HBWnovel Chapter 1326 You've gained weight
Chapter 1326 You've gained weight
Based on the report from County Commandant Ji Ling, another 500 cavalrymen were dispatched to follow Lin Feng's route and pursue him to this town.
Two hundred riders were left outside the town, while three hundred riders entered the town to search.
However, after nearly half an hour of careful searching, they found nothing.
Just as the general commanding five hundred cavalry was about to order a retreat from the town to continue the pursuit, he suddenly heard soldiers shouting loudly.
"Found them, the pirates are here..."
Those who heard the shouts quickly gathered towards the source of the sound, and countless torches illuminated the surrounding area brightly.
Inside the encirclement, soldiers had dismounted and were squatting in a place full of weeds and pebbles, examining a corpse lying there.
The cavalry leader parted the crowd and entered the circle. Seeing the scene, he dismounted and strode over, frowning as he looked at the corpses lying on the ground.
He was dressed in the clothes of a pirate sailor, and a straight knife lay on the ground. He was indeed dead, and had been struck in the face, his flesh mangled and unrecognizable.
"Who killed the pirates?"
The general turned and looked around at the soldiers.
After a moment of silence, a soldier who had been squatting in front of the pirate's corpse stood up and said hesitantly.
"General Lu, it's me."
General Lu took two steps forward and glared at the soldier.
"Tell me in detail, what exactly happened?"
The soldier frowned: "I was patrolling this area just now when someone suddenly darted out from the shadows. I didn't have time to think before I attacked..."
He stopped there.
General Lu pressed further: "And then?"
The soldier pointed at the corpse: "And then... that's how it ended."
"He was killed by your single blow?"
"This... I'm wondering too, how could he... have died like that..."
Someone yelled, "Do you think you're bad at martial arts?"
"Exactly, you feel ashamed for killing pirates?"
"So what if he's dead? You still deserve the credit."
Opinions were divided, and the scene was chaotic.
General Lu waved his hand: "Alright, take the bodies and return to Jiling County."
The surrounding soldiers shouted "Yes!" in unison and each found their own warhorse.
The body was lifted onto the horse, which then turned around and began to gallop out of town.
With a shout, the warhorses scattered throughout the town were summoned outside the town, and then the whole procession headed towards Jiling County.
The town, now deserted, fell silent again.
Under the moonlight, a cold wind blew mournfully, shining on the gate of a courtyard.
Suddenly, the courtyard gate was gently pushed open, and a cavalryman from the Imperial Guard of the Great Zheng Dynasty, fully armored and carrying a steel sword, stepped out of the gate.
After glancing around, he led a warhorse out of the courtyard.
He returned to his old house, walked through the gate, and casually picked up two small birds that had fallen into the fire; they had been burned to a crisp.
"Damn, what a waste of my meat."
Lin Feng borrowed the other party's armor and escaped the Imperial Guards' pursuit, but his mind was still preoccupied with the roasting bird on the bonfire.
Fortunately, the warhorse also carried dry rations, water pouches and other daily supplies, which prevented Lin Feng from going hungry.
After eating and drinking his fill and taking a nap, Lin Feng rode his warhorse straight to the capital city of Jingdong the next morning.
He felt that the Imperial Guards of the Taisho era could still fight the pirates for a while.
Based on the mobility of the Imperial Guard cavalry he witnessed last night, the Taisho Imperial Guard still possesses considerable combat capability. Although agriculture and economic development are poor, Zhao Zheng maintains a relatively tight grip on military management.
The peace talks were ruined by themselves, and both sides will have to fight for some time, wasting manpower and resources, and will become weaker and weaker.
When the time is right, I'll clean up these two messes myself.
Lin Feng galloped across the plains, pondering the current battle situation, when he saw the tall city gates of Jingdong Prefecture appear in the distance.
With this new outfit, Lin Feng spurred his horse and swaggered toward the city gate.
When they arrived at the city gate, the guards spotted Lin Feng from afar and could clearly see that he was equipped with the government troops.
Lin Feng trotted along on his horse without stopping, only holding up the waist token in his hand.
"Jingdong Garrison Ranger Battalion, Class A..."
Shouting all the way, they ran into the gate of Jingdongfu City.
No one stopped him, and not even a soldier gave him a second glance.
Lin Feng did not stop in the capital city of Jingdong. He entered the city through the east gate, walked through the streets and alleys, and then exited the city through the west gate.
He had business to attend to in Kyoto and didn't want to waste any more time.
Jingdong Prefecture City is a large city with a vast area. If one wanted to travel around the city to reach the capital, it would take much longer. That's why Lin Feng chose to pass through the city.
The capital city of Jingdong is only about 300 li away from the capital. Warhorses are fast, and the 300-li journey can be completed in a day if they do not rest along the way.
Lin Feng is fine, but his warhorse is not. It needs to be fed water and grass in between, otherwise it will give up halfway.
With the Imperial Guard's uniform, Lin Feng encountered no obstacles and entered the city before nightfall.
For the Imperial Guards' cavalry roaming the Jingdong Prefecture, there were special inns for lodging and free meals, without spending a single penny.
Because of the special nature of the cavalry, with his waist tag and equipment, no one questioned Lin Feng's identity.
By the time the next day was around 9:00 AM, Lin Feng had already arrived outside the east gate of the capital city.
The guards in Kyoto were noticeably more stringent than elsewhere. Lin Feng was asked to dismount and hand over his waist token for verification.
Lin Feng and the others stood aside, looking around boredly.
Suddenly, he noticed a drawing on the wall on one side of the city gate, about a foot and a half from the ground.
Lin Feng took two steps forward, looked carefully, and confirmed that it was a ground hook mark.
This is a graphic representing oneself, indicating that something important is happening.
This guy is amazing; he actually managed to chase me all the way to Taisho Kyoto.
Lin Feng thought about it and felt relieved. If he didn't have this skill, how could he have survived for so many years in the darkest of times?
As an assassin, without superhuman special skills, you'll either be killed by others early on or eliminated by your own team.
Although the censorship in Kyoto was stricter, it was naturally much more lenient for those within the Imperial Guard.
Soon, a soldier returned Lin Feng's waist token and waved him through the city gate.
Lin Feng led his warhorse and began searching for the next pattern on the ground.
Unless there is an urgent report, even the Imperial Guards and cavalry are not allowed to ride horses within the capital city; they must dismount and be led around.
He walked three blocks and stopped at the entrance of an alley where a sign indicated that the hook was nearby.
Lin Feng stood in front of the marker, looking around, trying to find the hiding place of the ground hook.
As he frowned and stared at a little beggar, someone suddenly spoke behind him.
"Sir, would you like to have some fun with a girl?"
Lin Feng turned his head and found a boy, about half a year old, looking at him with a grin.
"You've gained weight."
The boy, who was only half a boy, reached out and pinched his cheek.
"Hehe, ever since I followed you, I've had no worries about food and clothing, and I don't have to worry about anything, so I've naturally gained some weight."
Lin Feng laughed and said, "Be careful, if you lose your own advantages, you will also be eliminated."
"I understand, sir. Don't worry, I'll leave once I lose my means of making a living."
Di Gou's expression was resolute.
Lin Feng shook his head: "Losing a means of making a living won't mean being abandoned; it just means changing your way of life. I never abandon my brothers."