Jiangling City was originally prosperous and wealthy.

In recent years, while war has brought destruction and death, it has also brought more opportunities.

Jiangling is located at the border of Zhou, Chen and Qi dynasties, making it the most convenient place for mutual trade.

The furs, cattle and sheep from the north were transported to Jiangzuo from here in an endless stream, and tea, silk and porcelain from Jiangzuo were also transferred from here, and then transported to the northern grasslands through Zhou and Qi in exchange for more wealth.

Chen Chang strolled around Jiangling City and saw all kinds of merchants on the streets, including many foreign merchants with high noses, deep eyes and long beards. He sold all kinds of goods, such as furs, rhinoceros, jade, spices, and silk.

I asked about the prices while walking. Compared with later times, the market prices at this time were not so transparent, and many goods were profitable. If you bought a sum of money, you would definitely make a lot of money after some operations.

No matter what time it is, the most lively places in the market are those selling food.

Various restaurants are doing a booming business, with the aroma of cold porridge, dry rice, dried pear, bitter wine, and rich liquor wafting everywhere.

The women from the wealthy families strolled along the streets, lingering in front of the shops selling cosmetics, head ornaments, clothes and other items.

Soldiers with guns and swords passed by from time to time on the street, and yamen runners and constables came and went with their heads shaking.

Chen Chang asked people about the location of the mansion. This time he was not embarrassed like the last time when he asked about the Lou Mansion. Passersby patiently showed him the way.

As we searched along the way, we passed through several busy streets.

On the third street, I saw rows of buildings lining the street, painted red and green, with colorful lights fluttering. Inside, there were sounds of stringed instruments, drums and music, and from time to time the chirping of birds could be heard.

hehe……

I heard from a passerby just now that after crossing this street, I can reach my home by walking another 700 to 800 steps.

Chen Chang couldn't help but slow down his pace. Although he couldn't go in to experience the blessing of the man in front of him, he could always take a look at it from the door.

He stood opposite the door and looked at it. The plaque on the door was written in seal script, which he didn't recognize!

While I was guessing the name of this place, a group of soldiers came up from behind.

This team of officers and soldiers were wearing iron armor, the armor plates clashed when they walked, and there was a murderous look in everyone's eyes, which was very majestic.

Chen Changxiao had seen the armored cavalry of the Great Zhou before. The feeling of hundreds of war horses galloping at him was like a row of heavily armored tanks, and the momentum was intimidating.

Now we should be looking at the infantry of the Great Zhou. Although they don't have the bonus of war horses, these soldiers are tall and strong, their movements are neat and coordinated, and their cold black iron armor not only exudes chill, but also murderous aura.

As Chen sang, he clearly felt a chill down his spine.

The temperament exuded by the soldiers who had fought in hundreds of battles and survived many life-threatening situations gave Chen Chang a strong psychological shock.

The general who led the team was nine feet tall, with a broad back and strong waist, a face as black as lacquer, strong eyebrows and big eyes, hair covering his ears, a steel beard under his chin, and wore a green arrow-sleeved robe and a green hero cloak. He looked murderous and menacing, like a black iron tower.

The rest of the soldiers were all strong and muscular, and very healthy.

The black-faced general looked to the left, looking majestic and awe-inspiring. Suddenly he looked at the place full of feasting and revelry, pointed his finger, and shouted, "The man is in there, come at me!"

The loud shout was like a thunderclap, which hurt Chen Chang's eardrums and made him shiver subconsciously.

He looked in the direction the black-faced general pointed, and saw a young man in the opposite door looking out stealthily.

Seeing those soldiers, the boy turned around and ran away.

However, the soldiers caught up with him in a few quick steps and walked out without saying a word.

It is human nature to like watching the excitement, and Chen Chang is no exception. It is just right for you to take a break while watching the excitement.

This boy is only in his teens and he goes to such a place. How can he be a good person?

The young man had thick eyebrows, a face like jade, eyes like lacquer, and wore a long blue silk robe without a belt around his waist. His hair was simply tied up with a wooden hairpin.

Actually like him?

Chen Chang was stunned. This person was none other than the young man named Xingchen who saved his and Shui Ling'er's lives.

It was a bit too early to start education during the Later Liang Dynasty.

Looking at him more closely, he is a gentle man, with no blue bags under his eyes, and does not look like a man who indulges in alcohol and women too much.

The old bird in the yard was also driven out by an armored soldier. When the old bird saw the black-faced general, he was trembling with fear. Everyone knows that the infantry of the Great Zhou Dynasty may not be willing to accept bribes even if you use money to bribe them.

The black-faced general looked at Xingchen and shouted, "You bastard, you have attacked our patrol team three times, and today I finally caught you. Let's see what you have to say this time!"

Xingchen looked up at the black-faced general, his face showing the calmness of a young man, and replied in surprise: "General, where did you get this from?"

The black-faced general strode forward with a gloomy face and asked in a gruff voice, "Don't pretend to be ignorant when you know the truth. A few days ago, you threw that filth over the wall at the heads of our patrol team. I haven't settled the score with you yet!"

"General, I am innocent!" Xingchen cried out in injustice, "I have been doing my duty, how dare I use such despicable means to deal with you generals? I would not dare to do this even if I had the guts of a bear or a leopard!"

Two rows of soldiers in shining armor and helmets surrounded Xingchen on the left, but this guy showed no fear at all. Chen Chang couldn't help but admire his courage.

You know, when the Zhou army infantry just walked past him, he felt a chill on his back.

The black-faced general glared at him and shouted, "Don't think you can make excuses just because I didn't catch you in the act."

"I will not be caught by you, or I will not be your master." Xingchen secretly thought to himself, but he dared not show it on his face. He could only answer with a bitter face: "General, I don't admire the Great Zhou enough, how could I do such a dirty thing behind your back?"

The black-faced general was furious. He stretched out his carrot-like fingers and tapped his forehead. He nodded his head up and down like a chicken pecking at rice, and said, "Then you just saw us, why did you run away?"

Xingchen looked around and said with a bitter face: "General, think about it, what kind of place is this? If my family knew that I came to this place at my age, my mother would break my legs when she goes back!"

The black-faced general said angrily, "Well, you haven't grown your hair yet. You don't have the money to fool around in this place."

He stared at the old man with wide eyes and asked, "Is he telling the truth?"

The old man nodded hurriedly.

She had no idea where this gentleman came from. The soldiers came up and dragged him out, frightening her to death.

"You are too young to learn good habits. How can a child like you do this?"

"You're the one who just opens the door for business and lets anyone in. Can you make money from the cruelty of the little doll?"

The old bird was so frightened that he nodded repeatedly.

Xingchen looked up at the tall and mighty black-faced general and said timidly, "General, now that we have clarified the matter, can we release the child?"

"Put it back?" The black-faced general glared, "Recently, there have been many sneak attacks on our patrol teams, all done by half-grown kids like you. Don't you know about this?"

Xingchen shook his head: "I stay at home every day, not paying attention to what's happening outside, and only focus on reading books of sages. How could I know these things?"

The black-faced general's face turned pale when he heard this. He grabbed his ear and yelled, "Bullshit! If you stay at home and study every day, can you do this with just a twist of your leg?"

Chen Chang watched from the side and snickered. The young man was bold and smart. The black-faced general looked careless, but he was actually a careful person. It would not be so easy for the young man to fool him.

Xingchen was grabbed by the ear by the black-faced general. He grimaced in pain, but he did not beg for mercy. Tears rolled in his eyes.

Suddenly, his eyes lit up and he shouted, "Brother-in-law, brother-in-law..."

All the men of the black-faced general looked in the direction he was shouting.

Chen Chang was secretly happy in his heart, but suddenly he saw the black-faced general and others staring at him. He looked around and saw no one else. He couldn't help but be surprised. Just as he was thinking of running away, an armored soldier strode forward and stopped him.

"Brother-in-law, brother-in-law, you are here..." When Xingchen saw Chen Chang, it was as if he had seen a life-saving straw.

Chen Chang looked surprised. How did I offend your ancestors that you dragged me in?

The black-faced general let go of his hand, looked at Chen Chang, and asked coldly: "You want to be his brother-in-law? Humph, looking at you like this, I know you are not a good person."

Chen Changfu is talking nonsense. What does this have to do with anything?

Xingchen rushed over to Chen Chang and begged, "Brother-in-law, save me, save me, I didn't do anything, I am innocent..."

You acted really well. It would be a pity if you didn’t learn opera singing.

Chen Chang gave him a displeased look.

I don't know whether you did it or not.

I don’t know whether you are wronged or not.

But, I am sure I am wronged.

Who did I offend?

Who is your brother-in-law?

Can you recognize such relatives casually?

The black-faced general started to curse Chen Chang without saying anything, spitting everywhere, making it impossible for Chen Chang to hide. Xingchen managed to avoid it by hiding behind him.

By now, Chen Chang had probably guessed what was going on. He secretly lamented that he had been tricked by this guy.

But Xingchen said at this time: "General, don't you ask me why I do this? I came here to find my brother-in-law!"

After hearing this, Chen Chang almost vomited blood. This thing was too infuriating.

Am I such a shameless person?

The black-faced general just fell for it and cursed, "I was saying, how could a guy who hasn't even grown all his hair know such things? It turns out that you, as his brother-in-law, have led him astray. Tsk, tsk, tsk... Judging from the appearance of your brother-in-law, your wife should be pretty. You, a conscienceless person, actually went to such a place. You really don't know how to appreciate the good things you have."

"Come here, capture this guy for me and give him a beating with a military stick!"

As they spoke, the soldiers came to arrest Chen Chang.