PFC Chapter 422 Staying at an inn in Feng'an County
Chapter 422 Staying at an inn in Feng'an County
The next morning, Chu Chen's car appeared at the city gate of Mingzhu City.
The garrison soldiers immediately surrounded the approaching RV as soon as they saw it.
But when they saw the token in Chu Chen's hand, they were all so frightened that they knelt on the ground, their faces pale with fear.
"I was unaware of your arrival, sir. Please forgive any offense I may have caused."
Chu Chen said to Lao Qin, "Go sit in the back."
Then he reached out and pulled the leading sergeant into the passenger seat of the RV.
"I deserve to die, I deserve to die... Please forgive me, sir!"
The sergeant, who was pulled into the vehicle, kept bowing and curling up in the passenger seat, apologizing profusely.
"Alright, I won't blame you. What's your name? Take me to the Feng'an County Government Office now."
"Ah, I am Fang Yun, sir, please come this way."
Fang Yun felt much more at ease when he heard that Chu Chen hadn't blamed him but instead asked him for directions.
The person who could possess the token of His Majesty's personal presence could not be an insignificant figure, so he quickly pointed to the left.
Chu Chen turned the steering wheel and stepped on the gas, quickly driving to the left.
Immediately afterwards, we entered a winding official road.
Feng'an County is located north of Mingzhu City. It is in a remote location and has always been known for its poverty.
Therefore, Pearl City basically abandoned this place, and even the city walls were not built for them.
As a result, the people of the entire county were harassed by the government and bandits almost every day, and their lives were miserable.
Chu Chen pondered why Mingzhu City had a county seat, but Qingyun City did not.
Could it be that Pearl City is special?
It seems I'll have to ask Eunuch Wei later to find out. Right now, I can't worry about that; I just need to save people first.
Following Fang Yun's directions, the RV drove along the muddy path.
The speed is incredibly slow; if you go even slightly faster, you can feel the violent jolts.
So he turned to Fang Yun and asked, "Tell me about Feng'an County."
"Your Excellency, Feng'an County is a vassal state of Mingzhu City. Due to its remote location, it was established as a county."
"I see that you did not bring any guards today, so rest assured, Fang Yun will definitely protect you."
Seeing Fang Yun readily agreeing to his demands, Chu Chen smiled and said, "Oh, Feng'an County is dangerous?"
Seeing that his flattery had brought a smile to Chu Chen's face, Fang Yun immediately felt that things were looking promising.
If I could attach myself to this great Buddha, wouldn't I be able to rise to prominence overnight?
"Your Excellency, Feng'an County is located in a remote area. Most of the land is black rocky soil, which cannot grow crops. Therefore, there are not many people there."
"Since it had no value, the Lord of Pearl City allowed it to become a county on its own and appointed a magistrate to govern it."
"That's why this place is also a gathering place for the poor, officials, and bandits."
“No ordinary outsiders dare to enter this place, but you, sir, are wise and powerful, and must have important business to attend to. I, Fang Yun, am willing to serve you.”
After hearing this, Chu Chen thought to himself, "Isn't this just a piece of land that no one cares about? And to abandon it just because it can't grow any crops? The city lord of Mingzhu City is really stupid."
However, if it is confirmed that those so-called black rocky areas are indeed coal, wouldn't I be rich?
So he patted Fang Yun on the shoulder and said, "Alright, if you obediently do your job well, you won't be treated unfairly."
As night was about to fall, the car successfully entered Feng'an County.
Chu Chen looked up and saw that the so-called Feng'an County was indeed dilapidated.
Even the most basic ancient city walls were nowhere to be seen.
He thought to himself that if he could take him down, Uncle Feng would probably have something to do again.
Chu Chen drove his car into the county town with an air of nonchalance and parked it steadily in front of a rather luxurious-looking house.
It's called luxurious, but that's only in a relative sense.
Then he took Fang Yun and Lao Qin out of the car, and let Fang Yun vomit for a while.
He lifted his leg and led the two of them toward the streets of Feng'an County.
It was nearly dark when a guard, a servant, and a handsome young man immediately attracted the attention of the locals.
The three arrived at the entrance of an inn, and Fang Yun rushed in first.
"Shopkeeper, do you have any superior rooms available?"
Fang Yun was puzzled as to why Chu Chen didn't go to the county magistrate immediately but instead stayed at an inn.
But how could I dare to ask any more questions about what my superiors had ordered?
After a long while, a plump woman came out from the inner room and looked the three of them over.
Then, swaying her large hips, she walked over and said, "Oh, sir, looking for a place to stay?"
Chu Chen looked up and surveyed the inn, noticing that the counter was covered in dust.
Thinking to myself, business is damn good; I guess we're the first wave of customers this year.
Before Fang Yun could speak, Chu Chen said, "Check into the hotel. Give me three of the best rooms, and prepare a feast for me."
After saying that, he took out a silver ingot from his pocket and handed it over.
The plump woman glanced at Chu Chen, who was speaking, and then at the silver in his hand.
He instantly beamed and called out, "You rascal, we have a guest! Stop drinking!"
A short while later, a thin, wiry middle-aged man came out.
He started cursing at the woman: "What are you howling about? You thought my wife had come."
But when he saw Chu Chen and the other two, and Fang Yun was still carrying a knife and wearing armor, he immediately became obedient.
"Oh, it's an official! Come in, please!"
Chu Chen looked at the two with a half-smile, then followed them upstairs.
I thought to myself, damn it, the relationship between these two is really something else.
However, to be able to so openly bring your wife to the inn to drink and make merry with this woman, I, Chu Chen, respect you as a true hero.
But looking into the thin man's eyes, I'm afraid tonight won't be so peaceful.
Immediately afterwards, the three of them went into a room. After the man left, Chu Chen waved his hand, took out a long knife, and knocked on Old Qin's door.
"Young master, what are your orders?"
Old Qin looked at Chu Chen, who was holding a long sword, and immediately opened the door, bowed, and said...
Chu Chen handed him the knife: "Old Qin, you know a bit of martial arts, dealing with two or three bandits shouldn't be a problem, right?"
"Ah... Young master, you mean...? Don't worry, old Qin won't sleep tonight, he'll be guarding your door!"
Chu Chen chuckled after hearing this: "Don't worry, your young master isn't that weak. I'm not afraid of a hundred or so bandits. Tonight, you can sleep, eat, and drink as you please."
"But this knife is no ordinary item. I'll give it to you for self-defense. Just don't hold me back when the time comes."
After saying that, Chu Chen turned around and went back to his room.
Old Qin went back into the house, closed the door, drew out the long knife, and flicked the blade with his finger. His eyes widened immediately.
Although he couldn't be called a master, he knew a little bit of martial arts, so how could he not understand the value of this knife?
So he sheathed his sword, sat down at the table, and closed his eyes to rest.
A short while later, a woman's voice came from outside: "Gentlemen, come downstairs for your meal!"
Chu Chen chuckled after hearing this, then pushed open the door and walked out.