retaliate

Chapter 278

Perhaps it was due to the many hardships and tribulations encountered before, so at this moment, the preparations for the marriage went so smoothly that Yang Xuan couldn't believe it.

"I was worried that I would be coldly received when I went to Zhou's. Oh! I didn't expect to be very polite. The tea was served, and I spoke politely. Before I left, I said it was a meal, God! I want to eat Zhou's food in my dreams." Suddenly, I held back because I thought I couldn't embarrass Yang Sima."

While talking, Hua Niang secretly looked at Yang Xuan.

The old thief squatted on the side, coughing dryly, "My husband doesn't have any flowers on his face, just take a look at it."

Hua Niang blushed, clapped her hands and laughed, "My slave later went to inquire about it, and the Zhou family's daughter looks like a fairy, and many people refused to marry her. Why did she want to marry Yang Sima?"

"My lord has strengths," said the old thief.

Hua Niang's eyes swept over Yang Xuan.

But the viewing angle is wrong.

Yang Xuan said: "The date is set for the second half of next year, which is very suitable. Then I have to ask you two to contact both sides. Old thief."

The old thief handed over a piece of silver.

Big money!

At this moment, Hua Niang has no doubts about Yang Xuan's financial resources, thinking that this is probably a shabby household, but fortunately her ancestors left some property or money, and they can spend money lavishly.

After receiving the silver ingots, Hua Niang felt relieved, "I would like to ask you, Mr. Lang couldn't wait to find a slave, why did the appointment last for more than half a year?"

Yang Xuan said: "It's not convenient to talk about it."

The old thief chuckled, "It's easy to talk deep."

Hua Niang's eyes turned, and she cursed secretly: "Old Snake Skin!
"So, I will wait for the day to come."

"Good to say."

Yang Xuan held Zhou Ning's birthday horoscope, somehow, the whole person became so quiet, without thinking or worrying.

A picture naturally floated in my mind.

Getting married, having children, quarreling, quarreling, and then forgiving each other... When they are very old, they support each other and go around. There is no love between men and women, and there is only habit and concern.

Hua Niang was sent out by the old thief, she went out of the gate, she turned back and said: "I am very curious, I would like to ask, how did the Zhou family take a fancy to Yang Sima this time?"

It is unscientific for the Zhou family to marry their daughter to a shabby household!

Hua Niang has been guessing for a long time since accepting the order, but she still can't figure it out.

The old thief chuckled, "The old man has said that my husband has strengths."

"Bah!" Hua Niang, who had seen the market a lot, was still blushing from the old thief's driving style, "Let's go."

The old thief said quietly: "No one believes the truth."

Da da da!
Just as Hua Niang turned around, the sound of horseshoes came quickly.

The old thief shouted: "Ask against the wall!"

Hua Niang quickly leaned her back against the wall next to the gate, turned her face, and saw Sanqi rushing in.

Upon closer inspection, the horses were all officials, and one of them was suddenly a fifth-rank official.

God!Why is there a high-ranking official in this alley?

Hua Niang was stunned.

The three of them got off their horses and didn't even look at Hua Niang. The official in charge cupped his hands, "Qin Jian, the doctor of the Ministry of Rites, dare to ask if Yang Sima is here?"

The old thief stood up straight, "My husband is here, everyone, this is..."

Qin Jian said: "Yang Sima is the envoy on this trip, and I am waiting for my assistant. I am here to see Yang Sima."

The old thief nodded, "Please come in. The second son, go and tell the gentleman that Qin Langzhong from the Ministry of Rites is here."

The three of them entered the gate, and then the door closed.

Only then did Hua Niang regain her senses, clutching her chest.

"My God! Aren't these Sima all idle officials? The doctor of the Ministry of Rites is an important official, and he came to ask for an audience respectfully, what kind of messenger, hey! I have eyes but don't know gold inlaid with jade!"

She was stunned, "What did that old thief say... My husband has advantages, I thought it was flirting, but it turns out that he really has advantages!"

……

"Meet Yang Sima."

"Everyone please."

Strictly speaking, the rank of the doctor of the Ministry of Rites is higher than that of Yang Xuan's state Sima, but Yang Xuan is the envoy, and Qin Jian is only the deputy envoy.

"The court has already issued a document. Yang Sima is the chief envoy and the old man is the deputy. This trip should be to help the Tang Dynasty." Qin Jian's opening remarks are a bit overwhelming.

The three people present here, Captain Zhang Ruo, was in charge of leading the accompanying two hundred horsemen, and Cheng Ran, the recorder of Honglu Temple, was a professional and would be in charge of specific diplomatic matters.

The role of Qin Jian is to negotiate with the other party, as for Yang Xuan...

This is what I mean!
Yang Xuan knew it in his heart, and said: "The purpose of this trip, Zhu Shangshu, has already told me, to show off his power in civil and martial arts, and suppress the Southern Zhou Dynasty."

Qin Jian said: "The Southern Zhou Dynasty is making some new policies, so I'm afraid they won't bow their heads."

"No matter how much you say at this moment, it will be in vain." Being an envoy is a trick, so the envoy is either pedantic, and he will prevaricate with a straight face when encountering things; if he wants to make a difference, the envoy must be flexible.

Yang Xuan looked over slowly, "Princess Nanyang will accompany you, Deputy Qin can test this journey."

Qin Jian nodded, "Yes."

"Captain Zhang."

Zhang Ruo's complexion is fair, not like a general, "Yes."

"Accompanying two hundred riders, but elite?"

"The elite selected by the lower officials."

"Ever seen blood?"

Zhang Ruo was startled, "No."

Understand...Yang Xuan looked at Cheng Ran, the recorder of Honglu Temple, "Cheng Lushi."

Cheng Ran lowered his head slightly, "The officer is here."

"The Southern Zhou people will definitely make things difficult for them during this trip, so as to set up traps. You are well-informed, so be vigilant."

"Yes."

Yang Xuan nodded, indicating that the meeting should be over.

In just a few words, the meeting of the mission is over.

At the beginning, Qin Jian was a bit noisy, but Yang Xuan regained the initiative with a few words.

When the three of them left the Yang family, Zhang Ruo said, "Yang Zhengshi can be said to act resolutely."

Qin Jian got on his horse and went out first.

Cheng Ran was a bit older, got on the horse slowly, and said to Zhang Ruo: "This is the first time we met, and the chief and deputy envoys came to confront each other."

Zhang Ruo asked, "Who does Cheng Lushi think wins?"

Cheng Ran smiled a bit, "Qin Langzhong is an old man from the Ministry of Rites, who is good at foreign affairs, so he naturally feels that he should lead this trip."

Zhang Ruo said: "Then Yang Sima is not a good stubble."

Cheng Ran nodded, "Yang Sima noticed it, and his resolute words almost made Qin Langzhong unable to get off the stage. What did you think?"

"General in the army." Zhang Ruo thought about it.

Cheng Ran sighed, "I used to know you before, so I would like to remind you that this Yang Zhengshi looks young, and it's scary that he's not easy to mess with. Be careful along the way."

……

After the New Year's Grand Meeting, the envoys from all over the world are about to prepare for their return journey.

Liu Qing was packing up his things.

"Yang Sima."

A follower outside said happily: "We are honored that Yang Sima is able to go to the Southern Zhou Dynasty this time."

"It's hot in the south." Yang Xuan sighed.

The brat is proud... Liu Qing scolded with a smile: "Don't come in yet."

Yang Xuan came in with a smile, "Your envoy is ready to go back now?"

Liu Qing said, "I miss northern Xinjiang."

Yang Xuan turned around, "Bring the things in."

Wu Da and others came in carrying the burden.

"what?"

"They are all Chang'an specialties."

Yang Xuan's gaze turned, and he saw a wooden box in the corner. The box was opened, and there were many Chang'an specialties inside.

Old Liu didn't have the heart to buy them, and those things... there are women's makeup.

Liu Qing coughed dryly, "Are you sure about going to Southern Zhou this time?"

Most likely it was given by Lao Liu's old lover... Yang Xuan said: "I dare not say for sure, I can only play by ear."

Liu Qing nodded, "I have a faint feeling that the world is changing, and I don't know how it will change. I heard that there is a new policy in the Southern Zhou Dynasty. Nianxu ordered the important officials to write down the matters that need to be reformed in the Southern Zhou Dynasty, and they can't wait to start the new policy. Zitai , with such a state of hard work, you have to know what Nian Xu wants to do."

Naturally, they want to get a share of this change, and the only target is Datang.

"Yes."

Yang Xuan bid farewell.

Liu Qing sent him out, which was a bit out of the ordinary.

"Your position may change when you return from your mission. Don't panic wherever you go, and wait for the right time."

Old Liu was really nice to me... Yang Xuan nodded, "It's all about not being surprised."

"It's good to know." Liu Qing said: "Being an official is like being a person. You have to be stable and not be surprised when things change... Huh!"

A woman with a hood appeared outside the door.

Lao Liu's calmness was broken in an instant.

"Cough cough!"

He coughed twice.

But Yang Xuan still didn't leave, smiling like a thief.

"Get lost!" Old Liu's demeanor was gone.

Yang Xuan smiled and said: "Your Majesty, I will keep my mouth shut."

Liu Qing kept a straight face, "This old man is upright and clean..."

When Yang Xuan went out, he heard Old Liu behind him say kindly: "Yue'e."

Hey!
Yang Xuan felt goosebumps all over his body.

After getting out of here, the old thief smiled and said, "It's definitely not easy."

Wang Lao Er had sharp eyes, "I just saw Liu Shijun rubbing his waist."

Lao Liu, take care!

The old thief said with a smile: "I'm afraid Liu Shijun won't be able to hold on to a woman of this age."

As soon as I got home, the talented Zhang Dongqing came.

"I heard that Yang Sima is about to go south, so I'm here to see him off."

The send-off of a talented woman must be elegant, and a poem is sent.

Beautiful characters, tactful but profound poetry.

"Lang Jun, Mrs. Wei is here."

"Holly, you're here too!"

Wei Ling'er entered Yang's house, turned around and said, "Pull in."

what?
Even Yang Xuan was very curious.

A large car entered the house, opened the covered tarpaulin, and two large wooden boxes.

The old thief whispered: "I'm afraid it's not some sachet made by my daughter."

Wang Laoer said: "When will you use the two boxes of sachets?"

It can't be used up until death.

Opening the box, Wei Linger said: "I asked Aye, and Aye said that there is nothing delicious in the south, and it is hot in the south, so it is not easy to store food. If you accidentally run out of food, it is not surprising that people starve to death. Here! I am at home After searching for a long time, I found these dried meats, all of which are... mutton."

The old thief sniffed and smiled strangely.

There are many opportunities to eat beef in northern Xinjiang, and beef jerky is a must-have snack for Wang Lao Er...

Wang Laoer tasted a piece, his cheek muscles bulged and his face was ferocious.

"This cow... ouch!" The old thief slapped him, "It's dried mutton."

"Oh! This jerky is delicious."

Wei Linger frowned sadly, "Zitai, when will you be back?"

"It's hard to say, more than half a year."

Thighs delicate, but can be friends.

"Then I'll set up a banquet in Chang'an, and when you come back, you won't be drunk or return."

"it is good."

One day before leaving, Yang Xuan went to the Imperial College.

"Get married when you come back." Yang Xuan said proudly.

Zhou Ning gave him a big burden.

"There are all kinds of medicines. I will write out how to dialectically and how to take them."

"Ok!"

"Also..." Zhou Ning pointed to those packets of medicine, "Be careful with these packets of medicine."

"What do you mean?" Yang Xuan held her little hand, lost in thought.

"One is that it can make people suffer from diarrhea."

Yang Xuan's hands were stiff.

"This is poisonous, just a small amount. Don't touch it with your skin. There is a small spoon. One spoon is enough. The taste is not strong. It can be used in tea or food."

Zhou Ning continued to introduce. After the introduction, he turned around and saw Yang Xuan's stiff smile, and said in surprise: "Zitai, Zitai..."

"Ah!" Yang Xuan came back to his senses, "I'm listening!"

When he left the Imperial College later, the old thief noticed that Yang Xuan's expression was not right.

"Lang Jun, is something wrong?"

"Yes, very appropriate."

Wang Lao Er has already started eating, eating beef jerky as a snack, "Assistant Zhou is as beautiful as a fairy, and Mr. Wang is very happy."

"Yes!"

Boss Yang's heart trembled.

The sweetheart can not only cure diseases and save people, but also prescribe medicine to kill people.If a conflict breaks out after marriage, will Aning make me the first incompetent emperor in history with a dose of medicine?

Yang Xuan just thought about it, and couldn't help shivering.

……

Nian Ziyue was also packing up.

She is about to go home, her feet are light, as if she can ride the wind back at any time.

Zhang Jing had a secret discussion with Shen Zhong in another place.

"It wasn't Yang Xuan's mission this time, but somehow it was changed."

He rolled up the cloak heavily to block the cold wind blowing towards his chest.

Zhang Jing felt her feet were cold, and stomped her long legs, "What's the purpose?"

"Coercion is certain, but Yang Xuan doesn't understand foreign affairs, how can he coerce? With a valorous spirit?" Knowing oneself and knowing one's enemies, victorious in all battles, before the mission set off, Shen Zhong began to think about the members of the mission.

"Don't underestimate him." Zhang Jing warned: "When the princess first came, those mad bees and butterflies blocked the outside, and Yang Xuan's poem made those people feel ashamed, and his literary talent is quite outstanding."

"I know." Chong naturally would not underestimate the enemy, "It is said that he is quite sharp in fighting in northern Xinjiang, but I don't know the specifics."

"Can't find out?"

"The battle situation is in the Ministry of War, and our people cannot sneak in."

"You can't either?"

He smiled heavily, "If I can easily sneak into the military department of the Tang Dynasty, the palace is nothing to me. Do you think it is possible?"

Zhang Jing sighed, "Yes, the military headquarters is heavily guarded, probably no worse than the palace. If outsiders can sneak in easily, the emperor's life may be at stake."

"Don't worry." Shen Zhong said lightly: "This trip is long, and we can only move when we arrive in the southern border."

"What do you want to do?" Zhang Jing whispered: "Be careful, don't give excuses to Tang Ren."

Looking at her heavily, "There is a dispute between the two sides of the middle school. One side wants to innovate, and the other side opposes it. The Datang Mission is going now, and I am afraid that both sides will not stop. Zhang Jing."

"What?" Thinking of the situation in the middle school, Zhang Jing also had a headache.

"This mission, it's not the right time to go!"

Zhang Jing's eyes suddenly turned cold, "Heavy, don't move rashly!"

He smiled heavily, "Of course I won't."

He nodded slightly, and disappeared into the night as soon as he moved.

It's like a ghost.

(End of this chapter)