Since François launched the siege, there has been a rift between Chen Mu and Qingchang, although there is no direct conflict, but in fact they have broken off contact.

If it weren't for Chen Mu's wedding this time, Qingchang and Chen Mu would not have been in contact again.

Now that the matter has been revealed, and Duan Fang does not know his life and death, as the host of the wedding banquet, Chen Mu's situation is extremely delicate and dangerous.

However, Chen Mu still wanted to take the risk to test it, after all, he really didn't want to leave Guangzhou City, even if he retreated to Xinhui County, it would be good to live a peaceful life like Lin Fucheng.

The people in the General's Mansion didn't seem to expect that Chen Mu would dare to take the initiative to come to the door, although they still reported it, but soon someone stared at Chen Mu, for fear that Chen Mu would run away in the blink of an eye.

Chen Mu also thought it was funny, these soldiers were loyal to their duties, but their brains were not easy to use, if he Chen Mu really wanted to escape, why did he come to this general's mansion to throw himself into the net, not to mention the red lotus.

You must know that at this time, the General's Mansion and the Admiral's Mansion and the Governor's Yamen, etc., are all extremely heavily guarded.

Fortunately, an order soon came from inside to let Chen Mu in, but in the end, Chen Mu's body was searched, and seeing that Chen Mu was unarmed, many guards were relieved.

Chen Mu took the red lotus and strode to the living room, and saw that Qingchang was frowning and sighing, and he was also worried.

"You have done such a big thing, and you dare to come!" Keichaga's hand pressed heavily against the table, as if suppressing the anger in his heart.

Chen Mu looked up at Qingchang, he didn't panic, and he didn't want to explain, but he said to Qingchang: "General, I have done so many things, I would have raised the flag long ago to rebel, so why wait until now, if you believe me, I will not say a word, and I will be innocent, if you don't believe me, it is useless to say that you are broken." ”

Qingchang squinted his eyes slightly, staring at Chen Mu deeply, as if he wanted to see Chen Mu through, and sighed lightly after a long time.

"It's not that I don't believe you, Duan Fang is now seriously injured, his life and death are uncertain, and the whole city is arresting traitors and murderers, how can you not get out of it......"

"I'll tell you the truth, Brigadier General Song Zheng entrusted the affairs of the arsenal to Duan Fang, and Duan Fang couldn't touch him, not to mention that he has been doing business with the imperial court and has no motive to rebel, and you are different."

"For the sake of what you have done, I will spare you once today, while no one sees you, leave Guangzhou quickly, even if there is a slight hesitation, don't blame me for not being emotional, you understand!"

seems to have seen through the purpose of Chen Mu's trip, Qingchang did not beat around the bush, and went straight to the point, which can be regarded as a heartfelt belief in Chen Mu.

With Qingchang's attitude, Chen Mu was also extremely disappointed in his heart, which meant that he had to leave Guangzhou as soon as possible.

But before leaving, Chen Mu couldn't help it, and Chao Qingchang asked, "Why did the general let me go?" ”

Qingchang looked at Chen Mu, walked forward, and said to Chen Mu, "Because you have read the book of sages." ”

"It's as simple as that?" Chen Mu was also a little stunned, but Qingchang replied resolutely: "Yes, it's as simple as that." ”

"One thing can be passed down for hundreds of years, and there is his truth, in the past few hundred years of the imperial examination, how many rebellious talents have been there? On the other hand, those who rebelled were actually unable to study and failed the imperial examination. ”

"To put it bluntly, they want to rebel just because they didn't read well and didn't get the first place, and if they do, I believe they can't rebel."

"I don't read much, but it doesn't mean that I don't understand the reason, if I have better talent and study harder, I don't want to do this Guangzhou general, Deshou is seventy and eighty, but in the end I still want to find a formal governorship, what does it mean here, I think you, who have read books, should understand better than me."

Chen Mu didn't expect that Qingchang didn't believe him because of his previous merits or what he did, just because he had been studying since he was a child, he believed in him Chen Mu.

While feeling lucky, Chen Mu also somewhat understood why Huang Xing and others wanted to revolutionize.

Even if officials of Qingchang's level have a broader vision and insight than ordinary people, and they are much broader, they still follow the old-fashioned feudal ideas from the bottom of their bones.

Reading exams, cultivating body and mind, assisting politics and people, giving birth to Jin Taifu, and dying Wenzheng, even though this empire has been twilight, they still have not lost such ideals.

In this sense, they, like Yang Zhaochun and others, are naïve idealists, whether they are conservative or reformist.

A man who wants to continue the feudal system that has been handed down for thousands of years is trying in vain to use the old truth to revive this terminally ill empire.

One wants to introduce new ideas and forces, completely overthrow the old style of feudal society, and establish a new country!

Their ideals are very clear, and their confidence is equally firm, but it's a pity that one cherishes feathers and only thinks about self-interest, while the other party is not afraid of life and death, and even regards death as home, and is willing to give everything for their own ideals, including their own lives, and even the lives of others!

Chen Mu's brief distraction also made Qingchang feel a little regretful, he said to Chen Mu: "Go back and clean up, I tell you honestly, you come to me, I can't let you be wronged, but you come to me, everyone is watching, I can't hide it, for the sake of our past friendship, I will give you an hour, and after an hour, I will personally bring someone to arrest you!" ”

"If I were you, I should go now."

Chen Mu raised his head suddenly, looked at Qingchang, the other party was not joking, Chen Mu didn't stay long, and returned to the hall with the red lotus.

The brothers and men are gone, the guests have long since dispersed, the helpers have fled, and the whole hall is even more miserable than the old foreign company before it was renovated.

Rao is like this, when he walked inside, Chen Mu was still alert.

Because there's someone in the hall!

Three or five strong men stayed in the patio, wearing nondescript suits, holding hands in front of them, their eyes were cold, and they looked ruthless.

"Who could it be at this juncture?"

Chen Mu glanced at Honglian, who was also vigilant, touched the short knife in his sleeve, and cautiously followed behind Chen Mu.

"What are the guys doing?"

When Chen Mu asked, several people just bowed their heads and didn't speak, but a person walked out of the hall.

"Uncle Zhong?" Chen Mu didn't expect that it would be Zhong Shuiyang!

This uncle is already very old, Chen Mu originally wanted to invite him to eat the wedding wine, but he thought that the wedding banquet involved Yang Zhaochun and others, and Zhong Shuiyang was already old, and he was injured again last time, so he didn't invite him.

"You kid didn't invite me to get married, you have backbone." Zhong Shuiyang nodded angrily at Chen Mu.

Chen Mu also shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Uncle Zhong, you have also seen it, such a scene, where dare you invite your old man to ......"

Zhong Shuiyang stopped joking, and said to Chen Mu: "Pack your things, go to Hong Kong, and I will have someone escort you for a ride." ”

Sun Youlin and the others, who should have gone or not, have already left, Chen Mu is actually worried about how to leave Guangzhou City, and this clock water raising can be said to be a fire in the snow.

"Then thank you so much Uncle Zhong!"

Zhong Shuiyang waved his hand: "Don't be too happy, you have to help me do something when you get to Hong Kong." ”

Chen Mu didn't think much about it: "What's the matter?" ”

Zhong Shuiyang covered his mouth and coughed twice, as if he wanted to break free from his tired state, and accumulated some strength before he said to Chen Mu.

"Fu Qingzhu has also fled to Hong Kong, you must check whether the plan was leaked this time, is it related to him!"

"Fu Qingzhu?" Chen Mu also became serious.

Fu Qingzhu is chattering, but Yang Zhaochun already believes him, even if he wants to suspect Fu Qingzhu's head, it should be Yang Zhaochun who comes to investigate.

After all, Hong Kong is the land of the Xingzhong Society, and when they arrived in Hong Kong, Yang Zhaochun and others entered the sea like dragons, wouldn't it be easy to investigate Fu Qingzhu?

It is said that this day was picked by Fu Qingzhu, and it is not impossible for him to be suspected of leaking secrets, after all, he is not from Yang Zhaochun's side, Yang Zhaochun is not a god after all, and it is not impossible to make a mistake when looking away or investigating the details, and it is not impossible to believe Fu Qingzhu by mistake.

Zhong Shuiyang is the oldest uncle with the most qualifications, he is very disciplined and cautious, and the reason why he asked Chen Mu to check is that he is also worried about Yang Zhaochun's bias.

After figuring out this section, Chen Mu didn't shirk it, and readily agreed: "Okay, I should accept Uncle Zhong, when I get to Hong Kong, I will definitely find an opportunity to turn over his old bottom." ”

Zhong Shuiyang nodded, looked around, and said meaningfully: "Everyone has their own ambitions, you can also look at some ......."

Chen Mu knew what Zhong Shuiyang meant, and immediately smiled at him: "I know, if I don't see it, how can I let them go?" ”

Zhong Shuiyang smiled: "You are not old, your mind is not small, you are good." ”

He patted Chen Mu on the shoulder, but it was Chen Mu's turn to be a little embarrassed.

At this time, Shui Yang took off one of his black jade rings and handed it to Chen Mu.

"You wear this ring, when you arrive in Hong Kong, as long as you have a name, you will recognize this ring, I hope you can go smoothly, after all, it is more chaotic there, and you are weak at the moment, I don't know when you will be able to gain a firm foothold, this is also the only old man I can give you......"

Chen Mu recognized this ring, every uncle in the Zhongyi Hall wore one, but the color was different, Zhong Shuiyang's black jade ring was the most noble, because Hongmen is still water, and black represents water!

"Uncle Zhong......" Chen Mu didn't dare to take it, but Zhong Shuiyang stuffed it into his hand.

"The dragon head stick is for you to keep, what is this ring ......" So he sighed lightly and said: "I don't hide it from you, I know my own family affairs, I am old, and my time is short, I always have to find a successor ......"

"I came back from overseas to find a responsible and open-minded successor, but it's a pity that so many things have happened......"

He seemed a little sad, but he quickly raised his head and smiled at Chen Mu: "Thankfully, you kid stayed until the end...... Li Sanjiang and Wang Julou are actually good, but they ...... If you want to blame them, they left Guangzhou too early, hahaha! ”

Zhong Shuiyang said a little naughtily, and Chen Mu also laughed.

"If you don't want it, I'll take it back."

Chen Mu was no longer polite, put the ring on, and said to Zhong Shuiyang: "I won't say thank you......"

Zhong Shuiyang nodded with satisfaction: "The ring and the dragon head stick are handed over to you, you have to help me take care of this stall." ”

This sentence made Chen Mu instantly excited.

After the revenge was avenged, Chen Mu couldn't find the motivation to live for a long time, but now he has!

Zhong Shuiyang's ring endowed with a strong sense of ceremony, as if the entire Hongmen was handed over to Chen Mu, the responsibility was on his shoulders, but it turned into Chen Mu's enthusiasm and passion for life!