The Alluring Concubine: The Eldest Miss

Chapter 123 Preparing for Liangzhou (3)

Feng Qiwu didn't stop him, and went there with Han Mo.

"Master Jun, we only have this ration left, please save some for us!"

"Master, there is really nothing extra, please... ah!" A gray-haired old woman was stabbed in the abdomen by a soldier with a long gun, and she was still cursing, "I don't want to die, I really don't want to die!" ..."

"Mother!" The woman mediating with other soldiers at the side saw her mother being stabbed by a spear, she screamed and rushed over, "Ah! You barbarians, my brother, you are fighting!"

Before the soldier who stabbed the old woman had time to draw out his spear, the soldier next to him raised his spear and stabbed at the screaming woman who rushed towards them. Seeing that the spear was about to penetrate the woman's chest, the soldier suddenly With a howl of "ah", he threw away the spear in his hand.

When the soldier next to him reacted, he saw a gleaming flying knife stuck in the soldier's wrist. Before they could find where the flying knife came from, they heard a sharp girl say, "Wearing armor and eating military rations!" , Is this how you protect the country and the people with your military salary?"

Han Xue’s words were indeed high-sounding. Those soldiers were a little scared when they saw the flying knives at first. Seeing that Han Xue was just a little girl, they immediately forgot the fierceness of the flying knives just now. The woman also experienced the ups and downs from hope to disappointment in just a few breaths after seeing Hanxue.

The soldier whose hand was injured by Han Xue looked at Han Xue with stern eyes, and cursed in his mouth: "Stinky bitch, you are meddling in your own business here, if you are sensible, go away, otherwise, I will destroy you!"

"Don't worry, brother, this little girl looks thin and tender, what a pity to lose it, at least I have to have fun with my brothers... Ah, my mouth, I... ··”

The soldier didn't finish his obscene words when he was directly punched into his mouth by an unknown object. His mouth and face were instantly stained with blood, and his howling sound was like killing a pig.

Feng Qiwu rode up to Han Xue's side, glanced at Han Xue and said coldly: "You can still listen to such ugly words for so long. I don't see you being so calm when you are doing business on weekdays!"

"Didn't I just think about how to make him shut up to save energy?" Han Xue smiled embarrassingly, got off the horse, jumped in front of the old woman, and looked at it casually. , and you’ll be fine after a while of self-cultivation.”

After finishing speaking, he said to the woman who looked at them tremblingly and dared not speak: "This is your mother, find two people to carry her back, don't be afraid of the matter here, we will take care of it, this is for you Mother take it, it will relieve the pain."

"Thank you... Thank you!" Although the woman was afraid, she reached out and took the pill from Han Xue's hand.

Seeing that they were completely ignored, those soldiers rushed up ferociously to snatch the medicine from the woman's hand, "I'm so old, I've stepped into the coffin with one foot, what medicine do I need, it's a waste, my brother is still injured Well, this medicine has been confiscated!"

With a sound of "snap", the half-stretched hand was struck back by Han Xue's scabbard, "Smelly bitch, you..."

Before the words were spoken, Han Xue's scabbard slapped the soldier's face back and forth several times instead of a slap, and when Han Xue stopped, the soldier's head shook back and forth twice before stopping , his face was already swollen like a pig's head.

The woman who was trembling just now couldn't help but burst out laughing, and fed the pill Han Xue handed her to her mother, Yudai said gratefully: "Thank you for saving your life, Cui Niang can't repay you, If you have the ability in the future, you will definitely repay it with a grass ring."

"What's the report? You send your mother back first. You can't see her groaning in pain. If you don't send her back for treatment, even if she doesn't die now, she will die in the future!" Han Xue said rudely. Xie Xie blocked him back, turned around and was about to talk to Feng Qiwu, when he saw a dozen soldiers running out of the alley next to him, and the leader said: "Which one who doesn't have a good eye dares to block my way of making money, how many of you are there? I can't handle it personally, what the hell are they just eating?!"

The voice of cursing came from far to near, Hanxue looked at it, well, one of the twelve people just now was missing, and it seemed that she had lost a rescuer. It just so happened that having one person was not enough for her to warm up. Now it’s all right, 30 More than enough, barely enough!
"Captain, you are here, this chick is very hot, brothers dare not act rashly, you see..." The soldier was pushed away by their captain before he finished speaking, "Trash, even A woman can't handle it, look at me!"

As soon as the words fell, the man rushed towards Hanxue with a spear in hand, Hanxue sneered, and said to Feng Qiwu and Han Mo: "You guys watch from the sidelines, just leave it to me here."

Knowing that these people could not be Han Xue's opponents, Han Mo and Feng Qiwu didn't intervene, and stepped aside to watch the battle.

Han Xue turned sideways, stretched out her hand to hold the captain's spear, and turned her backhand, the spear lay across the captain's neck like a sword. The soldiers saw that the leader was held hostage, and those who were afraid of rats dared not move with their spears. Xue raised her hand and slashed at the captain's back with a knife, and the captain fell limply.

Han Xue sneered and glanced at the few soldiers who were about to run away, and picked up the long spear that was used as a swordsman before, not giving anyone a chance to escape, or bent down, or got up, squatted down and knocked on a certain soldier. He bent his knees, and after hearing a shrill cry, he stabbed a soldier in the back with a long gun. In just one cup of tea, all 33 soldiers fell to the ground lying down or lying down.

Calling two strong men in the village to carry her mother back to the house, Cui Niang, who was about to invite the doctor, came out to see this scene, her mouth opened wide in surprise, Han Xue threw the spear casually, and asked: "Who are these people?" Is it the first time you come here to grab food or is it the first time you come today?"

"How could it be the first time?" Cui Niang heard the words, rubbed her fingers on the lapel of her clothes and lowered her head, "From the beginning of the year to now, I have come every month, first asking for money, and asking for livestock and poultry if there is no money, and then directly Grain grabbing started, and most of the surplus food in the village was robbed. The young people who resisted bravely at first were also killed by them. These days, all the young people in the village can leave, and only Some widowed old people and children, a few benefactors saved everyone today, how will they live in the future?!"

She is obviously a woman who looks less than 20 years old, but there are vicissitudes in her words that people in her tens of years don't necessarily have.

Han Xue frowned, and continued to ask: "Why didn't you report it to the government? If such a matter was handed over to the government from the beginning, shouldn't it be easy to mediate?"

"Girl, you are too simple!" Cuiniang looked at Han Xue and shook her head: "Why did we never want to report to the official, the first time we reported to the official, officers and soldiers, they are naturally together, the first time to report to the official Among them was Cuiniang's elder brother, who was charged with falsely accusing officers and soldiers by the cruel governor, and was beaten a hundred times, but he still couldn't get home, so he just went there, and you said it would be useful to report to the police? There are so few young people, how many fewer officials can apply for once, how many times can we apply, and how many times can our people withstand the toss?"

"Ridiculous!" Feng Qiwu suddenly shouted angrily, "Han Mo, ask your godfather to come here immediately, and bring these scum back to An Yi and An Er. They will be interrogated severely one by one. But off!"

Encountered such a bad thing when he came out on the first day, Feng Qiwu didn't even have the mood to wander around, and rode a horse with Han Mo to inspect the border of Liangzhou for a day, and drew a simple marching map, After marking the high ground that could be used in wartime and the area that needs to be strengthened, he returned to the post, but when he didn't want to go back, he received a shocking secret.

"What, you said those people were all Nanliang soldiers in disguise!" Han Xue couldn't help but exclaimed.

Feng Qiwu walked to Han Mo's side in two steps at a time, and took a look at the confessions of the soldiers sent by An Yi. Sure enough, over half a year, hundreds of villages in Liangzhou and Jiangxia were attacked. It was the deceitful requisition and forcible robbery of Nanliang people disguised as Tianhua soldiers.

Feng Qiwu's face was gloomy, and he slapped the information on the table, "Han Mo, write a letter to your prince immediately, and strictly investigate the villages and cities in the suburbs of Jiangxia. At this time, Yang Wanlong and Jiangxia Inspector Wu Yaozu’s criminal evidence, in addition, write a letter immediately, reporting the situation here to the emperor’s uncle in detail, requesting that I be granted the right to do things cheaply, and send someone to take over the mess here!”

"Subordinates obey!"

The two spoke in unison and took the order to leave, only An Yi who came to deliver the interrogation record and Su Xia who rushed back to see Feng Qiwu were left in the room.

Feng Qiwu rubbed the center of his brows, and said slowly: "An Yi, you go back and continue the interrogation with An Er, you must find out where the materials they collected in the past six months are hidden and what they are used for, and tell them, if they If you ask three questions and don’t know, they will all be sent to the northern Xinjiang mine, and they will die or live, depending on fate!”

Northern Xinjiang is the place with the worst natural conditions in Tianhua. The climate is dry and covered with snow all the year round. However, there are many silver and gold mines. Over the years, all serious criminals have been sent there to work as miners. They couldn't bear to commit suicide. There were many people there, and when he heard the words, he shook a bit, and then responded: "Your subordinate!" He turned around and went to continue the interrogation.

Su Xia waited for Feng Qiwu to arrange everything, and then said: "When the two countries are fighting, the most important thing is to win or lose. The difference in means depends on the difference between the secret and the open, and the eldest lady is no more worried. Bo Xiyun is despicable, the methods of the prince and General Feng are not bad, you still have to take care of your body, if you are sick, the prince and General Feng will both have to worry about it!"

"Having said that, it's really despicable to target ordinary people!" Feng Qiwu's tone was still filled with anger that could not be concealed, and then he said to Su Xia: "Look at this, Jiangbei can't raise money. What materials have you found? Go to Jiangbei Yitang to see what medicinal materials and other materials my father needs. Cooperate with Fenglan and the others from the capital, Nanliang, Dongchu, Xiling, Beiqi, no matter where, as long as our hands can be reached, Raise as many supplies as possible, and send them here as quickly as possible, without delay!"

"My subordinates understand Missy. In addition, Missy, what you explained yesterday has been done now. Fifteen doctors are already on their way to Jiangbei. If there is no accident, they should have arrived at Jiangbei Camp by now. To avoid Misunderstanding, this subordinate wrote a letter to General Feng as a friend of the eldest lady, Miss, do you want to write another letter, or send a message to inform General Feng?"

Even if Su Xia was doing business, when he was very serious, his voice was extremely gentle, as if nothing could make him lose his temper in a hurry. This kind of stability from the voice is always showing people with a gentle and gentle attitude. It was also difficult for Bo Xiyun to compete with him.

Feng Qiwu nodded, "Of course I don't worry about your work. When my godfather goes to Jiangbei to report on military affairs, I just ask him to mention something to my father. There is no need to write a special letter."

When Su Xia heard this, a gleam of relief flashed in her eyes, but she sighed almost inaudibly. Seeing Feng Qiwu's tired face, she didn't bother her, and said in a low voice, "Miss, if there is nothing else, it's up to you." Let's go down first, and you have a good rest."

Feng Qiwu waved his hand wearily, signaling Su Xia to take care of himself, he was exhausted physically and mentally, and he leaned lazily in the chair without moving for a long time.

Three days had passed since arriving in Liangzhou. Feng Qiwu had just returned to the post house from where the four hundred Feng family troops were stationed, when he saw Han Xue and a young man in a white brocade robe. When they arrived at Fengqiwu, they saluted in unison, "This subordinate has met the eldest lady!"

"Fang Tai, the former general judge of Qianzhou, was ordered to go to Liangzhou to serve as the governor of Liangzhou. He heard that Princess Duanhua is here, so I came here to pay a visit. Please give advice to Princess Duanhua!"

Feng Qiwu said casually: "Excuse me", looked sideways at the young man named Fang Tai and said: "Looking at your outfit, I thought you were a son of some noble family, who can be so young as the emperor's uncle." Favor, you must have the ability, I won’t say anything unnecessary, since you’re here, come with me to meet that local emperor, Inspector Yang.”

Fang Tai was not annoyed by being teased by Feng Qiwu, he bowed politely and said: "Everything is up to the princess's orders."

Feng Qiwu raised his hand, "Don't, are you the governor or I am the governor? I found out about Yang Wanlong, so I naturally want to follow to the end, but from now on, the government affairs of Liangzhou City are still your task, don't worry." If you want to pick someone up, I hope that Liangzhou will become the rear area of ​​Jiangbei and Jiangxia. You should take good care of Liangzhou City. As long as you have power over Liangzhou City, you can go ahead and do it without my approval. You know , you are the parent and official of the people in Liangzhou, and I, once the war is over, I may never come to Liangzhou in my life, do you understand?"

"The official of the people's parents?" Hearing these words, Fang Tai looked at Feng Qiwu with a hint of shock. He had never heard of the name of Feng Qiwu, the lord of Duanhua County. Although Qianzhou is far away from Jincheng, but He, Zhou Qin, is also a fourth-rank official at any rate, and he has won the trust of the emperor. In the past year, regarding Feng Qiwu's battle against Nanliang, Yunxiao Tower willingly beheaded evil slaves, and Fenglaiyi Pavilion is full of customers every day, even if you don't know You can also hear some more or less.

At first, he always thought that Feng Qiwu was just relying on his own status and the emperor's favor to win everyone. Later, he heard the emperor said that Feng Qiwu found out about Yang Wanlong, and he thought it was Feng Aotian who took credit for his daughter. , but at this moment, he suddenly felt ashamed of his previous malicious speculations.

Feng Qiwu stared straight ahead, did not look at Fang Tai, but said in his mouth: "Otherwise, you think you are here to be the emperor of the earth, and the common people support you all year round, giving you food and clothing, see You still have to kneel down, but you just want to be safe, if you can’t even do this, why should people kneel down to you, are you their ancestor?”

Thinking of the criminal evidence about Yang Wanlong and Wu Yaozu sent by Han Xue every day these days, Feng Qiwu was so angry that he could not speak. Private pockets, embezzling military pay, and dare to collude with Nanliang Xizuo, betraying his father, thinking of what was said in the newspaper, Feng Qiwu wished he could kill these two immediately!

However, this was what made Feng Qiwu the most angry. The information that Han Xue submitted later made Feng Qiwu so angry that he wanted to kill someone to vent his anger. It was clearly written in the information, "Tonight at Maoshi, Mrs. He Zuo Leading elite soldiers to attack the Jiangbei camp at night, Jiangbei Sima Zeng Kuo recently blocked Jiangbei in the name of preventing a sneak attack from Nanliang, announcing that no one will be allowed to enter or leave within ten days."

"Miss, Jincheng scouts are here." Han Mo walked in carrying a soldier in armor.

"Please refer to the princess." The soldier knelt on the ground with a plop, and as he said, he took down a palm-sized bag from his waist, raised his hands above his head, and said to Feng Qiwu: "Your Majesty ordered you to take this bag with your own hands." Hand it over to the princess, please check it."

Han Xue stepped forward to take the things and handed them to Feng Qiwu, and asked casually: "From Jincheng to here, it will take at least eight days even if you go fast and sleepless, how did you get here in three days? ?”

The scouts appeared five or six days earlier than they expected, so Hanxue's question was understandable.

Hearing this, Feng Qiwu gave a slight pause to the hand holding the bag, apparently waiting for the scout's answer, but unexpectedly, the scout shook his head and said: "Guard Huixue, it has been ten years since I received His Majesty's order. Days, not three days."

"Ten days?" Feng Qiwu quickly opened the bag, and there was a shiny golden token inside. Feng Qiwu took it out and was shocked: "If I come in person!"

With a "plop", Fang Tai had already knelt on the ground, and respectfully said, "Long live my emperor, long live, long live!"

The scout reacted, and immediately said: "Long live my emperor, long live, long live!"

The corners of Feng Qiwu's mouth twitched like he was having a convulsion, but thinking that this is a world where imperial power is supreme, he didn't have to say that sentence that came to his lips, and said helplessly: "Let's do it, I will definitely use this token in the future." If you want to use it frequently, take it out and kneel down once, do you want to do this thing again!"

(End of this chapter)