Traveling through time and space to become a child, supporting the family by catching fish and shrim

"Resurrection baby!"

The old soldier shouted to the young soldier standing guard not far away.

The latter ran over and said, "Uncle Qiu, what's the matter?"

"Keep an eye on it for me for a while, I'm going to take a shit." said the veteran Uncle Qiu.

The soldier resurrected and said, "Okay, Uncle Qiu, you go."

Uncle Qiu quickly took off his armor and walked down the city wall in plain clothes.

Not long after, Uncle Qiu caught up with Chen Lang.

With his superb tracking skills, Uncle Qiu did not expose himself until Chen Lang returned home.

Watching Chen Lang walk into the familiar mansion, Uncle Qiu's expression became extremely complicated.

Uncle Qiu climbed up the wall and peeked for a while.

In the yard, Chen Lang was playing games with a few little girls, and Chen Lang's words, actions, movements and expressions made the old soldier feel dazed.

It’s like going back more than 20 years.

"Ouch!"

Just when Uncle Qiu was a little dazed, a big gray dog rushed to the foot of the courtyard wall and barked at him wildly.

Uncle Qiu landed lightly on the ground and left quickly.

"Xiao Huihui, what's your name?" Chen Lang walked up to Xiao Huihui and looked up: "Nothing."

Xiao Huihui grabbed the corner of Chen Lang's clothes and dragged him out of the yard.

Chen Lang's expression suddenly changed.

Because there were two fresh footprints on the wall.

Judging from the size, it is most likely a man.

Chen Lang rubbed Xiao Huihui's head and said, "Well done, I'll give you some meat when we get back."

At the same time, he was thinking that he should find a few security guards.

The thieves even dared to tear apart the courtyard wall. If they continue like this, it won’t be long before they will break into the door.

But loyal bodyguards are always hard to find.

If the level is average, when thieves come, they will probably run faster than the owner.

Those with high skills are worried that they may harbor malicious intentions and become traitors.

Many of the guards in major families are trained from a young age and then inherit the position from generation to generation.

Directly looking for them from outside is usually a temporary incident. Once the situation is over, these guards will be disbanded.

After pondering for a moment, Chen Lang took out the jade pendant that Zhu Sui'an gave him.

I wonder if this jade pendant can be exchanged for a few retired Dingbian soldiers from Zhu Sui'an?

Unfortunately, Zhu Sui'an is currently leading his troops in battle, and Pei Ming told him not to look for him for the time being.

We will have to wait for some time before we can have retired Dingbian soldiers serve as guards.

During this period of time, we can only temporarily rent a few security guards as an emergency measure.

The next day.

Chen Lang brought Xiao Qi to the escort agency in Linshui County.

The ancient escort agencies are very similar to modern security companies. In addition to escorting, the security of large-scale events and personal family security are also within the scope of the escort agency's business.

The escort agency that Chen Lang found spent three hundred taels of silver at a previous advertising auction and won the title of "Linshui County Government Cooperative Escort Agency", and instantly became the most popular escort agency in Linshui County.

As the status quo increased, the price naturally rose as well. The daily rental fee for an ordinary security guard was three taels of silver, and a high-level security guard even required five taels.

There were still five days until the war ended as Pei Ming had promised him. So Chen Lang spent fifty taels to rent two high-class guards.

After the war is over, I will go to Zhu Sui'an to ask for veterans.

After asking Xiao Qi to take the two guards back home, Chen Lang came to Guhong Tower alone.

Although the Liao people left, the business of Guhonglou was not affected too much and it was still full of guests every day.

Today happened to be Xie Qinghuan's public performance day, and there was not even a single empty seat in the store.

Even the seat where Chen Lang usually sat was occupied by someone else.

Chen Lang could only sit behind the counter.

But before Chen Lang could sit down, a heavyweight came into the store.

County Magistrate Ling Zhen.

Although there had been no intersection before, the other party was one of the "Four Giants" of Linshui County after all, and due respect must be given.

Chen Lang stepped forward quickly and said, "Master Ling, you are a rare guest. Please come in."

Ling Zhen said expressionlessly, "Mr. Chen, I'm not here to drink or listen to music. Let's find a quiet place. I have something to tell you."

Chen Lang sensed ill intentions in Ling Zhen's tone, so he led Ling Zhen to Hu Heyuan's study in the backyard of the tavern.

"Master Ling, it's very quiet here and no one will disturb us. If you have anything to say, please tell me."

Ling Zhen's fingers tapped the table slowly and he said, "Before we get down to business, I have to apologize to you first."

Chen Lang frowned slightly and said, "Master Ling, please forgive me for not quite understanding."

Ling Zhen said, "My son had a little disagreement with you on the city wall yesterday, and he even said some extremely treasonous words."

"After I found out, I punished him severely."

"I hope Chen Xiucai will forgive him this time for my sake."

The words were meant as an apology, but the tone was filled with threats.

Chen Lang sneered inwardly and said calmly, "Your Excellency is too kind. What happened between Master Ling and me was just a quarrel of pride. It's nothing serious. If you apologize in person, that would be too much for me."

Ling Zhen asked, "So, you've forgiven him?"

Chen Lang said, "Sir, I have never blamed Master Ling."

Ling Zhen said, "Very good. Since you are giving me so much face, I will also give you some face."

Chen Lang said, "Please explain clearly, sir."

Ling Zhen said, "Take out two thousand taels and the matter will be settled."

Chen Lang's face darkened and he said, "You are joking, sir."

Ling Zhen sneered: "Do I look like I'm joking with you?"

Chen Lang's eyes were stern. He said, "Sir, your son apologized to me, and now I have to pay him. How can this be justified?"

Ling Zhen sneered, "Look at you, you're a scholar after all, how come you don't have any sense at all?"

"Do you really think that these two thousand taels are what I asked for on behalf of my son?"

Chen Lang said calmly, "Sir, I really don't understand. Please explain it more clearly."

Ling Zhen stood up slowly and said, "Okay, I'll give you some pointers for free."

"The advertising auction was your idea, right?"

"Do you know how many government officials' financial resources have been cut off by this thing?"

Chen Lang asked, "So, Your Excellency wants me to make up for this shortfall?"

"At least you're not that stupid." Ling Zhen said, "From now on, give me two thousand taels every year, and you can open your Guhong Tower however you want."

Chen Lang slowly exhaled and said, "What if I don't take it?"

Ling Zhen said, "Mr. Chen, do you know what it means to be a difficult little devil?"

"You just gave the government an idea, not clung to the county magistrate."

"Even if you really find the county magistrate as your backer, the officials below will have plenty of ways to mess with you. You can't just go to the county magistrate every time something goes wrong, right?"

"If you keep looking for us, the county magistrate might even join us in punishing you."

"Having said this, I am not afraid to speak my mind."

"Take the money and you can be safe."

"If you don't take the money, I will close down your Guhong Tower today!"