic.

"After a while, Lu Longjun still hasn't seen anything!"

In the city, the sentry is reporting to the leader.

"What's Xiao Mu's plan again! This son of a bitch has always been scheming!" Xuan Pu, the leader of the Xiwandan tribe with beards, cursed, but his fidgeting back and forth still gave away his heart restless and impatient.

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