"Wang Yuan, in fact, I still trust you very much, but I have been a little upset recently, and I lost my temper with you in the Eighth Sister's Mansion that day, so you don't have to worry too much. It's not uncommon for us to quarrel and quarrel with each other, but you don't have to be angry and ask to be the deposed envoy of Hebei Province. Although I know that you are up to the job, I still don't want to put you in the mouth of An Lushan's tiger wolf. Let's take a long-term view. ”

Even though he very much hoped that Wang Yuan could serve as the envoy of the deposed province and collect information on An Lushan for his own spying, Yang Guozhong didn't want to be so eager, and he did feel a little guilty in his heart.

"Zuo Xiang, the lower officials are not negative, nor are they impulsive. Xiaguan staying in the capital couldn't help Zuo Xiang much. I don't know the military in the lower part, otherwise I may be able to contribute to the major affairs of the crusade against the Nanzhao Kingdom. Zuo Xiang was about to devote himself to the affairs of the crusade against Nanzhao, how could the lower officials have their free time, so they could only go to watch An Lushan for Zuo Xiang, in case he and Li Linfu were making trouble behind his back. In this way, the lower officials feel better, so as not to see the left minister working hard, but he has nothing to do. ”

Yang Guozhong's black and thin Guozi face was full of sorrow, and he smacked his lips and said: "I can understand everything you say, but I always feel that it is unfair to you." Originally, I planned to let you preside over the escort of the logistics grain, grass and weapons of the Southern Zhao, but Zhang Qiu and Qiong said that they would personally supervise it, and I didn't say much. But if you go to Fanyang, if there is a mistake, I will have to blame myself for the rest of my life. I'm afraid this matter will have to be reconsidered. ”

"Zuo Xiang is very kind, Wang Yuan is grateful, but there is no need to think about this matter, I have already decided. I'm not afraid of anything, if An Lushan dares to touch me, I believe that Zuo Xiang will avenge me, please Zuo Xiang Cheng is a lower official. Wang Yuan said categorically.

Yang Guozhong stroked his beard and sighed: "Hey, since you are so resolute, I can only obey your wishes." If you have any requirements for this trip, please put it forward. I will satisfy you. ”

Wang Yuan said with a smile: "I do have some requests, this trip is a bit dangerous, and I need to be prepared for safety." ”

Yang Guozhong said: "That's easy to do, Zhang Wulang and the others can also let you take it, they should have performed well on the last trip to Beihai, so that Zhang Wulang and the dozen or so guards will be given to you as servants." In addition, the deposed envoy is the status of the imperial court, and I will select a hundred soldiers and horses as your personal soldiers in the Nanya for you. ”

Wang Yuan shook his head and said: "Zuo Xianghui is wrong, the danger I am talking about is not the danger of people. No matter how many guards are brought into the territory of An Lushan, there is no security guarantee. If An Lushan really wants to be unfavorable to me, aren't these people in the mouth of a tiger? By safety, I mean that there can be no work done by others. Zhang Wulang and I can naturally take them, but forget about Nanya's soldiers and horses, I can't guarantee that Li Linfu's eyeliner is among them, I don't want to be watched by Li Linfu's every move. ”

Yang Guozhong said: "Then what do you mean?" If you don't transfer relatives to escort you in the capital, is it possible to get to Fanyang and let An Lushan's people be your personal companions? Wouldn't that be even worse? ”

Wang Yuan shook his head and said: "Of course not, I want to ask Zuo Xiang to let the Beihai County Regiment train soldiers and horses as my entourage." ”

Yang Guozhong was stunned and said: "Beihai County's regimental training of soldiers and horses? Why is that? ”

Wang Yuan said with a smile: "I still remember how I went to Beihai County to handle the case a few months ago, if it weren't for the assistance of the Beihai Regiment to train soldiers and horses, I am afraid it would be difficult for me to complete the mission, and even it would be difficult for me to retreat." At that time, I had promised Liu Dehai, the leader of the Beihai regiment, to join the army, and after assisting me in the process, I would agree to their request and transfer them out of Beihai County. Liu Dehai is determined to kill the enemy in the border town, hoping to go to the border town as a general. After returning to Beijing, I didn't do this matter, because at that time, Li Shizhi was the secretary of the military department, and I was afraid that he would refuse. Now that Zuo Xiang is also the secretary of the Ministry of War, I can only beg Zuo Xiang to do this. I hope to do what I promised Liu Dehai, otherwise they would have to scold me for breaking my promise. ”

Yang Guozhong said suddenly: "I see, this matter should be done, they helped us in Beihai, so they naturally want to fulfill their promises." Why didn't you say it earlier, I would have done it a long time ago. ”

Wang Yuan said: "I haven't found a chance to tell Zuo Xiang, when I was in Beihai, I saw that Liu Dehai was still reliable, and now I just need to be guarded." Although the 500 regiments are not elite soldiers, at least they are neither An Lushan's nor Li Linfu's people, so I can feel at ease by my side. And to be able to deliver on the promise made to them, wouldn't it kill two birds with one stone? ”

Yang Guozhong stroked his palm and said: "Okay, if the two things are done together, it will save trouble." Any other requests? ”

Wang Yuan said: "It's nothing else, if you can equip these five hundred regiments with more sophisticated bows, arrows, knives and guns or something, then it will be even better." ”

Yang Guozhong said: "This is not difficult, but it is only five hundred sets of war horse weapons and armor." I will immediately issue an order early tomorrow morning to grant Liu Dehai, who joined the Beihai Army, as a Wupin guerrilla general, who is responsible for protecting you on official business in Fanyang County, and they will come to Beijing immediately. Tomorrow morning, I will go to see Your Majesty and recommend you to be appointed as the envoy of the Emperor, and Your Majesty asked me a few days ago about my candidate for this post, and I will certainly agree to this. Wang Yuan, you can think about it, once I recommend you, things can't be changed. ”

Wang Yuan smiled and arched his hand: "Thank you Yang Zuo for your recommendation, the lower officials will not fail in their mission." ”

Yang Guozhong nodded and said, "That's it, then it's decided." The war against Nanzhao is about to start, and I don't have time to worry about this matter, so you can handle the specific preparations yourself. By the way, you have to explain clearly to the eighth sister, otherwise she will think that I am going to send you to Fanyang County, the temper of the eighth sister, hehe, you know. In short, don't make everyone unhappy, that's fine. ”

Wang Yuan nodded and said, "Don't worry, I will deal with it." ”

The next morning, Yang Guozhong entered the palace to see the driver and recommended Wang Yuan to serve as the envoy of Hebei Province, although Xuanzong was a little surprised, but he did not say much. Xuanzong didn't know why the position of the deposed envoy had been vacant, and he thought that because of the heavy responsibility and the prudence of the ministers, the candidate had been undecided. Although he felt that it was a little inappropriate to let Wang Yuan take up this position, because Yang Guozhong had recently been reprimanded by himself, he had suffered a blow to the dismissal of all the officials he recommended, and he didn't want to give Yang Guozhong too much face, so he agreed to Yang Guozhong's recommendation.

At noon, the holy decree was promulgated, and all the civil and military officials knew the news that Wang Yuan had been appointed as the deposed envoy, and some were surprised, some were puzzled, and some were happy. In general, public opinion tends to one point: Yang Guozhong is sending Wang Yuan to the tiger's mouth, and the relationship between Yang Guozhong and Wang Yuan is afraid that it is really broken.

……

In the middle of the house in the afternoon, Mrs. Qin Guo sat in the magnificent warm pavilion with a displeased face, with anger and melancholy on her beautiful face. The door curtain was lightly raised, and Zi Yun'er came in from outside and whispered: "Madam, the prince is here." ”

Mrs. Qin Guo hurriedly stood up and said, "Invite him in." ”

Wang Yuan walked in the door with a smile on his face, and Mrs. Qin Guo took two steps and grabbed Wang Yuan's arm and said, "What the hell is going on?" How could a cousin do that? I'm waiting for you to ask about the situation and then go to him, but if it doesn't work, I will personally enter the palace to find Your Majesty, and ask Your Majesty to take back your order. ”

Wang Yuan grabbed Mrs. Qin's slender waist, led her to the soft couch, pressed her shoulder and smiled: "Madame, calm your anger, sit down and talk." I don't blame Zuo Xiang for this, I took the initiative to ask for it. ”

Mrs. Qin Guo was stunned, Wang Yuan pressed her shoulders and said, "You must wonder why I asked for this drudgery, and I don't know how to explain it to you." But one thing can be reassured, Madame, I will not joke with my own safety, I know Madame is worried about my safety, but it is not as dangerous as I imagined. ”

Mrs. Qin raised her eyebrows and said: "You really don't know the height of the sky, the duty of the deposed envoy is to supervise and investigate military and political affairs, how can An Lushan tolerate you?" You don't do anything good, you have to ask for this errand. I know your relationship with your cousin is a bit stiff, but it's not like that. ”

Wang Yuan stretched out his hand to hold up Mrs. Qin's chin, smiled into her eyes and said, "Madam, I can't tell you why I did this, but I ask you to respect my choice." I'll be fine, I'll be back safe in a few months, and I appreciate that you care about me, but it doesn't have to be. ”

Mrs. Qin Guo's eyes were red and she almost burst into tears: "How can I not worry, you teach me how not to worry?" If you're gone, I won't see you for a few months. Naturally, you are nothing, how can I feel good in my heart? If you make a mistake, I'll ...... I ......"

It was the first time for Wang Yuan to see Mrs. Qin Guo so sincerely, and in Wang Yuan's heart, he had always positioned the relationship between himself and Mrs. Qin Guo as a relationship of mutual demand. If it weren't for Mrs. Qin Guo's dedication to saving herself that day, she would not have become a bed mate with her. If it weren't for that incident, Wang Yuan believed that Mrs. Qin Guo would never have a skin-to-skin relationship with him.

But now, Wang Yuan has raised this relationship to a higher level in his heart, and the two are not completely carnal needs, if they are really in love for a long time, they can now be called a lover relationship.

Seeing Mrs. Qin's tears rolling out, a pair of red lips trembling gently in front of her, Wang Yuan leaned over and kissed the red lips and comforted this noble lady with a kiss.

When the two were kissing inextricably, they suddenly heard Ziyun'er's voice coming from outside: "Young master, why are you here?" ”

"What about my teacher? Is it inside? Liu Jun's crisp voice came.

Wang Yuan and Mrs. Qin Guo hurriedly left, hurriedly tidied up the messy clothes and buns, and then heard the sound of footsteps, Liu Jun had already entered the house.