Jingwang County, located northeast of Kyoto, is the smallest of the eight counties affiliated with Gyeonggi Province. It has a relatively small population and area.
At dusk, outside the north gate of the city, the young man sitting on horseback looked up and saw that the tower in front of him seemed to have been baptized by the years and looked extremely old. The crenels above were uneven, and the stones below were also uneven.
It is uneven and gives people the feeling that it may fall down at any time.
A breeze blew by, and fine flying sand stuck to Tang Ji's cheeks. He stretched out his hand to dust it off, and then asked Sun Yufu beside him: "Mr. Sun, why do you choose a place like this for a martial arts fight?"
"Don't be fooled by the appearance, it's still very lively inside." After answering, Sun Yufu yawned, turned over and dismounted, and added: "Don't waste time, you won't be able to get in if you don't go in!"
After saying that, he led the horse and walked towards the city gate.
Although Tang Ji was doubtful, he dismounted and followed.
The news of the fighting had already spread, and many outsiders had poured into Jingwang County in the past two days. The soldiers guarding the city also conducted more strict inspections. However, after learning that Tang Ji was an official of the Star Guard, the leading city guard general directly
They put it in.
As Sun Yufu said, the scene inside the city is completely different from that outside the city. In front of you is a broad stone road with no end in sight, with regular shops and houses on both sides. There are also many people in groups on the road. Although
It cannot be compared with Kyoto City, but it is still lively enough.
Seeing this, Tang Ji couldn't help but ask: "Mr. Sun, what on earth is going on?"
Sun Yufu drank the last sip of wine from the wine gourd and explained: "Thankfully, you are still a scholar, and you don't even know this little thing. A few decades ago, Jiang State sent troops to invade Ning State and fought all the way to the capital, but in
There was a fierce battle outside Jingwang County for a long time. Finally, the Ningguo army arrived, and the Jiangguo army had to retreat. After that, the Ningguo royal family decided to retain the city tower in Jingwang County as a warning to future generations, and it has been preserved to this day.
"
Hearing this, Tang Ji suddenly realized that this was still a memorable city, but if he did this, if someone came in in the future, wouldn't Jingwang County be able to break it with just a finger?
That would not be a warning to future generations, but a cause for trouble for future generations!
However, this kind of thing was beyond his control. He raised his head and glanced at the dark sky. The first priority was to find a place to stay. After riding a horse all afternoon, his butt was almost worn out and he needed a good rest.
Immediately, the four of them wandered around the city for a while, and finally found an inn.
Outside the gate, the waiter in gray clothes said enthusiastically: "Hey, are these guest officers working in the hotel or staying in the hotel?"
"We must be staying in a hotel this late at night. Let's feed our horse some grass and get some food and wine. We are almost starving to death." Sun Yufu didn't know he felt bad for not spending his own money. He waved his hand and said,
He said with a proud face.
"Okay, please come in and invite me. Just tie the horse to the railing next to it, and I will help you lead it to the backyard in a moment." The waiter in the shop replied, then bowed and made a "please" gesture.
Tang Ji gritted his teeth. If he couldn't beat him, he really wanted to go up and give this shameless old guy two fists.
Jiu'er noticed his expression, covered her mouth and snickered twice, then followed in.
Soon, the shopkeeper was given a room by the four people, and Cheng Tie quickly sent their luggage up.
The space in the lobby on the first floor is relatively spacious, with six tables and chairs placed. There is a counter under the stairs at the back. There is a small door connecting to the backyard next to it. There are also private rooms, kitchen, etc. on the side.
At this time, there were three burly men sitting at a table, drinking wine and discussing something loudly.
Tang Ji chose a seat far away from them and sat down gently. Feeling the pain coming from his buttocks, he immediately took a breath of cold air. After adjusting for a while, he sat down firmly. He picked up the teapot on the table and poured a glass of water.
Down.
"Guests, wait a moment, the food is already being prepared." The waiter stepped forward and said with a smile.
Sun Yufu raised his hand and waved: "I understand."
Just at this moment, other guests' calls came from outside the door. The waiter bowed and trotted out quickly.
Tang Ji rubbed his eyes. He didn't have a good rest last night. He had been busy for another day today. He suddenly felt exhausted physically and mentally. He yawned and lay down on the table. As soon as he closed his eyes, he heard those big men
sound.
"The Ye family is quite impressive. I heard that the first in martial arts will get a sword made of meteorite. It should be worth a lot of money, right?"
"Even if I don't get first place, I still get 200 taels of silver for third place. It's not in vain for me to wait for this trip."
"However, I heard that this martial arts competition also has different levels."
"Of course it's a competition between people of the same realm. Otherwise, wouldn't it be bullying if a first-rate person fights a third-rate person?"
"..."
Tang Ji turned his head and glanced at the three big men, then withdrew his gaze and murmured: "They are indeed here for a fight."
"Actually, this is also a gift from you." Sun Yufu said casually.
Tang Ji raised his head slightly, with confusion in his eyes: "How do you say this?"
What does it mean to worship Him?
Could it be that these people knew they were coming to watch the fighting, so they all came in one fell swoop?
Sun Yufu pulled on his blindfold and explained: "Your book "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" has been widely circulated for a long time. People in the world love it very much, but they also imitated it one after another, such as the book "Evil of the Condor Heroes".
The title of "Southern Emperor and Northern Beggar" has begun to be tampered with and used by others. Even many masters who are indifferent to fame and fortune have been lured out and are fighting for the name. Some even want to hold a martial arts conference.
During the sword debate in Huashan, some stinky beggars also joined in the fun and formed a beggar gang."
Hearing this, the corners of Tang Ji's mouth twitched. Mr. Jin Yong's books are indeed very popular, especially in this era of martial arts and martial arts.
But having said that, if a martial arts conference is really held, if the position of the martial arts leader is taken away by someone with intentions, it will lead to a catastrophe. It seems that he will pay more attention to this news in the future to avoid being taken advantage of.
.
Just when he was thinking wildly, Cheng Tie had already walked downstairs, and the waiter also brought the prepared meals.
Sun Yufu quickly opened the wine, went to the wine jar and smelled it. Then he shook his head with disgust, but he still poured a small cup and drank it: "Okay, stop thinking about it, old man.
I think this is good. The world was too quiet before, and the most active ones were the scum who worked hard for money. Now it’s better to be more lively. Let’s eat quickly and then have a good sleep. There will be a lot of good shows to watch tomorrow. Since I can
Competing with the same realm, it’s just the right time for Jiu’er to go up and practice.”
Hearing this, Jiu'er, who was stuffing food into his mouth, widened his eyes: "Ah, master, aren't we here to see you?"
"It's better to do it all than once!" Tang Ji reminded softly.
Sun Yufu nodded: "Young man Tang said it well!"
Immediately, Jiu'er cast a resentful look at Tang Ji, and then gnawed on the chicken legs.