At the end of the Sui Dynasty

Chapter 781 Carrying With You
Frost fell last night, and in the morning the ground was covered with a thin layer, the weeds by the roadside, the garden trees, the well platform, and the roof were all covered, as if a light snow had fallen, and it was a vast expanse of white.The dry and cold frosty wind blew in front of his face, eroding his muscles and bones, making his skin wrinkled and very uncomfortable.

The sky had just dawned, and the pilgrims hadn't paid their respects to the Buddha in the morning, so the square in front of Lingyun Temple was quiet, and the hoarfrost on the ground had not been trampled on by people, and it was well preserved.

Gao Bufan was dressed in black clothes, with a long knife on his back, holding the rein and standing quietly in the early morning autumn frost, as if waiting for something.Miao Yu and a group of Miao soldiers also held the reins, waiting for the order to start. Horses are cold-loving, and the colder the weather, the more energetic these horses are. While spraying white steam, they kicked the ground impatiently, Can't wait to let go of all fours.

Miao Yu took a breath of hot steam into her hands, and then covered her face that was flushed from the cold, the feeling of dry skin was slightly relieved.

The morning sun was rising, and the hoarfrost on the ground seemed to be melting away. Miao Yu glanced at Gao Bufan's straight back, then looked back at the temple gate, and sighed regretfully.

The morning sun was about to rise to the treetops, and the sun dispelled the severe cold a little. The hoarfrost on the leaves disappeared first, and the hoarfrost on the roof also slowly disappeared.Gao Bufan looked up at the rising sun in the sky, then silently got on his horse, waved lightly and said, "Let's go."

Everyone got on their horses and was about to set off, but there was the sound of wheels crushing the ground inside the temple gate. Gao Bufan looked back subconsciously, and immediately saw a white dress like snow, and a pretty face like a bright moon, like a stream. With clear eyes, a kind of joy rushed into his heart in an instant. He got off his horse and walked up quickly.

Bai Yunshang was sitting in a wooden wheelchair, with Jue Yuan pushing behind, and the two little maids, Dust and Snow Sweeping, followed the wheelchair step by step, each carrying a burden, and the old nun Hui’an walked last, as usual. She has an old face, as if everyone in the world owes her money, and she can't see happiness or anger, because her face is just like that, and anger is also angry, and happiness is also angry.

Gao Bufan walked to the wheelchair and looked at Bai Yunshang happily, without saying a word, everything was kept in silence.Bai Yunshang blushed slightly, clasped his palms together and said, "Amitabha, good morning His Royal Highness King Qi."

"Good morning, Your Highness King Qi." Jueyuan Juehui and Sweeping Snow and Chuchen also clapped their palms together and greeted Gao Bufan.

The smile on Gao Bufan's face was as bright as the morning sun, he clasped his palms together and said: "Good morning, Miss Bai, good morning to the two masters, good morning to sweep the snow and dust."

The two little maidservants immediately smiled, quite flattered.The old nun Huichen frowned, Gao Bufan didn't greet her, he treated it like air, which made her very upset, stepped forward and said calmly: "The poison in Master Yunshang's body has not been cleared, I hope King Qi will take good care of it." , if she is wronged or bullied, the poor nun will seek justice from King Qi even if she sacrifices her life."

Although these words sounded harsh, they were also out of love for Bai Niu'er, so Gao Bufan didn't bother with her anymore, cupped his hands and said: "Miss Bai has saved my life, so I don't need my teacher to remind me. We will do our best to take care of her.”

The old nun Huichen snorted slightly and said, "That's good, let's go."

Gao Bufan took the armrest of the wheelchair from Jue Yuan, smiled and said, "Leave it to me."

Although Jue Yuan and Jue Hui are disciples of the same generation as Bai Yunshang, they are nearly two rounds older than Bai Yunshang, and they can be her mothers. In fact, since Bai Yunshang entered the mountain gate at the age of three, Jue Yuan and Jue Hui Hui was in charge of taking care of her, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that she was in love with her mother and daughter, so at this moment, both of them were reluctant to leave, their eyes were slightly red, and they gave a lot of advice, as if they were sending their daughter to get married.

The old nun Huichen finally got a little impatient and said: "Jueyuan Juehui, stop chattering and go in!"

Jueyuan Juehui clasped his palms together, bowed to Gao Bufan and said, "Please, King Qi." Then he turned around and walked quickly into the temple gate, but the old nun Huichen had already disappeared inside the temple gate.

Bai Yunshang was obviously emotional at the moment, her eyes were slightly moist, and she watched Jueyuan and Juehui disappear into the temple gate, and then said lightly: "King Qi, let's go."

Gao Bufan nodded, pushed Bai Yunshang to the side of the carriage, carried her into the carriage without any explanation, and Sweeping Snow and Dust also boarded the carriage happily.

Obviously, the happiest people on this trip are these two carefree little maids. Young people always yearn for poetry and distant places. They grew up in Meishan County and have never even set foot in this county. The first time I have the opportunity to travel far, I am naturally very happy. It is said that this time I will not only go to the far away Berkshire, but also to go farther and farther outside the land of Shu, and go east along the Great River by boat until I reach the most prosperous and prosperous Central Plains , I feel excited just thinking about it.

drive……

The coachman waved his whip, and the wheels of the carriage began to roll, crushing the autumn frost on the ground, and drove down the mountain.Gao Bufan led his horse to open the way, and all the Miao soldiers protected the carriage, and the group rushed towards Bergshire.

A few days later, Gao Bufan and his party finally returned to the county seat of Berkshire - Ba County.

At this time, the city of Ba County was obviously much more lively than before, especially at the docks around Linjiangmen, with boats coming and going, goods coming in and out, and there were also a lot of wooden squalls released from the upper reaches, which were really piled up like a mountain.

Because Gao Bufan ordered to build a large number of warships, it completely prospered the shipbuilding industry in Berkshire. The shipyard rushed to work day and night and recruited a large number of manpower, which also prospered the local economy. With the influx, all walks of life have prospered a lot.

Raising an army is extremely expensive, and building ships is also extremely expensive. Fortunately, Gao Bufan obtained millions of taels worth of property from the Buddhist secret storehouse. Not to mention recruiting troops and building warships, now with the help of this money, he has pulled up an army of 50,000 people, and it is estimated that within a year, a navy can also be established.

Closer to home, let’s say that when Gao Bufan came to Linjiang Gate, Xiao Yu, the general manager of Yuzhou who received the news, had already brought people out of the city to greet him. In addition to a group of local officials, there were two more majestic men beside Xiao Yu. One big man had a sallow complexion and was carrying a double mace, while the other was carrying a spear, exuding a sturdy aura from his whole body.

Gao Bufan was overjoyed when he saw it, and blurted out: "Shubao, Shixin, when did you arrive?"

It turned out that these two big men were none other than Qin Qiong, Qin Shubao, and Luo Shixin.

"The final general will see His Royal Highness King Qi." Qin Qiong and Luo Shixin stepped forward to salute on one knee.

Gao Bufan got off his horse and said with a smile: "Get up quickly, Shiji sent you here, right?"

Qin Qiong nodded respectfully and replied: "Director Xu heard that the King of Qi had taken over several counties in Bashu, and he thought he would recruit troops, so he sent two generals to help the King of Qi."

Gao Bufan laughed loudly and said: "Those who know me, you have come at the right time. I have newly recruited 50,000 people horses, and I am worried that there will be no one to lead them. Now I will leave them to you. You are responsible for leading them. Not only must you be able to fight, but you must also be able to fight. Gotta win the battle."

"The last general has the order, and he will live up to the entrustment of King Qi." Qin Qiong and Luo Shixin promised loudly.

Gao Bufan nodded happily. The arrival of Qin Qiong and Luo Shixin undoubtedly made him even more powerful. As long as Qingruo came back, he could return to Luoyang with peace of mind.

Next, I, Gao Bufan, exchanged some pleasantries with Xiao Yu and the others, and then went straight into the city to rest.On the second day, Gao Bufan appointed Qin Qiong as the general manager of the Shuhan Road, and led 30,000 people to station in Meishan County. He also named Luo Shixin as the general manager of the Bahan Road, and led 20,000 people to station in Berkshire, echoing Qin Qiong. , the territory of the newly acquired six counties in the Bashu area has been temporarily stabilized.

In addition, Gao Bufan also appointed Meng Zi and A Qing as Captains of Yingyang, and each led a Miao soldier to station in the Banan area to strengthen the management and communication with the Miao people in Banan.

In the blink of an eye, it will be the beginning of winter, Gao Bufan has basically arranged the things at hand, everything is on the right track, and he can leave Shu and return to Luoyang at any time, but until now there is no Qing Ruo and the witch. After hearing the news, Gao Bufan inevitably became worried, and sent several groups of people along the Wujiang River to look for it in the direction of Banan.

(End of this chapter)