On this day, many onlookers gathered outside the West City Gate early on. Some who didn't know it were also led by the crowds of people crowding out of the city, and went to check the situation together.
In the end, it actually reached a point where the streets were empty.
If it were just an ordinary horse racing match, I believe there wouldn't be that many people watching it.
The main reason is that the gimmick of this game is really too big. On one side is the party funded by the famous Li family in the city, and the steward of the Li family leads the team, with a rare purebred sweat-blooded horse, just aiming at it.
This bloody horse is enough to make many people's hearts flutter.
As a result, the whole picture of the competition sounds even more terrifying - two bloody horses? You have to distinguish the real from the fake... Who would not be curious and excited if such a name is released?
Not to mention how expensive the lottery prize was, the contestants on the other side were definitely not good-as soon as Yi Xiaotian's name was released, many people simply went straight to Youjian Villa where they could see this dragon.
The owner of the village also wants to come and find out.
Therefore, with the blessing of various reasons, this competition actually became the most grand event in Chang'an in the past six months - small businessmen and hawkers seized this opportunity, and some made convenient money: for example
Eat the boss, drink cold soup and sweet soup; some directly open the market and make the so-called big money... It's all horse racing, how can there be no horse betting people?
It's just that this time there are a lot less choices. You can only choose the Li family's side or Yi Xiaotian's side.
However...according to the handicap offered by some bookmakers, you can basically tell from the exaggerated handicap ratio which side everyone is optimistic about.
"Sir! Sir! Someone offered us a five-for-one bet...this..."
Xu Chu was too ostentatious and not suitable for walking back and forth in such a crowded environment, so Ma Jun took over his responsibilities. Although Ma Jun could not be counted on for a fight, Ma Jun, a tall and thin man, could not count on him in any way.
The view and ease of movement are both quite good.
When he first arrived outside the city, Yi Xiaotian got the news that someone was opening the market, and he had a keen eye. Guessing that he could make a small profit, he directly sent Ma Jun out to find out how much the market was - but Ma Jun...
After a while, Yi Xiaotian ran back panting, and the number he said made Yi Xiaotian a little confused.
"You pay five for one? Do you really think so little of me?"
Yi Xiaotian scratched his head. He didn't quite understand what the person who opened the offer was thinking. He felt that even with his own name, there shouldn't be any problem with the ratio of 1 to 2, right?
As a result, Yi Xiaotian was stunned for a moment when he said the five-for-five compensation, and then said to Ma Jun very seriously:
"Report again! Find out who the bookmaker is behind this handicap. If it's a small business, forget it. If it's a big business in the city...hehe..."
Yi Xiaotian showed a wicked smile, no, it should be said that Yi Xiaotian's mouth almost reached the back of his head. Yi Xiaotian has always been committed to robbing the rich and giving to the poor, and attacking the rich. He doesn't care about it at all.
You can say that Yi Xiaotian is a gangster and eats the gangster, but at least, eating the gangster and eating the gangster will not have much impact on the poor people.
"Okay...okay!"
Ma Jun nodded quickly, shrank his head, and plunged into the crowd again.
On the other side, the person who specially came to host this game today was said to be Lin Ping, the steward of the Lin Mansion. As soon as this person showed his face, Mr. Chen beside Yi Xiaotian became a little unable to sit still.
"This bastard...that's him! He was the one who injured my son's right leg! Even if I turn into ashes, I can't forget his face! I...I!"
"Mr. Chen, please don't be anxious...it's useless to be anxious in front of so many people right now. On the contrary, it will give others a clue -"
Yi Xiaotian hurriedly grabbed Mr. Chen beside him and comforted him while looking at Lin Ping who was communicating with Manager Li in the distance...
Hmm... turns out to be a pretty boy...
Yi Xiaotian rubbed his chin, recalling some information he had obtained two days ago when he sent people to investigate the Lin Mansion's injury to Chen Kang a month ago.
Among them are some statements about Lin Ping: It is said that Lin Ping is the spokesperson of Lin Lan, the eldest lady of the Lin Mansion. If Lin Ping comes forward on behalf of the Lin Mansion, then the person standing behind Lin Ping,
In other words, there is absolutely no way the person who instructed Lin Ping could be anyone other than Lin Lan.
Speaking of the Lin Mansion, there is also some history - the Lin family are natives of Chang'an and started their business in the salt and iron business. Before Dong Zhuo entered Chang'an, he was once a powerful family in Chang'an -
It's just that the Lin family is not as big as before, and the reason why it occupies the majority is that when Dong Zhuo was recruiting famous families in Chang'an, the people in the Lin family angered Dong Zhuo, which eventually led to the massacre of all seven hundred members of the Lin family——
The Lin family members who were scattered that year, after so many years of hard work, were reunited, and finally formed the Lin family today - but now they need to gain sufficient status and voice.
Relying on their in-laws...that is, the husband's family of Lin Lan, the eldest lady of the Lin family...
After finally tracing it, Yi Xiaotian discovered an extremely interesting phenomenon. Of course, this has little to do with the current game... Yi Xiaotian will send more people to find out the news later.
It is said that revenge for Mr. Chen is one reason, but Yi Xiaotian also has his own reasons... Chang'an, which is located in a remote area, must be firmly in control in the future no matter what. One more thing is worse than one less thing. If it can be solved as soon as possible If there is some trouble, Yi Xiaotian will not have to worry too much about the unrest in the northwest when he goes to the south.
…
As if he felt the gaze cast by Yi Xiaotian, Lin Ping first stared at Yi Xiaotian with some surprise...then he quickly put on a smiling face and walked towards this side.
Far away, before anyone could reach Yi Xiaotian, Lin Ping's voice had already sounded:
"I have admired the name of Master Yi of Youjian Villa for a long time, and to meet him today is truly a blessing..."
"Okay, there's no need for polite words. Originally, our two families had discussed that we were going to start the competition. Your host who popped up out of nowhere has somewhat spoiled everyone's interest. It's time to clean up the venue quickly. It's time to send out the host.
If you go to the end, go to the end, and don’t dazzle in front of my eyes."
Yi Xiaotian had no interest at all in this lackey of the Lin family. Listening to Chen Kang's previous description, he realized that no matter who the backers of the Lin family were, this Lin Ping and Miss Lin Lan were definitely not
What a good thing.
As a result, Yi Xiaotian's shameless remarks made Lin Pingyuan's body, which had been slightly bowed, stiffen.
It can be seen here that Lin Ping still has a certain degree of professionalism. Even though he was dismissed by Yi Xiaotian, Lin Ping still kept a smile. Of course, it was just a superficial smile.
"Hahaha...it turns out...it turns out that I have ruined your business, Master Yi. Then...that is really my fault. Lin Ping is here to apologize to you, Master Yi...then we will follow your instructions.
The game will start immediately!"
"Here, I'll take my leave first..."
Lin Ping backed away with a smile. After turning around, the smile on his face turned into twisted resentment——
He didn't know what he was thinking about, but Yi Xiaotian added another sentence:
"Don't show up in front of me. I'm afraid of dogs."
