usatvline Chapter 866 I kind of like it
Chapter 866 I kind of like it
Xie Jingchi said gently, "It is a replica of the mask on the face of the Wolf King. The people here respect him, so they made some replicas of the masks he usually wears. Children will like them, and some men will buy one to keep themselves safe."
Shen Shuyi nodded: "By the way, you have been here for so long, have you seen what the Wolf King looks like? Why does he always wear a mask?"
Xie Jingchi was silent for a moment, then whispered, "People say he looks ferocious, and children would cry when they see him, so he wears a mask all year round."
Shen Shuyi recalled the appearance of the Wolf King.
With such a good figure and half a face, she really couldn't imagine how ferocious he was under the mask, but it was normal that his face might have been injured in the war.
Shen Shuyi was wearing a mask, and Xie Jingchi handed her the lantern. Shen Shuyi smiled, then continued walking forward with Xie Jingchi holding the lantern.
Along the way, the streets were bustling with activity. The folk customs here were more simple and open than those in Beijing. The culture was also quite different from that in Beijing because it incorporated foreign cultures.
Not long after, Shen Shuyi and his group met people performing martial arts again. They were a man and a woman, and although they were not very old, they were already rare masters.
Shen Shuyi followed Xie Jingchi and watched outside for a while, and as everyone cheered, he gave some change.
"I didn't expect that the children here start practicing martial arts at such a young age." Shen Shuyi couldn't help but sigh.
A man watching the performance nearby said with a smile, "They all want to join the Tiger Army, so they are particularly hardworking. However, the Tiger Army is very strict in recruiting people, and they are still young, so they usually perform here to earn some money."
"It seems that the Huwei Army has a good reputation here." Shen Shuyi couldn't help but sigh.
The man smiled and said, "Of course, the Tiger Army has strict military discipline and outstanding military achievements! The soldiers in our area are proud to be able to join the Tiger Army!"
"Yes, the Wolf King has opened several martial arts schools in the city. Soldiers from the army usually come to teach. Children in the city who meet the age requirements can go to learn for free. No, all adult men can go."
Shen Shuyi never expected that the Wolf King could actually do this.
Opening a martial arts school in Liangzhou City and teaching the people and children in the city was tantamount to giving them another way to survive.
After all, Liangzhou is located on the border and wars are constant.
If they ever encounter bandits or enemy troops, or if the city is breached, these people are capable of taking up swords and fighting.
Regardless of how many enemies you kill, at least you will have a better chance of winning if you can protect your family.
Not only that, from a bigger picture perspective, if the people in the city took up swords and arrows and could be added to the city defense forces, then Liangzhou City would be more difficult to attack, which would also be equivalent to increasing the combat effectiveness of the Liangzhou Army.
It can be said that one stone kills two birds with one stone.
Hearing this, Shen Shuyi couldn't help but become interested: "What about women? Can't women practice martial arts?"
The man scratched his head, seemingly unable to answer.
Xie Jingchi took over the conversation and said gently, "The rules don't say that women can't go to the martial arts hall, but the city is chaotic to begin with, and although there is no strict precautions for men and women, it's easy for something to go wrong if they mix together."
"If we open a female martial arts school, there won't be that many female generals in the army."
Hearing this, Shen Shuyi finally understood: "So that's how it is. I thought it was too simple."
"But our prince has opened many schools where girls can learn to read and write. The army has also recruited many girls to work in the army, which has helped many people to make a living." The man at the side interrupted again.
Shen Shuyi nodded, his eyes gentle: "I actually like this place called Liangzhou a little bit."
Governing a city must be much easier than governing an entire country. The larger the territory and the more court officials there are, the more difficult it is to govern.
But at least, within the territory of Liangzhou City, Shen Shuyi increasingly agreed that military power cannot be divided.
Otherwise, those in power often lose the initiative.
"If you like us, then stay here for a while." Xie Jingchi curled the corners of his lips, seeming to be in a good mood.
Shen Shuyi held his hand and walked back. Seeing that the vendors on the road were selling a lot of candies she had never seen before, Shen Shuyi couldn't help but feel curious.
"Are these candies? They are so beautiful. This one seems to have a milky flavor." Shen Shuyi couldn't help but speak, and Yuping came closer with curiosity.
"Miss, would you like to buy some? One tael of silver per pound." The vendor said with a smile and took some crushed sugar residue for a few people to taste.
Shen Shuyi tasted a piece and still felt it was a bit too sweet.
However, thinking that Xie Jingchi would like it, Shen Shuyi bought two kilograms and planned to share it with the group of people who came and Xie Jingchi.
By the time we finished shopping and walked back, it was already very late and there were fewer vendors on the street.
Several people were carrying a lot of things in their hands. Shen Shuyi felt that it was a rare moment of peace and freedom in this chaotic world.
At this moment, on the second floor of a restaurant not far away.
Xiao Tinglan stood in front of the window, her eyes gloomy and full of impatience.
"What on earth are they waiting for? They've been dithering for so long and haven't even made a move yet!"
"Miss, please be patient. There are so many people around, and you are bound to be targeted. You must wait until you get to a quiet place with few people, which will be safer." The maidservant consoled her.
Xiao Tinglan was still irritable, pacing back and forth, and warned: "Don't hurt Xie Jingchi, I don't care about other people, but I must kill Shen Shuyi!"
"Yes."
Shen Shuyi and his group had just turned the corner and were approaching a quiet alley when several men in black suddenly fell from the sky.
Xie Jingchi's expression remained unchanged, and Shen Shuyi was also calm.
She could guess without thinking that it was most likely Xiao Tinglan's person, and a small chance that it was Xiao Tingshan's.
The group was well-trained and acted quickly without saying a word.
The hand lifts and drops the knife, cleanly.
Unfortunately, although they were skilled in martial arts, they were destined to return empty-handed.
Fu Guang Bicheng was the first to draw his sword, and then several secret guards quickly appeared.
Qin Xin Jian Po took out his weapon and stood beside Shen Shuyi and Xie Jingchi without moving forward.
Shen Shuyi stared at the two fighting parties for a while, and said slowly: "These people are not simple."
"The royal secret guards are naturally not simple." Xie Jingchi's eyes were cold.
As soon as he finished speaking, a sword light stabbed towards Shen Shuyi's face. Shen Shuyi subconsciously pulled Xie Jingchi behind him.
However, the tip of the sword did not pierce her face. Qin Xin knocked the sword away with one sword and started fighting with the assassin.
Xie Jingchi's phoenix eyes are sinister, making it difficult to see his emotions.
Even though Qin Xin trapped them, the group did not want to fight. Instead, they came towards Shen Shuyi again and again. Soon, the war spread to Shen Shuyi and Xie Jingchi.
Shen Shuyi subconsciously wanted to let go of Xie Jingchi's hand: "These people are here to kill me, stay away from them."