Pingyang Fu of the Red Chamber

Chapter 505 The silent night is getting colder
  After leaving the door of Yangxin Hall,
  A trace of embarrassment flashed across Marquis Baoning's face, wondering if what he said was too direct. However, he could still bear it. He coughed and replied,

"Oh, we are all old brothers. Look at what you said. What is stinginess? I don't want you to go south and fight on foot. I want to send more infantry troops to support you. I don't know what you are thinking."

After saying that, he was quite aggrieved, but he made Wang Ziteng laugh. This old cunning guy was still so calculating and stopped beating around the bush. He directly stretched out his finger and said,
  "Ten thousand elite cavalry of the Forbidden Army will follow me south. My original intention is that the Beijing Camp will directly send [-] cavalry, and then form [-] mobile rangers with your Forbidden Army. As for infantry combat and siege, those mobilized soldiers are not here. Those who enjoy happiness come to make meritorious deeds, and if you want to make meritorious deeds, you have to sacrifice your life to do so.”

When Prince Teng was in the Yangxin Hall, he understood what the emperor meant. Although the battle was rewarded, he had to admit that the court's strategy was a conspiracy. This time he went south, there were things he should do and things he should not do. Just keep it in mind.

Zhang Jinyu heard clearly at the end, and couldn't help but grin and smack her lips. It seemed that both Wang Ziteng and Baoning Hou understood what the court meant. Wouldn't this be to preserve the strength of the direct lineage and consume the miscellaneous troops? Sure enough, to fight against foreign forces, you must first pacify the interior. , a truth that has not changed for thousands of years, but I don’t know whether Wang Ziteng can control it. If the operation is not done well, the consequences may be unpredictable.

When Marquis Baoning heard that Wang Ziteng asked for [-] elite cavalry, his face was full of reluctance, but he had to agree. After all, his son was leading the army, so he was discussing,

"Brother Wang, you are really good at choosing. The Forbidden Army only has [-] war horses in total, and the ones that can be used are only about [-]. You just want to take away [-]. Isn't this taking away the family wealth of the Forbidden Army? The Forbidden Army is not like the Beijing Camp. If you have a big family and a big business, you might as well have five thousand cavalry."

The distressed Marquis Baoning was still bargaining, but Wang Ziteng ignored him at all and demanded ten thousand cavalry if he killed him. In the end, Baoning had no choice but to grit his teeth and nod in agreement. Suddenly, the two of them looked at Luoyun Marquis Zhang Jinyu who was following them. .

When Zhang Jinyu saw the two of them looking back, she also smiled and stepped forward to congratulate them.
  "Congratulations to the two commanders, you got your wish. I would like to congratulate you two commanders."

Wang Ziteng had a complicated look on his face. He didn't expect that the orphan girl from the side room of the Wang family could bring up such an outstanding son. It was a blessing for the Wang family. However, the Wang family is not the Wang family before. The family is unlucky, but I feel sorry for their mother and son, too. Returned the gift,
  "Marquis Luo Yun is polite. I and Marquis Baoning have accepted the friendship of the marquis today. This opportunity is rare, and military merit is even more rare. For many years, there has been no chance for the two armies in the capital, so no matter what, Gotta fight for it.”

Marquis Baoning had a smile on his face and reached out to slap Zhang Jinyu hard on the arm.

"Marquis Luo Yun, good job. If you hadn't been so generous and talkative, I'm afraid there would be nothing wrong with the Imperial Guards this time. I also know that other armies look down on the Imperial Guards, but who can understand my painstaking efforts? Even though I don't have military merit, I can't They were granted the title of general, but the imperial army could not leave the capital, where could they get military merit, and they could not be held back for more than ten years without being promoted, so they had no choice but to have a competition to achieve meritorious service. This time it was considered as giving Meng Yu a chance. When he was free, I still need to thank Mr. Hou properly."

Seeing the somewhat rough and heroic aura of Marquis Baoning, Zhang Jinyu lowered her guard and smiled back.

"The two old generals are very polite. No matter who it is, they will help each other, but they are still a little worried in their hearts. With so many guest troops going south together, they are afraid that the morale of the troops will be uncoordinated and the war will be delayed. As for saying thank you, there is no need to wait until later. If we get a chance, let’s get together again.”

Speaking of which,
  Wang Ziteng also frowned after hearing this. It was indeed true. All the other counties had their own troops here and they could just give them some training. However, Lu Daiyuan, the military commander of Daliang Jiedu, was a fierce general and difficult to control, not to mention that he had nearly four soldiers in his hands. Ten thousand troops are guarding the southern hinterland, and I don't know if they are unruly. There are also soldiers and horses from Hexi and Hedong counties, and I don't know what they look like.

Marquis Baoning noticed Wang Ziteng's worry and said,

"Brother Wang, don't worry. This is a military order. Anyone who dares to disobey will be dealt with by military law. As for Lu Daiyuan of Daliang City, he also cares about the court and is considered a fierce general. Now that he is older, he has two sons, Lu Congyun and Lu Shiwen, to take care of it on his behalf. So I will serve as the vanguard in this expedition, so I will naturally not interfere. If I really can't, I can consider the old general to be invited to the commander's tent and let his son take the vanguard position on his behalf."

Watching Marquis Baoning talking comfortably, Wang Ziteng's frown relaxed. It was a good idea.
  "Brother Kang can clearly see that Old General Lu is indeed old and should take a good rest. In this case, let Meng Yu lead the troops to the Anhu camp within three days. Presumably, within seven days, all the people in various prefectures and cities will The soldiers and horses will arrive in the capital, and after training, I will not delay and head south immediately."

Then he looked at Marquis Luo Yun at the back and asked,
  "Master Marquis, do you have any other insights on this trip south? Or if you want to tell me, please feel free to tell me."

After saying this, Wang Ziteng bowed his hands and saluted Zhang Jinyu.

Zhang Jinyu didn't dare to accept it, so she immediately moved aside and avoided it. Kang Guichen saw that this was not embarrassing, so he directly took action, supported Wang Ziteng, and scolded,
  "Brother Wang, you are seeing an outsider. You are giving him a gift. What should outsiders say when they see you? Although the Marquis is outside the customs, her mother is also a member of your Wang family. She is related to him, so I can't see it. Don't be awkward. If you have something to say, say it directly. It's not good to be nagging."

Zhang Jinyu also glanced at Wang Ziteng. He was middle-aged, but his face was really majestic. He didn't look like a man from the Jia family. He was a little frivolous and had a sparkle in his eyes. He must be a calculating person, and he was a little cautious at heart. As for the Wang family The person was treated as a joke, and the Wang family disappeared into thin air.

"Wang Jieshuai is very polite. If you have anything to say, just ask directly. I will definitely not hide my clumsiness."

When he spoke like this, Wang Ziteng was stunned. He realized in his heart that this was denial. He sighed and stopped thinking about it. He thought about the details. How should we march when we go south? What should we do when we get there?
  "Marquis Luo Yun is also polite. In this case, I will speak bluntly. If the army is assembled, how should it march safely? How should it fight when it arrives?"

Such a question made Marquis Baoning confused. What do you mean?

"Brother Wang, what are you?"

Zhang Jinyu looked at the person in front of him, you are the coach, who are you asking?

"Jie Shuai, I don't quite understand what you mean?"

Wang Ziteng stopped talking nonsense and told his plan.
  "What I mean is to divide the front, middle and rear armies into a long snake formation, with Lu Daiyuan as the forward and me as the middle army. Let Meng Yu lead [-] cavalry at the rear, then go straight to Daliang City to rest for a day, and continue southward the next day. In Linshan County, the army has entered the city to rest and recuperate again, so as to fight steadily and steadily, looking for the enemy's main force and waiting for opportunities."

After listening to Wang Ziteng's marching plan, Zhang Jinyu and Baoning Hou thought about it and found that there was nothing wrong with it. Even they themselves chose the official route, which was the fastest way.

"Well, that's no problem. Jieshuai's marching route is firstly fast and secondly safe. There are also key cities and towns along the way that can be observed at any time. However, Jieshuai needs to pay attention to two points. Don't keep the distance. The second is Linshan County. I am worried that if Jingnan General Gu Ping retreats and does not return to Linshan County, then whether the defenders of Linshan County can defend the county, the food in the official warehouse there is It’s not moving.”

"Haha, Marquis Luo Yun is too cautious. Linshan County is a strong city, and there is food, which is enough to hold on. Besides, Gu Ping has withdrawn. If he doesn't go back to Linshan County, where else can he go?"

Marquis Baoning smiled heartily. How could the bandit army be so powerful that they could attack two fortified cities at the same time? I never believed it. Wang Ziteng thought about it for a moment and replied,

"Thank you Marquis Luo Yun for reminding me. Linshan County is not Linyue Fucheng, so it is not that easy to fight. However, it is still a caution. I will remember that if something happens, the main force of the enemy army must be here. At that time, I will The commander took advantage of his unsteady footing to lay siege to the city and attack fiercely, which saved his worries."

Zhang Jinyu thought about it carefully, and there was nothing to say. It might not be a solution. The bandit army surrounding the city did not have much lethality. The bandit army was scary because of its movement. As for marching, as long as they maintained their formation, No one in the south has the strength to take down an army of hundreds of thousands. If Linshan County is defended, the food and grass will be available. The rest is just a matter of time.

"In that case, Commander-in-Chief, we need to send more scouts. Be careful in everything. I am here to wish Commander-in-Chief a great victory."

"Accept the auspicious words of Marquis Luoyun."

Wang Ziteng nodded, and when they arrived at the palace gate, the three of them talked again, and then each said goodbye and left.

However, the entire capital, and even the whole world, will be turbulent with the decision of the imperial study room. After more than ten years, the capital once again sent troops to quell the chaos. Although they were guest troops from various places, they were after all, an army of more than [-] gathered in the capital. However, many spies and spies seemed to have caught wind of the few attempts by the imperial court to send troops, and began to investigate intensively.

Even the White Lotus Sect in Zuixian Tower and the Taiping Sect in Nancheng Jufang each had their own people keeping an eye on Miyagi. Although they couldn't pry out the news, they still knew a thing or two about the ministers' dealings. At this time, someone reported back The sound of wind.

The hall masters who stayed behind also arranged for people to go to various places tomorrow to inquire about news.

Zuixian Tower,
  "Hall Master, my brothers are here to report that several important officials from the imperial court have gone to Ouchi tonight. It seems that they have some important matters to discuss,"

Seeing the incense master running over in a panic, the hall master consoled him, "Don't be in a hurry, tell me slowly, why do you need to summon the important ministers to the palace overnight?"

After the incense master took a breath and stabilized himself, he took out the secret report in his arms.

"Hall Master, I don't know the specific matter, but my subordinates noticed that the court seemed to have noticed the news from the south. They should have reacted and summoned the courtiers to discuss it. Some brothers saw that the Jiedu envoy from the Beijing camp also rode to Ouchi."

"Oh, Wang Ziteng, the military commander of the Jingying camp, the imperial court must have noticed what happened in the south of Jingdong. Tomorrow, arrange for someone to keep an eye on the Anhu camp. If there are any changes, report them immediately. The leader has already started to stir up trouble there. , but there are people from the Taiping Sect in front of us who are holding it up, I don’t know if they can withstand it.”

The hall master immediately sensed that the imperial court must be making some moves, and ordered to keep an eye on Jingying's movements. The incense master naturally understood and nodded.
  "Lord, don't worry. The brothers below have already dispersed. As long as there is any disturbance in the capital, it will definitely be hidden from our eyes. As for the Taiping Sect, it was just the work of Zhang Shixian from the south. How can it compare with the centuries-old heritage of our White Lotus Sect? .”

The incense master looked proud, and the hall master also agreed, but also said,

"Hey, you can't say that. The Taiping Religion can do this because of the guidance of experts. Let's just say that the deputy leader Chu Yiyue is really powerful. But compared with the leader and the saint, he is not even a little bit behind. Okay, okay, enough chatter, you go make arrangements,"

"Yes, Hall Master, it's just that you just said that the saint is an old lady, but now she is back."

The hall master suddenly glared and cursed,

"Don't ask questions that shouldn't be asked. When did our Holy Religion no longer have saints? Get lost."

The incense owner looked happy, said nothing, and went downstairs happily.

Only the leader of the hall looked at the departing figures of his men and was quite puzzled. Why was the Holy Cult divided into two masters? No one dared to ask about this matter. After all, the left and right guardians each supported one. It was impossible to explain. !
  Zhang Jinyu came to the carriage alone with a lantern, put the lantern with the words "Luoyun Marquis Mansion" on it in front of the carriage, then drove off the soldiers, drove the car himself, and drove back to the mansion along the street, because the inns along the way, The restaurant is brightly lit, with light and dark intertwined, but in fact there is no need for lanterns for lighting.

Thinking about what I saw and heard in the imperial study room today, they all thought it was simple. They all knew how to do it, but for other interests, they went around in a big circle. It can be seen that everyone is a chess piece, but the world is like a chess game, and it should be a chess game. How difficult it is for a chess player.

Even the emperor has never been able to do whatever he wants. In the chess game of the world, the ministers are the chess pieces. Depending on their abilities and functions, they are nothing more than chariots, horses, cannons, and soldiers. As the commander-in-chief, the emperor always watches the chess game, and even plays against him. Changing pieces must also ensure the overall interests, but as long as you win the game, any piece can be discarded.

Walking along the street, there was noisy noise and bright lights, until everything was completely silent. A few dog barks could be heard from time to time on the street. After entering the street in front of Luo Yunhou's mansion, I got off the carriage and was about to climb up the steps. The light moves slightly, and I become a chess player, so that I can dominate the chess game in the world.

Luoyunhou Mansion,

In the east courtyard, in front of the wing door, the lights are still on, and the paintings on the doors and windows still silently describe the atmosphere of longing for the past few days.

Qin Keqing stood in front of the door for a while, with Ruizhu by her side without moving.

"Miss...it's so late, the night is cold, be careful not to catch cold."

While he was talking, the maid Baozhu came lightly from the other side, holding a pure white brocade cloak in her hand, which the Marquis brought back from outside the customs.

The night is as cool as water,

The spring breeze rustled the green bamboo poles at the courtyard window, and the lanterns hanging under the eaves of the corridor swayed in the wind. The bright and dim candlelight cast out circles of soft, watery light. Standing in front of the door Qin Keqing took the maid's coat and put it on her body. She suddenly felt as warm as spring, and the gentleness, nobility and brightness reflected on her flawless, flawless face.

She has a graceful and luxurious appearance. At this moment, she is wearing a splendid black dress with her temples rolled up. She is indescribably beautiful. This kind of white skin contrasts with the dark clothes, making her face even more delicate and gorgeous, but it still lacks a few flowers. A young woman, plump, mature and beautiful.

"Miss, didn't my uncle say he was going to investigate the case? He also said he would come back to have dinner with you in the evening. It's already midnight and he still hasn't come back. I guess there are other things that got in the way."

Seeing that my young lady was frowning and her eyes were filled with confusion, the maid Baozhu whispered beside her, seeming to comfort her.

Ruizhu also felt sorry for her young lady, and also knew that her young lady was thinking about her uncle. She had only been married for a few months. After returning from Jiangnan, the Marquis had been too busy to stay at home. How could her young lady not think about it? She advised,

"Miss, why don't you go back to your room and wait. The servant is here to keep an eye on you. If the Marquis comes back, I'll let you know."

Qin Keqing looked at the girl who had followed him since childhood and said softly,
  "Why are you two so anxious? My husband has been worried these days. There are many affairs in the court, and I can't get away from them. I'm just uneasy if he doesn't come. Besides, you two need to change your names. Miss, miss." You are shouting, I am not afraid that the old lady will hear you and punish you."

The two little girls were startled and stuck out their tongues at each other.
  "Yes, madam, I know this. Miss, will my uncle come back tonight?"

After hearing what the two stupid girls said, Qin Keqing shook her head and glanced at Baozhu helplessly,
  At this moment, familiar footsteps came, especially clear in the quiet night.

Zhang Jinyu entered the courtyard carrying a lantern, raised her eyes and saw Qin Keqing standing pretty in the corridor, staring blankly.

"Of course I'll come back. I promised you, how could you not come? Madam, why didn't you come into the house? It's very windy on the porch."

Under Qin Keqing's willow-leaf slender eyebrows, a cut of autumn water glistened like water, and said softly,
  "Husband, have you had dinner? It's a cold night. You're wearing so little, so don't get cold. Baozhu, heat up the food in the kitchen."

"No need, I used it in Rongguo Mansion. I thought I would come back and have another meal with my wife after dinner, but I didn't know that my father-in-law came, so I had to go to the palace and I just came back."

Hearing Lang Jun's explanation, Qin Keqing smiled softly, and then took a few steps forward. He noticed the faint fragrance floating between the wings of his nose. It didn't belong to Sister Lin, nor to Wang Xifeng, nor to Xue Baochai. Who could it be? Woolen cloth,
  His bright eyes flashed, and he vaguely felt that there was something subtle in this, but men were all like this, but he did not ask, but pursed his lips and smiled sweetly,

"No wonder, it turned out that I had eaten it. It must have been with Sister Lin. I should spend more time with her."

Qin Keqing obviously wasn't someone who wanted to get to the bottom of men's affairs, let alone someone like Wang Xifeng who would get to the bottom of things and lose the men's face.

At this time, Zhang Jinyu also grabbed Qin Keqing's hand and entered the house. At the inner door, she saw a pair of pretty Qingwen staring at him with a pair of bright eyes. She secretly wondered why she was here.

"Qingwen, why are you here?"

(End of this chapter)