"I can't talk about orders. It's just that when I left the capital, my father asked me to bring a secret order to General An."
After Ripple finished speaking, he handed a bright yellow secret order from his sleeve. An Shiming.
An Shiming was stunned for a moment, then knelt down on one knee and accepted the secret order.
Lianyi signaled him to read it now. An Shiming opened the secret decree and read the content in a moment. His eyes widened instantly, then recovered. After stuffing the secret decree into his arms, he cupped his hands and said:
"An Shiming will just follow the princess's orders."
"General Anshou doesn't need to be polite, everything is for the sake of great achievements."
Lianyi replied with a polite word, and then got to the point.
“I am not going to Luo Panguo to marry the vain third prince. I am going to provoke a civil war in Luopanguo and buy time for Da Gan.
Furthermore, my father clearly told me that there was a problem with Luo Panguo’s intelligence network, and I came here to reorganize the intelligence network, and Fengtang Pass is the top priority and there cannot be any mistakes.”
"I understand that it is just that winter is about to begin, and the winter clothes of the defenders have not yet been provided, and the weapons used are also being repaired again and again. The silver taels allocated to Fengtang Pass every year have been exploited at all levels, and there is not much left. Just barely ensuring that the soldiers guarding the border don’t go hungry.”
An Shiming said without any scruples.
This is the biggest powerful person he can meet. If he doesn't tell him at this time, there will be no chance in the future.
In the past, they had submitted notes to the Ministry of War to explain the situation, but every time they failed, their lives became more difficult. Over time, he could only compromise, at least not letting his men go to the battlefield hungry.
Lianyi sighed, there is no shortage of corrupt officials in any dynasty. If you are more greedy and others are more ignorant, if you add up a little, how much will be left in the hands of the bottom?
The Ministry of War publishes excerpts every year calling for an increase in military expenditures, but every year they are refuted, and the lives of the front-line guards are getting worse and worse. If Luo Panguo's invasion of Daqian hadn't angered Emperor Qian, it wouldn't have been possible. I know how much this year's military expenditures for these generals can fall.
Lianyi said to An Shiming:
"Shoujiang An, since my father asked you to cooperate with me, I naturally cannot let the soldiers guarding the gate lack food and clothing, but I am married outside after all. , it’s hard to make it too obvious.
But I know your difficulties and have sent someone to send you a thousand taels of gold. This is part of my dowry, so I just found the right person. The reason for disappearing, you can feel free to use it.
I just want to explain that the gold will be used for every guard at Fengtang Pass and registered to purchase weapons, cotton clothes, and food. You must record it clearly, otherwise I can give it to you or take it back."
Lianyi always likes to say ugly things first.
"I would like to thank you princess for your help."
An Shiming's eyes lit up when he heard the one thousand taels of gold. This was a timely blessing for him, so he immediately thanked him excitedly.
"Anshou will keep a low profile. Wait until our party leaves Fengtang Pass before you take action. It is best not to arouse the suspicion of others."
"Yes, I understand."
“After I sort out Luo Pan’s intelligence network, I will send someone to contact General An, and then you can act according to the plan.”
"Okay, I'm waiting for the good news from the princess."
After the matter was settled, An Shiming took the empty tray and bowl and left Lianyi's room, then quickly took off Fulin's clothes and turned over The window left without disturbing Luo Lu's people.
When Lianyi lay down to rest again, Duoduo came to report the latest news.
"Master, that Prince Luolu now hates his two good brothers, and has also won over the Rakshasa of the envoy group. I guess there will be more trouble after returning to Luopan."
Listening to Duoduo's gloating voice, Lianyi raised the corners of his lips:
"Don't be complacent. We must return to Luo Pan's royal capital as soon as possible, otherwise we will be in even more trouble when the news of King Luo Pan's death comes out." "What the master said is that Duo Duo should secretly clear the obstacles along the way?"
“No need, I have to give Luo Lu a fatal blow to make him and his two brothers fight to the death. Otherwise, if they all go out in unison, I won’t be able to open my mouth. "
Lianyi said with a sneer.
Both sides are scheming, it depends on who has the advantage.
"Duoduo understands."
After Duoduo responded, she wrapped it around Lianyi's wrist again and continued to use it as a bracelet.
On the other side, An Shiming ran all the way back to his mansion and asked the concierge if anyone had come to deliver anything. He received a negative answer and his shoulders immediately slumped.
At this time, a guard hurriedly came to him and whispered:
"Sir, the door of your study room has been opened. There is a box on the table. Is there any subordinate? I dare to open it rashly, I don’t know who did it.”
An Shiming's eyes lit up and he immediately walked quickly to his study.
He usually stays in the army guarding the city, and has little time to return to the mansion. The study is where he stores military books and some official documents, so the study is a forbidden area in the mansion, and even his wife and children cannot intrude. .
Now that the door is open and there is a box on the table, all he can think about is the gold that Princess Anping gave him.
When An Shiming opened the box, he saw gold that blinded his eyes. A smile finally appeared on his serious face, and he murmured:
"This The gold came just in time. Now they don't have to suffer from cold and hunger. The leftover money is enough to buy new weapons and pay back their arrears, so they can have a good year. "
Then An Shiming began to plan how to use the gold.
Lianyi and Luo Lu rested for a day, bought some necessary things, and left Fengtang Pass without any delay the next day.
An Shiming stood on the high city wall and watched the eldest princess's motorcade leave, and he also had new thoughts in his mind.
Lianyi still didn’t know that his thousand taels of gold had successfully “bought” An Shiming. Although there was a secret blessing, An Shiming would give Lianyi a lot of help in future cooperation.
After completely leaving Daqian’s territory, Lianyi could clearly feel that Luo Pan’s guards had relaxed a lot, but Daqian’s guards were more energetic.
Lianyi just thinks that these people are stupid and can't see clearly their own situation. Are they safe if they enter Luo Panguo's territory? The crisis has just begun.
Sure enough, on a dark and windy night two days later, their team was attacked again.
Because of the experience of being attacked once, everyone reacted very quickly this time. Liu Xuan was still the first to mobilize the guards to protect the frame of Ripples in the middle. The valuable dowry also had a special guard. Team care will never be taken advantage of like last time.
Luo Lu was still being taken care of. Arrows flew like a rain towards the guards standing in front of him, and many people fell in a hurry.
Luo Tang shouted in harmony:
"Protect the prince and princess! Charge in the direction of the arrows!"
Immediately, he rode his horse and swept away the arrows with his sword, while rushing towards the person ambushing in the dark.
The torch was shot to the ground immediately, causing everyone to lose their eyes. Everyone was discredited and fought in the darkness.
Lianyi touched Duoduo on her wrist and secretly ordered:
"Go and help the sundial." (End of Chapter)