"Little Lord!"

Xue Rengui quickly stepped forward to salute.

"Why are you here?" Qin Huaidao was a little surprised.

"When I returned home, He'er said that when the young master came back, he came to report some things."

"Let's talk while walking." Qin Huaidao nodded.

The two walked side by side, and Xue Rengui whispered: "We have found another printing point of Fan Yanglu's family, about ten miles east of the city, and are ready to take action tonight, but please take a look at this first." He handed over a letter.

, added: “I don’t know who lost his entire house.”

Qin Huaidao took it and looked at it. There was only one line on it: Fengyu Tower is at the Wentian Temple at the northern foot of Zhongnan Mountain. This was obviously an informant letter, and his heart moved: "Brother Xue, what do you think?"

"The other party won't reveal his name. He obviously doesn't dare or doesn't want to receive the reward. He has two purposes: to use our knife to kill people for revenge, or to eliminate dissidents from other killer organizations. No matter what, at least it is a clue and is worth investigating.

Dig." Xue Rengui said in a low voice.

"Aren't you afraid it's a trap?"

Xue Rengui smiled nonchalantly and said: "So what if it's a dragon's pond and a tiger's den? It can't stop us. Or, after we destroy another stronghold tonight, I will lead my men and rush over there?"

Qin Huaidao did not answer immediately, but stopped and said after pondering for a moment: "This matter is weird. It may be someone who is really secretive and borrowed a knife to kill people. It may also be a trap to attract us, but the clues are rare and we cannot give up. This matter

You pretend not to know about it and I will handle it."

"It's too dangerous. Let's follow. The combat effectiveness of the village guarding team has improved a lot, and they are capable of fighting." Xue Rengui said anxiously.

"The village protection team cannot be exposed yet. By the way, what happened to the saltpeter and other materials purchased?"

"We have purchased a lot, and they are all stored at the Qinjiazhuang training base. We are still purchasing."

"That's good. Buy more and never leak the secret. If you have nothing else to do, go back home. Be careful when you move at night. Don't worry about Fengyu Tower. I'll handle it." Qin Huaidao said in a low voice.

"That's fine, young master, be careful. Also, a new batch of new paper will come out within three days. I'll see you then. You've been in Chang'an recently, right?" Xue Rengui asked, and went back after receiving a positive answer.

Qin Huaidao returned the same way and came to the palace again. After some inspection, he entered and was taken to Ganlu Hall by the chamberlain. After getting permission, he entered. Li Er, who was reviewing the memorial, looked over in surprise, thinking that he was not from the imperial meeting.

Is there something wrong? He asked calmly: "Huaidao is here, is there something wrong?"

"Your Majesty, I have received this at home." Qin Huaidao took out the letter.

A chamberlain stepped forward to take it and gave it to Li Er respectfully.

After reading it, Li Er was shocked, his eyes gradually became sharper, and he tapped his fingers on the table, thinking about something.

After a moment, Li Er suddenly said: "I know this place. I heard that there is a group of Taoist monks who are seeking immortality. There are only a dozen of them. What do you think about this?"

"I would rather believe it!"

Qin Huaidao said loudly: "Your Majesty, I have two opinions. First, those who seek immortality may seem to have no desires or fights with the world, but this may not be a disguise. Secondly, those who seek immortality should pay attention to tranquility and indifference.

Return to nature, return to tranquility, pursue the unity of heaven and man, and don’t like to live in groups. Why are there more than a dozen people together?”

"It makes sense, come here." The Holy Master suddenly raised his voice and shouted.

Wang De hurriedly came in: "Your Majesty, this old slave is here!"

"Preaching the decree to Xu Shiji."

"According to the order!"

After Wang De left, Li Er smiled and said, "Do you have any ideas about today's court meeting?"

Qin Huaidao couldn't help but want to spit out the fragrance and treat himself as a swordsman, and asked him what he thought. He thought of compensating for the business of repairing the border town, so he held back and said: "Go back to the Holy Spirit, I think I should give it to you."

Master Xiao, a chance to atone for his sins."

"Oh, how do you say this?" Li Er didn't believe that Qin Huaidao was a loser. He must have wanted to dig a hole again, so he became interested and looked at him with a smile.

Qin Huaidao smiled nonchalantly and said: "Your Majesty, since Mr. Xiao wants to build a road, why not dedicate a section to him, for example, go out of Chang'an Road to Lantian and take Wuguan Road to Nanyang. If this road is opened together, grain can be transported from the Central Plains to Chang'an.

, Chang'an has two more large granaries. If something happens in the Central Plains, the army can arrive early and arrive in the evening. You can also choose the line from Chang'an to Luoyang. Of course, there are more."

"Oh, tell me what you think." Li Er didn't believe that Qin Huaidao was just kind-hearted in building roads for Xiao Yu.

Qin Huaidao did not hide anything and said bluntly: "Once Mr. Xiao takes charge of road construction and the treasures in his house are confiscated, he has no money but to look for someone. As for who to look for, then I don't know."

Li Er was revealed at one o'clock, and his eyes suddenly shone. If the person behind Xiao Yu is Prince Yin, once Xiao Yu takes charge of building the road, Prince Yin must provide money to support him and must not give up, otherwise Xiao Yu will be chilled, and even

The other people around Prince Yin will also be disappointed, and the hidden secrets of Prince Yin will be revealed.

If there are five surnames and Qi Wang behind Xiao Yu, they will also have to spend money to use Xiao Yu to dig out the hidden dangers behind Xiao Yu, which will benefit the court and even more benefit themselves. It can also build roads and benefit the people. It is like killing three birds with one stone.

Thinking of this, Li Er became a little excited and asked with a smile: "You brat, you have a lot of tricks, are you plotting against me?"

"Do you have to rely on your conscience to say this, Your Majesty? I have done nothing but be greedy for a little money. The money I am greedy for is within the court's laws and can be earned normally. Moreover, I am earning money for the sake of the princess." Qin Huaidao cried out to Tianqu, this time

Such words must be explained, otherwise it will be very troublesome. As for cheating Xiao Yu, who asked the other party to make the first move?

Li Er looked at Qin Huaidao with some surprise. Others must have been frightened and confused when they heard the question. But this guy looked aggrieved and quibbling, which showed that he had no guilt in his heart. He smiled and said: "Okay, Tangluo Road is suitable for building."

Okay? Give me some time."

"It is estimated that it will take about a month. I sincerely ask your Majesty to ask the Ministry of Household Affairs to have already calculated the charging standards. On the way, I will arrange the charging standards. If I don't have the money, I will lose money. It won't be enough to compensate all my belongings. I can only find the princess."

I borrowed money to eat." Qin Huaidao continued to cry about poverty.

"Come on, you really think I don't know how profitable your Dongmen shop is? Wine, food, quilts, boots, and recently an extra soap are all on the market, and the price is not cheap either. There are hundreds of them a day.

In terms of income, no one in the entire Chang'an store is more profitable than yours, so why can't you do more?" Li Er asked curiously.

"The production cost is too high, and the profit is actually not much. Moreover, the production is difficult and the output is limited." Qin Huaidao quickly explained, but he did not dare to let the other party know the huge profit. If the tax exemption was cancelled, he would lose money.

"I heard that you opened another restaurant?" Li Er asked.

"His Majesty, to be precise, it is not a restaurant, but a special business method that does not exist in the whole of Chang'an. The specifics are kept secret for the time being. It is expected to open in ten days. I will ask Your Majesty to come and give guidance at that time. We will know at a glance.

"Qin Huaidao took advantage of the opportunity to attract people. If he really invited Li Er over, wouldn't he become famous?

Li Er thought for a while and said with a smile: "I can go there, what's the benefit?"

"Your Majesty, it's inappropriate for you to be like this. It's your duty to care about, help, and take care of your ministers. I just invited you to have a meal and didn't ask for anything else." Qin Huaidao said quickly, only complaining about this guy in his heart.

He actually learned it and knew the benefits, but he couldn't open this hole, otherwise, Jinshan wouldn't be squandered by the other party.

Seeing if he wanted any benefits, Li Er smiled and said, "I don't need your meal. I'm busy with government affairs, so I won't go."

This is like a hare, but Qin Huaidao will not get used to it. He said with a smile: "I am not thinking carefully. The Holy One has everything to do. Time is precious, so forget it. State affairs are important."

Li Er was so angry that he almost threw the playbook at him. This kid is so stupid!

At this time, Xu Shiji hurriedly came in: "See you, Your Majesty!"

"Xu Aiqing is here. He has secretly dispatched a group of hundreds of cavalrymen to accompany Mr. Qin. The specific matters will be subject to Mr. Qin's arrangements." Li Er said and looked at Qin Huaidao: "Sir Qin, the soldiers cannot run away in vain. You will pay for the expenses along the way.

Already."

Qin Huaidao didn't know what to say. The majestic emperor was acting like a child. Suppressing Fengyu Tower was not only a private matter, but also a public matter. Why? But he didn't refuse and said loudly: "I obey the order!"

After coming out of Ganlu Hall, Xu Shiji was confused and asked in a low voice: "Master Qin, what is going on?"

"Shibo, just call me Huai Dao. It sounds friendly." Qin Huaidao smiled, looked around, and lowered his voice and said: "I got a clue. Wentian Temple at the northern foot of Zhongnan Mountain is suspected of being a Feng Yu Lou stronghold. The number of people is unknown, and the equipment is unknown.

It’s unknown, but Shibo will need to mobilize more troops and equip them with repeating crossbows, shields and sabers.”

"Wen Tian Guan, isn't there a group of monks living there?" Xu Shiji was a little curious.

"Shibo knows?"

"I know, I went to see it with the Holy Master back then. It's not far away via the Valley Road. It only takes half a day to get there by horse." Xu Shiji had a look of affirmation on his face.

Qin Huaidao pondered for a moment and said in a low voice: "Sending troops during the day can easily reveal their whereabouts. How about Shibo arranging his troops somewhere outside the city to assemble and wait for orders, then set off after dark, guard Wentian Temple all night, and then take action at dawn?"

"How many people do you want to transfer?"

"At least a thousand, otherwise I might not be able to surround you."

"Okay, I can find a way to arrange it so that it won't be exposed. How can I contact you?" Xu Shiji asked rhetorically.

"You are right at the right time, ten miles south of the city!"

"Good!" Xu Shiji agreed wholeheartedly.

Qin Huaidao left in a hurry after saying goodbye. It was still early and he came to the Dongshi courtyard to check out the decoration. He saw a carriage parked at the door and some guards. He was moved in his heart and slowed down. He saw the carriage curtain opened and he walked down.

The young man dressed in brocade is none other than Prince Li Chengqian.

"I've met the prince." Qin Huaidao stepped forward and saluted. Although he didn't like the other person, he couldn't be caught being rude. Being rude was a crime in this era.

"I have met Mr. Qin." Li Chengqian returned the courtesy and waved his hands. The guards dispersed and walked away. Li Chengqian lowered his voice and said, "I have heard about the matter of the fourth child. Thank you, Mr. Qin."

These words are not only a thank you, but also a test, an olive branch. If you accept the thank you, the other party will say something to win you over. Of course, Qin Huaidao will not let the other party say it, and pretends to be confused and asks: "What do you mean, Prince? I can't understand."

?”

Li Chengqian saw that Qin Huaidao was not acting according to common sense, and was unhappy in his eyes, but he quickly covered it up and said with a smile: "It doesn't matter whether Lord Qin listens or not, as long as he understands in his heart, I am grateful beyond words, Lord Qin."

He is talented in literature and military strategy, and in my heart, he is the number one person in the army."

This promise is not too high.

But Qin Huaidao didn't care at all, so what could he do if he was the first person in the army? After all, he was still a fire-fighting captain. He had to go wherever there was war. He was just doing odd jobs. He seemed majestic, but it was actually meaningless. Moreover, Li Chengqian's personality had begun to split.

If I really become an emperor in the future, God knows what will happen?

A person who dares to rebel against his own father cannot be trusted.

What's more, Qin Huai's Taoist ambitions were not here, and he refused bluntly: "The prince is ridiculous, I am just lucky, and I am tired of the battlefield, and I am thinking about how to resign and go home."

Li Chengqian's eyes turned cold and he was about to get angry, but he still held it back and said with a smile: "Master Qin is joking. With Master Qin's talent, if he resigns, it will be a loss for the Tang Dynasty. This prince will not agree. By the way, Fan Yang Lu's

I have some friendship with this prince, could you please Lord Qin to show your favor and let them go? The conditions are whatever you want."

"The prince is joking. It's too late for me to hide behind them. How can I dare to attack them? How can I let them go?" Qin Huaidao asked in return, his tone a bit more stern.

Just try to win over someone, but if you try to win over someone else, it's a good way to intercede.

so what?
To be continued...