That was what Fang Zhengzhi thought. He quickly called the waiter over and gave him a tael of silver. This was the best way to get information.
"What happened in Huai An County? Why are there so many soldiers?"
"You've asked the right person. However, I'm not too sure about the specifics. It's just that a month ago, batches of troops arrived at Huai An County. I heard that a ferocious beast has appeared on Cang Ling Mountain. Now, all the roads leading to Cang Ling Mountain have been sealed, including Cang Ling Mountain."
"Ferocious beast?" Fang Zhengzhi had been in the Northern Mountain Village for many years, and had to enter the mountain once a month. He knew how dangerous it was in the depths of the Cang Ling Mountain. However, the beasts were intelligent and would not leave the mountain unless they had no other choice.
For example, the Blue Fire Wolf.
Wolves usually lived in packs and hunted together. That lone Blue Fire Wolf was definitely an anomaly in Cang Ling Mountain, rarely seen even once in decades.
Could it be that another beast had escaped from the mountain?
So many soldiers had been mobilized.
What ferocious beast could it be?
Fang Zhengzhi wanted to ask more questions, but the waiter shook his head. Fang Zhengzhi was not in the mood to continue eating when he thought about how Cang Ling Mountain had been sealed for a month.
He hurriedly ordered a few dishes and walked towards the city gates.
Chi Guyan did not say anything. She followed Fang Zhengzhi all the way to the city gate with a submissive look on her face.
However...
Just as he reached the city gate, he was stopped.
Just as the waiter said, the road from Huai An County to the foot of Cang Ling Mountain had been sealed.
"Stop right there!"
The two soldiers placed their spears in front of Fang Zhengzhi and Chi Guyan. Then, they looked at the mounts that Fang Zhengzhi and Chi Guyan were riding. After looking at each other, one of the soldiers asked, "Where are you two young masters going?"
"The Northern Mountain Village." Fang Zhengzhi replied.
"Do you have a pass from the army?" The soldier asked.
"No." Fang Zhengzhi shook his head.
"Then I'm afraid you cannot pass. The army has orders to seal all roads to and from the foot of Cang Ling Mountain. If you have any military matters to attend to. You might as well go to the military gate and get the token before coming back. " The soldier was respectful. After all, he could tell that Fang Zhengzhi and Chi Guyan's horses were extraordinary. He couldn't afford to offend him.
"What military token? I'm not going!" Fang Zhengzhi shook his head.
"This … I hope that the two young masters will not make things difficult for us. Without the military token, we really cannot pass." The soldier had a troubled expression.
"What if I insist on crossing it?"
"To forcefully barge in without a military token … This is a violation of a military order. I'm sure the two young masters know the consequences of doing so. So … "
"He looks impressive. According to the rules of the army, what are the consequences of disobeying orders?" Fang Zhengzhi ignored the soldier and turned to look at Chi Guyan.
"Beheaded according to the law!" Chi Guyan replied calmly.
"If it's that serious, you definitely wouldn't dare to barge in, right?" Fang Zhengzhi continued to ask.
"You can guess."
"I'm too lazy to guess. I like to charge in straight. If you get lost, don't blame me!" Fang Zhengzhi pulled the reins of his horse. The Snow Treading Dragon Stallion let out a long neigh and galloped towards the Northern Mountain Village.
All of the soldiers at the checkpoint looked at each other in shock. They knew that it was a death sentence, yet they still insisted on barging in?
Hang on …
Someone was barging in!
Just as they were about to shout, they saw a white figure flash past them. Chi Guyan, dressed in a white robe, rode the Scarlet Flame Snow Cloud past the checkpoint and galloped behind Fang Zhengzhi.
Another one?!
The two soldiers looked at each other. I will look at you.
"Someone is barging in!" Just as he opened his mouth to shout, a soldier who seemed to be the leader of the guards at the side had already rushed over.
"What are you shouting for?" The leader shouted.
"Leader, someone is barging in, those two …"
"Smack!"
"Smack!"
Without waiting for the two soldiers to finish speaking, two large slaps were directly slapped on the faces of the two soldiers.
"Do you want to die? You are both blind. I am not blind. Don't you know what that youth was riding? The Snow Treading Dragon Stallion of the Divine Constabulary! That is the horse of the Red Pinion Squad! "The leader was furious.
"The Divine Constabulary … the Red Pinion Squad!" The two soldiers were stunned, their backs drenched in cold sweat.
Even though they had not been in the army for long and could only be guards at the city gates, but … The name of the Divine Constabulary's Red Pinion Squad was deeply etched in his heart. That was the Divine Constabulary's most elite army.
"Those two were from the Red Pinion Squad?!"
"Are you blind? There was only one Snow Treading Dragon Stallion!"
"Then who was the other one?"
"I don't know, but he must be as powerful as the Red Pinion Squad."
"There are other armies as powerful as the Red Pinion Squad. Don't bully me for not studying the Law of Dao!"
"I am speaking the truth. Do you know the Stabilization Constabulary? The Mountain Breaking Army of the Stabilization Constabulary is as powerful as the Red Pinion Squad. My uncle told me this himself! "
"Your uncle knows a lot!"
"Smack!"
"Smack!"
Two big slaps once again landed on the two people's faces.
"Shut up, all of you! How can you discuss the Mountain Breaking Army here? If you want to die, don't drag me down with you! "
"Yes, I will not do it again."
…
Fang Zhengzhi wanted to show Chi Guyan the butt of his Snow Treading Dragon Stallion and eat some dust. However, after less than half a mile, he realized that something was amiss.
The Scarlet Flame Snow Cloud had overtaken the Snow Treading Dragon Stallion?
Furthermore, no matter how hard he whipped, he could not catch up. He even choked on some dirt along the way. If he were to choke all the way to the Northern Mountain Village, he would die.
As such, Fang Zhengzhi had no choice but to invite Chi Guyan to ride beside him.
Chi Guyan did not object.
This way, the road that could only fit one carriage was completely occupied by the two of them. Furthermore, there were soldiers guarding the road, making it a little crowded.
However, because Fang Zhengzhi's Snow Treading Dragon Stallion was too prominent in the Northern Lands Five Constabularies, all of the soldiers made way for them.
Some of the military trailers even stopped to make way for them.
No one came up to him to ask if he had the military token. His journey was smooth and unimpeded. This made Fang Zhengzhi, who was feeling slightly guilty, feel at ease.
"This horse is not bad. Why don't we get another 100 of them from the Divine Constabulary? That way, every family in the Northern Mountain Village will have one. That would be great." Fang Zhengzhi mumbled to himself as he rode the Snow Treading Dragon Stallion.
Chi Guyan ignored Fang Zhengzhi and continued to ride the Scarlet Flame Snow Cloud.
"Cang Ling Mountain is a good place. The grass is the freshest. Furthermore, there are ferocious beasts on the mountain. If we get a hundred stallions there, we will be able to breed a few hundred in a year."
"We can also open a stud farm and let the stallions run around. That way, we can select the best stallions for the Divine Constabulary."
"Don't you think that the Divine Constabulary is stupid? They didn't even think of such a good thing, aish... what a pity! "
Fang Zhengzhi continued to mutter to himself when he saw that Chi Guyan did not respond.
"The method of breeding the Snow Treading Dragon Stallion is a secret of the Divine Constabulary. How can it be leaked?" Chi Guyan finally spoke.
"You are right. As such, in order to complete this grand plan, we need to make the Northern Mountain Village part of the Divine Constabulary. That way, it will not be leaked. Am I right?" Fang Zhengzhi replied matter-of-factly.
"You are quite far-sighted. However, why would the Divine Constabulary accept a useless Northern Mountain Village?" Chi Guyan did not answer Fang Zhengzhi's question directly.
"Useless? You are wrong. The Northern Mountain Village is a beautiful place. It is a treasure. I bet that in two months' time, the Northern Mountain Village will be more prosperous than Huai An County. Do you believe me? "
"Two months?" Chi Guyan's expression finally changed a little.
"Yes."
"Are you serious?"
"Of course."
"Okay, if you can make the Northern Mountain Village more prosperous than Huai An County, I will make the Northern Mountain Village part of the Divine Constabulary. But what if you can't do it?"
"How can I not do it? There's no need to talk about something that's impossible. "Fang Zhengzhi waved his hand casually, his face full of confidence.
"Dream on. If you can't do it, you have to be at my beck and call within two years. Whatever I want to eat, you have to grill for me!"
"So cruel?"
"If you don't dare to do it, then forget it."
"Okay, deal!" Fang Zhengzhi grit his teeth. The main reason why he valued money so much was because of the Northern Mountain Village.
This trip back to his hometown had allowed him to understand some things. With the money he had, he was able to ensure the survival of the Northern Mountain Village. However, this was far from enough.
Without a strong backing, he would not be able to protect the village no matter how much money he had. As such, he had to find a backer for the Northern Mountain Village.
In the Northern Lands, which backer could be stronger than the Divine Constabulary?
…
A few hours later, Fang Zhengzhi and Chi Guyan finally arrived at the entrance of the Northern Mountain Village. The clear river flowed past the entrance as usual.
However, the difference was that the women who were working in the fields at the entrance of the village at this hour were gone today.
"The weather is so good, why are they slacking off instead of working?" Fang Zhengzhi muttered casually. He did not think too much about it and headed straight for his home.
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