The words did not fall, but I could hear the horn whimpering of "woo--- woo" next to my ears, and then, the smoke and dust billowed behind the team of "Zhang Daya", thousands of war horses neighed, and immediately everyone wrapped red scarves on their heads, their armor was distinct, and their swords and guns were dazzling, and more than 1,000 people and horses did not say a word, and they surrounded the more than 200 people of "Zhang Daya" in an orderly manner.

Seeing this formation, "Zhang Daya" instantly turned blue, and put down the mace he had just raised. The "second master" no longer shouted, like a rooster that was crowing but was suddenly choked by someone, shrunk his neck and lowered his head into the crowd.

Guan Yu smiled coldly on the horse, and asked sincerely, "Boss Zhang, why don't you do it?" ”

"Zhang Daya" seemed to have suddenly changed a person, his face was full of bright spring and harmless smiles, and he politely arched his hand and said: "Misunderstanding, misunderstanding!" The water washed the Dragon King Temple, my own brother, I have something to say! We have never had the intention of doing it, whoever moves that mind, the sky thunders and splits, and it is not good to die! ”

Guan Yu didn't delve into it, nodded and smiled: "Since this is the case, you and I will say goodbye, I want someone to find our leader Liu." By the way, if you are interested, you can come to me at any time to learn martial arts, whether it is a heads-up or a group fight, you can choose! ”。 After that, he swaggered with a dozen personal soldiers, escorted a group of "prisoners", passed through the ranks of "Zhang Daya", and left.

On the way back to the camp, Guan Yu squeezed his eyes at Cui Dakui: "Fortunately, you came in time, otherwise we would really suffer!" Commander Cui smiled and said, "Even if we come a little later, they will be the ones who will suffer!" ”。

Back at the camp, Guan Yu ordered the brothers to go back to rest, and only took a few personal soldiers to escort a string of "prisoners" to the Chinese army's big tent. Liu Qian and Shi Tiangong happened to be in the tent, and Guan Yu told the ins and outs of the matter one by one. Liu Qian waved his hand and ordered those people to be escorted down first, and then paced around the tent with his hands behind his back with a little melancholy, exchanging glances with the military advisor from time to time.

Shi Tiangong also frowned in embarrassment, and said to Guan Yu: "Sixth brother, you have a problem for me and my eldest brother again. If it is his own brother, grit his teeth and kill a few to set up rules to set an example. But these people can't be killed ------ can't let --- released."

Guan Yu smiled slightly and said, "I hope the two elder brothers will bother with how to deal with it, the younger brother is just acting according to the rules set by the elder brothers." The two elder brothers discussed slowly, and the younger brother retired. ”

Looking at Guan Yu's departing back, Liu Qian frowned and said to the military advisor with a wry smile: "This kid ---- throwing me a hot potato!" ”。

Shi Tiangong looked up at the sky, and sighed helplessly: "No matter how hot it is, we have to take it as a brother!" ”。

In the back garden of a deep mansion in the southwest of Pingzhou City, a woman with a delicate face is looking out from the railing. After a moment's sigh, he turned to his mother and said, "Boss Dazai's birthday, my father is his protégé, it's better to go by myself, why did you pull us along?" The smoke and miasma disturb the purity. Mrs. Li said angrily: "Silly girl, you are not young anymore, your father wants you to go back to the capital to see the world!" Besides, I haven't seen your grandfather and grandmother for a few years, but you don't want them? You count you as young and have no conscience, and your mother still misses them! ”。

Li Shiqing is twenty-eight years old, tall, well-proportioned, and shows the gentleness and dignity of everyone's ladies in his gestures. Mrs. Li's boudoir is named Wang Xin'an, except for returning to Beijing in front of her parents, almost no one has ever called this name. When I heard my mother mention my grandfather, I thought of the old man with a white beard, although he was a high-ranking official in the court, he often joked with himself like a child at home, and he was even more fond of himself. I couldn't help but smile, and two small dimples appeared on my pink cheeks.

"Well, it's okay, it's been a long time since I've pulled my grandfather's beard! Hehe. ”

When Mrs. Li heard this, she said, "Don't mess around with your grandfather like you did when you were a child!" Be virtuous and reasonable, and behave moderately. Did your mother teach you? ”

Li Shiqing grimaced at the window, stuck out her little tongue, and didn't dare to squeak.

There was the sound of footsteps on the stairs, and the maid Pei Zhu hurriedly greeted him, and when she saw the person who came, she knelt down and saluted, and whispered, "The master is back." ”

Li Hongchang waved his hand and walked straight to his wife. Mrs. Li hurriedly got up and greeted her daughter with her. Seeing his daughter, a slight smile appeared on Li Hongchang's gloomy face, nodded, and said to his wife, "Have you packed up everything?" ”

"The lord commanded, basically clean up." Mrs. Li said and glanced up at her husband, and then asked, "My lord's face is not good today, but what are your worries?" ”。

Li Hongchang frowned slightly, and sighed lightly: "The red turban bandits are now fierce, and Fu'an County has been conquered by it!" When I return to Beijing this time, I will lend the name of Dazai-sama's birthday greetings, and I also hope that you and Qing'er will spend more time in the mansion of Lord Yue, and then return to Pingzhou when the bandits have completely subsided. ”

Madame said lightly: "But listen to the master's orders." It's just that Na Fu'an is still far from here, and there are many soldiers in Pingzhou Prefecture, so he doesn't dare to come and die in vain. ”

Li Shiqing was curious: "Who are these bandits?" Can you capture the county seat? The officers and soldiers are all wine bags and rice bags?! ”

Li Hongchang said hatefully: "They are all some habitual bandits and people who are extremely vicious and murderous without blinking, and now the government is weak and the military department is chaotic, which makes bandits rampant." Qing'er and your mother just have to stay in the capital for a few more days, and when you have free up your hands for your father, you will welcome you back after completely destroying them. Rest early tonight, and we'll leave for Beijing early tomorrow morning. ”

In the early morning of the next day, on the official road shrouded in morning mist, hundreds of elite horsemen quietly embarked on the journey with three carriages, and a few early crows flapped their gray and black wings noisily and quickly swept over the roof of the car.

Dadu, Daqi capital. The pavilions and pavilions under the shade of green trees are majestic and majestic, and the copper bells hanging in the corners of the cornices of the carved beams and paintings are swaying in the wind, making a pleasant sound.

The slightly tired carriage stopped in front of a secluded compound in the east of the city, and the clever little man had already flown into the inner pass, and after a while, the two gates opened at the same time, and the county guard got out of the car and entered first, followed by the lady and lady who were supported by the maid, and finally the handyman who was holding the gift box and carrying a large bag and a small bag.

In front of the main hall, an old man with a white beard and strong spirit was smiling. Li Hongchang hurriedly walked a few steps and knelt down to salute: "Lord Yue, how is he doing lately?" The juniors greet you. The old man waved his hand and said, "Get up, it has been ten days since the letter was received, and you should come too!" It's been a bumpy ride, are An'er and Qing'er okay? ”。

Mrs. Li and her daughter also walked a few steps briskly, and they were deeply blessed. The old man stepped forward with a smile, holding the hands of the two of them left and right, looking left and right, he couldn't put it down, but he temporarily left his son-in-law aside.

"This yellow-haired girl has grown so tall? I've really become a big girl, and my grandfather can't carry it! Laughing and talking, he stepped into the house. In the hall, a white-haired old woman hurriedly stepped forward, wiping her tears while hugging Mrs. Li, who was about to bend over to give a salute.

"It's a great joy for a family to be reunited, why are you crying in an old fool?!" The old man reprimanded the old lady half-truthfully.

"Grandmother is crying with joy." Li Shiqing smiled and played the round.

The old man stroked his white beard and laughed, turned his head to Li Hongchang and said, "Don't be stupid, come into the house!" ”。

The dinner was held in a cordial and friendly atmosphere. The old lady pointed to the dishes on the table with her fingers from time to time: "This, this --- and this are An'er's original favorites, how about tasting them?" ”。

Li Shiqing pursed her lips and pretended to be angry and said: "My grandmother is eccentric, she only thinks about her mother, and she forgets about me, my granddaughter!" ”

The old man laughed heartily, pointed at her nose and said, "My little ancestor, no one dares to forget you!" As he spoke, he took out a crystal clear jade pendant from his body and handed it to Mrs. Li, instructing: "This is a meeting gift for my granddaughter, you can keep it for her first." What do you want to eat and buy in Ming'er, but most of them are looking for it in the capital, so good? ”

Li Shiqing stood up, and Tingting saluted: "Thank you grandmother for your love!" ”。

The dinner was over, Li Shiqing accompanied her mother to go to the inner room with the old lady to gossip, and Li Hongchang respectfully accompanied her father-in-law to drink tea in the living room. He knew very well that Lord Yuezhang was in a high position in the court, had been in charge of the household department for many years, and knew the land and taxes of the country well, and he also wanted to take the opportunity to inquire about the latest trends in the court.

"How's your situation there?" Looking at his father-in-law's concerned eyes, Li Hongchang didn't dare to hide it, and he clarified the situation in 1510.

"Alas," the old man sighed when he heard this, and his face was gloomy. "You are located on the plains, fertile for thousands of miles, and you were my granary. But now, the sharp reduction in collection for three consecutive years is tantamount to adding insult to injury to the already empty treasury! But there is still a high-ranking and powerful person in the DPRK and the central government who is urging His Majesty to build a large number of buildings, isn't this forcing the hungry people to rebel? If these traitors and villains are not eliminated, the country will never have peace! The originally kind old man suddenly slapped the table, his face full of righteous indignation and sorrow.

After a pause, the old man suddenly stopped talking, waved his hand and retreated from the servants on both sides, turned his face and whispered to Li Hongchang: "In a few days, you will return to Pingzhou with An'er and Qing'er immediately after paying homage to that old fox in Dazai, and there will be no delay." The holy will is unpredictable, and the old man deduces that there will be a bloody storm in the undercurrent of the capital officialdom soon. You are the official of the frontier who is released, no matter what happens, you must stay out of it, remember! Remember! ”。

Li Hongchang was shocked and asked, "What will happen?" ”。

The old man turned a deaf ear, closed his eyes slightly as if he was asleep, and waved his hand a little tiredly. Li Hongchang had no choice but to get up and salute, and bowed back suspiciously.

Dazaifu is full of people, and this day is Dazai-sama's 60th birthday, and there is an endless stream of congratulatory ministers. All kinds of strange and strange congratulatory gifts are piled up in the two side rooms. Dazai-sama's beard was white, his back was a little hunched, and his slightly fat face was white and red, with a smug smile, and he greeted the guests who came to congratulate him, and his fuchsia silk costume shone dazzlingly in the sunlight.

"The Divine Decree has arrived!" With the shouts of the eunuch outside the door, the originally lively and noisy crowd in the field instantly fell silent. Dazai-sama hurriedly put away his smile, dressed up, took three steps and two steps to meet him, and knelt down to listen to the announcement.