first minister

Chapter 308

After the words fell, the other party smiled proudly and provocatively at Xia Jingyun.

Xia Jingyun narrowed his eyes slightly and spoke calmly, "General, I would like to ask, am I included in the people who are prohibited from entering or exiting?"

The general said calmly: "Who are you?"

"Bold!" A guard beside Xia Jingyun said in a deep voice: "This is the emperor's imperial envoy, the number one scholar in this department, Mr. Xia, the doctor of the Department of Household and Cangbu! Why don't you bow quickly!"

"Absurd!" The general shouted back directly, "Who doesn't know that the imperial envoys' ceremonial vehicles are all in the city. Who are you? How dare you pretend to be an imperial envoy? Come on! Get it!"

There was a sound of armor clashing, and several sergeants were about to step forward.

The matter of driving was actually used by the other party to make such an article, which felt a bit like shooting himself in the foot. Xia Jingyun looked at the general in front of him with a cold face, "So, you are talking about such high-sounding reasons, really Are you actually here for me?"

The general raised his palms, stopped the movement of the sergeant behind him, and said calmly: "I am just following orders, I don't know what you are talking about!"

Xia Jingyun smiled coldly, "If I insist on leaving, do you really dare to stop me?"

bass!
The general unsheathed his sword and pointed it directly at Xia Jingyun, "I advise you not to seek death! Be careful that the sword has no eyes!"

"presumptuous!"

"Gao Yang can't!"

"Lord be careful!"

There was chaos in the field, and many people, including Bai Yunbian, quickly spoke out to dissuade him.

Xia Jingyun, however, was not afraid. He took a step forward and said with a sneer: "I think Xiao Fengshan must have told you before you came here that he would trap me here at all costs, right?"

The other party remained silent, and the sharp blade was still facing Xia Jingyun. The blade did not tremble at all, and was as calm as the expression on his face.

Xia Jingyun took another step forward, and the blade was less than three feet away from his chest.

"But, have you ever thought that your state pastor is supporting the prince, and the world is supporting the Dongfang clan. It is still the state of Daxia. If you really kill the imperial envoys and the court officials without permission, they will not be considered guilty. Cheng, can I tolerate you?"

"At that time, don't they want a peaceful, stable and orderly world? Think about how they will treat you, a person who commits rebellion and is cruel and murderous?"

Xia Jingyun took another step forward, and the blade was only one foot away from his chest.

"I'm here to tell you! They will find a reason to kill you, and then tell the world that everything was done by you, the murderer, who misinterpreted their intentions and acted recklessly. Then they will also defend me and other people in the court who died at your hands. The magistrates and gentry set up an altar to offer sacrifices. You and your entire family will be beheaded in front of the altar, and your bones will be crushed and ashes scattered. Even if we are dead, our relatives who are not dead may be canonized. Because at that time, The empire does not need strong generals who dare to violate the order of the court, but it does need officials who are loyal to the emperor and patriotic."

"Now, do you still dare to use the knife? Do you still dare to act recklessly?"

Xia Jingyun raised his voice and took one step forward!
Amid everyone's exclamations, the previously arrogant general couldn't help but take a step back!
But just when everyone thought that Xia Jingyun could directly push back these soldiers and leave successfully, Xia Jingyun unexpectedly turned around and walked towards the hall.

"I won't embarrass you, so don't embarrass me!"

After saying a few words, he entered the county government office directly.

The general looked at the gate in front, wiped the sweat from his forehead, changed his original idea, and ordered: "Surround the county government office, leaving only the main entrance. Anyone who needs to enter or exit must inform the general!"

The soldiers did not need to give orders. They had actually already surrounded the county government office.

Not only that, the entire county has been surrounded by them.

Three thousand soldiers and horses marched at top speed for this one man.

He was originally quite dissatisfied with Lord Zhou Mu's emphasis on Xia Jingyun, but after experiencing the scene just now, he seemed to understand something.

In the lobby of the county government at this moment, Bai Yunbian looked at Xia Jingyun and asked with a puzzled expression: "You have already suppressed the other party just now, why didn't you take advantage of the situation and rush out?"

Everyone looked at him with equally puzzled expressions.

Xia Jingyun smiled bitterly, "What are you thinking about? Those few words can at most draw a line for him, so that he will not dare to be arrogant with force. Don't look at me forcing him back a few steps. When I really want to go out, he will There are many ways to stop me. Is it possible that he has no other way to stop me except killing me? If he could be fooled with just a few words, how could Xiao Fengshan send him here so easily."

Everyone calmed down after hearing the words, and thought about it, that's right. They came with an army and a large number of people, how could they be so easily frightened by a few words!
But thinking clearly now and thinking clearly back then are two different things.

But there was no panic at that time, and it was completely different to dare to go up and ask for this result.

Being calm in the face of danger and well-founded in advancing and retreating, this small paragraph demonstrates Xia Jingyun's courage, wisdom, sobriety and calmness that ordinary people cannot match.

A staff member beside Bai Yun stood up and raised his hand towards Xia Jingyun with an expression of admiration, "I have heard for a long time that Mr. Xia is extremely intelligent. When I saw him today, his reputation is indeed well-deserved. It is really impressive."

"It's just a trivial matter, I can't bear it."

Xia Jingyun waved his hands and said something modestly, looking at everyone, "Since the deal is done, we can only deal with it first, and then plan for the follow-up."

"Brother Chen, lead everyone and arrange the county government's defenses. They don't want us to go out, and we can't let them in."

Chen Fugui nodded, called the guards over and started assigning tasks.

"Brother Lexian, you are the county magistrate. You should arrange the order within the county government."

Bai Yunbian also simply raised his hands to the two staff members, "Uncle Song, Uncle Lu, thank you for your hard work!"

The two were stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly and walked away.

Soon only Xia Jingyun, Bai Yunbian, and Chen Fugui were standing guard at the door.

Taking advantage of no one, Bai Yunbian frowned and said quickly: "What on earth is Xiao Fengshan going to do?"

Xia Jingyun sighed and looked at him, "Brother Lexian, you must have guessed that I came to Longshou Prefecture not just to support the Cao Clan, but also to find a solution to Xiao Fengshan for Your Majesty."

Bai Yunbian, who had only a little bit of instinctive guessing in his heart, was shocked when he heard this, but Yun Danfeng nodded lightly on his face, "Of course I have guessed this a long time ago."

"The Crown Prince has been in office for more than 20 years and has a large group of people around him. However, His Majesty has no physical problems. Seeing that he still has another [-] to [-] years to live, His Majesty will definitely depose the Crown Prince. This is almost impossible. This is the consensus of knowledgeable people in both the government and the public. Xiao Fengshan, as the crown prince’s biggest support at the moment, is the only person who can make His Majesty throw a rat into a trap, and His Majesty cannot tolerate him.”

As he spoke, Xia Jingyun sighed, "I didn't expect that this Xiaozhou Mu was worthy of having fought on the battlefield. He was indeed not an ordinary person. When I thought he would compete with me in a battle of wits and courage, he directly found another battlefield and decided to take a different path. A new road has come. And God summoned the old military god at exactly this moment."

He turned to look at the white clouds with a solemn expression, "Brother Lexian, our situation is difficult!"

Bai Yunbian tried his best to keep up with Xia Jingyun's train of thought, "You mean, the rebellion in Sixiang Prefecture was instigated by Xiao Fengshan behind the scenes? And the reason why he didn't deal with you in the Caobang chess game is because Because he is planning something over there? And now, he has trapped you here and he has already started to do big things? "

Xia Jingyun hummed, "Otherwise it would be difficult to explain that Xiao Fengshan, who was once recognized as the number one son of Longshou Prefecture, would look so silently at such a sensitive time when all the ladies in Zhongjing City saw Xiao Lang's versatility in both civil and military affairs. He wants me to stir up trouble in Chuning County. There is only one answer. He has not taken a fancy to the Caobang chessboard at all. Today's sudden appearance and blockade of Chuning County's troops also confirmed this guess. "

He patted his thigh with some remorse, "I should have thought of it a long time ago. After Yuan Shikun and the others were arrested, I should have thought of it when Zhou Mu did not take any action. After I put down the overall situation in Caogang, Zhou Mu's government still remained You should have thought of it when there was no movement. Even if I had thought of it when the news of the rebellion came two days ago, I wouldn't have been sitting in Sleepy City now, with nothing to do, and even Yanyan and Ali were in danger."

"Come on, you're not a god, how can you think everything through!" Bai Yunbian pursed his lips and comforted, "Since Xiao Fengshan wants to trap you here, regretting is useless, now think about what to do. !”

Xia Jingyun hummed, "But fortunately, I also learned something about the situation just now, so it's not like I'm blind."

Bai Yunbian looked confused, "When did you learn about the situation, and why didn't I know?"

"That's what I asked the general who commanded the army just now! You don't think I'm just trying to show off my power, do you?"

Can it still be like this? Bai Yunbian twitched the corner of his mouth, "Then what did you learn?"

Xia Jingyun said: "First of all, Xiao Fengshan really wanted to do something to help the prince. Secondly, Xiao Fengshan should have given him clear instructions to trap me here. Finally, the man trapped me here mainly because he was afraid that I would destroy him. It’s because he didn’t care about the whereabouts of Yanyan and Ali, rather than any personal grudges.”

White Cloud's hope instantly turned to disappointment, "What's the use of these?"

Xia Jingyun's calm face showed no sign of impatience, "If all their attention is on me, your basic freedoms can be guaranteed, and you can bring me back enough news and intelligence to analyze. It will also help me find a way to escape." . And as long as I escape, they won’t make it difficult for you.”

He stretched out his two fists and said, "This is them, armed with great strength and great reputation; this is us, with you as the county magistrate, the Qin family's trade route information network, the countless members of the Cao Gang, and As an imperial envoy, I am planning a good plan, and both sides are not completely incapable of competing."

Bai Yunbian gained confidence after being told this, "Then I will go out to find out the news now? By the way, I will see if your guess is correct?"

Xia Jingyun nodded, "Brother Lexian, thank you for your hard work."

Bai Yunbian waved his hand boldly, "Between you and me, there is no need to talk more."

With that said, he stood up and walked out. Xia Jingyun sat on the chair alone, silently looking at the ground in front of him, rubbing his fingers silently, not knowing what he was thinking.

Taking two guards with him, he walked all the way to the gate of the county government office. Bai Yunbian recalled Xia Jingyun's appearance just now in his mind, and began to formulate his lines.

[I am responsible for guarding the land. Since I have no orders to resign, I will not be afraid even if the shepherds from Xiaozhou come! 】

[Outside the county government office, you are using your swords and soldiers rashly, and your soldiers are pointing directly at the imperial officials. What do you want!Don't get out of the way! 】

[Xiaozhou Mu’s words are to seal off the state border. Is it possible that I am still unable to move freely within my jurisdiction?If you can produce the document, I will turn around and return. If you cannot produce it, I will get out of here! 】

Imagining myself wearing official robes, holding my chest high and raising my head, facing the battle without any fear, making the people around me cheer and admire him, the face beside the white clouds gradually became firmer.

He walked to the gate of the county government office and saw the general who had moved a chair and sat at the door through the gate. Bai Yunbian took a deep breath and walked toward him with firm steps.

Two feet, one foot, half a foot, three feet, one foot,

Then he walked through
The general who led the army just glanced at him and ignored him. He gave a cold command and lowered his head while playing with a gadget.

"You, send ten people to follow him!"

Bai Yunbian:? ? ?

I'm ready to risk my life, so why don't you come here?
He turned around speechlessly and glared angrily.

The leading general sensed the gaze and looked confused.

???

Why, why don’t you let me go?
So he stood up holding the handle of the knife, Bai Yunbian quickly turned around and walked away.

About an hour later, Bai Yunbian returned to the county government office and immediately found Xia Jingyun.

"The situation is not very good."

Bai Yunbian looked solemn, "The other party brought a total of three thousand soldiers and horses, and directly surrounded the entire Chuning County. The outside of the city was ignored, but it was extremely difficult to get in and out of the city, and one had to go through layers of checks. Not just you, but also the Su family It's not easy to get away with the two girls from the Qin family."

"But they are also smart. They did not show up rashly and rush out. Instead, they stayed in Mingyu Tower temporarily. There are so many guards in Mingyu Tower, so safety is not a problem."

"Outside the county government office, we are also surrounded by soldiers. It is even harder to escape secretly than to reach the sky. What are you going to do?"

After hearing Bai Yunbian's words, Xia Jingyun frowned slightly, "Let's wait and see."

Bai Yunbian was confused when he heard this, "Wait?"

Xia Jingyun nodded, "Yes. To escape under the noses of so many troops requires the cooperation of many conditions. Let's wait until the situation becomes clearer."
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A restaurant diagonally across from the county government gate has now been requisitioned by this group of troops. The general who led the army set up a table at the door with good wine and food on it. Facing the county government gate, they began to eat and drink.

The soldiers were waiting on the side and said with a smile: "General, this mission is probably easier than ever in recent years!"

"Don't take it lightly. Before leaving, your Excellency specifically told me to be extremely vigilant about this person. We must not relax until the last moment and we must not let him escape and spoil the general's plan."

"Yes! With the general's prudence and the fact that we have so many brothers, he won't be able to fly out even if he has wings!"

The leading general nodded, picked up the wine bowl, drank a bowl of wine, and wiped his mouth, "As long as this matter is done, and when the big things are done, we will be able to fly up the branches and become phoenixes." ! Your benefits will be indispensable when the time comes!"

Just as he was talking, another soldier came over and said, "General, the leader of the Cao Gang wants to see you."

The general frowned in confusion, "What is he here for?"

"Your subordinate will go and ask."

"No need, just ask him to come over."

Soon, Ye Wenhe was brought to the general, who gave him face and went into the room to talk.

"What's your business, Leader Ye?"

Ye Wenhe smiled and said: "I admire the general's power. I came here today to find a way out for the Caobang and the Ye family."

"Oh?" The general raised his eyebrows, "How do you say this?"

Ye Wenhe's smile did not change, "Now that the military gods have gone, Xiaozhou Mu is a talented man in both civil and military affairs, plotting great plans. Chuning County has also been in the hands of Zhou Mu. The so-called person who knows the current affairs is a hero, and the Ye family and the Cao Gang have also If you understand the situation clearly, know your interests and take action as soon as possible, it will last a long time!"

The general looked at Ye Wenhe, with a sarcastic smile on his lips, "You know where the wind comes from. I heard that the imperial envoy spared no effort to help you after he came to Chuning County. This is how you repay him." his?"

Being ridiculed in front of him, Ye Wenhe did not change his expression and still smiled, "He is just doing it in exchange for the support of my Cao Gang. He is not so selfless. The members of the Cao Gang, the money and food transferred, must be able to treat the general and Xiaozhou Mu has been helpful."

The general sighed with emotion, and finally asked: "You have never thought about rescuing that person? Your Cao Gang has tens of thousands of members, so maybe it is not difficult to do this?"

Ye Wenhe shook his head gently but firmly, and said with a smile: "I just want to be the leader of this gang. I don't care who is the powerful official."

(End of this chapter)