It's broken, and was picked up by a femme fatale

Under the support of the state lord,
Zhu Yingjun personally led 300 elite troops to launch a surprise attack on Nanyun.

With zero casualties, they won a great victory and captured Nanyun Town.

After consultation and negotiation, the two sides reached a consensus.
Leaders No. 1, 2, and 3 handed over their men and horses, took their families and valuables, and moved to other places.

For the little leaders No. 5, 6, and 7,

Zhu Yingjun generously took them in and promoted them all to a higher rank.
However, their garrison locations were relocated.

Number 7 stayed in Nanyun, number 6 moved to Sanchapu, and number 5 went to Zhuxiantai, so that the Nanyun power system could be broken up.

Nanyun's geographical location is very important.
Therefore, Zhu Yingjun's residence was moved from Sanchapu to Nanyun Town.
He has three hundred direct subordinates, plus one hundred reorganized militiamen, plus No. 7's fifty men, so the strength of the Nanyun Town militia reaches four hundred and fifty people.

The Sanchapu was given to the ninth son, Zhu Di.
With one hundred militiamen and thirty people under the No. 6 leader, it is more than enough to maintain daily management.

As for Zhuxiantai, the 100 men that Lao Zhu gave to Sanchapu were supplemented by 100 militiamen organized by Nanyun.
Together with the fifty men under Leader No. 5, there were a total of five hundred and fifty men.

At this point, the total strength of Zhu's army was 1,180.

In addition, although I didn't make much cash,

He could take over the business, real estate and land of the No. 1, 2 and 3 leaders, making Zhu Yingjun a rich man in one bite.

Especially when I heard that Shangsha Town hadn't paid the protection fee,
Zhu Yingjun directly issued an ultimatum that if it was not delivered to Nanyun within three days, he would go to pick it up personally.

Shangsha saw Nanyun didn't even last a night.
He was so frightened that the next day he brought fifty able-bodied men and five hundred silver dollars to pay tribute.

Having tasted the sweetness, Zhu Yingjun asked someone to take a message to Dushan Town, ordering them to pay tribute.

If we say that the original Dushan
They can also rely on their geographical advantages to fight back and forth with Zhuxiantai.

But, now, Zhu's army has become,

As the overlord of the northern Qilabang, you have to give him benefits.

On the third day of the struggle, several heads of Dushan

Finally, he surrendered and brought his able-bodied men and silver dollars to Nanyun to pay tribute.

At this point, the Zhu family, which controls the people and property of the six towns, gradually reveals its true dominance.

The Zhu family is making every move carefully, and others are not willing to be left out either.

In the southeast of the city, the three Zhang clan leaders controlled five towns and ranked second.
To the west of Bangcheng, the Li family husband and wife team took over four towns and became the third place.

There are also three small towns between the three forces, which are in danger of being destroyed at any time and are in a state of constant fear.

Who can become the "Namo Win" of Qilabang?
Lu Yuan didn't care about the final outcome of the Eighteen Towns' capture of the city.
Although there is no land to farm, I spend half a day fishing and catching shrimps.

As long as you earn a few dozen dollars, you can live a carefree life.

As for his younger sister Shen Danfeng, Lu Yuan bought a pork leg.
With two baskets of fish and shrimp, two hens, and a bag of grain, he learned to read and write in the old teacher's private school.

In fact, both Shen's father and mother think that a woman's virtue lies in her lack of talent.
Besides, marrying off a daughter is like water spilled, and marrying off a son is just a waste of money.

However, Shen Beixuan easily persuaded his parents.
"My little sister can read, write and count, so she won't be cheated.

Maybe she can marry into a good family with a large betrothal gift... If she becomes rich in the future, won't our family also benefit from it?"

In this way, Shen Danfeng entered the school for the first time with her schoolbag on her back.
The old man felt very awkward when he saw this female student.
why?
Because when her elder brother paid the dowry, he had one request:
"If I make any mistakes, please hit me, sir. This will teach me a lesson."

The old man had never heard of such a strange request.

But, what to do?

The big brother gave me so much!
Ten days after the Battle of Nanyun, Judy suddenly came to deliver the wedding invitation in person...

To be precise, it was the wedding banquet of his second brother Zhu Yingjun and the niece of the state lord.
"As long as people go, it's fine. I've already prepared the gifts..."

Lu Yuan thought for a moment and asked, "Are you sure you want to go?"

Judy also thought about it, tilted her head and said, "Well, just think of it as accompanying me..."

Lu Yuan looked at the other party and said slowly: "Is that so~~ Hmm, okay!"

Judy was obviously happy and said with a smile: "The weather is getting colder, aren't you afraid of the cold water?"

Crouching in waist-deep water,

Lu Yuan, who had nothing on, said unhappily:

"You know it's cold, why don't you turn around?"

People in the countryside wear very expensive clothes, but when they go to the river or pond, they are all naked.

Judy is different from other girls in Tifa Kingdom.

She was greatly influenced by her mother, and had a fiery temper and was very direct.
However, when in Rome, do as the Romans do. Judy also knows the concept of strict separation between men and women.

She covered her eyes with her hands and muttered in dissatisfaction:

"It's a new era now, why are you still so feudal... Well, this should be okay, right?"

The gaps between the man's fingers were wide enough to fit a shelled chicken egg. Lu Yuan sighed inwardly.
When it comes to sexiness, who says women are inferior to men? !

He could only try to lean sideways and stand up.
After reaching for the pants on the shore, he quickly put them on.

Then, he pushed himself up onto the bank with both hands.
Pick up the towel on the ground and wipe the remaining water stains on your body.

Without waiting for Lu Yuan to speak, Judy put down her hand and asked with a red face:

"Why are you steaming? Are you having a fever?"

This girl belongs to Teddy.
He pesters me every now and then, always with strange questions...

Lu Yuan would never say "Why don't you try to touch it..."

If that happens, you will fall into the other party's "evil plan"!
"Yeah! I have a fever. Go back and drink ginger soup!"

Lu Yuan put on his clothes and shoes, picked up the fish basket, and walked back.

These fish and shrimp weighed more than 50 kilograms and were all sent to the kitchen of Zhu's army.

Half-sold and half-given away, one cent per pound, it was barely considered a reward for the Zhu family's shelter.

Of course, if you rent the yard alone, it would only cost 200 yuan a month.

However, living in Zhu's side courtyard has many intangible benefits.
At least, no one in the town dared to attack the Shen family, and there were fewer unnecessary disputes.
Old Zhu doesn't lack fish and shrimp.
But he recently reread the Spring and Autumn Annals and was inspired to keep Shen Beixuan as his retainer.

Even petty thieves can be of great use, not to mention the "unparalleled warrior" praised by his children?
As the founder of Zhu's army and the soul of the Zhu family,
Of course, Old Zhu had heard that his daughter was close to the retainers.
However, he also understood that Shen Beixuan had always been well-behaved and adhered to his duties.

This is very good. Knowing the limits is the most basic requirement for being a human being.
If Shen Beixuan had any improper thoughts,
He doesn't mind a "dark and windy" drama, or an "accidental drowning" in the wilderness.
Anyway, these days, there are countless people who lose their lives or disappear mysteriously for no apparent reason, and he is no exception!
Of course, the most important thing right now is my son's wedding banquet.
In order to show respect to the lord, the wedding banquet was held at the "Fanlou", the most prestigious hotel in the city.
There were eight tables upstairs and eight tables downstairs, and the invited guests were all the leading figures in Qilabang.

Even the three Zhang brothers and the Li couple sent out notices.
I just don’t know if they dare to attend the banquet?
In a flash, a day passed.
Fanlou in Bangcheng was decorated with red and colorful decorations, and put on big red lanterns. It was tidy and bright inside and out.

After Lu Yuan finished his lunch, he followed Judy and his sister to Bangcheng.
When Shen Danfeng saw the majestic and tall Bangcheng for the first time, her jaw was broken into pieces.

"Wow! The city wall is so high...

Wow, the city gate tower is so big... There are so many people on the street...

Look! What is that thing that can run so fast while sitting? "

"Bicycle," "Brother, what do you think that is?"

"Puzzle, also known as peep show..."

"So, what about the one that keeps spinning?"

"Barber shop, shaving ..."

Arriving at the crossroads in the city center,
The ancient Fan Tower is right before our eyes, with its majestic eaves almost reaching the South Gate of Heaven.

Zhu's army has already arranged for people to stand guard.
In addition, the prince also sent a squad of city defense soldiers to come and maintain order.
Zhu Yingjun is dressed in leather and leather shoes.
The red and black dress looks solemn and festive.
He was instructing his men, and they nodded and left immediately.

Soon, another subordinate came to report the situation.
After finally sending his men away, Zhu Yingjun, who was busy all over, stepped forward and chatted with his sister and others.
"Alas! Now I know,

There are so many complicated procedures to get married... It almost makes me dizzy..."

Judy chuckled and said:

"The wedding night is one of the three great joys in life, second brother, you must not faint...

Otherwise, the new wife will be angry and punish you to kneel on the washboard..."

"Nonsense! I'm a man.
I have the final say in all matters at home, kneeling on the washboard is absolutely impossible...!"

The two siblings chatted and laughed casually, looking intimate and relaxed.

Speaking of seating layout,

Zhu Yingjun said bluntly that Zhu Di and Lu Yuan were both sitting on the second floor, but not at the same table.
"There are too many people coming, and I'm worried there might be an emergency.

Although we have arranged for manpower, it will be safer now with you guys controlling the situation upstairs!"

"Brother, don't worry, leave the second floor to us!
Whoever dares not give us face, I will make him leave lying down!"

Lu Yuan also nodded in agreement.

Anyway, there are only two of us at home.

If you come to a high-end banquet for free, you always have to help out a little and do something.

The three of them went up to the second floor. There were four eight-person tables on each side of the east and west sides.
Judy looked around and chose the east side.
Lu Yuan didn't care and decided to sit on the east side. The dishes on every table were the same anyway.

Drinking tea and eating sunflower seeds, it's almost sunset.

Downstairs was bustling with guests coming in like clouds.

Old Zhu sat at the main table on the first floor.

Zhu Yingjun and the niece of the state lord, wearing formal attire, stood together at the door to welcome the guests.
The emcee called out the names from time to time.
"So-and-so has grown!" "So-and-so will grow"...

The wedding banquet officially started at six o'clock. There were still two quarters of an hour left, and most of the guests had already arrived.
The three Zhang brothers, the third one came,

The Li couple themselves did not come.
But they also sent representatives and presented a great gift: one thousand dollars and a number of other gifts.
A quarter of an hour before the banquet begins.

The greatest guest, the ruler of Qilabang,

Under the protection of his personal guards, he finally made his final appearance in a sedan chair carried by four men.
Zhu Yingjun and his bride followed him into Fanlou.
This was the first time Lu Yuan saw this big guy.
He is gentle and refined, with white hair on his temples, and is about fifty years old.
His eyes were restrained and his movements were neither slow nor fast, making him look quite sophisticated.

The parents' officials arrived, and the drums and music sounded.

The MC trembled and roared:
"The Lord has arrived, everyone welcomes him!"

More than a hundred guests stood up and applauded.

The prince waved to everyone and walked towards the main table.
He saw Lao Zhu, smiled and nodded.
"Congratulations, in-laws!"

Old Zhu laughed loudly: "Congratulations! My dear relatives, please take your seats!"

The two pretended to be humble, and in the end the prince took the chief seat.
With the humorous introduction and guidance of the MC, the wedding banquet gradually unfolded according to the process.

The characteristic of Fanlou is that there is a performance stage on the first floor.
The popular artists sang and danced, or performed acrobatics, and were very popular with the guests.

Today was no exception, with performances by several troupes of opera, jugglers, famous actors and dancers.

After three rounds of wine and five flavors of food,
The bride and groom are worshipping heaven and earth, their parents, and each other.
On the stage, jugglers were performing a "living person transformation".
A fashionable girl dressed very coolly and wearing heavy makeup appeared on the stage.

The magician's assistant brought a large wooden box.

The magician opened the lid of the box and showed everyone that there was no gap or crack.

The fashionable girl got into the box, and the magician closed the lid.

The assistants tied the big wooden box with chains and pulled it around.
Suddenly, the magician snapped his fingers, and the assistant immediately stopped moving. Then, he untied the chain.

The magician smiled and asked the guest:

"Guess, distinguished guests, is Miss Fangfang in the big wooden box?"

Now, many people laughed.
Some say "yes", some say "no".
Others looked around, hoping to find clues. In short, the atmosphere was very lively.
"Everyone, it's time to witness a miracle!"

The magician opened the lid of the box with shaking hands...

At the same time, at the entrance of Fanlou,
Suddenly, dozens of homeless beggars appeared, with dirty faces and wooden sticks.

They crowded around the city guards and militiamen on duty, shouting and begging for wedding wine and food.

The little leader in charge scolded and pushed.
The two sides soon started fighting, and the conflict broke out immediately...

The situation on the Fanlou stage shocked everyone.

why?
Because there were two people in the box, two men,
Moreover, they had a lot of weapons in their hands, including swords, guns, bows and crossbows.
There are even several black, round...bombs!
They got out of the wooden box, and the magician and his assistant immediately took over the weapons and shouted in unison:
"The leader is cruel and merciless. We will kill him and avenge the tens of thousands of Zoroastrian heroes! Kill!"

The assassination took place, and many guests were so frightened that they fled in all directions.
The prince and Lao Zhu had never expected that the Zoroastrian remnants had infiltrated the troupe.
He immediately shouted, "Someone, come and protect the emperor!"

At the same time, they stood up and left the table, retreating backwards,

The guards at the door and the personal soldiers rushed in, just in time to collide with the fleeing guests, causing a jam.
"Puff! Puff!"

"呲呲呲!"

Two bombs with sparks were thrown at the main table first.

Then, four Zoroastrian assassins surrounded the prince from both sides.
Zhu Yingjun is well-informed and knows that this thing can explode in a large area.

If both bombs exploded, everyone at the main table would probably die.
He didn't care about that, he grabbed the bride without hesitation and ran away.

"boom!"

"boom!"

The gunpowder in the pottery jar exploded instantly.

The blood-red flames shone, the black smoke rose,

Screams of terror suddenly rang out from all over the lobby on the first floor.
At this moment, Judy reacted very quickly. She immediately took out her pistol and fired at the magician holding the weapon.

"Clap clap clap!"

The two assassins were already within three steps of the prince, raising their crossbows and locking onto him... (End of this chapter)