late Qing Dynasty

Chapter 68
Zhong Yi ran over in a hurry, saw me, and immediately rushed to me.

"My lord, you are finally back!"

"What's wrong? Has something happened?" I felt a little uneasy.

Zhong Yi nodded vigorously, "My lord, something is wrong!"

"What a big deal!" I was even more nervous.

"This subordinate has received a letter from Fei Ge from Prince Gong, asking Sir to return to the capital immediately, saying that something serious happened in the capital."

"Did Sixth Master say something important?" I asked hastily.

Zhong Yi hurriedly took out a note from his sleeve and handed it to me, "My lord, please read it."

I opened the note and saw that there were two vigorous regular scripts written on it, "The dumpling is full, return to Beijing quickly."

I felt a 'thump' in my heart. From the looks of it, Luo Bingzhang must have sent someone to the capital to inquire.

I guess this time it will be miserable, more bad luck than good luck.

Mei Shuang also stretched her head to read the note, her face turned pale instantly, "My lord, it's over, it's over this time."

"Is this from Master Liu?" I confirmed to Zhong Yi again.

If this is from Yixin, it means there is still a turning point in the matter, otherwise, he would not let me return to Beijing quickly.

"Yes, it was indeed sent by Prince Gong." Zhong Yi replied.

"Okay, let's go back to Beijing immediately." I made up my mind and made the final decision.

After hearing what I said, Mei Shuang didn't quite agree, "My lord, going back would be a serious crime of beheading, you have to think about it clearly."

"Since the sixth master told us to return to Beijing quickly, then let's return to Beijing quickly."

I've always been a person who has no doubts about employing people. Now that I have reached a cooperation with Yixin, I must fully trust him.

"The subordinates have already prepared the carriage." Zhong Yi said.

"Where is everything? Call him over quickly."

I don't feel at ease if I don't tell him a few words, and suddenly I feel like a woman, mother-in-law, always worried about one or the other.

Soon, Zhong Yi brought Wan Quan over, "My lord, are you looking for me?"

"Remember, you must not publicize the matter of the coal mine. Also, transport the coal back to the cottage as soon as possible. After the plants in the greenhouse are harvested, you must help the people around you."

"Don't give money in vain, recruit them, build more houses together, grow more crops, save more people, and our team will gradually grow stronger."

"Zhong Yi, you have to formulate a set of management methods. With so many people, come according to the army's standards. Yucheng, you also stay and stay with Zhong Yi."

"Also, when mining coal, you must be careful. If it is too deep, don't go in first, so as to avoid landslide accidents."

"One more thing to remember, don't forget your origins, even if the days are going well, you must be prepared for danger in times of peace, after all, foreigners are watching us covetously."

"When I return to Beijing this time, I don't know when I can come back again. Zhong Yi, I will personally tell Master Liu on your side that you can return to Beijing at any time after this place stabilizes."

I finished all the words I wanted to ask in one breath, but I still felt uneasy in my heart.

After all, this is my first base, so be extra careful.

"Sir, don't worry, I will definitely manage this place well." Chen Yucheng promised.

"No, my lord, if Chen Yucheng doesn't go back, if the Queen Mother convicts you, there won't even be anyone to stand up for you."

Chen Yuxiang seemed to think of something suddenly, and followed Mei Shuang's words, "Yes, my lord, I'd better go back to Beijing with you."

"Come on, you're just making trouble when you go back. If those people in the court see that I'm with the long-haired army, I think it's really a death sentence. You can stay here at ease and help me manage this place. .”

"Yes, sir."

"Let's go." I ordered, and I set off with Mei Shuang and Han Yun.

Overcast April 1861, 11
This place is not far from the capital, we arrived after a day's driving overnight, and when we entered the capital, we were stopped by the servants in Yixin's mansion.

"Master Tang, you are back, I have been waiting for you here for a few days!"

I looked at the sky outside, and he was already waiting here before it was fully lit, and he probably stayed here all night.

It looks like things are getting worse.

"Get in the car."

The servant got into the car, and we went straight to Prince Gong's mansion.

Soon, we arrived at the palace, and the servant took me to the hall first, and then asked me to stay there later.

Soon, Yixin walked in from behind, and it seemed that she wasn't even fully dressed.

"Zhongzheng! How could you make such a low-level mistake!" Yixin was a little annoyed.

"Sixth Master, have Luo Bingzhang's people arrived in the capital?" I asked.

Actually, you don’t need to ask me, I know that there will be no one else except Luo Bingzhang’s people, and Yixin is still so nervous.

"Nonsense, I have been suppressed in the mansion. I have been suppressed for a few days on the grounds that the queen mother is ill. If you don't come back, I will not be able to help you!"

According to Yixin, other people still don't know about my fake imperial decree, so it seems that there is still a turning point.

"Tell me, how could you do such an absurd thing! You can't wait to hand over your head before our major event is accomplished!"

"Master Liu, it's a long story, and I have no choice but to save Shi Dakai..."

"What about Shi Dakai?"

"Let go." I replied muffled.

I know that in Yixin's eyes, my behavior must be incomprehensible, and she even thinks I'm a fool.

Indeed, I am also a fool.

Yixin took a deep breath, pointed at me and shook her head, "You, you, this time I'll see how you end up!"

"I took the initiative to find the queen mother and take this matter over. Anyway, I'm a widow, and I'm not afraid of punishing the nine clans." I said a little dejectedly.

"Come on, I've already figured out a solution for you!" Yi Xin turned around and sat on the chair in the chair.

I also sat down, worrying now can't solve the matter, I can only settle down as it comes.

"Sixth Master, what can you do?"

"You enter the palace now, take the initiative to report this matter to the queen mother, and say that you think Shi Dakai is a useful talent, and you think about taking him to Beijing to face the saint, but Luo Bingzhang didn't let go, so you came up with such an idea. Later, on the way, Shi Dakai You ran away again, and you went to plead guilty!"

"Now it seems that this is the only way to go."

I sighed. Based on my understanding of Lan'er, she thinks that she has a clear distinction between public and private. Unless she intends to protect me, otherwise, such an argument will not pass the test at all.

However, now he can only treat a dead horse as a living horse doctor. Apart from this, there is no better way.

"Sixth Lord, I'm entering the palace now, so I'll take my leave first." I cupped my hands towards him, and quickly walked out of Prince Gong's mansion.

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(End of this chapter)