The horn of war has sounded, and when armies from all walks of life are gathering in Andu County, a large amount of grain and grass are also transferred from Yuanyang to Andu.
Before the soldiers and horses move the food and grass, Yuanyang has been going to Andu to adjust the food at least ten days in advance. Now it is actually nearing the end of the food transportation.
Of course, this is just the end of a large-scale food transportation. Food will continue to be replenished to Andu in the future, but the scale will be much smaller.
Standing on the hillside, looking at another batch of grain transport teams leaving, Zhang Shi felt very heartbroken.
Because he was careful enough and never made any mistakes in his errands, he was promoted to 100 households and now works under Fang Sheng.
In the palace's Northern Expedition this time, Fang Sheng's troops and horses will be used as the main force, and it is natural that they will be rewarded for their meritorious service.
But all this has nothing to do with Zhang Shi, because he was assigned another task.
Its main task is to protect the smooth flow of the grain road north of Yuanyang and kill zombies that appear along the way.
In fact, there are not many zombies around. In other words, Zhang Shi is not under great pressure, but Zhang Shi does not want this kind of peace.
Zhang Shi also wanted to be rewarded for his meritorious service, so he preferred to go to the front line and lead his men to kill more bandits.
Just when Zhang Shi was feeling distressed, he heard the soldiers behind him report: "Master Baihu, Mr. Jiang Qi is here!"
General Banner Jiang He was Zhang Shi's most capable general, so Zhang Shi assigned him the most important task.
After rushing over with his subordinates, Jiang He clasped his fists and said, "Master Baihu, I haven't found many monsters along the way. Our job is easy this time!"
"Jiang He, what does it have to do with you whether there are more or less monsters? Don't forget your own mission!"
As soon as he heard this, Jiang He felt uncomfortable and said, "Sir, in this big world, it's not easy to catch bandits!"
That's right, Jiang He's mission assigned by Zhang Shi was to capture the thieves who stole food.
The case has been going on for so long, but there is no clue as to how to solve it. Jiang He felt uncomfortable thinking about this.
"My lord, why don't we report this to the Privy Council at this time, or just put the case aside until we are done with it?"
Zhang Shi's face suddenly fell, and he said in a deep voice: "Put the case aside for now? Can you guarantee that the thieves will not come out during this period of time?"
"Don't forget, we are responsible for providing food and comfort. If something happens again... neither you nor I can bear it!"
After being explained by Zhang Shi in this way, Jiang He realized that there was no room for change, and he should continue to do this job seriously.
"Sir, you are really clueless in this humble position!" Jiang He said with a bitter look on his face.
"We still have to investigate, we still have to search, we still have to search!" Zhang Shi looked extremely helpless.
The people below have difficulties, so why don't they have difficulties? Everyone can only do what they do.
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Yuanyang Fucheng, within the palace.
Under the service of the eunuchs, Zhao Yanxun was changing his armor. This time he was going to the front line to take command.
"You mean, those rebels in the north are also mobilizing their troops?" Zhao Yanxun asked in a deep voice.
"That's it. I think the rebels who came to the north have also noticed our movements!
Zhao Yanxun said indifferently: "As long as we hold on to Tianma Fort, it's useless for them to mobilize their troops. They can't break through our defense line!"
As a bridgehead against the north, Tianma Fort is now crowded with troops, and Zhao Yanxun is not worried about the safety here at all.
"I asked you to add sand to Zhu Jinzhang's side, but there's still no progress yet?"
When Zhao Yanxun asked about this, Lin Quan lowered his waist a little further and replied: "Reporting to the prince, there are not many people in Zhu Jinzhang's family to serve him, so trying to plant an informant around him... is really tricky!"
After the last assassination attempt, Zhao Yanxun thought about sending people to assassinate him again, but in the end it was nothing.
But since the assassination, Zhu Jinzhang has become extremely cautious. It is almost impossible to assassinate him outside, so Zhao Yanxun thought of sending assassins to his home.
The two of them are now enemies of each other, and they can push aside morality and so on, so naturally they will use all possible means.
At this moment, Zhao Yanxun intervened, which put pressure on Lin Quan, and he was deeply afraid that he would be reprimanded again.
But at this moment, I heard a eunuch outside reporting: "Your Majesty, the Princess and the Queen are asking to see you!"
Princess? Why did she come here? Zhao Yanxun murmured in his heart.
After waving away the eunuchs serving around him, Zhao Yanxun walked directly to the palace gate.
When I walked to the entrance of the main hall, I saw Xue Baojun standing outside, followed by several maids.
"My dear concubine, if you have anything to do, just send someone a message. Why do you need to come here in person?" Zhao Yanxun went out to greet her and carefully supported Xue Baoyun's body.
Xue Baoyun has a pregnant belly, and she will give birth in more than two months.
"Your Majesty, I have come here to ask for something!" Xue Baojun said with hope on his face.
"My dear, what are you talking about? As long as I can do it, I will definitely do it for my dear!"
"Then Liu De will return to Beijing tomorrow. I want to ask him to bring a letter from home to Beijing, but this servant refuses, saying that he can't make the decision..."
Speaking of this, Xue Baoyun approached Zhao Yanxun and said: "So, I have come to the prince today to ask for mercy!"
Zhao Yanxun did not express his position, but looked to the left and right and said: "Everyone, stand down!"
All the maids and eunuchs around them left, leaving only Zhao Yanxun and his wife at the door of the hall.
Supporting Xue Baoyun, Zhao Yanxun led him into the main hall and said as he walked: "My dear concubine, you miss your family and want to tell them that you are safe... I can understand it!"
"This matter is not just as simple as bringing a letter. You know...many people in the capital hate me to the core!"
"Now, everyone in the capital thinks we are dead, so their hatred has disappeared!"
"But think about it, if the news that we are alive gets back, they will be helpless against me, but they may turn their anger on your mother's family!"
After saying this, Zhao Yanxun sighed: "You know... those officials in the capital can do anything!"
Xue Baoyun nodded, but she didn't think so much, but she understood everything about Zhao Yanxun.
"So, we can only... hide it for the rest of our lives!" Xue Baoyun said with a bitter smile.
"My beloved, don't be impatient. Please be patient for a while longer. Things are unpredictable... maybe there will be a turn for the better!"
"Your Majesty, I understand the truth!"
Hearing Xue Baoyun's words, Zhao Yanxun was relieved. He thought he would have to waste a lot of time.
"My dear wife, go back and have a baby, don't think too much about it, the most important thing now is to give birth to the baby!"
Turning around to face Zhao Yanxun, Xue Baoyun looked at her husband, who was in armor, and said slowly: "The prince is on an expedition here, and I can't help you much. I just hope that the prince returns safely!"
Taking Xue Baoyun into his arms, Zhao Yanxun said slowly: "My beloved concubine has done me the greatest favor by giving birth to an heir for me!"
"Your Majesty, I miss my parents!"
Xue Baoyun has always been extremely strong and has supported the appearance of the mistress of the palace. Zhao Yanxun rarely sees her showing her soft side.
But after all, she was raised by her biological parents, and it is normal to miss her parents at this moment.
"Don't worry, there will definitely be a chance to meet again in the future!" Zhao Yanxun whispered.
