I spent ten taels of silver to buy a large yard from a poor family.
The courtyard is also located in the east outer city of the city, on a slightly cleaner street.
There are three houses in total, one main room and two side rooms.
The main square faces south and covers the largest area. The other two rooms are slightly smaller and can be accommodated by Cao Xing and Cao Su respectively.
In addition, some bedding and clothing were purchased, and the living standard was significantly improved.
People around him couldn't help but feel a bit envious.
But it's just envy and I don't dare to think too much.
This Erlang of the Cao family is now an inner disciple of the martial arts school, and even the gang dare not mess with him.
After moving into a large yard, I lived a stable life for a few days.
Soon it was the spring recruitment day for the government army.
Recruiting troops for the government does not happen in a day.
It will last for ten months.
I don't know when Cao Xing and Liu said they wanted to join the government army.
From that day on, Mr. Liu became even more reticent.
I have been frowning all day long.
After several days, with Cao's father and Cao's mother Cao Xing's persuasion, some smile returned to Mrs. Liu's face.
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A strange thing happened in the martial arts hall.
The owner, deputy owner, and martial arts master Tang seemed to be attending some important events, and they had not shown up in the martial arts hall for ten days.
Before, I would only be gone for three to five days at most.
The disciples were all talking about it.
But it can only be discussed.
None of the people in charge of the martial arts hall were present, and major internal and external matters were left to Martial Master Xue and several direct disciples of the gym owner to discuss and handle.
Of course, these things have nothing to do with Cao Su.
Cao Su lived a very fulfilling life every day.
Get up early and practice a set of Iron Fist at home, learn Fuhu Fist, and then report to the martial arts gym.
In the martial arts hall, practice boxing for a while and compete with your fellow apprentices and a group of outer disciples.
After lunch, we went to Dong's house to have afternoon tea with Dong Xuan or listen to music.
Go home and rest in the evening.
In the boring life, the strength steadily improves.
Cao Su also knew about the martial arts school, but he didn't care at all.
Concentrate on your thoughts and don't listen to what's going on outside the window.
The practice is really exciting.
Two days later, Cao Su tutored Xu Ping to achieve a breakthrough in Qi and blood.
Xu Ping is the closest outer disciple to Cao Su. Xu Ping's strength is not bad, and he has experienced life and death training, so his iron fist progresses very quickly.
Cao Su occasionally taught the meaning of Iron Fist to Xu Ping to help him better understand Iron Fist.
Under the surprised gazes of all the outer disciples, Xu Ping became the second outer disciple this month to achieve a breakthrough in Qi and blood.
"Thank you, Senior Brother Cao, for your great kindness!"
Xu Ping thanked Cao Su very sincerely.
He had too much contact with Cao Su. He practiced tricks with Cao Su every day, and even a fool could make rapid progress.
There are very few inner disciples like Cao Su who are "different" who hang out with the outer disciples all day long. Many inner disciples are very puzzled.
Apart from helping the outer disciples to progress, what benefits does this kind of behavior have to oneself?
Fight for a good reputation as an "old road hot intestine"?
What's the point of fame these days?
The inner disciples were very puzzled and regarded Cao Su as a weirdo of the inner sect.
Cao Su still goes his own way.
The world of the strong is always lonely and not understood by others.
Xu Ping, like Shi Yong, has become a temporary disciple of the inner sect, although in theory, he can be automatically promoted to an "inner sect disciple" after his energy and blood breakthrough.
But in fact, you still have to go through the apprenticeship ceremony.
The masters of the museum will also hold meetings to discuss which teacher to follow and which lineage to join.
Only after you have determined the person you want to apprentice with and have completed the apprenticeship, you will truly be considered an inner disciple and enjoy the benefits of the inner sect.
As soon as Xu Ping broke through, Cao Su no longer wanted to compete with Xu Ping.
Even if this person has some talent, it is impossible for his energy and blood to break through in a short period of time.
If his Qi and blood don't break through, he won't be able to pick up the "Essence of the Iron Fist".
This is truly unrequited behavior and is really unnecessary.
Cao Su made an excuse to learn Fuhu Fist recently and practiced the boxing alone for two days.
On this day, he was practicing Fuhu Fist in the gym.
Suddenly, Xu Ping broke in from outside.
Xu Ping looked panicked.
"What's wrong?"
Cao Su closed his fist and exhaled. He has not yet learned Fuhu Fist, but the basic method of moving energy is already very clear, and he can learn it at any time.
Just getting started is useless, it has no lethality, it just gives him another martial arts to prove his martial arts.
Xu Ping looked very unhappy. He walked to Cao Su and took a sip of tea.
Then he said: "Brother, something happened."
problem occurs?
The last thing Cao Su wants to hear right now is this kind of news.
He is addicted to practicing martial arts and makes rapid progress every day. As long as he keeps practicing like this, he will probably be able to break through to the realm of strength in a short time.
"What's up?"
Cao Su also sat down.
Xu Ping said: "Senior brother, there are sudden rumors outside that Tongzhou Prefecture, Pingzhou Prefecture, and Ruzhou Prefecture Wanping's demon cultivators have gathered to cause chaos. People from all over the world, including hundreds of thousands of demon cultivators from Wanping, are so powerful that the government troops are watching the wind.
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Wanpingjiao!
Has the official rebellion finally begun?
Cao Su was inspired, and instantly came up with many typical cases of failed peasant uprisings in history that he was familiar with.
This kind of early-stage uprising that relies on passion will usually be suppressed by the decadent dynasty of the last days.
That means you can spend some time in the early stage.
But he can only think about it this way. Ordinary people are really facing the tide of troubled times, and they are like a small boat, in danger of capsizing in an instant.
"Tongzhou Prefecture is the prefecture next door to us. It is said that the leader of the bandits, known as the Leader of Wanping, has led a crowd to besiege Tongzhou Prefecture. Once Tongzhou Prefecture is defeated, the thieves will inevitably go north, and we, Jiangning Prefecture, will bear the brunt."
Xu Ping was also knowledgeable, but at this moment he was completely panicked.
I heard that there were hundreds of thousands of thieves. If they rushed over, wouldn't the little Pingcheng be razed to the ground?
Cao Su stood up and heard a lot of commotion coming from outside the martial arts hall.
"Brother, hurry up and prepare to run away. Those who have some strength in Pingcheng are all ready to run away. If it's too late, the government army will seal the city."
After Xu Ping finished speaking, he was leaving.
It was strange to see Cao Su not looking very anxious.
"Senior brother, aren't you leaving?"
Cao Su shook his head and said: "You have all got the news, so the Lord of the City must have also got the news. If the city is sealed, it should have been sealed by now, and it will be too late to run away."
"What I'm worried about is not the Wanping Sect causing trouble in the three prefectures of Tongzhou at all, but the Wanping Sect lurking in Jiangning Prefecture."
"The Wanping Religion has a grand plan and will not only cause rebellion in the three prefectures. If there is a rebellion in Jiangning Prefecture, the refugees may get caught halfway by the rebels."
"At that time, you will only have two paths, leading to one result."
"Either you die fighting the bandits, or you are kidnapped by the bandits, and finally you are defeated and beheaded by the officers and soldiers. It is also a death."
Cao Su naturally stood on the concept that thieves and bandits must be defeated.
After Xu Ping heard this, he could not refute unless he said that the bandits could win.
But can thieves really win?
Xu Ping is also a commoner, but his family conditions are not bad. Now he has achieved a breakthrough in Qi and blood and is about to change his class.
He is not an ambitious person, and at this moment he feels that there is really no need to stand on the opposite side of the orthodox court.
"Then...what should we do?"
Xu Ping panicked and didn't do anything. Just sit here and wait.
Cao Su said in a deep voice: "Go back first, prepare all the belongings at home, and be ready to evacuate at any time."
"If my prediction is correct, our Lords of the Fujun should have received the news long ago. Otherwise, why would the martial arts masters in our martial arts hall suddenly disappear in the past few days?"
"After getting the news, the government army will definitely expand its army. According to what Master Tang said, we will all be recruited into the government army, and no one can escape."
"After joining the government army, just find a way to defeat the bandits of Wanping Sect."
The timing of Wanping Sect's launch coincided with the spring plowing period.
During the spring plowing period, most of the people in the city are working on the farmland outside the city.
There are fewer young men in the city, so there are fewer troops temporarily recruited by the government.
"Fu army?"
Xu Ping was silent for a moment, then shook his head and said: "Senior brother, to be honest, my eldest brother is now the centurion of the government army, and he was the first to tell me this news."
"Although the government army is strong, the bandits are powerful, and now the military morale within the government army is shaken."
"Compared with the hundreds of thousands of bandits and bandits, the newly recruited government troops are like an egg hitting a stone."
"That's why my elder brother asked me to leave as soon as possible."
"Our Xu family only has two brothers. We can't all be in the army. If the army is defeated in the future, our Xu family will be extinct."
After being analyzed like this by Cao Su, Xu Ping started to think about quitting.
"Where are you going?"
Cao Su stopped trying to dissuade him. Everyone has their own ideas, and his analysis may not always be correct.
Xu Ping said: "It must be going north. The bandits are causing chaos in the three states in the south. The road to the south has been cut off. There is still a chance of survival if you go north."
"Maybe he went to join my uncle in Lingzhou Prefecture. He became an official in Lingzhou Prefecture."
After Xu Ping finished speaking, Cao Su fell silent.
Since there is someone to defect to, there is no harm in giving it a try.
The Cao family really has no relatives anymore. Anyone who is somewhat related to them is in Pingcheng.
"In that case, I wish you a smooth journey and an early arrival."
Cao Su said goodbye to Xu Ping.
Xu Ping didn't hesitate and held his hand: "Brother, take care."
"Take care of yourself."
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The two of them left separately.
There are already more residents hurrying on the street.
Cao Su returned home and everything was as usual. Cao Xing and Liu had not received the news yet.
Still hiding in the room.
Hearing Cao Su's sudden return, Cao Xing ran out in a hurry, sweating profusely.
"Asu, why are you back suddenly?"
Cao Su glared at him, he was sweating even in the winter, he was so hardworking.
Cao Xing was embarrassed by Cao Su.
Cao Su said calmly: "Wanpingjiao is in chaos, Pingcheng is in danger, and the government army is also in danger."
"You're such a loser, I think you should stop joining the government army and find an opportunity to go back to the countryside and hide as soon as possible."