The Red House starts from Liaodong

Chapter 168 Faces
In a Zhuangzi outside the capital.

The mountains and rivers are beautiful, and the streams in the manor are introduced. The water flow is clear and slow, and there are rockeries. The water falls on the rocks, like water dripping through the stones.

Zhuangzi looked at it from the outside, but the area is larger, so there is no hole in the inside.

The land in the capital is expensive, but there is no market for it. No matter how much money you can buy, you can’t buy a good place. Even the land in the nearby suburbs has long been occupied by the rich and powerful, and the manors and temples of various families.

This is a piece of Zhuangzi given to General Jinzhou by the Shifu.

Chen Deyan invited a gardener from Jinling to come here all the way, and spent a lot of time to arrange it into the small and exquisite place it is today.

It's not that Jinling's craftsmen are more skillful than those in Beijing, but it's just a novelty.

Some things are not suitable for discussion in the capital.

"Babble."

"Falling flowers fly all over the sky, leaf catkins fall off the boat..."

The soft Wu dialect was uttered from the mouths of several young geisha, which made people feel comfortable and relaxed.

The musicians next to them, matched with their singing, beat the drums seamlessly.

Chen Deyan was lying on the chair.

The gazebo was clean and spotless.

Not only here, but in fact the whole yard is like this.

The capital city is strictly hierarchical, far more serious than Jinling Jiangnan.

Xue Pan was called Xue Daduan, and he was a role in making jokes and spending money when he got involved in various banquets.

Chen Deyan's status is worse than that of Xue Pan's, and he is white again.

In the capital, although there is a big brother behind him, it is not easy.

Can have the honorific name of the third master.

He is really tired.

Taking advantage of this rare free time, he lay here quietly, not wanting to say a word, not wanting to show a smile.

I don't want to think about anything now.

"Third Master, they are here."

A man whispered next to Chen Deyan.

Hearing this, Chen Deyan opened his eyes and became the third master again.

The Metropolitan Procuratorate removed the test characters, and Han Hao, who was already a censor, led Zhang Yuncheng, who was in the same department, and Lu Zhongheng, a scholar of the Hanlin Academy who had risen to fame.

Following a new road and turning a corner, I saw the manor behind the woods, and suddenly several men in short shirts appeared.

Standing in front of the carriage, he respectfully knelt on the ground and kowtowed to say hello.

"Master Han."

The coachman stopped, with a look of surprise on his face, what a tough fellow.

Han Hao lifted the curtain and nodded.

The men got up one after another.

"Gui Yong, I heard that you are promising now, and your third master has praised you."

In the carriage, Lu Zhongheng closed his eyes, Zhang Yuncheng followed Han Hao's line of sight, and looked at the man walking with the carriage.

"It's all the grace of the master, and it's also the care of the master Han."

"I never took care of you. Although you and I are fellow villagers, I didn't know you before." Han Hao sat back.

Seeing Zhang Yuncheng's curious eyes.

Han Hao explained to him.

Some things, if properly disclosed, will become more intimate.

"This man is a military household of Youtunwei in Guangning. He is from the same town as me. Regardless of his appearance, he is also a military officer of the sixth rank in the Jinzhou Army."

"Hundred households are also good."

Zhang Yuncheng understood.

"The sixth-rank military officer of the imperial court has become the domestic slave of General Jinzhou. It can be seen that someone impeaching General Jinzhou for being domineering is not groundless."

Lu Zhongheng opened his eyes and commented lightly.

Gui Yong, who was outside the carriage, heard the words of the master who hadn't shown his face in the sedan chair, and didn't say a word.

"Hahaha."

Zhang Yuncheng laughed heartily, with sloppy eyes.

"Who dares not send people to the capital?"

While talking and joking, they approached Zhuangzi, and Chen Deyan was already waiting at the door.

"Master Han, Master Zhang, this is the famous Lord Lu, who has long admired his name for a long time."

Chen Deyan stepped forward in person, making a gesture to kneel down, but was grabbed by Zhang Yuncheng.

"They're all acquaintances, show off for someone."

"Isn't this the first time I see Lord Lu, don't be rude."

"you are welcome."

Lu Zhongheng nodded.

After exchanging greetings, Chen Deyan led the crowd in, and as soon as they entered, they were greeted with exquisitely crafted scenery.

exquisite.

Behind the silk curtain and curtain, there was an indistinct soft voice and fine tune, matched with this mountain, stone and water pavilion, even Lu Zhongheng had to admire it.

It really took a lot of thought.

General Jinzhou was recently impeached. Although he had connections with the Jia family to help move around, it was not so easy to get through.

After all, Xungui is not as good as Yushi, or Lu Zhongheng in front of him.

Although these ranks were low, they had a great say in the court, and the noblest censors, the concubines, were the ones Chen Deyan wooed this time.

Han Hao didn't mention it.

Before he was admitted to the imperial examination, he was an acquaintance with General Jinzhou, and he also had fellowship and a natural ally.

Because of Han Hao's relationship, Zhang Yuncheng also said a lot for Jinzhou.

However, the qualifications and reputation of the two are not enough.

Only the concubine Lu Zhongheng in front of him.

Time is precious.

Lu Zhongheng didn't bother to waste time with the so-called third master in front of him. In his opinion, he was just the mouthpiece of General Jinzhou.

"What is the purpose of the Jinzhou General Soldier acting so recklessly? Do you really think that with a little merit, you can ignore the imperial court?"

Hearing Lu Zhongheng's accountability, Chen Deyan got up from his seat and replied respectfully.

"The general has always been loyal to the imperial court, how dare he disobey the imperial court, but there is a class of villains in the world who look down on other people's glory the most.

Seeing that the general is in the limelight now, he is just jealous. You are all discerning people, and you should see the truth behind it. "

"There are so many people who are popular, it's hard for General Tang."

Zhang Yuncheng laughed.

Because of his relationship with Tang Qing'an, Han Hao couldn't defend him in front of Tong Ke, so he smiled and said nothing.

"There are reasons for this, but I also think that the general soldier of Jinzhou, relying on his noble status, does not take the national system seriously.

Domineering words are not an insult to him. "

Lu Zhongheng's current identity does not need to be hidden, even if he is facing Tang Qing'an of Jinzhou, he is still qualified to point him out.

Not to mention a general soldier, he is the elder of the cabinet.

If it caused Lu Zhongheng's dissatisfaction, the elder of the cabinet would have to obediently leave the cabinet and return home to wait for the court's inspection.

Of course, things are not that simple, but it can be seen that Lu Zhongheng's current momentum.

"The reason why the general fights wildly is a last resort. Please listen to me carefully."

Chen Deyan respectfully explained the cruelty of the barbarians in Liaodong one by one, which made Han Hao clenched his fists and opened his eyes.

He is also from Liaodong.

"The barbarians occupied Liao Zuo, and millions of Liao people fell into the enemy's hands. Now the barbarians have begun to massacre the Liao people. As the general of Jinzhou, how can he stand by and watch.

Jinzhou is short of supplies, and its population far exceeds that of Liaoxi, and its military strength is not small. However, compared with Liaoxi, it only accounts for [-]% of its military supplies.

Under such a difficult situation, the general even sent out elite soldiers under his command. The imperial court blamed the general for fighting wildly and wasting his troops. "

Speaking of this, Chen Deyan's eyes were red.

"Who can be more distressed than the general? These tens of thousands of elite soldiers, but the general brought them out with great difficulty, even if they die, they will feel distressed, let alone now?"

"Oh, I didn't expect General Tang to be such a kind person."

Zhang Yuncheng sighed.

"Brother Lu, you and I are friends of gentlemen, and I forced you to come here today. Although you were concerned about our friendship and finally agreed to come, you must be dissatisfied with me in your heart.

In fact, how can I be a person who makes things difficult for others, let alone force my friends, but I am also from Liao. "

Han Hao's voice was choked up, and he also left his seat.

"For the sake of Liao people, I have to do this, and for the sake of friendship, I apologize to you."

After finishing speaking, Han Hao bent down to salute Lu Zhongheng.

"Why bother."

Lu Zhongheng got up quickly and pulled Han Hao up.

"It's because I misunderstood the general army of Jinzhou, and I didn't think of this festival. Since this is the case, the matter of my loyalty to the emperor will certainly not let the loyal people feel chilled by the court."

Seeing that Lu Zhongheng finally let go, Chen Deyan heaved a sigh of relief.

Not two days.

"The war has fallen into a stalemate. How to retreat lightly. The soldiers in the front are short of food and armor, and the shortage of supplies is the most urgent consideration of the court."

Tang Qing'an wrote a memorandum, accusing the cabinet lightly and lightly, which caused an uproar among the officials.

Various places have also started to play, the war must not be ignored, the matter has come to this point, the court should focus on business, and quickly supply the troops of Jinzhou.

Another censor, Han Hao, gave advice.

"Thirty thousand elite soldiers are the foundation of Jinzhou. If the foundation is lost, Jinzhou will not be preserved. If Jinzhou is not preserved, Beizhen will be in danger. If Beizhen is in danger, Jinzhou will be in danger. If Jinzhou is in danger, the capital will be in danger.

The imperial court should make great efforts to mobilize supplies and urge Denglai to urgently transport all Jinzhou armies, so as to ensure that the war comes first. "

Lu Zhongheng, a concubine, also discussed this matter with the cabinet ministers in private.

"The matter has come to this point, it is not the time to pursue responsibility, first protect the war, and then it will not be too late to distinguish after the event."

All kinds of you come and go.

The court's argument finally let go of its accusations against Jinzhou General Tang Qing'an, and began to agree to mobilize supplies to support Jinzhou.

Chen Deyan personally went to Lu Zhongheng's house to kowtow to thank him.

Lu Zhongheng didn't buy real estate in the capital, but rented an ordinary house, which was extremely simple.

Chen Deyan didn't talk about what to do without knowing the rules.

"You tell the general soldier of Jinzhou to be loyal to the imperial court, handle errands carefully, and not disappoint the imperial court and the princes' expectations of him."

"I will say every word of Lord Lu's words, and send someone to tell the general personally, the general must understand what Master Lu wants.

No one in Jinzhou would dare to forget Master Lu's kindness to Jinzhou, but it was far from enough. "

Lu Zhongheng nodded in satisfaction.

When the reply letter written by General Jinzhou was sent to Lu's house, after Lu Zhongheng read it, he silently accepted it and put it in a box in the study.

In the box, there are thick letters from all over the world.

Tang Qing'an threatened the court with war, and asking for supplies was not nonsense.

Because he is really in urgent need of various supplies now.

As the armies went deep into the Changbai Mountains and even reached the hinterland of the barbarians, countless Liao people fled to Tang Qing'an's rule.

Before the statistics of today's figures have been completed in various places, they need to be counted again.

In just two months, more than [-] Liao people were gathered in Jinzhou, Zhenjiang, and Changbai Mountain.

Similarly, the Liao people who stayed in the Changbai Mountains and joined the guerrilla squad could not make a list at all.

For example, a sentry team originally had only 90 people in the whole sentry, but it expanded to 1000 people in one month.

"The **** of the dog said."

The senior generals in Jinzhou and Zhenjiang all thought Zhu Xiuwen was stable.

Zhu Xiu, who went to Zhuanghe in person, saw circles everywhere on the map in the camp, and suddenly turned around, eyes red and exhausted.

Now he can't stand still.

Yelled.

(End of this chapter)