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Xiao Moyun immediately said: "Wei Tianqing is hypocritical, and the person who values ​​loyalty the most is just deceived by him for a while. The humble officer has transferred some people and is searching in the city. The city gate has been closed. He can't leave the city at this time. "

Qiao Mingtang nodded and said: "Well done." Then he looked solemn, frowned and said: "We must catch this person as soon as possible, otherwise...the consequences will be bad."

"What do you mean, sir?"

"It was the governor who ordered him to be imprisoned, and he will be sent to the execution ground to be executed as soon as the Holy Majesty's order arrives." Qiao Mingtang sighed: "This person must think that the governor is unreasonable and wants to send him to the prison." He is going to die, so he must be very resentful towards Ben Du in his heart, and Ben Du is worried...!"

Xiao Moyun was taken aback, then understood, and said softly: "Is your lord worried that he will wait for an opportunity to retaliate?"

"Wei Tianqing's martial arts are not weak, and he knows us too well." Qiao Mingtang said: "He has been in Yunshan Mansion for many years, and he knows the topography of Yunshan Mansion city like the palm of his hand, and he even knows the habits of the Governor. , if he really wants to wait for an opportunity to retaliate against the governor, he has to guard against it."

Xiao Moyun nodded and said: "Your Excellency is very worried. I ask for your order. More people should be deployed to guard around the governor's mansion, and more people should be sent to search in the city."

Qiao Mingtang thought for a while before saying: "Master Xiao, the governor will send additional manpower to search, but there are still two things for you to do."

"Sir, please order."

"Right now, ask someone to make a reward order, and put up a notice in the city offering a reward for Wei Tianqing's capture." Qiao Mingtang said, "If you capture Wei Tianqing alive, you will be rewarded with 1000 taels of silver, and we will also reward you with 500 taels of silver for the corpse."

Xiao Moyun immediately said: "The humble job will be done immediately."

"Just work harder and prepare overnight. Before dawn tomorrow, you must post reward orders in the whole city." Qiao Mingtang said with a serious expression: "Besides, there is one more thing for you to do." After a pause, Cai said: "After dawn tomorrow, you will go out of the city in person, go to the camp outside the city to find Bei Yonghou, and say that after they came to Xishan, the governor has not cleaned up for them. Tomorrow night, the governor will go to the best restaurant in the city. All gathered to hold a banquet to welcome the wind."

Xiao Moyun was startled, rolled his eyes, and finally cupped his hands and said: "The humble official takes orders. Dare I ask my lord, do you only invite Bei Yonghou?"

"Of course not." Qiao Mingtang said: "The leaders of the four barbarian tribes who followed Bei Yonghou this time were not all named Wanhu by the Holy Majesty? Let the four barbarian Wanhu also join them Come to the banquet, the barbarians have a good face, let's take care of them, and it will be much easier to deal with in the future."

"My lord is wise!" Xiao Moyun showed admiration, "I will invite you in person tomorrow morning. That's right, tell me if you need me to go to Quanjusheng and book the restaurant tomorrow night."

"I've already made arrangements for this, so you don't have to worry about it." Qiao Mingtang said, "Hurry up and prepare the reward order now. The top priority is to arrest Wei Tianqing and bring him to justice first."

Xiao Moyun didn't say any more, and retreated.

Xiao Moyun's work efficiency is not low, and he and Wei Tianqing have always been at odds. This time, he wanted to deal with Wei Tianqing. He was naturally very active. He summoned the painters and quickly made a reward order. After a little modification, dozens of painters in the city were gathered overnight, and hundreds of reward orders were produced, and then they were ordered to post them on the streets and alleys of Yunshan Mansion on horseback.

At dawn, Wei Tianqing's reward order was posted in almost every street and alley in Yunshan Mansion.

Wei Tianqing is naturally a celebrity in Yunshan. He has served as the commander of the Xishan Imperial Guard for many years, and he is also very heroic on weekdays. In fact, he has friendship with many big families in the city, and his reputation in Yunshan is also very good.

In the previous defeat, Qiao Mingtang naturally tried his best to block the news so as not to cause panic in the city. Although some people in the city knew that the Xishan Army seemed to be defeated, not many people knew the truth. Wei Tianqing was imprisoned for many days, and the government The news has always been blocked, and no one knows about it, so when the reward order was posted this time, everyone in the city was shocked.

The reward order claimed that Wei Tianqing violated the laws of the country, was arrested and sent to prison, but escaped from prison, and a huge reward was offered, and people immediately discussed what kind of crime Wei Tianqing had committed, and why the city was full of reward orders.

Qiao Mingtang also sent many people to search the city, but Wei Tianqing disappeared without a trace.

However, Quan Jusheng didn't care about these things today, and was focused on preparing for the banquet in the evening.

Quanjusheng is the No. [-] restaurant in Yunshan Fucheng, which is the property of the Xu family, and the owner of the Xu family, Mr. Xu, has a close relationship with Lin Lang's father. When Lin Lang was pushed out by everyone and was at a low point, this Mr. Xu Extending a helping hand is very generous.

Quanjusheng has three floors and is gorgeously decorated. It is a very dignified thing to hold banquets in Quanjusheng. Therefore, Yunshan's dignitaries and rich merchants usually arrange banquets in Quanjusheng if they have banquets on weekdays.

But today, the Governor is hosting a banquet at Quanju Sheng. Although only one table of wine is served, Quan Jusheng refuses to receive other guests. This is of course Qiao Mingtang's request, but Quan Jusheng also knows that the Governor is here For banquet guests, Quan Jusheng will inevitably be involved in any accidents. In this case, it is better to only receive this table of guests.

At dusk, before the sky was dark, Qiao Mingtang had already arrived at Quanjusheng first.

The banquet was placed in the living room on the top floor. In order to hold the banquet tonight, Quanjusheng worked hard to remove all the other wine tables on the third floor, leaving only this single table. By the window not far from the table, there are antique tables and chairs.

After Qiao Mingtang entered the restaurant, the front and back doors were guarded by Imperial Guard warriors.

Tonight's banquet, besides Qiao Mingtang, there are several other officials from Yunshan Mansion to accompany the guests, Xiao Moyun is naturally indispensable.

Several officials were talking in low voices on the top floor, and the topic was naturally Wei Tianqing's escape from prison last night. It has been a whole day since the reward order was posted, but no one reported it to the yamen.

While discussing among himself, he suddenly heard the sound of horseshoes downstairs, Qiao Mingtang got up and went to the window, looked down condescendingly, and saw more than a dozen fat and long-legged war horses had arrived at the gate of Quanjusheng. Feng Polu, with fifteen or six riders behind him, not only has Hexi cavalry, but also has half of the barbarian cavalry.

"Here we come!" Xiao Moyun glanced at the side and said with a smile: "Bei Yonghou doesn't dare not give your lord this face."

Qiao Mingtang just smiled lightly, noncommittal, and soon, he heard footsteps coming from the stairs, and Feng Polu's voice was heard before anyone arrived: "Governor Qiao, the public should return to the public, and the private should return to the private, you set up a meeting for us." Banquet, we are happy and grateful, but we can't default on food and grass because of this."

However, Qiao Mingtang had already stepped forward, and said with a smile: "Master Hou is just impatient. Since we are here, how can we avoid the food and grass? If the food and grass cannot be supplied, the governor would not dare to see Master Hou, he should have found a place to hide Woke up."

At this time, Feng Polu had already reached the stairs, hearing Qiao Mingtang's words, both of them immediately burst into laughter.

The officials behind Qiao Mingtang came forward one after another and saluted Feng Polu. Although Feng Polu was a surrendered general who was subdued by Dingwu, he now has the title of Marquis of Beiyong after all. These officials may not have anything in mind for Feng Polu The heart of awe, but the face can not be neglected.

Behind Feng Polu, followed by four barbarian men, they went upstairs, saw the gorgeous decoration of the restaurant, no matter the screen or the decorations around it, they were all exquisite and beautiful, and for a while, they forgot to be with them. All the officials saluted, but looked around, like a countryman who had just arrived in the city and his eyes were full of surprise.

It's no wonder that these barbarian generals, after they were transferred from Mobei to Hexi, did not enter Wuping Fucheng, they have been stationed outside the city, and later transferred to Yunshan, they have also been stationed outside the city. I have never seen such a magnificent restaurant.

"Master Hou, can you introduce these few..." Qiao Mingtang said with a smile.

Feng Polu coughed, and said in a deep voice: "Guys, this is Governor Xishan Daoqiao, I'll meet you soon."

The four barbarian generals heard Feng Polu's order, and only then came back to their senses, and they all bowed to Qiao Mingtang. Feng Polu said: "You must already know who these four are. This is Ibrahimovic Wanhu, this is Anlei Wanhu, this is Shuwutai Wanhu, and this is Van Persie Wanhu!"

Several officials had smiles on their faces, and they bowed their hands one after another, and the four Wanhu followed suit, but they were obviously still very unfamiliar with the etiquette of the Central Plains, and their movements were also very stiff.

The officials smiled on their faces, but they were amused in their hearts.

The four of them were dressed in strange clothes, but their hair styles were very weird. Ibrahimovic had a sky-high head, An Lei had a bald head without a blade of grass, Shu Wutai had disheveled hair, and Van Persie had dozens of braids.

"Come on, everyone, please take a seat first!" Qiao Mingtang greeted: "Everyone came all the way from Hexi to support our West Mountain. As the governor of the West Mountain, I would like to thank you on behalf of the people of the West Mountain. Although this banquet is late, everyone But don't be offended, after all, there are so many things to do at this extraordinary time, and I have been unable to spare time."

Feng Polu smiled and said: "We all know that the governor is very busy. In fact, it doesn't matter if there is a reception banquet. As long as we work together and support each other to put down the rebellion in the northwest, we will eat chaff and swallow vegetables. Happy."

Qiao Mingtang laughed, and everyone took their seats, Feng Polu naturally took the seat of honor, and Qiao Mingtang sat beside him.

"Governor Qiao, I heard that Wei Tianqing escaped from prison yesterday?" After Feng Polu sat down, he asked straight to the point, "Can he be arrested now?"

Qiao Mingtang was startled, and said with a wry smile: "Master Hou is very well informed."

"It doesn't require spiritual power." Feng Polu said with a smile: "The streets and alleys of Yunshan Fucheng are full of reward orders. After we entered the city, we saw at least a dozen posted reward orders. Even blind people know that Wei News of Tianqing's escape from prison."

Qiao Mingtang's expression became serious, and he said: "To tell you the truth, that traitor Wei Tianqing has indeed escaped from prison, but there is no news of him yet." After a pause, he said: "But don't worry, Lord Hou, I have already sent someone to After searching all the way, he can't get out of Yunshan Prefecture no matter what."

"It doesn't matter to me, it's just that the court will pursue it in the future, and without Wei Tianqing to deal with it, the matter will be difficult." Feng Polu chuckled lightly: "This Wei Tianqing's ability is not small, and he was able to escape from the prison. , it’s no wonder that Governor Qiao chose him to be in charge of the Imperial Guard.”

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