Zhang Yan left the reef group in Ming Yi's boat, and under his guidance, boarded one of the warships called the Thorny Heart. A middle-aged man with a few entourages had been waiting here for a long time.

He observed the noble man in Ming Yi's mouth. He was about forty people, dressed in a royal blue shirt, with his hair combed in a bun, with an ebony hairpin inserted, and his mustache was neatly decorated, full of energy, chic and magnanimous.

Ming Yi introduced: "Zhang Shaolang, this is Zhao Xiangcheng Zhao of the Security Patrol Association. “

Zhang Yu clasped his hands together and said, "Zhao is in charge." ”

Zhao Xiangcheng only saw Zhang Yu's appearance clearly at this moment, and he couldn't help but be amazed in his heart. At this time, he noticed the Xia Jian in Zhang Yu's hand, and couldn't help but say, "Could it be that newt killed by Shaolang?"

Zhang Yudao: "It's just a fluke." ”

Zhao Xiangcheng received an affirmative answer, and his heart was churning, the main responsibility of the Security Patrol Committee was to clean up the pirates and strange monsters on the routes of the islands, he was very aware of the power of spiritual creatures, he had just been confirmed from the guards around him, Zhang Yu was an ordinary person.

It's hard to imagine that a young man without supernatural powers could do such a thing.

He said with a straight face: "Zhang Shaolang, the Dafu is an industry under my name, the ship can be rebuilt if it sinks, but the loss of human life is irretrievable, but here I want to thank you for saving the lives of the whole ship." ”

As he spoke, he shook solemnly.

Zhang Yu replied with a humble salute and said, "I'm just saving myself." ”

Zhao Xiangcheng said with a smile: "Zhang Shaolang said humbly, act from the heart, follow the heart, a person's true character is often not even clear to himself, only at the moment of crisis can he see it, your actions are enough to be called a gentleman." He seemed to think of something at this time, paused, and said, "I take the liberty of asking, Zhang Shaolang, are you Xia Zi?"

Zhang Yudao: "In the household records, my parents are both Xia people. ”

After the establishment of the Metropolitan Protectorate, many indigenous people attached to Tianxia, and the descendants born after their union with the Xia people were naturally all included in the Xia nationality. However, only if both parents are Xia people, they can be called "Xia Zi". The local one is even more stringent, and you have to count three generations up.

"Sure enough, it's Natsuko. Zhao Xiangcheng's expression was even more pleasant, he looked at Zhang Yu with both eyes, and asked slowly: "Zhang Shaolang, what do you think...... Is Tianxia still there?"

Ming Yi has been standing aside since he got on the boat, and when he heard this, he also looked up at Zhang Yu, as if he wanted to know how he answered.

Zhang Yuyi changed his mind, sixty years ago, the arrival of the turbidity tide made the Dongting Metropolitan Protectorate cut off contact with the mainland, although the Metropolitan Protectorate tried to pass on the news several times, but they were all sunk in the sea.

Now many people suspect that Tianxia no longer exists, just like the civilizations that rose in the previous eras, drowned in this catastrophe.

He also looked at the two of them and replied with great certainty: "Of course." ”

Zhao Xiangcheng was surprised: "Oh, why do you think so?"

He had seen many people who were hopeful about Tianxia's existence, and he had also seen many people who were pessimistic, but he had rarely seen such a sure and resolute answer.

Zhang Yu said calmly: "Because where there are Tianxia people, it is Tianxia." ”

Zhao Xiangcheng was stunned for a while, his eyes lit up, he nodded vigorously, and said: "Well said! Well said, where there are Tianxia people, it is Tianxia!" He turned sideways and said, "Zhang Shaolang, come, I have ordered someone to prepare a banquet before, please be sure to enjoy the light!"

Zhang Yu happily agreed, and followed him to the cabin.

At this moment, the two of them suddenly saw small boats on the sea heading towards the reef, apparently heading for the corpse of the newt.

Zhao Xiangcheng paused slightly, turned his head and said, "Zhang Shaolang, you killed this monster, what are you going to do with it?"

Spiritual creatures are very valuable, muscles and bones can be used to make weapons, and most of the visceral fat can be used to make medicine and oil. In addition, there are many people in the prefecture who believe that eating the meat of spiritual creatures can gain power from it, and they are often sold out as soon as they appear on the market, and can be sold for a very high price.

Zhang Yu had thought about this issue before, and he said, "I remember that the Metropolitan Protectorate has a clear decree on the seizure of spiritual creatures?"

Zhao Xiangcheng said: "There is this decree, as long as it can be proved that the spiritual creature was captured by yourself, thirty percent will go to the person who seized it, fifty percent will go to the public treasury, and the remaining two percent will go to the local consumption." However, this reef group is no longer under the jurisdiction of any one island, so there is no need to count the local consumption. ”

Zhang Yu arched his hand and said: "According to the agreement made by the Metropolitan Protectorate sixty years ago, as long as it is the Tenghai Sea, it should be counted under the jurisdiction of the islands, and I ask Director Zhao to transfer the two percent to the monarch of the islands on my behalf." ”

Zhao Xiangcheng thought for a while, and said: "I know Zhang Shaolang's concerns, it's okay, then I will accept it on behalf of all the monarchs, if Zhang Shaolang is inconvenient, I can also deal with your fifty percent on your behalf, and then we will discuss how to settle the settlement, what do you think?"

Zhang Yu was also polite: "Then there will be work together." "He doesn't have a channel to deal with this newt now, and it will attract coveting it for nothing, and it is the safest to hand it over to Zhao Xiang.

After the two of them finished communicating about this, they came to the upper cabin of the Thornheart, which had the most natural light.

Zhang Yu untied his cloak in the outer compartment, and a maid brought a copper basin, and another person came over with a long-spouted pot to fill him with water and clean his hands, wiped it clean with a handkerchief, and then turned the screen and went to the inner room.

The banquet of the host and guest here has been set up, the dining table is covered with red silk, on which are placed the glossy white jade plates, washed toothbrushes, daggers, and small plates; behind the banquet there is a cyan bamboo and wooden frame, hanging a sweat towel cloth for wiping, and there is a high-waisted porcelain bowl in the position of the case.

At this time, an entourage came up and shook it, and pressed his head very low: "Guest, if you don't see any soldiers at the banquet, please untie your sword." ”

Zhao Xiangcheng waved his hand, "Today is my banquet for Zhang Shaolang, and I am on the boat, so I don't need those cliché etiquette." He turned around and made a gesture and said, "Zhang Shaolang, please take a seat, come out in a hurry, the equipment is poor, don't be surprised." ”

Zhang Yu politely said a word, and followed him into the table.

At this time, on the Bone Island reef. A group of people were pointing around the corpse of the newt, which was only a day's walk from the capital, so they had to skip the step of dividing and prepared to hook up and drag the troll back directly.

When Qiao Zhan came here, a bunch of people were busy, and he said to an old man in Tsing Yi: "Wang Jianjun, how is it? Have you found out the cause of this monster's death?"

Wang Jian was thin and lean, his eyes were bright, he looked extremely excited now, and grabbed Qiao Zhan and said, "Team rate, come, you come here." ”

He gestured with his hand at the newt's head, "The sword stabbed obliquely from here, cutting the brain in half with great precision from the middle, and there were no other wounds, it can be said that it was a sword killing, and the person who shot it must know the body structure of the newt very well, and that sword must be very special, otherwise it can't cut through the spiritual surface." ”

Qiao Zhan was secretly frightened, this newt was at least more than ten zhang long, and in the face of such a big spiritual creature, even if he was holding such a sharp weapon, without assistance, he would not be absolutely sure to do it.

He was very sure that Zhang Yu did not exceed the limits of ordinary people, killing spiritual creatures in human form, and did not use guns, this can be regarded as a precedent, right?

At this moment, he couldn't help but love talent.

Then he thought that if he could pull Zhang Yu into the Divine Captain Army, wouldn't the credit be regarded as the Divine Captain Army?

This thought made his heart flutter, but it was a little difficult to operate, and it was not something he could decide alone.

He touched the stubble on his chin and pondered it, and he had an idea in his mind.

In the cabin of the Thorny Heart, the servant first served a snack, and after putting it on the table, he lowered his head and bowed down.

Zhang Yu's eyes fell, and at the bottom of the black glazed bowl in front of him, small white flour balls were gently rolling in the soup, looking very jade-snowy. He scooped it up with a dagger and tasted it, and suddenly his cheeks were full of fragrance, and there was a hint of sweetness in the soft glutinousness.

Zhao Xiangcheng said with a smile: "This is Xiangyu Pill, a famous dim sum on Xiangdao, can it fit Zhang Shaolang's taste?"

Zhang Yu put down the dagger and said, "Very good." ”

After the two of them finished eating the snacks and rinsing their mouths, the waiter came up and took them down, and then the main dishes were served.

Zhao Xiang said a request, and the two of them each raised their spoons to eat, and they were speechless during the banquet.

After eating, the host and guest went to the compartment to freshen up, and when they returned to the banquet, a plate of small vegetables and fruits was already served on the table, as well as a cup of fragrant and refreshing tea.

Zhao Xiangcheng took a sip of tea, then put it down, sat up straight and said, "Zhang Shaolang, I don't know how much you know about our security patrol?"

Zhang Yudao: "I've heard a little. ”

When he traveled with his teacher, he met members of the Security Patrol Society, which were private armed forces on the islands of the sea. Although this organization is not a government office under the rule of the Metropolitan Protectorate, it involves a huge combination of interests behind it, and it also involves the game between the outer islands and the Metropolitan Protectorate.

Zhao Xiangcheng tried to say: "I don't know if Zhang Shaolang is interested in joining the patrol security meeting? I can be your introducer." ”

Zhang Yuwan refused: "Thank you Director Zhao, I only went to the capital to study, and I have no other ideas for the time being." ”

Zhao Xiangcheng felt a little regretful and said, "Since Zhang Shaolang is unwilling, I won't force you." It's just that Shaolang, do you know that you killed a newt alone, it's not a trivial matter, if someone helps you operate and sends it to the merit register, then you can be rated as a 'scholar'. ”

Zhang Yu was very clear about the laws and jue of the Eastern Court Protectorate.

"Shi" is the first level of the people, and when he becomes a scholar, he is no longer a simple citizen, but has the right to be a senator and enter the palace as an official.

But it's not easy to do.

The evaluation of the civil lord is generally awarded after verification by the Metropolitan Protectorate. But if the person being rated does not have enough resources and background of his or her own, it is almost impossible. On the contrary, if it is recommended by someone with a higher status, there is a higher probability of passing.

He said: "This is not easy. ”

"It's not easy. Zhao Xiangcheng admitted this, he showed a bit of sincerity, "Zhang Shaolang, I admire what you did before, let me ask if a gentleman like you is not a 'scholar', who can be a 'scholar'? I will operate this matter for you, but you need to be patient." It is not an easy matter to cite a 'taxi', and we are not prepared for this year's taxi. ”

Zhang Yu did not refuse this time, nodded and said, "Then thank you for the principal." ”

If he is a scholar, it is convenient to do many things, including many places where civilians can't go, and he can also consult many undisclosed classics and documents.

After this feast, the guests and hosts enjoyed themselves.

Zhang Yu excused himself to be tired, so he went to the cabin to rest first.

Zhao Xiangcheng sighed and said, "It's a pity, it would be great if he could join my security patrol committee." ”

Ming Yi said: "The main thing seems to value this Zhang Shaolang very much?"

Zhao Xiangcheng looked out the window at the vast blue sea and said, "Do you know why I am willing to help him? Not because he saved the lives of the whole ship of the Dafuku, nor because he killed the newt, but because a talent like him is the cornerstone of Tianxia, and Tianxia is supported by countless such young people." “

Ming Yi said: "But now there is only the Duhu Mansion." ”

Zhao Xiangcheng said firmly: "Yes, now there is only the capital protection mansion, but the turbidity tide will recede, wait, it won't be long before the light of Tianxia will shine again on the top of Anshan." ”

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