Old Master Lu is a far-sighted person. Yan Liqiang cannot stop the Lu family from exploring the capital because it is indeed an opportunity. Before the production method of lotus coal becomes popular, it is understandable that the Lu family wants to maximize the benefits of lotus coal. Yan Liqiang even has some admiration for them. However, at this time, Yan Liqiang still wants to remind the Lu family.
Yan Liqiang thought for a moment and then said, "I don't know how much Sixth Brother knows about the situation in the Imperial Capital. I have been following Lord Sun to the Imperial Capital for a few days, and I feel that the Imperial Capital is not as peaceful as it seems..."
Lu Payne smiled, "Li Qiang, I understand what you mean. The waters of the imperial court are too deep, and there are big fish and crocodiles in it. The small fish of the Lu family will naturally not come to interfere without knowing their own limitations. I came here to explore the way this time. One is purely for business, for money, to see if I can make a fortune. Second, the old man said that the imperial court is full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers. There are many martial arts halls, masters, and branches of major sects in the imperial court. Li Qiang, do you still remember the resurrection pill that you gave your father last time? The person who gave the resurrection pill to the old man is now the manager of the branch of the Lingshan Sect in the imperial court. The Lingshan Sect also has some power near the imperial court, and the business group under it also operates several coal yards. If the road to the Lingshan Sect can be opened in the imperial court this time, the outstanding disciples of the Lu family may be able to enter the branch of the Lingshan Sect in the imperial court to practice in the future..."
"Ah, so that's how it is. I wonder if Sixth Brother has ever visited the branch courtyard of Lingshan Sect?"
"Not yet. I just arrived in the Imperial Capital yesterday and am now staying at the Ganzhou Guild Hall in the Imperial Capital. Last night, I asked someone to lead the way to visit Lord Sun's residence. I originally wanted to look for you. Your father knew that I was coming to the Imperial Capital this time, and asked me to come and see you. He was afraid that you would spend too much in the Imperial Capital and be short of money, so he asked me to bring you some money and silver. When I went to Lord Sun's residence, the servants of the residence told me that Lord Sun was not at home, and you were no longer working for Lord Sun. You went to Deer Garden. After asking around, I learned that one of Lord Sun's guards was fighting a duel with someone here today, and you should come to watch the fight, so I came here to wait for you. If you don't come today, I might have to go to Deer Garden to find you!"
Hearing that Yan Dechang still cared about him and asked Lu Peien to bring him money and travel expenses across thousands of miles, Yan Liqiang felt warm in his heart, "Is my father okay?"
"Of course. Your Yan family's blacksmith shop is doing a booming business. Everyone in Pingxi County knows that the swords made by your Yan family blacksmith shop are of reliable quality and reasonable price. Especially the dog-leg knife you designed. It has now become the signature of your blacksmith shop. It is a real hot commodity. Your father is in charge of a bunch of apprentices and is too busy every day. By the way, did you know that after you left with Lord Sun, your father was promoted by the county magistrate to be the head of your Liuhe Town. Now he has the final say in Liuhe Town, hahaha..."
"My father is also the head of Liuhe Town?"
Yan Liqiang inexplicably felt a sense of joy at hearing this news, but he also felt somewhat happy. The previous head of Liuhe Town belonged to the Hong family. After the Hong family fell into poverty, the position of head of Liuhe Town remained vacant for a while. Unexpectedly, it fell to Yan Dechang in the end.
"Your father is an upright man who is fair in his dealings. Now that the blacksmith shop is doing well, he has also donated money to build roads and a school in the town. He has a high reputation in the town. If there are any disputes in the town now, everyone likes to go to your house to find your father..."
"I'm just worried that my dad has nothing to do. If he's busy, I'll feel relieved..." Yan Liqiang said with a smile.
"By the way, I wonder what you are doing in the deer park now, Li Qiang?"
"I'll be the archery range foreman at Deer Park!"
"Foreman?" Lu Pei'en frowned slightly. This position is not easy to find outside. It is the first time Lu Pei'en has heard of it. He has no idea what this position is. "Is this an official position?"
“I guess so!”
"Do you have a job title?"
Yan Liqiang touched his face a little embarrassedly, "Not too high, just a Yingyang lieutenant!"
"What?" Lu Pei'en, who looked relaxed, suddenly lost his relaxed look when he heard Yan Liqiang mention the title of Yingyang Captain. Instead, he looked surprised and shocked. He almost thought he had heard it wrong. "Liqiang, you said you are now Yingyang Captain?"
"Well, the title is in the Imperial Horse and Infantry Division, which is just a nominal position. There are not many people under me. The responsibility of the foreman of the archery range is to inspect the archery range in the Deer Park every day. The job is quite easy, and I still have plenty of time to practice!"
"This is the Eagle Captain. Even if he has not been granted an actual position, he is still the Eagle Captain, and the Eagle Captain of the Imperial Horse and Infantry Division. The Imperial Horse and Infantry Division is the emperor's personal army, and the Eagle Captains in it are well-known..."
Lu Pei'en was also a little excited. He could not have imagined that Yan Liqiang had been away from Ganzhou for less than half a year, and in the blink of an eye, he was actually a Yingyang Captain in the Imperial Mabu Division in the Imperial Capital. This change was really too surprising, it was just like a magic trick. Although the officials of the Imperial Capital of the Han Empire were famous all over the world, and there was a joke that "Captains were everywhere in the streets, and county officials were worse than dogs" circulated everywhere, but this Yingyang Captain was also a captain, and his rank was not low among the captains. Qian Su was in the Ganzhou army. After working hard for half his life, he is now in charge of a craftsman battalion, which is just a rank of Feiyang Colonel, which is one rank lower than Yan Liqiang. The biggest military leader in Huanglong County, Gong Tieshan, the battalion commander of the Gong Camp stationed in Huanglong County, is also a Yingyang Colonel, and has the same rank as Yan Liqiang. The only difference is that Gong Tieshan has been given a real position and has soldiers under his command, while Yan Liqiang has no soldiers. But how old is Gong Tieshan, and how old is Yan Liqiang now? Moreover, Yan Liqiang is also an officer of the Imperial Cavalry and Infantry Division, so their identities are different.
Lu Pein had always felt that Yan Liqiang was no ordinary person and that he would achieve something wherever he went. However, he had not expected that in just a few short months, Yan Liqiang's experience had already surpassed what many people would be able to achieve in their entire lives.
"If your father knew that you were an officer in the Imperial Capital, and a lieutenant of the Eagle, he would be very happy. If the old man knew, he would also be very happy. He would probably praise you a lot..."
"Haha, I was just lucky and made a small contribution on the road. Thanks to Lord Sun's support and care..."
Lu Pei'en certainly didn't know the reasons why he was awarded the rank of Yingyang Captain, and Yan Liqiang didn't want to show off in front of Lu Pei'en, so he just spoke lightly.
Just as Lu Paien was about to say something, he heard a commotion from the people near the Life and Death Stage. Many people shouted, "Here they come, here they come..." In the midst of the commotion, two people came straight towards here from the streets on the east and west sides of the Life and Death Stage.
Yan Liqiang also saw Liang Yijie, who was dressed in black and holding a long sword. Walking with Liang Yijie were seven young people, five men and two women, who were carrying knives and swords. They seemed to be Liang Yijie's friends, and they came here today to cheer for Liang Yijie.
"Li Qiang, if you have time, please come to Ganzhou Guild Hall. I have been staying in the guild hall these days and will not leave the capital in the short term..."
"Okay, Sixth Brother, you go ahead and do your thing. I'll come to Ganzhou Guild Hall to find you another day!" Yan Liqiang nodded.
After looking at Liang Yiji again and saying a few words to Yan Liqiang, Lu Pein left and no longer stood with Yan Liqiang to watch the fight. After all, in such an occasion, it was not appropriate for Lu Pein to get too close to Liang Yiji.
Seeing Lu Pein leave, Yan Liqiang walked through the crowd and ran directly towards Liang Yiji.
"Brother Liang..."
"Li Qiang!" Seeing Yan Liqiang appear, Liang Yijie smiled. He patted Yan Liqiang on the shoulder and said to the people walking with him, "This is the brother Li Qiang I told you about. He is ambitious and responsible. Don't look at his young age, but he is very capable!"
Liang Yijie's evaluation of Yan Liqiang can be regarded as praise. After hearing Liang Yijie's introduction, the seven young men stared at Yan Liqiang's face at the same time, as if there were flowers on Yan Liqiang's face...
(End of this chapter)