A heavy rain along the two rivers was not as good as the blue sky in the north, but it became even more stuffy and hotter.

The Jiangbei garrison was a real miscellaneous army. It was only a year under General Zhong and was already very good. If the enemy camp that Gu Yun and the others had such qualities, they would probably not be so easily turned upside down by them.

Gu Yun and Zhong Chan walked side by side with their horses. No one was wearing armor and no one thought they were walking slowly.

"I haven't been idle all these years," Gu Yun said, "I didn't know if I chatted with my master last time. "

Marquis Anding called his master privately, and Zhong Chan was not polite, and she felt unchanged without changing her face and replied: "The little marquis is becoming more and more steady. If the old marquis is still alive, I will probably be able to see that you have achieved today's achievements..."

Gu Yun continued: "I'm beaten to death."

Zhong Chan was stunned, and a stingy smile appeared on her face as if she was carved by a knife: "There is no need to underestimate herself."

The river wind comes from the south, and there is a little water vapor in the sky, making people feel wet around. Gu Yun brushes away his untied hair and looks towards the south bank without saying a word. Thinking of the deserted village and white bones that he has witnessed with his own eyes, the smile on his face gradually dimmed.

Zhong Chan looked along his gaze and reached out to pat Gu Yun on the shoulder: "It is difficult to summarize the matter of aura. Don't say that we are mortals, even saints can't go against the world. I rely on my old age to say something that is ruthless. For the sake of the present, don't say it is the old marquis. Even your grandfather, Emperor Wu, may not be of any benefit. Let's do our best to do our best, and leave our destiny, and have a clear conscience."

Gu Yun was stunned. His teacher was really familiar with military books and both civil and military. When he taught him, he was really unkind. Unexpectedly, he wandered around the world over the years and became much more open-minded.

Zhong Chan: "We are not afraid of wars on land. The main naval army is still a breath - look at the Westerners, either by sea or by river. They also know this. How to fight water wars these days? I have some experience, but I am not very mature. You won't leave these days. Let's make a good decision when you have time."

Gu Yun nodded: "I know, our sea dragon is not good either. This time, he happened to have a Western dragon. He turned around and asked Ge Chen to take it back to Beijing to see what Lingshu Yuan had to think."

Zhong Chan sighed: "Soldiers can be trained, but I really can't help you, and you young people can only deal with it as much as possible."

Gu Yun's eyes moved, and he vaguely knew who General Zhong wanted to tell him.

Sure enough, the next moment, Zhong Chan said: "The King of Yan stayed by my side for a few years when he was a boy."

Gu Yun: "Yes, I know, I'm disturbing Master."

Zhong Chan: "Then do you know that Linyuan Wooden Card is in his hands?"

Gu Yun paused, wanted to say "I don't know", but felt a little guilty, so he had to tell the truth: "He didn't mention it to me, but he probably had some speculations... I think if it weren't for Linyuan Pavilion, Du Caishen and others would have supported him so smoothly."

Zhong Chan said "hmm" and said again: "When King Yan was young, he was a young man with a pride. He was calm and stubborn, but he was not a person who just pity himself and admired himself. He knew that kindness was good and knew that kindness was first - much better than when you were a child."

Gu Yun: "..."

Zhong Chan glanced at him, narrowed her eyes, and showed a faint smile, which was fleeting: "But when I look at it like this, it is not a good thing for a young man to be frivolous. He is so precocious that he is contrary to human nature. It must be because he suffered too much when he was young - the barbarian witch. I also heard from the girl of the Chen family, what are you going to do?"

Gu Yun did not answer quickly and pondered for a moment.

Zhong Chan said, "It's not his personal will to be tangled with Ur bones. Sometimes I think that my many doubts about him are actually not fair. If he is just an ordinary person from an ordinary family, I shouldn't say anything, but he is not. He is connected with the country's destiny - Zixi. Now a king of goose in the court has a touch of his whole body, and he cannot do without him, and he cannot rely entirely on him. Do you understand?"

Gu Yun probably understood what General Zhong meant - keep a move yourself and don't let King Yan have too much power. If necessary, try every means to use the military's strength to control him, and retreat if you should.

But Gu Yun did not answer this and just said, "I will look at him, Master, don't worry."

Zhong Chan frowned: "I know he grew up with you since he was a child and has a deep affection, but how long can you watch him? The head of the Chen family is that girl, who is only at this age. In ten or eight years, you may not be able to count on her. Can the Yanwang's magical intelligence last for so long?"

"I will keep him awake for one day," Gu Yun said, "Even if he really loses control one day, I can deal with it. Tens of thousands of Xuan Iron Camps are still guarding the national gates in the northwest, so he will not let him do anything."

Zhong Chan was slightly stunned. For a moment, he felt that he could hear the different meaning in Gu Yun's voice.

Just when the two of them were worried behind their backs, Changgeng and Xu Ling brought the twenty personal guards assigned by Gu Yun to Yangzhou, Jiangbei. It was really hard for them to pretend to be refugees, so they pretended to be merchants, saying that they were the shopkeepers of a pawnshop in Lin'an Prefecture under Du Caishen. They were forced to move to Jiangbei because of war and had nothing to do. This time, the Chamber of Commerce asked the emperor to build a factory along the canal to settle refugees. Although the court had not approved it yet, it was probably clear that it was so he ordered him to go north for a preliminary investigation.

The name of Lin'an pawnshop and the identity and age of the shopkeeper are just right in line with Chang Geng. Du Wanquan had already arranged it. Even if someone was interested in checking, he could not find any flaws. The story was made up seamlessly and he came to Yangzhou in a swagger.

In any case, Du Caishen is now the God of Wealth across the country, and he was deliberately given by Chang Geng. A note at the Chamber of Commerce could go directly to the Military Affairs Office. He looked like a great royal merchant style, much better than local officials. Du Caishen's people and local government officials could meet each other in a reasonable manner. Even if Yang Ronggui, the Lu family, actually did not deal with Du Wanquan, had to do the skill in the face and held a banquet at Feixiang Pavilion to invite Chang Geng and the others.

Since the invasion of foreigners and the turmoil of the whole country, the palace banquets during the New Year have been greatly reduced. Qi Yuanlou has not been able to stand up again since it fell down. Xu Ling feels that he has not seen such a place of luxury and wealth in a long time. "Flying Evil Pavilion" is famous here, and it is also called "Xiao Qi Yuanlou". Although it is not as grand as Zhaixingtai and Yunmeng Grand View back then, it is exquisite and extravagant.

It has been a long time since the capital was forbidden to have fun, but the sky is high and the emperor is far away. No one cares at all. The sound of singing "Yiyiyaya" in the flying attic can be heard across the street, and there are red men and green women in the middle of the street.

Xu Ling was shocked and said to Changgeng in amazement: "Wang... the shopkeeper, is there such a grand style in your mansion?"

Chang Geng shook his head and smiled, "Where is it? It's just food and clothing. The one who has some money in my family has used to subsidize a group of orphans and widows. He doesn't know what to do. I think he has to sell his ancestral home another day."

Xu Ling was stunned for a moment before he realized that what he was talking about was not the vacant Yanwang Mansion, but the Anding Hou Mansion, which "subsidized orphans and widows", probably for the casualties and injuries. When there was no war in the past few years, the treasury was in difficulty, and the emperor intended to reduce military expenditures. The pension was reduced repeatedly. I don’t know how many times he had to deal with the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of War. Those people always delayed the delay, and if they could shirk responsibility, they could shirk responsibility. In this way, there were still times when they couldn’t come out. It was okay for Anding Hou to come to ask for it personally. However, Gu Yun may have to go back to Beijing every few years, and it was always too late. I think he would have to subsidize himself.

He was so negligent in normal times. Now that he was fighting, the emperor said with a golden word, "All supplies from all over the country should be the first place for the troops stationed in various places." However, he put out the people... I believe that if the lost land can be recovered in a few years, the rest of the city will still have to rely on repairing clothes under the lamp to maintain their family use.

Xu Ling felt more and more confused about what it felt.

Chang Geng whispered to him: "We two paupers may show their fear in the future. It doesn't matter. They just want us to show their fear and jokes, so I have also prepared a joke to wait for it."

Xu Ling decided to follow the leader of Yanwang and horses at this time. He didn't say anything when he heard this, and followed Changgeng in with ambition to clear the country.

This banquet was invited in the name of Yang Ronggui.

Yang Ronggui - the brother-in-law of the Minister Lu, named Liangjiang Governor, sounds very powerful. In fact, in this extraordinary period, there is not much power. First of all, Jiangnan is not under his control. The troops in Jiangbei are self-government, and most of the Huainan generation are not under his control. The area under his jurisdiction is just a little place near Yangzhou Prefecture. It was promptly raised to use high-level officials to manage and coordinate refugees from all directions and stabilize the front line and back. If they are effective and recover lost territories in the future, with Yang Ronggui's contribution, one of the eight governors will definitely be able to do it for a long time and truly.

Unfortunately, people are not satisfied with the elephant. Yang Ronggui has been dissatisfied with the current situation in Jiangbei since he took office. After many drunken times, he complained to his confidant that he was in the name of governor, but in fact he was just a mere prefect.

However, even though Governor Yang was full of his head, his arrogance remained unabashed. In addition, the Lu family behind him was born to be incompatible with the upstarts in the court who were supported by Du Wanquan. Naturally, he would not come to see a few merchants in person. He only sent a few idle and slick official officials of Yangzhou Prefecture to accompany him. During the meal, the Yangzhou Prefecture prefecture showed his face in a condescending manner. When he was not sitting awkward, he said something. Before he could finish his words, a follower came in and said something in his ear. Zheng Kun, the prefect of Yangzhou, suddenly changed his face and stood up and left.

Xu Ling's pseudonym Zhang Dafu was born with a pale face. He looked particularly honest when he drank. He pretended to be a little drunk. He inquired intentionally or unintentionally: "Hey, I only have three rounds of wine, why is Lord Zheng leaving?"

Someone next to him smiled and said, "Brother Zhang doesn't know anything. Governor Yang originally wanted to meet him in person, but you were unfortunately here. I heard that person..."

He reached out his hand and gestured to flap his wings with a geese, and whispered: "It just happened that he had arrived in Yangzhou Prefecture today. Governor Yang brought a group of adults to pick him up in person."

Xu Ling thought he had misunderstood and said shockedly: "Who?"

"Why, Brother Zhang doesn't know?" The accompanying guest drank too much, his tongue was not very sloppy, and he kept talking, "King Yan, Prince Yan, that's... the emperor's younger brother today! I really don't want to mention this. A while ago, a troublemaker complained about it and went to the capital. The emperor really took it as a matter of fact and sent King Yan down. That person is a great ancestor. If he doesn't serve him, he will be beheaded and displayed to the public if we don't do it well."

As he said that, the man shook his head and added: "We are innocent. We are not afraid of being slanted by the shadows. He can check it casually, haha... It's just that Lord Yang and the others are accompanying the whole process, which is too hard."

Before Xu Ling finished listening, his eyes turned to Chang Geng during the meal.

The real King of Yan is here, who did Yang Ronggui and the others pick up?

Yan Wang smiled gently at him [Yanyu Hongchen Novels], and took a crystal dumpling without hesitation and threw it into his mouth. It was useless not to eat it.

First he broke into the enemy formation, and then he became a living person. Fortunately, although Lord Xu was a scholar, he would be flexible and organic. Otherwise, he would be scared to death by King Yan.

After eating a meal that was unwilling to be accustomed to the host and the host, Xu Ling sent a few dancers who had been pestering him and Yan Wang, hurried back to the inn, and confirmed that there was no one on both sides, then closed the door and asked in a low voice: "Prince, why is there another one..."

Chang Geng smiled and said, "Governor Yang has many eyes and ears, so he must know when the imperial envoy will leave Beijing. If he doesn't see him, wouldn't he be suspicious?"

Xu Ling thought about it, but was still worried and said, "Then Yang Ronggui has seen the prince. What if there is a flaw?"

"I have only met one or two times, but I haven't spoken within a hundred steps. I'm not that familiar with me. My friend has some tricks. If you can't dress up well, it's still reliable to dress up for me. Don't worry. Go and rest immediately, we have arrangements for the evening."

When Xu Ling heard this, he must have been visiting the refugee camp at night. He was so energetic that he immediately became energetic.

At the middle of the night, the two men quietly left the city with two Xuantie Guards and headed straight to the refugee camp in the suburbs. The so-called refugee camp is actually several shacks that host refugees outside the suburbs. It is now a hot summer and it is not cold to live in the open air. There is a group of soldiers guarding the city nearby who are not allowed to cause trouble. There are still a few big pots on the street. It must be the place where you can usually hold porridge and receive meals.

At the third update in the middle of the night, the refugee camp was quiet, and a personal guard from the Xuan Iron Camp sneaked in first, with extremely light steps, and even the stray cat sleeping under the tree was not alarmed.

Xu Ling whispered: "Your Majesty, something is wrong. Where there is an epidemic, there are usually lime signs, and herbal soup will also be sprinkled on the ground. Why shouldn't it be quiet?"

Chang Geng's expression remained unchanged: "Since Yang Ronggui knew that we were here, he would not be completely unprepared, just watch it."

He finished speaking, and the Xuantie Guard who had just entered slid out like a black shadow: "Prince, there are only about 30 people living in this refugee camp, most of which are young and middle-aged men and women, and there is no sign of an epidemic."

"There are 100,000 refugees in Jiangbei, and there are only 30 refugees outside Yangzhou City?" Xu Ling sneered, "Yang Ronggui is too fooled by people. Are the people living inside all the same, looking carefree and full of food and clothing? I think they are mostly fake refugees hired."

The guard asked, "Prince, what should I do?"

"A blind eye is not a solution," Chang Geng whispered, "First find a way to contact Master Leran, let your brothers wander around the neighborhood these two days to see if there are any clues. There is no airtight wall in the world. I don't believe that Yang Ronggui can cover the sky with one hand."

That night, a fast horse left Yangzhou City and went north to Beijing with a secret letter, informing the ambitious people in Beijing that the Yan Wang was already in Huzhong.

At the same time, local city defense officers and soldiers in the Jiangbei area received dispatch from the Governor of Liangjiang overnight, came in casual clothes, and secretly increased troops to Yangzhou Prefecture. The entire Yangzhou Prefecture was still singing and dancing, but it seemed that it was loose on the outside and tight on the inside.

The poisonous snakes in the capital were waiting for a blow to kill, and were lurking patiently, and were very quiet. Except for the old master of the Shen family, nothing seemed to have happened.

Mr. Shen was bedridden for several days, and the imperial doctor came in and out like a flowing stream. Even the miracle doctor of the Chen family came to the door in person. Seeing that it was not good, the servants of the Chen Mansion went to the coffin shop several times, as if they were preparing for their funeral. It was not easy for the third wife to talk about marriage at this time, so the marriage was left unresolved.

Chen Yi took a leave to take care of his father and stayed in the door and refused to see the guests.

At dusk that day, Miss Chen, who came to Chenfu Dianmao every day, took a car away as usual, and did not attract the attention of those who were secretly following. When she arrived at the secluded courtyard where Miss Chen settled in the capital, the car door opened, but a string of piano sounds floated out from it, and a man was Chen Yi himself, who should have fulfilled his filial piety to the head of the bed.

Chen Yike politely bowed to the person in the car and said, "Thank you Miss Chen."

Chen Qingxu put a piano on his knees and bowed, saying, "General, be careful. If there is any order, just give me orders."

Chen Yi looked at her more. He didn't know about Linyuan Pavilion. He only said that this girl had no official position, no power or power. However, she was an ordinary child in the world who was willing to sleep in the open and eat sand all the way with them in the army and responded to all requests. She was really grateful and said seriously: "Miss Chen is a noble and righteous man, and I really admire her great kindness, and I don't thank her."

Chen Qingxu seemed to smile—she didn't smile clearly, and she was not angry. The worldly favors and humiliations seemed to be unable to shake her. A string of piano sounds came out from her fingertips.
Chapter completed!