Chapter 5 The Yan People Strike
Wu Shiluo said to Xiang Shaolong: "Just follow Tao Fang first and follow his arrangements. If you need anything, you can come to him."
Xiang Shaolong nodded in agreement and settled down in the Wu family.
Xiang Shaolong followed Tao Fang back to his residence. Along the way, Tao Fang introduced him to some information about Wushi Ranch.
Tao Fang said to Xiang Shaolong: "I have a sworn enemy in this ranch, named Wu Hei. The Hongying master Lian Jin he recruited is the best in our house in terms of swordsmanship, riding and shooting. Even the master's most beloved granddaughter Wu Tingfang is the best in our house."
Miss, I am also interested in Lian Jin. But this Lian Jin is a guard, and the master cannot be trusted by the king because he has Qin blood, so he wants to
Marrying the granddaughter into the royal family is a good way to get closer to the king. Moreover, the master always wants to show off that he is a Zhao person, always wants to promote the Zhao people and show loyalty to the king. Therefore, although this Jin Dynasty martial artist is high, he is also
The master doesn’t like him. This guy Lian Jin is looking for people to fight with swords everywhere, and he makes everyone scared. I really hope someone can weaken his spirit.”
When Xiang Shaolong heard this, was Tao Fang trying to inspire him to challenge Lian Jin? He had big things to do right now, so how could he have the energy to deal with such nonsense? Moreover, he usually had to keep a low profile to save people.
As the first priority, try not to get into trouble. I am a small person, so naturally no one cares about me. But once I am at the forefront, my background will become a flaw. No one in Sanglin Village knows me, and what I have said cannot withstand investigation.
, so he did not accept Tao Fang’s words.
When Tao Fang saw that Xiang Shaolong didn't continue, he continued: "You are new here, and now you have my label on you, and you are also very powerful. It is very likely that Lian Jin will challenge you, so be careful."
Xiang Shaolong said: "I understand. I want to visit HD more recently and get familiar with the environment here. I have never seen such a big city before. It is really lively and prosperous."
Xiang Shaolong behaves like a country boy who has never seen the world. Although Tao Fang is a good person, he wants to be his big brother and drive himself, but he is far from good. When he is in a good mood, he can help him easily.
But you can't delay your own business.
Tao Fang had just returned to Wu's house and had nothing to do in the near future, so he agreed to let Xiang Shaolong move freely.
Xiang Shaolong began to leave early and come back late, visiting every corner of HD City, starting with the slum areas. He remembered that the real Qin Shihuang was fostered in a poor family named Li Li. The child should be about ten years old, but he was younger than the average thirteen
Children who are 10 years old are getting taller. Yan people are about to hit HD, so they have to hurry up and find someone.
After searching for more than half a month, I finally found someone who met all the conditions in a place called Nanxiang, a slum area in the west of the city.
Although it is said to be a slum, it does not mean that there is no food to eat. It is just that compared to the prosperity of the city center, this place is indeed rough and far behind.
Xiang Shaolong was not in a hurry to come forward. Although he had deliberately wanted to get to know Qin Shihuang, he was afraid that it would be too difficult to explain in the end, so he wanted to create an accidental opportunity to get to know him to avoid future trouble. Fortunately, he had already found the person, so it didn't matter for the time being.
It's dangerous, you can put this matter aside for now.
Then Xiang Shaolong really started to visit HD City. HD was also a rare big city in this era. The State of Zhao had been very prosperous for a while since King Wuling of Zhao State began to ride and shoot in Hu clothes. As the capital of Zhao State,
Naturally, it was extremely prosperous. If the defeat at Changping had not severely damaged Zhao's vitality, it might have been even more prosperous. It was this defeat that made the people of Yan dizzy and dared to attack Zhao.
Xiang Shaolong walked through the streets and alleys of HD and drew a very detailed and professional map. As long as there was enough time, he would also walk through the terrain around HD to prepare for escaping HD after rescuing people.
Make a decision before taking action. Xiang Shaolong has never been a person who does whatever he wants. No matter what he wants to do, he has done enough homework in advance to decide in a battle. And he has to do it himself. First of all, he cannot trust the map given by others. On-the-spot investigation is even more important.
, only seeing the real thing will be more conducive to formulating an escape plan.
Xiang Shaolong slowly became familiar with HD City, and the Yan people finally attacked HD. HD City was filled with turmoil and tension.
The Yan people's attack was very fierce. Maybe they were very excited to besiege the capital of Zhao State. The King of Zhao was right in front of them. The temptation to break through the city and capture the King of Zhao was too great. Moreover, the number of Zhao's troops gathered in HD was not very large.
The Yan people wanted to capture hd before Zhao's troops from all over the country were assembled to rescue hd, so the Yan people attacked frantically, regardless of losses.
It didn't take a month, but the defenders were in panic and suffered heavy casualties. King Zhao ordered that all civilian men over the age of thirteen must participate in the defense of the city. During the Battle of Changping, boys as young as fifteen years old were still required to participate in the battle.
This time the age was lowered to thirteen, which shows how critical the situation is.
As a super rich man of hd, Wu Shiluo has many warriors under his command, and the safety of hd is closely related to him, so he naturally needs help.
As one of the servants of Wu Shiluo, Tao Fang led his warriors to form a team and joined the battle. Xiang Shaolong belonged to this team.
Xiang Shaolong knew that the time had come to save people, so he asked Tao Fang for leave, saying that he had to go out for something.
Tao Fang does not doubt that Xiang Shaolong is afraid of death and wants to escape. Not to mention that there are Yan people around, escaping is even more dangerous. With Xiang Shaolong's skills, he might be able to shine and stand out in the war. He knows that Xiang Shaolong
After Shaolong came to hd, he went out early and came back late, wandering around and not staying much in Wufu. Maybe he had a lover in the city and was about to go to war, so he wanted to make an explanation.
Xiang Shaolong made an appointment with Tao Fang at a meeting place, and hurriedly left Wu Mansion and went straight to the South Alley of Xicheng City. When they arrived at the South Alley, they found that the young men had not been arrested yet, so they decided to wait. He wanted to appear at the moment of arresting people.
Saving the child by relying on his identity as a native of Wufu not only made him grateful, but also gained the trust of his family, and it also seemed natural and unpremeditated.
Xiang Shaolong waited for a whole day, but no one came to capture the young men. Maybe the Wu Mansion got the order first, and they usually have a lot of training, so they gathered quickly.
Xiang Shaolong didn't dare to leave, and waited until the next day when the soldiers who came to capture the young man finally arrived.
At this time, Qin Shihuang was playing in front of the house and was caught by soldiers who asked him to defend the city.
When Zhang Li and his wife heard the noise outside, they quickly came out and hugged their child, explaining to the soldier: "Brother Bing, this child is not yet ten years old, please let him go."
The soldier said: "Hmph! You are so tall, and you dare to say that you are less than thirteen years old? Your Majesty has an order that all men over the age of thirteen must defend the city. Do you dare to disobey?"
Zhang Li knelt on the ground and begged, saying: "Brother Bing! This child is really less than ten years old. My eldest son has died in Changping. Please have mercy on us and let me go."
The soldier was unmoved and kicked Zhang Li to the ground, saying: "The city is broken, everyone will die." He picked up the child and started to leave.
Xiang Shaolong appeared at the right time, stopped the soldier, and said: "Brother Bing, this couple is really pitiful. Since the child is less than ten years old, please be kind and generous and let him go."
When the soldier saw that someone dared to stop him, he was furious and shouted: "How dare you, dare to stop us from carrying out the king's order. Who are you?"
Xiang Shaolong is tall and powerful. As an ordinary soldier, he does not dare to fight Xiang Shaolong directly. He needs to find out the identity of the other party first.
Xiang Shaolong took out the Wufu waist badge, handed it over, and said, "I'm Xiang Shaolong at Wushi Ranch. I just feel that this family is pitiful. I hope it will be convenient for me."
Wu Shiluo is one of the most respected people in HD. If he hadn't gone out to buy war horses and donated to the national treasury from time to time, Zhao would have been destroyed long ago.
He was just a strong man, and the Wu family still had some respect. The soldier said, "Since it's Uncle Wu's people who beg for mercy, then forget it." He let go of the child and left.
Naturally, Zhang Li's family expressed their gratitude profusely and kowtowed, crying and saying: "Thank you, benefactor! You are the savior of our family! My eldest son is already dead. If this son dies again, our whole family will be in trouble."
There is no way to live."
Although Zhang Li didn't know the specific identity of the person who fostered the child, he also knew that he must be either rich or noble. If something happened to the child, he would definitely not be spared.
Xiang Shaolong quickly helped up Zhang Li and said: "Brother, please get up quickly. Alas! Now that the Yan people are attacking fiercely and the defenders have suffered huge casualties, it's no wonder that the king would issue this order. Your son is indeed tall enough, no wonder
People don’t believe that he is under thirteen years old.”
Zhang Li was just a commoner. Every dignitary he saw was not arrogant. When he talked to little people like them, he wanted to have his nostrils turned up in the sky. But the person in front of him who could just pull out a sign and ask Brother Bing to let him go was unreasonable.
He must not be an ordinary person, but he could talk to him in a pleasant manner. His liking for him greatly increased, and he couldn't help but say a few more words.
Zhang Li said: "My lord, this child has been tall and smart since he was a child. It's a pity that he was born and raised in a small family like mine, otherwise he would have become a high official in the future."
Xiang Shaolong laughed dumbly and turned to look at his child. His future boss was hiding behind his mother, but he stuck his head out and looked at Xiang Shaolong curiously, with no fear on his face.
Xiang Shaolong waved and asked: "My child, what is your name? How old are you?"
The child replied: "My name is Zhang Zheng and I am nine years old."
Xiang Shaolong continued to ask: "Did I scare you just now?"
The little Zhang Zheng puffed up his chest and said, "You can't scare me. I am the bravest kid here. Those who are older than me are not as powerful as me."
Xiang Shaolong asked curiously: "They arrested you to fight with the Yan people. This is not a game between children like you. Many people will die."
Chapter completed!