The fox minister in the late Tang Dynasty

Chapter 129
Coming out of the palace, Geng Qing was not in a hurry to go back to Yong'an Square, it was still early, he asked Da Chun to stop the carriage on the side of the street, went to a nearby restaurant to buy some candied fruit, preserved fruit, and pastries, and did not return home until noon.

This courtyard was bought after entering Chang'an, and it has been living in it for nearly two years. The emperor ran away, the rebels came in, and there was a new emperor. The rest will continue to shoulder the burden and do what they can.

The early spring has passed, and the temperature is getting warmer. The walnut trees in the courtyard are swaying in the wind with new and tender branches and leaves, which has the breath of spring revival.

The old man Geng sat in a wheelchair and watched Dou Wei yelling into the water cup one after another. When some water stains appeared, he applauded excitedly. When he heard the door open, he turned around and saw his son carrying a large bunch of oiled paper parcels. Snacks came in, and after a few words, I bought some things that I couldn't use, but I asked Qiao Niang to pick them up.

Wang Jinqiu glanced over from the stove, Geng Qing smiled and gave the things to the little girl, and called everyone in the courtyard over.

"Stop your work first, I have something to tell you."

Qiao Niang put the snacks on the table, and moved the chair over diligently, "Sir, sit down."

"En." Geng Qing shook the hem of his robe and sat down on the chair. After a while, the gang members, Bai Yunxiang, Qin Huaimian, Dachun and others from the building came out and surrounded them. Look at me, I look at you, and so on. Follow the next words.

"This morning, I heard the news that the people from Shatuo in the north are calling again, and the war in the west is not stable. The court wants to send troops to Jin." Geng Qing took the tea from Qiao Niang with both hands, took a sip, and asked Putting the palm on the knee, "The soldiers and horses are starting to prepare, maybe tomorrow, or the day after tomorrow, I will be the supervisor."

"Nonsense, are you going to the battlefield?" Old man Geng was the first to disagree. He patted the armrest of his wheelchair, and his beards stood up one by one. Isn't it sent to die?
The woman quickly comforted her husband, while stroking the old man Geng's back, she looked at Geng Qing worriedly.

"Can't we go? Wars are the emperor's business. It doesn't matter how many people die in our family, as long as we are safe." Wang Jinqiu said this, with water in his eyes and his voice choked up.

The surrounding gang members also agreed, Geng Qing is the backbone, what will happen at home when he goes to the battlefield?They are not soldiers in the army, so they can't follow them. At most, there can be a few guards to follow them, but the swords and swords on the battlefield have no eyes, and they are much more dangerous than fighting in the rivers and lakes.

"Yeah, sir, let's stay here. What role can it play over there? This country of Qi is a traitor. If it is destroyed, it will be destroyed. The emperor is dead, and we are still applauding."

"If you want me to say, you might as well follow suit and catch them off guard!"

Geng Qing looked at their chattering, raised his hands and pressed them in vain, and the noisy noise finally quieted down. He glanced at the crowd, "Hehe. I haven't done it before as a military supervisor, let alone the emperor gave me a promotion." I am an official, the Minister of the Ministry of War, this is the real power to hold the army in the future. In fact, I also intend to go to Jindi to be a military supervisor. I don’t want to tell you about it. But I have made up my mind that this trip is inevitable."

After he finished speaking, he got up from the chair and left, walked a few steps, paused slightly, and turned his face sideways.

"Don't worry, Dou Wei will take care of it at home. When the time comes, ask two of you to come with me to see what it's like to see the real battlefield. The number of places is limited. If you want to go, tell Dou Wei."

Bai Yunxiang pursed her lips and said nothing, seeing Qiao Niang wanted to speak, she held her and shook her head.The old man Geng beside him sighed, "Zhu Zi has such a stubborn temper."

"Not with you."

Wang Jinqiu glared at her husband, went to the kitchen, and called everyone to have dinner.

After dinner, the courtyard was quieter than usual. Everyone didn't speak much, and occasionally they just huddled in the corner and muttered. Geng Qing put down the bowls and chopsticks to warn them not to think about anything. With the lights on, Qin Huaimian was sitting at the desk, flipping through some books, seeing Geng Qing coming in, he got up quickly.

The faint expression finally became worried when the two were alone, and said, "Is this also part of your plan? It's really a bit risky. If you are not careful, someone will seize the opportunity and die outside."

Over there, Geng Qing took off his single clothes and hung them on the rack, tilted his head slightly, and laughed.

"It's indeed a little risky, but you and I, apart from the manpower of the Criminal Department and the insignificant officials, want to bring down Huangchao, which has hundreds of thousands of thieves, relying on conspiracy and tricks will not work. At this time, the sword Going slanted may have a miraculous effect."

He paused for a moment, walked to the table, and looked at the flickering candles.

".I also want to take advantage of my youth to stand on the top and see what kind of scenery it is. In my heart, I also have the idea of ​​competing with the heroic people in the world."

In the candlelight, Qin Huaimian's eyes were shining brightly. He is a scholar, so he naturally has this kind of heroism in his heart. To be able to compete with the heroes of the world, even if he dies, it can be said to be a lifelong comfort.

"Since Brother Geng is sure, let's go. I will try my best to do what you entrusted earlier, and I will wait for you in the city with Jiuyu!"

"Don't set up a flag, that's it, go back quickly."

Geng Qing waved his hand, chatted with him, and pushed him out of the room. After the scholar left, he returned to the desk, picked up the book and flipped through two pages, then picked up the brush, dipped it in the wet ink, and painted the The strategy is taken out of the drawer to fill in some possible accidents.

The sound of the watchman's "bang bang" beeping was heard outside. Just as he was about to put down his pen, the door creaked open behind him. The woman pushed the door and walked in. The embroidered shoes gently stepped on the floor, and when there was a faint fragrance, Bai Yunxiang came from behind Holding Geng Qing's shoulders and neck, her delicate red lips pressed against the man's ear.

He let out a breath of steam, and called out in a charming voice: "Uncle~~"

Taking advantage of the opportunity, she sat on Geng Qing's lap, cuddled in warm arms, as the number one in the brothel back then, Bai Yunxiang knew how to please a man.

She knew how much pressure the young man in front of her who was a few years younger than her was under. As a vine relying on the big tree, what she could do now was to please and appease him with all she knew. Before long, he would I went to the battlefield, and I don't know when I will be back.

Geng Qing barely spoke, and didn't need to speak. He picked up the woman and walked to the bed and threw it in. The embroidered shoes fell aside when they fell.

The candlelight was flickering, reflecting the silhouettes of two figures lying down and standing in front of the window, blending into one.

Only the night in the courtyard was quiet, with the low chirping of night insects.

Not long after, on March [-]th, Geng Qing arranged the family affairs properly and went to the courtyard of Guangdefang to meet Princess Guangde and all the concubines.In the afternoon, I quietly met with Zhang Zhifang, who was anxiously waiting for news of his son, and discussed some matters. Early the next morning, he bid farewell to his parents and everyone in the family. go north.

(End of this chapter)