I originally thought that I would be treated like a hero, welcomed in the streets, and given promotions and titles, but I didn't expect that what was waiting for me was cold chains. The thirteen knights all reined in their horses and stopped, looking at the group of soldiers angrily.
Thousands of pairs of eyes on both sides of the road looked over. The soldiers clearly felt the anger of the people, but the leading officer still shouted: "They are clearly Turkic spies. The general personally ordered them to be held for questioning. Who dares?"
stop."
When the general was mentioned, the people all lowered their heads silently. Yuan Feng looked back at the city gate, which was already closed. He didn't expect that he would risk his life to attack the Turkic army in exchange for being accused of being a spy. This really made him angry.
He secretly reached for the handle of the knife. Seeing this, the other brothers also reached out to touch the weapon.
Just as a fight was about to break out, another group of men and horses suddenly pushed through the crowd and surrounded them. The leader pointed at the previous group of people and shouted: "They are men and horses of my Ganzhou Army, why do you take them!"
The other side didn't show any weakness and said: "This is Liangzhou City, General Cai's words are the only ones that count, you are nothing."
Hearing this, Yuan Feng understood that it was Cai Yong's troops who wanted to capture them, and it was the eldest son's troops who came to protect them. Unknowingly, he had participated in the struggle to seize the heir in Liangzhou.
But what I can't understand is that in the face of a powerful enemy, these people are still thinking of fighting among themselves. It is really incredible.
Among the refugees were many Ganzhou soldiers who had fled. When they saw their brothers being bullied, they all stood up and pushed and cursed the Liangzhou army. However, this was their territory after all. Gradually, Liangzhou
People and horses from the front also came for reinforcements. The powerful enemy was still outside the city, and chaos broke out inside the city first.
The streets were filled with refugees and rioters. People were crowded together, and the atmosphere was tense. Suddenly, a voice shouted from a distance: "No one is allowed to move. Anyone who uses weapons without authorization will be punished as treason!"
It turned out that the bodyguards of the prefect had arrived. Hundreds of well-armored soldiers came over and used their spears to push all the people aside, including those who came to capture or protect the Thirteen Cavalry. The leading general
He looked at Yuan Feng's Qian Zong's clothes and said, "The prefect has invited me."
The Thirteen Riders, surrounded by guards and soldiers, walked through the crowded streets and arrived at the back house of the magistrate's office. Everyone dismounted and looked up at the splendid house. A few boys who had never seen the world widened their eyes and sighed: "Mom
Yeah, the palace is nothing more than that."
The old Wangtou chuckled and said: "When it comes to soldiers and horses, our Lord Cao may not have more troops than the emperor. When it comes to money, it's really hard to say. Isn't it just to be comfortable in life? If I were rich..."
Just as he was talking, the guards and soldiers next to him pointed at the old king's head and shouted: "Quiet." He was so frightened that he quickly shut up. The group of people entered the yard, took off their weapons and stood in awe on the corridor. A dozen soldiers stood in the distance and watched.
Looking at them, no one paid any attention to them for a while.
The snow was getting heavier and heavier, people were coming and going in the house, and carriages kept coming. The servants held umbrellas to pick up the people in the carriages, and hurried inside. Yuan Feng carefully observed the guests who came in carriages.
Each of them is carrying a medicine box and wearing a long robe, obviously dressed as a doctor. Is it possible that the prefect fell ill at this critical moment?"
There was a commotion outside, and there was also a commotion in the house. It was said that no one would care about them, and they were not allowed to walk around. Lao Wangtou was holding a pipe and a pot and wanted to get close to someone. As soon as he walked out of the corridor, he was stopped by someone and came back. He waited like this.
At night, someone came out of the second door to let them in.
It was already dark, and the snow was still falling. The back house was covered in silver, and it was even more gorgeous and wealthy under the shadow of the palace. Under the leadership of the guards, Yuan Feng and others turned around seven or eight doors and finally arrived outside a large hall.
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After the guards passed the call, Yuan Feng and others were checked again to see if they were carrying weapons, and then they were allowed to enter the hall. When they opened the thick fur curtain, they felt a burst of heat rushing towards them. The temperature in the hall was extremely high, almost like spring.
Generally, there is a thick wool carpet on the floor, and Persian tapestries are hung on the walls. The maids in thin clothes and low eyebrows walk back and forth, and the bitter smell of Chinese medicine floats in the hall.
An old-looking man sat on a high throne. The gilded armchair was covered with white bear skin. In the fireplace near the throne, the fire was strong, and the sandalwood charcoal was burning. When Yuan Feng and the others came in, the old man saw them coming in.
As soon as he waved his hand, someone next to him shouted: "Your Excellency, please give me a seat."
The rules in Liangzhou are a combination of Chinese and Western. You just need to sit on the floor. Yuan Feng and others thanked them and sat down near the door. It's not that they understand the rules and know that they are not qualified to do it inside, but it's just that it's too hot in the hall.
It's a little cooler outside the door.
Yuan Feng felt keenly that the old man's face was a little stiff, the corners of his mouth were crooked, and there seemed to be a trace of saliva left. This must be the reason why there were so many doctors in the government office today. However, at this time, Mr. Cao could already see guests, indicating that his condition had improved.
Much calmer.
The old man pointed at Yuan Feng. The attendant understood what he meant and said, "My lord, I'm asking you, where are you from and what year do you eat food from?"
Yuan Feng quickly got up, stood in the middle and clasped his fists with his hands and said: "Zhang Si'an, a low-ranking official, is from near Liqian. He just joined the army in Liangzhou half a month ago and served as a cavalry sergeant temporarily. After going to Ganzhou, he was promoted to Ganzhou for his military merit.
Qi Ying Qian Zong."
The corner of the old man's mouth twitched. It was obvious that Yuan Feng's resume shocked him. He went from being a top soldier to a thousand generals in half a month. This was a promotion too fast. Liqian was a place that produced warriors, but they were all
They are golden Romans, why did a Han suddenly appear?
The old man waved the attendant over and asked a few questions in a low voice. The attendant also explained a few words in a low voice. After hearing this, the old man seemed to be suddenly enlightened. The attendant smiled and raised his head and asked: "My lord, I want to ask you, did you kill 20 people in Liangzhou half a month ago?"
Are you the best hero among all the Turkic gangsters?"
Yuan Feng suddenly said: "It is a humble position."
The old man smiled, waved his hand gently, and the attendant said: "Please step aside."
Yuan Feng and others withdrew from the main hall and were arranged to rest in a side hall. They were busy for a long time without even having a bite of hot food. They were summoned by Lord Cao and received no reward or official title. Just a few casual words were enough.
, everyone was full of complaints, sitting on the stools and cursing.
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The door curtain was raised, and the attendant who had been accompanying Mr. Cao just now walked in. This man was of medium build, about forty years old, elegant and handsome. When he saw Yuan Feng and others complaining, he did not get angry, but waved to them.
The men brought in two roasted whole lambs, a large basket of naan bread, and two jars of fine wine.
"Master Zhang, this is your dinner, please use it with caution." the attendant said.
"Thank you, may I ask who your lord is?" Yuan Fengke asked politely. Although the other party acted very low-key, he was keenly aware that this person had a great influence on Lord Cao, and he was a character that should not be underestimated.
"Haha, it seems that I have some connections with Zhang Qianhu. Half a month ago, the Criminal Division reported a case to the Yamen, saying that the military had forwarded a case in which a certain person killed more than 20 Turks by himself. At that time, I
I thought this person was a hero. It happened that the front army reported for duty and the Turks launched a massive attack, so my subordinates wrote a warrant to let them go. Unexpectedly, in just half a month, this hero became my colleagues. It's really... nonsense
Far away, the lower official Zhou Ze'an is just a staff member of the prefect's Yamen."
"It turns out he is still the savior." Yuan Feng said in shock. He was about to bow down on the spot. Zhou Ze'an quickly stopped him. With such a relationship, he could make it clear. Zhou Ze'an, a scholar, also sat down with these soldiers.
He cut the meat with a small knife and ate it, and drank from a big bowl. While drinking, he asked Yuan Feng: "President Zhang Qian was so powerful today that he stopped a million-strong Turkic army with thirteen cavalry. It greatly boosted the morale of Liangzhou. I think so."
Mr. Zhang Qian wants to repay the eldest son for his kindness."
There was something in the words. Yuan Feng suddenly became alert. He didn't know who Zhou Ze'an was. He had to speak without offending anyone at this time. He didn't want to get involved in this whirlpool of power struggle. He thought about it for a moment.
He said: "The eldest son's kindness to me is naturally unforgettable, but when I faced the Turkic army today, I really didn't think about it that much. At that time, I just thought that I was also a dignified man, holding a sword in my hand and riding a horse.
, how could we watch the Turks massacre our compatriots, and rush forward just thinking about it, but in fact, later on, we were so scared that we were all covered in sweat."
Zhou Ze'an chuckled twice and praised: "Zhang Qian always has a sweet temperament. It's rare. Come on, let's have a drink."
After drinking this glass of wine, Zhou Ze'an was about to speak when suddenly there was a noise outside. Someone came to report: "Mr. Zhou, the eldest son and uncle are fighting outside. Please go and have a look."
Zhou Ze'an stood up immediately after hearing the words, but secretly observed Yuan Feng. Yuan Feng just pretended not to hear and continued to drink and eat meat. Zhou Ze'an said: "Sorry, I'll come back when I get down."
Zhou Ze'an came back after a while, sat next to Yuan Feng and said, "It's really troublesome. The troops outside are approaching the city, but my family is making endless troubles. The prefect was so angry that he had a stroke on the city wall today. Fortunately, it wasn't serious.
Otherwise, Liangzhou will be in chaos before the Turks attack the city."
Yuan Fengdao: "What Mr. Zhou said is absolutely true. Now we should deal with the Turks with the same hatred as the enemy. Although I am an officer under the eldest son, I also know what is good and what is good. This is definitely not the time for internal strife."
Zhou Ze'an nodded approvingly: "Mr. Zhang Qian is not only very brave, but also has a profound understanding of justice. It is a great blessing for Liangzhou to have such a talent. The prefect praised you highly in the city today and wants to use you again. But
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Only then did Yuan Feng know that Zhou Ze'an represented the magistrate, and he knew it in his heart. He cupped his fists and said, "Master Zhou is Zhang's savior. It's the same as reincarnation. If you have anything to say, just speak.
One word."
Zhou Ze'an burst out laughing: "Quick words, please tell me. The prefect is just afraid that Mr. Zhang Qian will get entangled in the fight between the eldest son and his uncle. Now it seems that he is overly worried."