Arknights is too real, right?

A few days later, the carriage finally arrived at Dongzhou Mansion, the base camp of the Sakura Takeshi family.

Compared with Baiye Town, this place finally looks a bit like a city, but there are still no high-rise buildings, traffic lights or cars.

Without city walls, the entire city is like a spread out Along the River During the Qingming Festival. Soldiers supported by the Yingwu family are stationed in the military camp outside the city, and the common people are inside.

According to Ying Wuyun, the population of Dongzhou Prefecture is only 200,000, and these people are definitely not enough to support the soldiers outside the city.

Therefore, the Yingwu family's grain collection from the surrounding fiefdoms continued every month.

After the carriage drove into the city, Xia Feng was surprised to find that although the sparrow was small, it had all the internal organs.

The streets are very neat and tidy, basically paved with stone bricks. There are no cars, only horse-drawn carriages and carts are enough.

There are many kinds of shops on both sides of the street, including fabric shops, banks, ironware shops, hotels, restaurants, teahouses, medical clinics, schools, barber shops, everything you need in life is here, and there are even hot springs.

Through observation, Xia Feng overturned his previous understanding.

There is no doubt that at least the technological level of Dongzhou is not as backward as he imagined. It is a slightly deformed society compared to the interior of Terra. He even saw electrified street lights.

At the same time, the circulation of currency is also very popular. The currency currently circulating throughout the Eastern Kingdom is the currency issued by the Kamino family that rules Kamino Bay.

The name Dongguo was also given by the Kamino family.

Xia Feng could tell. Although Sakurawuyun didn't say it clearly, he could find out from the currency ownership that whether it was the Sakurawu family in Dongzhou or the Nishinomiya family in Nishikawa, they seemed independent, but they were dependent on the Kamino family to a certain extent.

Due to geographical and communication limitations, the Kamino family is temporarily unable to fully control the East Kingdom.

Allowing the two families in the South Island to check and balance each other and form a hypocritical tripartite confrontation is an old tactic of politicians.

The Sakurabu family's headquarters is incomparable to the Royal Palace in Londinium, but it's still big enough.

Based on the architectural style of the Eastern Kingdom, the entire mansion can be said to have three floors inside and three floors outside, with ponds, gardens, and an archery range. There are hundreds of servants alone, and it looks like a miniature city.

That night, Xia Feng met the current head of the Yingwu family, Yingwu Shanxiong, under the leadership of Yingwu Yun.

There were many people in the room. Four men with samurai swords were kneeling on both sides of the house. The middle-aged man sitting in the middle was Sakura Takeyama.

This is a dark-skinned middle-aged man. Although he is sitting, it can be seen that this man is not tall, only 1.7 meters at most. On top of his head are the double horns characteristic of the ghost clan.

This person's eyes are sharp, and he has the aura of a superior person. He is called the head of the family, but in the entire Dongzhou, he is undoubtedly the earth emperor.

Before meeting, Yingwu Shanxiong had already had a private chat with Yingwu Yun who brought Xia Feng back, so at this moment, the topic went straight to the point.

Yingwushan's powerful voice came.

Your Excellency Zhang San.

I don't dare, the head of the family can just call me Zhang San.

In view of Xia Feng's humility, Yingwu Shanxiong nodded slightly in approval.

Mr. Zhang, I heard that you are from Victoria and came to Dongguo to avoid being hunted by your enemies?

Exactly.

Then do you intend to join our Yingwu family?

Xia Feng nodded.

This is exactly the reason why I followed Brother Yun. It is my honor to join the Yingwu family, help the family quell external chaos, and realize the value of a man.

This sentence did not win the favor of Sakura Takeyama. Of course, it was just a scene remark.

Xia Feng was not from Dongguo. In Yingwu Shanxiong's eyes, he knew exactly what this man wanted to gain. The value of a man was nonsense. All outsiders who joined the Yingwu family wanted nothing more than to obtain the status of a military commander.

Of course, this is something that is used by each other, and everyone understands that.

I heard from Ayun that Mr. Zhang's swordsmanship is superb.

It's not about becoming a master. It's just about wandering around and protecting yourself.

Oh, Mr. Zhang is so humble. His swordsmanship can be praised by Ayun. It is natural that he is great.

Xia Feng didn't answer, so he chose to acquiesce. He couldn't pat his chest and say, I am invincible.

After a few brief conversations, Sakurawu Shanxiong didn't notice anything unusual.

In this case, Mr. Zhang will stay in Dongzhou Mansion first, and I will let my servants arrange the room.

Thank you, Master.

kindness.

Xia Feng knew that it was impossible for this old guy to give him a name when they first met. Of course, he had no expectations for those things.

For him, as long as he can successfully enter the Sakurawu family, even if he is just a sweeper, that is enough.

Just when Xia Feng was about to resign, Yingwu Shanxiong said lightly again.

Sir, wait a moment.

Master, is there anything else you can do?

At this time, the sun outside was already halfway into the west, and the light in the room was a little dim.

Sakura Takeyama's eyes had a complex depth.

Sir, why do you keep wearing a mask?

I have a facial disability.

Oh? There is no shame in a man's disability. Can you let me see your true face?

Xia Feng refused without any panic.

This is my habit, I'm afraid it's not convenient.

Just as the words fell, a ray of cold light struck from the side like lightning, and the blade cut straight into the mask.

Uh-huh!

Facing this ghostly sword, Xia Feng's body did not move at all. The Shenyue sword was unsheathed almost at the same time, blocking the samurai sword in parallel.

Ding!

The blade stopped abruptly less than half a centimeter away from the mask, unable to move any further.

The general who drew the sword looked surprised. In the dim light, his sneak attack of drawing the sword was actually blocked by the opponent holding a short sword with one hand.

Moreover, the other party was wearing a mask, and his field of vision was severely restricted.

Crack, snap, snap, snap, snap!

Yingwu Shanxiong clapped his hands gently and praised Xia Feng's skills.

Mr. Zhang's swordsmanship is indeed extraordinary. I'm sorry. My general was too reckless. Shimura, put your sword away quickly and apologize to Mr. Zhang.

yes!

Xia Feng put the Shenyue Sword back into its sheath, then raised his hand slightly to signal.

There's no need to apologize, it's just a discussion.

Oh, sir, you are generous.

If the head of the Shanxiong family has nothing else to do, I would like to rest first. After all, I am really tired from traveling all the way.

Okay, then I won't bother you sir.

Yingwu Shanxiong waved his hand.

Come here, take Mr. Zhang to the best guest room to rest, and try to meet all his requirements!

When Xia Feng followed his servants out of the room, the general who had just taken action shook off his numb palm.

Master, that person is very strong.

kindness

Sakurawu Shanxiong looked at Sakurawuyun next to him.

Ayun, is this Zhang San trustworthy? Is he really from distant Victoria?

Ying Wuyun replied seriously.

Based on our conversations along the way, I don't think there is any problem. It should be his first time coming to Dongguo.

Yingwu Shanxiong's face was solemn, and it was obvious that his thoughts were not as free and easy as when he just talked with Xia Feng.

I'm still a little worried. I don't dare to reuse him without seeing his true appearance.

Are you afraid of the chess pieces sent by the Nishimiya family?

Yingwu Shanxiong did not respond directly, but his pupils flickered with uneasiness.

Ayun, find an opportunity and pretend to be an accident and take off his mask in public. As long as everyone remembers his appearance, it should be fine.

Upon hearing this order, Ying Wuyun looked embarrassed.

I'm afraid there are some

Why, you still have a brotherly relationship with an outsider of unknown origin?

Ying Wuyun immediately lowered his head.

No, I know. I will definitely find an opportunity to let him reveal his true colors.

Well, don't delay it too long. Let's just do it for the birthday party in two days.

yes.