My wife has a secret

Chapter 249 Placement
If the imperial court were to allow these people from Huangling Pass to follow him and settle down in a certain place, it would not be acceptable.

Such a large population base will affect local officials and merchants, turning it into the next Huangling Pass that is not under the control of the imperial court.

"I don't let you leave the capital, not only for our sake, but also for your safety... If you stay in the Marquis' Mansion, there will definitely not be so many trivial things happening."

When Yang Xianning heard this, she was deeply moved.

Originally, she was somewhat dissatisfied with many of Xu Qing's arrangements, thinking that the other party kept her here for his own selfish desires and did not care about the lives of the people of Huangling Pass.

But now, after listening to the other party's explanation, he found that the situation before him was indeed as he said. If he insisted on going out and taking the people of Huangling Pass to settle down somewhere, he would definitely be obstructed by the court in every way.

The numbers of Yang's army were all destroyed, and the remaining generals and soldiers returned to the fields and took off their armor, and scattered among the refugees.

He no longer had the team and cards to confront the court.

"But driving them out of the city is not a long-term solution... Where in the world can they find shelter? How can they willingly go there?"

Facing Yang Xianning's confusion, Xu Qing continued to wave his fan and said with a smile: "The hermit has his own ingenious plan."

……

Capital city, somewhere outside the city.

"What a damned official! What a damned Marquis of Guangping! He bullies men and women and is so arrogant!"

"Damn it! Even when I was fighting the enemy outside the Great Wall, I never felt so miserable in the capital!"

"..."

Ox carts were parked in the open space outside the city, filled with refugees from Huangling Pass who were tied up. Most of them were people who came to Beijing to cause trouble and demanded that General Yang be brought back.

In addition, there were countless ragged, sallow-faced refugees standing nearby, huddled together in groups of three or two, looking at these expressionless and stern-looking officers and soldiers.

I originally thought that if more people went to the capital to cause trouble, they would be able to bring General Yang back.

But the reality dealt a heavy blow to countless people, making them feel that there was little hope for the future, and that they were the lower-class people who were oppressed and bullied by the imperial court.

When the ox cart came to a stop and the city guards and yamen runners who were pushing the cart left and returned to the city, the refugees around immediately rushed over and helped to untie them.

One of them was so angry that he shouted loudly: "We and General Yang have been defending our country for so many years, how could we be treated so badly! How about we..."

These words were like a spark thrown into dry wood, instantly starting a raging fire.

But the water that put out the fire was also provided by veterans with extensive experience.

"What the hell are you talking about? Do you really think those 800 crossbows on the top of the city wall are just for show?"

Most people were frightened by this statement, but they did not dare to refute it.

Since the Liao army broke through Huangling Pass, the defense of the capital city has been strengthened. Not only was the top of the city smeared with lubricating and solidified asphalt, but the top of the city was also filled with crossbow carts, furnaces, and spears.

Although they were not used in the battle against the Liao army, it was no problem for them to deal with the old, weak and sick.

And standing here, you can see the many equipment on the city wall from afar.

"If we really cause trouble, we will push the general into the fire pit. Then, the general will definitely be regarded as the leader of the rebels and hung on the city gate for public display."

A middle-aged man wearing straw sandals and with clear facial lines pushed away the people in front of him, climbed onto an ox cart, stood there and clasped his fists to everyone.

"I am a soldier from the Seventh Banner of the Huangling Army, my last name is Li."

Many people know the name of Uncle Li, and know that this guy survived the pile of corpses in the battle between two armies twenty years ago.

Later, he stayed in the Seventh Flag and led some child soldiers. He was an out-and-out veteran and had a great reputation in Huangling Pass.

"If you trust Li, please listen to me."

The refugees in Huangling Pass were now at their wits' end, and when they heard the proposal, they pricked up their ears.

"I heard that General Yang made a deal with Marquis Guangping to protect us and got the right to use the Guangping fiefdom. When I went south before, I learned a lot about Guangping. I heard that it has become a desolate place with few people living there because of the harassment of the local native tribes. After being granted the title, Marquis Guangping has been handing this place over to the Ministry of Revenue to manage."

Uncle Li's speech made everyone look at each other in disbelief.

"It turns out that General Yang stayed in Guangping Marquis's Mansion for us."

Of course, some people expressed dissatisfaction with this place.

"But Guangping is far away from the capital. It will take a month just to get there. Besides...will the native tribes welcome outsiders like us?"

A mother holding her baby said worriedly while feeding her baby: "Yes, my child is only three years old this year. He has been bumpy for too long and has traveled a lot."

"And the most important thing is..."

One of the people in the crowd looked at Uncle Li and couldn't help but question, "Uncle Li, is this news true? If the source is unknown and unreliable... so many of us have come here for nothing and are not only annoying."

It was obvious that Uncle Li's authority and reputation could not influence these refugees. Although some people agreed with Uncle Li's proposal, some people opposed the long journey.

More people choose to wait and see, not knowing what to choose.

At this critical moment, a clear girl's voice sounded from the crowd.

"Of course it's true. I was the one who told Uncle Li the news."

Uncle Li saw the real owner appear, jumped off the ox cart, bowed respectfully, and said, "Hello, Third Miss."

The third young lady of the Yang family was no less famous than her two elder sisters. Her ability to cause trouble when she was a child was extraordinary. Almost every household had seen this little girl playing and frolicking at the door.

At that time, many people in Huangling Pass would take out their own food and invite the third young lady to come in to eat, or have some fruit snacks.

Almost everyone looked at the third young lady with doting eyes and greeted her in unison.

"Guangping was indeed the land that my sister negotiated with the Marquis of Guangping and exchanged for... As everyone knows, Guangping is the only place that the court and the Ministry of Revenue have no control over. My sister has forced the Marquis of Guangping to agree that the local county governors can be our own people, and we don't have to be manipulated by others anymore."

After hearing what the Third Miss said, everyone in Huangling Pass felt relieved.

The news that the Third Miss got from her mouth must be true. If the Marquis of Guangping could really make such a big concession, everyone could live a peaceful life there.

Many people do not want to separate from their fellow villagers in Huanglingguan because they are afraid of being regarded as outsiders in the local area and being bullied by officials.

Previously, people from Huangling Pass rarely went out to do business, because most people viewed them as rough-skinned, thick-skinned northerners with no etiquette or rules and no cleanliness.

"Moreover, my sister has informed me privately that although she is now nominally the second wife, she can still use this relationship to accompany the Marquis of Guangping when he inspects his fiefdom."

After hearing this, many people understood the reason and meaning.

Isn't General Yang's words saying that he can use this title and opportunity to come to Guangping and meet everyone?
At this point, everyone's doubts were resolved and their final worries disappeared.

Yang Caiyun seized the opportunity and said what her brother-in-law had asked her to memorize. "My second sister has taken the marquis's sign and talked to the officials at the front pass. When we go there, we can get more dry food and water per person. The only problem is the native tribe there..."

"The Tu people, be afraid of his grandma!"

"Yes, I am not afraid of the millions of Liao soldiers, so why should I be afraid of those naked Tu people hunting?"

At this point, the refugees in Huangling Pass have rekindled their hopes. They have spontaneously organized themselves into teams and elected leaders and persons in charge of each section.

They even made full use of the ox carts left behind by the city guards and let the disabled women and children sit on them and loaded some supplies on the road.

In this way, this group of refugees, who caused great headaches to local officials and city guards and left them helpless, began their huge journey.

……

"Good, good, good."

In the mansion of Marquis Guangping, after listening to the reports from her youngest and second sisters, Yang Xianning smiled and said three good words in succession.

The people of Huangling Pass were a thorn in her side. Now that they were resettled in Guangping, and even their parents and officials were chosen by themselves, they no longer had to worry about being bullied by others.

"But the water and food for so many people is not a small amount..."

"Don't worry, sister. My brother-in-law has arranged everything. He has used the name of Chengxuanfang to send out orders along the way, ordering officials at government post stations to build sheds and straw mats one day in advance and be responsible for supplying water and food."

When Yang Caiyun talked about these things, her words were full of admiration.

My brother-in-law did not abandon the people of Huangling Pass in Guangping, but made a series of counter-intuitive plans for their migration.

Not only drinking water along the way, but also protection against mosquito bites and poisonous insects when arriving in Guangping, as well as the houses to be settled and the locations for expansion were all notified to all parties through letters.

"Um……"

After listening carefully, Yang Xianning realized that she seemed to have never discovered Xu Qing's good qualities.

In the past, I thought that the other party was not as smart as me, and was inferior to me in many aspects, but now it seems... it is obvious that she was being too smart, and it is obvious that I am not as good as Xu Qing.

Even when she was leading the troops into battle, that guy saw her entire miserable appearance.

Apart from wielding swords and guns, there is nothing else good about her.

"Got it. Now that things are over here, I will go back to the Nie family's school."

"what?"

Yang Caiyun was stunned and looked dazed.

It turned out that she was busy with things these days and was enjoying it.

I didn’t expect to hear this bad news just when the refugee issue had just been resolved.

"What? Yesterday, Mrs. Lu from the third house came to the courtyard and said that you are a very intelligent child. If you learn something and understand some principles, you will definitely have a great future."

Yang Xianning taught earnestly: "The capital is not like Huangling Pass. There are many things and rules that need to be understood. We didn't care about these things before, but now...if we make a fool of ourselves in the capital, it will be regarded as the Yang family's lax discipline."

"I know, sister."

Yang Caiyun also understood this, so she lowered her head and nodded in response.

"Besides, Mr. Lu, the teacher, is a really nice person. He is well-educated, gentle, virtuous, and beautiful... It's a pity that he kept coughing when he talked to me."

She had heard that Xu Qing's third wife was weak, but Yang Xianning had never expected that Lu Wanhe's body would be so fragile.

Yesterday, I almost coughed up blood just because of the cool breeze in the yard.

Her delicate look with tears in her eyes really made even a tough girl like her who had experienced many battles feel moved, which truly demonstrated what it means to be pitiful.

I heard that this disease was a legacy from childhood, and all the famous doctors were helpless.

"By the way, where is Xu Qingren?"

At this point in the conversation, Yang Xianning noticed that Xu Qing had not appeared for a long time.

According to usual practice, the other party should show off his arrangements in front of me and make me look up to him, right?

"I heard from people in the palace that my brother-in-law seemed to have been summoned to the palace this morning."

Yang Caiyun imitated the adults, stroking her chin and saying, "This morning I heard Sister Qin from the Fourth Courtyard complaining that her brother-in-law left in such a hurry that she didn't even taste the Tremella and Lotus Seed Soup she prepared. It was all in vain."

When Yang Xianning heard that Xu Qing was summoned into the palace, she seemed to have thought of something. Her pretty face changed slightly and she bit her cherry-red lips.

The current saint is Xu Qing's aunt. Everyone else thinks this is normal and doesn't seem to take it to heart, but Yang Xianning sees other meanings in the urgent summons to the palace.

The military token that the sage gave to Xu Qing was originally intended for him to mobilize troops from all over the country to defend the capital.

But after the Liao army was defeated, Xu Qing abused this military token and transferred the yamen runners from Kyoto Prefecture and the city guards from the Five Cities Military Division.

This was already considered disobeying the emperor's will, not to mention that he used the name of Chengxuanfang to send orders to various post stations to open the door for the refugees in Huangling Pass and supply them with food and fodder.

Chengxuanfang is the eyes and ears of the saint. How can we do such an extraordinary thing without asking for the saint's will?

In order to deal with this group of refugees, Xu Qing stretched his hands too far!
Even if they were relatives, this was a challenge to the imperial power. Emperors of all dynasties would not allow the prince to do such a thing, not to mention that the relationship between Xu Qing and the saint was not mother and son, but aunt and nephew.

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The imperial palace, in a side hall somewhere.

This unknown bedroom is located in a corner of the imperial city, surrounded by green pines and cypresses, elegant and quiet.

But what made Xu Qing feel a little uncomfortable was that the usual luxurious and gorgeous furniture had disappeared here. There was only a big Buddha sitting in the center of the hall. There were no bed curtains around it, only three yellowed cushions.

The Buddha statue is carved with meticulous details, with a kind face, staring quietly ahead.

The whole hall is solemn and dignified, like an important place for Buddhist practice.

"Mr. Lianhua, the sun outside should have gotten dark already, right?"

After being thrown into this hall without any food for a whole day, Xu Qing was already growling with hunger.

After finally seeing Lianhua Jun open the door of the hall and light the candles on the candlesticks in the hall, he coughed lightly and hurriedly approached him.

"My Lord, you are used to the luxury of eating and drinking at home every day. It's time for you to starve and get rid of the fat."

(End of this chapter)