Assassin He Chunxia

Chapter 104

Yingtian Mansion, the Southern Forbidden City in the capital city, the ancestors of the Yu Dynasty moved their capital for a long time. Although the palace city here is still huge and solemn, there has been no royal family living there since the capital was moved. The funds for repair and maintenance have passed through layers of bureaucracy There are few, most of the buildings are dilapidated, and the courtyards are overgrown with weeds.

After Shi Zhichuan and Zheng Xianyong's uprising, the first thing they ordered was to repair the palace city and mobilize all the people in the inner city as labor force. Men, women, old and children were arranged and grouped one by one according to the military establishment, each performed their duties, and divided them up every day. Do things, pay on time, don't be idle.

After these days in Miyagi, several main halls have been repaired, but Shi Zhichuan and Zheng Xianyong didn't move in, and didn't even take a look.In a corner of the palace city, I found a small courtyard close to the city wall and built for eunuchs and maids to live in in a low-key manner. I usually deal with military affairs here.

Liu Lingguan walked heavily, and followed Zheng Xinzhu into the hospital. Looking at the room from a distance, the three of them were sitting on the grand master's chair, each with a small table serving tea.

Zheng Xianyong was sitting in the middle, Jiang Alang was on the left, and Shi Zhichuan was on the right.

The Youyue Sword faction helped Donggong eradicate dissidents, poisoned the porridge given to the victims, covered the escape of the two during the Battle of Huafang, and did a lot of dirty things for Zheng Xianyong. A wolf comes to sit.

Jiang A-lang and Liu Lingguan exchanged glances and understood each other.

The two had drawn lots to decide that Jiang Alang would lead the Youyue Sword Sect to rebel into the East Palace, paving the way for Liu Lingguan and HSBC Bank to rehabilitate and make meritorious service.Now that Jiang Alang has successfully taken the position of Geng Kui, he knows more and has something to say to Liu Lingguan.

See you at the old place in a while.

In the house, Shi Zhichuan was furious, two people knelt down in front of him early, Liu Lingguan and Zheng Xinzhu walked in, recognized them as the two young masters of the Shi family.

Shi Tingcheng, Shi Tinghan.

Seeing Miss Zheng's family enter the door, Shi Zhichuan stopped cursing, his face flushed, and he raised his glass to drink tea.Zheng Xianyong smoothed things over and asked the four of them to sit down first, coughed twice, helped the lid to drink tea to moisten their throats, and then spoke.

"Geng Kui is a man with excellent martial arts skills, but he is too conceited. He has no close relationship and no heirs. After his death, he left a lot of mess, and no one took over the army under him. Yin Man also died, and Nanzhen Fusi was leaderless. Someone has to sit in this position again and lead the remnants of the two of them." Zheng Xianyong pointed to Jiang Alang on the left, "Jiang Jianzhu, the head of the Youyue Sword Sect, his character, martial arts, and knowledge are all on his side. Above the four of you, he will take this seat, you guys, don't be unconvinced." After speaking, he glanced at the Shijia brothers.

Shi Zhichuan took over the subject, "The meat eaters seek it out. The three of us have our own strengths and complement each other's strengths, so we can do things seamlessly. Of course, this is a critical moment. Use troops. People from the Jianghu are no match for veterans from the military like us." , talk less, do more, to survive."

"Let's talk about it today. The third young master of the Qi family, the first young master Qi is a doctor, and the third young master Qi is a celestial master. Only the second young master Qi has a little knowledge of the art of war. He is just a fledgling general who has never fought. Old Han will not come , Just these little fish and crabs, dare to surround you and me?" Shi Zhichuan and Zheng Xianyong exchanged glances, and then Zheng Xianyong continued to speak.

"Your Shi Bobo and I have spent half our lives in the army, and in exchange for the next ten years, we can enjoy the wealth and honor of the world, which is considered a complete merit. If we didn't fight out before, we were leaving a way for you guys to retreat. Those who sat in the positions of the three of us rebelled, You can't survive. If you don't attack, there is room for it. If you surrender in the future, you can save the lives of the younger generation." Zheng Xianyong first glared at the Shijia brothers, then turned his head to look at Jiang Alang, somewhat relieved, "Du Guanshan I wish the two of you Tongsheng don’t come out and the city of Nanjing doesn’t fall. Even if it’s surrendered, at least you have to eat up the food and keep it for at least three years. The position above ten thousand people can still sit for three years. You have to eat a lot, think about it, the third young master of the Qi family will withdraw soon."

Liu Lingguan's heart skipped a beat. In the capital city, enough food for [-] soldiers and civilians had been hoarded for three years, while outside the city, the rations for the disaster victims were only [-] days.Thinking of this, he unconsciously sighed.

Zheng Xianyong noticed it, and suddenly snorted coldly, changed the familiar address of nephew Liu Xian in the past, and called him by his first name, "Liu Lingguan, the sergeant under my command has news that you bought a watchtower and let the people of Waiguo City hang it." Come up, what do you want to do?"

Without any fear, Liu Lingguan stood up and cupped his fists to bow, held his head high, and said confidently, "I am the young master of HSBC Bank, and I am in charge of the business south of the Yangtze River. Now I am trapped in the capital city. How to deal with trivial affairs? I am a good young master and I will risk my life to accompany you in the Zheng family rebellion. Not only is it not accommodating, but also making things difficult and accusing you of a small matter, so there is such a reason!"

Zheng Xinzhu saw that he was aggressive, as if he had been grudges for a long time, afraid that he would really get angry and blame himself, so he got up and stomped his feet intentionally, "Father!"

Zheng Xianyong's tone softened immediately, "Since that's the case, it's justifiable, isn't it just for some money? The military discipline is strict, so how can you break the rules and no more contacts are allowed. Wait until you guys come out." Shi Zhichuan coughed twice and beat him. Breaking, flipped his hand and knocked on the small table beside him.

Zheng Xianyong changed the topic, "The latest news is that the real dragon came to the world, and the sword master of Qiushui, Mo Qingshan, is pregnant with the dragon seed." He told everyone the rumor in detail.

Only the four juniors were surprised, the expressions of the three people in the seat remained normal, obviously they already knew the news.

This matter is of great importance. The Nanjing rebellion is to help the prince of Zhenxi to take over the throne. The biggest surprise in this matter is that the third young master of the Qi family arrived too early. The door was blocked by the Han family army and entered the capital city.

Yu Ziqi did not express his position before. He could only regard Nanjing as an abandoned child. The real dragon came to the world, and everyone expected it. Now he will also become an abandoned child in the eyes of the people. He must express his position. It is war or peace.

If there is a war, you have to help Zheng and Shi get out of trouble.And, Yu Ziqi was discouraged, Nanjing was completely abandoned, then Zheng and Shi would find their own way out, surrender to the Han family army, or fight a bloody road, there will be an ending.

Man's greatest fear is not facing death, but the unknown.

Zheng and Shi have never seen any kind of turmoil, but after seeing the jade seal of their mentor, they are willing to give up their glory and wealth like a local emperor, and embark on the road of rebellion.The two of them already knew in their hearts that they couldn't survive, but they didn't need their own lives. The family members, these juniors, they were still young, so they had to live well.

The blood rain is coming, calling them here is to arrange a retreat for everyone.

Zheng Hsinchu is a girl's family, and not many people have met her, so they prepared a new identity for her as a painter's daughter, and used a personal servant girl as a substitute.The Shi family brothers were arranged to go out to sea by water, all the way to Ryukyu. The two were young and energetic, and refused to hide their names in a small place. This was the scene where Shi Zhichuan scolded them earlier.

After explaining to the other three, Zheng Xianyong gave Liu Lingguan a sidelong glance, and stopped talking.He had treated Liu Lingguan as his son-in-law early on, so why didn't he prepare a retreat for him, and didn't speak up, it was punishment for his previous violation of military orders.

"Father." Zheng Xinzhu saw that the atmosphere in the room was so tense, how could he not know that his father was deliberately making things difficult for Liu Lingguan, so he exited the siege, "I still want to be with Mr. Liu."

Zheng Xianyong pretended not to hear, Shi Zhichuan took a sip of tea first, and walked up the steps unhurriedly, "Miss Zheng and Mr. Liu fell in love with each other, but because of what you and I did, they couldn't get married here. In my opinion, you If you want to do what I want, why not set it up tomorrow and hold a banquet to make this beautiful thing come true."

Zheng Xinzhu blushed immediately, bowed his head and said nothing, and secretly glanced at Liu Lingguan to see his reaction.

Liu Lingguan's handsome face was slightly wrinkled, showing distress. Zheng Xianyong rolled his eyes, shook his tiger body, and stood up on the table. Before he could speak, Jiang Alang hurried forward to speak first, "This is about marriage. , the order of the parents, the words of the matchmaker, one must not be missing, and the old man of HSBC Bank does not know about it."

"Ms. Zheng and I are in love, but it's really unreasonable to decide on such a hasty marriage." Seeing that the situation was not right, Liu Lingguan followed the conversation and said, unintentionally glanced at Zheng Xinzhu, tears in her eyes, Just looking at him secretly, Liu Lingguan's heart softened, and he changed the subject, "If Uncle Zheng is willing, then it's my nephew's blessing to be able to marry Miss Zheng. Be in a hurry."

Zheng Xinzhu smiled through tears, Liu Lingguan had mixed feelings in his heart, and stopped looking at her.

"Just tomorrow." Zheng Xianyong sat down satisfied.

"I'm a good matchmaker." Shi Zhichuan nodded, and ordered the Shijia brothers, "Pick up all the valuables such as coral and agate at home, and drag them to Zheng's residence in a few cars."

In this way, everyone discussed about the wedding and did not disperse until nightfall.

In Miyagi Betsuin, there is the gurgling sound of the small bridge and flowing water, and the building is full of flowers under the moonlight. Even through the courtyard wall, you can still hear the babbling tunes and laughter in the courtyard.

This gold-selling cave is only specially set up for the senior generals in the army, the powerful Nanzhen Fusi.

Liu Lingguan and Jiang Alang sat in a corner of the hall and listened to the music. On the stage, actors sang pornographic and vulgar tunes, and people came and went, and familiar faces came to say hello from time to time.

There are many people, and the more dangerous the place, the safer. The meeting of the two will not arouse too much suspicion. In the noisy theater, even the best ears can't hear the whispers between the two.

"Congratulations, congratulations, you have brought the beauty home." Jiang A-Lang raised his feet, lit half a tube of drug ointment and smelled it, "On the rivers and lakes, Pei Konglun, the flower picker, has disappeared."

Liu Lingguan shook his head and ordered two jugs of wine.

"Let's talk about business, how did the outside news get into the city." Straight to the point, Liu Lingguan first asked him the most puzzling question. He bribed the watchtower to allow the news to enter and leave the inner and outer cities. The previous remarks of Zheng Xianyong and Shi Zhichuan, He can even know the news outside Nanjing, obviously he has a much better intelligence channel than him.

Jiang Alang motioned for Liu Lingguan to come over, and the two seemed to be commenting on operas.

"Signature, a very high watchtower was built on the wall closest to the Yangtze River. There are cruise ships on the river, and the latest news will be sent regularly every day. The person who sent the news is the old department of the Eastern Palace. This force, how should I put it, is so thin A camel is bigger than a horse."

"Can such a complicated message be delivered? Isn't the semaphore only a few simple instructions?" Liu Lingguan frowned. In order to understand Zheng Xianyong's various instructions, he paid a lot of money to ask the soldiers for advice.

"The other one is strokes." Jiang Alang took a sip of tea and put it in Liu Lingguan's ear, "Only when I sit in my position can I discover the horror of Zheng Xianyong and Shi Zhichuan. Compared with Geng Kui, the two People don't show off their mountains and dews, and they can do things with meticulous planning and planning. In the most fertile Jiangnan land, after absorbing the people's fat and people's ointment for a full ten years, the power and wealth accumulated by the two of them far exceeded my previous imagination. And these two people None of them are mediocre, and all the money was spent wisely, and there are more than [-] people trapped in this inner city alone."

"Thirty thousand? Count those migrant workers?" Liu Lingguan couldn't believe it.

"Elite soldiers, at least [-]." Jiang Alang snorted coldly, picked up a piece of preserved fruit, put it in his mouth, and swallowed it in one gulp, "These two want to eat the Han family army with only [-] soldiers, but it's just a matter of thought." It’s only six thousand, and if you dare to besiege the city like this, these two people were previously intimidated by the aggressiveness of the third young master of the Qi family, but now that they know the real number, there are countless ways to kill the Han family’s army.”

"How do they know that the Han family army only has 6000 people!"

"You." Jiang Alang shrugged.

"Me?" Liu Lingguan frowned, "What do you mean?"

"Since Zheng Xianyong knows that you delivered the letter, he must also know the contents of the letter."

"Impossible." Liu Lingguan's expression changed.

The voice was interrupted before it finished.

"Hiding in the mezzanine of the ledger." Jiang A-Lang sighed, "These two are old foxes, and this trick is like a child's play in front of their eyes. Zheng Xianyong deliberately prevented you from participating in military affairs. In this way, most of the news you send out is insignificant, and in the last reply, the anxiety and cowardice of the third young master of the Qi family can be clearly seen."

Liu Lingguan took a deep breath, Zheng Xianyong beat him just now, calmly, what a city, "Since we found out, why didn't you expose me just now?"

"Back way, he really treats you as his son-in-law. You are a hidden stake. You have contacts with the third young master of the Qi family. If the rebels surrender to the court, you can save Zheng Xinzhu's life." Jiang Alang poured two glasses of wine and handed Give Liu Lingguan a glass, and he drank the wine in the glass, "If you don't declare to marry his daughter today, you won't be able to leave the courtyard alive. Tomorrow night, after the wedding, he will arrange for you to go out of the city, so, today The two of us have had our last glass of wine, Young Master Liu, let me tell you a few words."

"Leaving the city?" Liu Lingguan shivered with a shiver down his spine, and his toasting hand stopped in mid-air, "How can I get out? Surrender? Or destroy the Han family army?"

"You don't really think they just want to repair the palace city, do you? Just in their yard, they have been digging tunnels in the back, leading directly to Zijin Mountain. It was originally intended to be used for surprise attacks and surprise attacks on the Han family army. Let you go out first." Jiang A Lang Holding Liu Lingguan's forearm upwards, he would not continue to speak until he finished drinking, "Surrender? Impossible, let you go without any worries. Kill? Probably not, I am waiting for the Han family army to run out of food and grass to leave on their own. .In fact, it depends on how Yu Ziqi expresses his position."

Just as Liu Lingguan was about to continue asking questions, Jiang Alang stopped him with gestures, motioning for him to finish speaking first.

"Listen to me first, Brother Liu, you and I are determined to do a great thing. I was not as lucky as you in the lottery that day, and led the Youyue Sword Sect to go astray. The higher you climb, the more you enjoy If you experience the taste of power, you will be addicted to it. The young disciples I sent grew up in the midst of vendettas and escapes. They have never read any books and do not understand any major principles. They only know that what can be eaten is good for use. That is the purpose of living."

"About what we are going to do, the great and profound principles behind it, they actually don't understand at all. At the beginning, they also felt that it was not good. They were doing evil things, bullying others, and bullying ordinary people. But gradually, it’s not bad anymore, bullying others has become a matter of course, because others have bullied them in the same way.”

"Doing evil, oppressing, and bullying are all taken for granted in the eyes of these disciples. We are rebelling, and we are using force to get whatever we want. Human desires cannot be satisfied, and they have become utterly bad. wicked people." Jiang A-Lang smiled wryly, "I don't know if I have harmed them."

"I don't know if one day I will indulge in power like my disciples. A person whose hands are stained with the blood of the people, says that he is for the people. I have a guilty conscience." Jiang Alang shook his head.

"Brother Liu, I don't believe that I can never forget my original intention. Don't worry, I won't betray you and the plan, but in the future, my way. The position above ten thousand people." Jiang Alang kept sighing, and then pressed Liu Lingguan shoulder, "But your path, you are still on the right path. What happened today is far beyond control. You and I alone cannot turn the tide in this war. Facing Zheng Shi and Zheng Shi, the Qi family The third young master has no chance of winning at all, even if the rebels surrender, the credit goes to the Qi family and the Han family, and it probably has little to do with you."

"Listen to me, honestly take Zheng Xinzhu away tomorrow night, and find a way to go to sea to find Tianxinhua. This is what the Holy One wants most, and it is also what everyone in the world wants most." Jiang Alang approached, He took out a small kit from his inner pocket and stuffed it into Liu Lingguan's hands, "Be selfish, the plan is Mr. Su's, and the things you find are yours. Mr. Su is a saint. Many ideas are taken for granted and unrealistic. Squeeze the things." In your hand, what you want, you can change it yourself."

Liu Lingguan understood and nodded.A businessman values ​​profits. He has been in business since he was young, and has been ups and downs for many years. Things only depend on the result, not the process, which is not that important. "Tonight, can one person use the secret way?"

"No, the guards are very strict, you want to go out tonight?"

"No." Liu Lingguan shook his head, "There is a person, I have to let him out, but he can't go with me, Zheng Xianyong will kill him."

"Who?"

"Crazy Waves."

Dawn, just dawn.

On the Yangtze River, a warship quietly parked on the riverside near the capital city.

On the tall watchtower, the sentinel on duty at night yawned and just got up, only took one look at the warship, and then told his companions to beat the drums and wave the banner.

There is no need for complicated semaphore, the military flag of the Prince of Zhenxi is hung on the warship that seems to be asleep.

(End of this chapter)