Changtu Mansion is a time when people are panicking, and this year is very tasteless. The Japanese are getting tighter and tighter, and the yamen looks like an ornament, and no one takes it seriously anymore. If there was a conflict between the Japanese and the orders of the yamen, then it was natural to listen to the Japanese. If nothing else, the Japanese are holding guns in their hands, so can it be the same?

If you want to talk about guns, in fact, there are a lot of guns in the training army of the new army under the command of Nalan General Army, and there is no need to be afraid of the Japanese. But the imperial court has issued an order, saying that it is "outside neutrality", so I am afraid that these guns are not as good as burning sticks.

But these guns are not really useless, if the Japanese want to use these guns. Although they had not yet become mad enough to stretch out their hands to the Qing army to ask for guns, since both Japan and Russia had already responded to the Qing court's edict and recognized the "external neutrality" of the Great Qing State in this war, then the Great Qing State had to fulfill its obligation of "external neutrality". As a result, the guns in the garrison of the new army and the training of the army in the important garrison towns outside the customs of the Qing Dynasty were useful, that is, to "exterminate the bandits".

The Japanese forcibly requisitioned grain from grain merchants in the prefectures, counties, towns and towns under the jurisdiction of Changtu Province, and planned to transport it to Changtu Province and distribute it to the front line by rail as a supply of materials. But in the thirtieth year of Chinese New Year's Eve, a grain transport team from Kangping to Changtu encountered an ambush. In the wilderness, the hands are all braided on their heads, and they are clearly from the Qing Dynasty. Of the more than 20 civilians in the grain transport team, eight were wounded, and five Japanese soldiers were escorted, three were killed and one was seriously wounded. Of the attackers, about 40 were killed, eight were killed, and no prisoners were taken, so the number of wounded is unknown. Of the 12 grain trucks, two were stolen, seven were burned on the spot, and one was seriously damaged.

This is a very big loss for the Japanese. What's more, the troops stationed in Changtu Province led by Yuya Watanabe are functional logistics support troops, and their mission is to ensure food security in Changtu Province and provide supplies for the front line. Now that there is combat attrition, for Yuya Watanabe, it is a dereliction of duty, and for the Yamen, this is a diplomatic incident that they cannot afford, so they can only choose to send a telegram to report to the Shengjing Foreign Affairs Yamen for decision as soon as possible.

A few days later, Sheng Jing sent a telegram back and forth, saying that he had ordered the military and political officials of Changtu Prefecture to thoroughly investigate the bandits in Changtu and strictly prevent the rebellious people from wantonly destroying the situation while the two friendly countries were at war, with bad intentions and damaging the harmony between the Qing Dynasty and the two gangs.

At this time, the control of Zichangtu Mansion and its surroundings is even stricter, and it can be said that it has reached the point of rumors.

However, in this situation, the city is becoming more lively and festive. This has nothing to do with this Spring Festival, which has no New Year's flavor, this festivity and excitement comes from the two powerful families in Changtu Mansion, the An family and the Nalan family. One is the prefect of Changtu Province, the parent official of one place, and the other is Feng'en Fuguo Gong, who has the rank of general soldier and is in charge of the training army and the new army of Changtu Province.

On the third day of the Lunar New Year, the day that the two families have already set is a good day to get married! In fact, in the first month, it is not suitable to get married, especially on the third day of the first month, and the New Year's Festival has not ended, which is not in line with the rules. If you don't break the five major exercises to do a big marriage, you may be too old to break the year.

But what has been said is like water that has been spilled, and it cannot be recovered. When the marriage was first decided, there was such a big pomp, and the entire Changtu Mansion knew that the third day of the first lunar month was a day of great joy for Nalan Bowei and An Xien, if it didn't work, where would the face of the An family and the Nalan family go?

Therefore, regardless of whether there is a war or not, no matter what the festival is, this pro-should be successful! Not only do you want to get married, but you also have to do a lot of things. After all, the marriage has already put on such a big show, and if it is not as good as the marriage when it comes to the real marriage, it will still be a joke when it is passed out.

So, on the night of the second day of the Lunar New Year, the red paper and red cloth were spread from the mansion of Feng'en Fuguo Gong all the way to the prefect's yamen. In order to show such a pomp and circumstance, it is to show such a face. It is rumored on the street that the masters of Songhelou were all on annual leave, but they were passed back by the two families and pulled over for a wedding banquet. Officials at all levels in Changtu Province, as well as wealthy squires from all over the country, also received invitations and were invited to attend the wedding of the Nalan family and the An family.

"Lang'er, do you think my brother's clothes look good?" Narambovi stood in front of the diorama, fiddling with his clothes.

Nalan Lang looked at his brother through the mirror, nodded slowly, and said, "Brother, you are in good shape, you look good in anything." What's more, this is the clothes that Ama has taken special care of, and asked Ruifuxiang's master to cut clothes according to your size. Naturally it is good-looking. ”

"Okay, Lang'er, you have a very high vision, and even you say it's good-looking, then it's really good-looking." Nalambavi nodded, turned around and asked, "What's wrong?" When I get married, how do you look sick? Where are you uncomfortable, or are you unhappy that I am married? ”

Nalan Lang held the tea bowl, lowered his head to study the pattern on the bowl, and did not look at Nalan Bowei: "Brother, you are too careful, I have nothing to be unhappy about." The An family and the Nalan family are married, that is a good match, you and Miss An are childhood sweethearts, and they are also a match made in heaven, this is a great joy, how can I be unhappy? ”

Nalan Bowei picked up the hem of his robe, sat next to Nalan Lang, and said sharply: "Raise your head and look at me?" ”

Nalan Lang slowly raised his head, glanced at Nalan Bowei, turned his gaze back, and asked in a deadly tone, "What's wrong?" What advice do you have for me, brother? ”

"Brother is a wall, but the family is not prosperous, Lang'er, I am your brother, and the two of us are from the same father's surname, you don't have to guard against me so much." Nalan Bowei's tone was much softer, and he actually had a bit of a "bitter heart" taste, "I know what you're thinking, you're thinking why your father arranged this marriage was given to me, not you as a sister-in-law." It stands to reason that you, as a son-in-law, will inherit the title in the future, and your heir is the most important thing in the family. Don't you think so? ”

Hey Nalan Lang smiled bitterly and shook his head: "I didn't think about it that way. ”

"That's what you think!" Nalan Bowei snatched the tea bowl from Nalan Lang's hand and put it back on the table, "You should take it personally, you will inherit the title in the future." It's not that my brother said you, you can see for yourself, what are you doing here? Carrying a cage and walking birds to visit the kiln, do you really think you are an ordinary child of the Eight Banners? You are the son of the Duke of Bong'en Fuguo! And I pretended to have seen you play with rabbits in the Big Smoke House! Do you know that once this kind of thing spreads, our Nalan family is likely to ......"

"I know." Nalan Lang interrupted Nalan Bowei's words, "I am the son of Feng'en Fuguogong, what I do represents the face of our Nalan family, if I make a mistake, Ama will not be able to be a man in the court, and your career will also be affected." If I had committed a felony, the title would probably have fallen to you. ”

"You know for yourself that I'm here for your good." Nalambavi nodded and said, "The truth is clear, how can you still be confused when you do things?" If I really want to harm you, I will publicize your affairs and let the people in the banner investigate you, and then I will be the Duke of Feng's grace. You have to think about it. When I get married, I'll tell Ama and ask him to tell you a daughter-in-law too. ”

Nalan Lang rolled his eyes and said, "That's really Brother Lao's trouble." ”

"Are you thinking I'm joking with you?" Nalan Bowei frowned, "I have already found a candidate for you!" is also a good lady, even a few points better than An Jien. ”

Nalan Lang tilted his head and said with a smile: "Which girl is that?" Can you value your brother so much? I don't care if Miss An's strength is stronger, but can I be stronger than the girl in Chunfeng Garden? ”

"You're talking nonsense again!" Narambovey scolded angrily, then calmed down again, "Do you think we were able to bring her back so easily after Ann took advantage of the chaos to escape from the marriage?" At that time, Ann was going to seek refuge with a female classmate who was studying abroad like her. This female classmate is the daughter of Lord Liu, a salt inspector who is an official in Shengjing. Although they are classmates, they are just the same batch, where can they compare to the deep friendship of the protégés who were examined by the same examiner, and they really regard themselves as female champions? Ann Jien was dizzy, so she wanted to take refuge with her. ”

Nalan Lang breathed a sigh, turned his head, and asked, "What happened later?" What happened next? ”

Nalan Bowei laughed: "This daughter of Lord Liu first accepted An Xien, heard about the cause and effect, pretended to agree with An Xien's delusion, and on the other hand, sent someone to inform us secretly. We were afraid that we were in a hurry to call An Jien to find out, and then run away in a panic, but we just wrote back and said that we would let Lord Liu's daughter comfort her first. just dragged her to live in Shengjing for more than half a year. It is said that she has not been idle in the past six months, she has been reading every day, and she is thinking about going to the capital in October to take the new school teaching lady. ”

Seeing that Nalan Lang listened attentively, Nalan Bowei's face also smiled. He continued: "We corresponded with Miss Liu and confirmed that An Xien was really relieved before the person was discharged. Miss Liu also deceived An Xien and said that she wanted her to take a car to Beijing, and arranged a car for her to Lushun. Things are very well done, and the routes are all planned. From Shengjing to Lushun, then transfer to Tianjin Port by boat, and go from Tianjin to Beijing. This stupid girl did it really, and as soon as the car left the gate of Shengjing, we borrowed it and escorted it back to Changtu Mansion. ”

"Oh...... So that's what happened. Nalan Lang nodded and said, "It turns out that Miss An, she thought she had slipped away, but in fact, she has always been under your noses." It's this Miss Liu from Shengjing who helped you trick An Xien back. ”

"That's right!" Nalan Bowei began to count how good this Miss Liu was to Nalan Lang, "Although Lord Liu is a Han Chinese, he has a fat official position, and he has a lot of power in his hands and many ways. Now that the Manchus and Hans can intermarry, it is beneficial for you to marry such an in-laws. And Miss Liu took the overall situation into account, and did not follow An Xien's whim, but informed us of the matter. What's more, this Miss Liu has also drunk foreign ink, which can be said to be a blue heart. I've heard the people under my hands describe that she looks very good, and if you marry her in the future, you won't lose face. If you can rest assured, it is not impossible for me to ask the people under my hands to ask for a photo of her for you. ”

Nalan Lang waved his hand: "People are still waiting for the boudoir, you go to ask for photos on my behalf, and you want to spread some rumors." If you really want to match this family business, you should go and tell Ama and ask him to come forward and invite a matchmaker, and the matchmaker will ask for it, so that it is in accordance with the rules. ”

"Hey! You've got a good idea. Nalambavi smiled, "As you said, when I marry Anjoen, I will discuss this matter with Amma." They are all classmates who have stayed abroad, and they will become concubines in the future, and at home, they don't go out of the door, and they also have something to say. ”

Nalan Lang nodded and did not speak.

Nalambavi suddenly said: "Alas! I'm so worried about your marriage that I've almost forgotten that tomorrow is my day of great joy. I don't know what tomorrow's itinerary will be, but have you heard? ”

"I've seen it," Nalan Lang nodded, "It's just that you don't have to know a lot, brother, it's all cumbersome rules, and it's not interesting." What to do when the time comes, your own matchmaker will remind you next to you, and you will not be afraid of doing something wrong. ”

"That's great," Narambovi asked with a smile, "and isn't that anything special?" ”

"Well, there is." Nalan Lang patted his head, "After you pick up Miss An tomorrow, you will pass by the square in front of the Drum Tower on your way back." At that time, there must be thousands of empty alleys in the city, and nine out of ten will come to join in the excitement. Ama arranged for you and Miss An to come out and meet all the villagers, one is to thank you, and the other is to be close to the people. When the time comes, Miss An will cover her head, and she still wants you to speak, but don't be stage frightened. ”

"That can't be," Narambovi waved his hand, "I don't be afraid to talk in front of so many soldiers, what does it have to do with saying a few words to the people?" Don't worry about me. But I am very relieved to see that you have changed your temper today. Lang'er, I am your own brother, and I will not harm you. ”

After speaking, Nalan Bowei gently patted Nalan Lang's shoulder, got up and walked out of the room, and shouted loudly: "Someone! Come with me to the stables, pick a horse I'm going to ride tomorrow, and pick a tall horse! Hahahaha......"

As Nalan Bowei's voice faded away, Nalan Lang let go of his hand. Sweat made his palms ache - he clenched his fists so hard that his nails scratched the flesh of his palms.

"You won't harm me...... Nalan Lang muttered, "But brother, the Tao is different, and they don't conspire with each other. ”

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