Chapter 176: Datang Shuanglong
Wu Ruotang and the four of them passed through the mountain road and came to the mountain ridge with a bird's-eye view of the pasture, and saw that the fields under the mountain were like blankets of different sizes, forming a beautiful pattern, which made people feel refreshed.
On the meadows full of pleasing colors, green, green, and dais, more than a dozen lakes of different sizes are dotted like mirrors, and the turquoise lake water and green pastures compete with each other, which is full of brilliance and vitality, and the beauty makes the two of them breathless and admired.
From any angle, the end of the grassland is a series of undulating mountain peaks, stretching endlessly.
In this paradise like a fairyland, there are all kinds of livestock - white sheep, yellow or gray cattle, and horses, each of which has its own leisure and rest, making the whole farm and pasture more colorful.
In the northwest corner, there is a magnificent castle built on higher ground, with a steep cliff in the back, and a small river winding like a belt in front, which makes people even more breathtaking.
There is a city tower at the exit of the gorge, the pit of three zhang wide and five zhang deep is dug out in front of the building, the mouth of the gorge is crossed, the following is covered with spikes, it is necessary to pass by the suspension bridge, there is indeed a husband when the pass, ten thousand people are difficult to cross the trend.
Shang Xiong, the owner of the Pegasus Ranch who built the first generation of this castle, was a military general at the end of the Jin Dynasty, when Liu Yu was the Jin Dynasty, changed the name of the country to Song, and the world was divided.
In order to avoid the scourge of war, Shang Xiong led his men and his clansmen to the south, and found this hidden valley by coincidence, so he lived and worked here in peace and contentment, and established a pasture.
In the 160 years from the establishment of the ranch to the unification of the world by the Sui Dynasty, the Pegasus Ranch experienced seven owners, all of whom were inherited by the Shang family and had supreme authority.
The others are Liang, Liu, Tao, Wu, Xu, Luo and other ethnic groups, after more than 100 years of reproduction, they did not stop moving out of the surrounding areas, forming nearby towns, to the two big cities of Yuan'an and Dangyang, more than half of their inhabitants are from Pegasus Ranch.
Pegasus Ranch is also the economic lifeblood of the region, producing high-quality horses and famous all over the world, but because the owner of the farm adheres to the ancestral teachings, he will never participate in the affairs between the rivers and lakes and the court. The style is low-key, and he has always been a businessman.
Shang Xiong, the first owner, was a military general, and he understood the truth of fist proximity, so he encouraged his subordinates to study martial arts. The promotion of martial arts is based on the courage of everyone in the ranch to fight, fearless of bandits and robbers, and has become a force that can ensure the safety of the region, and has won the respect of the residents of nearby towns. It's a bit similar to the effect of Dominating the Villa on Jingling.
From the front. The mountain town of Pegasus is even more breathtaking.
The city wall is built according to the mountain, and it is built with a clamour, and it winds along the terrain, and the situation is precipitous. The rock behind the city is exposed, the cave is grand, and it is difficult for birds to cross.
The neighing of sheep and horses, or the barking of dogs, can be heard in the direction of the pasture, but it only makes the ranch itself seem more silent. It creates a unique atmosphere in the mountain town.
Just when everyone was fascinated, the sound of horses' hooves was heard in the distance. Wu Ruotang followed the prestige, and more than a dozen big men in front of him were coming quickly.
"Wanjing. Are you here to welcome us? Wu Ruotang said with a hint of excitement.
Shan Wanjing shook her cute head: "I don't know, I didn't discuss it with Xiuxun before I came!" ”
While everyone was talking, the horse team advanced for hundreds of meters, and they could clearly see the number of each other, the clothes, the big man riding was in a gray suit, and the placket was embroidered with a flying horse with wings on its back, a total of twelve people, and the other ten or so were bareback wild horses, which were connected by ropes.
"Look at the stance. It's not like it's welcome! Wu Ruotang touched his nose and said.
At this time, the team that came with the wild horses was only two zhang away from Wu Ruotang, and the leading knight was a middle-aged strong man, who glanced at it with an ancient face. The one-eyed man was still shining, and when he saw someone blocking the middle of the road, he shouted and signaled the people who followed him to slow down.
The middle-aged strong man has reined in the horse's head, and the healthy horse man stands up and overtakes, and stops first.
Seeing this, the others reined in one after another. The whole team just stopped at the place where the abbot Xu Lu in front of the two of them.
Twelve men and twenty-three eyes fell on them like twenty-three arrows, and even the horses that were spewing white gas threw wary eyes at them.
Wu Ruotang and Shi Potian shrugged helplessly, could it be that our image doesn't look like a positive character?
"Deacon Liu, where did you get so many good horses?" When the two sides confronted each other, Shan Wanjing suddenly came out and said.
When the one-eyed dragon looked at Shan Wanjing, he suddenly smiled with a wrinkle on his face: "Princess Wanjing, why are you here!" ”
"What, isn't Deacon Liu welcome?" Shan Wanjing pouted and pretended to be angry.
"No, no, you're here, why don't you say it in advance, the owner will definitely welcome you!" The one-eyed dragon's name is Liu Zongdao, and he is the second steward of Pegasus Ranch, and he can be regarded as a powerful figure.
Shan Wanjing smiled lightly, "I'm here to quietly look for Sister Xiuxun to celebrate her birthday, and it will be her twentieth birthday in a few days!" ”
The crowd at Pegasus Ranch completely let their guard down. Dongming has always had a good relationship with Pegasus Ranch. Shan Wanjing and Shang Xiuxun are even more like sisters, and this relationship is absolutely close to each other.
"These are Princess Wanjing's entourage?" Liu Zongdao looked at Wu Ruotang and Shi Potiandao.
"Exactly, in Xia Wu Xiaotang, this is my good brother Shi Potian, who was ordered to escort Princess Wanjing!" Wu Ruotang clasped his fists with both hands.
Liu Zongdao nodded: "Brother Wu and Brother Shi have worked hard all the way, but don't worry, when you arrive at Pegasus Ranch, you will follow up with the palace, absolutely safe!" ”
Although Shan Wanjing didn't know why Wu Ruotang wanted to hide her identity, she didn't expose it, but just cooperated with Wu Ruotang to act.
The people of Pegasus Ranch took Wu Ruotang and others across the river through the suspension bridge into the city, and the bridge guards were cordial and warm, and the atmosphere was harmonious, giving people the feeling of a big family living in harmony.
After entering the city, there is a wide ramp that extends upwards to the inner fort where the highest farm owner lives, and the houses on both sides are continuous, and they are connected to the ramp by branch roads, which is characteristic of a mountain town.
People and cars come and go on the road, just like a thriving big city, and the children are even more frolicking in groups, which makes Kou Xu's eyes wide open, and he is amazed, he can't imagine that there is such a blessed land in the world.
The buildings are all rough and simple, built of stones, and the shape is magnificent. Along the way, the bell pavilion, the archway, the door is heavy, and the simplicity shows the heroic spirit of the city builder.
The inner fort is even more large-scale, the main building has five halls, and there is a side hall corridor. The large hut is in an orderly manner, decorated with garden flowers and trees, small bridges and waterfalls, elegant and pleasant.
"Princess Wanjing, I have already sent someone to inform the owner, I believe the owner will be here soon!" Liu Zongdao said with a smile.
"Fortunately, Bitter Willow is in charge!" Shan Wanjing nodded slightly, showing a good family education.
Wu Ruotang looked at the ranch building carefully, and sighed infinitely in his heart. Compared to the Ryukyu Island of the Dongming faction, it is not much better.
"Wanjing. Why don't you say it in advance? A trace of immortal sounded, Wu Ruotang turned his head to look, Shang Xiuxun was stepping over. The world-famous beauty owner had a lot of demeanor, and her beautiful black hair poured like two small waterfalls on her knife-like fragrant shoulders. It's unusually beautiful, and it's almost comparable to Wanwan's strong clothes girl, and when she walks in the door, she is not half surprised by their existence.
Her delicate outfit accentuates her outstanding face and tanned and shiny skin, exuding a scorching youth and enviable sense of health.
Her beautiful eyes were deep and unfathomable. The thick eyelashes added to her mystique like a pair of phoenix eyes rippling with the most fragrant and mellow fairy wine.
"Sister Xiuxun, don't mention it, I begged my mother for a long time before she let me out!" When Shan Wanjing saw Shang Xiuxun, she was so unhappy, and the two hugged each other tightly.
Shang Xiuxun intimately pinched Shan Wanjing's pink face, and then said: "Auntie is also for your good, the world is not peaceful now, you are such a beautiful girl, walking on the road is indeed easy to make bad people worry about it!" ”
"No. Sister Xiuxun is beautiful! Shan Wanjing said shyly.
Wu Ruotang and Jin Se Mixiang blinked their eyes, and the two of them pouted helplessly, it seems that no matter what age it is, the girl likes others to praise her beauty.
"Who are these?" Shang Xiuxun looked at Wu Ruotang and the three of them with a pair of beautiful eyes, and said with some surprise.
Shan Wanjing looked at Wu Ruotang and said softly: "These are the masters sent by my mother to protect me all the way!" ”
"Oh, I see, it's a long way, and there are three of you!" Shang Xiuxun said politely.
"The owner is polite, this is our duty!" Wu Ruotang is neither humble nor arrogant.
Shang Xiuxun looked at Wu Ruotang suspiciously. It seems curious that these people don't look like ordinary martial arts masters.
"Sister Xiuxun, people have been on the road for several days, and I'm so hungry!" Shan Wanjing said coquettishly.
Shang Xiuxun took his little hand and said, "Haha, you came at the right time." It just so happens that I have recruited two masters with excellent cooking skills, and I will make a few very good dishes, let's go, take you to taste it! ”
Led by Shang Xiuxun, everyone came to a spacious room, where two young men wearing Pegasus costumes were standing aside. There are a lot of forbidden and delicious cakes on the small round table!
"Hey, these two people look very temperamental!" Wu Ruotang and Jin Se Mixiang discovered two young men who were very hidden but had an extraordinary bearing at the same time.
"Wanjing, this is Fu Ling, this is Fu Ning, the chef just recruited by our ranch!" Shang Xiuxun pointed to the two of them and introduced.
The corners of Wu Ruotang and Jin Se Mixiang rose at the same time, and there was a hint of excitement in their smiles.
"Double Dragon!" This was the thought that flashed through the hearts of both of them at the same time.
Everyone began to taste the food made by Shuanglong, Wu Ruotang looked at Shan Wanjing attentively, only to see that the beautiful princess stretched out her slender jade hand under Luo's clothes, uncovered the cover, glanced at it, wrinkled her delicate little nose and said: "The fragrance is average, but the appearance is very special, because I have never seen such an ugly little spot." ‘
Shang Xiuxun grinned: "I said the same thing the first time I saw it, but you can taste it!" ”
Shan Wanjing nodded, grabbed one of the cakes, put it on her plump lips, and carefully bit the corner with her snow-white little teeth that were neat and matched with her complexion, and tasted it carefully.
After a while, the little girl showed a hint of Ruoyue'er breaking through the dark clouds, and her big eyes seemed to be like a vein and affection, and she looked at Shang Xiuxun and nodded: "It's okay to eat, although it's not top-grade, but the creativity is commendable, better than those so-called celebrity chefs who stick to the rules." ”
"Haha, Wanjing, you are really a gourmet person!" Shang Xiuxun nodded in approval.
Wu Ruotang and the others naturally had no interest in the cake, and his and Jin Se Mixiang's attention was on Shuanglong. Huang Yi's Tang Shuanglong Biography has fascinated countless young people, and Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling are the dream lovers of countless girls.
Shan Wanjing and Shang Xiuxun haven't seen each other for a long time, they chatted very happily, and Jin Se Mixiang couldn't stop interjecting a sentence, three beautiful women in one play. In comparison, Wu Ruotang seems a little redundant.
"The two Fu brothers have a good temperament, they don't look like they are doing this job!" Wu Ruotang quietly came to Shuanglong's side and said.
Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling looked at Wu Ruotang, whose eyes were full of kindness, and after Kou Zhong lost his mind for a short time, he immediately said: "Brother Wu's friend's eyes, making cakes is really just our side business, and our main job is to take salt goods!" ”
Wu Ruotang: "~~~~~! ”
"Yangzhou Shuangxiong!" Wu Ruotang said word by word.
Ssangyong's face was surprised. The fox looked at Wu Ruotang suspiciously, as if he was very curious why this guy actually knew their details.
"Don't worry, I've always admired you!" Wu Ruotang reassured.
Kou Zhong calmed down, shook his head and said, "Brother Wu." What are you talking about, I don't understand! ”
"It's okay, I understand!" Wu Ruotang smiled evilly.
"What are you talking about?" Shang Xiuxun was a little surprised.
"Owner, nothing, I just found out. I've met two chefs before! Wu Ruotang intimately put his hand on Shuanglong's shoulder and said.
Shang Xiuxun looked at the three of them in surprise, as if she was curious why the three of them knew each other.
"Yes, we used to drink with Brother Wu!" Kou Zhong's mouth is so powerful. Speaking of lies, it is no less than Wu Ruotang.
"I see, since you friends are together, let's talk more!" Shang Xiuxun smiled.
Wu Ruotang and Shuanglong, plus Shi Potian, walked out of the house and found a secluded place to sit down.
"Who is Brother Wu sacred?" Kou Zhong's eyes were blazing with Shinto. Xu Ziling on the side also had a solemn face.
"I won't say it, I just admire the style of the two, and I just want to make friends with the two!" Wu Ruotang smiled.
Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling obviously didn't fully believe Wu Ruotang's words, but the two of them did not continue to delve into it. Wu Ruotang's martial arts are compared to them. Slightly inferior, but the seemingly wooden Shi Potian on the side shocked them. This is a master.
"Kou Zhong, you said that a manly man, should you do a great career in this life, and this life is not in vain?" Wu Ruotang looked at Kou Zhongdao.
At this time, Kou Zhong was trying to dominate the world, and Wu Ruotang's words made him feel excited.
"What does Brother Wu mean by the great cause?" Xu Ziling said lightly.
"Make a difference. For the benefit of 10,000 Wu Ruotang was full of pride.
Kou Zhong nodded excitedly, this was exactly what he was thinking.
Xu Ziling looked at his good brother, then at Wu Ruotang, and sighed. Shake your head.
"In fact, there are many ways to live. You can live vigorously or plainly. Brother Xu is a quiet person, he doesn't like to fight and kill, maybe the ideal life you want in your heart is that one day, you can retire with your beloved and live a life without fighting! ”
Xu Ziling nodded slightly. Wu Ruotang's words went to his heart.
"But Brother Xu, we can't just live for ourselves. God has blessed you with extraordinary opportunities and extraordinary skills, hoping that you can benefit the people! You should use your skills to let more people live a life without food and clothing, and let more people live with dignity! Wu Ruotang encouraged.
Xu Ziling and Kou Zhong glanced at each other, and a trace of struggle ignited in their eyes.
"Brother Wu's words are very reasonable!" Kou Zhong said with a hint of excitement.
"Brother Kou, I believe that you will be a good leader, and even, I believe that you will be a good emperor in the future!" Wu Ruotang took Kou Zhong's hand and said.
Shi Potian was shocked, Xu Ziling was shocked, and Kou Zhong was even more shocked! Wu Ruotang's affirmation made Kou Zhong feel like he was about to shed tears.
"Brother Wu, you say, you say I can be a good emperor?" Kou Zhong said in disbelief.
"Why not?" Wu Ruotang asked rhetorically.
"I, I'm just from a gangster with Ziling, we!" Kou Zhong hesitated.
"I, the founding emperor of Mingfeng, Zhu Yuanzhang, was born like you, do you say, is he a good emperor?" Wu Ruotang encouraged.
"Yes!" Kou Zhong nodded excitedly.
"And Liu Bang of the Han Wu Empire!"
"Hmm!"
Wu Ruotang's short words made Kou Zhong feel infinitely proud. That's right, what's wrong with the gangsters, the gangsters can also be good emperors! Zhu Yuanzhang can, Liu Bang can, why can't I? Where am I worse than them?
Xu Ziling looked at his excited brother, and then looked at Wu Ruotang, whose eloquence was comparable to that of the passenger~pin, and couldn't help but exclaim: "Brother Wu, you must not be an ordinary guard!" ”
"Brother Xu has good eyesight, and he is the acting prefect of Qiongzhou Mansion in Xiamingfeng!" Wu Ruotang laughed and no longer concealed his identity.
Shuanglong gasped and looked at Wu Ruotang in disbelief.
"Why, you don't believe me?" Wu Ruotang laughed.
"Believe, of course I believe it, but as a Mingfeng official, aren't you afraid of losing your head when you talk about your emperor like this?" Kou Zhong muttered.
"The big husband crisscrosses the world and the world, what he wants is to do what he wants, look forward and backward, afraid of this and that, what is that called?" Wu Ruotang said disdainfully.
Kou Zhong nodded, this Brother Wu is too hungry for himself.
"Brother Wu came here to conceal his identity this time, I'm afraid he has something else to do!" Xu Ziling said with his hands behind his back.
"Brother Xu is really smart, but when he comes to Pegasus Ranch, what other plans can he have!" Wu Ruotang said lightly.
Kou Zhong came back to his senses, patted his head, looked at Wu Ruotang, and said with envy: "I forgot, Brother Wu, you have such a good relationship with Shan Wanjing, presumably the Dongming faction has already cooperated with you!" If you have a good relationship with Pegasus Ranch again. When the time comes, there are war horses and weapons, and if you can't report the Ming Feng, you will have to be surnamed Wu! ”
Wu Ruotang pinched his nose, shook his head and said: "Brother Kou is tormenting me, I am recruiting troops right now, but just to protect myself!" My opponent is much stronger than me! (To be continued.) )