The people sent had just left for a while when Huang Boyan and Lu Qing rode over.
The two of them got the news only a little later than Zhang Mingjian, so they came quickly.
In the lobby of the General Manager's Mansion, Bo Luo Buhua said angrily: "Huang Qianhu, Deputy Lu Qianhu, tell yourselves, if we had gone directly to capture Sesame Li that day, would things have developed like this?"
Huang Boyan was also a little overwhelmed by the unexpected situation and was speechless for a while.
Lu Qing was extremely calm and said calmly: "Your Highness, Sesame Li has recruited so many people in such a short time, which shows that he has been secretly planning for a long time. If we attack the Beimen Army, it will only force Zhang Yangquan to side with Sesame Li!"<
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Boluo Buhua said blankly: "What do you mean by this?"
Lu Qing said slowly: "What kind of person do you think Zhizhi Li is, how could he serve under Zhang Yangquan?"
Sun Hong frowned and said: "What Deputy Lu Qianhu means is that Zhang Yangquan has secretly defected to Sesame Li?"
Lu Qing shook his head: "No, if he had taken refuge with Zhima Li, he would have left with Zhima Li that night. Moreover, the commander of Zhima Li's defeated army could not easily make Zhang Yangquan surrender!"
Polo Buhua stayed for a while and said: "Then why does Sesame Li work under Zhang Yangquan?"
Lu Qingdao: "It's very simple. He wanted to persuade Zhang Yangquan, but he never succeeded! However, he persuaded many of Zhang Yangquan's subordinates, so some people rescued him and defected with him!"
Zhang Mingjian sneered and said: "So, it was precisely because you suggested that His Highness arrest Sesame Li that you forced Zhang Yangquan away and created the current situation!"
Huang Boyan laughed and said, "I don't know who revealed Sesame Li's identity!"
Boluo Buhua said angrily: "Stop arguing, Zhenzhou is in an emergency now, who of you will lead the troops to rescue?"
Huang Boyan and Lu Qing looked at each other and were about to speak out when another civil servant rushed in outside the lobby, followed by a messenger.
Before the messenger entered the lobby, he shouted at the top of his lungs: "Zhenzhou has fallen! Zhenzhou has fallen!"
Everyone in the hall changed their expressions. Polo Buhua pointed at the messenger and said, "You, you, you... what did you say?"
The messenger fell to his knees and said in a hoarse voice: "Dear superior officers, Zhenzhou has been captured by the red scarf thieves!"
Sun Hong hurriedly pulled him up and said, "I didn't ask for help just now, how could I have fallen so quickly?"
The messenger said with red eyes: "There are also red scarf thieves in the city. They opened the city gate and let the red scarf thieves in. His Excellency Daruhuachi led people to fight with the red scarf thieves in the streets of the city. However, they were outnumbered, so they sent a villain to
Inform the General Manager of the situation!"
Polo Buhua slumped his shoulders and his eyes were a little dazed: "So, even if we send reinforcements now, it's too late?"
Sun Hong hesitated for a moment and said: "Your Highness, reinforcements still need to be sent. Even if Zhenzhou soldiers cannot be saved, Zhenzhou can still be recovered, but we can't just sit back and watch the rebel army grow bigger!"
Huang Boyan snorted and said: "Don't forget the Taizhou bandits. If we send out troops without authorization, what will happen if the Taizhou bandits attack?"
Boluo Buhua said: "How about ordering the Chuzhou garrison to recover Taizhou?"
"No! There are only 10,000 defenders in Chuzhou. There are not enough soldiers to defend Haozhou. We must not mobilize them easily!" Sun Hong immediately objected.
Kang Lian suddenly said: "Your Highness, Jiangdu is currently surrounded by two groups of thieves. You should immediately write to the Beimen Army and ask them to return to the North Gate of the town to strengthen their defenses!"
Polo Buhua said repeatedly: "Yes, yes, Kang Lian, you will handle this matter personally. You must invite them back!"
"After all, Zhang Yangquan has had close contact with Sesame Li. Can His Highness really trust this person?" Lu Qing said lightly.
Kang Lian narrowed his eyes and said: "Zhang Qianhu was arrested just because he was unwilling to collude with Zhima Li, which led to Zhima Li's rebellion. If we don't win over Zhang Qianhu now, it will be too late to regret it if Zhima Li gets there first."
That’s it!”
Bo Luo Buhua raised his hand and said: "No need to say more, Kang Lian, you immediately set off for Longtan Village, and you must persuade Zhang Qianhu to return to Jiangdu!"
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Shen Qianqian stood by the window and looked up at the sky. It was a good day today with blue sky and white clouds, but her mood was heavy.
She just returned to Jiangdu yesterday and finally bought a large amount of Western spices from a Western merchant in Jiqing Prefecture. She plans to return to Jiangdu and open a spice shop.
Unexpectedly, as soon as I came back, I heard about Sesame Li and the Beimen Army.
In order to bring Longtan Village into Jiangdu, she did not know how much effort she spent. Now that she has finally formed a good situation, she is also ready to show off her skills in Jiangdu.
But unexpectedly, God's calculations are not as good as those of humans, and a small unexpected incident turns all her plans into nothing.
Without the protection of the Beimen Army, the Cai family and other big merchants in Jiangdu will join forces to suppress her, and soon, her property in Jiangdu will be uprooted again.
Shen Qianqian sighed quietly, these are troubled times, you may get rich overnight, or you may lose everything overnight.
Chun He didn't know when he came behind her and said softly: "Miss, Bian Yuanheng is here to visit, do you want to see me?"
Shen Qianqian calmed down and said calmly: "Invite him in."
After a while, Chunhe brought Bian Yuanheng into the house. Every time she saw this person, Shen Qianqian would think of a leopard. No, a leopard couldn't kill a tiger. She smiled in amusement.
"Why is Miss Shen staring at me and laughing?" Bian Yuanheng raised his eyebrows.
Shen Qianqian smiled slightly and said, "I just feel weird."
"Oh? What's weird?"
"Qian Qian wouldn't be surprised if your father or your brother came to see me, but I didn't expect that the eldest son would also come to me." Shen Qianqian said while making a gesture of invitation.
Bian Yuanheng sat down cross-legged on the cushion, laughed and said: "If I said that I was here to help Miss Shen solve her problems, Miss Shen would not believe it, right?"
Shen Qianqian blinked and said: "Master Bian is famous all over Jiangdu. He will not deceive the little girl with false lies. The little girl not only believes it, but also looks forward to it!"
Bian Yuanheng sat casually, resting his elbows on his knees, and said with a smile: "Let me guess, Miss Shen must be worried now. What will happen to your properties in Beimen when Longtan Village withdraws from Jiangdu?"
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Shen Qianqian's expression became more serious: "Qianqian is worried about this matter, and asked Mr. Bian to teach me."
Bian Yuanheng smiled and said: "This is actually easy, we just need to transfer the industry."
"Transfer to where?"
"Taizhou!"
Shen Qianqian was stunned for a while and said: "Is Mr. Bian joking?"
Bian Yuanheng raised his eyebrows and said sternly: "Bian never makes fun of big things. Wouldn't Miss Shen be like other foolish men and women and think that the city occupied by the rebels must be in chaos?"
Shen Qianqian said: "Isn't it?"
"Of course not! Taizhou City has been stabilized, even more stable than Jiangdu City. Zhang Jiusi ordered the sergeants not to disturb the people, and has executed more than a dozen officers who disturbed the people!"
Shen Qianqian smiled, poured a cup of tea and handed it over: "Master Bian, please have some tea."
Bian Yuanheng took the tea cup and put it down, saying: "Of course, Taizhou is not as prosperous as Jiangdu, and the population is much smaller, but the city is full of waste and is waiting for development. The first businessman to enter Taizhou City now will become the largest businessman in Taizhou in a few years. !"
Shen Qianqian smiled and said: "Maybe in a few years the grass will grow on the graves."
Bian Yuanheng said with glaring eyes: "I don't deny this possibility. Miss Shen can weigh the benefits and risks before making a decision!"
Shen Qianqian was silent for a while and said: "Qianqian will consider this matter."
Bian Yuanheng stood up, cupped his hands and said: "The words have been brought, Bian takes leave." When he reached the door, he suddenly turned around and said: "By the way, Zhang Jiusi is preparing to attack Gaoyou. Miss Shen can also take this into consideration. ”
Shen Qianqian suddenly said: "I wonder if Bian Shibo has transferred his property to Taizhou?"
Bian Yuanheng stiffened for a moment and said with a wry smile: "My father is old and timid."
Shen Qianqian smiled and said: "Master Bian is really a frank person."
Bian Yuanheng said nothing more, waved his hand and left the room.
"Miss, I think Mr. Bian's proposal is not bad. Anyway, we have nowhere to go now, so we might as well go to Taizhou!" Chunhe said after closing the door.
Shen Qianqian walked to the lower table and sat down, drinking tea without saying a word. Chunhe was packing the cushions and teacups that had been tilted by Bian Yuanheng.
After a while, Shen Qianqian stood up and walked to the wooden stand to get his cloak.
"Miss, do you want to go out?"
"Well, let's go to Longtan Village."
Seeing her holding a thick cloak, Chunhe couldn't help but smile and said, "Miss, it's almost April. Aren't you afraid of being heated to death wearing such a thick cloak?"
Shen Qianqian was stunned for a moment, then slowly put the cloak back to its original place and murmured: "Is it almost April? Time flies so fast!"