From Fengjie, take a boat along the Dajiang River (Note 1) all the way west to Wanxian.

Although Wanxian County is under the jurisdiction of Kuizhou Prefecture, it can also be regarded as the gateway to Chongqing because it is very close to Chongqing Prefecture.

Now the entire Chongqing Prefecture is still under the rule of the Qing army, and Wanxian, a key place, is also swaying.

A while ago, his surname was Qing, and after a while, he changed his surname to Ming.

The city head changes the king's flag, which is normal in troubled times.

No, before the Ming army arrived in Wanxian, the wealthy families in the city prepared food and wine to welcome the arrival of Wang Shi.

Zhu Youlang knew that this was due to the loss of the prestige of the imperial court.

If it was in the Wanli Dynasty, even in the early years of Chongzhen, these local wealthy families would not dare to challenge the authority of the imperial court like this.

Zhu Youlang glanced at it and found that the person kneeling at the top was a middle-aged man in his forties, who walked closer and said in a deep voice: "What's your name?" ”

"Ah, Your Majesty, the grass people are the patriarch of the He family, He Alcohol, and it is fortunate to see His Majesty's Tianyan Sansheng."

This He Yu glanced up at Zhu Youlang and quickly buried his head like an ostrich.

"You're in charge of the city now?"

Zhu Youlang asked.

"The grass people don't dare, the grass people are afraid..."

He Alcohol said continuously.

"You can answer whatever Your Majesty asks you, where there is so much nonsense."

Han Miao, the attendant, said with some anger.

These dirt buns are too unruly, and they can't even figure out what to say and what not to say in front of the emperor.

"Ah, the grass people know, the grass people know."

He Ol was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat, and kowtowed again and again to ask for sin.

Seeing him in such a posture, Zhu Youlang couldn't help but feel a little disgusted in his heart.

But the person in front of him seems to be the person in the city now, and Zhu Youlang still has a place to use him.

"Let me ask you, how many soldiers and how many people are there in this ten thousand counties now?"

"Ah, if you go back to Your Majesty, there are no more soldiers in the city except for five hundred regiments to train soldiers, and as for the people, there are more than 3,000 people in total."

He Mellow said like a treasure.

"Only three thousand?"

In Zhu Youlang's impression, Wanxian is a first-class county, and there are only 3,000 people?

"Your Majesty, in recent years, there have been continuous wars in Wanxian, and many people have moved away with their families. Those who stayed were either too big to move away, or the old and weak women and children couldn't walk. It's good to have 3,000 people. ”

Zhu Youlang frowned when he heard this.

A good big county has been made into what it is today, I really don't know whose pot it is.

"Your Majesty, the grass people have already prepared food, if Your Majesty doesn't dislike it, you might as well use some. Oh, the palace has also been cleaned up, your majesty..."

He Yu saw that Zhu Youlang and his party were in a hurry, and he must be in a hurry to march, so he took advantage of the situation and said.

Not to mention, Zhu Youlang is really a little hungry.

If it gets dark today, you can just settle down in Wanxian and set off on the march early tomorrow morning.

"Spread my will to stay in Wanxian for one day."

"Your Majesty is wise."

He Yu was overjoyed and hurriedly sent a sycophant.

Zhu Youlang didn't care much about his compliments, and walked towards the city with a flick of his robe sleeves.

Wen Anzhi, Li Dingguo and others followed.

However, when Zhu Youlang entered the city, he was surprised to find that the city gates had been damaged to varying degrees. It is not ordinarily difficult to defend such a city.

No wonder there are no decent soldiers willing to be stationed here.

After all, even if you are stationed here, if the enemy army comes to attack, there is a high probability that it will not be able to hold it.

Rather than wasting troops on this, it is better to capture some outlying forts.

Wanxian is not big, with only two main streets. Together, these two streets form a cross.

The so-called palace is just a private residence temporarily vacated by He Yu.

Although it is far from being compared with the real palace, the house of Sanjin can still support the scene to some extent.

Zhu Youlang didn't want to be too harsh on the conditions, after all, the army was out on the march, and it was already very good that he didn't live in a tent.

However, it was said that a cadre of Jinyi guards searched the He family's house inside and out, and confirmed that there were no assassins hidden in it, so they dared to report to Zhu Youlang.

Zhu Youlang was also a little tired, and ordered someone to fetch hot water and prepare to soak in a bucket bath to relieve fatigue.

Soon the hot water was ready, Zhu Youlang retreated from the left and right clothes, tried the water temperature and jumped into the bucket.

"Shhh

The water is so hot.

Zhu Youlang grinned hotly, and it took a long time to get used to the temperature.

He closed his eyes and lay on his back on the barrel, enjoying it for a rare time.

Because Zhu Youlang has been pampered all the year round, his body is very delicate, and his whole body is about to fall apart after a rapid march.

A hot bath helps relieve fatigue, but it's what he needs most right now.

It's a pity that Zhu Youlang didn't enjoy it for long, and he heard Han Miao report outside the house: "Your Majesty, the King of Jin asks to see you." ”

Zhu Youlang wanted to roll his eyes, this King of Jin didn't come sooner or later, but he came at this time, it was really embarrassing.

"Ahem, call King Jin and so on, I'll change my clothes here."

Although he has all the memories of Zhu Youlang, he is still not used to letting others bathe and dress him for him.

Even if these people who serve him are palace maids and chamberlains.

Zhu Youlang jumped out of the barrel, skillfully wiped his body, and then changed into a new set of middle clothes.

Well, do it yourself.

Evil feudalism.

Thinking of some big girls who are like flowers and jade, but they have to serve a strange man in the palace for the rest of their lives, Zhu Youlang is heartbroken.

The key is that these girls may not be favored by the king for the rest of their lives, and the investment and return are completely disproportionate!

Soon Zhu Youlang changed into a plain robe, pushed the door and walked out.

"Your Majesty, King Jin is already waiting outside."

"Hmm."

Zhu Youlang responded, adjusted his demeanor and ordered: "King Xuanjin will come to see you." ”

Han Miao hurriedly trotted all the way to the moon gate, and said with a smile: "His Royal Highness the King of Jin, Your Majesty has announced that you have come to see you." ”

Li Dingguo hugged Han Miao and said, "Thank you Gonggong Han." ”

He walked into the courtyard with square steps, and saw that the Son of Heaven was next to the locust tree, so he walked quickly to the front and saluted: "Minister Li Dingguo sees Your Majesty." ”

He only glanced at it, and found that the Son of Heaven even had water droplets on his bun, which was obviously just bathed.

Is there something unfortunate about him coming?

But the stakes are so high that he can't delay for a moment.

I believe Your Majesty should be able to understand, right?

"King Jin saw him late at night, what happened?"

Zhu Youlang asked very kindly.

"Your Majesty, it is the thief He Yu, he openly welcomed His Majesty into the city, but secretly sent someone to send a letter to Chongqing. Now the messenger has been intercepted by the minister! ”

The news brought by Li Dingguo can be described as exciting, and Zhu Youlang couldn't help but be taken aback.

He Yu looks kind-hearted, but he never thought that he was a two-faced person.

If Li Dingguo hadn't been vigilant, he would have really let him get through.

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Note 1: That's the name, I didn't make it up.