Horse on the World

Chapter 137
The weather in August is scorchingly hot, but it is the Weiyuan Houfu on Juxiang Street that is hotter than the weather. The imperial decree of the emperor's marriage finally arrived at Weiyuan Houfu today. As the youngest and most beloved of Emperor Tianqi Sister, the standard of delivering the decree is also the highest. It is not a certain eunuch holding the imperial decree, but the current emperor's uncle, King Han, who still controls the power of the clan, came all the way with a huge guard of honor.

Mrs. Li gathered in the Weiyuan Marquis Mansion, respectfully welcoming the old Prince Han, who had pale hair and beard, but was still hale and hearty.Kneeling on the ground and listening to the P[-] Li Liu, which will be finished at some time, and the extraordinarily gorgeous and incomprehensible marriage edict, Li Qing felt no joy and glory in his heart. The royal family needs the support of the Li clan, and more importantly, the border guards in Li Qing's hands, but the Li family needs the identity of the royal clan in order to accumulate strength faster. Princess Qingcheng, who looks fierce and has personality, can't be happy either, Li Qing thought to herself.

Thinking of Qingcheng, Li Qing couldn't help thinking of another woman. Before the imperial decree came, Yang Yidao told himself that Qingfeng took Zhong Jing out, saying that he was going to arrange some things, but Li Qing knew that she was just a simple girl. At this time, she must feel that she is redundant or even inappropriate here.

Thinking of Qingfeng's lonely back and gloomy expression when he went out, Li Qing couldn't help feeling a little heartbroken.

When King Han finally read the word Qin, the people kneeling in the yard were already sweating profusely. At this time, they were like Meng Dahe, and when King Han smiled, he helped Anguo Gong Li Huaiyuan in the front row. Suddenly, everyone got up one after another, and for a moment, Li Qing's ears were filled with congratulatory congratulations.

King Han walked up to Li Qing with a smile, looked him up and down appreciatively, and said, "Your Majesty has a keen eye, and only a handsome young man like General Li is worthy of my alluring niece. Talented and beautiful, a match made in heaven! Hahaha!"

Li Qing was sweating profusely, it seemed that Qingcheng's kung fu was the best choice, but this appearance, thanks to her name Qingcheng, could only be regarded as Yinghui.I hope that her temper is still gentle, but thinking that she lured her future husband to go to the school to fight one-on-one before marrying her, Li Qing doesn't hold much hope.

"Qingcheng has a sentence for me to bring to General Li!" King Han said with a smile.

Li Qing was stunned, what is this?It seems that it is not suitable for etiquette, especially for a family like the royal family that pays attention to etiquette to the extreme, how could such a sentence come out of nowhere.

King Han didn't seem to see Li Qing's surprise, and continued: "My niece Qingcheng said that she has seen General Li's bravery, but if she wants to marry her, the general needs a dowry."

An Guogong smiled and said: "We have already prepared the dowry, but I don't know what Princess Qingcheng wants?" Of course, the dowry for the royal family cannot be casual. Then I started to work, and the dowry of 120 eight picks was the most dowry in Dachu.

"Your Li family's dowry was for the royal family, but what Qingcheng wanted was given to her by General Li." King Han smiled.

"What could that be?" An Guogong asked a little puzzled.

"General Li, you once said in front of the emperor that Qingcheng wanted this to pacify the grassland within three years, and she wanted you to take this promise as her betrothal gift. How about the day I marry you?"

Hearing this unexpected request, the people around were a little dumbfounded, but Li Qing relaxed instead. In this way, at least within three years, he would not have to marry this Qingcheng princess, which made him relax instead. If he really wanted him to marry a woman he had never met before, he felt very uncomfortable.He cupped his fists and said with a smile: "Please tell the prince to tell Princess Qingcheng that three years later, I will marry her with the person book and the map of the grassland."

King Han laughed, "It's so bold, I'm ashamed of myself. Duke An, you have a good grandson, haha!" Looking at Duke Ang, King Han smiled narrowly. Something, just for the sake of face, no one will tell the truth in person.An Guogong glanced at Li Qing dissatisfiedly, "I don't know the heights of the sky and the earth." But he thought in his heart that Li Qing was full of words. They are all from clans and aristocratic families, and Li Qing's words will spread all over the world in a few days, and it will only be a laughingstock and it will be difficult for him to step down.

"My lord, a banquet has been prepared in the mansion, so you must not get drunk today!" An Guogong smiled and let King Han into the hall.

"Alcohol, of course we have to disturb a few glasses, but you can't drink too much today, I'd better go back to the palace to take orders, another day, another day I will go to your Duke's mansion, let's have a good drink."

Weiyuanhou's mansion was full of excitement, and it was very lively, but in a secluded courtyard a few streets away from Juxiang Street, Qingfeng was sitting under the grape arbor, with a few dishes of small dishes on the stone table, Two jugs of wine, opposite him, Hu Dong sat a little awkwardly, looking uneasily at Qingfeng, whose face was a little pale.

The whole yard is small, but very quiet. The grape trellis is lush with green leaves. Although the sun is shining right now, there are only a few rays of sunlight shining through the branches and leaves. Instead, there is a breeze blowing. Compared with the scorching heat outside, It's like a paradise here.

"Zhong Jing, come here too, let's have a few drinks with me!" Qingfeng greeted, reaching out to fill the three glasses with wine.Zhong Jing on the side walked over, sat down calmly, and looked at the breeze.

"Director, it's better to change to an iced fruit bar, this wine is too strong!" Hu Dong said carefully.This small courtyard is a secret contact point set up by the Statistical Investigation Department in the capital. It was suddenly summoned today, thinking it was something important, but it turned out to be drinking with Qingfeng.

"No!" Qingfeng flatly refused, "Today is a happy day, the general has become the royal consort, Dingzhou will surely become powerful, and things will be smoother in the future, only this kind of spirits can be congratulated .”

Hu Dong looked at Zhong Jing for help, but Zhong Jing didn't express anything, picked up the wine glass and drank it down.Qingfeng smiled, and said to Hu Dong: "Hu Dong, you are usually bold and generous, but today you are not as good as a woman, come on, do it!" He picked up the wine glass and held it in front of Hu Dong.

As soon as the two touched each other, Qingfeng toasted and poured it into his mouth. After taking a sip, he choked and coughed loudly.

"Miss, if you want to cry, you can cry a lot! In this way, maybe you will feel better in your heart!" Zhong Jing said slowly.

"Why should I cry?" Qingfeng waited for the cough to calm down, but asked back.He raised his head and poured all the remaining wine into his mouth, and swallowed it with his head up. At this moment, Hu Dong saw two crystal clear teardrops rolling down, he quickly turned his head and looked to the side.

Zhong Jing shook her head. In that case, it would be better to let Qingfeng get drunk and fill up the glasses of several people, but Qingfeng refused to drink any more, and pushed the wine glasses aside. He asked Hu Dongdao in a matter-of-fact way: "How is your business?"

Hu Dong groaned, but didn't react for a while, and stared blankly at Qingfeng, Qingfeng was a little annoyed, "How are you doing with what I entrusted to you? After so many days, there is no progress, right?"

Only then did Hu Dong come to his senses, and he hurriedly said: "Hu Dong will not carelessly do what the director told you. Don't worry, the progress is going well. I have successfully inserted the brother from Dingzhou in for After a while, I will be able to take charge of the Flying Eagle Gang and start your plan."

"Yeah!" Qingfeng nodded, "In the first year, Sili will give you financial support, but from the second year onwards, you have to be self-reliant, and you have to spare to support Xie Ke. I think he There will be a bottomless pit, and a lot of money is needed to support it, no matter how much he wants, as long as it is a business, you must support it."

Hu Dong nodded: "I understand, Director, I'm going to start with casinos and other places after I gain a firm foothold, where money comes in quickly, and then I start to infiltrate brothels, and in the process, gradually control the voice of underground forces. Finally, I started to infiltrate the low-level officials, and I found that the low-level officials in Luoyang also live in poverty, as long as they are willing to give money, these people may bring us great help."

"I'm very happy that you can think of this!" Qingfeng said slowly: "Within three years, our work will focus on the grasslands, but yours will be the focus in three years. During these three years, you must To fully control the underground forces in Luoyang and let them be used by me."

"Don't worry, Director, Hu Dong is valued by the Director and entrusted with a heavy responsibility. He will definitely do his best and die."

"After you die?" Qingfeng sneered and said, "I put this burden on your shoulders, not only after you die, but even if you die, you have to do things well for me."

Hu Dong said in horror: "Director, Hu Dong understands."

"The water in Luoyang is very deep, and the underground forces are criss-crossing before. The major powerful factions of Dachu will definitely infiltrate. You must be careful when you do things, don't reveal your cards easily, and be careful even if you are dealing with shadows. Anything difficult If you make up your mind and can't contact me, you might as well go to Xie Ke to discuss it. He is a scholar, has a scheming heart, and has a city government. But the two of you should keep in touch as little as possible."

"After three years, if you do well, I will transfer you back to the Department of Statistics and Investigation. You will be indispensable for the position of deputy director." Qingfeng leaned back on the back of the chair and said calmly.

"Thank you, Director, for your cultivation!" Hu Dong was both surprised and delighted. Although the Statistical Investigation Department is not a high position, it has great power. If it can achieve the position of Deputy Director, it can already be ranked at the core of the Dingzhou system.

"Okay, you go, work hard, the general won't lose you, and I won't lose you either."

Preview: (Li Qing is going back to Dingzhou!)

(End of this chapter)