Daqin Zhentiansi

Chapter 54 Proposal
Master Tao is also a secret agent of Heibingtai, and he is also aware that Heibingtai failed to capture Tang Wenshang this time.

"Wang Qinian, although timid and a bit twisted in his ways, is actually quite kind to his spies and guards."

"In the past few years, the Black Ice Platform in Luyang Prefecture has not suffered many casualties, and has not carried out many dangerous missions."

"What they are worried about now is that someone with utilitarian motives will take over."

Luyang Prefecture is located in the border area, so if you want to gain merit, there is really a lot to be done.

Whether it is spying on the enemy or assassinating enemy officers, you can easily get credit.

But this kind of achievement requires life.

"They are looking for you because they want you and me to help them at the critical moment, right?" Zhang Yuan said.

Who will take over is not something Zhang Yuan and others can decide.

But Zhang Yuan is the captain of the Black Armor, and the most powerful fighter among the Black Ice Platform in Luyang Prefecture.

Even if a new commander comes, he will still listen to Zhang Yuan's opinions on any matter.

At worst, if the secret agents and guards of Luyang Prefecture all work together and listen to Zhang Yuan and Master Tao, they will be able to fight against the new commander.

Of course, this is the worst possible outcome.

Tao Hong and others were just worried and prepared in advance.

Zhang Yuan was too lazy to deal with political intrigues, so these were naturally handled by Master Tao.

Zhang Yuan told Master Tao about the training of the Black Cavalry and asked him to help arrange the training plan.

The two men took out a roll of paper, and Master Tao took the ink pen. The two discussed how to get along as quickly as possible and make the Black Cavalry form combat effectiveness as soon as possible.

It’s not that the current Black Cavalry lacks combat effectiveness, but that the current Black Cavalry is not familiar with the environment around Luyang Prefecture, nor with the enemies they are about to face.

Chang Ning and his team rarely have large-scale training sessions, so Zhang Yuan also needs to cooperate with them on matters such as formation formation.

"Send Chen Wu and Huang Sanliang there; they're quite familiar with the surroundings. Let these youngsters from the academy follow them and train them."

"Pull over the injured veterans from the Red Fox side as well."

"Didn't you only let Zhao Changming and the others conduct small-scale experiments with the last batch of bows and crossbows? This time, the Black Cavalry can be equipped, and the Black Armor will follow later."

"When the training is almost over, we'll go to Fengtian County. There, we can meet Yan Gou and fight him and test our fists."

The thirty black knights have to face the secret spies of the Zhenbei Army whose strength is unknown, as well as the large number of bandits in Jiulin County.

It is not easy for Heibingtai to train a black cavalry. There are only 500 cavalry in the entire Zhengyang County. The loss of one of them is a huge loss.

Master Tao and his men made this arrangement out of some selfish motives.

Even if these thirty black knights leave Luyang Prefecture one day, the students in the academy will at least have learned the tactics of battle formations.

"Speaking of Chen Wu, let's go to the Feng family tomorrow to see if we can settle the matter."

"This guy is shrinking back. I think Miss Feng is interested in him."

Zhang Yuan looked outside the yard and spoke out.

Master Tao nodded, a hint of emotion on his face: "Seeing this guy getting married, let's just forget about Brother Youde's wish."

It is not difficult to exchange the merits on the roll of linen, but it is not easy to fulfill the wishes of some comrades.

Zhang Yuan didn't say anything, but a gleam of light flickered in his eyes.

He had a feeling that when all the ties were resolved, perhaps that would be the time for him to enter the Grandmaster realm.

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Day two.

Yunguifang, the Feng family mansion.

Feng Dingfeng, the head of the Feng family, and several elders of the clan, all dressed in brocade robes, stood in front of the door.

Many of the Feng family members huddled in the back, looking outside.

Feng Cheng was wearing a green robe and had a happy look on his face.

On the edge of the corridor in the house, several girls around sixteen or seventeen years old gathered together, all leaning their heads to look outside.

"Here he comes, Third Sister, Third Brother-in-law is here..."

"What third brother-in-law? No, not yet."

"They've come to propose marriage, haven't they? Third sister, you're embarrassed. Where did the courage you had to go out for drinks with someone wearing men's clothes a few days ago go?"

……

In front of the mansion, Zhang Yuan, dressed in a gray martial arts robe, stood side by side with Master Tao, who was holding a folding fan and wearing a gauze hat, looking forward.

"Mr. Tao, it's time for you to get married and have children. Otherwise, when you get old, there will be no one to boil medicine for you."

"What about you, kid? A few years ago, you said that the eldest son of the Zhang family would inherit the Wuwei. You don't even have a woman. Aren't you afraid that you will end up alone in poverty?"

Despite the sarcasm, they smiled at each other. After the bloody battle in Toyota County, the remaining men were truly brothers in life and death.

"Mr. Feng, thank you all for waiting for such a long time to welcome me. My brother Erhe and I are unworthy of your honor." Master Tao took a few quick steps, bowed with a smile, and made a long bow.

Up ahead, the Feng family's head smiled and returned the greeting, "Master Tao and Master Zhang's visit to our humble Feng family is truly a great honor."

His gaze shifted from Master Tao to Zhang Yuan. He paused for a moment, then quickly moved aside and looked at Chen Wu who was following behind the two of them.

The Feng family had already investigated Chen Wu.

How to say it, the Feng family naturally does not like his family background.

But at the age of twenty, his cultivation level has reached the middle stage of the acquired realm, which is already worth investing in.

The Feng family was reluctant to give up a daughter of the Feng family just for her cultivation potential, but Chen Wu had Master Zhang behind him.

In the eyes of ordinary people, Mr. Zhang is a man of great righteousness.

In the eyes of aristocratic families, everything is about connections.

Mr. Zhang has connections with the Red Scale Army and the Green Mountain Stronghold. He belongs to the underworld and the government, and can handle both black and white.

The reputation that Mr. Zhang has accumulated over the years has made many families in the city covetous.

In other words, Zhang Erhe did not know how to adapt and turn the power of his connections into his own money and strength. Otherwise, it would have been easy for him to make a fortune.

"Mr. Feng, my brother Erhe and I are here on behalf of Elder Chen Wu." Young Master Tao said solemnly, bowing to Feng Dingfeng. "Chen Wu is the descendant of a hero. Naturally, we will take charge of arranging his marriage."

The government did not recognize the merit of the Battle of Toyota City, but the underworld and the people did.

Ordinary people don’t have so many calculations. Those who die to protect the Qin Dynasty are heroes.

"My Feng family has been rooted in Luyang for over a hundred years. We know that it was the sacrifices of countless Qin soldiers that kept the border safe and secure."

The head of the Feng family raised his hand, his expression becoming more serious.

Zhang Yuan and Master Tao followed the Feng family into the house, and Chen Wu followed behind.

When he arrived at the house, Chen Wu looked up and saw Miss Feng, who was surrounded by several women not far away. She was looking at him nervously, and he couldn't help but smile.

Across from her, Miss Feng turned her head with a blushing face, and the other women immediately burst into laughter.

Zhang Yuan and Master Tao paused slightly, and both chuckled when they saw this scene.

It’s great to be young…

After they sat down in the hall, several elders of the Feng family spoke enthusiastically. The head of the family, Feng Dingfeng, chatted with them about things happening in the city, and the atmosphere was quite harmonious.

When both parties are interested in this matter, they will naturally discuss it together.

Seeing that the time was almost right, Master Tao coughed lightly and said, "Master Feng, all the elders, men should marry and women should marry. Today, my brothers Erhe and I come to your house to ask for the hand of a Feng family girl in marriage on behalf of Chen Wu."

In the lobby, all eyes were on the head of the Feng family.

Chen Wu, who was sitting below, showed a hint of nervousness on his face.

"A daughter of my Feng family can join the army, which doesn't count as marrying down." Feng Dingfeng looked at Chen Wu and spoke softly.

The Qin Dynasty was a martial nation, and the people were relatively straightforward in their conduct, not caring about too many formalities. It was not uncommon for common people to drink at the same table with princes.

However, most in-laws are well matched.

In particular, inter-family marriages are a means of maintaining family power and connections, and are often filled with calculations.

At this time, the head of the Feng family said that it would not be considered a marriage of status, and even if Miss Feng lived a hard life with Chen Wu in the future, outsiders were not allowed to say anything.

The Feng family’s attitude is beyond words.

Zhang Yuan turned and looked at Master Tao.

Master Tao nodded and took out a scroll.

"This is Chen Wu's birth date and the betrothal gift that the eldest sister-in-law of the Chen family asked us to write."

After a pause, Master Tao said in a clear voice: "And the dividends from the military pay Chen Wu has saved over the years and invested in the caravan trading company."

“Although the Chen family is not as powerful as the Feng family, Miss Feng cannot be wronged by marrying into the Chen family.”

Military pay is used as shares, and caravans and trading companies receive dividends?
Chen Wu was stunned.

Why didn't he know?
Fengjiazhuang was also a little surprised.

He ordered people to investigate the Chen family.

With Chen Wu's salary, we can barely make ends meet. How can we get dividends from the caravan and trading company?

He smiled, took the volume, and gently opened it. His expression changed from calm to surprise.

"this--"

(End of this chapter)