"Oh, we've only been away from Chang'an for half a day, and already a fish has taken the bait?"
Zhou Yu was originally staring at the pot. When he heard the shouting coming from outside, a playful smile suddenly appeared on the corner of his mouth.
After telling the little princesses to stay in the cabin and not go out, he hung up the soup spoon in his hand, turned around and walked towards the deck.
As soon as I arrived on the deck, I met Li Junxian coming down from the cab.
Without waiting for Zhou Yu to ask, he came closer and explained, "Young Master, judging from the flags hanging on the boat, the other party should be from the Lanling Xiao family."
"Oh, so you're one of the top families. I was wondering why you're so arrogant!"
Zhou Yu nodded after hearing this, then took out his intercom and said to the fishing boat in front: "Slow down the boat, but don't let the other party catch up."
After saying that, he simply sat down on the lounge chair on the deck.
He already had a general understanding of the aristocratic families in the Tang Dynasty.
The New Book of Tang records that Liu Fang, in his comprehensive review of the medieval gentry, said: "Those who crossed the Yangtze River became 'Qiao surnames', with Wang, Xie, Yuan, and Xiao being the most prominent;
In the southeast, the surname Wu is dominant, with Zhu, Zhang, Gu, and Lu being the most prominent.
In Shandong, the surnames are “county surnames”, with Wang, Cui, Lu, Li, and Zheng being the most common;
Guanzhong is also called "county surnames", with Wei, Pei, Liu, Xue, Yang, and Du as the first.
In the north of Dai, there are "Lu surnames", with Yuan, Changsun, Yuwen, Yu, Lu, Yuan, and Dou as the first ones. "
It is said that the Lanling Xiao family was a prominent family based in Lanling County, Donghai Commandery, dating back to the Jin Dynasty.
When the family moved south due to the Yongjia Rebellion, they were settled in the area of Danyang City, Zhenjiang City due to the size of their family, and Lanling County was established as an overseas Chinese area, which was historically known as "Southern Lanling". Therefore, they are still called the Lanling Xiao family.
The Lanling Xiao family was originally a second-class aristocratic family from the north. They rose to prominence through military merit during the Liu Song period of the Southern Dynasties. Later, their descendants established the Southern Qi and Southern Liang dynasties, and from then on became a prominent family in the Southern Dynasties.
During the Tang Dynasty, the family produced ten prime ministers. It was not until the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period that the family began to decline along with the other aristocratic families in the world.
Such a big family, but they ordered me to stop the ship without even asking.
From this we can see that in the eyes of these aristocratic families, Emperor Li Er did not have much deterrent power.
If I were in their place and encountered such a strange ship, I would definitely find out its origins before deciding whether to take advantage of it to bully others.
Thinking this in his heart, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl up into a smile again.
Li Junxian, who was standing nearby, saw this and immediately leaned forward and said, "Judging from the other party's style of behavior, this matter will probably not end amicably. Young Master, it would be best if you were more careful."
When he accepted this mission, he had already received instructions from Li Er.
So he was not surprised at all about the order Zhou Yu gave, but was a little worried about Zhou Yu's safety.
However, Zhou Yu did not respond when he heard his reminder, but took out a telescope.
Seeing Zhou Yu raise the telescope in front of his eyes, Li Junxian realized how unnecessary his reminder was.
Who is Zhou Xiaolangjun?
That is the legendary immortal.
With the ability to take out items out of thin air, are you still afraid of a sneak attack from the other party?
Thinking of this, the expression on his face returned to pride.
The other party is just a member of the clan, how can you be afraid of him?
Zhou Yu did not hear what Li Junxian was thinking.
If he knew that Li Junxian regarded him as his greatest support, he would probably roll his eyes to the sky.
The reason why I didn't take the other party seriously was, on the one hand, the difference in boat speed, and on the other hand, my ability to cross at any time.
Even if the other party really launches a sneak attack, I am confident that I can escape safely.
As for Li Junxian, I can't guarantee it 100%.
Through the telescope, Zhou Yu saw that the other party was a young man wearing a brocade hat and a sable fur coat, and was roaring at the person next to him with a bad face.
Judging from the reactions of the people around him, that guy should be urging the boatman to speed up.
After the roar, the young man in the brocade hat and sable fur coat looked in Zhou Yu's direction again.
Seeing two strange-looking ships in front, although they slowed down, they had no intention of stopping.
For a moment, he thought Zhou Yu and the others hadn't heard the previous shouts, so he said proudly in Zhou Yu's direction again: "I am the Thirteenth Young Master of the Xiao Family, and I now order you to stop the ship immediately."
Zhou Yu: ...
Xiao Sanlang?
If your name was Xiao Shiyilang, I might still be in the mood to teach you to sing "The Trouble Caused by the Moon".
As for Xiao Shisanlang, he is just a second-generation rich man who bullies others by taking advantage of his power. It is really not worth saying anything more.
Seeing Zhou Yu's amused look, Li Junxian didn't understand what he was thinking, but he knew what to do now.
With a gesture from him, the yachts and fishing boats that originally had no flags quietly hung flags representing the prince.
Of course, this flag was not at all ostentatious, and only a part of it could be seen from the back.
In response to this, Xiao Shisanlang in the back not only did not care, but became even more furious.
Just when Zhou Yu thought that the other party would not be able to help but launch an attack, a middle-aged man suddenly appeared beside Xiao Shisanlang.
The middle-aged man put his hands on the awning, glanced in the direction of Zhou Yu, then turned around and persuaded Xiao Shisanlang.
But judging from Xiao Shisanlang's reaction, it seemed that he was not listening at all.
The man had no choice but to bow loudly in Zhou Yu's direction and said, "I am Xiao Rang of the Lanling Xiao Clan, and I am honored to meet you, young master."
Seeing the other party change his attitude, Li Junxian couldn't help but look at Zhou Yu.
But Zhou Yu was still eating fruit and had no intention of answering the other party.
The middle-aged man named Xiao Rang was not annoyed. Instead, he continued to bow and said, "My young master finds these two ships of yours quite unique. Please bear with me and part with them. The Lanling Xiao family will surely reward you handsomely."
"Haha, I thought that since he had changed, his attitude would be better, but I didn't expect that he was still arrogant at heart."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yu sneered, then turned to Li Junxian and said, "Tell them that if they can exchange the entire Xiao family for it, we can discuss it. If they can't bear to part with it, then get out of here."
After saying that, he stood up and walked towards the cabin.
I thought the aristocratic families in ancient times were nothing special, but I didn't expect that after all the fuss, they were all just a bunch of middle school boys.
Do you think you can do whatever you want just by relying on your family's power?
Then I will let you see what my strength is.
After hearing Zhou Yu's instructions, Li Junxian immediately shouted at the other party without hesitation.
When he first saw someone respond, the middle-aged man named Xiao Rang looked very proud.
However, before Li Junxian could finish his words, the humble appearance he had pretended to have disappeared.
Then, as if he had suffered a great injustice, he angrily said, "How dare you insult my Lanling Xiao family? If I don't avenge this, how can I, Xiao Rang, be worthy of my ancestors?"
After saying that, without waiting for Li Junxian to speak again, he waved directly at the guards on the boat.
The next moment, countless arrows flew towards the yacht.
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