Hua Tian nodded and said: "Yes, that is the mouth of Sanhe. Sir, please see, Sanhekou is located southwest of Yedu. There are two ways to enter Yedu. One is along the Zhang River to enter Yedu, and the other is
We landed at the Posthouse Wharf in Sanhekou Town and arrived at Yedu by land. Yedu mentioned in an emergency document to the court that Sanhekou Town has arranged a large army to receive grain and grass. We only need to deliver the grain and grass to them.
This mission is completed.”
Kang Long groaned, then turned around and glanced at the passer-by who was standing at the hatch of the ship. Although the passer-by was a son-in-law, he was still a fifteen-year-old boy after all. He had never seen such a scene before.
, although he tried his best to pretend to be calm and calm, Kang Long still saw a trace of nervousness in his eyes.
"The passing guest, whose name is Congzhi, is from Xiangzhou in Guangjin Prefecture. He passed the examination in the second year of Kaiyun and was called the 'prodigy' by the people in Xiangzhou. Am I right?" Kang Long looked at the passerby with a half-smile but not a smile, taking his time.
said.
"Your Majesty said it exactly." The passer-by replied honestly, his expression becoming more submissive.
"Guo Congzhi, let me ask you, since you have the status of a prostitute, why do you still stay here instead of returning to Xiangzhou?" Kang Long stared at Guo Congzhi and asked.
The passer-by suddenly knelt down, looked at Kang Long with unyielding eyes, and said loudly: "The passer-by has no home to return to now. I only hope that the adults can take him in. Even if he becomes a pawn in front of the battle, I will do it willingly."
, please take it in, sir!"
"Why should I keep you? Besides, what good will it do me to keep you?" Kang Long looked at the passerby with a sneer and said.
When the passerby heard the sarcasm in Kang Long's words, his face suddenly turned red. He was about to open his mouth to refute, but when the words came to his lips, he suddenly realized that he didn't know what to say.
Yes, he has always been just a scholar, so what benefit does staying have to Kang Long? Do you want to tell Kang Long that he wants to stay because he wants Kang Long to help him kill the bloodthirsty ghost king?
To avenge him? This reason is too ridiculous.
However, if he cannot stay, how can he avenge himself?
He is a smart man, and he has naturally figured out a long time ago that the bloodthirsty ghost king is not an ordinary person. If he wants to avenge his blood feud, he must be someone with strong martial arts skills and powerful power.
"Please stay with me, sir. I am willing to advise you and become your counselor!" The passerby was a scholar after all. His mind suddenly changed and he replied loudly.
He understood that today's generals and military governors who hold heavy troops like to recruit talented literati as counselors. He has been a typical literati in the Jin Dynasty. Not only did he write well, but he also passed the imperial examination at a young age.
, and also have quick wits, and can make suggestions for others, or manage money, food, household registration and other chores.
"Haha! It's a joke. You are a fifteen-year-old boy who has never done anything. What plans and plans can you come up with? It's just a source of laughter!" Kang Long continued to mock, with a look of contempt on his face.
Anyone who sees his wan expression will definitely want to jump up and punch him, and then say to him, "Damn you, you were born with a face that deserves a beating."
Guo Congzhi's face turned green and red, and he was extremely angry at Kang Long's words. This was simply a naked insult. However, the blood feud of killing his father, his mother, and destroying his family had to be avenged, so what could Guo Congzhi do?
Woolen cloth?
"As long as you agree to take him in, I will be yours from now on. No matter how you treat me, I will accept it willingly and will never resist!" The passerby almost roared in response to Kang Long's words.
.
Having said that, one can also imagine how determined the passerby was to join Kang Long's army. Even the three brothers Hua Tian and Li next to him were a little intolerant, but no one would do it.
Interrupt at this time.
Because if the passer-by wants Kang Long to stay with him so much, then he must have a huge problem that needs Kang Long's help to solve for him.
Taking on a subordinate means taking on a responsibility.
Kang Long was not a ruthless person, so he naturally understood that if he agreed to take in the passerby, he would have to help the passerby kill the bloodthirsty ghost king.
The ability of a passer-by is simply not enough to compete with the Bloodthirsty Ghost King. Moreover, the Bloodthirsty Ghost King knows Xuan Kung and is one of the four magic guardian demon kings of the Demon Sect. Killing him would be tantamount to enmity with the Demon Sect and he will definitely be punished by the Demon Sect.
revenge.
Since the Demon Sect is the state religion of the Khitan Kingdom and is supported by the Khitan royal family, one can imagine how powerful its power is. Furthermore, there must be many masters of Xuan Kung in the Demon Sect. Against these people, Kang Long would not be able to do anything.
not sure.
"I can take you in, or I can help you take revenge and kill the Ghost King, but you must let me see that you are worthy enough for me to help you even if I don't hesitate to offend the entire Demon Sect." Kang Long stared indifferently.
The passer-by had a determined look on his face and spoke without any hesitation.
The passerby seemed to be very determined. He looked at Hua Tian and the Li brothers, then looked at Kang Long with a solemn expression and said: "Sir, I have something to show you. Can I let them go out first?"
one time?"
Hua Tian and the Li brothers looked at Kang Long, raised their hands and prepared to go out, but Kang Long looked unhappy and said: "After all, they are all brothers of my Kang Long. There is nothing to hide. If there is anything,
Just take it out."
Hua Tian and the Li brothers looked at Kang Long gratefully, and then at the passerby, wondering what kind of treasures he could bring out from a man whose family was ruined.
When the passers-by heard Kang Long's words, they were not surprised but happy. Kang Long made it clear that he had a character of trusting people when he hired them and not trusting people when he was not using them. This kind of person is the one who can do great things.
He fumbled and took out a leather bag that was kept close to his flesh. The color of the leather bag was similar to that of the plain clothes he was wearing. He didn't know what material it was made of.
The passer-by put the cloth bag in front of Kang Long with both hands. Kang Long took the cloth bag and helped the passer-by. To be honest, in this war-torn era, martial arts were valued more than literature. Warriors were far more valued than scribes. But the passer-by, after all,
He is a scholar, and he has the status of a scholar. Bowing down to him, a warrior, shows his position as a passer-by.
Since he was relying on himself wholeheartedly and would be considered his own from now on, Kang Long had no reason to embarrass his subordinates. After taking the skin, Kang Long did not open it, but looked at the passerby and asked: "What is this?"
"
This thing was kept so carefully by the passer-by and was not found when he was kidnapped by the Ghost King and others. This shows that it is a very important thing. However, Kang Long was not prepared to accept it. He took it simply because he wanted to
Look at the reactions of passers-by.
"My lord, here is a map of the Sea of All Countries passed down from my ancestors. This map was the result of my ancestors' efforts for several generations, consulting ancient and modern classics, and personally sending people to the field.
The survey took more than fifty years to draw. My ancestor originally wanted to present it to Li Tang, but due to a strange combination of circumstances, he missed the opportunity. This map has remained at home and has become an ancestral artifact passed down from generation to generation."
The passer-by replied respectfully.
When Kang Long heard this, he was overjoyed. This is what he wants most now. Since coming to this era, although he has inquired in many ways, hoping to confirm whether he has arrived in the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period of China more than a thousand years ago, but
The information obtained is always specious.
Some places are similar, but there are also many places that are different. It always gives him an ambiguous feeling, so that he has always lacked a sense of identity and belonging to this era.
The four of them saw that Kang Long fell into deep thought after listening to the words of the passer-by. His face was solemn and he was uncertain about happiness and sorrow, as if he had encountered an extremely difficult decision.
When Hua Tian and the Li brothers heard about the "Map of Ten Thousand Kingdoms and Sea States", they were also surprised. If what the passer-by said is true, then this map is simply a valuable treasure.
In people's current understanding, almost everyone firmly believes in the theory of a round sky and a square place proposed by Confucianism. However, some people have put forward various different opinions about what this world is like.
In order to explore whether the world is as Confucianism said, the sky is round and the earth is square, many people adhere to the purpose of Confucianism, "read thousands of books and travel thousands of miles", and begin to continuously explore the world.
Presumably the ancestors who played house were also such people. Since the map was drawn by such a person, the geography of mountains, rivers, passes, and the places of all nations and sea states drawn in it must be true.
A map like this is definitely a priceless treasure.
"Haha, very good! From now on, you will be my staff, Kang Long. As long as I, Kang Long, are here, I will definitely help you get revenge and kill the Ghost King and his minions." Kang Long suddenly changed his mind.
I decided to study this map on my own.
Hua Tian and the Li brothers congratulated each other at the same time, and the passers-by were also overjoyed and breathed a sigh of relief. This gift was enough to be accepted by the passers-by!