The path of the villain is not easy

Chapter 176 Situation in the City
The Sheriff's Mansion is in the middle of Dongwuyang. After entering the city gate, you need to cross two main streets to get there.Officials of the State of Yan traveled in sedan chairs for literati, and for horses when warriors traveled.

As a civil servant and the owner of the house, Niu Junshou passed through the city gate, apologized to Changsunji, got on his own sedan chair, and led Changsunji and his party in front.

And Changsun Ji and his party followed behind on horseback.As time passed, everyone walked from the city gate to the main street.Changsun Ji rode on the horse and observed the situation on both sides of the street.

At this time, the sky has brightened up, and some clouds in the east of the sky have turned red, showing the world that today will be a difficult sunny day.

The people in Dongwuyang City have also started a day of activities.At this time, some vendors have already set up stalls on both sides of the main road to prepare for the coming customers.

Some early risers have already started bargaining with the vendors at the stalls, ready to buy something.As the yamen servants under the Niu Junshou cleared the road in front, they were driven to both sides of the road.Some seem very natural and peaceful.

It made Changsun Ji feel like he had returned to the scene of the capital before the rain disaster.

He Zheng, who was following Changsun Ji's left side, naturally also saw such a scene, he chuckled lightly, and said to Changsun Ji: "General, this Niu County Guard is really a capable official, who can fight against such a catastrophe and war." In this era, the people under his rule can still live and work in such peace and contentment, and the market is so prosperous. There can still be so many people who kill pigs and dogs to sell meat here. The ability is really extraordinary."

After He Zheng finished speaking, Changsun Ji's expression changed, as if he had discovered something, but He quickly returned to normal.He nodded and said in agreement: "It is so."

"It seems that Dongwuyang is so rich in supplies, it seems that we have to talk to the county guard carefully, so that the brothers can get a little dirty." He Zheng said with a smile.

Hearing what He Zheng said, the rest of the soldiers also laughed, but Changsun Ji didn't laugh. He still had this expression, which was somewhat unpredictable.

After crossing the two main roads, the group entered the county mansion.The guests sat down according to their priorities. First, they drank two pots of tea in a pavilion and talked about some trivial matters.It's also a joy for the guest of honor.

"Niu Junshou, your ability is really great. I told the general just now that there is no one as capable as you in Yanzhou, and the people live and work in peace and contentment." He Zheng raised his teacup to Niu Junshou. .

Niu Junshou laughed dryly twice, and said, "Where, where."

"Our brothers haven't touched meat for a long time. Don't be stingy with Niu County Sheriff. You must let us brothers have a good meal." He Zheng put down the teacup in his hand and continued.

"Haha, look at what the general said, of course he won't disappoint the general." Twisting County Governor stroked the three strands of beard on his chin and said.

"He Zheng, don't be rude, look at what you said, how can a guest ask the host for food, and still not apologize to the Niu County Sheriff." Changsun Ji looked up at He Zheng and said.

He Zheng "hehe" laughed twice, seeing that Changsun Ji didn't seem to be joking, so he had to bend over to the Niu County Sheriff and cupped his hands.

"It's okay, it's okay, it's just some jokes, I don't care about it naturally." Governor Niu waved his hand, signaling that He Zheng didn't have to.

He Zheng didn't want to open his mouth to apologize, so he walked downhill and lowered his arched hands.

Seeing this, Changsun Ji didn't say anything about it. Instead, he said to the Governor Niu: "Nowadays there is a catastrophe and war in the world. Although the people under the governor's rule live and work in peace and contentment, they can't be extravagant and wasteful. Just cook some vegetarian dishes. Just fill your stomach indiscriminately."

Seeing Chang Sun Ji like this, Niu Junshou thought he was afraid that some gossip would spread to the capital, so he laughed a few times and said, "General, don't worry, it's just a side dish."

Changsun Ji nodded and did not continue this topic.Then he talked about the war, but just said a few words, and then a young man stepped forward and said that the food has been prepared.

Everyone got up and went to eat.When he got to the place, Changsun Ji glanced away, and saw four tables in the hall, and the tables were full of wine and vegetables.

One sea bass, one fried bamboo shoots, one boiled beans, four vegetarian dishes, five meat dishes, and one twelve dishes, but except for steamed sea bass, other meat dishes are fried, stewed or marinated. I can't see what kind of meat it is.

But a group of people, who haven't smelled meat for a long time, can't stop swallowing their saliva when they see so many delicious foods with all kinds of colors and flavors.

It's just that neither Changsun Ji, the chief general, nor Governor Niu, the master, took their seats, and the others didn't dare to make any presumptuous moves, so they could only hold back.

"General please."

"Please, Sheriff."

Changsun Ji and Niu Junshou gave way to each other, and sat down as guests of honor. Changsun Ji, He Zheng and two generals sat at the main table together. Naturally, Niu Junshou also sat at the main table, except for a few people, and three others also sat at the main table.One of the three is the richest businessman in Dongwuyang, and the other two are the heads of aristocratic families.

The rest of the generals sat on the second table and other tables, and they were also more or less officials with Dongyang Wu, accompanied by children of aristocratic families.

Everyone first toasted together, drank a few glasses of water and wine, then raised their chopsticks together, and ate the food and wine on the table.Changsun Ji didn't eat much, but just picked up a few chopsticks and ate vegetarian dishes, which slightly padded his stomach.Then put down the chopsticks.

Alcohol, no matter when it is, is a lubricant that activates the relationship between people.After a few glasses of water and wine, the relationship between them has become much closer.

Governor Niu put down the chopsticks in his hand and said, "Speaking of which, the general really has a destiny with me, Dong Wuyang."

"Oh? What's the fate between my general and Dongwuyang? If I remember correctly, this is the first time my general has come to your Dongwuyang." He Zheng put down the remaining bone in his hand and picked it up. Wiping his oily fingers with a handkerchief, he said while chewing on the meat.

Changsun Ji also looked up at him. He remembered that he didn't know other people from Yanzhou except that unscrupulous uncle and Shen Qiuyi. It may have something to do with Tobu Yang.

"Hehe, you don't have to be confused, general, just listen to my explanation."

Niu County Sheriff first put on a show and said, "Does the General know who this person is?"

Changsun Ji looked at Governor Niu and pointed to one of the patriarchs of the two aristocratic families.So he said, "Isn't this the head of the Bai family, Mr. Bai?"

What Changsun Ji said was what the head of the Bai family said when they introduced their identities to each other at the beginning.Although he knew that this would not be the correct answer, otherwise the Governor of Niu County would not have made such a fuss, but he still said very cooperatively.

(End of this chapter)