Chapter 1: These days, who doesn't have a side hustle!

The year 1043 AD!

The third year of the Qingli era, Miao Prefecture.

Outside the window, the rain goes drip-drop, falling for three days and three nights,

Just like the you I love most, not picking up the phone for three days and three nights.

On the bustling street,

A youth of about twenty is squatting in a corner, listening to the song that suddenly surfaced in his mind, his face full of bewilderment.

"This shouldn't be! I had it all planned out. Brother Crow was going to teach me how to use a shotgun, Ye Guohuan was going to teach me how to control an AK? Failure was impossible!"

Rubbing his chin, Zhang Cheng is lost in confusion.

Three months ago, through the news, he keenly sensed a business opportunity: "zero-dollar shopping"!

For this, Zhang Cheng didn't hesitate to cross the ocean to the Land of the Free, wanting to grow big and strong.

But before his business could even open, he felt his approach was outdated.

Because zero-dollar shopping was just the most low-class kind of "business."

So, upholding the philosophy that the bold die of gluttony while the timid die of hunger, he, Zhang Mou, changed professions.

That very night, he cast the moon blocks and received Mazu's permission!

Then he got an AK and a shotgun, planning to grow big and strong and create new glory!

But Zhang Cheng had calculated every detail, except for one thing: when crossing the street, you have to look left first!

"Clink!"

Scattered copper coins spilled into the bowl, making a crisp sound.

Raising his head, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but say, "Uh, sorry, I'm not a beggar!"

"Huh?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng in confusion, a passing youth carrying a pack asked curiously, "If you're not a beggar, why are you squatting here?"

"Me?"

Hearing the youth's words, Zhang Cheng quickly turned his head, but after seeing that the surroundings were full of ragged beggars, his mouth twitched immediately: "Fine, I... I am a beggar!"

"Tch!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng with disdain, the youth swaggered away.

But watching the other's back, Zhang Cheng looked down at the few copper coins in the bowl and said, "A man born between heaven and earth, how can he live long under others! If I hadn't forgotten to look for cars while crossing the street in Florida, would I be squatting here?"

Saying this angrily, Zhang Cheng backhanded the few copper coins into his pocket.

But after the rant, Zhang Cheng rubbed his head: "No, where the hell did this bring me? Is this still Florida?"

【System activated!】

【Collection mission started!】

【Commissioned mission released: Recover the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun!】

【Initial mission incentive: Muscle-Tearing and Bone-Dislocating Hand!】

【Temporary exchange mall opened: Only provides daily necessities, requires silver!】

【Starting playback of Northern Song history.】

After a long while, Zhang Cheng slowly woke from his bewilderment.

When a transparent screen appeared before his eyes, he immediately opened his mouth wide in shock.

Because isn't this nonsense? He was already prepared to be a fierce bandit in Florida, and in the blink of an eye, the system sent him here to recover the "Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun."

Besides, are those Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun something you can just recover because you say so?

Do you really think the Liao Kingdom is a sticky rice ball? Anyone can go up and take a bite?

The Royal Iron Forest Army and the Pi Shi Army are right there; go ahead, they'll spin your skull right off!

"But I heard that Empress Dowager Xiao in history was very beautiful. I wonder if it's true?"

Raising his head, Zhang Cheng's thoughts gradually drifted away.

But in the next second, he suddenly came to his senses: "Wait, the point isn't Empress Dowager Xiao! The point is, where the hell am I!"

Thinking of this, Zhang Cheng immediately stood up and quickly chased after the young man who had just given him money.

"Fellow Daoist, please stay your step!"

Calling out loudly, Zhang Cheng skillfully used that "famous quote"!

"What the hell?"

Turning his head, the youth looked at Zhang Cheng and subconsciously gripped the long sword on his back.

Because he always felt that this phrase, called out from behind, would put him in danger!

"Hey, on the street, what are you doing? You can't pull that out!"

Seeing the youth's action, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but soften his tone.

"Why are you calling me? Don't push your luck, I already gave you a few coins!"

Facing Zhang Cheng's inquiry, the youth immediately frowned, looking very unhappy.

"Everyone out and about is a friend! Don't you agree!"

Stepping forward to familiarly hook the youth's arm, Zhang Cheng carefully examined the other, looking more and more like someone.

"Don't talk nonsense, I don't even know you!"

Shaking off Zhang Cheng's hand, the youth immediately refused.

"It doesn't matter if you don't know me, as long as I know you, right, Situ Yaozu!"

Looking at Situ Yaozu with a face full of smiles, Zhang Cheng looked at the other's appearance and immediately laughed.

【Record of Jianghu Sword Debates!】

"No, you really know me?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng in shock, Situ Yaozu hurriedly felt his clothes, and finally seeing that all his things were there, he said with a vigilant face: "Who are you?"

"My name is Zhang Cheng, Zhang Xinzhi! Your second aunt's cousin's third aunt's eldest cousin..."

Looking at Situ Yaozu earnestly, Zhang Cheng immediately explained.

"What the hell?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng in disbelief, Situ Yaozu was almost confused by this string of tongue twisters.

"Just call me cousin, the rest isn't important!"

Seeing Situ Yaozu's confused look, Zhang Cheng immediately laughed.

"Cou-cousin?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng in confusion, Situ Yaozu widened his eyes, his face full of astonishment.

"Hey, that's right, cousin! You're really sensible!"

Looking at Situ Yaozu with a face full of smiles, Zhang Cheng immediately laughed.

But looking at Zhang Cheng, Situ Yaozu took half a step back: "Do you think I'm stupid? You say you're my cousin, and I'll believe you?"

"Cousin, you studied under the Beiqing Sect! And you were a constable, this is something only family knows!"

Looking at Situ Yaozu with a serious face, Zhang Cheng immediately explained.

"You really are my cousin?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng in shock, Situ Yaozu was completely stunned.

Because he studied under the Beiqing Sect, not many people really knew that!

Could it be that his father really told other relatives?

When Situ Yaozu thought of this, he hurriedly asked: "Then cousin, why were you squatting there just now!"

"That's a long story..."

Looking at Situ Yaozu with deep emotion, Zhang Cheng felt cold sweat dripping down his back.

Fortunately, he, Zhang Mou, is "honest" in this life, otherwise, as long as he showed a flaw, Situ Yaozu would definitely stab him!

Never underestimate the "simple folk customs" of the Northern Song Dynasty; Sun Sanniang and Zhang Qing ran a "black shop"!

It's the Great Song imperial court that can't be fought, not the common people!

Otherwise, who do you think was causing the "rebellions" that lasted from the founding of the Song Dynasty to its end!

Situ Yaozu being able to descend the mountain from the Beiqing Sect proves that if this kid started fighting, Zhang Cheng would definitely not be his match!

Zhang Cheng: Give me an AK, then get me a shotgun, and I'll let you know what it means to be a grandmaster! What it means to have a gun that's fast and accurate within seven steps!

"Cousin, you could actually make it a short story!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Situ Yaozu's eyes flashed with "clear stupidity"!

Looking at Situ Yaozu who had just come down the mountain, Zhang Cheng's mouth couldn't help but twitch.

No wonder this kid failed the "imperial examination" in Bianjing; it turns out he hadn't stepped into society yet. No wonder he got "poisoned" by a beating!

"Went out, got robbed, and then ended up here!"

Pointing at the blue bricks under his feet, what Zhang Cheng meant was that he was a fierce bandit in Florida and then got hit by a car...

But Situ Yaozu's understanding was that his cousin went out, encountered robbers, and then ran here to be a beggar!

After a long silence, Situ Yaozu patted Zhang Cheng's shoulder: "Cousin, you've suffered!"

"It's nothing, since I'm here, what else can I do!"

Shrugging his shoulders, Zhang Cheng looked very helpless.

After all, his attitude toward life is to accept things as they come!

And even if he wanted to go back, it would be impossible!

Since the system released the mission, it had completely lost contact, and besides being able to see his own physique, he couldn't do anything!

【Name: Zhang Cheng】

【Gender: Male】

【Physique: 3】

【Agility: 4】

【Adult attribute: Limit is 5】

【Mastered skills: Muscle-Tearing and Bone-Dislocating Hand (Mastered), Firearms (Introductory)!】

【"Introductory, Mastered, Proficient, Master, Divine Skill."】

Hmm, a very good system panel, so concise it makes him feel like a loser!

Zhang Cheng: Don't I have any face? Ah, don't I have any face?

But just as Zhang Cheng was silent, he saw an "Observe" option.

When he curiously clicked it, Situ Yaozu's information appeared before his eyes!

【Name: Situ Yaozu!】

【Physique: 4】

【Agility: 5】

【Mastered skills: Beiqing Sword Technique (Proficient), Horsemanship (Mastered), Command (Mastered)】

"Cousin, what's wrong? Did you think of something sad?"

Asking Zhang Cheng, Situ Yaozu asked curiously.

"Cousin, seeing you, cousin is really too happy!"

Looking at Situ Yaozu, Zhang Cheng was almost crying.

Because he originally thought Situ Yaozu was just a little stronger than him, but he didn't expect the other to be three or four stories higher than him!

"It's okay, cousin, let's go to the capital together to take the imperial exam, and in the future, we will definitely bring honor to our ancestors!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng earnestly, Situ Yaozu's face was full of expectations for the future.

But hearing Situ Yaozu say this, Zhang Cheng's mouth twitched.

In the Song Dynasty, how should I put it? Of all pursuits, studying is the highest!

In terms of culture, the Song Dynasty is indeed brilliant, but in terms of military power, forget it; talking about it is just tears!

Great Song, Great Song, so cowardly, so giving!

Facing foreign tribes, what is the Great Song's unified approach? You have a wolf-tooth club, I have a skull; if I can't beat you, I'll pay you money; if I can beat you, I'll pay even more!

Counting through all the dynasties, the only one that pays money even after winning is this unique Great Song.

Great Song: Shut your mouth, or I'll send troops to mess with you immediately!

Zhang Cheng: Heh, he's anxious, he's anxious!

Walking side by side, Situ Yaozu and Zhang Cheng passed a bank.

But seeing Zhang Cheng standing still, Situ Yaozu asked curiously: "Cousin, why are you standing here?"

"Cousin wants to take a side job!"

Looking at the wealthy merchants coming and going, Zhang Cheng suddenly froze: "Wait, I've come to the Northern Song, doesn't that mean my side job can become a full-time position? Hehehe..."

"Cousin, why are you suddenly laughing so scarily?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng in fear, Situ Yaozu couldn't help but take two steps back.

"Cousin, I suddenly have a bold idea! Do you mind?"

Examining Situ Yaozu, Zhang Cheng suddenly discovered that he could grow big and strong again.

"Cousin, I mind very much!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng before him, Situ Yaozu turned to look at the bank and suddenly understood what he was going to do.

But he was very resistant to this kind of thing!

Because something big might happen!

"Cousin, believe me, I have a lot of experience with this kind of thing!"

Looking at Situ Yaozu earnestly, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but become serious.

Because if he hadn't forgotten to look for cars while crossing the street in Florida, he would already be a multi-millionaire!

Situ Yaozu: My cousin wants to rob a bank, what should I do? Waiting online, very urgent!

Zhang Cheng: ...

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