The western capital, the south gate, outside the city tower.

A carriage drove slowly south.

In the carriage sat Wang Xu and Yan Zheng, and the driver was Zhang Meng. Wang Xu was followed by a carriage, in the carriage; There were four black-clothed warriors sitting inside, who were the ones who protected Wang Xu's safety, and they were all the highest martial arts in the Yulin Army. Originally, Yan Zheng was going to go alone, but now it has become Wang Xu and Yan Zheng together, going to pay tribute to Yan Xiang together.

Yan Zheng's ancestral home is Nanjun, and Yan Xiang is his grandfather, buried on Guanshan Mountain in Nanjun.

Since it was only a memorial service, Wang Xu thought about going there.

This visit to worship, although it is very simple, reveals the meaning that Wang Xu attaches importance to his subordinates.

Even, some of them buy horse bones, because Yan has just been recruited.

However, before leaving, Wang Xu handled all the affairs of the Western Capital, entrusted the major affairs of the Western Capital to Han Shushu and Huang Quan, and Jia Hui presided over the overall situation. Coupled with Li Zhi, Min Ling, Zheng Feng, Zheng Li, etc., it is enough to ensure the stability of the Western Capital.

The weather in April is warm and comfortable, with no torrential rain or scorching sun.

Wang Xu, Yan Zheng and Zhang Meng and their entourage took a carriage to the south.

The carriage galloped all the way to a stop at the southern border of Gusi County.

Qin Shuang has been stationed here, he has already received the news that Wang Xu wants to tour the south, because this trip is a secret march, so he did not arrange a lot of welcome support, just he waited alone in the last city.

Qin Shuang stood alone under the city gate, and when he saw Wang Xu's carriage coming, he immediately greeted him and said, "Qin Shuang, meet the lord." ”

"Let's go, let's go into town."

Wang Xu nodded and took the lead in walking towards the city.

This city is the last city in the south of Guxi County, called Guan Yuan City, which is not too big, but after the Qin Shuang garrison was here, he ordered the servants in the city to start building the city wall. Now it's a little tall, but it's only a little bit bigger, and it's incomparable with places like the Western Capital.

Enter the city, into a room. The fragrant warm tea was brought up by Yahuan, and Wang Xu took a sip.

Wang Xu, Yan Zheng, Zhang Meng and Qin Shuangbin sat down, and the people who followed had their own arrangements.

Qin Shuang was a little worried: "Lord, do you really want to go to Nanjun?" Now Hu Ling's territory is in chaos, and bandits are frequent. The last will fear for your safety. ”

Wang Xu smiled and said: "It's okay, let's dress up as ordinary people, there will be nothing." After a pause, Wang Xu asked again: "Qin Shuang, how far is Guanshan in Nanjun County, our district, and how long will it take?" ”

Qin Shuang arched his hand and said, "Wait a minute, the lord will go and get the map." ”

After speaking, Qin Shuang got up and left the house, and returned to the house after a while.

He was holding a parchment map. Spread out the map, put it in front of Wang Xu's eyes, and then returned to his seat, and talked eloquently: "Lord, please look at the map, the boundary of Nanjun is separated by a Qingyuan County here, and the lord wants to cross the thirty-three counties from it, and then arrive at Nanjun and enter Guanshan, all the distance is a total of 3,800 miles, and the carriage travels." It takes more than a month. ”

Wang Xu looked at the map, nodded and said, "Well, yes, although the mountain road is difficult. but it is shorter than the waterway. ”

In fact, Wang Xu was going to take the waterway from the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, in that case, he could pass through Beijun, Bao'an County, Dongjun, Wu County, and then arrive at Nanjun, Wang Xu calculated, it would take several months, although the Yangtze River was relatively safer. But the time is too long, and it is almost across the Hongzhou Continent.

It's just that Qingyuan County is too complicated now, and there are many bandits, and Hu Ling doesn't care about it, and the counties are in chaos, which makes the road quite unpeaceful.

Qin Shuangtu said: "Lord, when you arrive in Nanjun, it happens to be the Dragon God Festival, because the Dragon God originated in Nanjun, all the people will celebrate in the streets and alleys, and during that time, it is the time when Nanjun is lively." ”

Wang Xu hummed and nodded.

However, there is some guilt in my heart.

I remember that when I hit Hexi County last year, Wang Xu promised to take Zhang Xue to see the snow, but until this time, this word was not fulfilled, and later Hexi County was taken, and even Xueyu County was won, Wang Xu still didn't say a word.

Now that he is going to Nanjun, Wang Xu can't take Zhang Xue with him, so he can only leave him in the Western Capital. This time, Wang Xu had to accompany Murong Yuan on a trip, not only to worship the words, but also to buy horse bones.

Wang Xu accompanied Yanzheng together, maybe such a thing is very simple, but it is very important.

Yan Zheng was also deeply moved by this, and he immediately knelt down and saluted Wang Xu; However, Wang Xu hurriedly helped him up, Yan Zheng was resourceful, and even Han calligraphy and painting were praised, he was definitely a rare talent, all this should be done, besides, Wang Xu also walked around and looked at the mountains and rivers of Nanjun.

In the room, everyone pushed cups and handed over glasses, so it was not lively.

..............

The carriage departed from Guan Yuancheng, passed through 33 counties and entered the boundary of Nanjun.

Along the way, it really opened Wang Xu's eyes, you can see white bones everywhere on the roadside, the people are displaced, the government doesn't even care about it, many people are still eating tree bark, they are walking the side of the road, Wang Xu couldn't help but step forward and tell them, let them go to the Western Capital, there will definitely be an official government to help them, as a result, many people don't even know where the Western Capital is, Wang Xu felt very speechless.

In fact, there is no way, today's communication ability is too poor, and many people still don't know Wang Xu's policy.

"Lord, these people are so pitiful, give them all the dry food in our car." The words are abrupt.

Wang Xu shook his head: "Forget it, I won't give it, if I give it, I will be even more pitiful, a king, do good to a beggar, is it good?" It is a great good thing to let everyone in the world have enough food and clothing. ”

Yan Zheng nodded suddenly in understanding: "What the lord said is very true, and Yan Zheng is taught." ”

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Qin Shuang sent Wang Xu and his party all the way to the bottom of Guanshan, and Wang Xu said: "Qin Shuang, when you arrive at Guanshan this time, the journey will not be far. Okay, you also sent so far, we are here to separate, you go back first, Mr. Yanzheng and I went from Guanshan to worship Xiang Minggong. ”

Qin Shuang's eyes rolled, and he arched his hand and said, "Lord, your safety is more important than everything, you must not be cautious. The last general has sent it here, you let the last general go to Guanshan with you. ”

Wang Xuyan said: "Qin Shuang, I have a special warrior to protect my safety, don't worry." ”

Qin Shuang was helpless, squeezed his brows at Zhang Meng, and motioned to Zhang Meng to persuade Wang Xu.

Zhang Meng accompanied Wang Xu, knowing that Wang Xu had four warriors by his side to protect his safety, even so, Zhang Meng was uneasy in his heart and couldn't rest assured.

"Lord, let Qin Shuang come along."

Yan Zheng was also a little worried, after all, Wang Xu went to Guanshan to worship Yan Xiang with him, if something happened to Wang Xu on the road, Yan Zheng would definitely not be at ease in his heart. Thinking of this, Yan Zheng said: "My lord, Nanjun is the capital of Hu Ling, and there are many bandits, so it is more appropriate to have General Qin and General Zhang to protect the safety of the lord, so let General Qin accompany you." ”

Seeing that both of them were persuading, Wang Xu nodded and said, "Okay, let Qin Shuang accompany him." ”

Qin Shuang smiled and said, "Wait a minute, the last general will go and arrange for the soldiers to find a place to stop nearby, and wait for us to return here." After finishing speaking, Qin Shuang turned around and walked back. (To be continued.) )