At night, the stars were twinkling, and the lights were blurry. The silver stars and lamp beads were connected together. Luoyang City was so quiet and peaceful at night. Only the sound of the quietly flowing pool outside the window caused people to daydream about nature.
The candlelight flickered as if it was about to be extinguished. Yuan Shao's mood was not calm at this time. It was late at night, and Yang Shi had already fallen asleep. Yuan Shao sat by the side, holding a golden soft armor in his hands. He looked at it carefully and saw that this soft armor was shining under the candlelight. The design of the soft armor was so different. The soft armor was made of natural silk, and it was as light as a thin wing in his hand. The design of the soft armor was like the short-sleeved t-shirt in Yuan Shao's previous life, which meant that it could protect the heart. liver. The lungs and other important parts.
"Good! Good stuff! It seemed that this side mission was also possible.”Yuan Shao muttered.
Recalling the origin of this golden soft armor, Yuan Shao's thoughts returned to the day before, on the drill ground...
"Plop!" Huang Zhong held the ring-head saber in his hand, but his face did not turn red. Looking at the defeated soldiers below him, he couldn't help but shake his head and sigh."You guys really disappoint me! This old man has only left for less than half a month, and you guys have actually fallen here…"
"My lord, I did not fail you." Huang Zhong turned around and reported to Yuan Shao with cupped fists.
"Ding dong! Good morning! [Host, the System is about to initiate a side quest. As a reward for initiating the side quest, the System will give the Host a set of golden soft armor. At that time, someone will come to the Host's door to offer the golden soft armor. Host, please be prepared to receive it.]”Suddenly, the system's little elf's voice sounded, almost scaring Yuan Shao to jump up.
"Oh, please take note, Host. When completing the side mission issued by the system, the reward is random. It may be a fine horse, a divine weapon, or even a beauty from history. Of course, it's like smelting steel. The method of making wine. How could he make snow-white paper?”This was not the end. The little elf seemed to have eaten a shake of her head (pill) and became excited.
" Alright, stop fooling around. We'll talk at night." Yuan Shao hurriedly gave the order in his mind.
"Hansheng, you've worked hard!" Yuan Shao turned around and patted Huang Zhong's arm, then turned around and shouted at the soldiers below,""Since all of you have been defeated by Huang Hansheng's subordinates, then Hansheng will be the one to lead you. Tell me?"
"We're convinced!" The soldiers looked at each other and then cupped their fists at Yuan Shao.
"Louder, are you all women?”Yuan Shao extended his index finger and pointed at the soldiers below as he encouraged them.
"We're not! We're convinced!" The soldiers roared with all their might.
"Good! From today on, you must practice every day without rest. Also, from now on, you will have meat for one meal a day. I, Yuan Benchu, will do what I say.”Yuan Shao picked up the gold brick and handed it to Huang Zhong.
"Han Sheng, take this. When you have time, go to the market and buy some pork for them to eat. Remember, it must be pork, understand?”Of course, Yuan Shao had calculated this. Pork was cheaper than beef on the market. If one ate three taels of meat per day, pork would cost 14 wen per catty, which was about 4 wen per person per day. Other than the 150 people killed by Dian Wei, there were about 1,200 people left. One day would cost 4800 copper coins, and one jin of gold on the market could be exchanged for 13500 copper coins. That was only enough to last for three days.
"My lord, isn't this…too little?”Huang Zhong took the gold brick with a troubled expression.
"Han Sheng, if you want to train an elite, you have to do this. When he had the time, he could bring them out to Luoyang to see blood, fight mountain bandits, and catch some wild game on the mountain. These were all possible. He even said that he would bring them to kill wild bears. Wild Boar. In short, I can only give you ten months. Can you do it?”Yuan Shao had a solemn expression as he grabbed Huang Zhong's large hand and instructed.
"Yes! Your subordinate will definitely complete the mission. Please rest assured, my lord.”Huang Zhong nodded and didn't say anything else.
"Wow! Is this true? Is there meat to eat? I haven't tasted meat for half a year!”
"Little dog, pinch me. Am I dreaming?”
"Aiyaya! It hurts. Looks like it's true."
"That's great. We finally have meat to eat. We have to thank Lord Yuan for this!”
"That's right. Thank you, Lord Yuan!" "Lord Yuan is a good official!" The soldiers were in an uproar as they began to discuss.
Looking at the plain faces below, Yuan Shao couldn't help but sigh with emotion. It was all the fault of this era. The great clans had annexed lands, and natural disasters had occurred year after year. In addition, the Imperial Court had imposed exorbitant taxes, causing countless families to be destroyed and people to die. As a result, there were countless people who couldn't even afford a bite of meat. It was precisely because of this that some people joined the army just to eat.
"Han Sheng, everything depends on you. Remember, I want elites, not weaklings like today. Dian Wei, let's go." Then, he turned to Dian Wei, who was standing behind him.
"I'll go get the horse now."
"My lord, please rest assured. After ten months, Zhong will definitely bring out a group of elites.”Huang Zhong patted his chest and promised.
"Then you go ahead and do your work. If you have any difficulties, come and tell me. I'll leave first.”Yuan Shao mounted his horse and clamped his legs on the horse's belly. The superior Western Liang warhorse neighed and galloped forward with Yuan Shao on its back.
Huang Zhong looked at the Yuan Shao duo that was gradually getting further and further away. He clenched his fists tightly, and the veins on his arms bulged."I will definitely bring out a batch of elite soldiers to show everyone.”
Yuan Shao, who had returned to Sikong Yuan's residence, had just dismounted from his horse with Dian Wei when Uncle Fu jogged over and whispered to Yuan Shao," Young Master, there were two horse merchants who said they had treasures to offer you. This old servant brought them to the side hall. You see…"
Selling horses? Merchant? Could it be Su Shuang and Zhang Shiping? Yuan Shao's mind spun rapidly as he recalled the horse trader he knew.
"Well done, Barkley. Dian Wei, follow me to take a look." Yuan Shao waved at Dian Wei.
"Okay." Dian Wei handed the Snow Green Horse to the servant and trotted after Yuan Shao.
As soon as he entered the side hall, Yuan Shao discovered two familiar figures. He went forward and greeted them with cupped hands,"Haha! I was wondering why the magpies kept chirping in front of the house this morning. It turned out that there was a distinguished guest at the door. Boss Su. Boss Zhang, how have you been?"
"Young Master Yuan, look at what you're saying. I, Su, am an honored guest…I can't be considered an honored guest. Today, I took the liberty to visit you. I really have something important to discuss with Young Master Yuan. " You see…" Su Shuang stood up and looked at the servants and maidservants. Her meaning was obvious.
Yuan Shao waved his hand and said to them,""You guys can leave now. I'll call you in if there's anything.”
"Yes, Young Master." The servants left one after another and closed the door to the side hall.
Yuan Shao didn't stand on ceremony and directly walked to the main seat. He sat down with his butt. Dian Wei's tower-like body stood behind Yuan Shao.
"Boss Su, what's the matter? Why are you so mysterious?”Yuan Shao's heart felt a little tickled, and his interest was piqued.
"Old Zhang, take it out.”
At this moment, Zhang Shiping stood up and slowly took out a set of soft armor from the table beside him. As soon as the soft armor was taken out, a golden light flashed across the entire side hall. Yuan Shao subconsciously stretched out his right hand to block his eyes and closed his eyes. He had no choice but to close them. It was too dazzling.
When Yuan Shao recovered, he looked at the soft armor in Zhang Shiping's hand. He understood a little, but he still asked,""Boss Zhang, this is…"
" Young Master Yuan, we brothers found this by accident in a mountain temple on the outskirts of Luoyang. We brothers tried this golden soft armor before, and it was impenetrable. However, we thought of you at the first moment, so…" Su Shuang paused for a moment as he raised his head to look at Yuan Shao, who was sitting on the main seat.
"You want to give him to me, right?”Yuan Shao was not a fool and immediately reacted.
"Young Master Yuan, you must be joking. I, Zhang, and Old Brother Su have traveled far and wide for many years, but this is the first time we've seen such an outstanding talent like Young Master Yuan. As the saying goes, a sword matches a hero. That's why we've come to pay a visit. We've also left some small gifts in the stable. I hope Young Master Yuan can accept them.”Zhang Shiping's attitude was neither servile nor overbearing, which made Yuan Shao nod his head involuntarily. After all, he was a great merchant who had traveled the world for many years.
"Alright, Boss Su. Since Boss Zhang is so thoughtful, I, Yuan Benchu, will not refuse. Let's stay here tonight and have a meal together. I'll arrange two guest rooms for you. How about that?”
" Then we'll respectfully obey." Su Double-faced revealed a happy expression and bowed to Yuan Shao.
Yuan Shao asked Dian Wei to put away the golden soft armor and called Uncle Fu to arrange for Su Shuang and Zhang Shiping. After they left, Yuan Shao stood up and said to Dian Wei,"Dian Wei, do you like this soft armor?”
"I don't like the color. It's too dazzling. Moreover, I can't wear it, my lord.”Dian Wei rubbed his head with his big hand and said honestly.
"Alright, I know what you mean. Keep this soft armor for now and give it to me late at night.”
"I know! I know!"
The sun was setting.
Su Lie and Xu Da returned early, but Fang Xuanling did not return. Yuan Shao did not wait for him. At the banquet, everyone drank wine and ate meat, feeling very happy.
After three rounds of wine and five dishes, Su Shuang and Zhang Shiping could not hold on anymore. They lay on the table and talked drunk.
"Alright, Second Brother. Little Red, just a few people help Boss Zhang and Boss Su back to their rooms to rest. Dian Wei, let's go back to our room." After saying that, Yuan Shao, who had just stood up, almost fell down. Fortunately, Dian Wei quickly caught Yuan Shao.
"Big brother, slow down." Xu Da was a little worried and asked with concern.
"Alright, I'm fine. You guys rest early too."
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