Without the chaotic sounds of silk bamboo and singing and dancing, King Kang's Mansion became much quieter. Many subordinates saw that their prince was chatting with Her Royal Highness the princess, and they didn't dare to approach without permission.

Ji Gou looked up at the newly grown branches on an old tree in the courtyard, and his heart was gloomy, even when the old tree sprouted, would he never have a chance to compete in the world again?

"Thirteenth sister, I'll tell you the truth, if Brother Jiu didn't have this idea, he wouldn't have lived in King Kang's mansion, but moved directly into the palace. Of the several nearby state capitals, the only suitable base is Haizhou City. But Brother Jiu and Zhu Chao fought dozens of battles, but they never won Haizhou. ”

Ji Daoyun was silent, not everyone in this world is a famous general, and he can easily lead troops to win battles.

Thinking of this, she somehow suddenly thought of the senior sister Zhong Qinghan she knew in the school palace. When it comes to leading troops to fight, the younger generation can be said to be unsurpassed, and even her teacher is full of praise for Zhong Qinghan.

It's a pity that Zhong Qinghan is suffering from the Nine Yin Absolute Pulse, and he doesn't know what is going on at the moment? Some time ago, I also heard that she came to Donghai County. Jiankang City is not particularly far from Donghai County, and it will take about two or three days to arrive by horse and boat, so maybe I should visit her.

"Brother Jiu, that's all you say, many things can only be done on your own. If there is a chance, I can introduce you to an ally, and with her help, it should not be a problem to conquer Haizhou. But I don't think she'll be able to make a move, and her body shouldn't allow her to run around and get tired. ”

Ji Gou retracted his gaze, looked at Ji Daoyun curiously, and asked, "Thirteenth sister, what kind of person are you talking about, isn't it also a genius from your Jixia Academy?" ”

Ji Daoyun showed a look of remembrance, nodded and said: "Brother Jiu is not bad, she is not only a student of our Jixia Academy, but also a closed disciple of Lord Sun Mu, a soldier saint, who has inherited the knowledge of the military arts. ”

Ji Gou couldn't help but gasp when he heard this, he was like thunder in the name of Sun Mu, one of the four great martial saints. As a disciple of the Soldier Saint, he is also extraordinary.

He said eagerly: "Thirteenth sister, then can you introduce the ninth brother?" ”

Ji Daoyun shook his head apologetically, briefly told him about Zhong Qinghan's deeds, and finally said: "I'm not sure if Qinghan is safe and sound at the moment, how can I promise to introduce you to Brother Jiu?" But I'll go to Donghai County next, and I hope everything is okay with the light cold. ”

Ji Gou listened to Ji Daoyun's story of Zhong Qinghan's deeds, and his chest was full of blood, and then he said regretfully: "Such an amazing and brilliant person is actually terminally ill. Sure enough, God is jealous of talents, and his face is thin. ”

"Brother Jiu, take care, the little sister is going to say goodbye and leave, and if there is a chance in the future, the little sister will come back to visit you." The two exchanged a few more pleasantries, and Ji Daoyun finally put forward the idea of farewell.

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After several days of long travel, Su Ziheng and his party finally came to the famous Jiankang City.

What he saw and heard along the way touched Su Ziheng's heart a lot. The ten-year civil war of the Eastern Wei Dynasty caused great damage to all parts of the Eastern Wei Dynasty. Although it has not reached the point of "white bones in the wilderness, there is no rooster crowing for thousands of miles", it is really sparsely populated, and even the figures of robbers and bandits are rarely seen on the road.

As they approached Jiankang City, there were gradually more pedestrians on the road.

After entering the city, everyone paid the entrance fee, which is the poll tax. There is not much money, two copper plates per person. Su Ziheng was quite disdainful in his heart, how could a city that still relied on poll tax develop business? It seems that this King Kang is nothing more than that.

But apart from Kang Wang Jigou, Su Ziheng also has no good partners.

After Shi Meng entered the city, he looked at the towering attics on both sides of the street, the shop flags under the eaves were waving in the wind, and the pedestrians around him were flowing endlessly, and he couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "Master, this Jianning City is bigger than our previous Xining City." From Liangzhou to Donghai County, all the way through countless prefectures and counties, none of which is bigger than Jiankang City. ”

Dong Yuan Yu nodded in agreement and said: "What Brother Shi said is extremely true, when the slave maid was in the Wa Kingdom, Kyoto at that time did not even have half of Jiankang City, and it was already called majestic. ”

At this time, after hearing the second shopkeeper who was soliciting customers in a restaurant on the side, he smiled and said: "Looking at the dress of several guest officers, it must be the first time to come to our Jiankang for business, right?" Our Jiankang is the largest city in the world, and naturally there is no other place to compare with it. ”

Su Ziheng glanced at the shopkeeper, but he didn't expect him to have a strong sense of pride, but he was just ......

"This little second brother, if Jiankang is the first city in the world, then what is the number of Chang'an City in Great Xia?"

"Uh......" The shopkeeper was speechless for a while, his face was stupid, but it was not good to forcibly refute Su Ziheng's words.

If it was ten years ago, Jiankang and Chang'an were tied for first place, he could still fight to the end. However, in the past ten years, the Eastern Wei Dynasty has been in civil strife, and Jiankang City has long been stagnant and even in decline.

Under the continuous development of Emperor Yao Chengde of Xia, Chang'an City is expanding the city outward every year, and now the population has exceeded one million, far ahead of Jiankang and becoming the first city in the world.

The shopkeeper sneered and said: "It turns out that several guest officials are businessmen from Daxia, and they must have worked hard from afar, so it is better to go into the restaurant to drink some wine and rest for a while." ”

Su Ziheng looked up at the restaurant signboard, the welcome restaurant, and then looked back at Shi Meng, Dong Yuanyu and others, and saw that they were also tired, so he nodded and agreed.

"Okay, then the second brother will lead the way. By the way, little second brother, let me ask you something, do you know where your Kang Wangfu is? ”

As soon as Su Ziheng's words came out, the shopkeeper was stunned for a moment, and glanced at him vigilantly, "This guest officer asked us if the location of King Kang's Mansion is Heguigan?" ”

Su Ziheng said with a smile: "Little second brother, don't misunderstand, I have a business I want to talk to King Kang, and there is no malice." Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to ask you this question in public. ”

Before entering the city, Su Ziheng had already thought about this problem, he had no friendship with Kang Wang Jigou, and he didn't know him, so he didn't necessarily come to the door to ask to see others. It's easier to take the initiative to lure him to yourself.

The shopkeeper breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that Su Ziheng had sold some precious goods from afar, and wanted to make a profit to sell them to King Kang. After all, in Jiankang City, the richest and most noble person is King Kang Ji Gou, if he is appreciated by King Kang and gives him some wealth casually, he can have no worries for a lifetime.

"Phew!"

Before the shopkeeper could speak, a carriage stopped next to Su Ziheng and the others, and someone opened the curtain and looked at him.

"Su Ziheng, is that you?" A surprised voice came out, "Shouldn't you be in Donghai County at the moment?" Why is it in Jiankang City? ”