For a long time, it was Lin Xuan who took the lead in breaking the silence.

"Niu Er, how many years have you been with me?"

Niu Er hugged his fist: "The subordinate has followed the adult for eight years and five months. "

"Eight years."

He sighed: "Three thousand days and nights." "

"Why did the adults suddenly remember these old stories?"

Niu Er looked a little puzzled.

"How many years have you been Hosaku?"

Lin Xuan's next words made Niu Er's eyes widen, and then his face turned like ashes, and he laughed miserably: "How do adults know?" "

"Give me a reason."

He took a deep breath.

"I'm sorry for my lord."

Niu Er knelt on one knee, his right hand resting on the hilt of the knife at his waist.

The icy blade came from behind itself, quietly touching the back of his head, and Niu Er's hand stopped.

Lin Xuan flicked his sleeves, put away the long sword, and returned to its original place.

"The grace of the adult's knowledge can only be repaid by the subordinates in the next life."

Saying that, he violently pulled out the long knife at his waist and killed himself.

"Take it down and bury it."

Two warriors stepped forward and dragged Niu Er's body away.

Inside the lobby

Lin Xuan's face was gloomy and terrifying.

"Bang"

The teacup in his hand shattered, turned into powder, and the water foamed tea leaves splashed on the ground.

He closed his mouth without making a sound, and stood quietly under the candle fire, like a shadow, a ghost.

"It's not worth Gongzi's anger."

Mu Qing'er came.

"You do the first year of junior high school, I do fifteen."

Lin Xuan snorted coldly: "Tomorrow, let people send Niu Er's waist card and saber back to Qingliang Mountain." "

He had only been in Yan County for less than a year, and he had just gained a foothold, and the people of the old Xu family couldn't wait so much.

It makes him very angry.

"Good."

Mu Qing'er nodded.

This is to ask Xu Xiao for an explanation by starting from the beginning.

If the righteous father of his own family didn't pay attention to it, he couldn't say it, Lin Xuan's "one, four, three" would take the lord of the second county of Northern Liang to establish power.

If not, you really have to let people ride on their necks and.

In early May, most of the spring plowing in all villages and towns was completed, and judging from the figures sent by the county officials in various places, the spring plowing fields in Yan County this year were four or five percent higher than last year.

The plains, which are mainly gathered on both sides of the Iris River, are fertile and fertile fields, and in the early years, because of the frequent invasion of the Hu tribe, the autumn wind was blowing.

The people of these counties and towns could not survive, so they could only flee far away, so that the fields were deserted, and at the beginning of spring this year, the Yan County Iron Horse fought several beautiful battles, which made the grassland Hu people fearful.

Many of those who fled received the news and turned back.

If the summer rains accompany you, this year will definitely be a good year.

After resting for two months, the Xuanjia Army finished replenishing its soldiers, and then stationed in the cavalry camp outside Yangsui.

Under the leadership of Tian Hu, Meng Jiao, and Hu Yanlie, Yan Jun Tieqiang went deep into the hinterland of the grassland and fought with the Huqiang tribe.

Either exterminate the tribe, or expel them, the front was completely shifted to the grassland, almost replicating the tactics of the Hu and Qiang people entering Yan County to fight the autumn wind in previous years.

Coming and going like the wind, the enemy is weak, the enemy is completely annihilated, the enemy is strong and retreats, and the combat effectiveness of the Xuanjia army is becoming more and more fierce.

Of course, the wolf riding is not idle, after the exercise, it is also pulled to the front line, and the wolf ride, which is composed entirely of the Hu and Qiang tribes, is even more fierce and bloody than the Yan County cavalry when dealing with the Hu tribe.

At present, the strength of the entire Yan County is not tight, with nine thousand soldiers in the prefecture, ten thousand in the Xuanjia army, and four thousand wolves on horseback.

The total is 23,000.

There is also a battalion of 800 that is being prepared, numbering about 4,000, and recruitment notices have been sent to all counties.

This means that by the end of the year, the total strength under Lin Xuan will be about 30,000.

Who would have thought that last year, he only brought eight hundred horsemen from Northern Liang to Yan County, and in less than a year, he had already pulled up several powerful pawns.

The huge force made the Taishou Mansion's treasury continue to be tight, so that it could sustain the war with war, and constantly rely on the tribes that plundered the steppe people to maintain expenses.

In the past few months, the busiest people in the government are Wang Qing, Zhang Wenxuan, the chief bookkeeper of the Animal Husbandry and Agricultural Department, and Lin Zhenbei, the chief bookkeeper of the Commercial Travel Department.

One is in charge of the overall situation, one is in charge of spring plowing, and the other is responsible for making money.

Of course

Lin Xuan was not idle, and he had to deal with many official documents sent from the mansion every day, and he also had to go to the dungeon to practice.

However, this kind of leisure did not last long, and after the soldiers of the 800 battalion had been recruited, they had to practice in person.

In the autumn of this year, he decided to do a big ticket.

Mid-May

After sending Wang Ziyuan, who had come to cry poor, Lin Xuan finally got good news.

Yin Lu sent someone

The bad news is coming or Zhu Yuyan.

However, there were also two elders of the Demon Gate beside him, a short and fat old woman, and a thin and tall old woman.

"Wish Sect Master, Elder Ge, Elder Xiong, please use tea."

Mu Qing was followed by three maids, put down the tea, and she owed slightly: "Gongzi is dealing with official business, come later." "

Zhu Yuyan did not speak, his face was cold, it seemed that someone owed her 108,000 taels and did not pay it back.

The old woman just drank tea with a teacup and did not speak.

The old man was kind and said with a smile: "Don't worry, Lord Lin is busy with official business, we know." "

It was not until Mu Qing led the maid to retire that the old woman spoke: "Lin Xuan has been in Yan County for less than a year, and he has made this bitter cold place prosperous, which is not simple." "

The old man nodded: "If nothing else, the tens of thousands of iron horses in your hands alone cannot be underestimated." "

"If the Demon Gate can form an alliance with it, it will benefit and there will be no harm."

The old man looked at Zhu Yuyan and said, "Sect Master Zhu, you have accepted a good apprentice." "

Zhu Yuyan's face was slightly unpleasant, but she didn't say anything, don't see that she is the number one master of the Demon Gate.

But that's only on the surface, the water of the magic gate is mixed, far from being as simple as it seems.

Otherwise, they are not qualified to be ranked among the three teachings and two paths, and they will not fall.

"This son's ambition is probably not small."

The old woman's eyelids lifted: "Standing in Yan County, with heavy troops in hand, I am afraid that the next step is to split the soil and seal the marquis." "

"Ahem."

A slight cough interrupted the old woman and the old woman, and their faces were slightly shocked.

"Two, there are ears in the wall, these words of yours, but if a word is passed out, the black gauze hat of this official will not be worn the next day."

Lin Xuan walked out from the back hall, if he didn't make a sound, he was afraid that the old woman and the old man would not notice it at all.

"Zhu Sect Master, two elders."

He said with a smile: "I am so busy with official business that I am late, please forgive me." "

"Hmph."

Zhu Yuyan snorted coldly, today she did not wear a cloak, revealing her true face, her posture was graceful, her skin was like condensation, and there was no trace left by the years.

Compared with the young girl in the cardamom age, there is a lot more maturity and charm.

A faint dark fragrance lingered on the tip of the nose, and when I sniffed lightly, the qi and blood in my body were a little restless.

Secretly said: "The charm of the demon gate is really powerful, it has been practiced to the bone marrow, and it can make people's hearts shake without deliberately exerting it." "

Inside the spiritual platform, the gods and elephants moved, suppressing the mind, and their faces were as usual, without waves.

The old man and the old woman looked at each other quietly, and they both saw a little solemnity under each other's eyes.

They had heard before that this Yanjun Taishou in front of him was a martial arts master, and some time ago, he fought against Zhu Yuyan for a few moves, and they were all evenly divided, regardless of victory or defeat.

At first, I didn't believe it, but now that I see it, I believe it for nine points.

"Where's Quip?"

Zhu Yuyan asked straight to the point.

"Backyard."

Lin Xuan said, "Big Pan'er, take Sect Master Zhu to meet with Xiao Pan'er." "

"No."

The big plate walked out, white skirt and ankles, fluttering, not like a mortal character.

"Wish Sect Master come with me."

Say it, lead the way.

"Another master."

The old man saw the depth of the big plate and was secretly surprised.

"Elder Ge, Elder Xiong, Yandi bitter cold, nothing good, just this camellia is not bad."

Lin Xuan picked up the teacup: "Last year's inventory, I don't know if the two of you can drink it." "

"Drink well."

The old man nodded slightly.

"The official does not hide it." (Read violent novels, just go to Feilu Fiction Network!) ）

His gaze swept over the two Demon Gate elders, and he said straight to the point: "I know your intentions, and you should also know what I mean."

If I think I can, I can cooperate. "

Such a straightforward way of speaking caught the two Demon Gate elders off guard, but they quickly reacted.

The old man said, "Lord Lin is quick to talk, and the old man will open the skylight and say bright words." "

"Food and grass, weapons, military sounds, war horses, armor, salt and iron, intelligence and masters."

"How much can you offer?"

Lin Xuan leaned forward slightly.

"It depends on what Lord Lin can give."

The old woman took the conversation.

"What do you want?"

He raised an eyebrow.

"Military power."

The old woman said slowly.

"Is Elder Xiong amusing?"

Lin Xuan's tone was a little unhappy.

"Lord Lin misunderstood."

The old man hurriedly said, "Elder Xiong means that when necessary, Lord Lin will mobilize his army to assist my demon gate. "

His expression softened slightly.

"Yes."

"The Demon Gate wants to develop its power in Yan County."

The old man continued.

"No problem."

Lin Xuan nodded: "Are there any other requirements?" "

The two did not expect him to agree so cheerfully.

"Now it's time to talk about how much you can offer."

The old man said, "We know that Lord Lin has been using troops frequently against the grassland recently, and the mansion treasury does not seem to be very abundant.

So he prepared 100,000 taels of silver, 50,000 stones of grain and grass, 3,000 war horses, and 2,000 crossbows as a meeting gift, and at the same time the dowry of my Demon Gate Holy Daughter. "

"In the future, if Lord Lin still needs weapons, salt, iron, and grain, our Demon Gate can provide channels to assist in procurement and transportation."

"The conditions are very generous and sincere."

Lin Xuan picked up the teacup and took a sip, before putting it down: "I am very satisfied, we will be allies in the future." "

"Refreshing."

Elder Ge's face blossomed.

They didn't even mention the matter of Xiaopan'er, just used a name.

After all, Xiaopan'er, who has already broken the skill, is not qualified to become the Holy Daughter of the Demon Gate, but is just a tool to act as a hub between the Demon Gate and Lin Xuan...

It didn't take long

Zhu Yuyan came back from the backyard, his face eased a lot, and when he looked at Lin Xuan again, he was a little less cold and more complicated.

now

It doesn't matter if she knows the truth or not, because the wood is already in place, even if it is false, it must be true.

"Lin Xuan, Elder Xiong will already stay in the Taishou Mansion and stay by Xiaopan'er's side."

Zhu Yuyan's red lips opened slightly: "One is to protect the safety of you and Xiaopan'er, and the other is to contact the Demon Gate at any time." "

"Sanlai is not good to spy on me."

Zhu Yuyan was silent.

"Have fun."

"I wish the Sect Master not to go to his heart."

Lin Xuan put down the teacup: "There is no shortage of this stutter in the Taishou Mansion, if you want to stay, you can stay, but the ugly thing is ahead, you have to understand the rules in the mansion, what should be done, what not to do, and you must master the scale." "

"The old man is awake."

The old woman nodded.

After lunch, Zhu Yuyan left with Lao Suo.

This time, the Demon Gate took out a lot of things, and it was not easy to transport them to Yan County.

Three thousand war horses, plus a few thousand in the horse farm, tightened, enough for eight hundred battalions.

The money and food required to raise a cavalry far exceeded the number of pawns of the same number, after all, a pawn has a mouth, and most of the head is on the armor and crossbow.

And a cavalry is three mouths, one person, two horses, and horses eat much more expensive than people.

If it is a light horse, one person and one horse are barely enough, but the eight hundred battalions belong to the heavy armored cavalry, and one person and two horses must be used.

There is no family background, otherwise Lin Xuan wants to ride three people by one.

Northern Liang claims to be 300,000 iron horsemen, but there are only a handful of heavy armored cavalry, which shows how much money is burned.

Ahem

Heavy armored cavalry was used against the Huqiang tribe, which had only leather armor and even had little leather armor.

It belongs to the cow knife used to kill chickens, and it is overkill.

In other words, the eight hundred battalions were not used against the steppe people.

Originally, Lin Xuan of the eight hundred battalion only planned to train into light armor, or middle armored cavalry, that is, heavy armor for people and light armor for horses.

However, at the moment, the Demon Gate sent a big gift, plus the Northern Liang Second County Lord was a little impatient, which made him quite annoyed.

Just in one step.

You know, Beiliang is known as 300,000 iron horsemen, but among them, there are only a handful of heavy armored cavalry, not many.

It can be seen that its speed of burning money cannot be sustained without a little family base.

Lin Xuan also gritted his teeth.

Just when he was busy preparing for the establishment of the eight hundred camps, two uninvited guests came to the boundary of Yan County.

"Old Huang, is Yan County really a place of bitter cold?"

Xiao Shizi was dressed in splendid Huafu, riding a yellow and brown horse, looking at the surrounding staggered farmland, as well as many people busy in the fields, his face was full of doubts.

"Why don't I see it like it."

He muttered.

"I don't know."

The toothless horseman rode a short, thin horse, and beside him, carrying a long wooden box on his back.

There were also some doubts under his eyes, he had been to Yan County, and he was not like this at all.

The two walked within the boundary of Yan County for a few days, feeling that their cognition was completely subverted, and the so-called bitter cold land exuded a majestic vitality, something that should not belong to the land of Northern Liang.

The official road is smooth, the houses are lined up, and they have even seen the most incredible scene. 2.2 A well-equipped group of 100 men rode on horses and rushed into a village and town.

The son of the world thought that he was forcibly capturing the soldiers, but when he followed, these cavalrymen quickly dismounted, took off their armor, put down their hideous chopping sabers, rolled up their sleeves, picked up their hoes, and followed the people of the village to dig the canal together.

There are also many elderly and children who come to bring food and tea.

There was no one in Yan County who did not praise the current Taishou Lin Xuan, but those words of praise fell in the ears of Shizi, but they were particularly harsh.

His face became more and more gloomy, and then in the Cangxian realm, he saw a young and beautiful woman, so he teased two words.

In Northern Liang

This is all a common thing, as a big gentleman, which day, is not holding this flower kui, that beautiful concubine.

Fancy that woman, you don't have to do it yourself, it won't take long for Dogleg Chulushan to send people.

Arrogant and domineering, there was no convergence in Yan County.

As a result, the woman cursed and shouted for the patrol of the street, and in an instant, Shizi and the horseman were surrounded by more than a dozen servants with long knives.

"What a big bold, dare to molest people and women on the street."

Su Yong, the head catcher of the Yamen in Cangxian County, has a tiger's back and a bear's waist, and has the roughness and courage of Yan County's athletes.

In the early years, he became a government soldier, but later he turned to a fast catcher and rose step by step to the position of the head catcher of the Yamen.

The leopard has a ringed head and long arms.

"Presumptuous."

Shizi's face turned dark and angrily reprimanded: "I am the son of Northern Liang, blind your dog's eyes." "

"Whoever you are."

Su Yong snorted the old phlegm: "Take it." "

The surrounding catchers rushed up, although this son of the world had practiced kung fu for a few days, but it was really rare, where were the opponents of these fast catchers, they were directly pulled off the horse.

Old Yellow Eye was quick, a set of nonsense moves, inadvertently scattered these catches, and quickly pulled him to escape.