Xia Huan's words, Chen's father and son didn't understand what it meant. It's just that Xia Huan sat on the seat and drank all the tea in the teapot before standing up again.

While waiting for the guards in the palace to clean up the pavilion, Xia Huan also said to Chen An: "It's not too early, the students still need to go to Yingshang, so they won't bother Master Chen anymore." It's a pity that Zhaoming and Master Chen haven't seen each other for two years, and they will be separated when they see each other, and the students are really a little unhappy. ”

And Chen An also hurriedly said: "His Royal Highness will be sealed, but it is for His Majesty to share his worries, and the ministers dare not delay His Highness." As for the dog, being able to follow His Royal Highness and make contributions is not only a blessing for the dog, but also a matter of Weichen's heart. ”

Xia Huan smiled and saluted Chen An again, then turned over and continued to run in the direction of Yingshang.

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The distance on Yingshang is really not far, and the horses under Xia Huan and the guards' crotches are all horses that are only available in the army, and they ran all the way down, but just after that, they arrived at the entrance of Yingshang County.

Looking at Yingshang County, which is full of people coming and going, but is located between the river and the small mountains and forests, Xia Huan's heart suddenly gave birth to a trace of love.

"It's a pity." Looking at this beautiful county, Xia Huan couldn't help but shake his head gently.

This place is too close to the political center of Shoudu, otherwise, Xia Huan really hopes to stay here for the rest of his life.

Chen Zhaoming, who was on the side, knew Xia Huan's thoughts and asked, "Does Your Highness think it's too noisy here?" ”

Xia Huan turned his head, looked at Chen Zhaoming, and said solemnly: "Those who know me, Zhaoming also!" ”

The two laughed, and then they were interested, and they made an appointment to bet on horses, and the one who arrived at the city gate first won.

The official roads of the Chu State, especially near Shoudu, were divided into special roadways and sidewalks. In addition, the straight road built by the Qin period, you don't have to worry about hitting people when you run a horse.

It's summer approaching, and even after that, it's still a little hot, and there aren't many carriages on the driveway. On the contrary, it made the relationship between Xia Huan and Chen Zhaoming more exhaustive.

Xia Huan's riding skills are not as good as Chen Zhaoming, but the horse under his crotch is carefully selected, and it is much better than Chen Zhaoming.

Therefore, when the two arrived at the city gate, it was Xia Huan who took the lead.

"Zhaoming, I can't imagine that I haven't seen you for two years, and your riding skills have already thrown me off so much. If it weren't for my crotch horse, I'm afraid I would have lost to you today. Xia Huan lightly pulled the reins in his hand, laughed and jokingly said to Chen Zhaoming.

In front of Xia Huan, Chen Zhaoming also temporarily forgot the so-called honor and humility ceremony, and said with some annoyance: "If you give me the same horse, I will win!" ”

"Haha! It's a pity you don't! Seeing Chen Zhaoming's unyielding appearance, Xia Huan was even more happy.

Just as the two were laughing and talking, more than a dozen guards had already arrived. More than a dozen people got off their horses together and walked towards Yingshang County.

However, just when Xia Huan and Chen Zhaoming were still reminiscing about a previous horse race, a discordant sound broke the joyful atmosphere.

"Stop! Where did you come from for a business trip, and you don't know that you need to pay business tax first when you enter the city? A man wearing a somewhat old, not even fitted Chu Army-style military uniform, stopped in front of Xia Huan and the others.

"Business traveler?" Xia Huan pointed to himself with some confusion, and then said with a smile: "This big brother, are you mistaken?" We're just travelers, where is the business trip? ”

"Don't talk nonsense, hurry up and give money. Look at more than ten of you, a total of forty Chu coins! The man who looked like a pawn looked a little impatient. From time to time, he waved the already old Changge in his hand, and the threat was even more overflowing.

Forty Chu coins is not much for business travelers, especially those who walk between Yingshui and Huaishui. Not to mention Xia Huan of the royal family of Chu State.

According to the law designated by Chu Taizu at the beginning, when travelers and Chu's merchants enter the city, they will not be charged. Only business travelers from other countries will collect a part of the business tax.

Forty Chu coins, perhaps many people have the heart of one more thing and one less thing, and they will give it.

However, what really made Xia Huan a little dissatisfied, even angry, was. This is Yingshang, only a few dozen miles away from Shoudu.

With such a small distance, could it be that the law designated by Taizu is no longer valid in the city?

Although Xia Huan doesn't care, or even wants to stay away from the political center, he also loves the country and hopes that it will be more prosperous and powerful.

Therefore, Xia Huan held back his anger and said with a pleasant face: "This eldest brother, even if we are business travelers, according to the law of Taizu, we will hold Chu Yingu as Chu people, why do we need to be taxed?" ”

"Who the hell knows if you are from our Chu. Don't talk nonsense, give money quickly! ”

The Chu pawn guarding the city seemed to be a little impatient, and directly erected Changge in his hand, wanting to write Xia Huan.

However, before his Changge could completely fall, Chen Zhaoming, who was beside Xia Huan, had already put the sword at his waist against his neck.

That Chu pawn, looking at the cold sword blade, trembled and said, "Fine, fine, fine!" ”

A call caused a few Chu pawns who were still pretending to sleep under the city cave to rush towards the city gate with Changge.

And behind Xia Huan, the group of palace guards, naturally not to be left behind, drew their swords one after another, and protected them in front of Xia Huan.

A tense momentum suddenly attracted the people who were going to enter the city behind to scatter and push away, for fear of implicating them.

"Da Chu has been opened since Taizu, when have there been more moths like you! Today, I will let you know what military discipline is! ”

As a former member of the Shenwu Army, the ban has almost been engraved into Chen Zhaoming's bones.

In the face of this group of lazy and lazy robes who do not seek progress, an elite like him is the most annoying.

And Xia Huan's face was also ugly.

Yingshang is really a treasure of feng shui, and it is close to Shoudu, so it stands to reason that it should be a great success. In addition to these ruffians, it is really eye-catching.

"Who dares to break ground on Lao Tzu's head?" In the cave, a rough voice came.

Immediately afterward, the group of soldiers moved out of the way, revealing a large man with dark skin and a burly body.

"Centurion, it's them, the subordinates suspect that they are the fine work of the Han Kingdom, and ask the centurion to save the villain's life!"

Hearing the familiar voice, the man who was still under Chen Zhaoming's sword looked pitiful with a hint of crying.

"Centurion? When will a city gate also need a hundred people from Dachu to defend it! Xia Huan stared at the big man in front of him, who was half a head taller than himself, and asked coldly.

Before the "centurion" could speak, a soldier-like man on the side jumped to his feet first.

"Boy! What kind of structure are we, can you control it? Hurry up and ......"

"Smack!"

A crisp sound sounded at the city gate. The soldier who hadn't finished saying the previous words was directly slapped to the ground by the strong man.

The surrounding soldiers wearing Chu army uniforms all widened their eyes and looked at their centurion with a look of disbelief.

Their centurion, although it looks horizontal on weekdays, is still really good to them. This beauty guard of the city gate was snatched by him himself from others.

However, the next scene almost scared them out of their heart disease.

The strong man who had just slapped his own person a moment ago immediately knelt down in front of this young man who looked no more than the age of a weak crown, and said: "The villain has eyes and does not know Mount Tai, and I hope that the son will forgive his sins!" ”

A few decades ago, the title of prince could only be possessed by princes. However, nowadays, there are too many princes to count, and such titles are naturally common. Even a nameless person can also call himself "this son".

Looking at the strong man kneeling in front of him, Xia Huan still had a gloomy face, not knowing what he was thinking.

It wasn't until half a cup of tea that Xia Huan waved his hand and motioned for his people to put away their swords.