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Chapter 5: Brothel

  "Big brother is overpraised, Qin Yongs martial arts are not bad, but hes rough and unrefined. Compared to big brother commanding thousands of troops and horses, its far inferior." Xǔ Hǎi Fēngs face changed color. The title of the current number one tiger general was indeed good-sounding, but as the saying goes, "there is no first in literature, no second in martial arts". If this really gets out, Qin Yongs life will be in danger.

  "If not, I recall Qin Yongs battle that day, where he led by example, his bravery unstoppable. Over a hundred men under his command maintained their formation without any disorder. Such tactics are truly admirable, and I dare say that this young man will become a great hero in the future." Fang Xiangming shook his head lightly and said with a heavy heart: "Its a pity that such a talented individual has been reduced to being at someones beck and call. With such a powerful general by his side, his future achievements will surely surpass mine."

  Xu Haifeng felt ashamed in his heart, what ability did he have to convince people, all of this was the credit of the Blood Wine. He was just thinking of being humble for a moment when he heard Tong Yifeng laugh and say: "Everyone is a hero of my Great Han, today we meet by chance, why dont I be the host and invite everyone to Zui Yue Lou to get drunk together."

  "Alright, since Brother Tong is being so polite, we brothers will humbly obey." Fang Xiangs eyes lit up, and his previously cold demeanor changed as he spoke enthusiastically.

  "Two of you are willing to give me face, Im really grateful, lets set off now."

  "Hold on." Direction Ming waved his wrist and turned to Xu Haifeng, "Brother, we all share the same fortune, why dont you call Qin Yong over too?"

  "Its right, its right. Look at my memory...". Tong Yifeng suddenly realized and patted his forehead, then said: "In addition to Qin Yongs brave warriors, General Fang also brought a few brothers, lets all have some fun together."

  He Xuhai summoned Qin Yong with a loud whistle, and also brought three brothers along. These three men were his three thousand-horse generals, tall and sturdy in build, with loud voices, clearly from the northern regions. The seven of them found two horse-drawn carriages and sped towards Drunken Moon Tower.

  "Didnt I hear that Big Brother was on the front lines yesterday, how did he return today?" Since Xu Haifeng had acknowledged him as Big Brother, he relaxed and no longer stood on ceremony.

  Direction Ming said he wanted to ride with Xu Haifeng and Qin Yong, Tong Yifeng was overjoyed and immediately expressed his willingness to ride with the three thousand riders. He also took the opportunity to strengthen the bond between the Western and Northern camps. Direction Ming replied without hiding anything: "We are back for rotation rest. This time we will drive Caesars dog back a hundred miles, but we ourselves are insufficient in follow-up and temporarily unable to launch another large-scale attack. Therefore, Commander Gu decided that each unit would return for rest in rotation. I think of brothers, and since we are guest troops, we got the first batch of rest opportunities."

  "Ah, so youre saying the outcome of the battle on the front lines has already been decided?"

  "It cant be said that the battle has been decided, its just a temporary stalemate. I estimate that whether its the Caesarian or our Great Han Military Department, there will soon be follow-up actions, and thats when well have our chance to shine." Fang Xiangming pondered for a moment before expressing his opinion.

  "It should be a great opportunity for Big Brother to make a name for himself, as for me... I can only follow behind and cheer him on." Xǔ Hǎifēng said with a smile.

  "You sly thing..." Direction Ming pointed at Xu Haifeng and laughed loudly, then swung his right hand with great force, which seemed to have become his signature move. Every time their conversation came to an end, he would do this. Xu Haifeng guessed that he was going to change the subject, and indeed, he heard him say: "Today we wont discuss national affairs, little brother. Later, Tong Yifeng is treating us to a meal at Drunken Moon Tower, and hes spending a lot of money on it."

  Xu Haifeng hummed softly and asked: "What? Is Drunken Moon Pavilion very expensive?"

  "Fang Xiang was shocked and said: You dont know about Zui Yue Lou? Then how did you survive in Xi Jing?"

  Xu Haifeng awkwardly scratched his head, laughing and crying at the same time: "Big brother, Im not originally from Xijing, if I hadnt gotten injured this time, I wouldnt have been able to come. Moreover, in just these few days, the amount of time I spent lying in bed was more than the time I spent coming here, you think I dont know?"

  "Its probably better if you dont know, even if you did, with your physical condition the past few days, you wouldnt be able to make it anyway. Rather than staring blankly, its better to open your eyes and pretend to be blind." Fang Xiang chuckled, but Xu Haifeng felt that his words carried a heavy tone of mockery.

  "Captain, I know," Qin Yong suddenly interrupted loudly from beside him.

  "What? You know? Then tell me." Xǔ Hǎifēng asked strangely, he knew that Qín Yǒng had never been to Xījīng before, and how did he know, but he was even more certain that Qín Yǒng would not deceive him.

  Qin Yong smiled and pointed to the horse carriage in front, saying: "General Tongs subordinates have told us that Zuiyuelou is the largest and best brothel in Xijing City." His voice was extremely loud, and it carried far away. Suddenly, a hurried coughing sound came from inside the horse carriage in front. Without asking, it must be Tong Yifeng who heard Qin Yongs words, his face couldnt hold up, and he hastily used the coughing sound to cover up his own embarrassment.

  "Hahaha... " Fang Ming pressed his belly and burst out laughing: "Younger brother, your subordinate is really cute! Hahaha... Im dying of laughter. This is the first time Ive ever heard someone say something so... so humorous."

  Xu Haifeng glared at Qin Yong, thinking that Tong Yifeng would probably hate this big guy to death, and might even drag himself down with him. Qin Yong rubbed his forehead in confusion, unable to understand what he had done wrong to provoke the captains anger.

  "Little brother, actually Qin brothers said it right, Zui Yue Lou is the first-class brothel in Xijing City. I came here three years ago. Hmm... that kind of taste, only those who have experienced it can understand. Its much better than our northern official brothels."

  "Thanks for the advice, brother. Well just go openly and honestly, but Im afraid if the news gets to the military law office, those law enforcement officers wont let it go easily." Xu Haifeng was originally just a civilian son, and had never been to a brothel before. Now that hes a soldier, the military rules clearly state that during wartime, prostitution is strictly forbidden. Although he knew that these rules only applied to ordinary soldiers, and those in power might not care about such minor regulations, he himself was still just an ordinary squad leader, far inferior to Tong Yifeng and Fang Xiangming in terms of status and position. They might be able to act recklessly, but he didnt have the capital to do so.

  "Haha, dont worry, little brother, just enjoy yourself. If the sky falls down, Ill be here to hold it up for you." said Fang Xing with a heroic and majestic tone.

  In the midst of laughter and conversation, the horse carriage had already come to a stop. Apart from Xu Haifeng and Qin Yong, the rest were all seasoned veterans who gathered together and entered in groups. Although Duan Ming said with his mouth that he wouldnt put the law enforcement team in his eyes, they still took off their military uniforms and changed into casual clothes. After all, they had come here to have fun, and no one wanted to stir up trouble.

  Zui Yue Lou is indeed the first amusement venue in Xijing, covering a large area. The front hall is painted with bright red paint, and the main gate is wide open. A fresh red woolen carpet stretches out comfortably and smoothly, with a long corridor opening on either side. In the center is a stone wall, depicting nine flying dragons of different shapes, next to which are stone carvings of the Eight Immortals. On the middle of the stone wall is a large mirror.

  Tong Yifeng pointed to the mirror and said, "Everyone look, this fast mirror was a war trophy seized by Gu Dashi from the Caesars a year ago. Later, it was bought by the boss here and embedded in this place for people to admire."

  "The mirror made by the Caesars is indeed unique, and Ive never seen such a large one before." Xiang Ming took a step forward, saw his own reflection clearly printed in the mirror, and couldnt help but praise it.

  Tong Yifeng was a regular here, he waved his hand and dismissed the doorman who had come to lead the way, bringing everyone directly to the second floors private room.

  Although he is only a deputy in the logistics department, he can be included in the ranks of generals, and there must be something to learn from him. Tong Yifeng is responsible for entertaining officials and nobles from all over the world in the Western Camp, and Drunken Moon Building is one of his most frequent destinations. This private room is one of the best in Drunken Moon Building, and it is a special private room for the military department.

  Xijing is the old nest of the Western Expedition, and over the years, it has been operated without any leaks. The military departments power here far surpasses that of the government office, and this special privilege is only natural. Moreover, the boss here also has an inseparable relationship with the Western Expedition, otherwise he would not be able to stand firm here, let alone obtain such rare spoils of war.

  As the crowd walked into the private room, a waitress immediately brought over warm and damp hot towels. Xu Haifeng had just mimicked others to wipe his face when he saw the door of the private room being pushed open. A middle-aged businessman in his forties or fifties with a smile all over his face walked in.

  "Ah, Brother Tong has arrived! Why didnt you call out to me? Im truly sorry for not welcoming you from afar!" He stood with a big belly, warmly and enthusiastically greeting.

  "Haha, okay, okay, Brother Chen, come on, let me introduce you to a few young heroes." Tong Yifeng also laughed and walked up, pulling the persons hand.

  "This is the General Zhen who came from the great camp in the north. General Fang, as soon as he arrived, led three thousand iron cavalry to defeat the 30,000-strong army of the Huns, making a great contribution to the victory of our Great Han."

  "So this is General Fang, General Fangs deeds have been spread throughout the city, his name is as famous as thunder, today he has arrived, its really an honor to meet him, Im so sorry for not recognizing him earlier." Chen Dabaozi looked surprised and spoke sincerely, looking at him, it seemed like he was about to kowtow.

  "I dont dare to accept that, General Tong is overpraising me." Upon hearing someone boast about the most triumphant battle of his life, Fang Xiangming also felt a slight sense of pride, but verbal humility was still necessary.

  "Brother Chen, this is Xu Haifeng... Mr. Xu." Tong Yifeng originally wanted to say Captain Xu, but after a moments hesitation, he finally chose the title of "Mr.".

  Chen Dabaozis eyes narrowed, carefully sizing up Xu Haifeng before finally letting out a long sigh and saying: "Could it be that you are the heroic General Xu who led two thousand brave warriors in defending the military camp for over twenty days, killing more than fifty thousand of Caesars elite troops?"

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