"But brother, our two families...!"

"There is no but, struggle is struggle. This is a struggle where you die or I live! Huh, where did your fierceness in Jiangnan go?"

"Brother, how can this be the same? When our family was in Liaoyang, it was all thanks to Master Ao's care. It's really heartless to say this now. Besides, Sister Qiao is right outside the door. Why don't you meet me?

Already?"

"No! What did I say when I saw you? Do you think I can trust Master Ai? Can I trust him? Your third brother was beaten to death. How can I believe it? Tell me how I can believe it." Li Xiao shouted with his eyes wide open.

"Brother, this is different."

"It's nothing different, you idiot, get out." Li Xiao roared so loudly that Sister Qiao, who was stopped by Shunzi outside the door, could hear clearly.

"Brother...!"

"roll!"

"Crack!"

Soon, the door was opened by Li Hao with red cheeks. He glanced at Sister Qiao, lowered his head and left bitterly.

Sister Qiao stood at the door and was at a loss. Li Hao failed to plead for mercy, which proved that the matter had reached a point where it was difficult to handle.

Turning his head to look at Shunzi, Shunzi looked at Sister Qiao helplessly: "Madam! You have seen that the fourth master has lost his face. I...! Don't embarrass me."

Sister Qiao nodded. She knew that even if Shunzi went in and said something now, it would have no effect. Li Xiao would not see her. Now he is a high-ranking commander. He is not the helpless young man in Liaoyang City.

.

When she walked out of the gate, Sister Qiao looked back and happened to see Li Xiao standing in front of the window. Li Xiao in front of the window looked at the sky, as if admiring the clouds in the sky.

With a sigh, Sister Qiao turned her head and walked out directly.

In the officialdom, news really blew faster than the wind. Less than an hour after Sister Qiao left the garrison, almost the entire Jinzhou City knew about it.

"Hey! I heard that Ao Shuai's wife went to the Marshal to explain, but she didn't even get in."

"Not only have I heard that my third aunt's son-in-law's nephew's uncle is in the garrison. It is said that even the fourth master was in trouble. He was slapped hard by the commander for interceding for Ao Shuai.

"

"Wouldn't Ao Shuai be in trouble?"

"Who says otherwise? The left and right are just cunning rabbits and dead lackeys."

"You guys are just short-sighted. According to me, Mr. Ao is tabooed by the commander. Look, over the years, as the officers in the army have transferred to the local area, there are many divisions in Liaodong, or

Formerly a subordinate of Lord Ao.

Mr. Ao's power in Liaodong and Shandong was too great, and he was jealous of the commander-in-chief, which is why today's disaster happened."

"Yes! My in-laws also said that even if there is no assassination, the court will find ways to reduce Master Ao's authority."

"In the final analysis, it's all about fighting for power and gain."

"I heard that the commander-in-chief is going to transfer the troops of the Third Division back to Liaodong. The regiment has already boarded the train, and it is estimated that they will arrive in Jinzhou in two days."

"Really! Then we have to take action."

"You said, Mr. Ao won't sit still and wait for death, right?"

"Will there be a war?"

"Let me see...!"

Almost the entire officialdom of Jinzhou was filled with people whispering. Some words even reached the capital along the radio waves, causing another shock in the capital.

"Father! You haven't rested yet?" Sun Hao walked into Sun Chengzong's study and saw Sun Chengzong holding a book and reading it with gusto.

"Hmm!" Sun Chengzong answered with a "hmm" sound from his nose.

Among the nephews and nephews of the Sun family, few are very useful. They all have deer-headed and rat-like eyes. Except for Sun Zhijie, none of them can penetrate Sun Chengzong's discernment.

This Sun Hao is relatively good. He was replaced by Jing Zhaoyin last year. He is also the best official in the Sun family under Sun Zhijie.

"Father, have you heard this?" Seeing that Sun Chengzong did not kick him out, Sun Hao became bolder.

"What did you hear?" Sun Chengzong didn't even raise his eyelids.

"The Marshal and Ao Shuai had a dispute in Liaodong. It seems that Ao Shuai sent people to assassinate the Marshal. There is a rumor that the Marshal is going to transfer troops from the Third Division into Liaodong. I asked people in the Ministry of War and it seems to be true. Advance

The group has already set off."

“Quack!

Who asked you to inquire about these things? Why not be your Jing Zhaoyin? Do you want to join the cabinet and become a bachelor?" Sun Hao did not expect that his few words would make Sun Chengzong very angry.

The book in his hand fell heavily on the table, and Sun Hao was so frightened that his expression suddenly changed: "Father, please calm down. The child just thinks that if the relationship between Marshal and Ao Ye...!"

"Get out, you idiot. Do your job well and don't think about this and that all day long. Your brain is not enough for me to eat. If you interfere in things from now on, I will send you to Ceylon."

Go. There is a shortage of governor there!"

"...!" Sun Hao was immediately speechless.

How can Ceylon, a place where birds don't shit, be compared with the colorful world of Beijing? I would never go to Ceylon, even if I die!

Sun Hao was very sensible. When his father got angry, he immediately left.

Just as he walked to the door, he heard Sun Chengzong say in a deep voice: "Tell those unfilial sons that whoever dares to interfere in things will be sent back to their hometown to farm. Don't even think about coming out again in this life."

"Promise!" Sun Hao promised his whole life and left as if running away.

"Everyone wants to kill the eagle, hum!" Seeing Sun Hao walking out, Sun Chengzong let out a "hum" and continued to pick up the books on the desk and continue reading.

In the capital, such conversations are taking place among the Zheng family, the Shi family, the Chen family, and other families. However, some, like Sun Chengzong, strictly ordered the children of the family not to interfere.

Others have an active participation attitude and want to gain some benefits for the family.

Luzhu was sitting in the Marshal's Mansion, and spies from all walks of life sent her various things that happened in the capital in categories. Some of them were even so detailed that they completely transcribed the conversations.

Soon, these things will be sorted out, the useful and important ones will be sent to Li Xiao's desk.

Li Xiao looked at these things carefully, sometimes seeing them in the middle of the night.

The wind inside Jinzhou City is getting tighter. Ao Canghai's residence has been surrounded by many soldiers. It is difficult to see Ao Ye now. There is news that the first division and regiment stationed in Shanhaiguan are about to be transferred to

Jinzhou.

Everyone became nervous, and even some timid ones began to move quietly.

The entire city of Jinzhou was filled with the atmosphere of an approaching storm. The only thing that had not changed was that Li Hu’s funeral had been being saved. The large mourning hall was filled with the voices of monks and Taoists offering salvation.

"Master, will it be okay if you mobilize the troops privately like this?" Sister Qiao looked at her husband nervously. She had not been as nervous as she is today since she escaped from Liaoyang in the past twenty years.

"What's the matter? I'm still the commander of the first division. I'll send a few soldiers to protect me. What's the big deal?" Ao Canghai sat in the flower hall, drinking wine and eating fried soybeans. In front of him,

It is a huge topographic map of Jinzhou.

"Master, we have been husband and wife for decades. Tell me the truth, did you do that?" Sister Qiao had a cry in her mouth when she spoke.

"What happened?"

"What are you talking about? Brother Xiao was assassinated."

"So what if I did it, so what if I didn't do it? Now that things have reached this point, does it still matter?"

"Could it be that you really did it? You...what do you think?" Sister Qiao really shed tears this time.

"Howl, what are you howling? I'm not dead yet. If you want to howl, get out of the house and howl. Don't make me upset." Ao Canghai saw a group of officers walking in through the gate and scolded Sister Qiao sternly.

Sister Qiao covered her mouth and nose, trying hard to maintain her wife's makeup, and walked into the house. Through the glass, she saw Ao Canghai talking to the map. From time to time, people in military uniforms would loudly promise and salute.

leave.

He closed his eyes helplessly, tears silently falling down his face.

At midnight, Ao Canghai was still energetic after drinking all day. Sister Qiao tiptoed into the flower hall and asked, "What's going on?" She was several meters away from Ao Canghai, who seemed to have eyes behind her back.

"My nephew is here and has something important to tell you."

"That idiot, what do you want to say?" Ao Canghai was so angry when he mentioned Qiaojie, his natal nephew. When he was in Liaoyang, Qiaojie couldn't live anymore, so these people treated her as if she was dead.

Now that he has become prosperous, he is surrounded by black locust trees one after another, and they can't get rid of them even if they want to.

"The child has grown up now, so just let him in."

"Humph!" Ao Canghai grunted in acquiescence, and Sister Qiao quickly ordered the maid to invite the person in.

"If you have something to say, let it go quickly." As soon as Sister Qiao's nephew walked to the door, he heard Ao Canghai's thunderous voice, which made him tremble all over. From the bottom of his heart, an urge to escape arose.

He is really afraid of this uncle!

"There's... there's a letter... for my uncle." He walked five meters away from Ao Canghai and stammered, sweating on his forehead.

"Look at your potential!" Ao Canghai looked impatient and wanted to go over and kick him.

"Whose letter?" Ao Canghai asked.

Even if he was beaten to death, he did not dare to approach Ao Canghai, so his nephew handed the letter to his aunt, with a pleading look in his eyes, like a puppy.

Sister Qiao sighed and curled her lips!

I don't even look down on such a thing, let alone Ao Canghai.
To be continued...