Chapter 234: Heroes often seek for their husbands (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. Although the current erosion of the family had just recovered, and many relatives had not arrived, in the capital, the right minister wanted to
Naturally, there will be many people who are eager to come to the banquet. Old disciples, close relatives and distant relatives have already accepted the invitation a few days ago and are preparing to come. Even those who have not been invited, if they have some connections, they are all welcome.
I racked my brains to come in and meet some big shots.
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, comings and goings, what kind of words to write, what kind of gifts to send, what kind of posts to deliver, what to say.
There are rules for what kind of road to take and what kind of people to talk to. At this time, the Right Prime Minister's Mansion is operating in a warm atmosphere, layer by layer, in a complicated and orderly manner.
The guests were having a banquet and talking and laughing in the hall, maids, housekeepers, servants, doormen, chefs...
Everywhere in the house is busy and people are doing their own thing. Of course, after the rules are formed, there are always 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. He was in charge and the servants followed him, reporting things and obeying them. Those rules were entangled
Coming over, like countless complicated and invisible threads, followed him towards the back of the mansion. However, when he entered the study, he reached out and waved away the people around him. Those people dispersed slightly. Of course, the rules were still there. There were already rules in the study.
After turning on the light, closing the door, and the surroundings became quiet, he opened a hidden compartment in the bookshelf and took out two thin paper packets.
There were many hidden compartments for filing in this room, but he remembered each one clearly. Putting the paper package on the table, the old man opened it and looked at it for a while under the oil lamp. They were all document files.
I don’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 from the banquet in the hall outside the window. The old man's hands were steady and his thoughts were clear. He wrote two letters in total, with almost no pauses. After he finished writing, he put it in the envelope and sealed it. He was about to get up.
But after thinking about it, he sat down and wrote another 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?"
"Both gentlemen 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. When they turned around a corridor, 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 from the same place.
The commander-in-chief of the capital, who usually controls an army and is the highest officer of local armies such as Wulie and Wudejun, happened to return to the capital at this time, presumably because of a job assignment or some other reasons.
"Master Qin."
"Master Qin"
"Sit down, no need to be polite." The two men, one civilized and one military, stood up and saluted. Qin Siyuan waved his hand, "First of all, Bai Bai, do you already know everything about today?"
The young scribe named 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...
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"We'll talk about regrets later. The important thing is how to deal with it. I have recommended you two to join the army, and the official letter will come out tomorrow. There are also Tang Sixian, Yu Rui, Shen Qipeng, and Ji Haifang. You all know each other. Now Wang Zhen is the commander, Yang Keshi is supervising the army, and Si Xian is the deputy general. Next is you, and Yu Bai can assist you. The role that you people can play cannot be underestimated. Although it will definitely be very troublesome."
Qin Siyuan said and frowned: "You don't need to check it as a teacher. You can imagine that at this time Tong Guan has recruited his confidants into the house and started to beat Wang Zhen and Yang Keshi. With his temperament, he must be saying that he is for There is a lot of hope in the Northern Expedition. This is an immortal achievement for the country and the people. The country and the people are the most important. Although he cannot go north for the time being, everyone still needs to work hard to fight for the country and regain Youyan. On that day, he should drink with all the kings and ask for merit for the soldiers."
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 when he speaks. Full of energy. Being able to climb up to the position of commanding the world's military as a eunuch, he has a domineering air in every move he makes. At this time, he is giving instructions to everyone for today's affairs in the court.
"The banditry in Fang La and the disaster in Hangzhou are imminent. In order to quell the foreign aggression, we can only eliminate the internal strife first. Your Majesty sent me south to pay attention to this matter! But now our Wu Dynasty has lost the northern barrier. As ministers, I will Soldiers, you should feel a sense of urgency every day! I have been working on this matter for more than several years to unite the Jurchens to attack the Khitan. Now is the perfect time. It is the time for men to make meritorious deeds, achieve eternal achievements, and be famous in history. You all go north, when I will wholeheartedly assist the king and Commander Yang to regain the Northern Territory. I will put down the rebellion as soon as possible and go north. Although I cannot go with you at this time, my desire to perform meritorious service and kill the enemy is with you."
"Wang, Yang Keshi is not here, but if he said this, those two people will know what to do. This Northern Expedition will definitely be delayed a lot and waste food and money. Because they know that if they take advantage of Privy Tong this time, , even if you are successful for a while, you will definitely be retaliated by Tong Guan in the future, and it will be miserable and miserable."
Qin Mansion, Qin Siyuan said, taking out two files and three letters.
"But the Holy Father also has high hopes for this trip to the north. They have been working like dogs and nothing has been achieved. Maybe Tong Guan will make up for the two of them later, but when the emperor is angry, they must come up at that time."
Putting the things on the table, Qin Siyuan's face turned cold: "Tong Guan will help them say something. If it's just the Holy One, it can keep them safe for a while. But if it's the Holy One and his subordinates, plus me and Prime Minister Li, we won't be able to handle it." If so, they have to think about it...
I have some evidence about them here. They are domineering and domineering, and their families bully men and women in the village for their own harm. I don’t care. These alone cannot cure their crimes. Even if they are cured, it will only be a small matter.
Punishment, but if the Northern Expedition is added to it"
"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. I will ensure that all food, grass, and military supplies are available in the rear.
Supply, everything the army wants can be obtained. Grit your teeth and ensure that this war is fought well. I will arrange people to go to the border to stir up trouble everywhere. You can also wait for the opportunity to take action. The war must be fought.
, don’t miss the opportunity.”
The old man paused: "After the fight started, or if there was any problem between Wang Zhen and Yang Keshi before, show them these two things and two letters, and then tell them that if I want to win the battle, I have to show off in front of the Jurchens."
Victory can be at any price, it doesn't matter if it's a narrow victory or a miserable victory, it only needs to be the kind of victory that can decide the situation. If they win, I, Prime Minister Li and even the current emperor will try to make sure that they ignore it and make sure that they will be famous in history and be rich and noble. I, Qin Siyuan, will not
Tell lies, but if they don't fight, if they dare to lose, you also tell those two people that Prime Minister Li and I will do anything to make it difficult for them to stay among the nine tribes. This will serve as a warning to the next person who takes over their position."
The words were not loud, but they were decisive. The two students talked to 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 full dress, holding a
They 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, and I'm afraid you haven't eaten again. I just took the time to come out, asked around and heard that Yubai had already left, so I came over to take a look. They are all your favorite foods. These are made from quail eggs.
It’s pretty good, let’s eat a few first.”
The old man nodded and picked up the chopsticks: "I let Madam worry about it."
The side hall became quiet. The old man took a few bites of the dishes and thought of something. He tilted his head and said, "Hangzhou has fallen."
The old woman blinked her eyes: "Ah!!! That Qian Xiwen, and that kid Li Heng, are they all here at this time!!!!"
"Yes, I originally thought that Hangzhou Wude Camp was also an elite soldier. Even if there was an earthquake before, a bunch of rioters should be able to hold on. Who knows...
Before the reinforcements from both sides arrived, it fell first. Alas, every time Fang La conquered a place, he almost killed the officials, gentry and wealthy households. Now that the city of Hangzhou has been destroyed, the surroundings are full of rebels. I just hope they can escape.
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, the city of Jiangning, thousands of miles away, was also filled with lively festive atmosphere. On the Qinhuai River, building boats were displayed, and floats paraded in the streets and alleys. On a small building by the slightly remote river bend, the cool wind was blowing through a few hanging boats.
There is a lantern on the terrace. There are various fruits and foods on the terrace. Two women are holding a small begging party. They are in white clothes and white skirts. The one with long hair is Nie Yunzhu. The other side is wearing a goose-yellow dress. At this time, her hands are clasped together.
The one laughing and dancing upward like a snake is Yuan Jin'er.
There are bustling lights of the city not far away, and occasionally there are people and cars passing by on the riverside road here. The silver light in the sky is flowing, and Yuan Jin'er's dance merges with the surrounding orange lights, creating an extremely pleasing scene.
Nie Yunzhu just watched with a smile, strumming the guqin beside her casually, and chatting for fun. However, her smile always seemed a bit forced and distant, and 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 more or less. As long as you are willing, you can always find out. Sister Yunzhu has been concerned about these things all day long. Although at the beginning
She remained calm on the surface, but she was still panicking in her heart. Even that fear 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 up her bags and left home, heading straight to
Hangzhou.
For this reason, Yuan Jin'er tried her best to laugh every day, trying to make her sister happy, but the effect was naturally limited, but at the moment there was nothing else she could think of. On the other hand, she also felt a little resentful of the girl who didn't live in Hangzhou.
The new scholar who has heard the news has arrived. If it had not been for him and Sister Yunzhu had not met him, wouldn't everything be over and everyone would have no worries...
In this small banquet, the two of them were the protagonists, and Yuan Jin'er's maid Kuo'er was responsible for bringing various things. Halfway through the banquet, Yunzhu's married maid Hu Tao also came over, and Hu Tao seemed to be in a good mood.
, talked to Kuan'er while they were busy outside, and then just attended the party as usual. However, Yuan Jin'er saw something was wrong with Hu Tao, and when it was time to go to the toilet, he grabbed Kuan'er outside and asked.
Kou'er also frowned: "Hu Tao said, Hu Tao said...
Erniu of her family just heard the news. It was brought by businessmen from the southeast area. It was said that there is chaos in the southeast area. I heard that Hangzhou has been invaded and there are bandits everywhere. Many bandits have risen up. Over there...
…
No one can escape there...
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"What……
"Yuan Jin'er's eyes widened, and she didn't know what she was feeling for a moment. Before she could summarize, Yunzhu's voice came from behind: "You said...
What?"
Looking back, Yunzhu was standing at the door over there, looking at the master and servant. Her face was as white as paper, and her thin body was swaying slightly. It looked like the white dress and white skirt were shining slightly.
She seemed a little transparent, as if she could evaporate and float away from this world at any time.
That was of course an illusion. The next moment Yuan Jin'er had this impression in her mind, Yunzhu rushed out with her skirt in hand. Jin'er screamed "Ah--" and suddenly grabbed the opponent's waist.
He pressed his head against her body desperately, shouting: "Kuao'er! Prepare the car! Prepare the car! Prepare the car - Sister Yunzhu, I will go with you, I will go with you - ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!"
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 woman in white clothes was shaking slightly and crying.
As he clasped his hands to say goodbye, the woman behind him also followed. After waiting for a while, someone walked out of the house and welcomed the two women in. They saw Kang Xian in the side hall. As soon as he saw the old man, Yunzhu ran over.
He knelt down in tears, followed closely by Jin'er who also knelt down. Kang Xian quickly 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, carriages and horses, and many more.
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 was holding a child in his hand, coveting Su Tan'er's hand, and was walking forward in the middle of the fleeing crowd. Almost everyone around him belonged to the Su family.
Man. He suffered some minor injuries during the battle in Taiping Lane. They have been bandaged and are not serious. At this time, apart from the seemingly endless walking, there is only a wound on his right arm. Along with the pulse, there are faint traces.
wisps of pain.
At this time, around Hangzhou, there were refugees everywhere. Those who broke out when the city of Hangzhou was destroyed were originally driven here by Fang La. Things like order were gone. There were killings and fighting everywhere. Was he the only one?
This group of people is considered to be the largest group of escapees. Among them are the army, the guardians of wealthy businessmen and gentry gathered by Ning Yi, and so on. Most of the people with permanent property have joined this group. They are also Fang La's army.
The key point to take care of is that there should be several armies in the rear, taking advantage of the power of the broken city to pursue this direction. On the way, they have been discovered once, and they fought a small battle. Some old, weak, women and children were there.
He was left behind while fleeing and may be dead now.
The starry night gradually darkened, and dark clouds gradually obscured the Chinese Valentine's Day night sky. 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 over there. When the night wind blew, he also felt a little cold. Maybe he had a cold after working hard for days...