Outside the city of Fuzhou, the 5,000-strong Fengzi battalion and Zhu Chenggong's men and horses in Yanping Mansion were at odds with each other, and for some reason, Zhu Chenggong was reluctant to give the order to encircle and annihilate this lone army. Although there were troops transferred from other places outside the city, Zhu Chenggong was like the prince of Zhengfu, and no one dared to disobey his orders.

Xia Wanchun and the elite cavalry of the 5,000 Fengzi battalion did not attack or retreat, and waited quietly outside the city, allowing the surrounding enemies to be attacked on all sides, and they only looked at the city of Fuzhou. Five thousand men, like a reef at the head of the tide, under the black armor, the body is tall and the eyes are resolute. Only the neighing of horses in the suburbs, accompanied by a cool autumn breeze, echoed in the dim sky on the outskirts of Fuzhou.

Zhu Chenggong looked at this group of men and horses from the watchtower, with infinite envy in his eyes, this is an army that knows their combat strength at a glance. How fortunate it is for generals to have such soldiers and horses!

The city gate opened suddenly, everyone's eyes looked at the city gate, and Fan Xiong escorted Zheng Zhilong to walk in front. Xia Wanchun raised his throat in his heart, held the thin long sword tightly on his right, and wrapped his left hand around to hold the reins.

Followed by Luanyu, the Son of Heaven, Xia Wanchun breathed a long sigh of relief, and the commander was carefree! A chill hit, and Xia Wanchun realized that his back was already wet with cold sweat.

After the Son of Heaven Luan Yu passed, a team of Zhengfu private soldiers escorted Hou Xuanyan over. Xia Wanchun's heart, which he had just put down, instantly lifted up, holding the long sword in his hand, and was about to start fighting.

Hong Yixun came with dozens of men covered in blood, flew horses, ran to Xia Wanchun's side, and whispered from the horseback. Xia Wanchun nodded after hearing this, asked his soldiers to wave the order flag, and the whole army lined up and turned north to Jianning Mansion.

These two strange soldiers and horses, wary of each other, often communicate with each other. In this way, I went all the way north to Tongpan Mountain. After the past, it was Zhejiang, and there were already general soldiers from the state capital and Wenzhou government, each with 10,000 soldiers and horses, to meet them.

The breeze at the foot of the mountain is gentle, and the scenery in the south of the Yangtze River is picturesque in autumn, and the red leaves are all over the mountain. On a bluestone slab, covered with wine and meat, Emperor Longwu, who was sitting on the top, gradually improved, and a wave of resentment in his chest slowly dissipated, and people were also in a lot of spirits.

Hou Xuanyan and Zheng Zhilong lined up on both sides, and Zhu Chenggong and Xia Wanchun stood on the side. The armies of both sides were not far away, guarding these people at the foot of the mountain.

Zhu Yujian said: "Today, our monarchs and ministers will say goodbye, and hope that the prince of Pingguo will work tirelessly to defend this southeastern province for me." ”

Zheng Zhilong laughed and said: "Your Majesty, don't worry, as long as the old minister still has a breath, he will definitely do his best for my Ming Dynasty and die for Your Majesty." ”

Hou Xuanyan smiled on his face, raised his glass and said: "Pingguo Gongzhen is the pillar of the country, and having him guard Fujian is not only a blessing for Your Majesty, but also a blessing for the people of my Ming Dynasty." The minister implored His Majesty to give him a glass of wine and the prince of Pingguo to comfort the hearts of the loyal ministers of the world. ”

Zhu Yujian supported his knees with both hands, stood up, and Wang Xiangnian on the side helped him pick up the wine glass. Zhu Yujian took the wine glass and said with a red face: "I and the two Aiqing raise glasses and drink together, may the feelings of you and me be as indestructible as a rock." ”

The three of them raised their glasses together and drank them all, Zheng Zhilong smiled and said, "Your Majesty, it will be late, and the old minister will stay with Your Majesty soon." May Your Majesty go, with the assistance of Wu Yuebo, the Northern Expedition to the Central Plains to recover Shenjing and reproduce the great cause of Emperor Taizu Gao. ”

He mentioned Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Yujian and Hou Xuanyan also had to stand up straight, and said: "Then let's say goodbye, Ping Guogong, please!" ”

Zheng Zhilong turned around and left, and after walking a few steps, he turned over and returned the same way with Zhu Chenggong and Zheng Hongkui. The tens of thousands of troops behind them also began to march south with them. Just a few hundred steps out, the smile on Zheng Zhilong's face disappeared without a trace, his face was pale, and he gritted his teeth and said: "If I don't kill Hou Xuanyan, I will have trouble sleeping!" ”

At the foot of Tongpan Mountain, Hou Xuanyan looked at their distant backs and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, if you don't punish this fang, the Northern Expedition will never succeed." ”

Zhu Yujian has a big heart, like a bird out of a cage and a trapped dragon into the sea. He put his hands behind his back and said: "Although Zheng Zhilong harbors evil intentions, he does not dare to rebel for the time being, and the top priority is the Northern Expedition." ”

Hou Xuanyan was slightly surprised, Zhu Yujian had been elevated by Zheng Zhilong for so long, and the hatred between them went deep into the bone marrow. But as soon as he got out of the cage, he was willing to let go of these personal grievances and set his sights on the Manchu Tartars, this kind of energy is worthy of being the master of Zhongxing. He smiled and said, "Your Majesty, let's also set off." ”

The government office of the state capital is located in Yeosu City, which is a standard Jiangnan city, which is not very large but quite wealthy. Hong Chengzong, the prefect of Chuzhou, was originally a southward escape official promoted by Hou Xuanyan in Suzhou City, and after he diligently arranged the palace, he sent someone to take Hou Xuanyan and others to a luxurious mansion.

Hou Xuanyan asked with a smile: "This house is not cheap, and Governor Hong's mansion seems to have a solid family." ”

Hong Chengzong hurriedly said: "The governor said that he was joking, this was originally the mansion of a wealthy merchant in the state, but because he resisted the commercial tax, the tax officer sent by the governor confiscated the family property. The lower official only temporarily removed the seal and let the governor rest for the night. After the governor leaves, he will inevitably be sold and confiscated. ”

Hou Xuanyan nodded, and said secretly: Xu Yuanbao and Fan Xian seem to have done a good job, and they have already received the state.

He looked around, this house is really exquisite, although it is not splendid, but carved beams and painted wood, winding paths and corridors, flowers and trees full of courtyards, exude a unique fragrance, full of elegance. Hou Xuanyan said: "There is no need to paste the seal anymore, I want this courtyard, in the future, if the Northern Expedition is successful and I retire, I will come here to be a rich man, isn't it beautiful." ”

Governor Hong retreated knowingly, and Hou Xuanyan took a few guards and wandered around the courtyard. Walking to a courtyard, I saw a shadow holding a basin of water and a lantern in the other hand, walking towards the courtyard. The slender waist is pinned to the wooden basin, and the tall figure is wearing a light pink skirt, which looks very attractive and very attractive.

After seeing Hou Xuan's performance, the little beauty stopped, folded her waist slightly, and said, "I've seen Hou Gongzi." ”

Hou Xuanyan looked at her and recognized her as one of the sisters in the temple that day, but the two of them looked exactly the same, and he couldn't tell which one it was. smiled and said, "Where's your young lady?" ”

Miao'er didn't know what she thought, a trace of distress flashed in her eyes, and she said, "Miss is injured and is about to clean the wound." ”

Hou Xuanyan remembered the bloody battle in the palace that day, his heart warmed, and said, "Give me the water, I'll help her." ”

Miao'er just wanted to excuse herself, remembered Huang Ying'er's thoughts, her face turned red, and she handed him the basin. She is a close-fitting maid, how she doesn't understand the master's mind, after dropping the wooden basin, she doesn't know what she thinks, pinching her skirt and running away.

Hou Xuanyan carried the basin of water and walked into the courtyard, and the guards scattered outside the courtyard, secretly protecting them.

The main room in the courtyard is also a rather elegant room, and it can be seen that the previous owner is very emotional. Hou Xuanyan pushed the door in, and saw a girl wearing obscene clothes lying on the bed, it was Huang Ying'er.

She wore a white wrap on her chest, lying on the bed, a pair of delicate little feet cocked, kicking back and forth. Under the candle flame at the head of the bed, the slender neck, the smooth and white back is as white as snow, the slightly arched buttocks, the curve is smooth, the pink light is glossy, and the luster is radiated under the lamp, and the fragrance is charming. It's a pity that on this ingenious carcass, a scar is shocking, and it is scratched from the thigh.

Hearing the sound of pushing the door, Huang Ying'er, who was lying on the bed, said dissatisfiedly: "Why did you come, it's so cold, if you don't come again, my butt will freeze!" ”