big week bad guy

Chapter 221 Reinforcements Arrive
The sky is clear, the wind is gentle.

The day when the Luzhou army arrived in Ningzhou, the weather was beautiful.

As an imperial envoy, Zhao Xun led a group of officials from Ningzhou to personally witness the grand scene of tens of thousands of troops entering the city in front of the city gate.

It has to be said that although Emperor Xianlong is mean and ungrateful and not a son of man, he is still clear about key issues.

At first, Zhao Xun complained about why Emperor Xianlong didn't mobilize the elite from Yongzhou, but after thinking about it carefully, it seemed that there was nothing wrong with Emperor Xianlong's decision.

After all, Yongzhou is too far away from Jiangnan Road, and the army spent a lot of food and grass along the way.

However, Luzhou is adjacent to Ningzhou, so the consumption of food and grass for dispatching troops nearby is much smaller.

Although there is a certain gap in combat power, it is not so big that it is unbearable to look directly at it, and it can be used with a makeshift.

With the reinforcements from the tens of thousands of troops, a stone in Zhao Xun's heart can be considered to be able to fall to the ground.

A young eunuch who delivered the message for Emperor Xianlong read out the imperial decree in public, then pulled Zhao Xun aside, and said in a low voice: "Master Zhao, His Majesty has specially ordered you not to fight wildly."

"Ok?"

Zhao Xun was taken aback.

Only then did Emperor Xianlong praise Zhao Xun and the soldiers of Ningzhou for their defense of the city in the imperial decree, and encouraged Zhao Xun to make persistent efforts.

Why do you still do one thing in front of your face and another behind your back?

Although Zhao Xun knew that Emperor Xianlong was not a son of man, he never thought that he would not be a son of man to this extent.

Anyway, this guy is also an emperor.

Can the emperor be so shameless?
"The minister obeys the order."

Although Zhao Xun slandered Emperor Xianlong endlessly and complained constantly, he still had to respond without hesitation on the scene.

This little eunuch is obviously Emperor Xianlong's confidant, if Zhao Xun showed a little disrespect in front of him, and this guy went back and described it to Emperor Xianlong with embellishments, some Zhao Xun would accept it.

Zhao Xun is very experienced in being put on small shoes, so naturally he has to be flawless.

"That's the best. By the way, our family has one more sentence for Mr. Zhao."

Hearing this, Zhao Xun was completely stunned.

Why is this little eunuch so out of breath, can he finish his sentence in one go?

妈呀
"This is what our family brought on behalf of His Royal Highness King Qi."

齐王
Qi Wang Li Xiang had a good relationship with Zhao Xun before, and he tried to win Zhao Xun over and over again.

Zhao Xun also has a good friendship with Li Jianye, the son of King Qi, and has an admiration for Li Taiping, the head of Yonghe County.

But why did King Qi bring a message to him at this time, and pass the message through the little eunuch sent by Emperor Xianlong?
What kind of message does King Qi want to convey through this move?
"His Royal Highness Qi asked our family to tell Mr. Zhao that we must protect ourselves. It is easy to hide a spear with an open gun, but it is difficult to guard against a hidden arrow."

"I've made a note of it."

Zhao Xun said silently.

In any case, King Qi still has a very wide network of contacts. Since King Qi said so, it must mean that there are indeed people who are going to be unfavorable to Zhao Xun.

Zhao Xun has always been very frank, if the other party wants to plot tricks, just let him come.

Zhao Xun is willing to accompany him to the end.

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Back in the house, Zhao Xun saw Wan Yan, the second son of Wan Cishi.

This guy is really a little fresh meat.

Collagen all over his face, q bouncing q bouncing, Zhao Xun liked Zhengtai very much, and seeing Wan Yan was in a good mood for a while.

"I have seen the imperial envoy."

Wan Yan respectfully crossed his hands at Zhao Xun.

"Well, your father asked you to be my school boy, and I accepted. I don't have any other needs, only one thing."

Zhao Xun deliberately paused, observing Wan Yan's expression all the time, seeing that Wan Yan's expression did not change, he nodded in satisfaction.

"The official asks you not to be idle and lazy, but to fulfill your duties. Can you do it?"

What Zhao Xun hates the most is the relationship households, and he never uses idlers.

Of course he understood that Wan Cishi asked his son to be his school boy in order to please him and get closer to him.

But Zhao Xun has his own bottom line, which he will not break.

"Master Imperial Envoy, I have made a note, and I will definitely do it."

This young lady Wan Yan is very pleasing, with a sweet mouth.

"That's good, I just want to write a letter, let's lay out paper and ink."

Zhao Xun had to write three letters, one to his parents.One was written to the head of the mountain, and the other was written to the head of Yonghe County.

After Wan Yan laid out the paper and slowly grinded the ink, Zhao Xun picked up the pen and dipped it in the ink, and began to write quickly.

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About half an hour later, Zhao Xun finished writing three long letters, and packed the letters in envelopes.

"Send them back to Chang'an separately."

Zhao Xun gave instructions to Wan Yan.

Since Wan Yan is here to be a book boy, these are his duties.

Zhao Xun will not treat him any differently, just like treating other subordinates.

Zhao Xun believes that this is also good for his own growth.

"As ordered."

Wan Yan cupped his fists, carefully picked up the three letters and turned to leave.

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The capital, Chang'an.

Li Taiping, the head of Yonghe County, knelt and sat in the inner room, staring at the portrait of Zhao Xun hanging on the wall.

This is the first time she and Zhao Xun have been separated for so long.

Long time no see, I miss you very much.

"Zhao Lang, are you missing me too?"

"Sister, what are you thinking?"

At some point, her elder brother Li Jianye appeared behind her, patted her on the shoulder and asked in a harmonious voice.

"Well…"

Li Taiping smiled lightly, revealing two dimples.

"I miss Zhao Lang a little bit."

Li Taiping tilted his head slightly, and leaned on his elder brother's shoulder: "Brother, do you think I will agree to go to see Zhao Lang's father?"

"What, you want to go to Jiangnan Road to meet Zhao Xun!"

Li Jianye was really surprised when he heard this.

"It is impossible for the father to agree."

Li Jianye shook his head and said: "Jiangnan Road is too far away, and there was a war in Ningzhou not long ago. It's too dangerous for you, a girl, to go there."

"Brother, I can ask the guards to escort me all the way."

Li Taiping puffed out his chest unwillingly: "I can do it."

"Stop messing around."

Li Jianye smiled bitterly and said: "Don't say it's the father, even I will not agree with you to go."

"Brother, you have always loved me the most!"

Li Taiping grabbed Li Jianye's hand and shook it coquettishly.

"One size fits one size, I won't promise you this."

Li Jianye's head shook like a rattle drum: "This is not just about your safety. Have you ever thought about your clan identity? If it is passed on, Prince Qi's Mansion will become a laughing stock. What will His Majesty think?"

"Grandpa Huang loves me the most, and he will definitely not blame me."

Li Taiping still refused to give up, bit his lip and said, "Brother, you have to help me. I miss Zhao Lang so much."

"You..."

Li Jianye didn't know what to say for a moment.

"Forget it, I'll go and talk to my father, but don't have too much hope."

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(End of this chapter)