Lu Yunzhou knew in his heart that he was afraid that this Cheng Song was the person sent by Tian Dan to supervise him.

At that time, Lu Yunzhou and Tian Dan agreed, and Tian Dan only gave Lu Yunzhou three months to confirm his speculation. If three months have passed, and Qin has not sent troops to attack Han and Zhao, then Tian Dan will send troops to attack Wei Guo according to the original plan, and Lu Yunzhou's mission in Korea will also change immediately, and try his best to promote an alliance between Qi and Han in order to contain Wei!

Lu Yunzhou returned the salute and asked, "How many men did General Cheng bring this time?" ”

Cheng Song replied with some embarrassment: "The lowly position is just a military captain, and the envoy is returned, and Tian Xiang ordered the lowly duty to transfer five hundred light cavalry to accompany the guard!" ”

Lu Yunzhou must be in his heart, thinking that Tian Dan is still interesting enough, Cheng Song's five hundred light cavalry and Lu Yunzhou's own five hundred soldiers, there are also a thousand people, although it is not a lot, but as the accompanying escort of the mission, it is enough, so he smiled and arched his hand: "In this way, there will be a captain of Lao Cheng on this trip!" ”

Cheng Song seemed to be very shy, and hurriedly said a few words modestly.

Xiao Yuetan said dissatisfiedly in the back: "Qi Yu, you kid is really interesting, I'm your teacher!" Don't you want to ask me to be your doorman? I didn't know how to take the initiative to greet me, and I had to come to you myself! ”

Lu Yunzhou smiled, walked to Xiao Yuetan's side, and said with a wink: "Is it that the student is not thoughtful, can Mr. think about it clearly?" ”

Xiao Yuetan snorted and scolded with a smile: "You kid made such a big move, and you still ask me what to do?" Aren't you all set, I'll say yes? ”

Lu Yunzhou was overjoyed, and hurriedly bowed his hand to the end, and said: "In this way, the student will thank Mr. for his love, and he will rely on Mr. for his support and assistance on this trip!" ”

Lu Yunzhou was overjoyed in his heart, Xiao Yuetan can be described as a figure with many stars, Xiang Shaolong's many major actions are inseparable from Xiao Yuetan's advice, if this mission is assisted by him, the probability of success will definitely be greatly improved!

Xiao Yuetan shook his head and smiled bitterly: "I really obeyed your kid, and I was tied in and out of the mission again in a word, I taught you as a student in my life, so it was time to lose the festival that night!" ”

Xiao Yuetan sighed with a fake sigh there, and everyone was amused when they looked at him.

Lu Yunzhou sat on the cushion next to Xiao Yuetan, and Cheng Song also sat back in place.

In the center where everyone was sitting, a map was placed, and Lu Yunzhou glanced at it, knowing that before that, everyone should be studying the route of this trip.

Han Jian said lightly: "Qi Yu, I have already received news from the fourth brother, I will go back with you!" ”

When Lu Yunzhou saw Han Qian appear here, he already had a guess in his heart, and asked with concern, "How is Senior Brother's injury?" It's a long way to go, but take care of yourself! ”

The fourth brother that Han Jian said can only be Han Fei, and Lu Yunzhou also knew for the first time that Han Fei was the fourth son of King Han.

In the original book, before Han Qian went to Qin, he had stayed in Korea for a period of time, and because of too many bad deeds, he was driven to a foreign country by King Han.

But I don't know if Han was really driven away by King Han because of many bad deeds in the original work, or if there is another hidden story.

Han Jian shook his head and said, "My injuries are no longer serious, and besides, there is still Mr. Xiao on the road, so it's okay!" ”

Xiao Yuetan smiled: "That's right, I'm not here, put my heart in my stomach!" ”

Lu Yunzhou looked at Han Fei, who nodded at him and did not speak.

The tacit understanding between the two had already been cultivated, and Lu Yunzhou immediately understood what Han Fei meant-the news had already been sent back in advance.

Lu Yunzhou's heart was relieved, it had been almost ten days since he reminded Han Fei last time, if Han Fei got the news, he would immediately send the news back, but he was afraid that the messenger who sent the news back to South Korea would have already reached the halfway point at this time.

In this way, Lu Yunzhou was a little relieved, just because he couldn't predict when the Qin State would act, he was worried that the Qin State would act too fast!

But no matter how fast the Qin State moves, at least it will not send troops until the news of Tu Xian is transmitted back, so the envoy sent by Han Fei will definitely be able to send the news to South Korea before the Qin State learns the news!

Seeing that Lu Yunzhou was empty, the floater nodded to Lu Yunzhou.

Fu Zisheng looks like he is in his thirties, medium build, and ordinary appearance, Lu Yunzhou knows that he is Qi Jing's right-hand man, and he still remembers that at the Qi family meeting held before the Spring Festival, Qi Jing mentioned that this year he was going to send Fu Zisheng to South Korea to open the market of Qi's salt shop.

Lu Yunzhou had already met Fu Zisheng when he was preparing for various envoy matters before, and knew that he was familiar with business and was very experienced and capable, so he smiled at him and nodded.

Qi Ting said: "Xiaoyu, before you came, we were discussing the route of the envoy, this to Xinzheng, the capital of South Korea, the fastest overland route will take four months, on the way to pass through countless barren mountains and mountains, but also to cross Jishui, Pushui and a number of tributaries of large rivers, after leaving the country, to pass through many cities of Weiguo and Wei, this road is not easy to walk!" ”

Han Fei said worriedly: "Four...... Four months is too long, and I'm afraid to come...... It's too late to catch up! ”

Lu Yunzhou said: "I have discussed with my father and uncle, the land route is too slow, the time of this trip is urgent, we have only one choice, that is, to take a boat to follow the Jishui and then turn to the Pushui River, to the Huangchi of Wei to change the land route, take the road to the beam, enter from Yuguan in South Korea, and go to Xinzheng!" ”

Meng Fu nodded and said: "Yes, if you take the waterway, although it is against the current, it will be day and night, and this trip is enough for a month!" ”

Qi Ting patted his head and said with a smile: "It turns out that the third brother has been arranged, but I also went to ask Tian Xiang to send troops to escort you before leaving the country, if you take the waterway and the ships are limited, then I can only send you to Gaowan's port!" ”

Lu Yunzhou was moved in his heart and said with a smile: "Thank you, second brother!" ”

Qi Ting said solemnly: "Xiaoyu, your current reputation has spread to the countries of the Central Plains, and all countries know that there is a young wise man in the Qi country, I am afraid that this trip will be remembered by thieves, you must be careful everywhere along the way, don't be careless!" ”

When everyone heard this, their faces turned pale.

Lu Yunzhou nodded seriously and said, "I understand, second brother, I will be careful on the road." ”

And after some further counseling, they went back to rest.

Xiao Yuetan and Han Qian lived in Qi Mansion first.

Cheng Song returned to the barracks and waited until the day of the trip to meet the others.

And Lu Yunzhou naturally took advantage of the last time before the mission, put down everything, and stayed by the side of Shanrou and Kuang Junyao, who were deeply affectionate to him.

It was probably because Lu Yunzhou was about to travel far away, and in the past few days, Shanrou and Kuang Junyao had a rare harmonious relationship, which made Lu Yunzhou very happy.

Night.

In the private room of a restaurant in Linzi.

Hou Sheng sat across from a man wearing a black satin hood with the brim pressed so low that he couldn't see clearly.

Hou Sheng picked up a cup of hot tea on the table, blew it gently, and said leisurely: "Don't worry, the little Linzi at the beginning of the lanterns is very lively, and no one will notice that you are here." ”

Hearing this, the man hesitated for a moment before taking off his hood, revealing his true face hidden in the shadows.

It's Xie Ziyuan!

Xie Ziyuan asked vigilantly: "Brother, you and I don't seem to have any friendship. ”

Hou Sheng said with a smile: "Ziyuan's words are wrong, you and I are friends in the world, Ling Zun and my father are also colleagues who are officials in the same dynasty, let's come out to have a cup of tea and exchange feelings, Ziyuan doesn't have to be so nervous for fear of being discovered!" ”

Xie Ziyuan's face was slightly unnatural, as if he had thought of something, but he chose to remain silent.

Hou Sheng smiled slightly, and teased: "I heard that Ziyuan has recently gotten very close to the troublesome students in Jixia and participated in a lot of lively things?" ”

Xie Ziyuan glared and said, "You sent someone to spy on me?" ”

Hou Sheng smiled and said: "Ziyuan, don't be nervous, I don't mean to blame, after all, everyone has their own ambitions!" ”

Seeing that Xie Ziyuan's face was a little gloomy, the smile in Hou Sheng's eyes deepened, and he suddenly said: "It seems that Ziyuan is very happy about the system created for Qi Yu, the service before and after the saddle, and the fulfillment of his reputation!" ”

Xie Ziyuan's face sank, and the hand under the table grabbed the hem of his robe suddenly.

Hou Sheng was not surprised by Xie Ziyuan's reaction, and said lightly: "Then tell you a piece of news about Qi Yu!" ”

"What's the news?" Xie Ziyuan immediately asked nervously, and then realized that he was acting too quickly, so he quickly put away the expression on his face and strained his face.

Hou Sheng didn't seem to notice, and said with a smile: "In a few days, Qi Yu will leave the Qi country, and he will be sent out by Tian Xiang!" ”

"What? Is this true? Xie Ziyuan was taken aback, and a trace of doubt and joy flashed in his eyes.

"No lie!"

Hou Sheng glanced at Ziyuan and lowered his head to take a sip of hot tea.

There was a moment of silence in the box, and Hou Sheng chuckled again: "Ziyuan, if you want to achieve great things, a city like you is far from enough!" Qi Yu's city is much deeper than yours, if you care about this too, I can help you! ”

Xie Ziyuan heard Hou Sheng's evaluation of Qi Yu, his pupils suddenly shrank, he thought for a moment, and said in a deep voice: "Why do you want to help me?" ”

"Of course, it's because we all have a common enemy - Qi Yu!"

Hou Sheng's eyes were firmly fixed on Xie Ziyuan, and he chuckled as a matter of course.

Xie Ziyuan hesitated for a moment and said in a low voice, "What do you want to do?" ”

Hou Sheng showed a smug smile that his plan had succeeded, and leaned closer and whispered: "Ziyuan, you must know that Qi Yu's imperial examination system is impossible to succeed, and Tian Xiang sent him, the core figure of the imperial examination system, out as an envoy this time, just to calm down the adverse effects caused by the imperial examination system. In fact, I also know that you don't really want to help Qi Yu when you get mixed up with those Jixia students. ”

Xie Ziyuan looked at Hou Sheng with a look of being in his chest, but his father's voice echoed in his mind--

“…… If there is no mistake in his father's judgment, Qi Yu's imperial examination system is most likely backed by Tian Xiang's secret support......"

Xie Ziyuan's face was not moved at all, and he frowned: "You want me to secretly make trouble and help you destroy the imperial examination system?" ”

Hou Sheng laughed and said: "I didn't misunderstand you, you are an understanding person, but I don't know what Ziyuan thinks about this?" ”

Xie Ziyuan's face showed a thoughtful look and did not answer immediately.

Hou Sheng was not in a hurry, so he waited patiently.

After a long time, Xie Ziyuan looked at Hou Sheng with a faint gaze, and said coldly: "Brother Hou, I am very willing to help you, but--"

Hou Sheng raised his eyebrows, and his eyes became serious.

Xie Ziyuan said slowly word by word:

"It's just that I haven't fully gained the trust of Liu Kun and Fang Shihua yet, if you want me to help, you must first cooperate with me and deceive their trust, so that I can break into their interior for you!" 8)