Warlock Toxic General Please Control Yourself
Chapter 148
Chapter 148
But the result was not ideal, because a certain battalion commander did not listen to orders and acted recklessly. Not only did he not give the opponent a head-on blow, but it made our soldiers' confidence drop.
However, this matter is not without benefits. Due to the defeat in that battle, the original Yang family army, Wei family army, Tianliang Du family army, Tianshui garrison, etc., all merged into the Tianshui army and began to gradually adjust.
After reading it, Ji Ziqi put it aside, thinking that it was really troublesome in ancient times. It took almost a month for this letter to come and go, and many things had already changed.
This time, after the destruction method of the trebuchet is sent over, it should be able to help him!
After putting aside the trebuchet matter, she read another letter, and just read a few sentences, she couldn't help giggling, "Qiqi, I'm very happy with the gift you sent me."
To be clear, is it the dagger, or the tube top, or both?
Ji Ziqi was secretly amused, and decided to automatically understand it as the latter.
"Everything is fine here for the time being, I just miss you very much, and everything that belongs to me in you."
Pooh!
"As you said, Xi Lie Mojue is very human, and there are probably quite a few of him in Beijing, so you have to be careful in everything.
Du Le must be by your side, if you need anything else, you can find Du An and Du Xi.
Du An is a well-educated man with a wide range of knowledge. He is calm, can make good decisions, and knows the situation in Beijing like the palm of his hand.
Du Xi was in charge of the big and small affairs of the Du Mansion, as well as the management of the three hundred secret guards. He looked friendly on the surface, but in fact he was shrewd and capable.
Du Le's martial arts skills are quite high, comparable to that of Ah Da Ah Er who is next to the eldest prince. He is a rare opponent in the Jianghu. As the leader of the three hundred hidden guards, he is the best at performing tasks!
The cooperation of these three people should not be underestimated. My father and I have been in the frontline army all year round, and all affairs in the rear are handled by these three people. They are called masters and servants, but they are actually staff.
If you need help with anything, you can find these three people. I have ordered them to help.
Wait for me to come back!Du Feng. "
Ji Ziqi curled his lips, thinking it was a love letter, but in the end he only missed you and waited for my return.
Wouldn't you say that you won't see each other in a day, such as after three autumns?
Ji Ziqi seriously thought about her reaction after reading it if Du Feng wrote these words, and couldn't help shivering.
Forget it, it's best now!
"Xiaoxue, are you asleep?" Jiang Ling's voice came from outside the door.
"Mother, I haven't slept yet." Ji Ziqi hurriedly put away the letter, not afraid of anything else, just the words "You belong to me" on the letter.
Although it is reserved, but Jiang Ling is someone who has experienced it, so she must know what it means when she sees it. If she sees it, Ji Ziqi still feels a little embarrassed.
"That mother came in." Jiang Ling said, opened the door and walked in.
"Mother, it's so late, what's the matter?" Ji Ziqi stood up and walked towards Jiang Ling, "Has Xiaoxing fallen asleep?"
"Fall asleep." Jiang Ling took her hand, walked to the bed and sat down, "Xiaoxue, mother wants to tell you something."
"Tell me, mother." Ji Ziqi said, "What's the matter?"
"It's about Aunt Yan, that is, about your grandmother." Jiang Ling caressed her hand and sighed: "After your grandmother moved out of Lin's residence, mother took Xiaoxing to visit her old man's house several times.
He was much worse than when he came last time.Mother guessed, probably it was your grandfather's business, which hurt her heart.
Being old and not in good health, I couldn't bear this blow.
Mother tried to persuade her twice, wanting her to move back to the Lin Mansion, but after she said a few words, she calmly turned her back.
Mother didn't expect that your grandmother is also such a proud person.
Although your second uncle and cousin also visit her from time to time, they can't always live there.
Mother is very worried about her health. She lives alone and only hires a few girls and women. If something happens, Mother is afraid that those people will not take good care of her.
Xiaoxue, do you have any way to persuade her to return to the Lin Mansion? "
"Mother, my grandmother can't forgive my grandfather, not because of what happened back then, but because he obviously didn't love her, but married her and ruined her life.
My daughter thinks that outsiders are not the parties involved in this relationship, so it is difficult to understand the feelings involved, and it is best not to get involved.
If Niang is worried about her, why not persuade her to move to Jiang's residence! "Ji Ziqi said.
"Move to live in Jiang's residence?" Jiang Ling was stunned for a moment, "This, will people gossip?"
Ji Ziqi said: "Mother, my grandmother has moved out for a long time, if those people want to gossip, I'm afraid they have already done so.
And my daughter thinks that we live our own lives and don't care what others say.
Grandmother and Grandmother Jiang have a good relationship, like sisters, and can be regarded as the grandfather's half daughter.
Here I come to live in Jiang's mansion, and I will be filial to my grandfather on behalf of Jiang's grandmother,
Secondly, let us do our best to be filial and filial to her elderly.
As for the matter of my grandfather, my grandpa has also taken it easy now, and sooner or later I will let my grandfather come to see us in Jiang's mansion.
The grandmother is in the Chiang mansion, and the grandfather is coming to the Jiang mansion. The two will meet sooner or later.
As for what will happen to the two of them in the future, we can only create opportunities, and the rest depends on their fate. "
After Jiang Ling listened, she nodded after thinking carefully, "Xiaoxue, my mother thinks it's feasible after you say that! Then let your grandmother and Xiaoyu share the garden.
Xiaoyu is quick-tempered and can coax people. If Mother usually brings Xiaoxing to talk with her, it will definitely make her old man happy. "
Ji Ziqi said: "Well. Now that grandma is alone, it is easier to think wildly. After coming to Jiang's mansion, don't let her be idle, let her take care of Xiaoyu and take care of Xiaoxing.
Once this person has something to do, he doesn't have time to think about it, so he will naturally open his mind.Maybe it won't be long before I let go of the obsession in my heart. "
"Xiaoxue is right! Mother will talk to your grandmother tomorrow, no matter what, she must let her move to Jiang's house first." Jiang Ling stood up after speaking, "Xiaoxue, it's night, you rest, mother I'm leaving."
His Majesty the Emperor announced the rectification plan of the Artisans Association to the world the next day.
There was a lot of discussion in the market, and many people secretly asked people in the association what happened.
The people inside were silent, kept silent, and came and went in a hurry, looking busy.
Of course I have to be busy, because the qualification exam is scheduled for September, and there are only two months left. Everyone is busy asking each other for advice and studying hard.
After all, it is the first exam after the implementation of the new system, and the eyes of the whole country will be on it.
If the time comes and you are downgraded, you will be ashamed.
The atmosphere in Wuya Hall is much better than before. It is no longer the students of their masters get together, but they start to communicate with students of other masters.
All this went smoothly, and Ji Ziqi felt relieved, so he asked Gu Fuzi for leave. Maybe the next period of time will be mainly in the household department, and the number of visits will be less.
Although Master Gu was reluctant to give up, he also understood the importance of it, so he nodded in agreement.
Because of the problem with the trebuchet, it took two days for Ji Ziqi to go to the household department.
Master Lin entered the palace, but met Cao Yunqing whom he had met for the first time after parting from Xiangxi.
I don't know if it's because we haven't seen each other for more than a month and it's midsummer. Ji Ziqi feels that Cao Yunqing has lost a lot of weight and looks haggard.
"My lord! Long time no see, how are you doing?" Ji Ziqi greeted him with a smile.
"Ziqi, long time no see." The moment Cao Yunqing saw Ji Ziqi again, his dim eyes suddenly shone, and he couldn't help showing a happy smile on his face.
"Come here today, but for the general account?"
"Yeah." Ji Ziqi nodded.
"Do you have an idea?" Cao Yunqing asked, and then seemed to feel that he had asked something that should not be asked, and laughed at himself, "Whether it is true or not, it is a secret for the time being, and it must not be announced to the public."
The two only spoke a few words, and both sides found that they seemed to have nothing to say.
Cao Yunqing smiled wryly in his heart, he is no longer the Inspector Cao of Tianliang Grain and Grass Department, and she is no longer Ji Wenshu, what common topics can they talk about now?
"My lord, Ziqi has to go to work first!" Ji Ziqi smiled at him and said.
"I still have something to do, so I'll take my leave first!" Cao Yunqing turned around and left after finishing speaking.
Looking at his slightly thin back, Ji Ziqi sighed inaudibly.
Gently pushing open the room where the ledger was kept, Ji Ziqi tiptoed in.
After carefully checking the table and the floor, she found that, as she expected, someone had entered this room.
On the ledger she was looking at, she placed half a hair, but the hair didn't move at all.
But in fact, that half of the hair is just a cover, the real mechanism is that there are some shallow and fine sideburns placed on the chair and around the table.
As long as someone walks around the table, the fine hair will be blown by the wind in the walking room and change positions.
On the first day she came to the household department, she made an agreement with Mr. Lin that if she was not there, no one would be allowed to enter this room temporarily, even the servants in charge of cleaning.
At this moment, the hair on the chair moved, and the hair on the table leg also moved, indicating that someone must have come in during the time she was not here.
It seems that Du Le should make an appointment with Du An and Du Xi tonight, first to find out about Qin Niang's progress, and second, to ask them to help check the officials in the household department.
At dusk, Duan Duxi arrived as scheduled.
After several people sat down, Du An said: "Ms. Qin has stayed in Linxianju for the past few days and never went out.
The spies who inquired about her relationship with the family members of the ministers in the DPRK and China did have some preliminary lists, but before there is evidence, I dare not speculate. Please forgive me, Miss Ji! "
Du Xi said: "Linxianju has always entertained the ministers and dignitaries of the court, and it is not surprising that there are some visits.
Therefore, it will take some time to find out whether the officials who interacted with her have problems themselves, or are they really just used by her to sniff out information.hehe! "
"Okay, I got it!" Ji Ziqi nodded and said, "I invite you two to come here today, because there is something I want to ask you for help."
Du An said: "Miss Ji, please tell me!"
"Presumably the two of you also know that I checked the general ledger at the household department recently. Although this matter has not been announced to the public, everyone who should know knows it, and it can be regarded as a publicity.
Because of this, the people behind the scenes did not dare to act rashly.However, the reluctance to move should only be temporary, because I haven't seen the problem with the ledger yet.
However, that person was obviously very impatient, and I had only been there a few times before someone began to monitor my progress.
When I left last time, I set up some small traps in the room. When I went today, I found that someone had come in. "
"Is there a ghost in the household department?" Du An said, "Is that what Miss Ji means?"
Ji Ziqi said: "Yes. The disaster relief fund is allocated by the household department. If there is no cooperation from the household department, it may be difficult to embezzle it.
So from the very beginning, I suspected that there was an insider in the household department, and this person should have a high official position.
It's just that I don't know anyone in the household department well except for my great-grandfather Mr. Lin and Mr. Cao Yunqing and Mr. Cao.
My ability alone is limited, and I can't find out who is the traitor, so I would like to ask the two of you to help me find out who is suspected in this household department. "
Du An said: "Miss Ji, I understand what you mean, the two of us will live up to our trust and try our best to find out the suspect."
In Jiang's mansion, Jiang Ling had already brought Fan Mingyan back with a stern expression.
The reason she used was, "Aunt Yan, you see, I have to do all the big and small affairs in this house by myself, I am really tired!
Although Xiaoxue is sensible, is she a woman who is content to be trapped in the back house?She is so busy and tired every day, and I can't bear to let her have a headache about family affairs.
Xiao Yu's girl became more and more mischievous as she got older, like a wild monkey, her grandfather Chun was pampering her, but she was so beautiful, I was really afraid that she would mess with someone she shouldn't have.
There is also Xiaofeng, being smart means being smart, but he is too smart, and he can't play with those kids of the same age.
To put it nicely, he is pure and kind, but to put it badly, he is stupid. Maybe one day he will still count the money for others after he sells it.
I'm really scared every day, for fear that one day he will be cheated away and he won't be able to come back!
There is also a younger Xiao Xing, although he is well-behaved, sensible and obedient, everyone loves him, but he is too young, so he has to stare at him all the time, and dare not relax for a moment, for fear that something will happen accidentally, and I will feel uneasy all my life .
My grandfather is also in poor health, and at such an old age, he may suffer from illness at any time.
Look at this family, young and old, I really can't see it by myself.
Thinking of Aunt Yan living so leisurely by herself, I am not happy.
Aunt Yan, you have to help me no matter what.
My mother has no brothers or sisters, only you are a good sister, if you don't help me, my mother will definitely not blame you.
But you are so leisurely now, it would be unreasonable not to help me. "
Fan Mingyan couldn't laugh or cry when she said it. The meaning behind the words was as if there was no servant in Jiang's mansion.
She knew in her heart that Jiang Ling was doing it for her own good, but as soon as she got married, if she really wanted to go back, she should go back to Fan's mansion. How could there be any reason to go to Jiang's mansion?
Seeing that she was silent, Jiang Ling continued: "Aunt Yan, I'm too embarrassed to ask you to help me for too long, how about a month first, how about a month?
How about you come back when Xiaoxue is almost busy with things at hand and has time to take care of the house? "
That child Xiaoxue, with her talent, how could she ever stop?Jiang Ling just wanted to find a reason for her to go to Jiang's residence.
Fan Mingyan looked at the small face with a similar expression to Jiang Ruoyi, the bug-like eyebrows tangled together when frowning, and the proud and small chin, and couldn't help but nodded slightly.
Jiang Ling didn't even give her time to repent, and immediately helped her pack two pieces of clothing, pulled her into the carriage, and returned to Jiang's residence.
When Ji Ziqi came back, Xiaoyu Xiaofeng had been acting coquettish and cute around Fan Mingyan for a long time, which made Fan Mingyan laugh non-stop, and seemed to be quite happy.
Jiang Ling observed for a while, and found that it was really like what Ji Ziqi said, a person who has something to do and someone chats with him will be more energetic.
"Grandmother, mother, Xiaoxue is back."
"Sister." "Eldest Sister." Xiaoyu and Xiaofeng said in unison.
The little star nestled in Fan Mingyan's arms opened her arms towards her, not to be outdone, "Sister, hug!"
"Xiaoxue, come, come to grandma." Fan Mingyan smiled and waved to her, "Let grandma take a good look at you."
Ji Ziqi walked over, squatted down obediently beside her, and let her gently stroke his face with her hands.
"I haven't seen you for more than half a month, and Xiaoxue has lost weight. Your mother must not have taken good care of her!" Fan Mingyan said with a bit of distress, "Let grandma take good care of you during this period,
Before you get married, I will raise you fat and white! "
Fat in vain?Is that to raise her as a pig?Will Du Feng still recognize him when he comes back?
Ji Ziqi made a grimace in his heart, smiled and said coquettishly: "Grandmother, Xiaoxue depends on you. There are so many children, and Auntie is too busy for her alone."
"Grandmother, Xiao Yu wants it too!" Xiao Yu said softly, "You can't be partial to my sister. Mother already favors her, so you have to favor me!"
"Okay, okay, we all have a share! How can we miss Xiaoyu?" Fan Mingyan laughed happily.
Xiao Xing, who still didn't quite understand the situation, booed, "I want it, I want it!"
Jiang Ling pretended to be sad and said from the side: "Aunt Yan, you have stolen my limelight when you come here, and one or two of them don't even want their mothers, so they stick to you.
That’s okay, I’ll be happy and relaxed in the future. "
Fan Mingyan was amused by this family, and most of his depression dissipated. Before dinner, he suddenly remembered something and said:
"Ah Ling, a few days ago, your second uncle Mingyi asked someone to send a message to Aunt Yan, asking Aunt Yan to take your family to Fan's residence for a reunion when she is free.
Since you recognize the Lin family, you are considered the grandsons of Aunt Yan's family, the Fan family. Before, your second uncle didn't want to meet you because he loved Aunt Yan.
Now that it's been so long, Xu Shi sees that Aunt Yan really accepts you, so she wants to get together with relatives to recognize you.
When you are free, Aunt Yan will take you back to Fan Mansion. "
"I'm free anytime!" Jiang Ling looked at Ji Ziqi, "It's mainly about Xiaoxue's time."
"Grandmother, mother, Xiaoxue is quite free now, if there is something to do, just let me know in advance." Ji Ziqi said:
"How about we go there after two days of light rain and wind?"
Because Ji's family was going to visit, Fan Tong also asked for leave that day to stay at home.
Fan's mansion is very low-key, but judging from its passing layout, it can be seen that it is the kind of well-established family with a long history of family education.
Fan Mingyan has an elder brother and a younger brother. His elder brother died of illness a few years ago, and now the second master in Fan's house, that is, her younger brother Fan Mingyi, is in charge.
Fan Mingyi is the left servant of the household department. Because of his in-law relationship with the Lin family, he is a person with real power in the household department besides Mr. Lin.
Even in front of His Majesty the emperor, he can say a few words, and he is recognized as the best candidate for the future Minister of the Household Department.
Fan Mingyi was born somewhat similar to Fan Mingyan, at the age of 45, elegant and handsome, with the air of a cultivator, far away from the secular image of people in the household department who deal with money all day long.
Jiang Ling took Ji Ziqi's four siblings to meet the elders one by one.
When he arrived in front of Fan Tong, Ji Ziqi yelled generously: "Little cousin!"
She was fine, but Fan Tong blushed, a little embarrassed.
Previously, because he was worthless for his aunt, he made it clear that he had to draw a clear line with Ji Ziqi, but now that his father said he would admit it back, he had no right to object, so he could only accept it, which made him a little embarrassed.
On the contrary, Ji Ziqi has a little more affection for Fan Tong.
The family background of the Fan family is not bad at first glance. As a young master of a great family, he could get a good job by relying on the family's protection.
However, he voluntarily went to the Artisan Association as a servant, working as a servant, just to study and prove his ability with his own efforts.
This kind of heart is really rare!
Fan Mingyi smiled and said: "Tong'er and Xiaoxue are both in the Sorcerer's Association, but it's a pity that Tong'er's skills are average, so he couldn't meet his master, so he had to go in and become a servant.
On the other hand, Xiaoxue, as a woman and at such a young age, her ability to perform spells is beyond measure, this talent is not bad!
If you have free time in the future, you can teach your little cousin more!Although his aptitude is mediocre, he has a clear heart and a solid personality. If someone is willing to teach him, he will definitely study hard. "
Fan Tong said with some embarrassment: "Father!"
If it is said that his current status is replaced by someone else, he will be ashamed to death.
As an elder, but he is a servant outside, if he has a bad heart, he must go back home.
Fortunately, Fan Tong only wanted to seek a way out for his studies, as long as the two of them rarely met, it would be fine.
It's just that he felt a little uncomfortable after being exposed so clearly by his father.
The identities and status of the two are opposite, somewhat uncomfortable, Ji Ziqi didn't know how to answer this question, so he could only say: "Xiaoxue would like to obey my uncle's orders!"
"By the way, how is your check of the general ledger at the household department going?" Fan Ming said meaningfully: "Because my grandfather didn't recognize you before, it's not easy to go over and disturb you.
If there is any problem in the process of checking the general ledger, you can come to discuss with my uncle at any time, and my uncle is very familiar with those accounts. "
"Thank you, uncle! It should be Xiaoxue who will visit you." Ji Ziqi said, "I will go to the Ministry of Household Affairs in two days. Xiaoxue will definitely visit you first!"
Fan Mingyi smiled and said: "Haha, good, good! Today's family banquet, business matters should be left to the household department!"
Seeing that the conversation was almost over, Fan Mingyan said: "Come on, Xiaoxue, grandma will take you to the women's side to talk about our women's house.
As for these men, let them chat about business by themselves! "
Fan Ming's opinion was robbed by his own sister, so he had no choice but to touch his nose.
Fan Mingyan's brothers and sisters are good-looking, and all the younger generations are also handsome and pretty.
It's a pity that when Ji Ziqi's four siblings went there, they forcibly suppressed everyone's limelight.
In terms of appearance, he is not half as good as Xiao Yu, in terms of talents, he is less than one-tenth of Ji Ziqi, in terms of intelligence, he is not as good as Xiao Feng, and in terms of cuteness, he is not as good as the familiar Xiao Xing.
The ladies and young masters in Fan's house were greatly shocked.
Originally, no matter in terms of appearance or talent, these young ladies and young masters were not inferior to anyone in the capital.
Unexpectedly, the relatives killed halfway overwhelmed them by a large margin.
Ji Ziqi calmly faced everyone's envious or jealous eyes, and remained calm.
Now it was Fan Tong's turn to look at her with admiration.
One must know that there are several nieces in Fan's residence, who have always relied on their beauty, a little arrogant and willful.
Now facing Ji Ziqi and Xiao Yu, who surpassed them both in beauty and talent, there was naturally a bit of faint hostility or vague innuendo in his words.
For example, you were born in the countryside, your status is not noble, and so on.
It's a pity that Ji Ziqi laughed at Yan Yan from beginning to end, as if he didn't understand the hints in their words, and as if an adult was watching a child's unreasonable troubles, he was tolerant and politely responded to them one by one.
On the other hand, Xiao Yu blushed a few times and wanted to refute, but Ji Ziqi stopped him with his eyes.
Later, when the ladies saw that they couldn't be angry with others at all, they felt sullen themselves.
I finally realized that people don't bother to argue with you at all, and don't even bother to argue with you. Isn't it embarrassing for you to sing a big show there by yourself?
After thinking about it, they all shut their mouths wisely.
After a meal, there is harmony.
As soon as he arrived in Jiang's mansion, his servants came to report, and Princess Zhangzhu in the palace sent a message, asking her to have a gathering in the palace tomorrow.
Princess Palm Pearl?Ji Ziqi frowned slightly. With their current identities and status, what is there to get together in such an embarrassing situation?
The Southern Qin matter is over, and Du Feng has gone to Tianshui in the North, so it is impossible to say anything to her, she will never give up.
It is enough to say this once or twice. If you say it a few more times, the people who say it will not be annoying, but the people who listen will be annoying.
However, Zhang Zhu is not such a boring person, could it be Xi Qiang Xi Mo Lie's business?
Ji Ziqi thought of that incomparably handsome man, and couldn't help worrying with Du Feng.
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Du Feng, who was living in Tianshui Beidi, felt happy and worried these few times.
Not long after the trebuchet arrived, in addition to asking the trainees to practice more to achieve the accuracy of archery and hit the opponent's trebuchet with one blow, they also took the initiative to launch a big attack on Xiqiang.
The Li country is rich, and the reason why the surrounding countries are eyeing it is because of this reason, trying to take a bite of this big piece of fat, and Xiqiang is no exception.
Therefore, the enemy country has always had more opportunities to launch an offensive, and the Li country mostly focuses on defense.
Same as the reason for not taking the initiative to attack Cang Yue, winning the battle and grabbing the territory will only increase the burden on one's own country.
In addition, the emperor of the Li Kingdom did not like war, so during his 20 years in office, his military strategy has focused on defense and supplemented by offense.
It's just that Cang Yue is a small country, and it's just a flea on its head, which can be crushed to death with a little force.
The current Xiqiang and Wuyi are different. One is a wolf and the other is a leopard. If you are not careful, you will be torn to pieces by the other party.
Du Feng's way of thinking in war is completely different from that of His Majesty the Emperor. If anyone dares to covet my country of Li, it will hit you so hard that you don't even dare to covet it.
Naturally, he would not wait until Xiqiang made a trebuchet and sent it to the battlefield to attack Tianshui actively, while Tianshui defended passively.
The trebuchet arrived, and the weapons gained the upper hand. After half a month of running-in, although the Tianshui army is now not as good as the long-famous Du's army, Wei's army and Yang's army, they still have their own style.
How could Du Feng miss such a good opportunity?
On the third day, he launched a full-scale attack.
This was a battle without any suspense. Because of the protection of the catapult, the Tianshui army went all the way to the base camp of the Xiqiang army unimpeded.
Liancheng, the general of Xiqiang, had to retreat [-] miles, and sent an emergency signal to the palace.
Everyone in the Tianshui army was red-eyed. In this battle, the Tianshui army had no more than a thousand casualties, while the Xiqiang army had nearly 2 dead and countless wounded.
If the high proportion of casualties between the enemy and ourselves is compared, it is unprecedented in the history of Li's war.
Everyone in the Tianshui army was in high spirits, and while Du Feng was in a happy mood, he couldn't help being terrified. No wonder there was such a big reaction when the trebuchet was manufactured in the Ministry of Industry!
This time it was because they seized the opportunity, but within half a month, Xiqiang's catapults would definitely be manufactured, and the number of casualties on both sides would be unpredictable.
The Xiqiang army is retreating [-] miles now, and it stands to reason that they should take advantage of the victory and pursue them until they return to their lair.
But the Tianshui army can't pursue it any longer, because the Food and Grass Administration's military supplies are running out.
If the supply of food and grass is not enough at that time, the Xiqiang counterattack vigorously, and the Tianshui army will be wiped out.
Recruits are constantly increasing, but the amount of food and grass has not changed. The Food and Grass Administration has sent two urgent letters to Beijing, but the journey is far away. I don't know if the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Households have received the letter, and how to deal with it after receiving it?
Du Feng was very worried. Tianshui now faced the vigorous counterattack of Xiqiang at any time, and faced the danger of running out of food.
He can try his best to resolve the former and minimize the damage, but he is really powerless in the latter.
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Same as last time, Ji Ziqi arrived at the Princess Palace after being led around eighteen turns.
Last time, although she didn't have the time or the mood to appreciate the Princess Palace of Zhangzhu, she could still feel its luxury and arrogance.
This time, it is obviously much more simple, with a kind of low-key that belongs to silence, but it has a special charm under careful scrutiny.
The bead curtain sounded, and a court lady proclaimed: "Princess Zhangzhu is here!"
Princess Zhangzhu in a gorgeous dress appeared in front of Ji Ziqi, she was still so dazzlingly beautiful.
With a straight and graceful neck, she exudes the majesty of a princess, but she seems to be less angry than she was in Nanqin, and has a somewhat lifeless taste.
"Minister Ji Xiaoxue pays homage to Princess Zhangzhu!" Ji Ziqi knelt down and kowtowed.
"Get up!" Zhangzhu's lazy voice seemed to be a little boring, "Give me a seat!"
"Thank you, princess!" Ji Ziqi stood up and sat on the small stool prepared for her by the maid.
"You guys go down first!" Zhang Zhu waved at the palace people.
"Yes, princess!" The palace servants all agreed.Then they filed out one by one without making any sound.
As expected of being specially trained by the imperial palace, it is really extraordinary, Ji Ziqi thought.
After the palace servant left, Zhang Zhu let out a long breath, and his waist, which was always straight, relaxed.
Ji Ziqi was a little dazed. Although we both had the same troubles, we didn't seem to be familiar enough to destroy our image in front of her.
Zhang Zhu didn't care about these things at all, maybe he was exhausted these days, and started complaining to Ji Ziqi: "Ziqi, I only know now that being a princess is so tiring!
After I came back from Nanqin, my mother kept me under strict supervision, and a bunch of people followed me wherever I went.
In the past, I thought it was an honor. I am the Pearl Palm Princess of the Li Kingdom, and I should have a large group of people supporting me to show my dignity.
But now, I just feel annoying and cumbersome!
I always think about the people of Southern Qin, Ergou in Nan'an looking for relatives, and the small room in the south. Although it is thrilling, it is free and easy!
I know my identity, I am a princess, I can't be so willful.
But this palace always makes me feel that it is like a huge birdcage, and I am just one of the most beautiful and proud birds.
Wearing the most gorgeous clothes, living in the most luxurious palace, like a delicate doll, year after year, day after day, living a monotonous and boring life!
I told my queen mother what I thought, and the queen mother said that I was too comfortable and lonely, and I just wanted to find some excitement, and asked me to find more noble ladies to come to the palace to chat.
I tried it, but those ladies only talk about jewelry, clothes, it's so boring that it drives me crazy!
So I'm really not because of the ease and mediocrity, I really like the free air outside, the fresh land, and the lively crowd!
Ziqi, I really envy you now!I envy your freedom and freedom! "
"Princess, like a person who drinks water, he knows whether he is warm or not!" Ji Ziqi said softly, "Folk girls also have their troubles."
After talking about the depression and annoyance in his heart, Zhangzhu felt that his energy had returned a lot.
After hearing Ji Ziqi's words, he couldn't help snorting softly through his nasal cavity, with a hint of coldness in his voice.
"So, what do you mean, like the queen mother, think that this princess is mediocre?"
Ji Ziqi smiled and said, "How could it be? Princess, in Ziqi's heart, you are not such a superficial person.
On the contrary, you have lofty aspirations in your heart, you have the people of the world, and you have the courage to take responsibility!
It's just that your status as a princess restricts your actions, so you're just a little impatient. "
Zhangzhu looked at her quietly, with a bright light in his eyes, and a captivating smile on his face, "I knew it, although you and I can't be confidants.
But in this world, if you say that the person who understands me best is you! "
"Princess is overrated, I am ashamed to be a daughter of the people!" Ji Ziqi said with a chuckle.
"This is not a compliment." Zhang Zhu curled his lips, and turned excitedly: "Listen to Brother Huang, what new system did you introduce in the Sorcerer Association, please tell me carefully!
And aren't you a first-class art student?How can he solve the problem of the first-class magician?When I was in Nanlin back then, I was a little curious, so hurry up and tell me one by one! "
At this time, Zhangzhu was like a curious little girl who wanted to listen to a story, her eyelashes fluttered, and her beautiful face was full of innocence and prayer, as well as longing and excitement.
Ji Ziqi's heart suddenly softened for a moment.
She explained the whole thing in detail, "Princess, Minnv just returned to the capital in mid-June, Grandpa Master Jiang made a request to Minnv, which frightened Minnv..."
(End of this chapter)
But the result was not ideal, because a certain battalion commander did not listen to orders and acted recklessly. Not only did he not give the opponent a head-on blow, but it made our soldiers' confidence drop.
However, this matter is not without benefits. Due to the defeat in that battle, the original Yang family army, Wei family army, Tianliang Du family army, Tianshui garrison, etc., all merged into the Tianshui army and began to gradually adjust.
After reading it, Ji Ziqi put it aside, thinking that it was really troublesome in ancient times. It took almost a month for this letter to come and go, and many things had already changed.
This time, after the destruction method of the trebuchet is sent over, it should be able to help him!
After putting aside the trebuchet matter, she read another letter, and just read a few sentences, she couldn't help giggling, "Qiqi, I'm very happy with the gift you sent me."
To be clear, is it the dagger, or the tube top, or both?
Ji Ziqi was secretly amused, and decided to automatically understand it as the latter.
"Everything is fine here for the time being, I just miss you very much, and everything that belongs to me in you."
Pooh!
"As you said, Xi Lie Mojue is very human, and there are probably quite a few of him in Beijing, so you have to be careful in everything.
Du Le must be by your side, if you need anything else, you can find Du An and Du Xi.
Du An is a well-educated man with a wide range of knowledge. He is calm, can make good decisions, and knows the situation in Beijing like the palm of his hand.
Du Xi was in charge of the big and small affairs of the Du Mansion, as well as the management of the three hundred secret guards. He looked friendly on the surface, but in fact he was shrewd and capable.
Du Le's martial arts skills are quite high, comparable to that of Ah Da Ah Er who is next to the eldest prince. He is a rare opponent in the Jianghu. As the leader of the three hundred hidden guards, he is the best at performing tasks!
The cooperation of these three people should not be underestimated. My father and I have been in the frontline army all year round, and all affairs in the rear are handled by these three people. They are called masters and servants, but they are actually staff.
If you need help with anything, you can find these three people. I have ordered them to help.
Wait for me to come back!Du Feng. "
Ji Ziqi curled his lips, thinking it was a love letter, but in the end he only missed you and waited for my return.
Wouldn't you say that you won't see each other in a day, such as after three autumns?
Ji Ziqi seriously thought about her reaction after reading it if Du Feng wrote these words, and couldn't help shivering.
Forget it, it's best now!
"Xiaoxue, are you asleep?" Jiang Ling's voice came from outside the door.
"Mother, I haven't slept yet." Ji Ziqi hurriedly put away the letter, not afraid of anything else, just the words "You belong to me" on the letter.
Although it is reserved, but Jiang Ling is someone who has experienced it, so she must know what it means when she sees it. If she sees it, Ji Ziqi still feels a little embarrassed.
"That mother came in." Jiang Ling said, opened the door and walked in.
"Mother, it's so late, what's the matter?" Ji Ziqi stood up and walked towards Jiang Ling, "Has Xiaoxing fallen asleep?"
"Fall asleep." Jiang Ling took her hand, walked to the bed and sat down, "Xiaoxue, mother wants to tell you something."
"Tell me, mother." Ji Ziqi said, "What's the matter?"
"It's about Aunt Yan, that is, about your grandmother." Jiang Ling caressed her hand and sighed: "After your grandmother moved out of Lin's residence, mother took Xiaoxing to visit her old man's house several times.
He was much worse than when he came last time.Mother guessed, probably it was your grandfather's business, which hurt her heart.
Being old and not in good health, I couldn't bear this blow.
Mother tried to persuade her twice, wanting her to move back to the Lin Mansion, but after she said a few words, she calmly turned her back.
Mother didn't expect that your grandmother is also such a proud person.
Although your second uncle and cousin also visit her from time to time, they can't always live there.
Mother is very worried about her health. She lives alone and only hires a few girls and women. If something happens, Mother is afraid that those people will not take good care of her.
Xiaoxue, do you have any way to persuade her to return to the Lin Mansion? "
"Mother, my grandmother can't forgive my grandfather, not because of what happened back then, but because he obviously didn't love her, but married her and ruined her life.
My daughter thinks that outsiders are not the parties involved in this relationship, so it is difficult to understand the feelings involved, and it is best not to get involved.
If Niang is worried about her, why not persuade her to move to Jiang's residence! "Ji Ziqi said.
"Move to live in Jiang's residence?" Jiang Ling was stunned for a moment, "This, will people gossip?"
Ji Ziqi said: "Mother, my grandmother has moved out for a long time, if those people want to gossip, I'm afraid they have already done so.
And my daughter thinks that we live our own lives and don't care what others say.
Grandmother and Grandmother Jiang have a good relationship, like sisters, and can be regarded as the grandfather's half daughter.
Here I come to live in Jiang's mansion, and I will be filial to my grandfather on behalf of Jiang's grandmother,
Secondly, let us do our best to be filial and filial to her elderly.
As for the matter of my grandfather, my grandpa has also taken it easy now, and sooner or later I will let my grandfather come to see us in Jiang's mansion.
The grandmother is in the Chiang mansion, and the grandfather is coming to the Jiang mansion. The two will meet sooner or later.
As for what will happen to the two of them in the future, we can only create opportunities, and the rest depends on their fate. "
After Jiang Ling listened, she nodded after thinking carefully, "Xiaoxue, my mother thinks it's feasible after you say that! Then let your grandmother and Xiaoyu share the garden.
Xiaoyu is quick-tempered and can coax people. If Mother usually brings Xiaoxing to talk with her, it will definitely make her old man happy. "
Ji Ziqi said: "Well. Now that grandma is alone, it is easier to think wildly. After coming to Jiang's mansion, don't let her be idle, let her take care of Xiaoyu and take care of Xiaoxing.
Once this person has something to do, he doesn't have time to think about it, so he will naturally open his mind.Maybe it won't be long before I let go of the obsession in my heart. "
"Xiaoxue is right! Mother will talk to your grandmother tomorrow, no matter what, she must let her move to Jiang's house first." Jiang Ling stood up after speaking, "Xiaoxue, it's night, you rest, mother I'm leaving."
His Majesty the Emperor announced the rectification plan of the Artisans Association to the world the next day.
There was a lot of discussion in the market, and many people secretly asked people in the association what happened.
The people inside were silent, kept silent, and came and went in a hurry, looking busy.
Of course I have to be busy, because the qualification exam is scheduled for September, and there are only two months left. Everyone is busy asking each other for advice and studying hard.
After all, it is the first exam after the implementation of the new system, and the eyes of the whole country will be on it.
If the time comes and you are downgraded, you will be ashamed.
The atmosphere in Wuya Hall is much better than before. It is no longer the students of their masters get together, but they start to communicate with students of other masters.
All this went smoothly, and Ji Ziqi felt relieved, so he asked Gu Fuzi for leave. Maybe the next period of time will be mainly in the household department, and the number of visits will be less.
Although Master Gu was reluctant to give up, he also understood the importance of it, so he nodded in agreement.
Because of the problem with the trebuchet, it took two days for Ji Ziqi to go to the household department.
Master Lin entered the palace, but met Cao Yunqing whom he had met for the first time after parting from Xiangxi.
I don't know if it's because we haven't seen each other for more than a month and it's midsummer. Ji Ziqi feels that Cao Yunqing has lost a lot of weight and looks haggard.
"My lord! Long time no see, how are you doing?" Ji Ziqi greeted him with a smile.
"Ziqi, long time no see." The moment Cao Yunqing saw Ji Ziqi again, his dim eyes suddenly shone, and he couldn't help showing a happy smile on his face.
"Come here today, but for the general account?"
"Yeah." Ji Ziqi nodded.
"Do you have an idea?" Cao Yunqing asked, and then seemed to feel that he had asked something that should not be asked, and laughed at himself, "Whether it is true or not, it is a secret for the time being, and it must not be announced to the public."
The two only spoke a few words, and both sides found that they seemed to have nothing to say.
Cao Yunqing smiled wryly in his heart, he is no longer the Inspector Cao of Tianliang Grain and Grass Department, and she is no longer Ji Wenshu, what common topics can they talk about now?
"My lord, Ziqi has to go to work first!" Ji Ziqi smiled at him and said.
"I still have something to do, so I'll take my leave first!" Cao Yunqing turned around and left after finishing speaking.
Looking at his slightly thin back, Ji Ziqi sighed inaudibly.
Gently pushing open the room where the ledger was kept, Ji Ziqi tiptoed in.
After carefully checking the table and the floor, she found that, as she expected, someone had entered this room.
On the ledger she was looking at, she placed half a hair, but the hair didn't move at all.
But in fact, that half of the hair is just a cover, the real mechanism is that there are some shallow and fine sideburns placed on the chair and around the table.
As long as someone walks around the table, the fine hair will be blown by the wind in the walking room and change positions.
On the first day she came to the household department, she made an agreement with Mr. Lin that if she was not there, no one would be allowed to enter this room temporarily, even the servants in charge of cleaning.
At this moment, the hair on the chair moved, and the hair on the table leg also moved, indicating that someone must have come in during the time she was not here.
It seems that Du Le should make an appointment with Du An and Du Xi tonight, first to find out about Qin Niang's progress, and second, to ask them to help check the officials in the household department.
At dusk, Duan Duxi arrived as scheduled.
After several people sat down, Du An said: "Ms. Qin has stayed in Linxianju for the past few days and never went out.
The spies who inquired about her relationship with the family members of the ministers in the DPRK and China did have some preliminary lists, but before there is evidence, I dare not speculate. Please forgive me, Miss Ji! "
Du Xi said: "Linxianju has always entertained the ministers and dignitaries of the court, and it is not surprising that there are some visits.
Therefore, it will take some time to find out whether the officials who interacted with her have problems themselves, or are they really just used by her to sniff out information.hehe! "
"Okay, I got it!" Ji Ziqi nodded and said, "I invite you two to come here today, because there is something I want to ask you for help."
Du An said: "Miss Ji, please tell me!"
"Presumably the two of you also know that I checked the general ledger at the household department recently. Although this matter has not been announced to the public, everyone who should know knows it, and it can be regarded as a publicity.
Because of this, the people behind the scenes did not dare to act rashly.However, the reluctance to move should only be temporary, because I haven't seen the problem with the ledger yet.
However, that person was obviously very impatient, and I had only been there a few times before someone began to monitor my progress.
When I left last time, I set up some small traps in the room. When I went today, I found that someone had come in. "
"Is there a ghost in the household department?" Du An said, "Is that what Miss Ji means?"
Ji Ziqi said: "Yes. The disaster relief fund is allocated by the household department. If there is no cooperation from the household department, it may be difficult to embezzle it.
So from the very beginning, I suspected that there was an insider in the household department, and this person should have a high official position.
It's just that I don't know anyone in the household department well except for my great-grandfather Mr. Lin and Mr. Cao Yunqing and Mr. Cao.
My ability alone is limited, and I can't find out who is the traitor, so I would like to ask the two of you to help me find out who is suspected in this household department. "
Du An said: "Miss Ji, I understand what you mean, the two of us will live up to our trust and try our best to find out the suspect."
In Jiang's mansion, Jiang Ling had already brought Fan Mingyan back with a stern expression.
The reason she used was, "Aunt Yan, you see, I have to do all the big and small affairs in this house by myself, I am really tired!
Although Xiaoxue is sensible, is she a woman who is content to be trapped in the back house?She is so busy and tired every day, and I can't bear to let her have a headache about family affairs.
Xiao Yu's girl became more and more mischievous as she got older, like a wild monkey, her grandfather Chun was pampering her, but she was so beautiful, I was really afraid that she would mess with someone she shouldn't have.
There is also Xiaofeng, being smart means being smart, but he is too smart, and he can't play with those kids of the same age.
To put it nicely, he is pure and kind, but to put it badly, he is stupid. Maybe one day he will still count the money for others after he sells it.
I'm really scared every day, for fear that one day he will be cheated away and he won't be able to come back!
There is also a younger Xiao Xing, although he is well-behaved, sensible and obedient, everyone loves him, but he is too young, so he has to stare at him all the time, and dare not relax for a moment, for fear that something will happen accidentally, and I will feel uneasy all my life .
My grandfather is also in poor health, and at such an old age, he may suffer from illness at any time.
Look at this family, young and old, I really can't see it by myself.
Thinking of Aunt Yan living so leisurely by herself, I am not happy.
Aunt Yan, you have to help me no matter what.
My mother has no brothers or sisters, only you are a good sister, if you don't help me, my mother will definitely not blame you.
But you are so leisurely now, it would be unreasonable not to help me. "
Fan Mingyan couldn't laugh or cry when she said it. The meaning behind the words was as if there was no servant in Jiang's mansion.
She knew in her heart that Jiang Ling was doing it for her own good, but as soon as she got married, if she really wanted to go back, she should go back to Fan's mansion. How could there be any reason to go to Jiang's mansion?
Seeing that she was silent, Jiang Ling continued: "Aunt Yan, I'm too embarrassed to ask you to help me for too long, how about a month first, how about a month?
How about you come back when Xiaoxue is almost busy with things at hand and has time to take care of the house? "
That child Xiaoxue, with her talent, how could she ever stop?Jiang Ling just wanted to find a reason for her to go to Jiang's residence.
Fan Mingyan looked at the small face with a similar expression to Jiang Ruoyi, the bug-like eyebrows tangled together when frowning, and the proud and small chin, and couldn't help but nodded slightly.
Jiang Ling didn't even give her time to repent, and immediately helped her pack two pieces of clothing, pulled her into the carriage, and returned to Jiang's residence.
When Ji Ziqi came back, Xiaoyu Xiaofeng had been acting coquettish and cute around Fan Mingyan for a long time, which made Fan Mingyan laugh non-stop, and seemed to be quite happy.
Jiang Ling observed for a while, and found that it was really like what Ji Ziqi said, a person who has something to do and someone chats with him will be more energetic.
"Grandmother, mother, Xiaoxue is back."
"Sister." "Eldest Sister." Xiaoyu and Xiaofeng said in unison.
The little star nestled in Fan Mingyan's arms opened her arms towards her, not to be outdone, "Sister, hug!"
"Xiaoxue, come, come to grandma." Fan Mingyan smiled and waved to her, "Let grandma take a good look at you."
Ji Ziqi walked over, squatted down obediently beside her, and let her gently stroke his face with her hands.
"I haven't seen you for more than half a month, and Xiaoxue has lost weight. Your mother must not have taken good care of her!" Fan Mingyan said with a bit of distress, "Let grandma take good care of you during this period,
Before you get married, I will raise you fat and white! "
Fat in vain?Is that to raise her as a pig?Will Du Feng still recognize him when he comes back?
Ji Ziqi made a grimace in his heart, smiled and said coquettishly: "Grandmother, Xiaoxue depends on you. There are so many children, and Auntie is too busy for her alone."
"Grandmother, Xiao Yu wants it too!" Xiao Yu said softly, "You can't be partial to my sister. Mother already favors her, so you have to favor me!"
"Okay, okay, we all have a share! How can we miss Xiaoyu?" Fan Mingyan laughed happily.
Xiao Xing, who still didn't quite understand the situation, booed, "I want it, I want it!"
Jiang Ling pretended to be sad and said from the side: "Aunt Yan, you have stolen my limelight when you come here, and one or two of them don't even want their mothers, so they stick to you.
That’s okay, I’ll be happy and relaxed in the future. "
Fan Mingyan was amused by this family, and most of his depression dissipated. Before dinner, he suddenly remembered something and said:
"Ah Ling, a few days ago, your second uncle Mingyi asked someone to send a message to Aunt Yan, asking Aunt Yan to take your family to Fan's residence for a reunion when she is free.
Since you recognize the Lin family, you are considered the grandsons of Aunt Yan's family, the Fan family. Before, your second uncle didn't want to meet you because he loved Aunt Yan.
Now that it's been so long, Xu Shi sees that Aunt Yan really accepts you, so she wants to get together with relatives to recognize you.
When you are free, Aunt Yan will take you back to Fan Mansion. "
"I'm free anytime!" Jiang Ling looked at Ji Ziqi, "It's mainly about Xiaoxue's time."
"Grandmother, mother, Xiaoxue is quite free now, if there is something to do, just let me know in advance." Ji Ziqi said:
"How about we go there after two days of light rain and wind?"
Because Ji's family was going to visit, Fan Tong also asked for leave that day to stay at home.
Fan's mansion is very low-key, but judging from its passing layout, it can be seen that it is the kind of well-established family with a long history of family education.
Fan Mingyan has an elder brother and a younger brother. His elder brother died of illness a few years ago, and now the second master in Fan's house, that is, her younger brother Fan Mingyi, is in charge.
Fan Mingyi is the left servant of the household department. Because of his in-law relationship with the Lin family, he is a person with real power in the household department besides Mr. Lin.
Even in front of His Majesty the emperor, he can say a few words, and he is recognized as the best candidate for the future Minister of the Household Department.
Fan Mingyi was born somewhat similar to Fan Mingyan, at the age of 45, elegant and handsome, with the air of a cultivator, far away from the secular image of people in the household department who deal with money all day long.
Jiang Ling took Ji Ziqi's four siblings to meet the elders one by one.
When he arrived in front of Fan Tong, Ji Ziqi yelled generously: "Little cousin!"
She was fine, but Fan Tong blushed, a little embarrassed.
Previously, because he was worthless for his aunt, he made it clear that he had to draw a clear line with Ji Ziqi, but now that his father said he would admit it back, he had no right to object, so he could only accept it, which made him a little embarrassed.
On the contrary, Ji Ziqi has a little more affection for Fan Tong.
The family background of the Fan family is not bad at first glance. As a young master of a great family, he could get a good job by relying on the family's protection.
However, he voluntarily went to the Artisan Association as a servant, working as a servant, just to study and prove his ability with his own efforts.
This kind of heart is really rare!
Fan Mingyi smiled and said: "Tong'er and Xiaoxue are both in the Sorcerer's Association, but it's a pity that Tong'er's skills are average, so he couldn't meet his master, so he had to go in and become a servant.
On the other hand, Xiaoxue, as a woman and at such a young age, her ability to perform spells is beyond measure, this talent is not bad!
If you have free time in the future, you can teach your little cousin more!Although his aptitude is mediocre, he has a clear heart and a solid personality. If someone is willing to teach him, he will definitely study hard. "
Fan Tong said with some embarrassment: "Father!"
If it is said that his current status is replaced by someone else, he will be ashamed to death.
As an elder, but he is a servant outside, if he has a bad heart, he must go back home.
Fortunately, Fan Tong only wanted to seek a way out for his studies, as long as the two of them rarely met, it would be fine.
It's just that he felt a little uncomfortable after being exposed so clearly by his father.
The identities and status of the two are opposite, somewhat uncomfortable, Ji Ziqi didn't know how to answer this question, so he could only say: "Xiaoxue would like to obey my uncle's orders!"
"By the way, how is your check of the general ledger at the household department going?" Fan Ming said meaningfully: "Because my grandfather didn't recognize you before, it's not easy to go over and disturb you.
If there is any problem in the process of checking the general ledger, you can come to discuss with my uncle at any time, and my uncle is very familiar with those accounts. "
"Thank you, uncle! It should be Xiaoxue who will visit you." Ji Ziqi said, "I will go to the Ministry of Household Affairs in two days. Xiaoxue will definitely visit you first!"
Fan Mingyi smiled and said: "Haha, good, good! Today's family banquet, business matters should be left to the household department!"
Seeing that the conversation was almost over, Fan Mingyan said: "Come on, Xiaoxue, grandma will take you to the women's side to talk about our women's house.
As for these men, let them chat about business by themselves! "
Fan Ming's opinion was robbed by his own sister, so he had no choice but to touch his nose.
Fan Mingyan's brothers and sisters are good-looking, and all the younger generations are also handsome and pretty.
It's a pity that when Ji Ziqi's four siblings went there, they forcibly suppressed everyone's limelight.
In terms of appearance, he is not half as good as Xiao Yu, in terms of talents, he is less than one-tenth of Ji Ziqi, in terms of intelligence, he is not as good as Xiao Feng, and in terms of cuteness, he is not as good as the familiar Xiao Xing.
The ladies and young masters in Fan's house were greatly shocked.
Originally, no matter in terms of appearance or talent, these young ladies and young masters were not inferior to anyone in the capital.
Unexpectedly, the relatives killed halfway overwhelmed them by a large margin.
Ji Ziqi calmly faced everyone's envious or jealous eyes, and remained calm.
Now it was Fan Tong's turn to look at her with admiration.
One must know that there are several nieces in Fan's residence, who have always relied on their beauty, a little arrogant and willful.
Now facing Ji Ziqi and Xiao Yu, who surpassed them both in beauty and talent, there was naturally a bit of faint hostility or vague innuendo in his words.
For example, you were born in the countryside, your status is not noble, and so on.
It's a pity that Ji Ziqi laughed at Yan Yan from beginning to end, as if he didn't understand the hints in their words, and as if an adult was watching a child's unreasonable troubles, he was tolerant and politely responded to them one by one.
On the other hand, Xiao Yu blushed a few times and wanted to refute, but Ji Ziqi stopped him with his eyes.
Later, when the ladies saw that they couldn't be angry with others at all, they felt sullen themselves.
I finally realized that people don't bother to argue with you at all, and don't even bother to argue with you. Isn't it embarrassing for you to sing a big show there by yourself?
After thinking about it, they all shut their mouths wisely.
After a meal, there is harmony.
As soon as he arrived in Jiang's mansion, his servants came to report, and Princess Zhangzhu in the palace sent a message, asking her to have a gathering in the palace tomorrow.
Princess Palm Pearl?Ji Ziqi frowned slightly. With their current identities and status, what is there to get together in such an embarrassing situation?
The Southern Qin matter is over, and Du Feng has gone to Tianshui in the North, so it is impossible to say anything to her, she will never give up.
It is enough to say this once or twice. If you say it a few more times, the people who say it will not be annoying, but the people who listen will be annoying.
However, Zhang Zhu is not such a boring person, could it be Xi Qiang Xi Mo Lie's business?
Ji Ziqi thought of that incomparably handsome man, and couldn't help worrying with Du Feng.
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Du Feng, who was living in Tianshui Beidi, felt happy and worried these few times.
Not long after the trebuchet arrived, in addition to asking the trainees to practice more to achieve the accuracy of archery and hit the opponent's trebuchet with one blow, they also took the initiative to launch a big attack on Xiqiang.
The Li country is rich, and the reason why the surrounding countries are eyeing it is because of this reason, trying to take a bite of this big piece of fat, and Xiqiang is no exception.
Therefore, the enemy country has always had more opportunities to launch an offensive, and the Li country mostly focuses on defense.
Same as the reason for not taking the initiative to attack Cang Yue, winning the battle and grabbing the territory will only increase the burden on one's own country.
In addition, the emperor of the Li Kingdom did not like war, so during his 20 years in office, his military strategy has focused on defense and supplemented by offense.
It's just that Cang Yue is a small country, and it's just a flea on its head, which can be crushed to death with a little force.
The current Xiqiang and Wuyi are different. One is a wolf and the other is a leopard. If you are not careful, you will be torn to pieces by the other party.
Du Feng's way of thinking in war is completely different from that of His Majesty the Emperor. If anyone dares to covet my country of Li, it will hit you so hard that you don't even dare to covet it.
Naturally, he would not wait until Xiqiang made a trebuchet and sent it to the battlefield to attack Tianshui actively, while Tianshui defended passively.
The trebuchet arrived, and the weapons gained the upper hand. After half a month of running-in, although the Tianshui army is now not as good as the long-famous Du's army, Wei's army and Yang's army, they still have their own style.
How could Du Feng miss such a good opportunity?
On the third day, he launched a full-scale attack.
This was a battle without any suspense. Because of the protection of the catapult, the Tianshui army went all the way to the base camp of the Xiqiang army unimpeded.
Liancheng, the general of Xiqiang, had to retreat [-] miles, and sent an emergency signal to the palace.
Everyone in the Tianshui army was red-eyed. In this battle, the Tianshui army had no more than a thousand casualties, while the Xiqiang army had nearly 2 dead and countless wounded.
If the high proportion of casualties between the enemy and ourselves is compared, it is unprecedented in the history of Li's war.
Everyone in the Tianshui army was in high spirits, and while Du Feng was in a happy mood, he couldn't help being terrified. No wonder there was such a big reaction when the trebuchet was manufactured in the Ministry of Industry!
This time it was because they seized the opportunity, but within half a month, Xiqiang's catapults would definitely be manufactured, and the number of casualties on both sides would be unpredictable.
The Xiqiang army is retreating [-] miles now, and it stands to reason that they should take advantage of the victory and pursue them until they return to their lair.
But the Tianshui army can't pursue it any longer, because the Food and Grass Administration's military supplies are running out.
If the supply of food and grass is not enough at that time, the Xiqiang counterattack vigorously, and the Tianshui army will be wiped out.
Recruits are constantly increasing, but the amount of food and grass has not changed. The Food and Grass Administration has sent two urgent letters to Beijing, but the journey is far away. I don't know if the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Households have received the letter, and how to deal with it after receiving it?
Du Feng was very worried. Tianshui now faced the vigorous counterattack of Xiqiang at any time, and faced the danger of running out of food.
He can try his best to resolve the former and minimize the damage, but he is really powerless in the latter.
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Same as last time, Ji Ziqi arrived at the Princess Palace after being led around eighteen turns.
Last time, although she didn't have the time or the mood to appreciate the Princess Palace of Zhangzhu, she could still feel its luxury and arrogance.
This time, it is obviously much more simple, with a kind of low-key that belongs to silence, but it has a special charm under careful scrutiny.
The bead curtain sounded, and a court lady proclaimed: "Princess Zhangzhu is here!"
Princess Zhangzhu in a gorgeous dress appeared in front of Ji Ziqi, she was still so dazzlingly beautiful.
With a straight and graceful neck, she exudes the majesty of a princess, but she seems to be less angry than she was in Nanqin, and has a somewhat lifeless taste.
"Minister Ji Xiaoxue pays homage to Princess Zhangzhu!" Ji Ziqi knelt down and kowtowed.
"Get up!" Zhangzhu's lazy voice seemed to be a little boring, "Give me a seat!"
"Thank you, princess!" Ji Ziqi stood up and sat on the small stool prepared for her by the maid.
"You guys go down first!" Zhang Zhu waved at the palace people.
"Yes, princess!" The palace servants all agreed.Then they filed out one by one without making any sound.
As expected of being specially trained by the imperial palace, it is really extraordinary, Ji Ziqi thought.
After the palace servant left, Zhang Zhu let out a long breath, and his waist, which was always straight, relaxed.
Ji Ziqi was a little dazed. Although we both had the same troubles, we didn't seem to be familiar enough to destroy our image in front of her.
Zhang Zhu didn't care about these things at all, maybe he was exhausted these days, and started complaining to Ji Ziqi: "Ziqi, I only know now that being a princess is so tiring!
After I came back from Nanqin, my mother kept me under strict supervision, and a bunch of people followed me wherever I went.
In the past, I thought it was an honor. I am the Pearl Palm Princess of the Li Kingdom, and I should have a large group of people supporting me to show my dignity.
But now, I just feel annoying and cumbersome!
I always think about the people of Southern Qin, Ergou in Nan'an looking for relatives, and the small room in the south. Although it is thrilling, it is free and easy!
I know my identity, I am a princess, I can't be so willful.
But this palace always makes me feel that it is like a huge birdcage, and I am just one of the most beautiful and proud birds.
Wearing the most gorgeous clothes, living in the most luxurious palace, like a delicate doll, year after year, day after day, living a monotonous and boring life!
I told my queen mother what I thought, and the queen mother said that I was too comfortable and lonely, and I just wanted to find some excitement, and asked me to find more noble ladies to come to the palace to chat.
I tried it, but those ladies only talk about jewelry, clothes, it's so boring that it drives me crazy!
So I'm really not because of the ease and mediocrity, I really like the free air outside, the fresh land, and the lively crowd!
Ziqi, I really envy you now!I envy your freedom and freedom! "
"Princess, like a person who drinks water, he knows whether he is warm or not!" Ji Ziqi said softly, "Folk girls also have their troubles."
After talking about the depression and annoyance in his heart, Zhangzhu felt that his energy had returned a lot.
After hearing Ji Ziqi's words, he couldn't help snorting softly through his nasal cavity, with a hint of coldness in his voice.
"So, what do you mean, like the queen mother, think that this princess is mediocre?"
Ji Ziqi smiled and said, "How could it be? Princess, in Ziqi's heart, you are not such a superficial person.
On the contrary, you have lofty aspirations in your heart, you have the people of the world, and you have the courage to take responsibility!
It's just that your status as a princess restricts your actions, so you're just a little impatient. "
Zhangzhu looked at her quietly, with a bright light in his eyes, and a captivating smile on his face, "I knew it, although you and I can't be confidants.
But in this world, if you say that the person who understands me best is you! "
"Princess is overrated, I am ashamed to be a daughter of the people!" Ji Ziqi said with a chuckle.
"This is not a compliment." Zhang Zhu curled his lips, and turned excitedly: "Listen to Brother Huang, what new system did you introduce in the Sorcerer Association, please tell me carefully!
And aren't you a first-class art student?How can he solve the problem of the first-class magician?When I was in Nanlin back then, I was a little curious, so hurry up and tell me one by one! "
At this time, Zhangzhu was like a curious little girl who wanted to listen to a story, her eyelashes fluttered, and her beautiful face was full of innocence and prayer, as well as longing and excitement.
Ji Ziqi's heart suddenly softened for a moment.
She explained the whole thing in detail, "Princess, Minnv just returned to the capital in mid-June, Grandpa Master Jiang made a request to Minnv, which frightened Minnv..."
(End of this chapter)
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