Chapter 241: Heroes often have troubling plots (part 2)
The carriage returned to the Qin family's mansion, where a Chinese Valentine's Day banquet was also being held. It was organized by Mrs. Qin and Yun Niang together. Although the Qin family's family had just recovered and many relatives had not arrived, in the capital, the Youxiang Mansion wanted to invite a banquet, and there would be many people rushing to come. Old disciples and close relatives had already received invitations and were preparing to come over a few days ago. Even those who had not been invited, if they had some connections, had all tried their best to come in and meet some important people.
A large courtyard has a large operating system. People inside or outside may not be able to see the whole picture, including comings and goings, what kind of words to write, what kind of gifts to give, and what kind of gifts to give. What kind of posts, what words to say, what kind of path to take, what kind of people to talk to, everything has its own rules. At this time, the Right Prime Minister's Mansion was operating in a warm atmosphere, layer by layer, in a complicated and orderly manner. Guests were drinking and chatting in the hall, maids, housekeepers, servants, servants, chefs... in the mansion Everyone is busy doing their own thing. Of course, after the rules are formed, there will always be some people who don't need to care about this.
Qin Siyuan got off the carriage and entered through the front door. He greeted everyone in the hall, said a few words and then walked towards the backyard. The steward and servants followed him and reported the matter. Listen to things. Those rules were entangled like countless complicated and invisible threads, and they followed him toward the back of the mansion. However, when he entered the study, he reached out and waved away the people around him. The people dispersed slightly, but of course the rules were still there. It was already dark in the study. After closing the door and the surroundings became quiet, he opened a hidden compartment in the bookshelf and took out two thin paper packets.
There are many secret compartments used for filing in this room, but he remembers each one clearly. Putting the paper bag on the table, the old man opened it and read it for a while under the oil lamp. They were all document files, and he didn't know what kind of things were recorded. After reading it roughly, the old man sharpened his ink, took out the paper, sat down, and started writing.
There was faint movement of the banquet in the hall outside the window. The old man's hands were steady and his thoughts were clear. I wrote two letters in total, with little pause during the process. After I finished writing, I put them in the envelope and sealed them. He was about to get up, but after thinking about it, he sat down and wrote a letter. He put the three letters into his sleeves, picked up two packets of files, and walked out of the room. The steward and servants rushed over again.
“Did he come with Yubai first?”
“The two young masters are already waiting in the side hall.”
“…Don’t let anyone else come near. ."
"Yes, sir."
The group of people went to the side of the Prime Minister's Mansion, and when they turned around a corridor, they could see the lights in the main hall, and the lively laughter could be heard. The side hall seemed relatively quiet. When the old man walked in, two young men stood up. One of them was wearing a scribe's robe, and the other was wearing a general's uniform. The military uniform meant that this person was the commander of the place. , usually in charge of an army, is the highest commander of local armies such as Wu Lie and Wu Dejun. He must have happened to return to the capital at this time because of his duty assignment or some other reasons.
"Master Qin."
"Master Qin..."
"Sit down, no need to be polite." The two men, one civil and one military, stood up and saluted, and Qin Siyuan waved his hand. , "First of all, Yu Bai, what happened today, Do you already know?"
The young scribe named Fang Yubai nodded first: "Hangzhou has fallen. The students have also heard about the debate in the court today. These people are short-sighted. …”
Before he finished speaking, the commander of the capital named Chen Qixian frowned and spoke: "I heard that with Wang Zhen and Yang Keshi as generals going north and Privy Tong going south, they will regret it sooner or later..."< br>
"We'll talk about regrets later. What's important is how to deal with it. I have recommended you two to join the army, and the official letter will come out tomorrow , in addition to Tang Sixian, Yu Rui, Shen Qipeng, Ji Haifang, you all know each other. Now Wang Cun is the commander, Yang Keshi is supervising the army, and Sixian is the deputy general. Next is you, Yu Bai can assist you. You, the role you people can play cannot be underestimated, although it will definitely be very troublesome."
Qin Siyuan. As he spoke, he frowned: "You don't have to go check it out, I can imagine that at this time Tong Guan has already recruited his subordinates into the house and started to beat Wang Zhen and Yang Keshi. With his temperament, it must be that he is for the Northern Expedition. We have a lot of hopes for this matter. This matter is an unparalleled achievement for the country and the people. Serving the country and the people is the most important thing. Although he...can't go north for the time being, everyone He still has to work hard to fight for the country and regain Youyan. When the success is achieved, he should drink with all the kings and ask for merit for the soldiers..."
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At the same moment, as expected, military generals gathered in General Tong’s mansion. Tong Guan frowned and was talking.
Although he is a well-known eunuch, Tong Guan is completely different from the general image of eunuchs. He is tall and tall, with dark skin. Not only does he look upright, but he also has copper skin and iron bones. He feels extremely tough, and when he speaks, Full of energy. Being able to climb up to the position of commanding the world's soldiers and horses as a eunuch, he has a domineering air in every move he makes. At this time, it is time to lecture everyone about today's affairs in the DPRK.
"...The banditry in Fangla and the disaster in Hangzhou are imminent. To quell the foreign troubles, we can only eliminate the internal strife first. The Holy Spirit sent me south because of the importance of this matter! But... Today, our Wu Dynasty , pacifying banditry is not the most important thing. The Sixteen States of Yanyun were lost for nearly two hundred years, and our Wu Dynasty lost the North. Earth barrier, as ministers and soldiers, we feel a sense of urgency every day! I have been working on this for more than several years. Now is the perfect time for men to make meritorious deeds, achieve eternal achievements, and be famous in history. When you go north, you should fully assist Commander Wang and Yang in recovering the northern land. We should put down the rebellion as soon as possible and head north. Although I can't go with you at this time, my heart to make contributions and kill the enemy is with you..."
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“Wang Zhen and Yang Keshi are not here, but if he said this, they would know what to do. No matter how they did it, the Northern Expedition was bound to be delayed and wasted money, because they knew that if they took advantage of Privy Tong this time, even if they were successful for a while, they would be retaliated by Tong Guan in the future, which would be unspeakable. "
Qin Mansion, Qin Siyuan said, taking out two files and three letters.
"But this time we went north, the Holy Father also had high hopes. They were just running around and had no achievements. Maybe Tong Guan would make up for the two of them later, but when the emperor was angry, they had to come at that time."
Things are put in On the table, Qin Siyuan His face turned cold: "Tong Guan will help them say something. If only the Holy One is the Holy One, he can keep them safe for a while. But if it is the Holy One and the Holy One, plus me and Prime Minister Li, they will have to think about whether they can handle it." After thinking about it...I have some sins about them here I don't care, they are domineering and domineering, and their families bully men and women in the countryside for their troubles. These alone cannot cure their crimes. Even if they are cured, it will only be some minor punishment. But if you add in The Northern Expedition..."
"After you go north, you can give this letter to Si Xian and others to read and share my thoughts. Although the south is turbulent now, most places are already harvesting, and I will ensure that all Supply of grain, fodder, and military supplies, thoughts in the military You can have everything you want. You must grit your teeth and ensure that this war is fought well. I will arrange people to go to the border to stir up trouble. You can also wait for the opportunity to fight. You must start the fight and don't miss the opportunity. ”
The old man paused: "After the fight, or if there is any problem between Wang Zhen and Yang Keshi before, show these two things and two letters to them, and then tell them that if I want to win the battle, I have to fight in front of the Jurchens." Victory, no matter the cost, It doesn't matter if it's a narrow victory or a tragic victory. If they win, I, Prime Minister Li, and even the current emperor will try to ensure that they are safe and that they will be famous in history and rich. If you don't fight, if If you dare to fail, you also tell those two people that Prime Minister Li and I will do whatever it takes to make it difficult for them to stay among the nine tribes, so as to... warn the next person who takes over their position..."
Those words. It wasn't loud, but it was decisive. The two students talked with the old man for a while and then took the order. The old man sat in the side hall for a while, and someone came over with a lamp, but it was Mrs. Qin in a rich dress, holding a small bowl in her hand. The two had been married for decades. Seeing Qin Siyuan's expression, the old woman understood the seriousness of the matter. However, she just put the small bowl down on the table.
"I just saw your expression in the front hall, I'm afraid you haven't eaten again. I just took the time to come out, asked and heard that Qixian and Yubai had left, so I came over to take a look. They are all your favorite foods. This quail egg is made It’s pretty good, let’s eat a few first.”
The old man nodded and picked up his chopsticks: "I'll let Madam worry about it."
The side hall became quiet. The old man took a few bites of the dishes, thought of something, tilted his head and said, "Hangzhou has fallen..."
The old woman blinked Blinking: "Ah... Then Qian Xiwen, and that kid Li Heng, they are all here at this time..."
"Yes, I originally thought that Hangzhou Wude Camp was also an elite soldier, even though it had suffered a lot before. Earthquake, but a bunch of rioters should be able to hold on, who knows Dao... Before the reinforcements from both sides arrived, it fell first. Alas, every time Fang La broke through, he almost killed the officials, gentry and wealthy people. Now that the city of Hangzhou has been broken, the surroundings are full of rebels... They can escape and be safe..."
He sighed and looked outside the side hall. Outside the courtyard wall, the starry sky thousands of miles away was also exposed in the sky of Bianjing. A firework rose in his field of vision and exploded.
On the same Chinese Valentine's Day, thousands of miles away in Jiangning City, there is also a lively festive atmosphere. On the Qinhuai River, buildings and boats are displayed, and floats parade in the streets and alleys. In a small building by a slightly remote river bend, the cool wind was blowing across the terrace with several lanterns hanging on it. There were various fruits and foods on the terrace. Two women were holding a small begging party. The one wearing white clothes and white skirts with flowing long hair was Nie Yunzhu. The other woman was wearing a goose-yellow dress. At this time, the one with her hands clasped together like a snake was dancing and laughing like a snake.
There are the bustling lights of the city not far away. People and cars occasionally pass by on the riverside road here. In the silvery sky, Yuan Jin'er's dance merges with the surrounding orange lights, melting It becomes an extremely pleasing sight. Nie Yunzhu just watched with a smile, casually strumming the guqin beside him, and chatting for fun. But her smile always seemed a bit forced and distant, this woman's heart was no longer here.
Yuan Jin'er naturally understands this. In the past few days, news of the earthquake in Hangzhou and the banditry in Fangla have reached Jiangning to a greater or lesser extent. As long as you are willing, you can always find out. Sister Yunzhu has been concerned about these things all day long. Although she looked calm on the surface at first, she was already panicking in her heart. At this time, even the panic could no longer be suppressed and was completely displayed on her face. If it weren't for the fact that she knew it was useless to worry, she would have packed her bags and left home long ago, heading straight to Hangzhou.
For this reason, Yuan Jin'er tries to laugh as much as possible every day, trying to make her sister happy. The effect is naturally limited, but there is nothing else that can be thought of at the moment. On the other hand, she also hated the married scholar who had no news in Hangzhou. If it weren't for him and Sister Yunzhu didn't meet her, wouldn't everything be over and everyone would be fine...
In this small banquet, the two of them were the protagonists, while Yuan Jin'er's maid, Kuo'er, was responsible for bringing various things. In the middle of the banquet, Yunzhu's married maid Hutao also came over. Hutao seemed to be in a mood and talked to Kuan'er while he was busy outside, and then just attended the party as usual. Yuan Jin'er noticed something was wrong with Hu Tao, and when it was time to go to the toilet, she held Guan'er outside and asked.
Kuan'er also frowned: "Hu Tao said, Hu Tao said... Erniu of her family just heard the news. It was brought by a business trip in the southeast. It said... the southeast is in chaos. I heard that Hangzhou was invaded, and there were bandits everywhere. Many bandits have risen up, and no one can escape over there..."
"What..." Yuan Jin'er stared. My eyes were closed, and I didn’t know what kind of mood I was feeling for a moment. Before she could summarize, Yunzhu's voice came from behind: "What did you say...?"
Looking back, Yunzhu was standing at the door over there, looking at the master and servant. She was as white as paper, and her thin body was swaying slightly. It seemed that the white dress and white skirt seemed to be shining slightly, making her look a little transparent, as if she might evaporate and float away from this world at any time.
Of course it was an illusion. The next moment Yuan Jin'er had such an impression in her mind, Yunzhu rushed out with her skirt in hand. Jin'er screamed "Ah——" and jerked her arms. Holding the other party's waist, pressing his head against her body, he shouted: "Kuao'er! Prepare the car! Prepare the car! Prepare the car - Sister Yunzhu, I will go with you, I will go with you - ah ah Ahhhh——”
Soon after, the carriage drove through the city streets and stopped in front of Princess Chengguo's mansion. The two women got out of the car and rushed to the door. They were then stopped by the guards. The beautiful woman in the white dress was trembling slightly. , crying and clasping his hands to beg, the woman behind him also followed. After waiting for a while, someone walked out of the house and welcomed the two women in. They met Kang Xian in the side hall. As soon as they saw the old man, Yunzhu ran over and knelt down in tears, followed closely by Jin'er who also knelt down. Kang Xian hurriedly came over and helped the two of them up...
At the same time, there was no festive light near Hangzhou.
The Milky Way stretches across the sky. Among the long mountain roads, there are only a few torches lighting up the surrounding roads. From a distance, they look like fireflies. Only when you are close can you hear the sounds of people, footsteps, and cars. With the sound of horses, many people crowded into groups on this winding mountain road that not many people usually walked, stretching into the distance in the darkness.
When the sound of horse hooves ran through the darkness not far away, Ning Yi held a child in his hand, held Su Tan'er's hand, and was walking forward in the middle of the fleeing crowd. Almost all of them belong to the Su family. He suffered some minor injuries during the battle in Taiping Alley, but they had all been bandaged and were not serious. At this time, apart from the seemingly endless walking, there was only a wound on his right arm, and there was a faint faint sound as his pulse stirred. wisps of pain.
At this time, the vicinity of Hangzhou was full of refugees. The refugees who had dispersed since the city of Hangzhou were originally driven here by Fang La. There is no such thing as order. There are killings and fighting everywhere. Only their group is the largest group of escapees. Among them are the army and the guards of the wealthy businessmen and gentry gathered by Ning Yi. Wait, wait, most of the permanent residents have joined this team , they are also the focus of Fang La's army. There should be several armies in the rear, using the power of the broken city, to chase here. On the way, they have been discovered once, and they fought a small battle. Some The old, weak, women and children were left behind in the flight and may be dead now.
The starry night gradually darkened, and dark clouds gradually obscured the night sky of Chinese Valentine's Day. After a while, a knight riding a horse and holding a torch came over and was ordered to invite Ning Yi to a place in front of the team to discuss matters. Ning Yi nodded and pulled Wife, go that way. When the night wind blew, he also felt a little cold. Maybe he had caught a cold after working hard for days...************
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