Yincheng occupies the southwest corner of Lingzhou and is known as the gateway to Lingzhou.
The caravans were in groups, and there were a large number of merchants from all walks of life.
A large amount of silk, linen, porcelain, and various ores from Lingzhou passed through Yincheng and were sent to Yuzhou and other Central Plains areas. This place was an important distribution center on the road from Lingzhou to Yuzhou.
Walking into Yincheng, trees like sweet-scented osmanthus are in full bloom, and the leaves are even darker. The deep hoof prints left by the horse caravans are left on the bluestone road. The green trees are lingering, the branches are lush, the ancient houses and arch bridges are reflected in the sweet-scented osmanthus.
Biboli is not Jiangnan but better than Jiangnan.
Hongyun Restaurant in Yincheng is a time-honored restaurant that has been open for decades.
Behind the restaurant, there are shadows of the top local clans in Yincheng.
On this day, two guests were welcomed at the door of the restaurant.
A tall and mighty man walked into the restaurant with bare hands, and the other, a poor scholar wearing a scholar's robe, followed the man half a step behind.
The waiter immediately came up to greet the guest and led them to the second floor to take a seat.
Although the mighty man looked unfamiliar, he was very familiar with the restaurant's menu and said directly: "First, let's have two bowls of Yincheng spring noodles, and then a pot of Daozi wine, and some side dishes."
With noodles as the main course and wine as side dishes, the man looks like a respectable person at first glance.
The waiter quickly went downstairs to prepare food for the guests.
Cao Su and Wu Ming took off their bamboo hats and revealed their faces.
It was still early today, and although the restaurant was open, there were not many guests. There were only two tables on the entire second floor.
Wu Ming lowered his voice: "Brother Cao, Yincheng has a large population and developed commerce. Looking at the world, it can be regarded as a first-class big city."
Cao Su nodded slightly to show his affirmation.
Yincheng is the second largest city in Lingzhou, second only to Lingzhou Prefecture.
Lingzhou was among the top states in the entire territory of the Qianyuan Dynasty, so although it ranked second in Lingzhou, it might be ranked first in some states.
Looking at the world, he can also be ranked in the top twenty or so.
Cao Su took Wu Ming out of the army and went to Lingzhou to work. He mainly took a fancy to Wu Ming's erudition and ability to set up offices.
Coupled with his figure, it makes people put down their guard even more.
Unlike other generals in his army, he looks like a warrior when he puts on the black armor, but looks like a gangster when he takes off the black armor.
Wu Ming is also in the Strength Realm. Although he is only at the ninth level, he is enough to deal with some cats and dogs in the world.
Cao Su looked out the window and said softly: "Brother Wu, Lingzhou is not as good as our Jiangzhou. Lingzhou's martial arts is prosperous and there are many masters. When doing things in Lingzhou, you must be careful and not personally involved in danger."
Wu Ming felt warm in his heart and nodded in response: "Brother Cao is absolutely right."
"The two of us are in Yincheng for ten days. After ten days, no matter what, we will gather at the Hongyun Restaurant." Cao Su made clear to Wu Ming the matters he arranged for him before entering the city.
Wu Ming naturally knew that the ten-day deadline also took into account the distance traveled by the army.
Ten days later, the two of them rushed back to the army, and they should be able to arrive at Shengguan together.
Wu Ming nodded solemnly. Just when he was about to say something more, the waiter brought the wine first.
"Two distinguished guests, the meal is already on the stove. Let's have some appetizers and eat some peanuts."
Wu Ming was slightly stunned. He had never been to Yincheng, nor to this Hongyun Restaurant. It seemed that the two of them didn't order peanuts just now, right?
Cao Su took the wine and poured it for Wu Ming.
Wu Ming quickly stood up nervously to express his gratitude.
Cao Su asked him to sit down and said with a smile: "Brother Wu doesn't know something. This restaurant gives away peanuts when you dine in. These are free appetizers."
Wu Ming smiled and took the wine bowl from Cao Su.
Although he is a civilian official, he was somewhat tainted with a generous spirit in the military, and he always talks about bowls when drinking.
The two picked up the wine bowls and clinked them.
"Ding--"
Cao Su raised the wine bowl and drank it all.
The two drank for half a day, discussed the past and present, and talked about some irrelevant things.
In the end, Wu Ming was a little too drunk, so he resigned first and stayed in an inn next to Hongyun Restaurant to rest.
Cao Su, on the other hand, has been sitting in the restaurant waiting.
Until it got dark, he ordered two more jars of wine and some food.
At this time, two women wearing bamboo hats came outside the restaurant.
The two women, at first glance, look like heroines wandering the world.
Dare to act alone, obviously the strength is not low.
The waiter in the restaurant was very discerning and quickly introduced the two of them into the restaurant.
"What do you two want to eat?"
"We have friends waiting for us."
The two women went upstairs and immediately saw Cao Su sitting by the window.
The waiter suddenly realized that the man who came at noon was waiting for someone. No wonder he sat there all afternoon.
This man is burly and generous, so the restaurant owner and waiter will naturally not stop him. As long as they are willing to pay more, they can stay in the restaurant for as long as they want.
Cao Su smiled slightly, pulled out the stool and asked Wu Yun and Ouyang Xuanji to take their seats.
Both of them were of good figure and appearance. To avoid trouble, they both wore veils on their faces to cover their flawless appearance.
"Miss Ouyang, you are on time."
Cao Su praised Ouyang Xuanji when he opened his mouth.
This made Wu Yun on the side feel a little unhappy after hearing this. Why did he favor one over the other?
Cao Su smiled slightly, and then said to Wu Yun: "Miss Wu's skills are profound again, and she is really talented."
Ouyang Xuanji was amazed and her eyes lit up slightly: "Can you feel Wu Yun's breakthrough?"
Cao Su was stunned. He was just saying some high-sounding words.
The alchemist's practice is too weird, how can he understand this?
So Cao Su smiled and nodded without saying yes.
Ouyang Xuanji didn't understand Cao Su's current level, but after the two had an initial basis for cooperation, their trust was indeed increasing. She had never dared to sit so close to Wu Fu before.
Cao Su now seeks help from Ouyang Xuanji, which is where Ouyang Xuanji's real confidence lies.
Ouyang Xuanji smiled and praised: "Cao Da..."
Cao Su interrupted her: "When you go out, you should call me 'big brother'."
Ouyang Xuanji:???
She immediately realized that Cao Su was indeed different from those vulgar warriors. Cao Su was much more careful.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! But this brother, why does she feel a little awkward?
Cao Su is a few years younger than her.
She said helplessly: "Yes, Cao... Brother Cao is amazingly talented. Recently, there has been a lot of information about Brother Cao in the cabinet. Brother Cao has become famous all over the world this time."
The new Phoenix Ranking has not been released yet, but Cao Su's military exploits in killing Pei Shi, the commander of the Ten Thousand Ping Army, were too brilliant.
In the new Phoenix Young Ranking, Cao Su is very likely to improve a lot, and maybe he can directly enter the top ten.
The top ten young talents are the ten most outstanding young talents in the world.
How can it not be considered world-famous?
Cao Su shook his head and said: "You know, I am a very pragmatic person. I never pay attention to these external things. I only care about my own strength."
Cao Su's expression said "You should understand me very well", which almost made Ouyang Xuanji unable to answer.
The two of them were very careful and had only met twice. This was considered their third meeting.
Very familiar?
Cao Su suddenly smiled again and said, "Miss Ouyang, do you have anything important to discuss with me today?"
Ouyang Xuanji was silent for a moment, then suddenly slipped a piece of paper from her sleeve and handed it to Cao Su from the table.
Cao Su's eyes narrowed slightly, he took the note and read it carefully.
It states the location of the person suspected of Chen Zhen three days ago.
Cao Su came to hunt Chen Zhen.
Chen Zhen is like a man with a lump in his throat, and he won't be happy until he gets rid of it.
But in this era, if you want to track a person, it is almost impossible to do it without sufficient professional skills and the help of some forces.
Cao Su can only cooperate with Ouyang Xuanji again.
The Chunqiu Pavilion behind Ouyang Xuanji is indeed very clever. It was found that Chen Zhen appeared in Yincheng again.
Chen Zhen had been in Pingcheng before, but now he has moved to Yincheng.
Cao Su speculated whether Tianji Pavilion, where Chen Zhen was suspected to be, had specially placed him in Yincheng to develop business?
Chen Zhen's business ability is still very strong. Cao Su remembers that when he first arrived in Pingcheng, Chen Zhen used his power realm to sneak into the martial arts hall and become an ordinary outer disciple.
This guy's hiding ability is very good.
Yincheng is too big. If you want to find Chen Zhen, you must know what Chen Zhen was doing when the spies found him.
Cao Su put the note away and said with a smile: "It's really comfortable to work with Miss Ouyang."
Ouyang Xuanji smiled: "Brother Cao has world-class martial arts skills, so he will definitely succeed immediately."
Cao Su didn't plan to hide it from Ouyang Xuanji. He went to such great lengths to find Chen Zhen just to eliminate this potential risk.
Ouyang Xuanji can definitely guess what Cao Su is going to do. If she doesn't point it out, Cao Su won't take the initiative to say it.
The two looked at each other and smiled, and Cao Su took the initiative to pour wine for Ouyang Xuanji.
Ouyang Xuanji declined vigilantly: "Brother Cao, I don't drink."
Cao Su didn't force it: "It doesn't matter. When it comes to drinking, the most important thing is to be happy when you drink. I never encourage people to drink. Those who can drink can just drink."
After saying that, he handed the wine bowl filled with wine to Wu Yun.
Wu Yun:???
Cao Su smiled and said: "I heard that the young daughter of the Wu family is a first-class hero in the world. She drinks more than many men. It's rare to see her today. I wonder if I have a chance to open my eyes."
The master and apprentice looked at each other, and finally Wu Yun was confused: "Brother Cao, these are just rumors. Can we not believe the rumors or spread them?"
Cao Su was unhappy: "Master doesn't drink and apprentice doesn't drink either. Why is Cao so shameless?"
Wu Yun was helpless and looked at Ouyang Xuanji.
Ouyang Xuanji gave her a wink.
Wu Yun had no choice but to pick up the wine bowl, lift the veil, and reluctantly start drinking with Cao Su.
The high-rollers in the tavern have been staring at Cao Su's table.
Cao Su was a tall man, and when he sat there, his aura was overwhelming. He looked very difficult to deal with, and no one dared to come over to make trouble.
But the teenage girl dared to have a drink with Cao Su, and the atmosphere suddenly became tense.
Many wealthy merchants who secretly paid attention to this place couldn't help but cheer loudly.
This made Wu Yun's face turn red instantly after finishing a bowl of wine.
His eyes were a little blurred, and other people's praises could be heard in his ears.
As soon as I smelled it, the smell of rivers and lakes wafted in and out of the window.