The new emperor ascended the throne in Linzhou, and although he ordered the guards from all over the country not to use them to escort him, countless people still flocked to Linzhou.

There is an emperor, a court, and an army of more than 100,000 people, and the once remote and small place is now a happy place in everyone's hearts.

Because of this thought, Weishui City is a different kind of prosperity in this troubled world, there are people inside and out, and the market is full of shops and sales.

"Bearded!"

Shouts falling overhead.

When he arrived at the gate of the city, he sat on the side of the road and did not raise his head, but reached out and caught a small burden thrown over.

The little baggage is bulging like a stone.

Xiang Kai took out a black fist-sized stone and bit it, although this stone-shaped air-dried meat is not good-looking, but it is indeed meat.

Xiang Xiang took a bite off a piece of meat and chewed it, and then raised his head: "And what about the wine?" ”

Standing on the side of the road was an elderly man with a knife hanging from his waist, and when he heard this, he threw over a wine jug: "You are indispensable." ”

Xiang Qiu took a big sip of his head and raised his head, the wine flowed all over, and then he took a bite of meat and chewed it, laughing: "Happy." ”

The beggar and homeless man sitting next to him looked envious, salivating, and although Xiang Qi was good-looking, he was burly and had a knife, and everyone didn't dare to come and grab it.

Xiang Beard raised his hand and threw the small burden over: "Eat." ”

The homeless beggars immediately scrambled, causing a commotion outside the city gates.

"You guy." The middle-aged guard shouted, "This is our family's unique bacon." ”

Xiang Xiang held the wine jug and drank wine: "What's so special, it's just a stomach." ”

This ranger is hungry today when he has wine and drunk today without meat, and he doesn't talk about appetite, the middle-aged guard shook his head, stopped chatting and said business: "My lord invites you over." ”

Xiang Qi also threw the rest of the wine to the homeless beggars, and followed the middle-aged escort to the convoy not far away amid everyone's cheers and thanks.

The people of the convoy were resting in full gear, and the ladies also got out of the car, and were protected by a group of guards pulling the curtain, and when they saw Xiang Qi coming over, they were giggling and pointing behind the curtain, and Xiang Qi was whistling at them, which caused the women to laugh, and the old man who was drinking tea on the small table on the ground also laughed, and did not blame Xiang Qi for the wild waves.

"Brother Xiang, sit down and drink tea." He said, and then watched the young man who was dressed simply and had dripping wine and meat stains on his body sitting down opposite, without his hands, smoothly and skillfully dividing, boiling, and pouring tea.

There is elegance in the vulgarity of this ranger, and there is uninhibited in elegance, and the old man smiled slightly.

"Why don't you go into town?" Xiang Qiu took the initiative to open the topic, "Is it that relatives don't take it in?" ”

He said as he stretched out his palm, lowering his voice.

"If you don't hurt people's lives, you only need three pieces of meat."

The old man laughed and pressed his palm: "I hid it from my little brother before, I didn't come here to join my relatives, this is my inheritance." ”

Of course, if you want to stay in your own house, you can stay, and Xiang Yan took the tea and drank it all, without exclamation, envy, or disdain and anger because of the other party's deception.

"I changed my mind, I plan to go to Linzhou." The old man took the initiative to say, "The turmoil can't end in a day or two, and I didn't prepare in advance, and I can't find peace at all by relying on these family businesses, so I can only look for a place where I can keep safe." ”

He said this, sighing.

"Who would have thought of preparing for troubled times."

After he finished saying this, he saw the ranger sitting opposite him showing a good-looking smile, which seemed to be happy and proud, and there was a trace of tenderness, as if he thought of spring flowers in the winter.

The old man saw through the young man's heart and asked curiously: "Little brother has seen or knows such a person?" Where are they? What happens at this point? ”

Xiang Qi didn't deny it, and simply said neatly: "I won't tell you." ”

The old man was stunned and laughed again.

Xiang Qiu took the initiative to pick up the previous topic: "If you want to go to Linzhou, you don't need to find my escort, I don't plan to go over there, I only do business here." ”

The old man put away his smile and solemnly said: "Brother Xiang, I am inviting you to go to Linzhou with me, of course, I will also give the money for the escort, I think the little brother is very person, he should go to Linzhou to break through." ”

Xiang Qiu seemed to think: "Linzhou? ”

"Linzhou is now in ruins, and the new emperor is eager for talents." The old man said, "Brother Xiang is full of kung fu and has a noble temperament, and he must have something to do there, and the world over there is much bigger than here." ”

Xiang Qiu didn't speak.

The old man looked at Xiang Qiu: "I don't think you are a small fish who wants to live in the shallows. ”

Xiang Qiu laughed: "Of course, the eldest husband must seek to leap into the dragon gate when he is alive, and he is famous all over the world." ”

The old man nodded: "So you should go to Linzhou, I know that Linzhou is far away, and you have no money, Brother Xiang, I am willing to hire you as a guard." ”

Moved, Pingshui met so much, he didn't want anything, that is, he was a talent, this kind of kindness, the next step should be to thank him gratefully, the middle-aged guard standing next to him looked at the beard, but he didn't see the excitement and brilliance on the face of this young ranger.

Xiang Qi took out a shredded piece of dried meat from between his teeth and shook his head: "I said it, I will be the guard of this journey, and I won't go any further." ”

"Brother Xiang, there is such a situation in Linzhou now." The old man moved forward cross-legged and poured tea for Xiang Qiu, "When I left Beijing, there were many officials who did not keep up, and His Majesty issued a new order, and the chief was not there, and the official position was postponed." ”

Xiang Qiu sighed: "Yes, people who have traveled thousands of miles with the past can also be reused." ”

The old man said: "My family is among them, I originally thought that there was no hope for promotion, but I didn't expect to have this opportunity." ”

Xiang Beard bowed his hand to the old man: "Congratulations to the old man, it is really a blessing and a curse since ancient times." ”

The old man looked at him and simply made the meaning clear: "I will let my son recommend you, now there are many generals and righteous warriors who have come to join the army, and follow the new emperor to defeat the thieves and pacify the world, which can be said to be from the dragon's work." He patted Xiang Qiu's hand, "Brother Xiang, don't you want to do some work?" It's like your name. ”

Xiang Qiu's expression was a little yearning: "Of course I want to do something." He smiled again, "Wrong, of course I will do something!" ”

The old man laughed, and was about to shake hands with Xiang Qiu to congratulate, Xiang Qi withdrew his hand, put down the teacup and stood up.

"But I have one thing to do now, so I can't go to Linzhou." He said, "Thank you for your kindness." ”

The old man was stunned, he could see that this young man was not wanting to welcome or refuse, his eyes were clear and bright, this was true.

"You, what's there you can't let go? Make contributions first, and everything is easy to do. The old man said again.

Xiang Beard shook his head: "This thing can't be, I am entrusted with the matter of loyalty." ”

I see, the rangers believe in a promise, but isn't that ancient times? The rangers are almost extinct, and now it's easy to have a chance for the rangers to make a career.....

"Is this hard to do?" The old man asked.

Xiang Qiu thought about it, it was the second time to assassinate Xiang Yun, and Xiang Yun was very closely guarded after the first assassination, and it can be imagined after the second time.

It's hard to kill someone who is always on guard and has enough ability to do so.

"What if you can't do it in your lifetime?" The old man asked again.

Xiang Qiu laughed: "Then do it for a lifetime." He bowed to the old man, raised his eyebrows and whistled at the ladies who had been looking at this side, then turned and strode away, leaving behind the old man's astonishment and the laughter of the women.

Seeing the beggars and wanderers who had occupied the city gates coming back to him, they gave him the warmest part of the sun, and there was a pile of hay on the ground.

"Master, did anyone call you a guard again?" A beggar asked curiously, looking at Xiang Qiu's empty hands and regretting that he didn't bring some wine and meat back.

Xiang Qi, who had just followed the old man to drink ancient tea under the tree, sat crooked among the beggars without the slightest demeanor, and touched his handsome chin: "I'm so good, there are always people crying and shouting to carry me, it's really annoying." ”

The beggars and homeless people laughed and complimented, and the people and cars in front of the city gate became more and more noisy.

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The city gate of Jiannan Road has always been full of people and soldiers, so when a group of officers and soldiers rushed over, the people were just accustomed to avoiding it and did not pay much attention, but a melodious and tactful shout sounded behind this team of soldiers and horses.

The shouts came from the horse's hooves, and a man in a white robe with a fluttering jade belt on his head rushed forward.

The corners of his narrow eyes were smeared with crimson, like peach blossoms falling in spring, and the peach blossoms were like rain falling and shining: "Third master, you can't go!" ”

This cry made the horses under Li Fengyao in front of him shiver, neighed and rushed out of the city gate.

Li Fengyao was startled and hurriedly reined in.

What's going on with this horse? What are you doing here! He's putting on a show! It's not like you really want to lead the army to recruit in person!

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(Today's Chinese New Year's Eve, I wish you all a happy and prosperous New Year, and I wish you all New Year's greetings!) Thank you for accompanying me through another year, love and respect for you, everyone has fun and eats well and drinks well during the New Year, and does not grow fat! ）