Lu Yu's influence?
Hiss… This…
Although Cheng Yu was very familiar with Lu Yu's name, and Lu Yu had even brought him grain back then.
In fact, he had no close relationship with Lu Yu.
The decree had been issued. With the official title of Longxiao Cavalry Army Sima, he had to assume the post. Cheng Yu, filled with doubt, slowly made his way to the Longxiao Cavalry barracks.
Of course, for Cheng Yu, there was always a question that lingered throughout this winter: Why? Was the granary in Yan Province overflowing? He couldn't figure it out, he just couldn't understand…
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The Longxiao Cavalry barracks were completely different from Shou Zhang County. The encampment here was vast, containing training grounds, martial practice fields, and horse fields… If these were merely ordinary, the enormous "Forging Workshop" at the rear of the camp immediately caught Cheng Yu's attention.
Here… there were countless superior Bintie (Bīn tiě), the sounds of forging were incessant, and burly men were diligently forging something.
What… what was going on?
Cheng Yu was a bit confused. A forging workshop within the barracks? Self-production and self-use? Wasn't that a waste of resources…
With so many forging workshops within Yan Province, why bother with this effort?
Cheng Yu's heart was indeed filled with doubt, but he noticed that the artisans in these forging workshops all had spirited eyes, and their faces clearly displayed two words – happiness!
In fact, it wasn't just these artisans; every soldier in the Longxiao Camp had the same expression on their faces.
Happiness…
In the military, it seemed everyone was happy!
But the crucial point was that marching and fighting were primarily about survival, weren't they? Happiness… should be an extremely luxurious thing!
For a moment, Cheng Yu felt as if he had come to the wrong place, the rhythm was all wrong.
He took out the document appointing him "Army Sima." The deputy general of the Longxiao Camp took it, roughly understood Cheng Yu's identity, and immediately became excited. "He's here, he's here, Commander Cheng has finally arrived."
This is?
Why did the Longxiao Camp seem to be longing for him so much? Had they been anticipating him… all along?
While he was in a daze, thud, thud, thud… continuous footsteps sounded one after another, and Cheng Yu's entire body stiffened.
He saw that on the training ground surrounding him, countless cavalrymen quickly gathered. Each held a war halberd and a saber at their waist. Some were drenched in sweat from recent training, and most importantly, their faces were remarkably ruddy, completely lacking the sallow complexion of soldiers of this era.
Cheng Yu immediately realized that the Longxiao Cavalry's rations must be exceptionally good, and they included meat!
Then, Cao Xiu elegantly walked out… He had also returned not long ago.
In the previous month, he had gone to the Wu region to bring his mother over. During this time, the important matter of tomb raiding had been delayed. Now… he was planning to make up for lost time!
However… with Cheng Yu's arrival, his burden would be lighter.
"Commander Cheng…" Cao Xiu grabbed Cheng Yu. "You're finally here. The brothers have been longing to see you!"
Ah… longing to see him… Cheng Yu was a little bewildered?
Now, everyone in Yan Province knew that Cheng Yu had ruined his reputation by wanting to use human jerky as rations. Them longing to see him; this welcome greeting seemed rather perfunctory!
Before Cheng Yu could speak, "I am Ya Men General Cao Xiu. Three months ago, Young Master Lu instructed us brothers to treat Commander Cheng with respect. Everyone has been looking forward to your arrival! Furthermore…"
Speaking of which, Cao Xiu raised his voice, and then… "Step forward!" The two words suddenly blared out.
Instantly, over a hundred people stepped forward from the crowd…
Cao Xiu's words continued. "This is our Fa Qiu Camp, comprising one hundred and eight armored soldiers. From today onwards, they will all be under Commander Cheng's command!"
Fa Qiu Camp? What does Fa Qiu Camp do?
Cheng Yu hadn't fully grasped it yet…
"Oh, right, I haven't introduced you to our forging workshop, haha. This forging workshop is to provide equipment support for your Fa Qiu Camp."
Saying this, Cao Xiu pulled Cheng Yu towards the forging workshop.
He casually picked up a shovel.
"This is called the Luoyang Shovel! It's used for exploration, and it can extract soil from underground in a very complete state. 'Reading the soil' is one of the basic skills that our Fa Qiu Camp must master!"
"This is called the Flying Tiger Claw! Its joints can be tightened or loosened, and it has a long rope attached to the back, allowing it to grab things from a distance. This is extremely important underground! Many treasures are hidden in places that human hands cannot reach."
"This one is called the Centipede Climbing Ladder. It's similar to ordinary siege ladders, but it can be disassembled and assembled, not limited by width or narrowness, so it can enter winding and narrow palaces!"
Cao Xiu was talking enthusiastically, but Cheng Yu was a bit confused…
What did this mean? Why forge these things?
It was evident that the Luoyang Shovel and Flying Tiger Claw were made of superior Bintie. This Bintie was extremely expensive on the market and practically unavailable. Wouldn't it be better to forge weapons with it?
Why forge these shovels and claws? Could it be… that the Fa Qiu Camp's mission was to 'open mountains and cut through rocks' [idiom for overcoming obstacles]?
His brows furrowed slightly, Cheng Yu asked in confusion, "General Cao, I don't understand… The Fa Qiu Camp also has this forging workshop? What is the mission? You've confused me!"
"Oh…" Cao Xiu suddenly remembered that he hadn't introduced Cheng Yu to his job yet. He immediately slapped his forehead. "Look at my memory, how could I forget the main business."
"Our Young Master Lu Yu instructed that Commander Cheng's mission is only one, and that is…"
As he spoke, Cao Xiu skillfully took out a candle and a seal from his怀 (huái - bosom/pocket), handing them both to Cheng Yu. Immediately following was a passage –
"Fa Qiu Seal, Mo Jin Talisman, Moving Mountains and Shaking Ridges seeking dragon's secret;”
“Man lights candle, ghost blows lamp, charting the way to find the stellar peaks!”
As soon as these words were uttered, Cheng Yu instantly understood. Fa Qiu, Mo Jin… man lights candle, ghost blows lamp. The Fa Qiu Camp was engaged in the business of the dead, and Lu Yu wanted him, Cheng Yu, to rob the tombs of princes and marquises!
This…
Cheng Yu paused immediately.
No wonder, no wonder the Longxiao Cavalry, no wonder Cao's camp got so rich… So, the business of the dead led to sudden wealth!
To be honest, for a moment, he felt a peculiar melancholy.
But… it was only for a moment.
For a "fierce wolf" who dared to eat human flesh, his heart was already so powerful that it was "terrifyingly so." Cheng Yu wouldn't have any psychological burden! Nor would he fear ghosts!
…If you were to truly compare, ghosts should fear him!
Seeing Cheng Yu still in a daze, Cao Xiu quickly comforted him, "Commander Cheng… I know, this kind of thing, it's your first time, it's a bit… but, the more you do it…"
Cao Xiu intended to say, the more you do it, the more addicted you'll become!
But… before he could finish, Cheng Yu interrupted directly.
"General Cao underestimates me, Cheng Yu. I like this job very much, and I'm already eager to try it, wishing I could try it right away…"
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What is a ruthless person? This is… something like tomb raiding, which requires a strong destiny. Cheng Yu can perfectly undertake it.
Of course, Cheng Yu's words completely stunned Cao Xiu.
Good heavens… Young Master Lu Yu's judgment is truly sharp. This Cheng Yu is quite something, like a booming lightning bolt.
As expected of someone who dared to eat human flesh, his words… are those of an old "fierce wolf"!
"Commander Cheng, not tonight, but there is a tomb in Lingshan Mountain, Man Cheng County, about five or six days' journey from here. It is the tomb of King Sheng of Zhongshan, Liu Sheng. Previously, due to lack of tools, I never dared to go… How about we set off immediately and try it together? Young Master Lu Yu said this tomb is immensely wealthy!"
As soon as this was said, Cheng Yu's eyes narrowed, and he stroked his sexy little mustache. "Good, let's choose this King of Zhongshan!"
In the eyes of a ruthless person like him, for his first tomb raiding experience, he had to start with a famous one!
The future days suddenly became exciting!
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