It was only more than 400 miles from Guilin Prefecture to Yongzhou Prefecture. Lei Tian and his group walked for three and a half days before they arrived.

Before, they set out from Guilin Prefecture, so they naturally took the land route; after all, the rebels were behind, and the water route was too slow. But if they didn't have the family of King Jingjiang, everyone would probably be able to reach Yongzhou Prefecture in one day and one night.

After arriving at Yongzhou Prefecture, Lei Tian Geng Hao and others were going to part with Mrs. Geng and her son. Zhang Fu, the general of Pinghan, had arranged a plan and sent someone to use a navy warship to pick up the family of Wang from the Jingjiang River and head north along the Xiangjiang River waterway; and ordered Lei Tian Geng Hao and his party to take the land route and ride fast horses along the official road to Changsha Prefecture.

At this time, Zhang Fu was in Changsha Prefecture.

On the Xiangjiang Wharf in Yongzhou City, a wheel boat from the government naval division has broken down.

It was a building ship without sails. There were six large water wheels on the left and right. Mules and horses and other livestock were used to drive water wheels in the cabin under the deck, and manpower could also be used. The deck was also equipped with firearms such as bowl guns, divine fire flying crows. In autumn and winter, the Xiangjiang River often has north winds. If you ride this kind of wheel boat, you don’t have to worry about the direction of the wind and can reach Changsha faster.

The young general Geng Hao came to the dock to see him farewell, and Lei Tian had to follow him.

Perhaps Mrs. Geng respected Geng Hao very much along the way, and said a lot of good things to General Geng. Geng Hao was also very attentive to the lady, and he said goodbye to the deck of the warship.

At this time, Geng Hao was repeatedly reminding the navy general: "The nobles who boarded the boat are the wife and prince of King Jingjiang. You must protect them with your heart and treat them with courtesy. You cannot let the wife and prince feel wronged."

Mrs. Geng also heard Geng Hao's words and was looking at him with a smile.

The navy general patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, the rebels have not arrived in Xiangjiang yet. This river is an extremely important channel in our Ming Dynasty. The water surface is very peaceful. It is much more comfortable to ride a large boat than riding a horse. Do you see the building at the stern? There are cabins on it, and living in it is like living in a wealthy family's home! There are all beds, tables and chairs, and there are bookshelfs inside. If you are tired of the scenery, you can sit on the boat and read books, which is so elegant."

After hearing this, Geng Hao felt relieved and said goodbye to his wife and others.

Mrs. Geng also knelt back and said, "General Geng, there will be a date later."

The person who saw him off left the deck, and the ship then set up an anchor and slowly left the dock. Geng Hao stood by the river for a long time, watching the warship go away.

Lei Tian came over with his horse and said, "The person is gone, and we must set off for Changsha Mansion today. The British Duke is now a popular figure in the imperial court, so we'd better not neglect him."

"Okay." Geng Hao nodded.

"General Geng, we are also destined to be. I have a saying that the lady is not an ordinary person." Lei Tian said.

Geng Hao frowned and said, "I am just respecting Mrs. Geng's etiquette and respecting the wise and humble. What does the Lei Ke want to do?"

Lei Tian smiled and waved his hand and said, "General Geng has also misunderstood! I mean Mrs. Geng is very thoughtful and not ordinary. She was very polite to us along the way, which can be called pleased; that's because she knew that we would report to the heavens and talk about Guilin Mansion and Jingjiang Prince's Mansion. Of course, she hoped that we would have good things when we mentioned them mother and son."

Geng Hao didn't say anything.

Lei Tian said again: "I have not dealt with people from the vassal prince's mansion. If something hadn't happened this time, those people in the vassal prince's mansion would not have looked at us at all."

After hearing this, Geng Hao refused to say anything and nodded slightly to deal with it.

Perhaps because Geng Hao did not surrender and led his troops to escort Lei Tian, ​​Lei Tian was extra close to Geng Hao and said a lot.

Lei Tian, ​​who had a pale face and thin skin, turned his head and said before the horse speed could run, "But then again, General Geng is really very popular with women. Do you know what kind of man do women treat?"

Although Geng Hao was a little embarrassed, he was obviously very interested and loved to listen. He immediately clasped his fists and said, "I hope to hear it carefully."

Lei Tian smiled and said, "Young and handsome young and handsome family background, and there is another one who has to believe in the words of a woman, and she is more likely to be merciless. Don't think that if there is a ritual of a husband and wife, a woman will have no means. My wife and concubine have made me gain a lot of knowledge."

Geng Hao looked modest and said, "I've been taught."

Lei Tian owed his body, and suddenly his expression became serious and he whispered: "Let's ride a horse along the post road to Changsha Mansion. I think we will arrive the day after tomorrow. When you meet the British Duke, you have to keep a god. The British Duke is also a very cunning person. Before, the veteran general, like Gu Cheng, was also cheated by the British Duke!

And I have a fate with General Geng, so I will not cheat you; and Yuan Siqing (Yuan Gong) in the court is much more reliable than the British Duke. If you keep my words in your heart, you must have a number."

Geng Hao thanked him seriously and said, "If there is anything, I will make a decision to discuss with Officer Lei Ke."

...The Changsha City of the Ming Dynasty is located on the east bank of the Xiangjiang River.

Geng Hao and his group changed horses and rested at the post station, and rushed all the way. Sure enough, they arrived at the boundary of Changsha Prefecture on the third day; then they changed boats across the Xiangjiang River and arrived at Changsha Prefecture City.

Zhang Fu, who was in the headquarters of the General Pinghan, soon sent someone to call them to meet him when he heard the news.

There were about a dozen people summoned. When everyone arrived at the lobby, they saw the seat above was empty. After a while, a general wearing armor came out of the hall and said, "The general is signing the room. Please ask General Geng to come in and report the matters. Please sit down and drink tea first."

Everyone bowed one after another, "As for orders."

Geng Hao, led by the general, entered the hall north of the lobby. After a while, he arrived at another yard and walked to the signing room. He stepped into the threshold and saw a man wearing a red silk robe and a beam-crowned man sitting behind the table.

The general who led the way said: "Report to the Grand Marshal, the man has arrived."

The sitting man raised his head and looked at Geng Hao with a sharp and captivating look. Geng Hao suddenly became nervous, as if there was some invisible pressure that made him feel uncomfortable.

This person should be the British Duke, Zhang Fu, the General of Pinghan, and the most powerful figure among the ministers of the Ming Dynasty at this time! However, he was so young, with black hair and beard, and looked like he was in his prime, and he might be in his thirties.

Zhang Fu did not say a word, and gently placed the brush on the inkstone, and the man stood up. He was tall and strong, standing with a long body, and his appearance was extremely imposing.

He waved his hand gently at the general, then turned his hand on his back, walked back and forth two steps around the table, and waited for the general to go out to cover the door.

Geng Hao hurriedly clasped his fists and said, "Last general Geng Hao, pay homage to the general!"

Without a word of nonsense, Zhang Fu spoke straight: "The career of Jiangyin Hou is over."

Geng Hao was stunned. When Zhang Fu's eyes were cast on his face, he hurriedly said: "Although the Marquis of Jiangyin is the father-in-law of the last general, the last general is loyal to the court..."

Zhang Fu immediately interrupted Geng Hao and said, "You were arrested and sent to the imperial prison. Wu Gao got you out. You married Wu Gao's stupid daughter again. Don't tell me, you really want to marry such a person; you just want to rely on the power of Jiangyin Hou?"

Geng Hao's face was hot, and he felt very embarrassed when he heard such direct and unpretentious words. But he had no way to refute Zhang Fu's words, because that was the truth.

Zhang Fuyu's tone was a little slower and he said kindly: "But now you have to find another way out. There is one thing, if you are willing to do it, I will guarantee you a meritorious service and promotion."

Geng Haopo couldn't help asking: "I hope the general will make it clear, what kind of thing?"

Zhang Fu walked to Geng Hao, and Geng Hao hurriedly bent down. Zhang Fu said in a deep voice: "I heard some rumors. Before Wu Gao surrendered to the rebellion of the king, he hinted to his subordinates, 'I will never surrender unless I am tied up to see the king of Han'!"

Geng Hao said carefully: "This seems to be something that Chen Yongsheng, the governor of Pingyuefu, did..."

"Wu Gao also learned it!" Zhang Fu said without saying anything, "This is my secret report, but I have no evidence. You are Wu Gao's son-in-law. If you are willing to destroy your relatives for the sake of justice and stand up to identify this matter, you will be able to expose Wu Gao's behavior of missing the military and national affairs."

Geng Hao said with some embarrassment: "After all, Marquis of Jiangyin is kind to the last one."

Zhang Fu said coldly: "He just wants to find a good husband for his stupid daughter. Why do you have a real man who has no wife? In the face of big troubles, you must not be vague. As an official of the Ming Dynasty, the country's private affairs, you must know which one is more important than that!"

Geng Hao was silent for a while and asked in a low voice: "If I promise the general to betray the Marquis of Jiangyin, will our Marquis of Geng's family be restored?"

Zhang Fu paused for a moment, but his face remained unchanged. He said seriously and solemnly: "Of course! Your grandfather made great contributions to the country. The people of the Geng family should have inherited the title of Changxing Hou."

Geng Hao had long heard of Zhang Fu's power. Not only was he a Duke, he had a heavy army, but his daughter was the emperor's concubine! If he could really help Zhang Fu and let Zhang Fu return it, it would not be impossible to restore the marquis?

Zhang Fu then said, "How is it a betrayal? Wu Gao had done those things, and I heard the secret report. Those old generals of Jianwen who could betray the old master must also betray the current emperor. What's so strange about it? General Geng just reported it based on the truth."

Geng Hao hesitated for a while, but in fact, his mind was blank at this moment and he couldn't think of anything.

Zhang Fu said again: "The Marquis of Changxing made great achievements throughout his life, and finally died in the battlefield and were covered with corpses. He is worthy of a lifetime. If you return to Beijing, you will divorce Wu Gao's daughter, so as not to embarrass Changxing Hou. Don't let Wu Gao drag down General Geng's bright future."

Geng Hao finally couldn't give up the hope he saw in front of him, and he couldn't put down his ambition in his heart, and nodded helplessly.

He thought to himself: Even a big man like the British Duke said that Wu Gao was just using me! Moreover, Wu Gao himself was stupid. He could not defeat 50,000 or 60,000 rebels with 100,000 troops, and even surrendered to the rebels after losing the battle. He was already done! It was not that I was like this.

Geng Hao said in a deep voice: "Master-in-law, don't forget to make a promise."

Zhang Fu was very alert. He was slightly stunned when he heard this. He seemed to understand something. He immediately said seriously: "Of course! I know that Marquis of Zhenyuan Gu Cheng talked bad things everywhere in the capital. But you go and ask him in person, can you really have a clear conscience if he has done anything?"
Chapter completed!