Autumn of the 17th year of Chongzhen

Chapter 96
Longquan Temple is located on the west bank of the Qinhuai River, in the valley where Jiangjun Mountain and Broken Arm Cliff are surrounded. It is named after the Longquan on the left side of the temple.

The temple was first built in the Tang Dynasty. Zen master Helinsu once preached here, and planted an ancient wintersweet tree in front of the temple. After the reconstruction of this dynasty, it was renamed Tongshan Temple.

At night, just to be on the safe side, Wang Yan did not return to the boat. Instead, he helped Hou Fangyu, who was drunk, to this thousand-year-old temple, and wanted to stay for a few days.

Knocking open the gate of the temple, the Zhike monk saw a group of 20 people with weapons on their bodies.

Since ancient times, temples have had the habit of taking in people who are avoiding disasters. Li Xun of the Tang Dynasty, after the failure of the Manna Change, the first reaction was to run to the temple.

Nowadays, the world is changing suddenly, and the change of dynasty is bound to be accompanied by disasters. Many scholar-bureaucrats of the Ming Dynasty chose to escape into Buddhism to avoid being recruited by the Qing court. The children of the aristocratic family who were persecuted and took refuge in the temple agreed to Wang Yan's request to stay overnight without asking about their identities.

After entering the temple, the Zhike monk prepared five rooms for the group and prepared some plain noodles. Wang Yan quickly saluted and asked Liu Shun to offer 100 taels of sesame oil money to show his gratitude.

After everyone hastily finished eating the plain noodles, Wang Yan arranged for two of his men to return to the boat and meet them here tomorrow morning, and then he and Hou Fangyu occupied two rooms to rest.

While Wang Yan and others were resting, the little leader of the Qing army came to the surrendered general Tian Xiong's mansion and reported to him what happened by the Qinhuai River.

Hearing his words, Tian Xiong couldn't help frowning, a little disbelieving: "You said Wang Shiheng came to Nanjing, how is this possible? Are you sure you read correctly?"

"During the Battle of Chizhou, Wang Yan defeated the left army and the middle army, and made great achievements. When the victory was celebrated at night, the younger one was waiting for the general outside Zongbing Fang's mansion. He saw Wang Yan enter the mansion with his own eyes. Why didn't he know?" The little leader made a strong promise Said: "If there is a mistake, the general can cut off my head!"

The little boss originally thought that Wang Yan was just a good friend with Hou Fangyu, and he would not get any benefits even if he reported it, so he really planned to take the money and pretend that nothing happened, but he got it from Wang Yan. When he took the silver, he recognized Wang Yan by the faint moonlight, and immediately changed his mind.

Wang Yan was the Qing court's most serious problem, Prince Yu Duoduo hated him to the bone, and wanted to eat his flesh alive, and soon, if he could report the news that Wang Yan secretly sneaked into Nanjing, the reward would be unimaginable. I don't know how many times better than 100 taels of silver.

Driven by the interests, the little boss suppressed the ecstasy in his heart. After entering the city, he immediately rushed into Tian Xiong's mansion and reported to him overnight.

At this time, Tian Xiong listened to his words of assurance, and gradually believed in Xiaotou's words in his heart. He couldn't help laughing for a while and said: "There is a way to heaven, you don't go, and there is no way to hell, you come in." , It’s really a great contribution from heaven to this general. Haha~~ You are very good, when this general captures Wang Yan, you will definitely be rewarded.”

"The little one will thank the general first!" the little boss flattered.

"This matter is no small matter. You should lead your troops to monitor first, and don't overwhelm others. I will select warriors and arrive immediately." Tian Xiong then ordered: "Also, don't let out the news of Wang Shiheng's coming to Nanjing. , so as not to let Ma Degong and others know, and come to take credit for this general, understand?"

"The little one knows, the general can rest assured." The little boss said.

The Qing army controlled Nanjing and knew the situation on the Qinhuai River like the back of their hands, so they quickly identified the boat Wang Yan was on.

Not long after, Tian Xiong led two hundred soldiers secretly out of the city, came to the Qinhuai River to meet the little boss, but found that there were only three or four people on the boat, and Wang Yan was not on the boat, his face sank.

At this time, someone suggested to rush to the boat, arrest the people on board, and torture Wang Yan's whereabouts, but Tian Xiong didn't accept it. Instead, he asked everyone to hide and watch secretly, waiting for Wang Yan to appear.

Time flies, and even in the middle of the night, no one has returned to the boat, and just when Tian Xiong thought it was going to be an empty rejoicing, the two people Wang Yan sent back from the temple finally appeared, Tian Xiong was suddenly excited, but he still Suppressing the excitement in my heart, I endured it.

This time, he didn't see Wang Yan's appearance, so he would never make a move lightly, he must hit every blow, and try his best to be sure that nothing will go wrong.

In Tongshan Temple, there was nothing to say all night. After dawn, the subordinates who stayed on the boat came to meet up early, saying that the night was safe, and found nothing unusual.

After Wang Yan got the report, he couldn't help but feel relieved, thinking that the little leader of the Qing army kept his promise and didn't report what happened last night to the superior.

At this time, Hou Fangyu, who had been drunk all night, had woken up, but he didn't know why he was in Tongshan Temple. After asking around, Liu Shun told him what happened last night. After washing up, he came to see Wang Yan .

Hou Fangyu didn't know Wang Yan, and Liu Shun didn't dare to reveal his identity without Wang Yan's permission, so he just called Wang Yan his son.

At this time, Wang Yan was practicing sword skills in the courtyard. When he saw Hou Fangyu approaching, he stopped and threw the sword to his subordinates to put it away. He took a wet towel and wiped the sweat from his head. Then he said to Hou Fangyu, "Mr. Hou Woke up so early, did you sleep well last night?"

Hou Fangyu couldn't help being a little surprised when he saw Wang Yan dancing a set of saber skills majesticly. He originally thought that Wang Yan was just an ordinary son of an aristocratic family, but he didn't want to have such martial arts, which is extremely rare among the children of an aristocratic family.

After listening to Wang Yanzhi's words, Hou Fangyu recovered slightly from his surprise, and said a little embarrassedly: "I made you laugh at me!"

Wang Yan walked towards him, and Hou Fangyu saw his face clearly. On his handsome face, there was a three-inch long scar, which was particularly eye-catching.

"I'm here to thank you, Mr. Wang, for what happened last night." Hou Fangyu is the fourth son of Jiangnan, a rookie in Donglin, and has seen countless people. Before he talked with Wang Yan, he felt that he was very extraordinary, so he wanted to make friends. He asked casually, "Forgive me for being abrupt, but I don't know the name of the prince. I don't know if you can tell me, so that I can remember it in my heart, and I will repay you in the future."

"I heard that Mr. Hou recited poems at night. There are many sorrows in them, and I also feel them in my heart. I just raise my hands. It's not a big deal. You don't have to worry about it, Mr. Hou." Wang Yan smiled slightly, waved his hands and said, "As for my name taboo, It’s okay to tell Mr. Hou, I am Wang Yan of Changsha!”

Although Wang Yan doesn't like Hou Fangyu very much, but he has nothing to do with it, and as one of the four sons, he has some talents, so Wang Yan didn't hide his identity, and told him directly that he might be useful in the future.

"Wang Yan?" Hou Fangyu couldn't calm down when he heard the words, and said with surprise on his face, "You are Wang Shiheng?"

"Of course!" Wang Yan smiled and said, "It's guaranteed to be true!"

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