In this lofty mountain, Mr. Meng managed to find a pile of dry firewood without any effort by some unknown method.
"Huh," Mr. Meng threw away the firewood in his hand and sat down on the stone. At the same time, he cursed in his heart, damn, these unloyalty guys like Mr. Chai don't know how to help. They used to talk about loyalty in vain.
"Okay, let's go." Looking at a guy on the ground panting, Ayimei actually said something that almost made the guy jump up and hit him.
"What, let's go," Mr. Meng suspected that he heard wrongly. Is it so torturous?
Ayimei directly filtered Meng Xinghe's continuous rhetorical questions with an expression that said if you don't leave, you can stay. It was already getting dark now, so walking on the mountain road for more than ten miles would be no problem. The reason why she tortured Meng Xinghe was just now If he can't swallow the sigh in his heart, it's just torture to him.
"Yes, you have to lower your head when you are under the eaves," Meng Xinghe cursed fiercely. He couldn't find the way to Phoenix City, so he naturally followed the others in shame.
"Third brother, I didn't realize that this little girl from the Miao family is very stubborn, like a little leopard in the mountains." As they walked, Young Master Chai sneaked up to Meng Xinghe and admired the little girl from the Miao family leading the way with him. Sister Ayi said, "Hey, I have a good figure and appearance, and I have a big butt, so I will definitely be able to give birth to a son. This is more in line with your vision, third brother."
Meng Xinghe suddenly glared: "Get out,"
What are you talking about? Mr. Chai, whenever he has nothing to do, he just talks about this woman’s big butt and that woman’s breasts. His head is full of ** thoughts. He has never changed them since he came out of Taoyuan. He probably won’t change them in this life. I hope he restrains himself.
Meng Xinghe curled his lips. Although this guy was not a brother just now, he knew that Mr. Chai was loyal but would never interfere in the conflicts between himself and other women.
"Second brother, when you arrive in Phoenix City, you go and arrange accommodation first. I'll go to the General's Mansion to find General Yang,"
"I can only do the logistics," Chai Shao suddenly smiled playfully, giving Meng Xinghe a run for his money.
Meng Xinghe sighed in his heart. Without the support of Master Chai, he could not be as relaxed as he is now. Thinking that this trip to Lingnan has already passed more than half, he just waited to meet General Yang in Phoenix City and talk to him about his surrender. , if it can be completed smoothly, most of the matter will be completed. As for the Turks, Meng Xinghe only wanted to deal with the affairs in Lingnan, so he got up and went to the Turks.
He didn't know how much time it would take to get back and forth. Now Meng Xinghe only felt that time was the most precious. He also wished he could fly to Chang'an immediately to take Sister Xianzi and his two children out of the palace, and never do it again. Talking about being a high official, honoring one's ancestors, etc. are all empty talk, and they cannot compare with the happiness of enjoying a peaceful family relationship.
People are strange animals. Once they have a certain idea in their hearts, they can do things with overwhelming force. What is strange is that since Ai Mei tortured Meng Xinghe, this guy has become extremely quiet. As long as he can He quickened his pace and hurried on. No matter how tired or painful he was, he didn't say a word. Others didn't know why Mr. Meng became so obedient now. He just felt in his heart that it was necessary to do his best to the two little guys who had never met. It is a father's responsibility. God knows, mother and son were not under house arrest by Li Shimin in Chang'an but lived in peace.
"Nianxian, Nianlang, don't worry, you two little guys, as long as your father is here, your mother will be freed from the prison as soon as possible." This is what Master Meng has been saying the most in his heart, and the two little guys don't know.
What he looked like, he really wished he could meet him.
In the Shiwanshan Mountains of Lingnan, we have to go around many rugged mountain roads and trek through mountains and rivers. It is not a cruel hardship, but it can also be said that it is not easy. Finally, when everyone felt exhausted, a tall city wall made of black boulders appeared in front of them.
Ayimei's eyes lit up as she was also tired. A few months ago, she and other young Miao women in the Miao village had gone to Phoenix City to participate in the Miao family's grand event, the Huashan Festival. Naturally, she recognized that the black city wall was where Phoenix City was.
"We're here," Ayimei breathed a sigh of relief, "Phoenix City is ahead."
"We're finally here," he said after walking for four days, rushing day and night. If he didn't arrive again, Meng Xinghe would wonder if Ayimei was stumbling upon him. At this moment, he no longer needed Ayimei to lead the way. When he saw
Facing the black stone wall in front of him, he left Ai Mei, who had been serving as the team's guide, and led three or two brothers to run forward excitedly.
Phoenix City is the capital of Lingnan. Compared with some of the villages we saw along the way, it is already the size of the Central Plains market outside. Although Lingnan is where the Miao and other minority ethnic groups gather, Phoenix City still has many people from those days.
The Han people stationed in the Central Plains, but General Yang had earlier ordered that the Han people could only live in the city and were not allowed to go out to harass the people of Lingnan. Therefore, Lingnan had been peaceful for more than 20 years. Even if General Yang wanted to fight the Tang army now, he could not see what was happening in Lingnan.
In a chaotic place, people in the city can come and go freely, and it doesn't look like a war at all.
Arriving outside Phoenix City, when the soldiers guarding the city saw Meng Xinghe and others wearing Miao costumes, they thought they were Miao people coming to the city to go to the market. They did not do any small things like checking or collecting tolls. They were very ethical.
Release.
"It seems that General Yang is doing a good job in managing Lingnan. This place is simply a paradise." When you walk into Phoenix City, you can see street shops selling and buying things everywhere. Small businessmen and hawkers sell local Lingnan specialties, food and clothing.
, everything you need is available. Although it is not as prosperous as the Zhongyuan Market, it is still lively.
"Not bad. If we open a brand-new branch here, we will definitely make a lot of money." Chai Shao, who followed in, first discovered the business opportunities here. There are no shops selling rouge and gouache here, and there are few gold and silver jewelry stores.
Shops like this, selling things from the Central Plains, might also bring business opportunities from Lingnan. Mr. Chai also said: "It would be best to bring silks and porcelain from the Central Plains here, and precious Chinese medicinal materials from Lingnan."
In the Central Plains, the price difference between the two is huge. It can also improve the living standards of Lingnan people and benefit the country and the people. It is simply a good thing."
Meng Xinghe also agreed with Mr. Chai. If Lingnan really surrendered to the Tang Dynasty, then it would be the territory of the Tang Dynasty. Trade between the north and the south was indeed the first step to resolve the gap between the ethnic groups. In the future, intermarriage, mail exchanges, and phone calls would gradually
Yes, Lingnan will not be as isolated as it is now.
The General's Mansion should be in the city. Judging from the current stability in Phoenix City, the war should not have developed to the point where all the country's troops are needed to fight against it. This is a good thing, at least it has not reached the point of being out of control. A few days ago, the war with
Mr. Chai discussed it and they split up when they arrived in Phoenix City. Now, it should be time for Meng Xinghe to go to the General's Mansion alone to find General Yang Xuangan.
"Second brother, I'll go to the General's Mansion first, and you can take the others to settle down. If things go well, I believe we can return to Jiangdu in a few days," Meng Xinghe whispered in Chai Shao's ear, while touching Touching the thing in his arms, it shouldn't be a problem with it. He immediately walked forward alone. Miss Du wanted to follow, but Meng Xinghe stared at her and stepped back.
Just when Meng Xinghe was on his way to find the general's mansion, Ayimei, who was walking slowly and slowly, came over: "Brother Bunuo, go find your phoenix. I won't be lost by myself, so you don't have to worry about it." mine,"
"Then be careful,"
"Well," Ayimei suddenly felt disappointed. She felt as if she had become an irrelevant passerby now.
"Sister Ayi, thank you for bringing us to Phoenix City. You can live with us first. When we go back, we will go back together," Miss Du was not as cold and ruthless as the other two men. He held the hand of Ayi, the little girl from the Miao family, and said with a smile: "I rarely come to Lingnan. I don't know what interesting places there are in Phoenix City. How about you take me for a walk when we settle down later?"
"Okay, okay," when it comes to Phoenix City, Ayimei doesn't come here often, but this is the capital of Lingnan, so they are naturally as familiar with things at home, "Phoenix City is big, here It used to be the place where our Lingnan Miao family gathered for every festival. Although since General Yang came, there have been many Han people here. But when it comes to the annual Miao family gathering, all the Miao people in Lingnan will come here from all directions to participate. The grand event was full of singing and dancing. Hey, it seems that in a few days it will be our Miao family's Autumn Festival. We came at the right time and we actually encountered such a good day, hehe,"
Although Meng Xinghe gave up first, and then Bunoa brother left him alone, Ayi was always open-minded. In the hearts of the Miao women, there was nothing that they couldn't figure out, except for being stubborn and stubborn in the love between men and women. Their temperament is unique and loyal, but as for other things, they are more open-minded and turn into a chirping lark in an instant.
On the other side, Master Meng was looking for the location of the General's Mansion in the city. Fortunately, there were many Han people in Phoenix City. Meng Xinghe spoke a few words in Chinese, and under their puzzled gazes, he figured out where to go from the General's Mansion. It didn't take him much time to find the general's mansion.
At this time, Meng Xinghe said nothing, walked in, and looked for General Yang.
"Hey, you Miao family members, why did you break into the general's mansion without being notified?" The two guarding soldiers immediately blocked Meng Xinghe's way. Although there were many Miao family members coming in and out, people wearing the same clothes as Meng Xinghe They are members of the Miao family wearing low-level clothing. These guard soldiers have also been on guard duty for several years, and they can clearly distinguish the status of the Miao people wearing what kind of clothes they wear. The young Miao people in front of them are definitely not among the top Miao people. He is a kind of character, because the clothes he wears are blue and black, which is very ordinary.
"Oh, please tell me, sir, I'm looking for General Yang Xuangan." Meng Xinghe took a step back and refused to resist. He just followed the Romans. This was what he had learned after a year of training in court.
"Zhongyuan dialect," the guarding soldiers were stunned for a moment. This was the first time they had seen a Miao man who could speak Zhongyuan dialect so fluently. "You are a Miao man. Why are you asking our general? Where are you from?"
The two guards didn't mind being too nosy. They also performed their duties conscientiously and asked three questions in succession, which could be regarded as a thorough questioning of Meng Xinghe.
Meng Xinghe felt that there was no need to make this mission known to the whole city, so he said: "Two brothers, can you please find a piece of straw paper for me?"
The two officers were puzzled, but they still found a piece of yellowed papyrus for Meng Xinghe.
Meng Xinghe took out the heavy thing that he had been carrying all the way down to Lingnan from his arms, tore open the bright yellow silk cloth with the sun, moon and stars embroidered on it, and then stamped a big seal on the piece of straw paper. Simply, It was straightforward and clear, but it also contained many layers of meaning. If Yang Xuangan was still loyal to Yang Guang, he would naturally come out to greet him quickly and know his purpose. If he was no longer loyal, maybe this big seal would be a disaster.
Whether it is a blessing or a curse, Meng Xinghe waits quietly.