Akatani, the territory of the Ying people.

A few outsiders came to buy horses, and Ah Xun made this deal easily, and subconsciously sighed when he walked back.

Before leaving, Dad said that he would be back in a few days.

But Yingren waited for more than a month, and the patriarch did not appear.

The uneasy atmosphere began to spread among the clan, and Ah Xun tried his best to appease him, but his prestige was not enough to convince the public, and he had to deal with the affairs of the clan, and he was often so busy that he couldn't meet his eyes all night.

Now he finally understands how much responsibility his father has on his shoulders and how hard it is to sit in this position.

On this day, the envoy of the country came to distribute a new mission.

This time, the task is straightforward:

Robbery.

Recently, an opinion leader has emerged in the South, who often travels around the country, advocating that countries join hands to defend against the Devil.

In the words of the envoy of the country, it is "to confuse the people with evil words".

But the people of all countries are very happy with this, and they are always instigated by him.

This person has accumulated prestige among the people, is called the "national teacher", and has also received the courtesy of the monarchs of several countries, and I heard that in a certain king's palace, he had a deep conversation with the monarch for three days and three nights, which shows that he has won the hearts of the kings.

Of course, the country cannot sit idly by.

"My king has often said that lies are no substitute for hope." The envoy explained in his usual arrogant voice, "You will puncture this false hope for my king!" ”

Yaguo demanded that this assassination be disguised as a robbery by bandits.

When the second uncle heard this, he was furious: "How can this be reasonable." With such a prestigious figure, why didn't the country do it himself, but asked us to kill it? If we really kill him, we won't be able to raise our heads in the Shining Plains from now on. No, we don't do that! ”

"How old are you?" The envoy is neither yin nor yang, "Ying clan is you the one who has the final say?" ”

The second uncle glanced at Ah Xun, who hesitated for a moment, stepped forward and said, "The patriarch is not here, now I have the final say." We don't ......."

"We can pick it up!" A familiar voice came from outside the door, "But what conditions does the country want to offer?" ”

The patriarch is back.

Ah Xun was overjoyed: "Daddy! ”

The second uncle was stunned: "What did you say?" Such a shameless task, you also want to take it? ”

The patriarch strode in, his shoulders as straight as a javelin. Before anyone arrived, the strong wind came first, suppressing the rest of the second uncle's words.

"That kind of person is in the fire, dancing with the tip of the knife, and sooner or later something will happen." The patriarch said coldly, "If we don't make a move, others will do it." The country will not let him go. So be pragmatic, we help him to seek benevolence, and he helps us get what we want! ”

The last sentence was addressed to my younger brother.

Ah Xun's second uncle wanted to refute, but the brother's eyes were like a tiger, as if he was going to choose someone to devour, and his hands and feet were a little numb, and he couldn't speak for a while.

This is unusual, and he is also a battle-hardened warrior.

The envoy immediately said, "Seventy thousand stone grain." This year, the harvest is in arrears in various places, and grain is very expensive. ”

"What about sending Hanako?" The patriarch sneered, "After we finish this vote, the debt owed to the country will be written off!" In addition, in the future, we will decide who the Akatani horse will sell to, and we don't need to make a hand out of it! You bring me a message back, and if the country agrees, we will do it; Otherwise, please be wise! ”

After his father appeared, Ah Xun retreated.

Meng Meng leaned over and whispered to him, "How much do we owe to the country?" ”

"At the beginning, it was 140,000 taels." Ah Xun is still very clear about this account, "It's already 350,000 taels now." ”

In five or six years, the total amount has more than tripled.

Meng Meng was so shocked that he couldn't close his mouth: "Huh? Aren't you wrong? ”

Ah Xun said bitterly: "It is indeed calculated according to interest." ”

Yaguo didn't miscalculate a penny for them, but the interest itself is high!

"This is how the country has always been profitable. If we want to go to war, and if other nations want to go to war, they have to borrow money from it; After the fight, you have to start paying back. ”

When there is a war, P shares are burned, and no matter how high the interest rate is, you have to borrow.

And the ability of the country lies in the fact that it can really recover its debts, and no one dares to owe money and not pay it back.

"Do both sides of the war have to borrow money from it?"

"Usually. Who makes the country the richest? Arlo added, "In addition to money, there are also weapons, food, armor, and so on. As for the usury of the Ya Country, I have only heard of the Julu Country paying it off. ”

Yingren has long been overwhelmed by this heavy debt. If you can't pay the money, you have to do some dishonorable or angry things for the country to pay off the debt.

Meng Meng said hatefully: "These vampires! ”

When the messenger heard this, his eyes widened in shock: "Are you crazy? ”

Yingren has always been at their disposal like dogs, but this time they took the wrong medicine?

The patriarch pulled the scabbard on his waist, and Sen Han's murderous aura rushed straight to the envoy of the country opposite.

The latter took two steps back in a row and shouted: "What are you doing! ”

"You're up to you?" The patriarch pointed out the door, "Go back and spread the word!" ”

The envoy didn't dare to stay, so he went out in a smoke, and only when he walked more than a dozen feet away did he dare to look back at him.

He really can't be the master, so he can only go back and report to the king.

After he left, Yingren exploded inside.

The second uncle said angrily: "After this work is done, can we still gain a foothold in the Shining Gold Plain?" ”

"Whether we can gain a foothold or not depends on our strength!" The patriarch turned to face him, and his tone was cold, "Back then, the Luodian Kingdom also turned its back on the alliance, why did life be much better than ours, and no one dared to accuse them?" ”

He was telling the truth, and the people looked at each other.

Luo Dianguo and Ying people defected together, but for so many years, only Ying people have been squeezed out by the surrounding areas, and the white eyes and sanctions of neighboring countries. Although Luo Dianguo has a bad reputation, he should do business as he does, and he should live his life, as if he has not been affected much.

Why are they treated differently if they make the same mistakes? This is also a matter of indignation for many years.

"Isn't that because the military strength of the Luodian Kingdom is stronger than them, and the men and horses are stronger than them? They couldn't defeat Luodian Kingdom, so they came to Yingren to vent their anger! The patriarch snorted to the ground, "The way of dog X, the fool who looks down on people with dog eyes!" When we become stronger, the people around us naturally dare not say half a 'no' to us! ”

"How many unconscionable things have the country done over the years, does anyone dare to point at its nose and scold?" He sneered again, "As long as we get rid of debts and can buy and sell horses freely, why can't we be rich and strong?" When that happens, whoever dares to point fingers at us, we will chop off all his hands and feet! ”

This call was sonorous and powerful, and the clansmen listened to it with enthusiasm.

That's right, whoever has the big fist makes sense, this is the law of survival in the Shining Gold Plain!

The second uncle frowned, always feeling that something was wrong, but he couldn't mention it for a while.

Only Ah Xun looked at his father worriedly.

The father was more fierce and irritable than before, and although what he said seemed to make sense, Ah Xun knew very well where he had been.

In the end, the clan elder also came out and said, "Don't be impatient, everyone. The conditions offered by the patriarch are not low, and the country may not agree. ”

When the Ying people heard this, they were a little disappointed.

When the clansmen dispersed, the father and son returned to their residence, and Ah Xun looked around and no one dared to ask his father:

"You got it?"

The patriarch's face showed a smug expression: "Of course! ”

He took a step back, and his body was suddenly covered in a black scale armor, from head to toe, revealing only his neck and face.

This armor appeared abruptly, Ah Xun was startled, and saw that although its style was a little simple, it was rust-free and spotless, and there were few scratches.

His own armor was scarred, and it was only two days before Meng Meng took it to repair, but the Luo Sheng armor that his father brought back from the ruins was as sequinous as new?

"This, this is Luo Shengjia?" He circled around his father, and this armor didn't look very imposing.

"The armor that kills, practicality is the most important." The patriarch clenched his fists and lightly touched the table. He didn't hit hard, just touched it lightly, and the table instantly disintegrated and fell apart.

Ah Xun has good eyesight, and he can shoot kites with a bow, even if the light in the tent is a little dim, he still finds that the armor on his father's left chest is a little different.

Although they are all nail pieces, these pieces are thicker and have a thin tooth margin.

It seems to be made up later?

"It's like ...... here," he reached out to touch, but his father jerked away.

Ah Xun's hand stopped in mid-air and slowly put it away, a little embarrassed.

"What about Ali and Ayi?" My father went out with his right-hand men, but when he returned, they were gone.

The patriarch shook his head: "The mountain is dangerous, they didn't come out." ”

"Are there any demons and evil spirits in there?"

"Yes, the worst is people." The patriarch said, "There were a few adventurers who secretly attacked, and I killed five, but two escaped. ”

Ah Xun's face was slightly gloomy, but his father patted his top hair, full of ambition: "Don't cry and mourn!" Our good days are coming. ”

He has changed his previous depression, speaks with full of energy, acts vigorously, and has inexhaustible strength in his gestures.

That injury, it seems, is gone.

The Ying Patriarch seems to have returned to more than ten years ago, back to the peak of his power.

No, it's more than that.

Ah Xun was a little uneasy in his heart: "Daddy, you ...... You okay? ”

"Okay, what's wrong?" 's father's voice was like a bell, "In the past ten years, I haven't had such a good time!" ”

"Is there anything unusual about wearing this armor?" There were so many warriors who fell in the past, how did Luo Shengjia affect them?

"Nope." My father smirked, "Do you think there will be an evil voice in my ears, constantly bewitching?" How can there be such a stupid thing! This armor is dressed in comfort and thoughts, as if you can pick the stars with your hands. ”

"But Rasho is ......"

"Don't worry, I'm in control!"

To Ah Xun's disappointment, Ya Guo quickly agreed to Yingren's conditions, and he didn't bargain much.

It's really murderous.

In the next few days, the Ying people began to collect intelligence, find out information, and track down the assassination target.

This task is not easy, the goal is to advocate the joint resistance of all countries, of course, I know that the country is eager to take its head, so there are more than 200 guards around me, and more than a dozen followers who have cultivated to a high level-

It was given to him by three kings.

How many people are there in the Ying family? They had never touched such a hard bone. If Ying wants to capture such a target, the best way is to attack secretly instead of attacking head-on.