Zhang Youcai struggled instinctively, and Ma Xiaoquan's voice immediately rang in his ears: "Don't move, lest they hear~"
Zhang Youcai reacted and nodded gently. In the darkness, he couldn't see Ma Xiaoquan's face, but he could feel that the prince was very close to him.
"How's it going?" Ma Xiaoquan's voice came again.
"It's all done~"
"Very good~ Just put the list down when you have finished it~"
Zhang Youcai did not dare to neglect, and quickly took out the compiled list from his arms, put it down, and left the tent.
After Zhang Youcai left, he looked back at Ma Xiaoquan's tent, and at this time, light came from inside.
Zhang Youcai exhaled, thinking that he had finally completed his task and could have a good sleep now.
...
The next day, the large army continued to advance.
Ma Xiaoquan today was no different from yesterday, still looking like he didn't care about anything. In the afternoon, although they had already walked out of the boundaries of Blackwater City, Zhang Youcai still looked at Ma Xiaoquan, looking unhurried.
Zhang Youcai couldn't help but worry. Could it be that the list he provided yesterday had too many people? Could it be that the Crown Prince was unable to take action because of the number of people?
...
The town closest to Heishui City is called "Wangyue Town", which is also the choke point to Heishui City. Therefore, there are many merchants coming and going, and even more tourists from various countries.
There is a military post in Wangyue Town, which covers a large area and can accommodate 5,000 people.
There is a special place for soldiers to rest in the military post. Although the conditions are a bit rough compared to Heishui City, it is still convenient in general.
Ma Xiaoquan arranged for the accompanying troops to be stationed in the military post, and then he led Zhang Youcai around the town.
On the way, Zhang Youcai couldn't hold it in any longer and said, "Your Majesty, I really don't understand. Didn't you tell us about Blackwater City, and then...but now you haven't heard anything?"
Ma Xiaoquan laughed and asked, "Why, I'm not in a hurry, but you are?"
Zhang Youcai smiled bitterly and said: "Your Majesty, haven't you noticed that those soldiers are already ready to make a move? When they settled in Bingyi just now, many people complained, saying that Bingyi was not a place for people to live, and they wanted to live in the town.
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Ma Xiaoquan said: "Although Wangyue Town is quite big, the inns in the town are mainly for businessmen and tourists who come and go. I have two thousand people coming in all at once. Not to mention the shortage of housing, the house prices will increase.
Few, and besides, these people are not fuel-efficient lamps. If they are placed in the town, they will also be a source of uneasiness."
"But Your Majesty, you are right, but now someone has joined forces to live in the town. Do you want to take action, Your Majesty?"
Ma Xiaoquan narrowed his eyes slightly, shook his head and smiled: "No, I won't do anything yet. There are too many people coming and going in Wangyue Town, and it's inconvenient for them to talk a lot."
"What about those soldiers who left the team without authorization?"
Ma Xiaoquan rolled his eyes and asked, "Where is the mayor of Wangyue Town? I'm going to pay him a visit."
Zhang Youcai understood what Ma Xiaoquan meant and said humbly, "It's not far ahead."
The two came to the door of the mayor's mansion of Wangyue Town, and were stopped by two soldiers with their hands outstretched.
Zhang Youcai took out the customs clearance document and handed it to the two soldiers. The soldiers unfolded it and looked at it. He immediately stood up straight and said respectfully: "I don't know that I am the prince. I hope the prince will forgive me."
Zhang Youcai shook his head, pointed at Ma Xiaoquan behind him and said: "I am not the prince, this one is."
The two soldiers blushed and said quickly: "I heard that the prince is going to unite to become the consort. Your Excellency has already given instructions. If the prince has any request, those of us who are young and can help will definitely help."
Ma Xiaoquan snorted, and looked at each other with Zhang Youcai, thinking that he and the mayor of Wangyue Town had never met before, but the other party had already begun to show his kindness to him. It seemed that officials from the capital still had respect in the local area.
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"Well~ then please tell the mayor that I'm here to visit him~"
A soldier nodded quickly, turned around and ran towards the mansion. A moment later, a fat official walked out of the mansion quickly. Although this official was fat, his face did not look like the kind of fat-headed and big-eared person who took bribes.
"Haha, the crown prince has taken such trouble to come to this humble place. It's really a blessing. I've missed my welcome, but I still hope that the crown prince will atone for his sins~" Mayor Wangyue Town raised his hand to Ma Xiaoquan, "I am the mayor of Wangyue Town, Peng Dacheng~"
Ma Xiaoquan chuckled, raised his hands and returned the greeting: "I'm under Wanshanhe. If Master Peng doesn't mind, just call me Shanhe~"
"How can this be done? The prince is noble, and I am just a small town mayor. To call the prince like this is to undermine me at the beginning?"
"No problem, no problem. Mr. Peng is older than me and is sensible. It's normal for him to call me "Shanhe". I have left the capital, so naturally I don't need to constrain you according to the rules of the capital."
Peng Dacheng simply nodded and said: "In that case, I will call the Crown Prince 'Shanhe' in vain. Shanhe, please, sit inside~"
"Haha, it's easy to talk, sir, please~"
The two strolled into the mansion and sat down in the main hall. They were polite at first, and then Peng Dacheng told Ma Xiaoquan some recent events in Wangyue Town.
Ma Xiaoquan understood that Peng Dacheng was deliberately trying to please him, so he pretended to be modest and listened to his introduction.
"Shan He, if you have any inconveniences on your way to United Unity to be your consort this time, please feel free to mention it to me. Although I, Peng Dacheng, have a low official position, I still have some connections. On my way to United Unity, I have
Some friends will try their best to help you."
Ma Xiaoquan handed over his hand: "This couldn't be better. By the way, Mr. Peng, I have an army of two thousand people stationed in Bingyi, but there are some people inside who are not very obedient and may come to live in the town without permission."
Well, if something happens, what do you mean, sir..."
Peng Dacheng stood up, cupped his hands and said: "Shanhe, whatever you say, do whatever you want~"
Ma Xiaoquan chuckled: "Then I just said it. Your Excellency can send someone to keep an eye on those soldiers of mine. If something goes wrong with them, please don't worry about my face and just arrest them."
"Ah? This..."
Ma Xiaoquan said: "These two thousand people are all soldiers. I have to take good care of them. But when they go to the local government, they cannot break the local rules. If they make mistakes, I, the commander, will also have to bear the responsibility."
"Then...Okay, I'll try my best, I'll try my best~~"
Ma Xiaoquan stood up, cupped his hands and said, "Okay, my message has been conveyed, it's up to you what to do~ I'll take my leave now~"
Peng Dachen also wanted to keep Ma Xiaoquan for a meal, but when he heard that he was leaving, he knew that he couldn't keep him, so he could only stand up and say goodbye.
After sending Ma Xiaoquan away, Peng Dacheng narrowed his eyes slightly and murmured: "Wanshanhe has left me such a problem, I have to solve it~ But what did he mean by that? I mean
Should I do things according to the rules, or should I not do them? This is really embarrassing for me..."
...
On the way, Zhang Youcai asked Ma Xiaoquan: "Your Majesty, Peng Dacheng, do you dare to follow what you told him?"
Ma Xiaoquan smiled and said: "I will definitely do it."
"Even so, those soldiers wouldn't deliberately make mistakes, right?"
"It's good if you don't make a mistake. If you make a mistake, you should be punished according to local rules. There's nothing wrong with that. It won't be difficult for me to do it, and it won't be difficult for Peng Dacheng to do it either."
Zhang Youcai still didn't understand Ma Xiaoquan's intention, but looking at Ma Xiaoquan's evil smile, he knew that the Shanhe Prince in front of him was an elusive person.
...
Returning to Bingyi, Ma Xiaoquan ordered his people to count the number of soldiers. Sure enough, the group of people related to Zhao Zijin, about thirty or so, were not in Bingyi at the moment. They had all gone to the town to live and drink.
Zhang Youcai felt a little guilty, because he gave almost all the money Ma Xiaoquan gave him to use for work, to these thirty people.
Ma Xiaoquan saw Zhang Youcai's guilt, patted him on the shoulder, and said: "I have expected this kind of thing. Thanks to you, I am more sure that they are the only ones who have something to do with Zhao Zijin."
"Prince~~" Zhang Youcai looked at Ma Xiaoquan gratefully.
"Okay, this is your first time doing something for me, so you will inevitably make mistakes. I don't blame you. I will pass on my orders later. Tonight, we will hold a bonfire training on the school grounds."
"Campfire training? What is it?" Zhang Youcai was puzzled.
"Well, just light a fire and eat and drink together."
"Yes~~"
...
In a tavern in Wangyue Town, about thirty soldiers gathered together to drink and eat meat.
They chatted without any scruples and annoyed the merchants and tourists nearby. However, because there were so many of them and they were wearing Blackwater City military uniforms, no one dared to step forward to stop them from continuing their rampage.
"Hey, you guys said, if we just come to town to drink and eat meat, will Wan Shanhe be angry?"
"Humph, it doesn't matter if you are angry, he is just a coward. Even if he comes, we will still eat and drink. At worst, we won't leave~ Let's see what he can do to us."
"That's right~~"
Among the thirty or so people, there were still some who were timid: "Brothers, although we are all under the care of Mr. Zhao, no matter what, we have already left Blackwater City. As we go further and further, Mr. Zhao
Even if he is powerful, he is still beyond his reach. I think we should go back after eating and drinking. You can all see it, right? As soon as Wan Shanhe leaves Heishui City, there are some changes, especially the way he sets up tents. I think
He doesn’t look like an ordinary person.”
"Haha, so what, he's alone, oh no, there's that bastard Zhang Youcai next to him, it's just the two of them, and there are more than thirty of us, let's go back and fan the flames, others will follow suit~ Don't forget
Well, Mr. Zhao has settled down, so we are going to cause trouble so that Wanshanhe cannot smoothly unite and unify. He finally gave up and retreated. Even if our mission is completed, besides, who of us is willing to unite? Let go.
Why don't you stay in the nice Blackwater City and go to a place where birds don't shit?"
