Frontier Army Warrior

Chapter 1273 Embargoed Goods

Shen Tu Rui's attention was diverted, and he quickly stepped forward and looked down at the map.

“We can just take the usual route. Hongsheng has already paid respects to all the mountains along the way.”

"No, this time we need to be wary of the Zhenxi Army and cannot be careless."

Shen Tu Rui looked up in surprise.

"Chief镖师, the Zhenxi Army is not to be fooled. What kind of escort are we on this time?"

"The obvious dart is in front, the hidden dart is behind."

Are they all hard-boiled darts?

Pang Jisheng nodded without saying anything.

"Who should we send this time?"

Pang Jisheng narrowed his eyes and pondered for a moment.

"I think the three Lin brothers are quite good."

"But they are stubborn and difficult to manage."

"As long as the money is right and they're praised a bit, I believe they'll definitely work hard for us."

Pang Jisheng said confidently.

The three Lin brothers had just enjoyed one good day.

During the meal, we were seated at the front, and the bedding was changed to softer, newer sheets that looked about 70-80% new.

The key point is that someone actually came to give them money secretly.

Although the amounts were small, ranging from thirty or fifty coins to a few small pieces of loose silver, the attitude was respectful and humble.

They were all men of the underworld, and it was truly commendable that they treated the three brothers with such courtesy.

Just as the three were enjoying their time together, Pang Zhongliang, the steward of Hongsheng Escort Agency, came to invite them to see the chief escort.

In an exquisite hall within the second courtyard of the security escort agency, Chief Escort Pang Jisheng stood at the entrance, smiling as he awaited the arrival of the three.

For the head镖师 (chief镖师) of Hongsheng镖局 (Hongsheng Escort Agency) to be personally greeted at the door was a great honor, and even the steward Pang Zhongliang was astonished and stared wide-eyed.

"Hahaha, what a majestic man! Just one step from you, Lin Da, and all those scoundrels in the martial world will flee in terror! Hahaha..."

Pang Jisheng stood with one hand behind his back and stroked his beard with the other, laughing loudly.

Lin Feng and the other two bowed in greeting.

"Greetings, Chief Escort."

"Okay, okay, let's talk inside."

The three followed them into the house and sat down on the chairs that had already been set out.

A maidservant brought tea.

Pang Jisheng glanced at the three of them and nodded.

“The three of you have just joined Hongsheng, and your legendary stories have already spread far and wide. This is a testament to your abilities. As long as you are talented, you will not be buried in Hongsheng.”

As he spoke, he picked up three waist tokens from the table.

"This is the waist badge of the head镖师 (bodyguard/escort) of our Hongsheng镖局 (escort agency). In my opinion, the three of you are well capable of undertaking this important task."

The steward, Pang Zhongliang, took the waist token from the chief镖头 (chief镖头 is a term used in Chinese martial arts to describe a bodyguard or镖师), his hands trembling slightly.

These three haven't even been at the escort agency for three days, and they're already the head escorts?

He turned around, held the waist token in both hands, and presented it to Lin Feng and the others.

Lin Feng took a waist token, examined it in his hand, and smiled.

"Thank you for your high regard, Chief Escort. Do you have a large shipment to transport?"

Pang Jisheng clapped his hands: "I was right, this brain is really sharp."

He glanced at the three of them and pondered for a moment.

"This is a batch of grain that is to be transported to the capital of Taisho. As you know, the world is in chaos now, and bandits are rampant. Grain is a scarce commodity, and everyone who sees it will be envious."

Lin Feng frowned and said, "Grain is an embargoed commodity. How are we going to explain this to the Zhenxi Army?"

Pang Jisheng shook his head: "You don't need to worry about that. All the connections have been made. You just need to guard against the bandits on each mountain."

He felt a little strange. Logically speaking, among the three brothers in front of him, Lin Da should be the leader.

Why is it always Lin San who speaks?

"Chief镖师, I've heard that escorting goods is 30% martial arts and 70% personal connections. Are we going to make a move this time?"

It was Lin Feng who spoke first.

Pang Jisheng laughed and said, "I didn't expect you to be so familiar with the escort business. It seems my worries were unnecessary. This time, the escort will be led by the deputy chief escort, Shang Keshen. He is well-connected and has visited the local strongholds many times. It is indeed a favor. However, grain is a coveted treasure. Sending you three brothers is a backup plan."

Lin Feng then nodded to indicate that he understood.

Seeing that they had no more questions, Pang Jisheng waved his hand.

"Your lodgings have also been changed. As the head of Hongsheng Escort Agency, you will receive five taels of silver per month and each will lead five escorts. Once you've finished packing tonight, we'll set off first thing tomorrow morning."

The three were taken aback, not expecting them to leave in such a hurry.

Moreover, if they are tasked with escorting contraband right from the start, and the Zhenxi Army discovers this, things could get very complicated.

The three returned to their residence, and this time the housekeeper led them to a row of houses on the left side of the front yard, near the front hall.

The houses and facilities here have been significantly upgraded, and the bedding has been replaced with brand new ones that feel soft and warm to the touch.

After the butler left, the three of them immediately huddled together.

"Boss, do they dare to transport grain into Taisho?"

As the Zhenxi Army's positions expanded, the vast southern territory of Dazong could not produce a single grain of food and could only obtain provisions from the eight prefectures of Zhenxi, whose food supplies were still being urgently transported.

At this time, grain from Jingnan Prefecture was to be transported to Taisho.

Isn't this tantamount to rebellion?

Ye Liangcai looked puzzled.

Lin Feng touched his nose: "The Zhenxi Army isn't that easy to fool, is it?"

There's definitely something wrong here.

Qiao Jushan said in a muffled voice.

Ye Liangcai's eyes lit up: "Boss, are they testing us?"

Lin Feng waved his hand: "There's no use in guessing. Let's wait and see what happens tomorrow. Let's all be smart."

It was already dinnertime. After tidying up, the three of them went out together to the dining hall.

As soon as they stepped out, a young boy dressed as a servant ran over.

"Esteemed镖师, are you going to dinner? Please follow me this way."

Upon hearing this, the three realized that as their status improved, the place where they ate had also changed.

Indeed, the canteen in front of us was brightly lit, and the aroma of food filled the room.

Lin Feng could smell the unique aroma of meat.

The long table was transformed into an eight-person table, with four or five people per table, and it didn't feel crowded at all.

They also saw several bodyguards participating in the assessment, including the woman named Sister Hu. These were all mid-level or higher members of Hongsheng Escort Agency.

Lin Feng and his two companions stood at the entrance, displaying their waist badges.

Then I found an empty octagonal table and sat down.

Immediately, a waiter ran over and asked them what they wanted to eat, whether they had any dietary restrictions, etc.

The service level is comparable to that of restaurants in the city.

Ye Liangcai chuckled, "Hey, this Hongsheng Escort Agency is really something. Just because I'm the head of the escort agency, I feel like I'm the boss."

As the three were chatting and laughing, Sister Hu came over and looked at the three brothers with a surprised expression.

"Hey, how did you guys get here?"

Ye Liangcai held up the waist token in his hand and waved it.

"See that? They got in with this thing."

"what?"

Sister Hu stood there, stunned.

These three lads in front of me, they haven't been with the escort agency for more than three days, have they?

How did he become the head镖师 (bodyguard/escort)?

So this means they're on equal footing with me?

However, seeing that the waist token in Ye Liangcai's hand was genuine, he immediately shifted his gaze to Lin Feng.

"Hey, Lin San, when you kicked Hun Shanbao over, did you hit him with a table or kick him down while he was in mid-air?"

Lin Feng frowned: "A mixed-race leopard?"

"Hey, it's Meng Yanlong, the head of the bodyguards."

Ye Liangcai interjected, "Is he also a镖头 (bodyguard/escort)? Why isn't he eating here?"

"What kind of head镖师 (bodyguard/escort)? He earned his position through his own efforts. He's a ruthless and unruly guy. Even the镖师 (bodyguards/escorts) and 趟子手 (escorts/porters) are afraid of him. With his character, he's far from being a head镖师."

Sister Hu looked disdainful.