Xiong Anmin had already guessed Hu Xiaotian's identity from his words and deeds. He should be Hu Xiaotian, a popular eunuch who had recently risen to prominence in the palace. He then asked tentatively: "But Mr. Hu?"
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "Brother Xiong, it is true that noble people forget things."
Xiong Anmin was confused by him and thought to himself, I seem to have never dealt with you. Why are you so affectionate to me? I am somewhat self-aware. How can a small official from Cangmu County have a chance?
To befriend such a popular person.
Hu Xiaotian said: "Brother Xiong, we can't let the princess wait like this outside the city, right?"
Xiong Anmin only came to his senses after he reminded her, and hurriedly asked people to lead the way to welcome Princess Anping into the city.
Cangmu County can be described as devastated. The streets are also sparsely populated. Most of the people seen on the way are in ragged clothes and have sallow complexions. The whole city shows an inexplicable desolation and loneliness in the dusk. Not to mention the posthouses in the county, there are even
There is not a single decent building. The rich have already moved south. In the past two years, there has been a famine after successive floods. People with some ability have also left here to make a living on their own. Most of the rest are old, weak, sick and disabled.
In addition, there are soldiers who were ordered to garrison here.
The county government office was also empty. It was even more barren and dilapidated than the Qingyun County where Hu Xiaotian worked in the past. Apart from a lobby, there was an empty courtyard. After discussing with Wu Jingshan, Hu Xiaotian and Wu Jingshan decided to temporarily camp in this county government office.
While everyone was busy setting up camp, Xiong Anmin came to Hu Xiaotian with a rather embarrassed expression: "Master Hu, the warehouse is barren and the soldiers have not been paid for months."
Of course Hu Xiaotian understood what he meant. Xiong Anmin was crying for poverty and was telling him that he had no money to entertain them. Hu Xiaotian said: "I can see it even if you don't tell me. You don't have to worry about our affairs. What you do in normal times is still the same now."
Just do it.”
Xiong Anmin nodded: "Thank you, Mr. Hu, for your understanding."
Hu Xiaotian said: "I see there are not many people in this city. Are they all fleeing to the south?"
Xiong Anmin sighed and said: "Some go to the south, and some secretly cross the river to Dayong. Sir, please don't blame Quanzi for being unreasonable. Recently, the chaos in this area has been causing trouble. The official was summoned to Wuxing County to discuss matters a few days ago. Before leaving,
, I specially told my silly son to guard Cangmu and never cause civil unrest. He has been a solid person since he was a child. He will do whatever I tell him to do. That's why I offended the princess."
Hu Xiaotian said: "I like him very much. He is a straightforward and kind young man."
Xiong Anmin said: "He was originally very smart when he was a child, but he suddenly fell ill. After recovering from the illness, his mind became a little confused. However, this child is not bad-hearted, but has a bad temper."
While the two were talking about Xiong Tianba, Xiong Tianba came over. Xiong Anmin hurriedly grabbed him and said, "Naughty boy, what are you doing here again?"
Xiong Tianba said: "I came to see that pretty boy. He broke my family heirloom axe, and I want him to compensate."
Xiong Anmin complained endlessly: "Little ancestor, please stop causing trouble for me. Do you know who that general is? He is the son of the then Imperial Master Wen, the uncle of the country, and your Majesty's favorite general. This time
The history of escorting the princess to Dayong for marriage."
Xiong Tianba said angrily: "I don't care who he is? If he breaks our family's ancestral ax, we have to pay for it!"
Hu Xiaotian couldn't help but smile, and said with a smile: "Tianba, I'll forget about it. I'll give you a better ax in the future."
Xiong Tianba stared at Hu Xiaotian blankly and said: "Why should I ask you to compensate? It's not you who broke it for me. I always do things in a ding-mao-mao manner. I know who is good to me and who is bad to me."
"
Xiong Anmin was so angry that he raised his hand and slapped Xiong Tianba on the back of the head: "You naughty boy, get the hell back home. If you dare to show up again, I will hang you up and beat you."
Xiong Tianba said: "That's because you are my father. Otherwise, with your body and bones, you really can't withstand my punch!"
"You rebellious son, I'll beat you to death right away so that you don't have to stay in this world and embarrass me."
Xiong Anmin pretended to beat him, but Xiong Tianba smiled stupidly and hid behind Hu Xiaotian. Unexpectedly, a big hand grabbed his collar from behind and pushed him back. Xiong Tianba lost his footing and fell down with a thud.
Crouching down, he became furious: "That king..." He raised his head and saw Zhou Mo's burly figure appearing in front of him. He immediately stopped talking. Zhou Mo saved his life from Wen Boyuan's knife today. Of course he
Don't scold.
Zhou Mo frowned coldly and said: "You bastard, how can you talk to your father like this?"
Xiong Tianba said: "Since you helped me, forget it this time. If you dare to attack me next time, I will even beat you."
Zhou Mo said: "Can you beat me?"
Xiong Tianba curled his lips and saw Zhou Mo walking towards Hu Xiaotian. Taking advantage of Zhou Mo's unpreparedness, he got up and rushed up from behind. He wanted to give Zhou Mo a surprise attack and throw Zhou Mo to the ground from behind.
A little revenge on him. But just as he rushed to Zhou Mo, Zhou Mo's figure disappeared in a flash. Xiong Tianba's forward momentum was too strong, and before his feet could stand still, Zhou Mo's voice came behind him again.
It sounded: "You have no strength and no brains. If you were on the battlefield, you would die countless times."
Zhou Mo's big hand gently pushed Xiong Tianba's back. The boy had rushed too hard, and now he fell to the ground with a loud thud.
Xiong Tianba wiped off the mud on his lips and stood up in a state of embarrassment. Now he was very anxious: "You are cheating on me, you have the guts to fight me face to face."
Xiong Anmin was so anxious that he stamped his feet, but his silly son refused to listen to anyone once his temper got angry, while Hu Xiaotian watched with a smile.
Xiong Tianba suddenly punched Zhou Mo. Zhou Mo did not hide this time, but also punched out, Peng! The two fists collided head-on, and the air waves stirred up by the fist blew up the sand beneath their feet.
The rocks flew up, and Xiong Anmin was blinded by the dust and burst into tears.
Zhou Mo secretly praised in his heart. Although he didn't use all his strength, he still had eight points. This silly boy had never practiced internal strength at all. He only relied on his natural strength to compete with him, and he didn't even fall behind. This boy was indeed born with divine power.
If he can get guidance from a famous teacher, this silly boy can definitely become a fierce general.
Pengpengpeng, the two punched each other three times in a row. Zhou Mo's feet did not move at all. Although Xiong Tianba was brave, the three punches he punched with all his strength seemed to hit the rock. He had used all his strength, but he could not be shaken at all.
The other party didn't care at all, and now he fully understood that he was no match for him at all.
Xiong Tianba stopped and rubbed the fist of his right hand with his left hand. Although his bones were hard, he was still in pain from the shock.
Zhou Mo smiled and said: "No fight?"
Xiong Tianba shook his head and said, "You think I'm so stupid. If you still hit me if you can't beat me, isn't that asking for a beating?"
Several people couldn't help laughing when they heard what he said. Xiong Tianba suddenly knelt down in front of Zhou Mo: "I, Xiong Tianba, have never served anyone in my life. Master, you will be my master from now on."
Zhou Mo really didn't know whether to laugh or cry. This silly boy is really weird. If you want to become a disciple, you have to ask me if I agree.
Xiong Anmin said hurriedly: "Little naughty boy, don't disturb this adult."
Zhou Mo smiled and said: "Master Xiong, you're welcome. I'm not an adult, I'm just a driver."
Seeing Zhou Mo's performance just now, no one believed that he was just a driver.
Xiong Tianba is stubborn and refuses to get up no matter who asks him to. It seems that if Zhou Mo doesn't accept him as his disciple, he will be unable to stand up for a long time.
Hu Xiaotian cherished Xiong Tianba's bravery and said with a smile: "Brother Zhou, I think you should take him as your friend. Your name is Batian and he is called Tianba. Speaking of which, you are really destined." Hu Xiaotian just met Zhou Mo.
His name was indeed Zhou Batian at that time.
In fact, Zhou Mo really likes Xiong Tianba in his heart, otherwise he would not have rescued him today when he was in danger. Although this child is weak, he is not really stupid, not to mention his natural power. If he can be guided and trained correctly,
Maybe he can become a pillar of talent in the future. So as soon as Hu Xiaotian opened his mouth, Zhou Mo nodded and agreed: "Since Mr. Hu intercedes for you, then I have the right to accept you."
Xiong Tianba was so happy that he knelt on the ground and kowtowed three times: "Master, please bow down three times!"
Zhou Mo said: "I don't care what you did in the past, but since you recognize me as your master, you must remember in the future that firstly, you must honor your parents without any disrespect; secondly, you must be frank in doing things and do not do evil; thirdly, you must
Respect Mr. Hu, and treat Mr. Hu the same way you treat me and your father."
Xiong Tianba said: "Yes!" He kowtowed to Hu Xiaotian three more times, and Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "Get up!"
Xiong Anmin saw that his son was a blessing in disguise. Although he didn't know much about Zhou Mo, he had heard a little about Hu Xiaotian's power. If he could establish a relationship with Hu Xiaotian, this silly son might be able to succeed in the future, so it would be better than following him.
It would be better to live in this small border town for the rest of your life.
Xiong Anmin said: "My lords, if you don't mind the humbleness of the house, please go and sit down there, and I'll prepare some thin wine to show my intentions."
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "It's not necessary tonight. We have just arrived in Cangmu. We are exhausted and need to rest for two days before leaving. There will definitely be a chance."
Xiong Anmin could only nod when he heard what he said.
Hu Xiaotian asked about the current situation of Qinglong Bay.
Xiong Anmin sighed and said: "Although Qinglong Bay is within the territory of Cangmu County, it is not under the jurisdiction of Xiaguan. Navy Admiral Zhao Dengyun, Lord Zhao, used to be stationed in Qinglong Bay, but last year Wuxing County built a water village, Lord Zhao led his troops
After we went over there, there was only a small naval force stationed in Qinglong Bay. According to me, there are still three military ships."
Hu Xiaotian nodded and said: "I need to trouble Mr. Xiong to contact me about something. We have to cross the river from Qinglong Bay the day after tomorrow, and we need the navy to dispatch ships to escort us across the river."
Xiong Anmin said: "Don't worry, Mr. Hu, this matter will be taken care of by me."
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