I, the wanderer of the universe, love making friends

Chapter 153 I’m very angry now!

"I'll give you a ride, sir." Tu Shufang said to Shen Lang.

Shen Lang came out of the hall and followed Tu Shufang while listening carefully.

I only heard voices coming from one direction.

Although the distance was far, to his hearing, it was like a whisper in his ear.

A gentle voice said, "Xudao has three generals under his command, Qin Shubao, Luo Shixin, and Cheng Yaojin. These three are rare talents. If I cannot use them, I must kill them. Luoyan, after you find out Qin Shubao's whereabouts, try to persuade him."

"Yes." Shen Luoyan replied, "Zhang Xutuo's army was defeated in the battle at Dahai Temple. I have already sent people to investigate the whereabouts of Qin Shubao and the other two. Please rest assured, Master."

The gentle voice continued, "Well done, you kept a close eye on me. If you can't be of any use to us, it would be best to kill you."

At this time, someone else said, "Luoyan, is the man you brought here really capable?"

This person spoke with full energy.

"That's right. Although we met by the Si River, I think this person is extremely talented despite his young age. He has learned a lot and has a wide range of interests. Probably only Lu Miaozi can be compared to him. He also knows a lot about governing a country, so I recommended him to the leader." Shen Luoyan said.

It is easy to guess the identities of these three people from their conversation. Except for Shen Luoyan, the remaining two must be Li Mi and Zhai Rang.

Zhai Rang said, "Since you, Luoyan, personally recommended me, I will meet him. We can discuss the attack on Xingluo Cang later. If we win this battle, the tyrant emperor will have a short time left."

Li Mi took over the conversation, "That granary city has an area of ​​more than 20 miles around it, with 3,000 large cellars, each storing 8,000 dan of grain. If we can obtain such a granary city, our Wagang Army won't have to worry about food shortages for ten years."

"That's right," Zhai Rang continued. "As the saying goes, before troops move, food and fodder must be sent ahead. With food, we have the confidence to fight."

Shen Luoyan suddenly said: "But I think we should distribute the food to help the poor people."

Zhai Rang asked in confusion, "Why should we distribute the food? If we do, won't our Wagang Army go hungry?"

"Don't worry, Captain. As long as we distribute food, once the news gets out, who among the people from all over the country will not join us? A million troops can be recruited in one morning, which will be more beneficial to the development of our Wagang Army." Shen Luoyan explained.

"Brilliant!" Li Mi couldn't help but praise. "Luo Yan's plan is indeed sound. As long as we distribute food and win over the people, once the people in various places know that our Wagang Army is here to help the people, they will definitely support us."

After a moment's thought, Zhai Rang said, "Although the Wagang Army has been in rebellion for a long time, its reputation is not yet at this level. If we want to achieve the goal Luo Yan mentioned, we will have to rely on your Pushan Public Battalion to take the lead. I will then lead the other troops as follow-up forces. After we seize Xingluo Granary, we will discuss the matter further."

"Okay, this is the temporary deployment." Li Mi replied.

Amid their discussions, Shen Lang, led by Tu Shufang, walked out of the hall.

The gatekeepers were all strangers, and their temples bulged high, so you could tell at a glance that they were all masters.

A scholar in his forties came forward and said politely, "Greetings, sir. My name is Wang Ruxin, serving as Sima. Please follow me, my two young brothers. Steward Tu may return."

"Thank you, Sima Wang." Tu Shufang nodded.

"Please come in, sir." Wang Ruxin said to Shen Lang again.

Shen Lang stepped into the hall which was regarded as the "Council Hall" by the Wagang Army.

The lobby of the main house is very grand and solemn. It faces south and is a three-bay, seven-beam hip-and-gable style building, full of ancient charm.

The hall is mainly decorated with mahogany furniture, with famous paintings hanging on the walls and six octagonal palace lanterns hanging on the beams. It is gorgeous and elegant, and there are lattice windows on all four sides, through which you can see the century-old trees outside. The design sense is very good.

There were three people sitting on the chairs. Apart from Shen Luoyan, one of them had a handsome appearance but a hooked nose, which made him look sinister and gave people a very conceited feeling, as well as the impression that he was selfish and ruthless.

Moreover, his temples were gray and there were faint horizontal lines on his forehead, which seemed to depict some difficult years in the past.

The other person had a strange appearance and long hair.

Wang Ruxin said, "Big Dragon Head, Master Shen has arrived."

The hook-nosed man stood up and said with a hearty laugh, "Master Shen, I am Zhai Rang, the leader of the Wagang Army. I was a little skeptical when I heard Military Advisor Shen say you were incredibly talented. But now, just your elegant demeanor surpasses even those wealthy young men in Luoyang City, dressed in brocade and wearing jade belts."

"Shen Lang meets Brother Zhai. Thank you for the compliment." Shen Lang also smiled slightly. "When I travel the world, I'm afraid that others will say that I'm just a pretty face."

Zhai Rang laughed heartily and said, "Good-looking people are better than those of us who are ugly. Master Shen, let me introduce you to this person. This is Lord Pushan, Li Mimi, who is indispensable to our Wagang Army."

"So this is Lord Pushan, the man who so decisively defeated Zhang Xutuo. I'm honored to meet you." Shen Lang cupped his fists and bowed, smiling as he said, "I've long heard of both Brother Zhai and Lord Pushan as heroes. It's a shame we only met today."

"Mr. Shen, please take a seat." Zhai Rang first ordered someone to bring tea, and then asked for wine and food to be prepared.

After two cups of tea, and with Shen Luoyan acting as a middleman, the atmosphere became lively and the four of them started talking right away.

Originally, Li Mi and Zhai Rang thought that Shen Luoyan might have misjudged him because of his young age, but they did not expect that he was not only eloquent but also had extraordinary knowledge, which surprised them both.

Shen Lang has not only been a hero, but also a bounty hunter and even an emperor. The information he has received is far beyond that of ordinary people.

No matter what you talk about, you can naturally follow the conversation.

After three rounds of wine and five dishes, the conversation became more lively.

The more they talked, the more frightened Li Mi and Zhai Rang became.

Although this person is young, his knowledge is indeed extraordinary.

He could talk about literature, medicine, divination, astrology, music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry and songs; when discussing martial arts, he could talk about a few moves from each school; when talking about politics, he could comment on everything from the Qin Emperor to Emperor Wu of Han to Yang Guang.

It also comments on the reasons for the failure of some peasant uprisings, as well as the current problems faced by the Wagang Army and how to develop.

Although Li Mi and Zhai Rang did not understand many of his views for the time being, his broad knowledge proved that he was not just a show-off.

Li Mi even secretly winked at Shen Luoyan many times, and the meaning of his eyes was self-evident.

After eating and drinking his fill, Shen Lang said goodbye and left.

Zhai Rang ordered someone to send him back to his room.

However, he had no intention of resting, but instead planned to stroll around Xingyang and learn about the local customs and culture.

After he leaves.

Zhai Rang discussed the attack on Xingluo Cang with Li Mi and Shen Luoyan, and then the three of them left.

But outside, Li Mi and Shen Luoyan had secret contact again.

Li Mi whispered, "Although this man is young, he has rare insights. If he can be used effectively, he will surely be a good strategist. Please recruit him for me. If he cannot be used by me, you must kill him!"

"Luoyan knows." Shen Luoyan nodded and said, "I will definitely do my best to win him over."

……

Shen Lang walked along the busy street for a while, and suddenly heard the sound of singing girls coming from the side.

Look along the way.

There were only three big characters "Daiqingyuan" written on the plaque in the bustling place.

As soon as I arrived at the door, the gatekeeper greeted me with a smile: "Sir, you look unfamiliar. Is this your first time in our Daiqing Courtyard?"

Shen Lang threw out a string of copper coins and made his request: "It's your first time here, so please prepare good wine, good food, and a good girl."

"Well, please come in." The man said with a smile.

The lobby was bustling with activity, with several pretty maids shuttling back and forth among the guests, filling the air with laughter wherever they went.

You can tell at first glance that it is a top-notch entertainment city.

The man called a brothel owner and said, "Auntie Lan, this young man is here for the first time. He wants good wine, good food, and good girls. Please take good care of him."

"Don't worry, I've never made any mistakes in my work." Aunt Lan said with a smile.

Then, Shen Lang was invited to a table and drinks were prepared. Aunt Lan saw that he was wearing only ordinary clothes, but he exuded a luxurious temperament. This was the first time she had met such a handsome man. Her beautiful eyes almost shot out flames of desire, and she wanted to join him herself.

She leaned half of her body against Shen Lang, smiling brightly as she said, "Could it be that this young master is here to join the great leader? Our Daiqing Courtyard has been open for so long, but we haven't met anyone like you. Please have some tea, young master."

Shen Lang took the tea and smiled: "Everything has a first time. I wanted to come before, but my family said I was too young and never let me come."

"How can you be young, young master? If you come a few more times, you won't be a little boy anymore." Aunt Lan covered her mouth with a smile, her body shaking as she said, "Although this is your first time, you have come to the right place. I guarantee that you will become an adult tonight."

Shen Lang smiled and said, "Could it be that a charming beauty like Aunt Lan is going to personally help me become an adult?"

"Oh..." Aunt Lan laughed even more happily, "Sir, you are really good at coaxing people. Just one sentence made me feel confused and infatuated. Later, I will ignore the other girls and try you myself first..."

After she finished speaking, she reached out her hand and gently twisted Shen Lang's thigh twice. Then she kept giving him a seductive look and said with a sweet smile, "Young Master, you look quite grown-up. How about I pay you some money tonight and let you become an adult myself?"

Shen Lang was discussing something with someone.

On the other side, Shen Luoyan had also received the news that he was in Daiqingyuan.

Upon hearing the news, Shen Luoyan's face darkened and he cursed in a low voice: "This bastard!"

Then he headed towards Daiqingyuan.

Shen Lang was still asking Aunt Lan about the market, "How can you, as a mother, take away your daughter's business? Why don't you find the most popular one and set an example for me first?"

"Oh, after all, you still think I'm too old." Aunt Lan sighed and said, "It's not that I want to pester you, sir, but the most popular one is already taken, and it's hard for me to change. How about you pick a few others?"

As they were talking, a maid suddenly came to Aunt Lan's side, leaned over and whispered a few words in her ear.

Auntie Lan's expression changed slightly. After the maid left, she forced a smile and said, "There's a room upstairs. How about I take you there first? It's always easier to get things done in the room."

"Please lead the way." Shen Lang nodded happily.

But when I got to the upstairs room, there was already someone inside.

And it was Shen Luoyan.

Aunt Lan whispered, "Sir, I am only following orders."

"It's okay, go take care of your own business first." Shen Lang said, "This one is the right one."

As soon as Aunt Lan left, Shen Lang closed the door, walked to the table, and asked with a smile, "Why are you here too?"

"If I hadn't come, I'm afraid you would have stayed here tonight." Shen Luoyan poured him a glass of wine. "Why? Am I not as good as the women here?"

Shen Lang shook his head and said, "Of course not. I was just worried that Xu Shiji would be there too, so I could only come here to drink alone."

"Why weren't you worried about whether he was around that day?" Shen Luoyan's face turned cold. "Why are you afraid now?"

Shen Lang smiled and said, "What am I afraid of? I'm just afraid that he won't be able to accept it."

Shen Luoyan chuckled, "So, should Luoyan say thank you on his behalf?"

"I think he should tell you himself. Look, we came from Sishui to Xingyang, climbing mountains and wading through rivers. I was the one who took care of you. I was so tired that my waist was about to break." Shen Lang sighed softly, "People as kind as me are rare in this chaotic time."

Shen Luoyan rolled her eyes at him speechlessly, then said, "I want to ask you a question, and you must answer me honestly."

"I have loved you." Shen Lang blurted out.

Shen Luoyan was stunned. "What do you mean by loved? What I want to ask you is, among all the heroes in the world today, do you really think that anyone can compare to Mi Gong?"

Shen Lang smiled and said, "I didn't say that, but Li Mi is definitely not the true emperor. If you are not chosen by fate, even if you have ambitions, you will never be able to realize them."

Shen Luoyan frowned slightly, "Do you think that only the four major families can compete for the world?"

Without waiting for Shen Lang's reply, she continued with disdain, "For example, among the four clans, the Li clan, their leader, Li Yuan, is not up to par in terms of either martial arts or talent. He is also timid, indecisive, and just like you, he is obsessed with beauty."

"As for the Yuwen clan, although they have many talented people, unfortunately they have been running dogs for many years and have enemies everywhere. If Yang Guang dies, the Yuwen clan will only become the target of public criticism. No matter how powerful they are, they will not be able to deal with it."

Shen Luoyan drank a glass of wine himself and continued, "The Dugu clan is a royal relative, and their relationship with the royal family is too deep. If the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold. The Great Sui Dynasty is already crumbling, and they naturally have no power to compete for the world."

"Let's talk about the Song Clan. Their influence is biased towards the south, and they can only rely on the forces in the north to achieve their goals. They are not a concern. However, Lord Mi is currently on the rise, and the hearts of the people in the world are all with him. Who else can compete with Lord Mi for the world?"

"You really are worthy of being called a pretty military advisor. You have a thorough understanding of the world situation. No wonder Li Mi values ​​you so highly." Shen Lang said with a smile, "But I still don't like Li Mi."

Shen Luoyan was immediately displeased. "Do you think Dou Jiande, Wang Bo, or Li Zitong, Xu Yuanlang, and the others can accomplish anything? You must know that among all the heroes, only the Wagang Army holds the throat where the Grand Canal and the Yellow River meet. It presses against Dongdu in the west and Jiangdu in the east. Judging from the geographical situation alone, no one can compete with us."

"Have you forgotten what I told you about class struggle?" Shen Lang picked up his wine glass and took a sip. "There are two biggest contradictions within your Wagang Army. One is the contradiction between Li Mi and Zhai Rang, and the other is the contradiction between the peasant class and the landlord class. Let's just talk about the second contradiction."

"Li Mi led his army into battle, with the main force being the Pushan Public Camp. This was a private armed force formed by Li Mi himself, primarily composed of surrendered Sui Dynasty officers and soldiers and aristocratic families. Li Mi was born into an aristocratic family and represented the landlord and powerful class. It was impossible for him to reconcile with the Wagang Army."

He put down the cup and continued, "Although Li Mi has repeatedly achieved tactical victories, he has always failed strategically. Even if he occupied Xingyang, he only won face but lost substance. Failure is inevitable."

Shen Luoyan was not convinced and said angrily: "After all, you still don't want to work for Mi Gong."

Then he opened his hand, revealing two pills.

She said coquettishly, "Since you know I'm a femme fatale, you should also know that anyone who doesn't serve me will be killed. This is a drug that dissipates my power. If anyone who takes it can't detoxify themselves within ten days, they will become a useless person, unable to practice martial arts forever."

Shen Lang sighed softly: "You actually poisoned the wine! I thought there would be feelings between us, but I didn't expect you to harm me."

Shen Luoyan smiled charmingly and said, "Everything Luoyan did was for the Wagang Army. If you were sincere in surrendering to Lord Mi, and since he has already been yours and we are actually husband and wife, how could he bear to harm you?"

She is truly a femme fatale. Although she smiles sweetly and looks charming, her words are extremely vicious.

Shen Lang smiled and said, "You keep asking me to work for Li Mi, but you don't even mention any benefits. How can we talk about this?"

"Isn't that enough for me?" Shen Luoyan blinked, then rested her elbows on the table, making a charming gesture like a beautiful woman holding her chin, and said softly, "I gave you my innocence, and even let you into places you shouldn't have entered."

Shen Lang shook his head: "You alone are not enough."

"What else do you want? Money? Power?" Shen Luoyan said with a sweet smile, "Why don't you tell me your conditions?"

Shen Lang poured himself another glass of wine, drank it in one gulp, and said, "I've heard that Empress Xiao is very beautiful. If you can capture her and present her to me, I might consider it."

Shen Luoyan immediately sat up straight, a cold glint flashed in her beautiful eyes, and said, "Say it again."

"I told you I wanted Empress Xiao, and you didn't even agree to this condition." Shen Lang sighed, "How can I trust you?"

Shen Luoyan suddenly pulled out the hairpin on her head and stabbed it at Shen Lang's eyebrows with lightning speed.

As soon as the cold light appeared, Shen Lang stretched out a finger and pressed the tip of the hairpin.

The next moment, Shen Luoyan felt an unparalleled flow of true energy flowing into her arm along the hairpin.

His arm was immediately numbed and weak from the shock, and the hairpin turned into powder at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Shen Luoyan's heart was horrified, because her "Death Hairpin" was a family secret skill, listed in the "List of Extraordinary Skills" in the martial arts world.

It has always been kept secret and not used. This time, it is used in the hope of capturing the enemy in one fell swoop.

But he never expected that it would be broken by the other party with just one finger.

What made her even more panicked was that the other party was not poisoned!

She couldn't help but exclaim, "You're not poisoned? How is that possible? Did you take the antidote in advance?"

"You think you can poison me with just a mere power-dispersing drug? You really underestimate me." Shen Lang flashed to her side and grabbed her hair. "Besides, I'm really angry right now!"

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(End of this chapter)