The next day, Zhao Feng got up early in the morning and came to the courtyard to practice martial arts. Lu Su was sleeping soundly when he was woken up by the sound of Zhao Feng practicing martial arts.
"Brother Zilong, why didn't you wake up your little brother when you got up early to practice martial arts?" Lu Su looked regretful and hurriedly got dressed and came to the courtyard.
"My dear brother, there is no need to rush. You need to be prepared to practice martial arts. First of all, your clothes are not suitable."
Lu Su only had this scribe's robe and no extra clothes, so he had to give up with a look of regret on his face.
"You don't have to be like this, dear brother. When I get the Yi Cong certificate today, we will immediately leave for your hometown! By then, you should have time to practice martial arts with Brother Yu."
The two brothers left the Warrior's Lodge. Even though it was early in the morning, not only were the Warriors' Lodge full of early-rising scholars and warriors, but the streets outside were also overcrowded.
"Brother Xian, why are there so many people on the street? Are these people all going to participate in the Yi Cong selection?"
"Not really. Most of these people come to watch the excitement. Similar selections are often held in my hometown. I have gone there to witness it."
The two people followed the flow of people and walked to the east gate. On the way, they encountered a sturdy and gorgeous ox cart.
"Who is this, so impressive?" a passerby asked.
"This is Zhao Xiaolian's carriage in the city. His son is an official in the capital, so he is naturally qualified to ride such a gorgeous ox cart!"
"So this is Zhao Xiaolian. He lives in the city and rarely goes out once a year. Why do you want to go see the excitement this time?"
"I heard that Zhao Yun, who led the Yi Cong to Gongsun Zan's army this time, is a clansman of Zhao Xiaolian."
"I see!"
In addition, most of the people in the city watching the excitement were wondering who could pass the selection and how many people could pass the selection.
There were so many pedestrians on the road that Zhao Xiaolian's ox cart could not move as fast as the pedestrians. Zhao Feng and Lu Su followed the flow of people and walked for more than an hour starting from early morning before they arrived at the east gate.
The east gate of Zhending County was originally guarded by the garrison, and people were released only after their identities were checked. Today's situation was special, and the guards did not have to go through any formalities. They just held weapons in their hands to prevent anyone from making trouble.
After walking out of the city gate, Zhao Feng led Lu Su off the road and galloped all the way, faster than the galloping horse. Lu Su lay on Zhao Feng's back and was horrified when he heard the whistling wind beside his ears. Soon, he felt more and more in his heart.
The more excited you are.
In this way, another time after burning incense, Zhao Feng took Lu Su to the eastern suburbs of Zhending County, at the foot of a hill that the locals called Cuiyun Mountain.
Here, in addition to a high platform used for sacrifice, the ground is divided into more than ten very flat open spaces with loess and stones.
Zhao Feng and Lu Su rushed to the place, and there was a person on the stage speaking:
"In this selection, those with outstanding talents will be rewarded with thirty acres of land..."
The person on the stage, judging from their dress, should be the chief official of the county government, and on behalf of the county magistrate, they will preach the rules drawn up in advance.
"Brother, this person should be Xu Ye, the chief administrator of the county. He is quite fair. Behind him is the county magistrate Cao De, and behind him are the county magistrate Zhao Xing and the county lieutenant He Ming. The people in the circle below the stage are the village elders here.
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Zhao Feng and Lu Su were waiting impatiently. Lu Su casually introduced Zhao Feng to the people on and off the stage.
"Brother Xian, haven't you been here a short time? Why do you know the officials here?"
Lu Su sighed and said: "This time, I came here with my family to do business, who thought I would encounter bandits. I originally met the county magistrate and others at the county government office, and I wanted to visit that day, but who wanted to see
The dog at the door looks down on others and refuses to pass the news for me because I have no money!"
Zhao Feng saw Lu Su's unhappy expression and secretly sighed in his heart: "Xiandi is the eldest son of the family, but I didn't expect that he would end up living in the countryside."
In fact, if Lu Su had not had to live in the Warrior's Mansion in order to save Zhao Feng, Lu Su's family would have found him and taken him back home.
"This time, the selection situation has changed. Anyone who intends to become a righteous follower, please follow the county captain to encircle and suppress the bandits deep in Cuiyun Mountain. Anyone who has made meritorious service to the county can become a righteous follower."
Lieutenant He County was eight feet tall, burly, with a big beard under his chin. He was very powerful. The most special thing was that he held an unusual weapon in his hand.
"Brother Xian, do you know the weapons in the hands of Lieutenant He County?"
Although Lu Su was a young man, he had extraordinary experience: "That's a green dragon halberd, but it's different from the green dragon halberd commonly used in the army."
The Green Dragon Halberd, except for the tip, has a single crescent on one side, and is much heavier than an ordinary spear.
The He county captain didn't know where he learned it from, and transformed the crescent moon into a broad-bladed axe, which looked strange.
He County Lieutenant came out of the crowd and came to the stage: "Countrymen who are willing to participate in the suppression of bandits and are brave can follow the county captain's team to the back mountain. Now the county soldiers will set off with this county captain!"
Lieutenant He County was impatient and didn't like to talk too much. He quickly stepped down from the stage and went straight to his mount, which was a pretty good green-maned horse.
"Such bad horses are also used as mounts. Zhending County is really a remote and remote place!" Lu Su couldn't help but sarcastic words in order to get rid of his brother's bad temper. Fortunately, there were many people around and the noise was noisy. Except for him and Zhao Feng, no one else paid attention.
"Brother Xian, do you want to come with me or stay in the county?"
Lu Su thought for a while and said: "Su, I am willing to follow my brother to suppress the bandits!"
"Okay, but your outfit is really inconvenient. Let's go buy some equipment and weapons."
Zhao Feng pulled Lu Su, squeezed out of the crowd, and came to the county government office not far from the high platform to collect ordnance supplies.
"Brother Xian, your kung fu is not suitable for actual combat. You should get a long bow. Here, take this pill!"
Lu Su trusted Zhao Feng very much, and it was not easy to have him. He took the scarlet pills. Not long after, a heat flow rose up in his lower abdomen. As this heat flow surged throughout his body, Lu Su's strength more than tripled.
Each person can only take one pill of this kind, which can increase strength and physical fitness.
Zhao Feng originally bought this from Fogg, and there are still many of them now.
"Fortunately, I still have all my belongings, but I don't know where my other things went. Also, I need to find someone, but I can't remember."
Zhao Feng shook his head and did not waste time thinking about those clueless things.
"Excuse me, brother, I need a pair of small-sized clothes and armor, and two pairs of bows and arrows, one with the strongest bow and arrows, and one with the most powerful ones."
Zhao Feng quietly gave a small piece of silver to the thief Cao Cao, who was responsible for distributing ordnance, and he immediately received preferential treatment from the other party.
"Please two of you come with me!"
The thief Cao, whose surname is Lu, is originally from Jiangdong, and came here when Shangguan was promoted.
"You two can choose these armors and weapons by yourself!"
Zhao Feng inquired about the price and chose the smallest set of clothing for Lu Su, but Lu Su still didn't wear it properly.
“Brother Xian, take it first and I’ll correct it for you later!”
Lu Su personally chose a stiff bow, and the attendants and soldiers beside him laughed secretly:
"This kid is underage and wants to use this hard bow. It's ridiculous..."