(40) Ending

As usual, Shui Ruoyun reported the information from various places to Bai Yunqi: "The Northern Qin side is currently training troops and stationed heavily on the border to prevent our country from invading the border. The Huns have not made any noise at the moment, but have worked hard to recuperate. The Huns have also been sent to infiltrate our country. Some people have been contacted by them. These people are all under the surveillance of the Jinyiwei. Mr. Jie will later send the list and information of each person. The flying pigeons are coming. Zhang Chu has basically stabilized all over Zhang Chu. Under the threat of chasing homes, some stubborn local tyrants have to ced considerable land to farmers. Other land rents are also collected according to the harvest. Later Wei still controls the troops and ignores Qizhou. After Li Chengfeng and the important ministers discussed, he has sent an envoy to Duliang to request peace agreements."

As he was speaking, the door was suddenly pushed open, Bai Yunqi frowned slightly, but Qingqing rushed in and rushed to Bai Yunqi, and said ecstaticly: "Brother Qi, do you know how much we earn from betting on horses?"

"What's wrong? The expected amount is more than 100,000 taels of silver, which is almost the right amount to deal with the money to organize horse racing." Bai Yunqi looked at Qingqing.

Because betting is cheap, the prizes are very profitable, and each person is limited to one bet. In addition, this fact is too novel, more and more people betting on horses are betting on horses, and one passes through ten or ten. However, because the horse racing journey is long and takes a full week, it really alarmed all Zhang Chu's people. It is a huge momentum and the wealth gathered far exceeds Bai Yunqi's estimate.

"After deducting the silver to be paid to the winners and soldiers, as well as roadblocks, military rations, and estimated soldier and horse injury medical expenses, the net profit is more than 5.8 million taels, which can almost reach half of our national tax revenue every month. We should really hold more such competitions."

Qingqing's words changed his face and everyone present immediately cheered. Even Bai Yunqi smiled very happily, thinking that this horse racing really makes money, no wonder they have to do some lottery and Jockey Club.

But Bai Yunqi then put away his smile and said seriously: "No, it's not right. One bet for two cents, Zhang Churen cannot spend twenty or thirty times out of thin air, and it is impossible for the whole nation to buy all the young and old. How could there be so many? Did you make a mistake and get a little more?"

"No, I didn't believe it at first, but after checking, we limited the number of people who only bought one bet, many of the rich people from all over the country have made many fake bets. Some people from Mo Xuyou bought new bets, and for the first prize of ten thousand taels of silver, many of them have a thousand taels of silver at once..."

Bai Yunqi didn't know whether he should laugh at this. Isn't this a legal gambling group? Although those who can pay this money must be rich, there are only a few people who can win the prize. Bai Yunqi felt a little guilty, but then he thought that it was they who took other ways and he clearly limited one person to buy one bet, and he was right. He felt a little better in his heart.

After being stunned for a moment, Bai Yunqi smiled awkwardly. At this time, Shui Ruoyun suddenly asked: "Your Majesty, I wonder what to do with Wanyan and his wife?"

Since the last time he captured Wanyan and his wife in Xijing, Bai Yunqi has not cared about them anymore. Now the whole army horse racing is held, and the two are still in Xijing. Bai Yunqi hesitated for a while and looked at the northeast for a few moments. He didn't know what he was thinking, "Let's talk about it when he returns to Xijing! Now we need to do a good job of horse racing."

The dull air and a few torches were lit in the dark space, adding some light to this place. Outside the cell, several prisoners were inspecting back and forth with great responsibilities, saying that it was an inspection. In fact, two people were locked in the cell, one side was Wanyan Shou, and Ouyang Lianlian was locked in the cell opposite Wanyan Shou. Both of them were in the corner. Although their hands could move, they had no strength. Because they were about to leave Xijing, Bai Yunqi gave them medicine. For at least three months, they could not use their internal strength, otherwise their meridians would be broken and their martial arts would be wiped out.

"It's time to eat!" The jailer placed the food at the entrance of the two of them and left.

The two of them then moved and each picked up their bowls and started eating.

Silently, there was no other sound in the cell except for the sound of chewing. After dinner, the two of them put down their bowls and chopsticks, but they did not go back to their respective places as usual.

After a long time, Ouyang Lianlian finally spoke. The tall old woman's expression was a little bit muffled under the torch, "Did you understand, do you understand?"

Wanyan Shou was silent, Ouyang Lianlian said again: "A woman's intuition is not wrong, and the whole thing is obviously a trap. Haven't you awakened yet?"

Still maintaining silence, Wanyan Shou could not believe it, nor could he believe the facts stated by Ouyang Lianlian, although he knew that it must be the fact.

"Don't let me go back this time, I will definitely ruin her when I go back! A king who even betrays us can no longer believe that such a woman will be destroyed by the Tatars sooner or later." Ouyang Lianlian said with anger, and the flame of hatred burst out in her eyes for the first time, making people feel a chill that rushed up to their backbone.

"Why did the king betray us? I can't figure it out!" Wanyan Shou finally spoke. He had been locked in this ghost place for more than a week. Every day they were thinking about the key to the whole thing. They came to assassinate Bai Yunqi. The matter was extremely secret. Only they and Nalan knew that it was impossible to say that Bai Yunqi had noticed it. Without Izumiko, Bai Yunqi was not enough in the eyes of the two of them. The only thing they were worried about at the beginning was that Bai Yunqi lived in the Xijing Royal Palace. If he caught someone and asked, if he was lost, he would be alarmed.

But at this critical moment, Bai Yunqi went on a fixed route every day like a routine. At first, the two hesitated for a few days. After confirming that Bai Yunqi was like this every day, they decided to take a risk. Naturally, they would never have thought that the people on the fixed route were Bai Yunqi who mobilized tens of thousands of troops to pretend. If they treated this, it would not be unfair to suffer.

After thinking about it, the conclusion was only the same. Someone reported the message to Bai Yunqi. Apart from the two, Nalan, the only person who knew about this, became the first target of suspicion.

Ouyang Lianlian shook her head, "I don't know, but who else is there except her? If someone eavesdrops, unless it is those three old guys who can eavesdrop on the news under our spy, if it is them, Bai Yunqi wouldn't have to design this way at all!"

"I must figure it out! Otherwise, I can't believe it!" Wanyan Shou said firmly, gritting his teeth tightly.

The footsteps echoed, and the jailer had already returned: "Don't speak! Let's go back to sleep, two old guys!"

The two old guys suddenly glared at the prison guard, and their murderous aura was revealed in their eyes. The prison guard was confused. He felt a sudden shock in his heart, his hair stood up, and he barely calmed down and said, "Why are you glaring at me? I want me to come in and cut you with a knife. I have to serve you as my virtue."

Only then did the Wanyan and his wife restrain their murderous aura so that the prison guard would get angry for a moment and would really come in and get two stabs. Both of them were people who knew the current affairs. Although they were angry, they did not show it. They returned to their original positions and remained silent!

The tiger fell into the sun and was bullied by a dog. Now the two of them deeply understand the true meaning of this famous saying. It is the first time that Wanyan and his wife have fallen to this point when they live at such a big age. It is really a mistake that has led to eternal regret.

"You are honest, grandma, we don't even have the chance to see the results of the horse racing. Calculate the day. It's time to get the result today. It would be great if we could win the first prize. Even if we win the four prizes, it would be great!"

The east gate of Hanoi City is crowded with people today. Everyone seems to be afraid of the hot sun in Xiamin. Men, women, young and old are huddled on both sides of the roads inside and outside the city, waiting for the birth of the first place. On the city tower, Bai Yunqi sat upright with Qingqing and Jiang Wendi, wearing a dragon robe, looking extremely majestic, and watching the smoke and dust in the distance gradually approaching the city gate.

Soon, he saw a military flag with the word "Wang" written on it from a distance. Bai Yunqi couldn't help but feel surprised: "It's actually Wang Fei's number one, and the result is too different!"

Wang Fei's team gradually approached, Bai Yunqi also stood up, jumped to the city gate, and shouted with his internal strength: "Let us welcome the birth of the first place in China's first horse racing in the entire army."

There was a sudden thunderous cheer below, and the people knelt down and there were tens of thousands of people gathered inside and outside the city. If the army had not maintained order, even the road would have to be stopped.

Wang Fei saw Bai Yunqi standing on the city tower from afar. He was happy and urged the horses and shouted: "Brothers, hurry up! The first place is ours. Rush over and everyone can go home!"

"Drink!" He shouted excitedly, and the two thousand soldiers did not decrease. However, some of them were riding together. I think the horse was damaged and could not run away.

When the people found that Wang Fei was the first to run, most of them were disappointed. Only a very few raised their hands and waved to Wang Fei, who was full of dust and energetic at this moment. As soon as they entered the city gate, they stopped because Bai Yunqi was standing on the city tower: "Please come up, our first general Wang Fei."

Wang Fei got off the horse and climbed up the city tower. Bai Yunqi pulled Wang Fei up to the top of the city tower, stood on the roof, looking down at the people below, Bai Yunqi suddenly raised Wang Fei's hand: "Okay, the first place in China's first horse racing in the entire army is General Wang Fei. Congratulations to General Wang Fei, and also to those who bought General Wang Fei as the first place!"

Only a very small number of people cheered, which shows that there are not many people who buy Wang Fei as the first.

"I hereby announce that General Wang Fei will reward 1,000 taels of silver, and his soldiers will each reward 10 taels of silver. We will be allowed to go home to visit relatives in one month! Thank you for your hard work, please let the troops return to the camp first. General Wang will accompany me here to wait for other generals!"

After the thank-you gift, Wang Fei's troops returned to the military camp. Wang Fei and Bai Yunqi were waiting for the birth of the second place. At this time, Wang Fei was so happy that he couldn't say anything, but he looked at Bai Yunqi with a question: "Your Majesty, was that person in the sky really His Majesty a week ago?"

Bai Yunqi smiled proudly and said, "Of course, you didn't see it. If it weren't for flying and going down the water, how could I go back to Hanoi City two days before? If I ride a horse, I might be the last one."

Speaking of this, Bai Yunqi also asked his own question: "You were clearly at the end before, why did you catch up with me? In theory, Lei Shao and Dong Qiu were both walking straight on the official road. Although there were many obstacles on the official road, there was no reason you were faster than them!"

When talking about Leistorm and Dong Qiu, Wang Fei couldn't help laughing, and then he held back his smile: "My general has lost his composure. Your Majesty doesn't know. It is because Leistorm and Dong Qiu that Mo general can be lucky enough to get ahead of them. Now, 80% of them are still quarreling!"

After Wang Fei said this, Bai Yunqi immediately understood that it must be Leistorm and Dong Qiu on the road, and you dragged me down, and I dragged you down, and maybe there would be a fight on the spot. The road was extremely interesting, and he couldn't help but laugh: "These two guys have always refused to give in to each other and insisted on fighting together."

Bai Yunqi knew it in his heart. Looking at Wang Fei, he was looking at it. Wang Fei seemed to be a good general, with two thousand people missing each other, and no more than 10% of the horses lost. He should be very careful along the way. At least in the cavalry unit, the group of people under him would not lose to Lei Shao and others. Zhang Chubing's cavalry was indeed the only army in the past that could confront the Huns' cavalry. It's a pity that Li Hao was too confused.

During this horse racing, Zhao passed the second place, and the third place was obtained by another Chinese general who was slightly lower than the thunderstorm. As for the thunderstorm and Dong Qiu, they did not wait until dusk. In the end, Baiyun was not early, so he had to end the welcoming scene and send someone to inquire about the whereabouts of the two.

"Your Majesty, I found the two generals Lei Dong, who were coming from thirty miles away." When the spies reported to Bai Yunqi, it was already midnight. Bai Yunqi was in the camp to celebrate the end of the event. After this competition, the atmosphere in the army became more harmonious, and Bai Yunqi also learned a lot about it one by one, secretly calculating in his heart. It was time to return to Duliang to see his four wives in Duliang, and wait for his flesh and blood to be born.

Calculate the time, by the end of the year, the two babies in Xu Yuyan and Su Xiangyun's belly should be born.

"Okay, generals, everyone prepare the horses. Let's go and see what the two guys Lao Lei and Lao Dong are doing. They actually became the last ninety people. It's really worth fighting!" After drinking the wine in their hands, Bai Yun stood up and laughed, and hundreds of generals and deputy generals got up together.

"Yes, Your Majesty, come here, prepare the horse!"

The generals, each of the beloved horses of each of the generals, drove away in the military camp again. Under Bai Yunqi's leadership, more than 200 cavalrymen left the east gate and rushed towards the place where Leistorm and Dong Qiu were.

At this time, the thunderstorm and Dong Qiu were both wearing one face. They were not riding a horse, but leading their horses on the official road at night. The nearly eight thousand soldiers behind them were all leading their horses and walking like them.

The night wind slowly came, the stars and moon were gone in the sky, and the owls were heard from time to time on both sides of the road. Occasionally, you could hear one or two wolf cries, which added a little terrifying smell to the wilderness.
Chapter completed!