Chapter 34 How can you not show off in such a moment?

For the past few days, Chen Yuan has been running between two places, but in reality, he spends most of his time in restaurants.

After all, he is only giving ideas, not personally getting involved.

除了第一天宋家出面之外，往后这几天，全部都由永平郡守负责此事。

一连几天，宇文化及那边也没啥动静，不过陈元可不相信他会就这么算了。

So quiet, it's not a good sign, a sense of urgency fills the entire Yongping County.

This old thing, who knows what he's plotting.

Yang Jinxuan seems to have disappeared these days, haven't seen any trace of her.

I wonder how her injury is doing?

Chen Yuan suddenly felt a little restless, and raised his head to Gao Yuanyang, who was always by his side, and said, "Big brother Gao, let's go out for a walk."

High far away immediately keep up, guard close, inseparable.

He always remembers his duty and protects Chen Yuan personally.

No matter where Chen Yuan goes, he will always be within five steps of him, including sleeping and going to the bathroom.

Although it felt awkward having another man, Chen Yuan, in the room at first, he decided to endure it when he realized his life was at stake.

Who knows if Yu Wenhuaji and this guy will send someone else to kill me, this old man is really sneaky.

Initially, Gao Yuan also maintained a professional demeanor and was not one to laugh or joke with Chen Yuan.

He even referred to him mechanically as "Shopkeeper Chen" or "General Chen".

However, now, at Chen Yuan's repeated insistence and under the pretext of being a few years older, he affectionately calls him "Brother Chen", ushering in a closer relationship between the two.

陈元是什么人，那可是头发拔下来估计都是空的。

高远虽然说是宋家派来保护自己的，但是拉进关系，对自己没坏处。

In the city, there are all kinds of market cries, cheering, and performing artists playing drums, creating a lively atmosphere.

Chen Yuan stopped in front of a group of performing artists, watching with great interest the money-throwing ball, sword-swallowing, fire-spitting acts they were performing.

Seeing this, Gaoyuan sneered aside: "Chen, these are all false moves. If we really fight, with one swing of my knife, everything will be over."

Chen Yuan sweated profusely and looked at him with a bit of disdain. This old Gaoyuan is really a brute.

"Big Brother Gao, don't underestimate these acrobatics. There are some moves that you might not be able to do."

Chen Yuan shook his head and explained, "As the saying goes, it's like a different mountain when it comes to different professions. Big Brother Gao, you are a soldier, and when it comes to marching and fighting, they may not be as good as you. But when it comes to these skills that they rely on for a living, you might not be as good as them."

"If these people are gone, won't it be much less fun? The prosperity of a place is quite important."

Chen Yuan chuckled and said, "These people are the reflection of people's livelihood in a place."

Gao Yuan smiled and said, "Brother Chen is absolutely right. With their help, Hou Pan's newly implemented tax can be carried out smoothly."

"Oh?"

Chen Yuan immediately became interested, "Has the new tax been implemented in Lingnan?"

"Not bad. A few days ago, Lord Hou issued orders overnight. Depending on the industry, the tax projects are also different. Overall, the tax revenue has increased by more than double compared to before."

"How did those people react?"

"Although they have all accepted the new tax, they must be discontent deep down. As far as I know, in Ningyue County, where the new tax was first implemented, the person who came up with the idea was heavily criticized."

Gao Yuan sighed: "I wonder which genius strategist came up with this idea, it not only solves the tax problem but also solves the issue of conscription. It is really killing two birds with one stone."

Chen Yuan's mouth twitched, feeling that he had asked a stupid question. Damn it, those people will definitely curse this new tax category.

二人在城内这瞅瞅那转转，由于身边跟着一位贴身保镖，陈元走路都有些飘了。

妈的，没想到咱也混上了出门就有保镖的地步了，这种拉风时刻不出来装个逼怎么可以？

所以陈元哪里人多就往哪里去，生怕别人不知道他有保镖似的。

加上他那六亲不认的步伐，身后跟着高大壮士的保镖，果然，走到哪都让会让人多看几眼，纷纷猜测这又是哪一位富家公子。

"Make way, make way--"

As night fell, just as the two were about to return, they suddenly heard a few rough shouts, each person wearing a fierce and evil expression.

Flying like an arrow, never stopping for a moment, the pedestrians on the street immediately hurriedly avoided as if they had seen a ghost.

Chen Yuan was stunned: "Brother Gao, which camp do these soldiers belong to?"

The Duke of Zhennan manages his army effectively, how could such behavior occur?

Even if there are a few rat droppings, they wouldn't be so idiotic to openly make such a fuss in the city.

Gao Yuan listened for a sound and looked into the distance, shaking his head and saying, "Brother Chen, those are not local soldiers. If I'm not mistaken, judging by their uniforms, they should be soldiers from the Imperial Guards."

Yulin Army?

Isn't that the men and horses of Yuwen Huaji?

Chen Yuan frowned slightly: "Are they in such a hurry, could it be some urgent military information?"

The two looked at each other and saw the doubt in each other's eyes.

Yuweng Hua came with the Yulin Army to Lingnan this time, in order to chase and apprehend the escaped conscripts.

Ever since they arrived, they have been stationed outside the city and have not dared to take one step across.

But now...

Could it be that Yuweng Hua has already begun taking action?

"Brother Gao, let's go and take a look."

"Brother Chen, let's report this matter to Lord Hou for a decision." Gao Yuan hesitated.

His duty was to protect Chen Yuan's safety. If Yuwen Huaji really started to act, he had to protect Chen Yuan and make sure he could leave as soon as possible.

"Haha, it's okay," Chen Yuan smiled and said, "Even if the other party really starts to take action, they wouldn't dare to openly do anything to me."

What a joke, Yu Wenhuaji hasn't stooped to that level yet, and from the looks of it, it doesn't seem like they are taking action.

If we want to take action, it definitely won't just be a few of us. Doing so would clearly alert the enemy.

Upon seeing Chen Yuan taking the lead and following, Gao Yuan didn't hesitate to follow suit.

However, the two of them didn't take a few steps before they saw the soldiers stopping. When Chen Yuan took a few steps and saw clearly, he was immediately dumbfounded.

"Brother Gao...Brother Gao, where are we?"

"This is Chunxiang Ge."

"Gao Yuan was also somewhat speechless. Chunxiang Ge is a famous brothel in Yongping County."

"And these soldiers who hurriedly came here, making a fuss, are they here for the brothel?"

As the two were talking, a plump elderly madam with thick makeup on her face came smilingly towards them at the entrance of the Chunxiangge. She opened her mouth and laughed with a voice that Chen Yuandu could clearly hear: "Gentlemen, please come inside."

The first is a general with a bearded face and he smiled as he touched the madam and said, "Bring the best girls from here for me, let my brothers have some fun."

A few soldiers behind the general burst into lewd laughter, and the old madam twisted a few times before welcoming the group inside.

"I heard that a Qing official has arrived here. Today, this general wants to take a look."