Hai Zhongying, the number is endless, Jingchu people, generations of scholars, Ying is a concubine, the surname is Haoshuang, not liked by his mother, after the death of his parents, Zhongying brought materials to Fujian, formed a fleet to travel on the sea, quite rich, Zhongying is generous and righteous, and everyone respects him.

In the twenty-third year of Wuwei, Zhong Ying went to the South China Sea, encountered pirates in the middle of the road, and the cargo was lost, Zhong Ying was only spared, and the owner and the boatman's family were forced to extort him very urgently, or persuaded him to escape debts incognito. Zhong Ying said, I treat people with integrity, if I flee now, my children and grandchildren will not be able to see people in future generations. It is to bankrupt his family to pay his debts. Later, Zhongying made a comeback in the East China Sea, and when merchants and Chinese people negotiated with him, they often made a decision with one word, and they all obeyed his honest ears.

- "Yongshi; Biography of the Colony

Lin Bi listened to Lin Tong's relay, and comforted: "Tong'er, you don't have to regret it, Hai Wuya is a man of his word in Binzhou, of course it is good to be able to meet him, but this person is obviously close to the Marquis of the East China Sea, it is useless to persuade him, if the Hou of the East China Sea does not nod, no one can call the shots." And we have already inquired clearly, if we want to convince Hai Wuya, it is much more effective to convince his nephew Hai Li. Hai Wuya has not married yet, more than two years ago, his nephew Hai Li came from Nanchu to defect, and now he has become his right-hand man. We have already sent someone to investigate, the Hai family was destroyed by a flood many years ago, and his nephew was in Nanchu, drifting for many years, and had done almost everything, until more than two years ago, this Hai Li learned that Hai Wuya was his uncle, so he went thousands of miles to join his family. Hai Wuya is the most generous, regardless of the brotherly entanglements in the past, and took this nephew in. Although Hai Li is young, he is meticulous and shrewd, and he can do a seven-point business in Hai Wuyi. If we want to completely eliminate Dayong, I think there is no hope, if we can convince Haili to favor us, then we will gain a lot. ”

Lin Tong couldn't help but think to himself when he heard this, since Hai Wuya only had one nephew, what kind of person was that little girl, and her identity must be very unusual for Hai Wuya to be so pampered.

However, she also knew that this question could not be answered, so she asked again: "Sister, there is one more thing, why do I think you are very wary of Wang Ji, not at all like your usual behavior." ”

Lin Bi sighed lightly and said, "Silly boy, do you and Ting Fei really just want to recruit Wang Ji?" ”

Lin Tong was taken aback and said, "What, you guys?" ”

Lin Bi smiled: "Ting Fei and I both suspect the identity of this Wang Ji's master. Wang Ji this person, not only outstanding bow horses, but also quite literate, more Soma medicine and horses, what is even more rare is his bearing, for me and Ting Fei's identity, is still not humble or arrogant, along the way, I saw that he is also very familiar with the geography of mountains and rivers, such a person, no matter where he will not be ignored, you said that he has been in Nanchu and Dayong for a long time, why did he not join the army or be recruited. ”

Lin Tong argued: "He's a veterinarian, or doesn't like to be in the army or a subordinate of others, right?" ”

Lin Bi said: "We are almost marching all the way, but not only is he not tired, but he often tells jokes and anecdotes to make you happy. And I see that he is not very unfamiliar with things in the army, obviously he has either been in the army, or has been trained in this area, little sister, this person's identity is not simple. ”

Lin Tong's face turned red and white, and she was about to go out when Lin Bi grabbed her and said, "What are you going to do?" ”

Lin Tong said angrily: "I'm going to ask him, why do you want to be a small person, why do you want to deceive me and my sister." ”

Lin Bi shook his head and said: "I don't think he is deliberately deceiving you, he didn't deliberately get close to you along the way, nor did he inquire about the military situation, I think it was unexpected that he met you, he shouldn't be deliberately doing it, I just said that there must be some problems with his background." You see, he has great respect for his benefactor. Little sister, what kind of person can have such a slave, have you ever thought about it? ”

Lin Tong was stunned for a long time, remembering every word Wang Ji had said, and then the look in Wang Ji's eyes that Wang Ji couldn't hide no matter what he could when he talked about that Jiang Zhe in her mind. couldn't help but spit out: "Sister, you don't think that his master is that person, right?" ”

Lin Bi smiled slightly: "Originally, I wouldn't guess out of thin air, but his master is in the East China Sea, which makes us even more suspicious, after Jiang Zhe retired, who in the world doesn't want to know his whereabouts, if this kind of person doesn't control him in his hands, no one can rest assured." Think about it carefully, Jiang Zhe is not an ordinary person, he is the confidant and adviser of King Yong, and he takes Princess Changle of Ning Kingdom with Dayong, Princess Changle is the queen of Southern Chu. Think about Jiang Zhe's actions again, he can't go to Southern Chu, the original Shu Kingdom is now divided between Southern Chu and Dayong, but he forced the King of Shu to death, if he is a smart person, it is best not to go to Shu in this life and this life, now the situation in Shu is not stable, and the Splendid Alliance comes and goes freely in Shu under the banner of recovering the country. If he stays in Dayong, the whole world, it is not the king's land, but I am afraid that he will not be able to escape the ears and eyes of the Dayong Mansion, if he comes to the Northern Han Dynasty, he is not afraid that we will arrest him. The world is so big that there is only one place where he can hide, and that is the jurisdiction of the Marquis of the East China Sea. Although the relationship between Donghai Hou and Dayong has eased, it has not yet belonged to Dayong, Jiang Yong's surname is stubborn, I am afraid that before Li Yuan dies, he will not return to Dayong, and according to the information we have obtained, Jiang Haitao, the son of Donghai Hou, was once poisoned, and Jiang Zhe healed. You said, isn't the East China Sea the best place for Jiang Zhe to retreat, the Marquis of the East China Sea will inevitably treat him as a guest, and Dayong will not worry about him being used by other countries. It's just that the East China Sea is vast, and fighting at sea is not what our Northern Han is good at, and although Jiang Zhe is powerful, Ting Fei and I are not afraid of him, so this matter will naturally be put down. But when I met Wang Ji this time, I guessed that his master was Jiang Zhe, Tong'er, what did you say would happen if Jiang Zhe died in the East China Sea? ”

Although Lin Tong is young and rarely participates in military aircraft, he has been exposed to it since he was a child, so he only thought about it for a moment, and then exclaimed: "I'm afraid that Emperor Dayong will be extremely angry, and there will be enmity between the East China Sea and Dayong, after all, Jiang Zhe died in the East China Sea." ”

Lin Bihao said in a hurry: "This is okay, Emperor Yong Li Zhen is very wise, sooner or later he will understand that the East China Sea is innocent, although there will be anger, but it will not affect the final outcome, the East China Sea will return to Dayong, it is a matter of time, but Li Zhen will do everything possible to track down the murderer of Jiang Zhe, my Northern Han and Southern Chu are the biggest targets, if we publicize it when we do it, then Li Zhen will order Li Xian, the king of Qi, to attack the Northern Han immediately, although Li Xian has many generals, but now there is a gap between the monarch and the minister, The soldiers suspect that our Northern Han will definitely be able to win a big victory, attack the north of Dayong in one fell swoop, and be condescending, so that Dayong will no longer be able to resist us within a few years. And Nanchu can also take the opportunity to make trouble, Tong'er, then we don't have to worry about the ruin of the country. ”

Looking at her sister's radiant appearance, Lin Tong felt a mixture of joy and sorrow in her heart, she naturally knew that her father, sister and brother-in-law had been worried about national affairs over the years, and if she could fulfill her sister's wish, it would naturally be the best, but somehow, Lin Tong remembered what Wang Ji had said about Jiang Zhe, and she couldn't bear to see such a person die under the assassination.

Lin Bi seemed to understand her intentions, held her hand and said: "Tong'er, you are now in time, my sister hopes you can understand, it's not that my sister likes to do this, the two countries are at war, who is not scheming by all means, this is not tolerated by any mercy, our brothers are fierce generals, brave generals, but none of them can be handsome, although you are young and naughty, but I know that your intelligence is no worse than that of my sister, Tong'er, you have to work hard, in a few years, and you can take on the big responsibility, My sister can follow your brother-in-law to fight in the north and south with peace of mind. ”

Lin Tong was stunned for a while, then suddenly burst into tears, hugged Lin Bi, and cried: "Sister, it's not good for us, otherwise we wouldn't have let you marry your brother-in-law now, sister, don't worry, Tong'er will never be greedy for fun in the future, and when Tong'er becomes a general, he will guard Daizhou with thousands of troops and horses, so that you and your brother-in-law have no worries." ”

Lin Bi's heart was sour, and he also hugged Lin Tong, and said in a low voice: "Tong'er, this is fate, our Lin family has never been disloyal and unrighteous, back then, my father and my mother were happy with each other, but after my grandfather raised troops to establish the country, my father would rather never meet my mother than betray the Jin lord." I heard a few uncles say that the army of the first lord surrounded Daizhou, and the city was already exhausted, and then the lord sent someone to tell his father the news that Emperor Jin was deposed, and his father was grief-stricken, although he had to surrender to the lord for the sake of the soldiers and civilians of Daizhou, but his father still refused to be an official in the Northern Han Dynasty, excused himself to recuperate, and only recuperated at home. Later, the barbarians invaded the territory, Daizhou was in danger, the first lord came to invite, for the sake of Xiangzi Lishu, Daddy finally re-put on the battlefield, and later, Daddy became a courtier of the Northern Han Dynasty. For so many years, my grandfather and uncle have trusted and relied on our Lin family, and there is no doubt that Tong'er, our Lin family can no longer watch our family state being invaded. As a son and daughter of the Lin family, for the Northern Han Dynasty, for the Lin family, there is nothing that cannot be sacrificed, my sister knows, you like that Wang Ji a little, but you have to remember that he is not from the Northern Han Dynasty, and you are the daughter of the Lin family. ”

Lin Tong's face turned pale, she didn't refute her sister's words, she really fell in love with that gentle and elegant young man with a strong and resolute heart, she once thought that since Wang Ji had promised her brother-in-law to stay in the Northern Han, then it might be possible to keep him by her side. However, now Lin Tong finally understands that her first love, which is as gorgeous and beautiful as spring flowers, has fallen in the autumn breeze. Then she heard Lin Bi say: "This time I brought two groups of light and dark people over, if I find Jiang Zhe's traces, I will assassinate him, so Wang Ji must not relax, you have to be careful, don't let him spread any news out, follow him, you will definitely be able to find Jiang Zhe." ”

When Wang Ji pushed the door and walked out of the room, when he wanted to eat in the dining hall in front of the inn, he happened to see Lin Tong walking out of Lin Bi's room, he was about to say hello to her, but he couldn't make a sound, the delicate and lovely little county lord Zhou was shining with a gorgeous light, so she seemed to be another Lin Bi. Her gaze drifted over and fell on Wang Ji, she smiled slightly, that smile was so bright, but Wang Ji felt a palpitation, Lin Tong walked past him, and said with a smile: "Hey, are you going to the front to eat, I also want to go to the front to eat, it must be much more lively there." Wang Ji wanted to answer, but he felt that his mouth was dry, and he couldn't speak, the little county lord in front of him was so familiar and so unfamiliar.

On September 27, under the guidance of the Hou of the East China Sea, Lin Bi and the others got on a big ship, which was a big ship specially prepared by the Hai Clan's Boat Company, to welcome the guests attending the wedding banquet to the island occupied by the Hou of the East China Sea. Only people of considerable status can board this passenger ship. In charge of welcoming the guests was Luo Heng, the beloved general of Jiang Yong, Hou of the East China Sea, who was chatting with the guests on the deck with a smile, and did not look like the rumored sea butcher at all.

Lin Tong was still very excited when he first got on the boat, but as soon as the boat moved, he felt dizzy, and although he was reluctant to see the scenery on the sea, he was still forced by Lin Bi to go back to rest. Lin Bi was standing at the bow of the boat, enjoying the sea breeze. I kept an eye on the guests on the ship, there were many guests on the ship, and their identities were different, but it was obvious that most of them were businessmen, and those who could get on this ship were at least rich businessmen on the rich side.

At this time, someone behind him said: "Grass people Hai Zhongying, I heard that Her Royal Highness the princess was also on the boat, so I came to meet her, and asked the princess to forgive the grass people for being presumptuous." ”

Lin Bi turned his head and saw a middle-aged man in a dark blue robe standing outside the protective circle of several of his guards, with a handsome appearance, his complexion was bronzed after sun exposure, and he was followed by a young man, with a handsome appearance and a light brown complexion, obviously the original complexion should be very fair, it should have been tanned by the sun in recent years. The two men are seven or eight points similar in appearance and outline, and they are obviously related by blood.

Lin Bi's heart moved, and said: "It turned out to be Mr. Hai Wuya Hai and Hai Li Hai Gongzi, and it is a great honor for this palace to meet today." As he spoke, he asked the guards to let the two men over.

Hai Wuya said with a smile: "This word Wuya is just an alias given by everyone, because it offended the name of the Hou Xianzun of the East China Sea, so it is not used much now, and Her Royal Highness the Princess said that it will be Zhongying in the next voice." His Royal Highness came to the East China Sea in person, and Zhong Ying was supposed to go to see him, but His Royal Highness was noble, and the grass people did not dare to blaspheme, so I asked His Highness to forgive me. ”

Lin Bi smiled slightly and said, "Mr. Hai is not polite, why didn't Mr. Hai go to help Donghai Hou cook the wedding banquet, with the relationship between Mr. and Hou Ye, he should help." ”

A trace of coldness flashed in Hai Wuya's eyes, and he said: "The future wife of the little marquis is the daughter of the Yue family in Southern Fujian, Hai and the Yue family have always had old grudges, and they don't want to spoil the atmosphere, so they didn't go to help." Speaking of this, Hai Wuya seemed to be a little awake, and said in disguise: "Hai's curiosities will be held on September 30, I don't know if the princess is interested, this time Hai has brought some overseas treasures, and some or princesses will be interested." ”

While speaking, Hai Wuya stretched out his hand, and Hai Li, who had been smiling silently, took out a red Cambodian note and handed it to Hai Wuya, Hai Wuya presented the Cambodian note to Lin Bi, and said: "There is a catalog of some valuable treasures that will be displayed on it, if Your Highness is interested, you can take a look at it first." ”

Lin Bi took the post, didn't open it, and said with a smile: "Mr. Hai is really good at business, and the Southern Minyue family is also a giant in the shipping industry, so why do you want to come to Donghaihou and want more partners?" ”

A sneer flashed in Hai Wuya's eyes, and he said: "Your Highness has misunderstood, the biological mother of the little marquis is originally from the Southern Minyue family, and this marriage is just a kiss." ”

At this time, a little girl's laughter came from afar: "Uncle Hai, Uncle Hai, what do you see Lan Lan shooting?" ”

When Lin Bi heard the voice, she saw a little girl in pink clothes running over, holding a delicate crossbow in her right hand and a seabird in her left hand that had been shot through the head by a small crossbow arrow.

At Lin Bi's signal, the guards did not stop the little girl, she happily rushed into the arms of the sea and raised the seabird to him like a treasure.

Hai Wuya said dotingly: "Okay, if your father knows, he will be very happy, but probably he prefers you like a young lady." ”

The little girl retorted: "No, Daddy said that Lan Lan can do whatever she likes, and Lan Lan will want to follow Brother Li to see those red-haired and green-eyed Yiren in the future." ”

Hai Li smiled: "I don't dare to agree to this, who doesn't know that Childe and Mrs. regard Miss as a pearl in their palms, if I take you out to sea, Childe will only ban your feet at most, and I am afraid that I will be expelled from the door." ”

The little girl said frustratedly: "Brother Li doesn't dare, woo, last time Lan Lan wanted to ask someone to send a letter to Brother Jun, but no one dared to do so." ”

When Hai Li heard the little girl say this, his heart sank, and he looked at Lin Bi worriedly, only to see that she didn't seem to notice anything, but just looked at the little girl with a smile, and then put her mind at ease and said apologetically: "Princess, the child is naughty, let you laugh." ”

Lin Bi smiled: "It's okay, very cute little girl, what's your name, do Hai Gongzi and his father have the status of master and servant?" ”

Haili said with a smile: "Her name is Roulan, she is the beloved daughter of Haili's benefactor, when the grass people wandered all over the world, and was taken in by the benefactor to stay under the door, and later learned the whereabouts of the uncle, came to defect, and was blessed by the master, in exchange for Haili's free body, but the old kindness did not dare to forget, so it is still commensurate with the master and servant." ”

Lin Bi looked at Roulan's big eyes full of curiosity, reached out and picked her up, Hai Li took the crossbow and seabird in Roulan's hand, Roulan's hands were free, and naturally hugged Lin Bi's neck, Lin Bi's heart warmed, and said with a smile: "Little Lanlan, why isn't your father here?" ”

Hai Li frowned, and was about to rush to answer, but saw a guard's warning eyes, at this time Roulan had already said: "Daddy doesn't like so many people, Lan Lan finally begged her mother to agree, let Uncle Hai and Brother Li take Lan Lan to see the excitement?" ”

Lin Bi smiled again: "So what is Lan Lan's surname?" ”

Roulan's eyes flickered, and said, "This, Lan Lan doesn't know, Daddy is Daddy, Lan Lan is called Lan Lan, Uncle Hai, what's Daddy's surname?" ”

Everyone smiled knowingly when they heard this, it was common for a child not to know the names of their parents, and Lin Bi could only laugh.

Looking at Xiao Roulan, who was jumping away, Lin Bixin said: "I'm probably too suspicious, how can I see anyone thinking about that person?" ”

At this time, the fast running little Roulan and a little boy collided together, the little boy was less than four years old, but he was taller and stronger than Roulan, the two children collided together, the little boy just stumbled a little, but Roulan sat down on the ground.

Hai Li hurriedly walked over and lifted Roulan up, the little boy glanced at the two of them coldly, and was about to turn around and leave, Roulan shouted: "Hey, you bumped into me, why don't you leave without apologies." ”

A look of contempt flashed in the little boy's eyes, and he said coldly, "You are also at fault." ”

Roulan only felt a bang in her head, although she was not very old, but the people she met were either regarded as treasures to her, or they were respectful, and the worst was also quite fond of her, no one had ever been rude to her like this, her eyes were red somehow, and she jumped up, grabbed the little boy's shirt, and said, "Quickly apologize to me." ”

The little boy was about to break free, but when he saw Roulan's tearful eyes, he couldn't help but feel soft on his hands, but he still said stiffly: "You are also wrong." ”

Roulan's eyes rolled, let go of her hand, and said, "It's me who is not good, I shouldn't run around, I'm sorry." ”

The little boy was stunned for a moment, and before he could react, Roulan had already crossed her hands on her waist and said, "I have already made amends, it's your turn." ”

The little boy was really stunned at this time, and only after a while did he say, "It's me who is not good." ”

Roulan burst into tears and smiled, revealing a smug look, and at this time, a bold laugh came: "Good ability, Lin'er, but it's hard to see you apologize?" ”

The little boy blushed, lowered his head and walked behind a man in brocade, who was in his thirties, handsome and straight, with cold eyes in his dark eyes, although he was laughing, but from his expression there was no trace of joy. This man has a cruel and cold aura all over his body, but his demeanor is so graceful and calm, this man, like a cheetah who is tame on the surface, makes people worry that he may break through the cage and tear the enemy's chest at any time.

The little boy looked at the man with admiration, but the man did not look at him again, but looked at the little girl lightly, and the little boy looked disappointed in his eyes and lowered his head.

Lin Bi was vigilant in her heart, this man was definitely a dangerous person, the man's eyes fell on Lin Bi's body, a smile appeared in his eyes, Lin Bi felt a chill in her heart, and slowly moved forward, she was unwilling to bow her head in front of anyone, especially this man who was likely to be friend or foe.

The man said lightly: "Princess Jiaping, the first time we met, it was really better to meet than to be famous." ”

Lin Bi's eyes flashed, and he said, "I didn't expect His Royal Highness King Qi to leave the army, which really surprised Lin Bi." ”

The man laughed and said: "Ten years of repairing the same boat, this king is really a great honor, Princess Jiaping is a heroine among women, on behalf of her father to guard Daizhou, the barbarians are in awe, this king is slightly subdued to the East China Sea, I thought that I would have the opportunity to see the princess, now I see it, enough to comfort my life, although Long Tingfei is powerful, this king did not take it to heart, but he has you, an unmarried lady, but this king is envious. ”

Lin Bi saw that although his words were uninhibited, but there was a thick gloomy look in his expression, thinking that this person was originally a famous prodigal son, but after the big change two years ago, not only did he dismiss almost all the concubines in the house, but also never got close to women, for the deceased wife was so affectionate, Lin Bi felt pity in his heart. Sighing softly, Lin Bi said lightly: "The prince is too famous, why did the prince come to the East China Sea, I heard that the envoy of your country this time is Li Kang, the king of Qing?" ”

The man's expression darkened, and he said indifferently: "This king and the Marquis of Donghai are cousins, and this time the nephew gets married, and this king congratulates him in his private capacity." Chiji, why are you here, your master? ”

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