While they were talking, a man entered the room. He was very tall, with a reddish face, a pair of thick eyebrows, a single tiger eye, wide cheeks and a big mouth. He wore a felt hat on his head and an earthy red military uniform.

He wears a coat, riding boots on his feet, and holds a shiny black leather whip in his hand. At first glance, he looks quite fierce, but if you look closely, you can see that his eyes are soft and his mouth is smiling, and he is really a simple and honest person.

Du Shi said in surprise: "Mr. Lang gets off work so early today. Second sister, please go to the kitchen and serve your father a meal."

"There's no need to serve a meal. I've eaten in the camp. If you don't eat the government's food, you won't get it for free. My second sister will pack my bedding, and I'll stay in the camp for the next few days."

Mrs. Du was a little displeased, "In the past, when my husband was serving in the palace, he had to be on duty during the Chinese New Year. I thought it would be better if he joined the Guardian Army, but I never thought it would be the same."

"Hehe... Madam, don't blame me. I'm new to the Saint Protector Army and naturally I have to take care of you a little more. Aren't there a lot of people here to celebrate the New Year with you? Oh, brother Xian is here too!"

Xu Xian quickly stood up and held up his hands, "The common people have met Zhao Yuhou!" He had met Zhao Hongyin before, and the blindfold on his face was given by Xu Xian. The two chatted happily and hit it off immediately.

Zhao Hongyin is a loyal person and has a very easy-going temper. He has not even been tainted with the slightest bit of banditry in the army for many years. He is the best person Xu Xian has met since time travel.

However, Zhao Hongyin has a problem. When he drinks too much, his behavior will become abnormal. He will bow to him no matter who he is, male or female, old or young. If Du Shi hadn't stopped him in time last time, Xu Xian would have been the spare uncle of two emperors.

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"It's not like you're in the army, and you're not a soldier, so there are so many false courtesy." Zhao Hongyin reached out and patted Xu Xian's shoulder, "Sit down, sit down, and continue eating! You haven't been home for a while.

But what kind of money-making business did you do?"

"That's not true, but we have planned one and will start it in the spring. If you are interested, you can take part in it."

As soon as Xu Xian finished speaking, he heard a loud shout in his ears, "Profiteers, don't try to defraud my family of money."

You didn't need to look to know that the second lady of the Zhao family was speaking. It was probably because she had paid for the soup and medicine for her family, or maybe it was for Xiaocan's sake. Although she no longer shouted at Xu Xian,

But I didn't give him a good look, just like guarding against thieves.

"Why are you talking to the guests? Hurry up and fasten the bedding to the horse!" Zhao Hongyin scolded softly with a dark face, "I have spoiled her rotten. Brother Xian, please don't be like her. She has such a temper."

I’m really afraid that she won’t be able to get married in the future.”

Why can't she get married? The emperor's daughter has no worries about getting married, and the emperor's sister has no worries about getting married. Xu Xian didn't dare to expect that the future eldest princess would be happy with him and not cause trouble for him in the future.

"By the way, when you came in just now, you said that the second young master can't come back. What did you mean?"

Du Shi also covered her mouth and said: "Yes! What does Mr. Lang mean by saying this? Is it possible..."

Mr. He also had a look of horror on his face, "Sir, could it be that something unexpected happened to Erlang!"

"Don't think blindly. I mean Erlang won't be back for the Chinese New Year this year. As soon as the imperial army arrived in Hebei, the Liao soldiers and horses withdrew. The imperial court decreed that Guo Taiwei should be left behind in Yedu and serve as the governor of the Tianxiong Army.

To guard against the Liao soldiers and horses."

"I'm scared to death, but you told me everything." After saying this, Du Shi continued to eat meat with her head down.

Xu Xian frowned when he heard this, "Don't you think this is a bit strange, Marquis Yu? As the Minister of Guan Ming and the Privy Councilor of the Prime Minister's Military Plane, Taiwei Guo was stationed in a feudal town. Isn't it a bit unreasonable?"

Zhao Hongyin said: "It is common for princes to be stationed in feudal towns. There are many unreasonable things in these troubled times."

He originally thought that Zhao Hongyin's political consciousness was low, but when he went out with him, he pulled Xu Xian aside and whispered, "You, a small businessman, must not discuss government affairs, otherwise you will only bring trouble to yourself. Guo Taiwei is stationed there.

The feudal town is a good thing for him. After all, with military power in hand, there is nothing to be afraid of, and Erlang will be safe by his side."

Due to the severe crackdown by the imperial court, there was not much excitement even in the New Year's City. Perhaps realizing that they had been too harsh, the imperial court finally loosened the noose around the necks of the people of Bianliang. In April of the following year, the market

Gradually it gained some popularity.

Xu Xian finally found a shop in a good location in the market not far from Yu Street. The owner of the shop had been blackmailed into bankruptcy by the imperial guards patrolling the streets, so he had to sell the shop.

Shi Hongzhao was not only bloodthirsty but also greedy for money. He was interested in the businessman He Fuxing's hundreds of thousands of dollars, so he bribed the servants of the He family to falsely accuse the master, killed people, seized property, and even took possession of the wives and daughters.

If the upper beam is not straight and the lower beam is crooked, the soldiers will naturally learn how to do it. The merchants in the city are unlucky. One day there will be a wave tomorrow, and even the God of Wealth cannot bear it. For this reason, many people close their doors and go bankrupt.

Xu Xian got a bargain. It was equivalent to a two-story building with a backyard within the second ring road in later generations. He only spent 150 yuan to get it. He couldn't hide his heart when he thought that Bianliang, the prosperous Tokyo in the future, would have his own place.

proud.

A Bao ate a whole winter of steamed buns, and the whole bear became thinner. When he saw a seller selling spring bamboo shoots on the street, he bought some for him to try. At the same time, he also bought some maltose to bring to the little silkworms. Xu Xian wrapped the things in his hem and walked quickly

I rushed home. As soon as I entered Liuhe Bay, I saw soldiers riding strong horses in front of me. I stood on the side of the road to make way for them.

Unexpectedly, the three riders stopped in front of Xu Xian. There was a hateful voice in his ear, teasing: "Aren't you a nerd? I heard that you recently abandoned literature and joined the martial arts. Could you be seeking revenge on me?"

When he turned his head and saw that it was not the tiger head, Xu Xian naturally hated this person in his heart, but he was unwilling to have another unnecessary conflict with him, so he rolled his eyes and turned around and left.

But Hu Tou didn't give up and turned around the pier to catch up. He whipped Xu Xian's hem, and the bamboo shoots and maltose fell to the ground. This familiar scene seemed to reappear that day. The extreme shame hit his heart again, and he couldn't help but twist.

He turned his head and glared at him fiercely.

Hu Tou scolded: "How dare you glare at me, idiot!" He then whipped the whip towards Xu Xian.

Xu Xian quickly reached out and grabbed the tip of the whip, pulled hard and snatched the whip away. Hu Tou looked at his empty hands in disbelief. Before he could react, a black shadow flashed in front of his eyes and slapped him in the face.

, burning pain.

"Idiot, you are seeking death on your own!" Hu Tou said as he drew out his horizontal knife, clamped it into the horse's belly and charged towards Xu Xian.

Xu Xianchi jumped up to the nearby courtyard wall, "Wait a minute!"

Hutou was already furious, "Even if you get into my crotch today, I won't let you go."

"You have a strong horse under you and a blade in your hand, but I am unarmed. I have long heard that you are brave and brave. Don't you dare to compete with me openly?"

The last part of Xu Xian's sentence was directed at Hu Tou's two comrades. If he didn't agree, he would lose face in the army. Hu Tou had a playful expression when he heard this, "Okay, how can I be afraid of being with you?"

A fair fight for a nerd.”

"One more thing. You are a member of the military who kills a civilian on a whim. You may not be punished. But if I kill you, it will be really troublesome. Why don't you and I sign a life and death contract, and let the neighbors of Liuhe Bay

How about being a witness?"

Hutou sneered, as if he had heard some big joke, "What? You said you could kill me! You're not afraid of Feng Da's tongue flashing."

Xu Xian said sarcastically: "Why don't you dare?"

"I will be afraid of you! Just sign it and I will let you die willingly. The two of you will ride around in a circle and call all the people in Liuhe Bay. Today I will let everyone see how this idiot died."

Xu Xian said again: "Please come to my house and ask me to bring my weapons!"

Xu Xian is a well-known idiot in Liuhewan. Even if he suddenly becomes enlightened and starts a business, there might as well be someone who habitually calls him an idiot behind his back.

Hutou is famous for his fierceness in Liuhewan. He has provoked cats and dogs to burn roofs since he was a child. When he got older, he killed someone at the age of fourteen or fifteen. He was also brave in fighting in the army. He was promoted from the head soldier to the captain of the team.

It is a real military achievement.

The topic of the fight between the silly roe deer and the evil wolf can arouse heated discussions, and the scene should be very interesting. Men, women, and children from Liuhe Bay came out to cheer, including women holding children, old ladies living with walking sticks, and of course

Liuhe Bay has not been so lively for a long time without naughty children.

Lao Zhang limped over and said, "Brother Xian, do you really want to have a private fight with Hu Tou?"

"Uncle Zhang, it's not whether I want it or not. It's Hu Tou who won't let me go. Now that Uncle Zhang is here, he will be a witness for us two."

Hutou also said: "This idiot said he was afraid of killing me and being held accountable by the government, so he insisted on signing a life-and-death contract. Do you think it's funny or not? Uncle Zhang, please make a life-and-death contract for him to understand."

Lao Zhang sighed and said nothing. This kind of thing is so common in the military that there is no need for even a literal contract. Lao Zhang immediately found a pen and paper and wrote a life-and-death contract crookedly, pressed his fingerprints, and

Let Xu Xian and Hu Tou press each button.

Lao Zhang looked around the crowd and took the life-and-death contract to a young woman with black eyes who was holding a child. "Madam Wang, this is the life-and-death contract signed by your man. He is destined to live or die. If he is envied,

If my brother is killed, your family will not be held accountable." The woman just nodded and said nothing.

Lao Zhang looked around the crowd again, "Where's the little Can Man?"

As she spoke, she saw Aunt Liu pulling Xiaocan away from the crowd, panting. Xiaocan's eyes were filled with tears, "Brother, please don't fight with others. What will I do if you die?"

But Lao Zhang cruelly placed the life and death contract in front of her and shook it, "This is the life and death contract signed by your sworn brother. Life and death are determined by fate. If he is killed by Hutou, your family will not be held accountable."

Xiaocan was not as strong as the lady from the Wang family. He rolled his eyes and fainted. Xu Xian walked over and took the dagger wrapped in linen from her arms and said to Aunt Liu: "Please Aunt Liu, please bring Xiaocan back."

"Family, if I die, please take good care of her, use the house and property as a dowry for her, and find her a good family in the future."

Aunt Liu said angrily: "Although you were stupid before, you still knew how to live and die. Now that you are smart, you are not afraid of death. I don't know what to say. I will burn more paper money for you during the Ghost Festival next year." After she finished speaking, she helped you.

He turned around and left with the little silkworm in his arms.

Jiubao walked up to Xu Xian, patted his chest and said, "I am a good person. Don't worry, my family will not treat Xiaocan badly."

A Liang came over and patted Xu Xian on the shoulder, "Have a good trip!"

Dakui said: "I don't want the firewood money you owe me."

The prick sighed sadly, "I'm afraid I won't be able to eat popsicles next year."

The friends came over one by one, saying goodbye. Even the Muggles sent Xu Xian their best wishes, "Off with your head!"

"Hurry up, stop nagging me, I will send you to see the Lord of Hell right now." Hu Tou impatiently waved the horizontal knife in his hand.

Seeing this, the onlookers immediately made way for a large open space. Xu Xian said: "Don't worry, wait until I take off my clothes." He said that he had already taken off his outer shirt, and only saw his arms, legs and waist and abdomen.

Something is tied to it.

Xu Xian untied the belt around his waist and threw the thing on the ground. The sound of it falling was dull and heavy. He took Xu Xian to untie them all. Da Kui put his hands together and weighed them, "This must weigh thirty kilograms.

God, there are so many iron bars in here, he doesn't feel heavy, he looks like a normal person!"

Hutou's face changed slightly when he heard this, "I don't think I've lost weight, but I still have some strength."

"Oh, am I very thin?" Xu Xian said and already took off his clothes. He is indeed not very strong, not as big as a tiger head, but you can see the rolling muscles under the skin when he moves his hands and feet. This is
To be continued...