At this time, the imperial envoy Hu Yun, who was accompanied by a large group of people, finally arrived at Yuquan City, the capital of Mozhou.

Wu Guan personally led people to greet him and took Hu Yun to the prefecture.

Although Hu Yun was only the Minister of Honglu Temple, a fourth-rank official, he had the status of an imperial envoy. In addition, although Hu Yun was cautious and did not belong to any party in the court, he was rumored to be the emperor's confidant.

From the fact that Emperor Chen Li sent Hu Yun to redeem people this time, it can be seen that the rumors were not groundless.

After settling the entourage, the two sat down as host and guest.

Hu Yun smiled kindly at Wu Guan: "Governor Wu, I really trouble you this time, and you even went out of the city to welcome us."

Wu Guan smiled bitterly and said: "What are you talking about, Lord Hu? It is my job to welcome the imperial envoy, but once this is over, my job as governor will be over."

After the two of them exchanged pleasantries for a while, Hu Yun went straight to the point and said: "This time I came to Mozhou, the most important thing is to ensure that King Qing is redeemed safely, but I don't know much about the Qin army. I wonder if Governor Wu can tell me a thing or two?"

Wu Guan said with a gloomy face: "The Qin army suddenly rose from Daqu County and took over a prefecture. They have many capable ministers and generals, and their soldiers are extremely elite. It is not like an ordinary civilian uprising at all. I sent countless people to investigate, but there is nothing unusual about Li Yichen's background, which makes me puzzled."

Hu Yun nodded in agreement and said: "The officials in the court, including Your Majesty, believe that there is no simple reason behind the Qin army, and there are deep secrets hidden."

The two discussed for a while, but they were also confused.

Wu Guan said at the right time: "Now that Lord Hu has arrived in Yuquan City, should we start discussing the redemption of King Qing? Let's discuss the transaction location first, and then send a messenger to Daqu County to deliver a letter to the Qin army."

Hu Yun said calmly: "As for the transaction location, I have already done some research on the way. There is a place called Luofengyuan between Anshan Prefecture and Yuquan City. The terrain is open and flat. If we trade there, we don't have to worry about the other party playing any tricks."

Wu Guan frowned: "The Qin cavalry is very powerful. If the other party has any bad intentions in the transaction at Luofengyuan, it will not only be difficult to bring back King Qing, but also difficult for us to get away."

Hu Yun waved his hand and said: "It doesn't matter, I have notified Xia in advance. State, Lizhou Military Governor, the two states will each send 50,000 elite soldiers, a total of 100,000 people to intimidate the other party during the transaction, I believe there will be no accidents. "

Although Wu Guan had some complaints in his heart, he couldn't say anything more, so he nodded and said: "Since Lord Hu has arranged everything, I will arrange someone to send the letter."

Hu Yun waved his hand and said: "No need, I heard that the leader of the Qin army, Li Yichen, is just a young man who has not yet reached the age of twenty, and I also want to understand his style. Let me go in person to discuss the transaction with Li Yichen. "

Wu Guan was immediately shocked. Could it be that Hu Yun had a problem with his brain? He went to discuss it in person. By then, I am afraid that even he himself would fall into Daqu County.

Wu Guan hurriedly stopped him and said, "Sir Hu, you can't do that. The Qin army is extremely violent and cruel, and has a lot of malice towards the court. Sir Hu, if you go there, it will be like a sheep walking into a tiger's mouth."

Hu Yun said firmly, "Governor Wu, there is no need to say more. Your Majesty has already said that I will make all the decisions when I come here. I know what I am doing."

Seeing that he couldn't stop Hu Yun, Wu Guan had to say, "Since Sir Hu insists on going his own way, please wait for a day. I will mobilize the troops in the city to escort Sir Hu so that we can take care of him."

Wu Guan was not so kind. The reason why he sent troops to protect Hu Yun was that he was afraid of taking the blame. If something happened, he could shirk responsibility. He had persuaded and protected Hu Yun, so what could he find fault with?

Hu Yun hesitated for a moment and stood up: "No need to send someone to protect me, and don't waste time. I just need to take two close followers and rush all the way to Daqu."

Half an hour later, Hu Yun took two close followers, three people and three fast horses, and headed for Daqu County.

After Hu Yun left, Wu Guan spitted and muttered: "It's really a dog biting Lu Dongbin, who doesn't know the good heart, and good words can't persuade the damned ghost. I have seen stupid people, but I haven't seen such a stupid one, rushing to die."

On the afternoon of the day when Hu Yun arrived in Yuquan City, Li Yichen received the news sent back by Jinyiwei. Now Jinyiwei has also started to raise pigeons, and the efficiency of transmitting intelligence is several times faster than before.

A few days later

, Hu Yun arrived at Daqu County. The three of them were dressed in casual clothes and entered the city smoothly.

After entering the city, Hu Yun was not in a hurry to find Li Yichen. Instead, he wandered around Daqu County leisurely, buying snacks from roadside stalls from time to time and talking to the people in a friendly manner.

Hu Yun was very courageous, which made the two followers around him suffer. Since entering Daqu County, the legs of the two followers have been shaking. You know, this is the rebel's lair. If someone knows the information of them, they will lose their lives.

Hu Yun had just finished talking with the man selling steamed buns at the stall. He turned around and looked at the two followers, saying helplessly, "You two look flustered and your legs are shaking. You look like thieves. You were fine before, but you two are doing this. You will be arrested as spies soon."

The two followers looked around and saw that the people around them were looking at them suspiciously. You are strangers, but you are acting guilty and sly. How can you not arouse suspicion?

Hu Yun sighed and said, "Leave the package to me. You two should go back to Yuquan City now."

The two shook their heads hurriedly. If they left Hu Yun here, if something happened, their lives would be the least of their worries, and even their families would be implicated.

"Go back and tell Governor Wu that I sent you two back for something important. He won't blame you. Go."

The two looked at each other, apologized to Hu Yun as if they had been pardoned, and rode out of the city directly.

After the two left, Hu Yun became more and more relaxed, wandering around the city, and stayed in the inn when it was getting dark.

It seemed that he had forgotten about meeting Li Yichen.

The next day, Hu Yun, who got up early, was still walking around the city leisurely, and even greeted some people very familiarly.

In the conversation with the people, he learned that the Qin army also planted the so-called new grain sorghum. Hu Yun also went to the fields to take a look. It was not until the afternoon that he slowly came to the county government to show his identity.

After receiving the report from his subordinates, Yan Bo did not dare to delay, and hurriedly invited Hu Yun to sit in the reception room for a while, and then immediately ordered someone to notify Li Yichen.

The first thing Li Yichen saw when he walked into the reception room was Hu Yun, who was about thirty years old, with a fair and handsome face and a tuft of goatee. He looked calm as he sipped tea and ate snacks, and did not seem to be in a hurry at all.

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