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Chapter 375 Seeing the old man again
"Master Ouyang, go ahead. There's no need to send him away. Guard the city well. You can prepare some drinks. When I return after the victory, I will give a big reward to the generals."

In the early morning, the morning light covered the bow deck of the ship that was about to set off, as well as the pier with red flags fluttering below. On the deck, Wang Lengran was wearing a Confucian shirt, with a long sword across his waist, and stood with his hands behind his back.

It is in sharp contrast to the red scarf soldiers in full armor standing on the bow of the ship.

Obviously, he is dressed like a Confucian general.

The Governor Wang raised his head at a 45-degree angle, as if bathing in the morning light, and said calmly to Ouyang Rong and his group on the shore below without looking back.

Ouyang Rong took the lead and stood at the front of the officials. He couldn't help but take a second look at Wang Lengran's "glorious" back.

Okay, okay, I approve of you for showing off.

Just pretend it's okay, don't die, you'll give away [-] elite soldiers for nothing.

Ouyang Rong suppressed his complaints and slightly cupped his hands:

"Waiting for the good news from Mr. Wang, by the way..."

He pointed at three large ships not far away. On the deck of one of the ships, Qin Heng's heroic figure wearing a war robe and holding a dry knife could be vaguely seen.

Ouyang Rong reminded:

"I have prepared some strong oil and loaded it into three ships. This oil is special and comes from Hu State. With good wind, it can burn on the river and burn enemy ships...it may be useful to Lord Wang."

Wang Lengran couldn't help but turn around and looked at Ouyang Rong, who looked calm:
"I didn't expect Sir Ouyang to provide help. He was very interested...Didn't Sir Ouyang object to aiding Jishui County before?"

Ouyang Rong nodded: "Attitude is attitude, responsibility is responsibility, one code equals the other."

Wang Lengran observed his calm expression, nodded slightly, reluctantly clasped his fists, and saluted.

The lead boat where Wang Lengran was on slowly started moving.

A huge fleet full of Jiangzhou elite soldiers left Xunyang Ferry and sailed down the river towards Jishui County in the southeast.

Wang Lengran, together with his lieutenants Sun Yu and Qin Heng, rushed to aid Jishui County.

After they left, apart from the civilian auxiliary soldiers recruited, there were only [-] elite soldiers left to defend the city in Xunyang City.

Ouyang Rongxiu watched the fleet disappear at the end of the river in the independent river breeze.

As the chief officer, he did not move. Yan Liulang, Chen Canjun, Yuan Huaimin and other Jiangzhou lobby officials in the rear did not dare to move first and waited patiently.

Yan Liulang glanced at Ming Fu's back.

The twenty barrels of Burning Sky Dragon Oil, divided into three ships, were transported overnight from Shuangfengjian by the Ming Palace yesterday and were handed over to Qin Heng and other Zhe Chong Palace soldiers who were about to leave the city.

Yan Liulang was a little confused when he received this order last night.

However, the Ming Mansion said that Jishui is indeed in a key position and it is best to rescue the siege. However, if there is a trick, Wang Lengran will lose everything, which is not good for all the soldiers and civilians of Jiangzhou City. Burning more Cai Qin and Zhu Lingxu ships , or it would be good to bring back more soldiers.

"Mingfu really fulfills its duties and puts the overall situation first..."

Yan Liulang said to his heart, his eyes filled with sincere admiration.

Ouyang Rong raised his head and glanced at the sun, then suddenly looked back:
"Chen Canjun immediately notified the city gate guards and the Xunyang Ferry Ship Department that at [-]:[-] noon today, the city gates and ferries were closed. Xunyang City implemented a strict ban and strictly controlled entry and exit. Strange business travelers and outsiders were not allowed to enter the city... …”

Ouyang Rong methodically issued the order to close the city.

Now that Wang Lengran has left, Ouyang Rong has the final say in the entire Xunyang City and leads Jiangzhou Hall on his behalf.

"Yes, Lord Changshi!"

Chen You accepted the order and retreated.

"Yuan Sima..."

Ouyang Rong turned his head to speak, but suddenly he seemed to catch a glimpse of something in his peripheral vision and became quiet.

Yuan Huaimin and other Jiangzhou officials noticed that Ouyang Rong turned his head slightly and looked sideways at the crowd of onlookers outside the dock. He didn't know what attracted his attention.

"What are you looking at, Master Changshi?"

Yuan Huaimin and others were curious.

Ouyang Rong remained silent and silently watched the familiar Persian businessman among the crowd of onlookers leave.

This Persian businessman named Li Li, who was a retainer of the Wei family and was once Wei Shaoxuan's lackey, was actually in Xunyang City. He also came to Xunyang Wharf today. It seemed that he was also here to see Wang Lengran off.

But just when Ouyang Rong turned around and noticed him from the corner of his eye, the Persian businessman had already turned his back and walked towards the low-key carriage waiting by the roadside... without noticing Ouyang Rong's gaze.

"nothing."

Ouyang Rong withdrew his gaze and shook his head.

Immediately, he glanced at Yan Liulang, who, like him, also noticed Li Li's figure and squinted at the low-key carriage slowly leaving on the street outside the crowd.

When he was in Dragon City, Ouyang Rong once wore a mirage mask and disguised himself as Wei Shaoxuan, and contacted and misled Li Li.

Later, Yan Liulang was also sent to investigate this Persian businessman.

Therefore, Yan Liulang also knew Li Li and knew his general identity.

But Li Li didn't know that Ouyang Rong and Yan Liulang had known him as early as Longcheng.

This may be the reason why Wang Lengran came to see Wang Lengran off without any precautions today.

Ouyang Rong and Yan Liulang looked at each other in tacit understanding.

After a while, Ouyang Rong looked calm and led Yuan Huaimin and his officials back to Jiangzhou Hall.

Yan Liulang's figure disappeared.

I don’t know when I retired and where I went silently...

In the Jiangzhou lobby, Ouyang Rong patiently arranged all the matters for the city's strict preparation. The officials below had their own division of labor, and even the old salted fish Yuan Huaimin was busy.

Ouyang Rong turned to Miaozhen.

I originally wanted to look for Rong Zhen, but this cold girl in palace clothes came and went without a trace. I couldn't find her and I didn't know if she was in the city.

Ouyang Rong looked calm and applied to Miaozhen to suspend the construction of the Donglin Buddha for a few days.

Wait until the governor Wang returns with his soldiers and everything is safe, then he can continue with the statue making.

The latter looked at him, his expression unchanged:

"Lord Chang Shi, please take care of it. The statue is a major matter for the court, so don't delay for too long."

"it is good."

After the discussion, Miaozhen left without stopping.

Ouyang Rong was used to these cold and arrogant female officials in colorful clothes.

He glanced at the sun outside the door and saw that Yan Liulang, who had gone to follow someone, hadn't come back yet.

Ouyang Rong left a long entourage behind, waiting in the main hall, then turned around and went out, boarded the carriage, and went to Xiushui Fang.

Ouyang Rong got out of the car at the gate of the busy Xunyang Prince's Mansion and immediately saw the figure of Magistrate Diao waiting not far away.

"Mingfu."

"Go, let's go in."

Magistrate Diao looked a little nervous and looked around: "There seem to be a lot of people visiting today."

"It's okay. It's been like this lately. The prince may not see them. Let's go."

Ouyang Rong glanced at Magistrate Diao, explained casually, and took the lead into the gate of Prince Xunyang's Mansion.

The two of them walked into the palace under the envious gazes of the scholars and envoys who were eager to visit.

Magistrate Diao looked like Grandma Liu entering the Grand View Garden, looking around with curiosity and awe.

When he met the maids and slaves, he immediately looked at them seriously and did not look sideways.

Magistrate Diao looked cautiously at the female officials and doctors who occasionally passed by.

This solemn and solemn residence of the Prince of Dazhou, which attracts much attention from the outside world, still has a layer of supreme imperial power in the eyes of Magistrate Diao, who has been at the grassroots level of Dazhou for a long time.

Without the introduction of a suitable person, this is not something that a seventh- or eighth-grade local official like him could walk into.He asked cautiously:

"Mingfu, is your prince free today?"

Ouyang Rong laughed: "He and Dalang have always been free, maybe even fishing. Don't think of them too busy."

"Even if it's fishing, it wouldn't be good if we just walked in without giving a notice."

"Well, it's true that there was no notice. I forgot. I usually just go in directly. I'm used to it."

Of course Ouyang Rong didn't say that he just climbed over the wall and entered at night.

As for now, it was even more convenient. After the crisis that night was over, he could enter at will during the day, but he could no longer climb over the wall and had to go through the main entrance. For a while, he was still a little uncomfortable with it.

Out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at a wall that was getting better and better, and Ouyang Rong smiled sheepishly.

Magistrate Diao couldn't help but say:
"But as the governor of Jiangzhou, the Ming Dynasty walked in directly. It would be too... well, even the governor has to pay homage respectfully, so the Ming Dynasty still has to avoid suspicion."

"It makes sense, but there is no need for it now. Your Majesty has taken over the task of appeasing the Ambassador of Jiangnan Road. He will bring you in to report on your work and let him appease you. No one can tell you what happened."

Ouyang Rong said seriously.

Magistrate Diao: "..."

What's going on with this inexplicable and very reasonable feeling?

Ouyang Rong gently patted Magistrate Diao on the shoulder:

"Master Diao, don't think so much. The prince and the prince have always remembered the fact that you took the lead in offering auspiciousness. It's just that they left in a hurry and didn't have time to thank you.

"Speaking of which, you are also an old member of Longcheng. Don't treat yourself as an outsider."

Magistrate Diao choked with sobs: "Ming Mansion, the prince and his son actually remember..."

Ouyang Rong nodded and said nothing, keeping everything silent.

Magistrate Diao looked moved.

He looked at Ouyang Rong, who was taking the lead in the familiar way, and couldn't help but be filled with emotion.

I thought that being an eighth-grade county magistrate would be the end of my life. My head would turn gray and my butt would not be able to move.

Unexpectedly, when I met a truly noble and benevolent person, I was half forced and half admired. I gritted my teeth and followed him to control the floods in Longcheng and defeat the Liu family. Sure enough, I made the right choice.

Now not only has he been promoted to the chief official of a county, he has even climbed to the rank of Qiandi. There is a vague opportunity to follow the dragon...

Ouyang Rong personally identified him as an "old man from Dragon City". Walking on the corridor of the solemn and noble palace, Magistrate Diao couldn't help but straighten his waist.

After a while, he entered the depths of the palace and saw that there were fewer servants and palace people around him. Magistrate Diao came closer and whispered:

"In the Ming Dynasty, the lower official was incompetent and lost to the rebels. He did not have the ability of Jishui County Lieutenant. Although he escaped from Longcheng, before leaving, the lower official had already sent Miss A Qing and Liu Mu to the village adjacent to Yunmengze. We ordered people to look after them in a remote mountain village, which is considered isolated from the rest of the world and cannot be affected by the war."

Ouyang Rong nodded slightly: "Liu Lang mentioned it, thank you for your hard work."

"It's not hard work. You should. Not only are you helping the Ming Dynasty, Brother Ah Shan is a hero of Longcheng. Naturally, we can't let anything happen to the families of heroes."

Magistrate Diao looked serious and his tone was sighing.

Ouyang Rong was silent.

There was no words all the way. When they came to the study, Ouyang Rong led Diao County Magistrate to meet Xunyang Wang Lixian and the prince Li Fusu.

The father and son treated each other with courtesy, which made Magistrate Diao feel flattered and heartbroken.

After a while, at noon, only Magistrate Diao was left to eat in the palace. Ouyang Rong was busy with work and was about to leave. Halfway through, suddenly Yan Liulang came to see him.

"Mingfu, it's that Li Li, but he's smart, so I shouldn't get too close to him. He left Xunyang City before the city was closed at [-]:[-] noon. It seems like he went to the direction of Jishui County. .

"And I went to investigate the people near the house where he lived before, and found out that Li Li had been in Xunyang City for at least two months. People often lived in that house. Sometimes, Li Li's carriage would appear there. Near the Governor's Mansion, especially in recent days, it has been particularly frequent..."

Ouyang Rong nodded calmly.

After a while, Yan Liulang retreated.

Ouyang Rong frowned:
"Will the Wei family provide help? What kind of support will it be... So, is this the source of Wang Lengran's confidence... No wonder he looked so confident this morning.

"This Wei family has gone to great lengths to compete for the position of chief military officer of Jiangzhou Road, even putting the overall situation of the imperial court and the safety of Jiangzhou as a secondary priority..."

He lingered for a moment.

His face showed contemplation. After a while, Ouyang Rong did not leave the palace. He turned around and went to a boudoir somewhere. He came to the boudoir.

"Why are you here, Senior Brother?"

Before I saw her, I heard her voice first and was pleasantly surprised by her beautiful voice.

Xie Lingjiang was seen walking out of the spring curtain tent, looking like he had just woken up from a nap. His long, silky hair was scattered around his shoulders, and his pretty eyes were a bit lazy and confused. He walked quickly and naturally held Ouyang in his arms. Rong's palm.

Ouyang Rong couldn't help but smile, and then he turned serious and asked, "I have something to ask of you."

"Oh, don't come if you have nothing to do, right?" She pouted her pink lips, looked at him with squinted eyes, and then nodded: "Okay, tell me quickly."

Ouyang Rong said a little embarrassedly: "Junior sister, please help me go out of town to do something."

"Where to go? What's going on?"

Sensing Ouyang Rong's serious attitude, Xie Lingjiang's anger immediately dissipated and he sobered up a lot.

But she didn't wait for an answer. The next moment, Xie Lingjiang felt someone gently hugging her delicate body.
The three thousand black hair draped on the shoulders was held up by a big hand.

Ouyang Rong was half-cradling Xie Lingjiang, and the beautiful lady was limp in his arms. Ouyang Rong turned over his hand and took out a red rope. While carefully tying her hair, he said seriously:
"Junior sister is going to Jishui County to follow Wang Lengran and the others. If there is any important military information ahead, we will report it back as soon as possible. I am not worried about the others, and I still need you to go.

"But you must be careful on the road. If there is danger, don't force him. The main thing is to run away. You know, don't worry about saving face. Safety is the most important thing."

He rested his chin on her green-haired head and chattered.

Xie Lingjiang listened silently to his ramblings. The palm-sized Lotus face was more beautiful than a flower. She was a little emotional, but she tried hard to hold it down:

"Okay, I know...I remember everything you said."

The two looked at each other for a while, couldn't help but embrace each other, and stayed tenderly for a while before reluctantly parting. After they separated, Xie Ling Jiang Hong lowered his head, first straightened his messy chest and collar, and then frowned and seemed annoyed. She gave someone a gentle nudge, as if to scold him for causing mischief, but her eyes were soft, not blaming him at all.

Not long after, Xie Lingjiang changed into a man's clothes in white, tied his hair with a red rope, and carried a sword.

Ouyang Rong watched silently.

When Xie Lingjiang leaves,

Ouyang Rong couldn't help lowering his head and sniffing his shoulders and fingers.

Afterwards, I smelled a faint fragrance of orchid.

Fragrance has been associated with women since ancient times.

In this world, there are actually only two kinds of female scents.

One is that as soon as you get closer, you can feel that a woman with a strong fragrance is inevitably tacky no matter how beautiful she is.

There is also a kind of woman. When you stand with her, you don't feel the fragrance at all. Only when she leaves, you will be aware of it and smell a faint fragrance that seems to be there or not. Only the back of the beauty is left, and the fragrance floats in your heart. , which makes people feel disappointed.

Ouyang Rong was a little distracted.

But suddenly, for no reason, I thought of the slender figure in the underground palace who once hugged her knees and sat on a long sword.

What kind of feminine scent does she have?
Ouyang Rong shook his head slightly, feeling a little guilty.

Now, why do you suddenly think about such a thing?
Immediately, he lowered his eyes:

"Should I tell my junior sister about the embroidery girl? It's not good to keep her in the dark. But if I know, will I be angry? But my junior sister is broad-minded and she shouldn't be jealous... Okay, this sentence Pretend I didn’t say anything…”

As if remembering something, he shook his head and muttered to himself:

"So, should I say it or not..."

I couldn't help but feel guilty.

(End of this chapter)