Jiuxi

Chapter 319 Chapter 317 [Spring Breeze Sudden] (Additional update for the leader of the alliance)

The spring breeze in February is like scissors.

Heluo City is gradually becoming peaceful.

After several days of anxious watching, the people in the city discovered that although this Qi army was far from friendly, its military discipline was pretty good, and at least it did not massacre the city as they imagined.

The martial law has not been lifted yet. No one can leave the private houses or streets where they live, and every important road is guarded by elite soldiers of the Qi army.

As long as there is no extraordinary action, those soldiers will not force everyone to huddle at home.

Although internal and external transportation has been cut off, the reserves in Heluo City are very sufficient and there will be no problem in a month or two.

The original imperial officials of the Yan State were killed by Zhang Can's dead soldiers, and the remaining people became coolies for the Qi army to protect the people's livelihood in the city. Even the prime minister Wang An was not immune.

This morning, Wang An was finally able to return to the Wang family mansion where he had been absent for many days. He looked at the elite Qi troops standing at five steps and one post inside and outside his home, and said cautiously: "Captain Lu, please."

Lu Chen nodded expressionlessly and strode into Lanxue Hall.

Li Chengen and Tan Zheng followed closely behind.

After everyone entered, Lu Chen's soldiers closed the door and inspected the surroundings.

In addition to Wang An, there was also a member of the Wang family in the hall. He was in his fifties and looked slightly nervous.

Since the fall of Heluo City, this middle-aged man has been both happy and worried. He is happy that his daughter will meet a good match, and Lu Chen will have a bright future. The raft made by Zhai Lin and Wang shocked people's hearts.

Especially since Wang An had never returned home, and the Qi army was guarding both inside and outside the mansion, this made him even more frightened.

At this moment, he finally saw Lu Chen's true appearance. Wang Cheng was first surprised by his young and handsome appearance, and then hurriedly stepped forward and saluted: "Wang Cheng, a sinner, pays homage to the Captain of the Qi Dynasty!"

The corners of Wang An's mouth twitched.

Before Wang Cheng could lean down, a pair of steady hands supported his arms, and then he heard Lu Chen say: "Uncle, you don't have to be polite, my nephew can't bear it."

Uncle...nephew...

Wang Cheng thought about these two titles secretly, and when he raised his eyes, he saw Lu Chen's gentle expression.

This great figure in the literary world was eloquent when debating scriptures and analyzing their meanings, but he couldn't help but be speechless at this moment.

Lu Chen let go of his arms and said with a smile, "Uncle, shall we sit down and talk?"

At this moment, Wang Cheng finally realized that the young man in front of him would not fall out. It was obvious that he was willing to accept Wang Chulong's marriage.

Even though there was a bright future in his heart, Wang Cheng did not dare to act like his father-in-law in front of Lu Chen. On the contrary, he seemed very embarrassed.

When Wang An saw this, he smiled and said: "Brother, Captain Lu was just showing off in front of outsiders before. After all, our Wang family can't reveal the truth for the time being."

Lu Chen took over the conversation and said, "That's right. Actually, my nephew should have come to visit his uncle earlier, but he just didn't want to arouse suspicion, so he was delayed for a few days."

Wang Cheng sighed and said: "You are busy with military affairs. In fact, you can just send someone to tell me, and you don't have to go there in person."

Lu Chen smiled.

Everyone sat down one after another. Wang An saw that his brother was still immersed in the mood of seeing his son-in-law, so he took the initiative to stir up the topic and said: "Captain Lu, how long are the troops planning to stay?"

Lu Chen said calmly: "Two months at most."

Seeing that he did not hide anything, Wang An felt very at ease in his heart, and said in a deep voice: "Qingyu Huaijin is in your hands, Qingyu's loyal hope and Mulianghu will definitely throw a trap into a trap, and Heluo will not be in danger for the time being. However, according to My understanding of Emperor Jing is that he will not give in too much, and at most he will acquiesce to Daqi's occupation of Dongyang Road."

Lu Chen said: "More than ten thousand cavalry led by Qing Yu Zhongwang are currently stationed on Henan Road, and Mu Lianghu has also led his troops to retreat to Jiangbei Road. In fact, this is enough. I don't really care whether Emperor Jing is willing to give in."

The Wang brothers looked at each other and invariably felt the energy in this young man.

Lu Chen continued: "I came here today mainly because I want to visit my uncle, and secondly, I want to talk to you two about a few things."

Wang An said seriously: "Please tell me."

Lu Chen raised his finger and pointed at Tan Zheng on the left, and said: "His name is Tan Zheng, he is one of the people I trust most. In the future, he will be responsible for the transmission of intelligence in Heluo City. If you have any information in the future, you can hand it over to him directly. It will be safer and more convenient, and you won’t need to take your original mail route.”

Tan Zheng bowed to the two of them.

Wang An nodded and said, "That's very good."

Lu Chen added: "Secondly, I am going to let the wealthy families in the city shed some blood, and the Wang family will definitely not be an exception, so I would like to say hello to you first."

This is also the proper meaning of the title.

The Huaizhou Army worked hard to capture Heluo, but it could not be in vain. At least they had to make enough profits.

Lu Chen has very strict requirements for military discipline. Besides, how can those hard-working people in the city have any free money?

Of course, if you want to rob, you have to rob the rich.

Wang Cheng couldn't help but laugh and said: "Captain, don't worry, the Wang family will definitely not fall behind others."

Wang An knew that Lu Chen's thoughts were not that simple. I'm afraid this was not a simple hemorrhage.

Sure enough, I heard Lu Chen say: "Uncle, listen to me first. We can't take away fields and houses, but gold, silver and food are different. I'll give you two a brief explanation first. I didn't set a fixed amount this time. , but all wealthy families in the city must hand over 50% of their floating wealth."

Wang Cheng was startled.

Wang An smiled and said: "It doesn't matter, just think of it as the dowry prepared by Wang Zhai Lin for Chu Long."

Lu Chen couldn't help but look up at him. He was able to hand over 50% of his family's assets without changing his face, even if it didn't include the big things like fields and real estate.

Wang An added: "The captain wants to know from us how deep the background of other families in the city is?"

Lu Chen smiled and said, "After all, I can't hide it from the Prime Minister."

Wang An thought for a moment and said, "Please give me three days." Lu Chen nodded in agreement, chatted with the two of them for a while, and talked about a few interesting things between him and Wang Chulong, and then stood up to leave.

The Wang brothers sent him out of the house respectfully, then turned around and went back.

Returning to Lanxue Hall, Wang Cheng asked, "Can you stay in the house today?"

Wang An took a sip of the cold tea and sighed: "When he came here, he said that he would let me rest in the palace for half a day today, and then go to the palace to do business tomorrow."

Wang Cheng recalled the brief and hasty meeting just now, felt something in his heart for a moment, and sighed: "This guy is quite kind."

"Kenhou?"

Wang An raised his eyebrows slightly.

Wang Cheng smiled and said: "How can he not be kind? Now that Heluo City is under his control, not to mention 50% of the family assets, even if he sends troops to loot all the big houses in the city, who would dare to say no? Anyway, he doesn't plan to After being stationed for a long time, Jingjun will not attack Heluo at present. From this point of view, he is still soft-hearted after all. If Xiao Wangzhi leads the troops this time, Heluo City will be completely looted before leaving. "

"Brother, you are still a scholar after all."

Wang An shook his head and said with a complicated expression: "You don't understand the profound meaning of Lu Chen's move at all."

Wang Cheng asked in confusion: "What's the deep meaning?"

Wang Andao: "His raid on Heluo this time is to prepare for the future. He will definitely lay many ambushes in places we can't see. Furthermore, if he plunders Heluo this time, who will dare to sit back and watch him attack in the future?" City? All the big families in the city are determined to stand with the defenders. Do you know how much trouble this will cause to the Qi army? "

These words brought Wang Cheng back to his senses, and he couldn't help but nodded and said, "That's true."

Wang An added: "As for the second level of meaning, there is no doubt that it is aimed at our Wang family."

Wang Cheng was surprised: "Aimed at us?"

"To be honest, it's not really targeted, it's just that he took precautions before it happened."

Wang An laughed at himself and said slowly: "Because of Chulong, it is no longer possible for us to surrender to the Jing Dynasty. Now that something like this has happened, the Zhai Lin Wang family will become a traitor to all the famous families. If something happens in the future, , Lu Chen only needs to reveal what happened today, and all the families in Heluo City will understand that it was our Wang family who sold out all their details. How will the Zhai Lin Wang family gain a foothold among the clans?"

Wang Cheng's face turned slightly pale.

When Wang An saw this, he said with relief: "Actually, this is also a good thing. It proves that Lu Chen really wanted to marry Chu Long, but he was worried about being constrained by the Zhai Lin Wang family, so he laid the groundwork in advance. Maybe he has already understood that the family has been passed down for thousands of years. To survive, it depends on intricate relationships and pervasive erosion.”

Wang Cheng thought for a long time and sighed: "It's not easy for him to be so young."

Wang An's eyes were deep and he said slowly: "Now I am more and more curious about how far he can go in the future."

……

On the way back, Lu Chen's expression turned slightly solemn.

He was not worried that the Zhai Lin Wang family would defect to the Jing Dynasty again. No matter Emperor Jing or Qing Yugong, it was impossible for the people below to accept repeated swings and cause substantial damage to the Jing army.

However, this kind of centipede-like worm has to be guarded against. Regardless of how respectful the Wang brothers are now, when the situation stabilizes in the future and their power begins to expand, the Wang family will definitely find ways to get a piece of the pie.

This has nothing to do with the character and conduct of the Wang brothers, but the instinctive needs of a family.

Therefore, he wanted to remind the other party that everything was too much and that he was not the kind of fool who would be manipulated by others.

"Master, we're here."

Li Chengen's voice sounded next to him, and Lu Chen came back to his senses, raised his eyes to the courtyard where he lived, and then turned his eyes to the side: "Has she been peaceful these days?"

Li Chengen replied: "Everything is as usual, the poison of hooks and sinking continues every day."

Lu Chen smiled, then dismounted and walked towards the small courtyard next to him.

Arriving at the main hall, there was no one here. Lu Chen immediately looked towards the side room and saw Qingyu Huaijin reading in front of the window.

"I heard that you have been very calm and behaved these days. Please keep it up."

Lu Chen walked to the door and said.

Qingyu Huaijin turned his head subconsciously. After seeing clearly that it was Lu Chen, he put down the book, stood up and walked over.

"You came."

She said softly.

It was obviously just three words of "Feng Qingyun Dan", but Lu Chen felt as if he heard thunder.

He looked at the face that had been washed away, and noticed the complicated look in the other person's eyes, which still seemed to contain hatred and pain for him, as well as some inexplicable emotions.

The two have been enemies of life and death from beginning to end, and they have remained so until now. It is said that whenever they meet, even if they can remain peaceful on the surface, in reality they will only be filled with an atmosphere of hostility.

However, Qingyu Huaijin met his gaze and suddenly sighed softly, as if her heart was extremely tangled at the moment.

Lu Chen looked at it for a moment, until Qingyu Huaijin was about to speak tactfully, he spat out a few words expressionlessly.

"Aren't you sick?"

Qingyu Huaijin was stunned.

After a moment, she almost broke her silver teeth and shouted angrily: "You are the one who is sick!"

　Adding an update to this book No. 006 leader poly丨propylene. 3 updates today, still owe 16.

　　

　

(End of this chapter)