On the way back to the city, Gao Junshan instructed Sun Kewang to forget all about the girl he saw from now on, no matter who asked, he had to deny it, even if the girl herself came, he had to pretend that he had never seen it.

Gao Junshan also emphasized that even if he saw this woman again in a few years, he would not be able to admit what happened last night.

Back in Gucheng, Bai Wenxuan came to report that someone had stabbed Zhang Dajing about Li Zicheng's coming to Gucheng, and Zhang Dajing sent someone over to inquire about the matter.

Anyway, Li Zicheng has already left, and Gao Junshan ordered the civil and military who knew about it, and Zhang Dajing's people asked about Li Zicheng, and they all denied it.

After ten days, Zhang Dajing couldn't find anything, so he went back to tell Lin Mingqiu, who wanted to make things bigger, and decided to come to Gucheng in person.

When his aunt heard that he was going to Gucheng, she was noisy and wanted to follow, and on the way she asked delicately, "Master, what does Gao Junshan look like?" ”

Lin Mingqiu teased: "A handful of red beards with two pheasant feathers on his head. ”

Mrs. Aunt smiled: "Aren't you talking about the drama on the stage?" ”

Lin Mingqiu pinched his white beard and smiled: "I'll tease you." Tomorrow, when we get to Gucheng, you don't have to swagger around, just go to Xingjiaban to watch the play! ”

Mrs. Aunt was full of expectations: "I don't know what gift Gao Junshan will give us this time, don't ask me to come with the old man for nothing." ”

"Don't worry, gold, silver and jewelry are always indispensable."

"I don't want anything, I just want an emerald."

……

On the morning of the next day, Gao Junshan led a group of civil and military officers out of the city to greet Lin Mingqiu, followed by Zhang Dajing, the supervisor of the military road, and the local gentry of Gucheng.

Lin Mingqiu was delayed because of the bumps along the way, and he didn't arrive at the outskirts of Otani City until the time. By the time his aunt and some of his staff came up from behind, it was already dusk.

After the banquet, Zhang Dajing brought Lin Mingqiu into the procuratorate, and after entering the procuratorate, he rested for one night, and the next day, Gao Junshan and Zhang Dajing led the civil and military and local gentry to formally see, after the ceremony, Lin Mingqiu kept Gao Junshan alone, introduced the signing room, retreated left and right, and asked: "General Gao, do you know the whereabouts of Li Zicheng?" ”

Gao Junshan expected Lin Mingqiu to ask like this, but he pretended to be confused and said, "Why did Lord Fang ask me like this? ”

Lin Mingqiu said: "I heard that Li Zicheng came to Gucheng, but is there such a thing?" ”

"Li Zicheng? I haven't heard of it. ”

Lin Mingqiu put on a smug expression that saw Gao Junshan's thoughts: "Don't hide it from me, your people have already reported to me." ”

Gao Junshan said with a smile: "Whoever reports to you will find whoever asks for someone, why are you looking for me?" I don't know Li Zicheng's whereabouts. ”

Lin Mingqiu stared at Gao Junshan with his eyes: "I really don't know?" ”

"I really don't know!"

"I really don't know?"

"I really don't know!"

Lin Mingqiu shook his head and said, "Some people say that you are going to meet Li Zicheng, this matter is true, right?" ”

Gao Junshan said with a smile: "Back to the adult, the last general really wants to meet with Li Zicheng, I just want to catch him, because if I catch Li Zicheng, I will have a reward of 10,000 taels, and I am short of military salary." We have only received half a year's salary from the imperial court when we are stationed in Gucheng, and my brothers are waiting for the rice to be cooked! If you have any definite news about Li Zicheng, please tell the last general, and after the last general catches Li Zicheng, he will give half of the reward to the adult. ”

"There is no definite news from the imperial court. It is said that Li Zicheng is dead, but his dead body has not been found, and there are many rumors that this government came to Gucheng this time, which is really related to this matter. Lin Mingqiu said while paying attention to Gao Junshan's expression, and there was pressure in his tone.

Gao Junshan leaned over and asked, "I don't know what rumors there are?" ”

"Some say he fled to Hannan or Shangluo Mountain, some say he fled to Laohui and was bedridden, and some say he did die in battle. There are many rumors, and there is no consensus. Ten days ago, a group of thieves raided Tongguan under the banner of breaking the king, and Ding Qirui sent troops to pursue, but this group of thieves disappeared. ”

"So, Li Zicheng is indeed alive?"

Lin Mingqiu sighed: "If Li Zicheng's whereabouts are not quickly ascertained, not only Hong Zhitai and Governor Sun will be questioned by the emperor, but even our Prime Minister Xiong will also be involved." ”

"Why is the Prime Minister also involved?"

Lin Mingqiu turned sideways to Gao Junshan: "General Gao, I see that you are sincere and obedient, so I might as well make it clear to you." Recently, someone secretly reported to the prime minister that Li Zicheng had fled to Gucheng and was hiding in your place. Although it was a rumor, the prime minister was extremely uneasy about it, so he specially ordered the students to come in person. ”

Gao Junshan Xin said, this old slippery head, lift Xiong Wencan out to press me, and have a chance to see how I clean you up.

Gao Junshan smiled and said, "Since the last general is caressed, how can he secretly communicate with Li Zicheng!" I beg you to transfer to the Prime Minister, do not believe the rumors, so that the last general can garrison Gucheng with peace of mind to protect the territory and the people. If Lord Xiong is still suspicious of the last general, how can the 30,000 troops under the last general be at ease? ”

Lin Mingqiu hurriedly appeased: "I will definitely turn to Lord Xiong, please General Gao to garrison with peace of mind." However, if Li Zicheng is desperate and really comes to Gucheng, I hope that General Gao will not miss this good opportunity to make meritorious contributions. ”

Gao Junshan said: "He Li Zicheng dares to come, and the general will definitely arrest him to invite credit." ”

"Good, good! The general is full of youth, and the future is limitless. ”

"Please also ask Uncle Fang to cultivate."

Lin Mingqiu picked up the teacup and smacked it on his lips, and said, "It's easy to say, it's easy to say." This government has a chance, and it will definitely be a good word for the general in front of the emperor. Just ......"

Gao Junshan reacted quickly and immediately replied: "Your Excellency, please rest assured, your hard work will be indispensable." ”

Lin Mingqiu said cheekily: "I don't know if General Gao has an emerald bracelet?" A few days ago, a fortune teller named Wang Youtian told me a hexagram, saying that I was short of jade in my life. In the past few days, I have been tossing and turning, and it is difficult to sleep, and unfortunately I have been told by the master. ”

"There is no emerald bracelet," Gao Junshan looked at Lin Mingqiu, he also picked up the teacup and smacked it on his lips, "There is one wrench." ”

Lin Mingqiu's eyes lit up: "Is it emerald?" ”

"It's emerald."

"Can you lend me a look?"

Gao Junshan pretended to be very embarrassed: "This ......"

In order to get this emerald wrench, Lin Mingqiu said to Gao Junshan with a smile on his face: "I know that Li Zicheng's coming to Gucheng is purely imaginary, and this is the friendship between you and me that is a villain." ”

"Such villains are really hateful!"

"Not really." Lin Mingqiu took the initiative to reveal to Gao Junshan, "This hateful villain is Xiao Jiyun of thousands of households in your army. ”

Gao Junshan said: "Don't let this villain spoil the good thing between you and me, Lord Fang Bo wants to borrow the emerald wrench of the last general to take a look, what is so difficult about this, if you don't dislike it, what if the last general gives it to you!" ”

"Don't dislike it! Don't dislike! Lin Mingqiu finally laughed out loud, and he smiled brightly.