Cang'er was not polite, and asked directly: "What's the situation?" ”

The boss sighed and said, "Not optimistic. The people in the palace came out with the news that the Holy Lord had sent spies in Qiu Ye to inquire about the news of the princess. ”

"He already knows that the princess has left Qiu Ye?" Cang Er asked.

The boss nodded, "Nowadays, the bulletin boards in the streets and alleys are full of portraits of the princess. It reads: Capture this person alive, a bounty of 10,000 taels. ”

Ten thousand taels?

Cang Er sighed secretly in his heart, this week is really enough blood!

"I also heard that the entrance to the mansion of the old general Chen Qiushi has been surrounded. I'm afraid it will be even more difficult to re-enter the General's Palace," said the boss.

"That's why I'm here for this," Cang'er said, "I just went to the General's Mansion, and before I got close, I saw a killer dressed in cloth ambushing somewhere. ”

Hearing this, the boss hurriedly asked, "Have they ever seen you?" ”

Cang Er shook his head, "There shouldn't be." ”

The boss breathed a sigh of relief and said, "That's good, that's good!" ”

"But the prince's plan is the day after tomorrow, and I have to find a way to get the news in," Cang'er said.

"This is going to be difficult," the boss sighed, and continued: "If the emperor is just sending the Imperial Forest Army to go, it is better to say, after all, there are our people in it." But these are cloth killers, they guard the general's mansion so much that they can't even get in, and it's even more difficult to get the news in! ”

"I know," Cang Er said, and after a moment of silence, he said, "But this news is related to this operation, and it must be sent in." Otherwise, we are very likely to lose. ”

Hearing what he said, the boss was also anxious.

"Now if you want to enter the General's Mansion, even if you have excellent martial arts, I am afraid that you will not be able to. But ......" The boss suddenly stopped, looked at Cang Er and asked, "Can the guards trust Xu?" ”

"The first prince and the prince are both honored by your Xu family, how can I Cang'er not trust you?" Cang Er arched his hand and said.

Hearing this, Boss Xu hurriedly returned the salute and said, "General Chen Qiushi often orders food and wine from the Xianju next door, and I heard that he loves that bite. If you're pretending to be a food delivery guy, then ......"

In the latter words, Boss Xu didn't say it, Cang'er was also clear in his heart. He has done this kind of stealing and changing pillars, and now he has picked up his old profession again, which should be handy.

"It's too dangerous. When the time comes, I will send someone to meet you at the back door of the General's Mansion. If it is revealed, please flee through the back door quickly, and don't be greedy," said Boss Xu.

Cang Er nodded and said, "Don't worry, boss, I know how to be measured." ”：

"That's fine, Guard Cang, wait here for a while, I'll go and make arrangements," said the boss.

Cang'er bowed his head and said, "There is labor." ”

Looking at the boss's back, Cang Er didn't know what to do. Although he believed that it was impossible for the Xu clan to have two hearts for Cangxi, he had to be cautious about this kind of matter of life and death.

After a stick of incense, the boss came with a food box.

"There are three crab roe buns, three bean paste buns, as well as a few side dishes and a pot of old wine that the old general Chen Qiushi likes in Su Ri", Boss Xu said, opening the food box in his hand and handing it to Cang'er.

"If you have anything to say, write it down and stuff it into this food box," Boss Xu continued.

Cang Er answered and took the food box. Boss Xu continued, "You go after a stick of incense, if something happens, remember to escape through the back door, and my people will take you back to the inn on a long journey." ”

Cang Er nodded, "Thank you Boss Xu for your thoughtfulness." ”

The boss smiled and said, "It's just a matter of raising your hands." The first prince had a life-saving grace for my family, and it was my blessing that I could serve the prince. ”

After Cang Er answered, Boss Xu continued: "I have asked the guy to prepare pen, ink and clothes for you, you can prepare first." ”

"Okay, thank you very much", Cang Er finished speaking, and was led to another room by the guy.

This room is simple and elegant, with the four treasures of the study room on the table, and a pair of clothes from the shopkeeper on the bed.

Cang Er asked the guy to step back and sit in front of the table in a daze. Staying in front of the face of things, one can be accidentally taken by the enemy, wouldn't it be safe if he wrote down all the plans of Cangxi?

Thinking so, Cang'er's hand holding the brush paused in the air for a moment and then dipped in ink, and then he put down the pen nervously.

Now, I can only gamble!

After Cang Er finished writing, he hung the note on the table and changed into the clothes that the boss had prepared for him.

After the time was almost up, Cang'er came out of the room with a note.

At this moment, the boss was already waiting in front of the door with a food box.

"Are you ready?" Boss Xu asked.

Cang Er nodded and took the food box from his hand.

"Thank you Boss Xu for your help today. After going back, Cang'er will definitely report this matter to the prince completely", Cang'er said.

"Guard Cang is polite", Boss Xu arched his hand. After looking at the moonlight a few times, he said, "It's not too early, you should go early and come back early." ”

Cang Er answered, and slipped out of the back door of the inn with a food box.

The street where the General's Mansion is located is adjacent to the Guogong Mansion and is the prosperous area of Jinling City. Cang'er looked at the shops on this street along the road, if there was a real fight, I was afraid that the enemy and I would not be able to take advantage of much. It's been two years since he left here, and he doesn't know how many of the shops here have changed owners. In case I accidentally enter the shop of the gate valve family, I am afraid that there will be more luck tonight.

Thinking like this, Cang'er cheered up his spirit.

Seeing that he had arrived at the gate of the General's Mansion, Cang Er secretly glanced at those who were lying in ambush inadvertently with his spare eyes. Of those people, there were already four or five of them that Cang Er could see, and I am afraid that there were others he hadn't seen elsewhere. It seems that tonight's action really can't be rash. Otherwise, not only will the news not be able to get out, but it may also harm Chen Qiushi and Cheng Yue, who are hiding in his mansion.

I saw that I was at the door. The guards guarding the door of the General's Mansion saw someone coming here and asked sharply, "Who is it?" ”

Cang'er lowered his head, deliberately learning from the ordinary people who saw the shivering appearance of the guards, and stammered: "That is, that is, from Xianju, the general ordered a supper from us, and the small one came to deliver it to him." ”

As he spoke, Cang Er shook the food box in his hand.

Chen Qiushi has the habit of adding another meal in the middle of the night, and he also likes the delicacies of Xianju. However, the person who delivered the food looked very angry and asked, "Why haven't I seen you?" ”

Cang Er raised his head slightly, and said: "The small one is the new recruit of the Xianju, and it is the first time that I have come to deliver food to the old general, and I also ask the eldest brother of the guard to be accommodating." ”

As he spoke, the dagger in Cang'er's sleeve was about to reach the cuff. Although this guard is well-intentioned, if he continues to delay like this, he is afraid that he will invite trouble. If it was really necessary, Cang'er didn't think it was wrong to kill an innocent person.

Thinking so, I suddenly heard a voice from the door—

"Who's yelling at the door?"

Cang'er followed the prestige, and it was Chen Qiushi who said this.

Seeing this, Cang'er hurriedly raised his head a few more points, and said: "The little one is the one who runs the hall in the Xianju, and today he was assigned by the boss to deliver food to the general, and the eldest brother of the guard is asking the little one." ”

Although Chen Qiushi is old, he has good eyesight and recognizes Cang'er at a glance. But because these guards guarding the door were sent by Zhou Ze, and there were still some unsightly people in the corner outside the door, Chen Qiushi had no choice but to say: "What time is it to deliver the food, if you arrive late, I will run directly to your store!" ”

"The general forgives the sins, the general forgives the sins", Cang Er nodded and said.

Chen Qiushi glanced at him and said, "Come in with me, I didn't bring any money, you come with me to get the money." ”

Cang Er answered, and hurriedly followed Chen Qiushi into the mansion.

After entering the door, Chen Qiushi took Cang Er to his bedroom and asked, "Why are you here?" ”

"The prince asked me to send you a message", as he spoke, Cang Er took out a note from his arms and handed it to Chen Qiushi, "This is the prince's plan, please ...... it."

Without waiting for Cang'er to finish speaking, Chen Qiushi's personal servant knocked on the door and said, "General, the Holy Lord is coming to our General's Mansion, and he is about to arrive at the door." ”

"Why is Zhou Ze here?" Cang Er muttered.

Chen Qiushi responded, stuffed the note into his arms, and said to Cang'er: "Leave the food box." You change your clothes and leave! ”

Cang Er replied and took off the body. He wears a night suit inside, and in the dark night, he can more or less protect from the environment.

"Tell the prince that General Cheng Yue and I will fully support him!"

Cang Er bowed and disappeared into the night.

Chen Qiushi went out with the food box and said to the servant who had been standing at the door for many years: "Burn that garment and let General Cheng Yue go to the cellar to hide it." ”

The man answered and did as Chen Qiushi instructed.

After a while, Chen Qiushi was sitting alone in the hall drinking a little wine, when he suddenly heard the guard report: "The emperor has arrived-"

Hearing this, Chen Qiushi hurriedly put down the wine cup and walked towards the door, saluting: "The old man is late to take over, and I ask the saint to forgive me." ”

Zhou Ze helped Chen Qiushi, sat on the throne and said: "Where did the old general come from, I also suddenly thought of you and came here, I have never greeted you, why is it too late to take over?" ”

As he spoke, Zhou Ze laughed twice, and Chen Qiushi also smiled.

"Sit", Zhou Zeyan said.

After Chen Qiushi thanked him, he sat down at the bottom of Zhou Ze and said, "I don't know what the saint came late at night, what is the so-called matter? ”

Zhou Ze glanced at the food box on Chen Qiushi's table, and deliberately diverted the topic: "What is this food box of General Chen?" ”

"Enlightening the saints, people are old and hungry quickly. Lao Chen has the habit of adding a supper, and today he was talking about the meal of the Xianju, and when he was greedy, he ordered the people over there to send a copy", Chen Qiushi replied.

"Hearing the old general say this, I'm a little hungry, I don't know if I can share the delicious food with the general!" Zhou asked.

"This is natural," Chen Qiushi replied.

With Chen Qiushi's permission, Zhou Ze unceremoniously opened the lid of the food box, and there was a note inside.

Zhou Ze picked up the note, glanced at Chen Qiushi, and asked, "What is this?" ”

Chen Qiushi looked at the note in Zhou Ze's hand and said with a smile: "The old minister doesn't know, you might as well open the old minister and take a look with you." ”

Hearing this, Zhou stared at the note and looked at Chen Qiushi. I don't know if this person is too cunning, or if this note is really not that important. Zhou Ze couldn't find a flaw in Chen Qiushi's face.

Zhou Ze knew that when he opened this note, his suspicion of Chen Qiushi was confirmed. However, as an emperor, he has to be cautious, what others are worried about is the great rivers and mountains of Chengzhou!

Thinking of this, Zhou Ze stared at Chen Qiu and said truthfully: "Since the old general has no objection, then I will share your little secret." ”

As he spoke, Zhou Ze opened the note while laughing, and Chen Qiushi also laughed twice with Zhou Ze. Right now, although he was very calm on his face, he was nervous in his heart. He never expected that there was such a note in this food box, and the most important thing was that he didn't know what was written on this note. What if Cang'er also hid a copy of their plan in this food box?

Zhou Ze's movements were very slow, and from time to time his eyes fell on Chen Qiushi's face.

In the end, it was an old general who had experienced strong winds and waves, and Zhou Ze couldn't see the slightest clue from his face.

The moment the note was opened, Zhou Ze's expression was a little ugly.

What is this about?

Chen Qiushi couldn't help but feel a little nervous when he looked at Zhou Ze, so he asked, "What is written on this note?" ”

Zhou glanced at Chen Qiushi and handed the note to Chen Qiushi. Chen Qiushi took the note, and his face was a little embarrassed - General Chen Gui'an, the money for the recent wine and food, do you think you can let the errand runner bring it over to the little one?

After Chen Qiushi read it, he coughed lightly a little embarrassed, "Holy Lord, that ......"

Zhou Ze waved his hand, "Old General Chen is short of silver?" ”

Hearing Zhou Ze's question, Chen Qiushi nodded confusedly.

Zhou Ze subconsciously touched his nose, coughed lightly, and said, "The inner government doesn't give enough money?" ”

"The old minister has been in seclusion for many years, and he has no concept of money and other things outside his body. When I went out a few days ago, I saw that there were victims in Hexi, so I gave all the money I had saved in the past two years to the magistrate of the city, and asked him to help the victims and repair the river embankment. ”

Zhou Ze nodded and said, "Having someone like General Chen in the court is really my blessing to the people of Zhou. ”

Speaking of this, Chen Qiushi arched his hand and said: "The inheritance of Zhou is big, and the fertile field is thousands of miles. If the people are not rich and rich, they will be in rebellion. If the saint does not pay attention to the situation of these victims in time, it is difficult to guarantee that one day he will follow the rebels against us and inherit the Zhou country. ”

Zhou Ze responded and said respectfully: "Old General Mingjian, it's not that I don't care about the people in these disaster areas. A few days ago, I ordered the allocation of funds for grain, but as the exploitation continued, the food and money that my people could get were too little. ”

"The saint just doesn't say it, and the old minister will also report to the saint. The disaster in Hexi is serious, if it is not well relieved, I am afraid that the officials will force the people to rebel! Don't forget, water can carry a boat and it can capsize a boat," Chen Qiushi advised.

"I know, and when I free my hands, I will punish these corrupt officials and corrupt officials," Zhou said.

Chen Qiushi said: "The saint is wise. ”

When Zhou Ze heard this, he stood up, "In this case, the old general will use it slowly, and I will go back to the palace first." ”

"Holy Lord", Chen Qiushi hurriedly shouted.

Zhou Ze turned around and asked, "What else is going on?" ”

"Here, the money for this wine and food was also paid by the saint for the old minister," Chen Qiushi said.

Hearing what he said, Zhou Ze laughed, and Chen Qiushi looked at Zhou Ze a little embarrassed.

Zhou Ze stepped forward and patted him on the shoulder, and said with a smile: "The old general is for me to inherit the wealth of the people of Zhou, how can I not help?" After speaking, Zhou Ze looked sideways and ordered: "Take a hundred taels of gold and give it to the old general." ”

"This ...... This is too much", Chen Qiushi hurriedly said, "The saint helped me pay for this meal of wine and food, and Chen will definitely return it to the saint in the future." If the saint gives the old minister money again, how can the old minister pay it back? ”

Zhou Ze was amused by Chen Qiushi's honest energy, "Old General Chen, Old General Chen, since I gave it to you, why do you need to pay it back?" ”

"This ......," Chen Qiushi said, "If you don't have merit, the saint will torture the old minister." ”

Zhou Ze patted Chen Qiushi on the shoulder again and asked rhetorically: "If it is said that General Chen is not meritorious, how many people in this court say that they have merit?" ”

Seeing that Chen Qiushi still wanted to shirk, Zhou Ze hurriedly said: "Okay, General Chen is my meritorious servant of Zhou, don't say that this hundred taels of gold, even my father can afford it!" ”

"The saint has tormented the old minister", said Chen Qiushi, who was about to kneel.

Zhou Ze hurriedly supported Chen Qiushi and said, "Okay, the old general doesn't have to be polite." It's getting late, and I'm going back to the palace. ”

"The old minister respectfully sends the saint," Chen Qiushi said.

Looking at Zhou Ze's back, Chen Qiushi's heart really put it in his stomach and walked towards the secret passage of the cellar.

After Zhou Ze left the General's Mansion, Zhou Bing asked on the side: "Could it be that the regent really doesn't plan to use General Chen's chess piece?" ”

Zhou Ze sighed and said, "It's hard to say, the regent's mind is the most difficult to guess. ”

Zhou Bing nodded and asked, "Then let's just go home empty-handed?" ”

Zhou Zebai glanced at Zhou Bing, "You also saw that Chen Qiushi scattered all his family wealth for the people of Hexi." He has done a lot of good things for the people, which I have heard of for a long time. If I move him openly, the courtiers will agree, but the people will not agree! ”