A few years ago, the news of the national funeral came.

In Pingyang, all the red lanterns that had been hung in Nangong Mansion were removed, and the whole city was replaced with plain lanterns with blue edges on a white background. From the city gate to the prefect of Binh Duong, everyone wore plain clothes, even the pedestrians on the road.

Zhou Tang was busy putting away all the New Year's supplies at home. The second room came to ask about the ancestor worship on Chinese New Year's Eve, and Nangong Pu was polite and courteous, and the water did not leak. This time my father was trapped in the capital, but he didn't tell the second room about this, but just replied that they should do it by themselves, don't rush to Pingyang, just a few rooms in the ancestral hall, and everything will be simple during the national funeral.

The most unhappy thing is Nangong Wan, this time not only Ah Jin will not come back, but even his father will not come back, what is even more frustrating is that the sword dance party will definitely be suspended. After working hard for so long, it is normal to feel unhappy all of a sudden.

On Chinese New Year's Eve, there was no accident at the beginning, everything went according to Nangong Pu's plan. Until he found out that the chief priest was not Nangong Dingkang but Nangong Pu, the old man Nangong Sheng almost threw his hand away.

Fortunately, the patriarch Nangong Yu stood up and demanded that Nangong Dingkang and Nangong Pu be punished for not telling them, but if Nangong Sheng did not worship his ancestors when he arrived at the ancestral hall, it would be disrespectful to his ancestors and would also be punished, but all sins would be punished after the sacrifice. When Nangong Sheng heard him say this, he couldn't lose face, so he barely finished his salute.

After completion, Nangong Yu didn't wait for Nangong Sheng to go crazy, he had already driven all the juniors back, leaving only three clan elders in the ancestral hall, and six or seven people from Nangong Dingkang's generation. In front of these people, Nangong Sheng scolded Nangong Pu for more than an hour without stopping.

Anyway, this big event has finally passed in the absence of the patriarch Nangong Dingkang. A few days later, Nangong Pu personally went to Gaoyang Village with a big gift to greet Nangong Yu for the New Year.

The branch of Gaoyang Village does not have the arrogance of Rising Sun Village at all, and several uncles are polite and polite. Although Nangong Pu understands that in the next two generations Gaoyang Village will also become a side branch, Nangong Yu chose to befriend Changfang, but it is just for the sake of future generations. But Nangong Pu received this love.

The Chinese New Year is already destined to be deserted, and Nangong Pu wrote a letter a year ago, asking Nangong Yao not to return to the door for the New Year this year, and to wait for the three-month mourning period to pass.

Zhou Tang sat in Qiming Hall in a daze every day, and Nangong Wan was afraid that something would happen to her, so he had already moved in with her. Nangong Pu and his wife took on the role of the masters of the house, and even Cheng Jun and Cheng Rui tried their best to be obedient and not noisy. But even so, Fuzhong was not less worried.

After fifteen, I didn't see Nangong Jin go home, and even Nangong Dingkang didn't have any news. However, the news of the new emperor's accession to the throne came, and the Yuan Longqing was changed and the world was amnesty.

Seeing that the New Year was about to pass, the capital had already been free to enter and exit, but there was still no news back to Nangong Dingkang, Nangong Pu was anxious, and had no choice but to let Li Mo take the Qingfeng Hall people into Beijing to investigate.

In a hurry, Nangong Pu did not put aside the matter at hand, although the division of each hall at the end of the year was postponed, but it must be settled as soon as possible, and several old account offices in the house discussed for several days, and initially had a way to settle, just waiting for them to give the results. For the improvement of freight, there are many problems and methods, both in detail and in the general direction. Although there is some stagnation at the moment, after three months of mourning, many things need to be implemented immediately.

When he received Fu Qingshuang's greeting post, Nangong Pu was busy with these things. I didn't want to see him, but Fu Qingshuang didn't seem to have come to the door in such a formal way since he knew him. I don't know if he was curious or a little worried, so he ordered someone to take him into the flower hall in the front yard.

In the flower hall, seeing Nangong Pu coming in, Fu Qingshuang said directly: "Tartar bypassed Xuanda from the Yatou Pass and went straight to the hinterland of Shanxi, and it is rumored that it will attack Shizhou." ”

Nangong Pu was stunned, "You came to talk about this?" ”

"This time, I heard that Altan Khan and Zhao Quan jointly led the army, and I am afraid that there will be an army of 100,000, if so, I don't believe that they only go to Shizhou. As far as I know, the Ming army has never been a tough confrontation with them. Fu Qingshuang spoke quickly and looked serious.

"So what?" Nangong Pu's tone was extremely light.

"I know you are armed, let them withdraw to defend Pingyang immediately."

Nangong Pu stared at him for a long time, and asked calmly, "What else is going on?" ”

"You don't care?" Fu Qingshuang frowned.

"Well, as you say. Along the way, each David's office and each province had an army, and if the Tatars really wanted to attack Shizhou, they would definitely suffer heavy losses. What's more, if they go deep into Shanxi, they have to go back. Nangong Pu didn't take his words seriously at all, and asked: "The 100,000 Tatar army, did you see it with your own eyes?" ”

Fu Qingshuang only heard this news from a few beggars at first, claiming to be refugees near Bitou Pass, and had seen tens of thousands of Tatar troops invade the Ming Realm. But south of Fenzhou, he didn't hear the news of the war at all, he couldn't stop his curiosity, sneaked into Pingyang Mansion to search for the military newspaper, but he didn't expect it to happen, but the military newspaper only said that the Tatar army would fight to Shizhou.

"Is your dad here?" Fu Qingshuang regretted it, why didn't he just ask to see Nangong Dingkang directly.

"Just what you just said?"

"The Tatar army is moving fast, and if it breaks through Shizhou, it will only be a matter of days to reach Pingyang. What about Ah Jin? He should know I'm right. ”

Nangong Pu looked at him, "What's the matter?" If not, you know I don't want to see you in Binh Duong. ”

"You don't believe me?" Fu Qingshuang was a little sad.

"It's not believe it or not, you're talking about Jiangshan Sheji, and it's not something that our small clan in Shanxi can deal with." Nangong Pu's words are very realistic.

Fu Qingshuang shook his head and asked, "I said it so clearly, don't you understand?" Let those halls in your family withdraw to Pingyang! Even if you don't keep Pingyang, you can always keep this house, right? ”

Nangong Pu sighed slightly, "It's not as simple as you think." ”

Fu Qingshuang looked at him puzzled, "Ah Pu, you, how did you become like this?" ”

Nangong Pu smiled helplessly, "People always have to grow up." You go, don't send it. ”

Fu Qingshuang kept staring at him and said solemnly: "I'll take Xiaowan away, and I'll take her out of Pingyang." Since you don't care, then I just want Xiaowan to be safe. ”

Nangong Pu was also as serious as him, "If that's the case, I won't do anything with you, but you will definitely not be able to get out of Nangong Mansion." Think about it. ”

The two looked at each other silently for a long time, Fu Qingshuang smiled bitterly, was defeated, and left Nangong Mansion directly, without saying a word.

As soon as Fu Qingshuang left, Nangong Pu called Tang Shubin and asked him to send someone north to inquire about the war, and he went directly to the door to ask for a meeting with Master Zhang Huili.

When Zhang Huili saw him, he looked distressed, "Alas, you are not the first to ask." The Tartars have indeed come in, and now even the Zhenxi Guard is far from arriving, and the Datong defenders have begun to pursue. We received news that the Tatars would hit Shizhou this time. Xuanda was afraid that there was nothing to grab, so he changed directions. "There is still a sentence in my heart, 'Give the new emperor a dismount', but I didn't say it.

"Won't you go to Binh Duong?" Nangong Pu asked urgently.

"They won't go that deep." Mr. Zhang's words are not very certain.

"Well, should we be prepared? In case of......? Nangong Pu saw that Master Zhang's face was full of confusion, and he didn't say any more.

Master Zhang smiled helplessly, "This matter is really difficult to handle." There is no news that it will hit Pingyang, so I can only follow the routine and be a little more vigilant. ”

"Master Zhang, actually, I mean ......."

Master Zhang nodded and interrupted: "Understood, it's okay to be prepared." I'll tell you to go down and deploy it. ”

Nangong Pu knew in his heart, even so, how many soldiers could there be in Pingyang Mansion, there was really a war, and it was useless. But from where and for what reason? The shadow of the enemy is not seen, even if Datong Mansion is willing to send troops, but now it is the enemy who is in front. What's more, it is impossible to catch the wind and shadows for this kind of thing. At that time, Tianchengwei was not saved.

I had to sigh and leave with a few pleasantries.

However, when he returned home, Nangong Pu was not idle, and called Tang Shubin to discuss. Whether it will hit Pingyang is another matter, and the family should have some preparations. With a prepared attitude, Nangong Pu not only called back the two children who were studying in the academy, but even began to think about how to reduce the loss of the property in the city.

The house was instantly busy, and with such a big movement, Zhou Tang couldn't help but ask. However, it was not only Zhou Tang who came to ask, and a few days later, Mr. Zhang also came to the door.

Zhang Huili looked sad, "Nangong Xiaoyou, you, alas...... I understand your feelings, but you can't. ”

Nangong Pu smiled, "It's just...... Inventory. ”

"Inventory is related to the door of the store, and the goods are transported out by truck?" Zhang Huili is still like this, "The Nangong clan accounts for half of the country in Pingyang, Xiaoyou, you ......." If you do this, the Lingyu Workshop will be closed. ”

"When the goods are finished, all the restaurants and shops should be opened or opened." Nangong Pu said with a smile.

Zhang Huili shook his head, "Ah Pu, I have always regarded you as a nephew, and I don't even hide some civil affairs in Pingyang." I know that your father is not at home, and it is understandable to be conservative in everything, but what you are doing now is not believing me. ”

"Lord Zhang......." Nangong Pu wanted to explain a few words.

Zhang Huili waved his hand again, and said bitterly: "Ah Pu, you have also read the military report." These days, I have also sent government soldiers to strengthen patrols, and the soldiers who should be trained in the city and school grounds are all being trained. The city gates and walls are also being repaired. When you do this, the people in Pingyang City are panicking, thinking that you have obtained some news, and even some families have fled, but where is the difficulty now? Isn't that a denial of what I've done? ”

Nangong Pu smiled slightly apologetically, "The old and weak women and children in the family ......." ”

"Pu!" Zhang Huili stared at Nangong Pu with wide eyes, "You really want to move your family away from Pingyang?!" ”

"This ......." To be honest, Nangong Pu really thought about it, but Zhou Tang didn't agree at that time.

"If it weren't for Brother Ling's sudden serious illness, we might have gotten married. My net worth is also all in Pingyang, Pu, you really can't do this! Zhang Huili looked sad.