Yang Shouzhen, the envoy of Wuding Jiedu, was seated in Xixiang County of Yangzhou, and the seat of Jinzhou was Xicheng County.

Wei Fufeng chose Jinzhou mainly out of strategic considerations.

First, Jinzhou had not been under the control of Wu Ding Jiedushi for a long time, so it was easy for him to lurk and seize power.

Second, Jinzhou is connected to Hanzhong and Kuizhou.

The communication between southern Sichuan and Chang'an can be reached through the Dajiang Waterway to Kuizhou, from Kuizhou to the north by land to Jinzhou, and from Jinzhou to Chang'an via Kugu Road or Wuguan Road.

In addition, there is the Qin-Ba Ancient Trail, which passes through Kaizhou in Bazhong and crosses Daba Mountain to reach Jinzhou.

The Qinba Ancient Road is a shortcut to and from Bashu. It is difficult and dangerous, and is only suitable for the route of surprise soldiers.

Wei Fufeng was most interested in the strategic significance. If Yang Shouliang's army invaded southern Sichuan, he would send a surprise force to cross the Daba Mountain and lurk in Jinzhou, waiting for an opportunity to attack Yang Shouliang's Xingyuan Mansion in Hanzhong.

Third, Jinzhou is close to Chang'an, Jingzhao Prefecture, which allows Wei Fufeng to assess the situation and make correct decisions in a timely manner.

Therefore, Wei Fufeng decided to focus on Jinzhou.

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Dinner was porridge and pickles, and the porridge was divided into one large bowl, two small bowls, and three small bowls.

Wei Fufeng looked at the gruel. Although his life in southern Sichuan was scary and hard, he was able to eat well.

Wei Fufeng smiled mockingly to himself, raised his hand to hold the bowl of food, drank it all quickly, put down the bowl, and thought about whether he should go out for a meal. After eating a bowl of porridge, he would definitely feel hungry at night.

Suddenly a pair of white hands came over with a small bowl and poured half of the rice porridge in the small bowl into the large bowl.

Wei Fufeng stared at Mingyu unexpectedly, and Mingyu whispered shyly: "You don't need too many slaves."

Amber on the other side also stood up and poured half of the uneaten rice porridge into the large bowl.

Wei Fufeng turned his head and glanced at Hu Hu, then looked down at the dissatisfied big bowl. His heart felt warm and his nose felt sore. He nodded silently, picked up the bowl and ate in small bites.

Wei Fufeng did not go out to replenish food. After nightfall, the three of them crowded into the same bed. Mingyu was in the bed, Amber was in the middle, and Wei Fufeng was outside. He looked calm and comfortable, and had a good sleep peacefully.

The next day, Wei Fufeng took his two daughters out and went to a porridge shop for dinner, where they bought a bag of rice.

He asked the waiter to carry the rice and went to Chongyifang together. They met Hu Hu's relatives and made a contract of sale.

Amber's relatives are her grandparents, parents, uncle, and two younger brothers. She is originally from Yangzhou.

Amber's uncle had a broken leg. He was once a regiment training soldier. Perhaps because of his broken leg, he was kindly taken in by Qin Feihu.

Hu Hua's father was tall and thin, with sunken cheeks and could be considered skinny. When Wei Fufeng arrived, he bowed his head in silence. Hu Hu's grandfather only spoke in a humble manner.

Amber's mother was unkempt and silent, only looking at Amber from time to time.

Wei Fufeng looked at Hu Hu's father, smiled and asked, "Uncle, would you like to be a guard?"

Amber's father raised his head and then turned to look at his old father.

The old man shook his head and said: "My son is sick and cannot fight. He can only do menial work."

Wei Fufeng nodded and said: "Since Amber is destined to me, in the future as long as I have the ability, I will try my best to send rice over."

"How does this make it possible for the young master to do rough work? We can do it," the old man said hurriedly.

Wei Fufeng smiled and shook his head, saying: "I am a military attache and I only need protection."

The old man was silent. Wei Fufeng smiled and said, "Everyone, please stay."

After saying that, he turned around and walked out. Amber knelt down and kowtowed to his relatives, got up and chased him out with tears in his eyes.

Amber just left, the crippled uncle

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Suddenly he said: "Dad, let brother go."

"What nonsense are you talking about?" the old father turned his head and yelled angrily, straightening his waist and looking completely different from before.

"Dad, this is an opportunity. This Young Master Wei is a military attache. Since he said he needs to be escorted, if my brother follows me, he will not be an ordinary soldier. In today's world, even if my brother does not join the army, he will be captured and made a soldier. Then

Worse than soldiers." The disabled uncle said bitterly.

The old father looked at the door speechlessly. After a moment, he said feebly: "Let me think about it as a father."

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Wei Fufeng took his two daughters to pick up Xiaoxue, and talked to Mingyu on the way to learn about Mingyu's origins and relatives.

Mingyu was born in Shangluo County, and her elder relatives moved from Huainan during the war.

After understanding, Wei Fufeng said gently: "Mingyu, if you are asked to go to Mr. Li Ding's house, would you be willing to go?"

Mingyu was slightly startled and whispered: "Master, what do you mean?"

"Mingyu, you know that my marriage to Miss Li Mansion was decided by my uncle for me," Wei Fufeng said.

"This slave knows." Mingyu whispered.

"I want you to go to Li Mansion to accompany Miss Li Mansion and see what Miss Li Mansion's temperament is like," Wei Fufeng said.

"I understand, but how can I get there?" Mingyu replied softly.

Wei Fufeng was satisfied after hearing this. Mingyu was very sensible, and he said: "I will send you there, and I will send you to the Li Mansion in the name of the aunt."

Mingyu nodded lightly, and Wei Fufeng said gently: "Don't worry, no matter what changes happen in the future, you will always be my woman and will never abandon me."

"Well, I thank you for your favor, sir." Mingyu responded softly.

Wei Fufeng secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He originally didn't care about the red string tied by his uncle, but since he wanted to seek an official position, he shouldn't be a heartless person. He couldn't regret his marriage after asking for an official position.

In fact, Wei Fufeng was eager to seek office. The crisis in southern Sichuan put great pressure on him. He wanted to sabotage Yang Shouliang's invasion of southern Sichuan as much as possible.

If we use our legal status to control Jinzhou and hide a surprise force from the Southern Sichuan Army in Jinzhou, it is equivalent to stabbing Yang Shouliang in the back.

While talking, he walked to the inn where Xiaoxue was.

After entering, Wei Fufeng saw five subordinates guarding Xiaoxue's door. Although they had no weapons or armor, they still seemed to have an inviolable power.

"Sir." The five subordinates clasped their fists and saluted respectfully.

Wei Fufeng smiled and nodded, very satisfied with his subordinate's responsible attitude.

Suddenly the door opened, revealing the pretty Xiaoxue. Wei Fufeng walked away with a smile and entered the house with the two girls behind him.

After introducing the three women, Wei Fufeng walked outside the house alone and ordered his two subordinates to rush to Jinzhou to learn about the situation in Xicheng County, Jinzhou.

Including officials, garrison troops, a general population, and two subordinates were ordered to leave.

In the house, meeting Xiaoxue, Mingyu asked curiously: "Sister Xiaoxue, who is the official of the master?"

Xiaoxue shook her head and said: "Young master, please don't tell me. My sister will know about it later."

Mingyu nodded knowingly and said goodbye to Xiaoxue.

Wei Fufeng took Xiaoxue back to Chang Shi's Mansion. When he returned outside the mansion, he unexpectedly met Hu Hu's father.

Hu Hu's father met him, stood up and bowed and said: "Lin Hai is willing to be the young master's bodyguard."

Wei Fufeng smiled and nodded. He could tell that Hu Hu's father was a simple and honest person. Honest people are often more sincere and loyal, and are not easy to do anything for profit.

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Wei Fufeng stayed in Shangluo County for five days. He did not leave Shangluo County until his subordinates returned from Jinzhou.

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Seven people came and eight left. Xiaoxue and Amber stayed in Changshi Mansion, and Mingyu and Amber's father accompanied them.

The information about Jinzhou brought back by my subordinates is very complete. Yang Shoubo, the governor of Jinzhou, has been appointed to the imperial court not long ago.

Wei Fufeng understood that he was appointed by the eunuch Yang Fugong. Yang Fugong had many godsons and was known as the husband of the foreign family.

Perhaps because it was not long after the administration, the county magistrates of the six counties under Jinzhou were not replaced.

Of course, it is also possible that the county magistrate belongs to the court's official department and makes the decision, and Yang Fugong cannot influence the power of the court.

In fact, Yang Fugong belonged to one of the imperial forces, not a separatist vassal town.

There were 2,000 regiments of troops in Jinzhou, but there were far fewer refugees than in Shangzhou. This was due to the flash floods that caused the Han River to burst its banks and cause flooding.

Local officials only engaged in exploitation and did little, making Jinzhou comparable to a place of war.

With information about Jinzhou's current situation, Wei Fufeng believed that it was feasible to take over Jinzhou.

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The journey back to Lantian County went smoothly, and the carriage drove into a mansion in Dongcheng District.

Mingyu sat in the car, looking curiously out of the car window. Along the way, she and Wei Fufeng were riding in a single-horse car, with an entourage driving the car, and the others were riding in a two-horse gondola.

The car stopped and the attendant opened the door.

Wei Fufeng got out of the car first, turned around and helped Mingyu get out of the car, turned around and said, "It's been a hard journey, you guys go and rest."

The six subordinates left with a military salute of arms.

Mingyu saw ten majestic figures in military armor standing around her. She was secretly surprised and wondered with horror, what kind of military attache did the young master become?

Wei Fufeng walked forward, Mingyu followed cautiously, and walked into a hall. The soldiers stayed outside the hall and stood guard.
To be continued...