At this time, Lin Fengjin didn't want to stay in this place any longer. After discovering that Tuhao Jin had completely absorbed the ice leech soul cultivated by Gong De, he knew that there would be no profit or water left. Once he stayed longer, he would be killed after hearing the news.
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But before leaving, Tianlang, who was responsible for searching the corpses, discovered something very strange, and asked Lin Fengjin to come and see it. After Lin Fengjin saw it, he suddenly took a breath of cold air.
It turns out that Gong De also has an extra toe on his right foot! In other words, he is also a six-toed person!
Lin Fengjin has been dealing with the mysterious six-toed organization for a long time. This six-toed organization behaves mysteriously and secretly. It seems to be related to the snake god Wa, but after careful investigation, it was discovered that this organization is also aloof from it.
, their criteria for recruiting members, and the purpose of their organization are completely a mystery.
It can be said that this six-toed organization has not appeared in Lin Fengjin's sight for a long time. Unexpectedly, today he accidentally killed one of their members.
Based on past experience, Lin Fengjin carefully pinched each toe of Gong De's body and found his false toe. After pulling it out, he found that there was no note or message inside.
Something like that, but a poison pill is hidden. The potency of this poison pill can be said to be extremely strong. Once it is taken, it is almost impossible to save the person. Even if he is lucky enough to be saved, there will be inevitable sequelae.
It's very serious.
After finding nothing else, Lin Fengjin went upstream and left quickly. However, the official road built in the Qingtang Mountains was also built along the river, so along the way he encountered several groups of pursuers coming from behind.
Fortunately, Lin Fengjin was in the dark, but his pursuers were in the open. Moreover, the rumbling hoofbeats made Lin Fengjin alert as early as more than ten miles away. In addition, the river was close at hand, so he jumped into the river and swam.
After moving a few miles before landing, the scent mastiff dogs in Jianglong Pass, which are good at tracking, have no way of tracking them, so they have to avoid them in advance every time. It can be said that there is no surprise or danger.
But Qin Qu was more cautious this time. After Lin Fengjin realized that this guy had escaped, he quickly ran into the mountains. According to his magical power and skill, he could find a place to hide in the vast mountains and rivers and enter the fetal breath.
The state is not only to recuperate but also to delay time. If you want to find it, it is useless to search the mountain in this barren mountain and harsh water.
After traveling for a day, Lin Fengjin discovered that Jianglong Pass must have given up and no more people were sent out. At this time, he also encountered one or two groups of people heading towards Jianglong Pass on the grassland.
Selling goods and bartering made a lot of money. These people were on strict guard. Even if Lin Fengjin was alone, he would still look at him with very vigilant eyes.
Lin Fengjin was not too self-conscious, so he stepped forward and bought two good horses from their caravan at double the price, and rode them in rotation. It only took him a day and a night to get out of the vast mountains.
, in front of us is a prairie with grass growing and warblers flying.
This is the most beautiful time of the year on the prairie. The lush green grass is sprouting rapidly, the yellow and white flowers are secretly blooming, and the air is filled with a fresh breath. Under the blue sky and white clouds, the cattle and sheep are greedy.
The people chewed the rich and juicy grass, the shepherd men roared rough pastoral songs in their thorny voices, and the shepherd dogs caught and fluttered the butterflies with great interest.
Lin Fengjin still brought out his signature scholar's attire. The difference was that he was riding a horse, while the book box was carried on another horse, and the clothes of the scholars in Xirong were not wide robes and long sleeves, rather
It is somewhat similar to the attire worn by King Wuling of Zhao in the pre-Qin Dynasty in Hufu riding and shooting. Fortunately, the belt and turban are quite elegant, which is quite different from the clothes of ordinary people and is highly recognizable.
Although the grassland has beautiful scenery, it is also full of attacks and killings. Lin Fengjin rode his horse on the grassland for thirty or forty miles when he was surrounded by dozens of tattered and shouting herdsmen.
These herdsmen with extraordinary fighting prowess are selected warriors. Their duty is to gallop and patrol on the grassland around their tribal territory. When they encounter strong enemies, they will warn them, and when they encounter weak ones, they will naturally rob them.
When these horsemen surrounded Lin Fengjin, their eyes flashed with the greedy and cruel light of wild wolves, but when their eyes saw Lin Fengjin's clothes and the book box on the back of another horse,
As he walked, the look gradually faded away, and was obviously replaced by respect. Then, an older herdsman jumped off the horse, put his hand on his chest, and sang loudly:
"Guest from afar, may I ask where you are coming from."
"The Immortal Heaven has sent you here, so please stay one night like a magpie in the sky!"
"...."
Although Lin Fengjin is already the actual controller of Sanlibu, this is Xirong, which is thousands of miles away from where Sanlibu lives. The customs of all ethnic groups living on the grassland are definitely not the same. It is rare for this tribe to
They showed goodwill, so Lin Fengjin, who was always on guard, was stunned for a moment, and accepted their kindness, because to be honest, he had not slept all day and all night, and the two horses under his crotch were also
It's almost reaching its limit.
After arriving at the tribe's headquarters, Lin Fengjin experienced the hospitality of the grassland people. He repeated the lie that he came to Xirong to look for Red Scorpion in front of the tribe leader, whose beard was almost white, and then read the book in a very righteous manner.
Some small gifts were taken out from the box to give away. These small gifts are not expensive, such as needles and threads, fire knives and flints for starting fires, and iron finger guards. However, they are things that are in short supply on the grassland. Bring them
It is very popular to give it as a gift. It is almost always tried and true.
With a good start of communication, the next thing is naturally the host and guest have a good time. Lin Fengjin bought three good horses without much effort, and then got a warm and comfortable tent. It is worth mentioning that Lin Fengjin
Feng Jin's scholarly temperament seemed to be very popular with prairie girls. As a result, the number of prairie girls who wanted to come to Lin Fengjin's tent to "borrow seeds" that night almost reached double digits. Lin Fengjin, who could not bear the harassment, could only make a sad face in the end.
He got into the tent of the patriarch's house and then stopped.
Lin Fengjin's subsequent life on the grassland almost repeated similar experiences. The difference was that the larger tribes often liked to ask Lin Fengjin for books. Fortunately, the books Lin Fengjin brought were purely for soy sauce.
There are no unique copies in it, and it doesn’t hurt to give it away. After these big tribes took the book, they often piously placed it on the shrine as tribute. It can be seen that it is actually very
cherish.
Eight days later, Lin Fengjin arrived at Haoshuichuan, an important town in Xirong.
This is already the area where grasslands and hills meet. The reason why this place is called an important town is because the local salt ponds are very famous. There are more than ten kinds of salt produced locally, which are divided into white salt,
Black salt, green salt, Hu salt, soft salt. Red salt, barbed salt, stinky salt, dent salt, Hu salt...etc. can be said to be a big source of wealth for Xirong.
Among these salts, white salt and black salt can be said to be table salt, while the rest are used for medicine, and can only be produced here. Therefore, although the output is not high, the ones sold every year can be sold for a large price.
No less profitable than ordinary salt.
Lin Fengjin came to Haoshuichuan. But he wanted to find someone first. From here on, he would enter the heart of Xirong, and the investigation would be very strict. After all, he was a wanted person in Xirong.
With this person's cooperation, this trip will be like a leisurely stroll.
The person Lin Fengjin was looking for was none other than Pang Qi, one of the three dandy boys he captured during the battle in Yaocheng.
In order to survive, these three people could be said to have written treasonous letters. They all had full clues in Lin Fengjin's hands. Lin Fengjin went to find him at this time. He just wanted him to help with a little effort.
Xiao Mian, I believe that this person will not be so strong-willed that he will immediately fall out and want to die with him.
This good river is within the Pang family's sphere of influence.
In the past year or two, Concubine Pang has been very favored in the palace. Of course, the Pang family will not give up the fat piece of Haoshuichuan, so they use clever means to expand their sphere of influence here, and forcefully intervene.
At that time, it already accounted for at least 10% of the salt industry in Haoshuichuan.
After Lin Fengjin arrived here, he directly found the Pang family's shop, and then showed the token as agreed with Pang Qi. Suddenly, the shopkeeper's expression and attitude changed immediately, with a flattering smile on his face.
, directly invited Lin Fengjin to sit inside, and also offered him a cup of fragrant tea.
After about two packs of cigarettes, I saw Pang Qi walking in with a sad face. He forced out a smile and said:
"Brother Lin, you've been fine recently. How come you suddenly came to Xirong, a remote place like ours, to visit?"
Lin Fengjin naturally knew what these guys were afraid of, and he smiled and said:
"You wish I'd die early. To make a long story short, let's get straight to the point. Don't worry, I don't have any leisure time to play around. It's just that this time I was entrusted by someone to come here to get a few things. Once I'm done, I'll leave.
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After hearing Lin Fengjin's answer, Pang Qi was obviously relieved and immediately said:
"I don't know what Young Master Lin is looking for. Can I help?"
Lin Fengjin smiled and said:
"I want to meet up with my servants first, then go to Yanzhi Mountain, and finally enter Kunlun. I heard that the road to Xirong is rugged and difficult, so I have entrusted Mr. Pang with all matters along the way."
Pang Qi relaxed even more, patted his chest and said:
"Of course this is a trivial matter, so just leave it to me. But once you pass Yanzhi Mountain, it's very remote and desolate. Brother Lin, if you want to make sure nothing goes wrong, you'd better inform Tu Zhangao."
The Pang family can be said to dominate the Xirong Kingdom at this time, and Lin Fengjin's request is not excessive. That's why Pang Qi can promise with such assurance. Next, he accompanied Lin Fengjin to visit the local salt lake salt mine.
Taking a look at the legendary salt pits that produce nine kinds of salt, these very rare sights are really amazing and one can marvel at the magic of nature's creations.
Lin Fengjin didn't have to worry about all the eating, drinking, and eating that followed. Even the wild boar waiting there for the rendezvous was picked up by a dedicated person, who respectfully called him Lord Pig.
However, even though everything was ready, there was still one thing that worried Lin Fengjin, which was that if he went to Yanzhi Mountain this time, Jinchengzhang, the capital of Xirong, was a must-go.
In the early years, Xirong was composed of thirteen large tribes. Therefore, the Jincheng tent where its leaders lived would also move with the growth of water and grass. They had no fixed place throughout the year. However, when Xirong was officially established as a nation,
Afterwards, after the transition from nomadic to semi-settled life was completed, the location of Jinchengzhang was fixed. Most of the herders became homesteaders, and most of the surrounding land became cultivated land, leaving only a small part of the most fertile pasture.
Come down.
After Lin Fengjin met the wild boar, he suddenly had such a strong support and a support in his heart. The wild boar returned to its old place. Thinking of his past and present life, he felt even more sad. Along the way, this Xirong gave people the feeling of being extremely martial.
In Sheng, warriors wearing swords and bows can be seen walking everywhere. Even the merchants on the road are often accompanied by guards. The martial arts in this country are prevalent. No wonder it is located in a remote place and can be ranked among the Five Kingdoms.
This time, I walked grandly on the official road of Xirong. It was naturally easier to get twice the result with half the effort. Following the Pang family's caravan, the journey from Haoshuichuan to Jinchengzhang was more than 1,100 miles, but it only took four days.
It's just kung fu. Along the way, Lin Fengjin saw the domineering attitude of the Pang family. They walked through checkpoints and cut in queues without any taboos. There were even tax collectors who wanted to come and take a look at the goods, but they were whipped in the face.
He had to scream miserably on the ground.
Of course, this kind of thing is not unusual for Lin Fengjin. People who rely on power to become domineering can be found everywhere, even in the Northern Qi Kingdom. It is not uncommon for Lin Fengjin to consider laws and regulations.
The only thing he was worried about was that Xirong was also the foundation of Legalism. At this time, a brilliant Hanzi appeared among Legalism, unifying the originally fragmented Legalism, and the Pang family
These people really went too far. Once they lured out the Legalists, it would be difficult for them to hide their whereabouts.
Fortunately, the people of the Pang family seemed to know how to restrain themselves. They behaved in a more disciplined manner one or two hundred miles away from the Jincheng tent. After arriving here, large tracts of tall birch trees stood on both sides of the official road, like sentinels.
Standing still, it is magnificent.
Before going to bed, Lin Fengjin found a few birch trees, cut a few knives on the surface of the bark, and then used bamboo tubes to catch the bark below. When he woke up the next morning, he could have fresh and delicious birch sap to drink, which was particularly refreshing.
The fragrance was so fragrant that the people around were dumbfounded. They had never tried to do this before, but after tasting it, they all felt it was fresh and sweet, so they all imitated it. Even the steward was very curious.
Help the guards with their troubles.
While this group of people were busy, they suddenly heard bells ringing in the official road behind them, and then a knight in red galloped past, holding a flag high with "Lin Feng" written on it.
Jin is a word I don’t recognize.
In less than half a cigarette, the sound of "woo woo woo" came from the distance, and three red knights galloped past. These three red knights had horns around their waists.
While galloping, someone will blow a trumpet. When the person gets tired of playing, he will be replaced by the next one, making sure that the sound of the trumpet does not stop.
When the merchants on the roadside heard the sound of the trumpet, they all ran away and stepped aside. When Lin Fengjin saw this situation, he couldn't help but wonder:
"Is there a noble person going on a tour? What a grand ceremony?"
The wild boar looked at it for a while and said:
"The three envoys clear the way and the idlers avoid it. The people who come to the Jincheng tent are either the kings of the South Courtyard or the kings of the North Courtyard. It is really strange. The current king of Xirong, Han Ling, is very jealous of the kings of the two houses. How can he let them come to the Jincheng tent?"
After hearing what the wild boar said, Manager Pang, who was traveling with the Pang family this time, interrupted:
"The Empress Dowager is the third son of King Han Li of the Northern Court, so it is natural that he will come."
Lin Fengjin also settled the situation in Xirong. He knew that the current king Han Ling was not the biological son of the current queen mother. It was just a coincidence that he got the support of the seven major tribes and ascended to the position of king. As a compromise,
The Queen Mother's two sons held two very important positions, the King of the South Campus and the King of the North Campus.
To be honest, Han Ling can be regarded as a great hero. When he first came to the throne, everyone thought that he was a product of compromise and could only be regarded as a puppet.
At this time, the Queen Mother was in trouble internally, and the brothers, the King of the South Court and the King of the North Court, worked together to control the military power outside. It was a combination of internal and external, and it was intertwined. In this case, as long as you make a wrong step, you may lose everything.
But he not only imprisoned the throne of the country, Xirong was also full of aggression in his hands, attacking Eastern Xia, disturbing Northern Qi, and attacking Zhongtang! Lin Fengjin would definitely not be able to do it in such a situation.
At this point.
This is the 70th birthday of the Queen Mother of Xirong. It is said that 70 years of life are rare in ancient times. Although the Queen Mother is so respected that she can be said to have some miraculous remedies, her health has always been poor and her lifespan is limited. Judging from the situation in front of her,
, the Queen Mother and the kings of the two chambers can barely fight against Han Ling, but how long can the Queen Mother live?
Once this most important pillar fell, even if the South Court King and the North Court King joined forces, they would probably not be Han Ling's opponent.
Therefore, this birthday of the Queen Mother should actually be a very important turning point in Xirong. It can be said that the storm is surging, and those who should take sides and take precautions are all active. Of course, Lin Fengjin does not have much interest in this matter.
Interested, but he heard someone talk about another thing, that is, the Queen Mother's longevity also led to a certain popularity effect. In order to congratulate the old Queen Mother on her birthday, the entire country of Xirong, whether they really wanted to make her live longer
If you turn 100 or wish she would burp in the next second, you should prepare a thick congratulatory gift.
This birthday gift is a rare opportunity to legitimately please your boss. It is a time when the Eight Immortals are crossing the sea to show off their magical powers. Those who can show their face at this birthday banquet will inevitably have a prosperous official career.
Life is nothing more than eating and drinking, so this time, it is said that Prime Minister Zuo Tuotuomu did everything possible to invite Master Cai, the master of the royal kitchen of the David Dynasty, to coordinate the arrangements, so that the Queen Mother could be promoted to a higher level and experience the empire for once.
The Queen Mother’s birthday.
However, the Right Prime Minister Meng Chunlai was not to be outdone. He searched for the Pao Ding clan and invited the descendants of the legendary Yi Ya to show off their skills.
You must know that both Master Cai and Yi Ya's descendants are the kind of masters who see the beginning but not the end of the dragon. If they want to meet them, Lin Fengjin will have to rely on good luck.
Today, we can find two people at the Jincheng tent at the same time, which is really a blessing.
Lin Fengjin has not forgotten that he is so stuck at the last level of the seven-way gate. If he can successfully pass the level here, why bother bothering his employer's son.
After the King of Nanyuan's car passed by, the group of people got back on the road. It was said that this was Lin Fengjin's first time coming to Jinchengzhang. By the time he was twenty miles away from the capital, he had already seen many strange houses.
The house is quite similar to the style of Tianzhu, with thick golden edges and delicate architectural lines. However, the characteristics of the house are that it combines the characteristics of Han blue brick houses and tents, making it look very exotic.
When the car passed by a place called Huishiao Slope, a series of white buildings could be seen in the distance, stretching up the hillside and ridge next to it. These white buildings were all square.
It is sharp and angular, but the roof ridges of the building are not decorated with common tile sculptures such as owl kisses. Instead, they are all of the genus of eagles, and they are all images of flying wings, which makes people look at them.
On the largest building, there were statues of gods and Buddhas worshiping each other. They were all painted with gold powder, which was very eye-catching. Lin Fengjin stared at it for a long time after seeing it. Could it be that it was the Summer Palace?
When the wild boar saw Lin Fengjin's expression, he whispered to Lin Fengjin:
"Master, this is the residence of the Great Patriarch Yuan Hao, the Dabei Juzong. This place is one south and one north of the Jincheng tent, and they are mutually exclusive. They complement each other in terms of strategic value and Feng Shui." (Unfinished)