Great Warriors of Sui and Tang Dynasties

Chapter 41 Qin Qiong Is My Cousin
Although Luo Si and Scar Mian were a little crazy, they always hoped that Zhi Shilang would lead someone to jump out to rob them, but things backfired. They didn't even meet a few business travelers along the way, and they were deserted and lonely along the way.

It was sixty miles from Zhangqiu to Licheng. Seven people rode horses, but they were all beginners.

When it was nearly dark, Luo Feng and his party finally arrived in Licheng.

Qi County, formerly known as Qi State.Qin destroyed Qi State and established Qi County and Langlang County in its old place.When the Han Dynasty destroyed Qin, Liu Bang named Han Xin the king of Qi, led the Tian family to the hometown of Qi, moved Han Xin back to be the king of Chu, and divided Qi into seven counties and 73 counties.

In the late Western Han Dynasty, Qi County only governed [-] counties. At the beginning of Sui Dynasty, Qi County was abolished and changed to Qizhou. After Yang Guang succeeded to the throne, it was renamed Qi County again.

The county government is Licheng.

Licheng got its name because it was under Mount Li. During the Southern and Northern Dynasties, it was under the Jinan County of Qizhou, but now it is the county seat of Qi County and the county government of Licheng County.

As a city with a long history, Licheng is very large.

Compared with the small county town of Zhangqiu, which was built less than 30 years ago, Licheng is old and majestic.

There are six city gates alone, and there are moats to protect the city and urns to defend against the enemy. From a distance, it looks like a huge military fortress. At the same time, it is also a prosperous city with a large population.

Standing at the gate of the city, the three brothers Xiao Liu, Du Da, and Fu San were really shocked. They were no different than Luo Feng and Luo Si. He also came back from Zhuojun. Zhao Si had been to Zhuojun, and Zhou Xin had been to Yangzhou to serve.

"What a big city!"

"A lot of people!"

"There is a big ditch outside the city gate!"

"That's not a ditch, it's a dry moat for the moat. Licheng is a northern city, and the river will freeze in winter. Therefore, in order to prevent wars, most of the northern cities are digging dry trenches instead of directly digging rivers to divert water as moats. The trench is very deep, and antlers, pickets, etc. can be planted in it, so as to prevent the enemy from crossing the moat without water or freezing in winter, and it can play a great defensive role in the city." Luo Feng saw The three boys had a shocked country look on their faces, and couldn't help introducing them.

"Fifth brother, you know a lot." Du Da said in admiration.

"I heard that there is a Ruyi building in Licheng. The little lady inside is very beautiful. I don't think it's getting too early. How about we go there to rest for a night?"

Luo Si looked anxious, but he suggested going to sleep in a brothel.

"Don't think that you are a rich man with a few copper coins on your body. Yours is public money, not your private property. We are not here to find flowers and ask Liu this time. We are here on a business trip." Luo Feng stared. The fourth child glanced at him, "Let's go to the city first. After entering the city, go to the second cousin's house to find out the door first, and then go to the yamen tomorrow morning."

"It's so late, it's not good to bother my aunt, or I'll stay in Ruyi Building and go to my uncle's house tomorrow morning." Luo Si was still not reconciled. "Scarface, do you think this arrangement is okay?"

Scarface seemed to have heard about the Ruyi Tower in the legend, and he was a little moved, but he didn't dare to agree to Luo Si. After all, his brother-in-law Luo Wu was in charge, and it was not very reliable to go whoring with his brother-in-law.

And he is also reluctant to part with the money, it is said that a trip to such a brothel is not enough without two or three pennies.

With this money, he might as well buy some high-quality fabrics for Lianniang at home, and then buy some jewelry and makeup.

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"What?"

Several people were still discussing there, but their movements had already attracted the attention of the city gate guards. A group of city gate guards rushed out of the city and immediately surrounded them.

These people are not servants like Zhangqiu's gatekeepers, they are the county soldiers stationed in Qijun City.

The so-called county soldiers are different from Weifu soldiers.

The Guards are soldiers of the Twelve Guards of the imperial court who are stationed in various military mansions, and belong to the Twelve Guards and the Ministry of War.But this county soldier belongs to the local armed forces, led by Tong Shou and Jun Cheng.

The county soldiers are similar to the armed police, and they are also equivalent to the militia. It can be immediately pulled up to defend the city, or reinforce the surrounding area.

In any case, although the county soldiers are not regular government soldiers, they are all trained.Even under Zhang Xutuo, the prefect of the county, there is an elite group of hundreds of people, all of whom have fought in wars.

Luo Laosi had just touched the Yu Wangluo on the saddle with his four hands, and before he could pick it up, he was immediately pushed against him by seven or eight lances.

"Get down!"

Several voices of scolding sounded.

Since Zhang Xutuo came to serve as the prefect of Qi County, several fires have been burned.The appearance of Qijun Junbing has been greatly changed, and they are no longer lazy and negligent.

The gates of Qi County have also stepped up security, and inspections are required when entering and exiting. There are also more patrolling county soldiers on the suburban roads. When encountering suspicious people, especially like Luo Feng and the others who are not wearing soldiers' uniforms, but are still riding horses. For weapons, that is the key object of interrogation. If you dare to resist the inspection, you can kill them first and then attack them. These are all new orders from Zhang Xutuo.

Those who dare to disobey, those unlucky ghosts wearing shackles and standing in cages at the city gate are role models.

Luo Feng raised his hand knowingly.

"Everyone, arrest Luo Wu in Xiazhangqiu County and come here by the order of the county magistrate. I have official documents to be handed over to Zhang Juncheng. These are my companions, not villains."

A county soldier with fierce eyes came over, "proof?"

"I have a badge and an official document issued by the county magistrate."

After some inspection, the man's fierce eyes were restrained, "I thought some daring bandit came to seek death, but it turned out to be an officer from Zhangqiu County. You guys, why are you all so weird?" , go out on errands, and bring a few children with hairless hair, and all of them are holding weird-looking guys?"

The one who wields the hammer, the one who wields the hammer, the one who carries the stick, the one who holds the fork, the one who holds the knife, the one who holds the gun, and the one who holds the bow, these seven guys are indeed a bit unusual.

"They're all from wild backgrounds, no better than this elder brother, who looks like a general." Luo Feng laughed.

"Hey, I'm pretty good at talking, but it's true. When you go to the army, especially the Weifu Army, those lieutenants and generals are like a man whose weapons are not lances and spears. They even use guns. There are few, let alone any knives, sticks, or knives."

A person next to him said, "I'm talking about Captain Wang. He's just a catcher and helper from a few small counties. It's normal to use a harpoon, a bow, a hatchet, and a hammer. After all, these are things they used to do. What are you talking about?" Horse lances, spears, etc., are they used by others? Can you learn it? Don’t talk to them, let them go into the city quickly, it’s getting dark, and it’s time to close the city gate, by mistake During the closing time, you have to be careful to eat the board."

The head of the Wang team stopped talking, "Hurry up and enter the city, but I would like to remind you that it is getting late, and no one will pay attention to going to the yamen at this hour. Go tomorrow morning. If there is any other place to stay, please register first. .”

"Fu Bing Qin Qiong Qin Shubao is my uncle's cousin, let's go to his house to stay for one night first."

"Second Brother Qin is your cousin?" Captain Wang was surprised, "I told you earlier, it turned out that the brother of the second brother fell, Lao Liu, didn't you hear that, hurry up and bring the brothers of the second brother into the city. The second brother said, I will go over after a while, and I will bring wine."

(End of this chapter)