Chapter 673: The Grain Robbery Tragedy (18)

Yang Tian and the three of them only stayed in Zhenbei City for half a day, and then returned.

Because Yan Yin told them that the imperial monarch had passed away a few months ago, and the crown prince had ascended the throne. As die-hard supporters of Fengyun's success, the three of them naturally need to go back to help him as soon as possible.

After sending Yang Fan away, Yan Yin returned to the General's Mansion.

Lin Qing'er set up a table of side dishes in the backyard, beckoned Yan Yin to sit down, and then smiled and said, "Because it's nothing, I specially got some side dishes, you can taste it and see if it suits your liking." ”

Looking at the simple and delicate dishes on the stone table, Yan Yin sat down and picked up the chopsticks and ate them happily, saying while eating, "As long as it is Qing'er, the dishes you make are all I like to eat." ”

With a playful smile, Lin Qing'er sat next to Yan Yin, propped her chin and looked at him, "Yang Fan, are what they said true?"

Although Lin Qing'er did not appear in the hall, she was a martial king after all, and every move in the general's mansion could not escape her ears and eyes.

Nodding, Yan Yin took out a pot of jade pot wine, poured a cup for Lin Qing'er and poured herself a glass, took a sip and said, "The Yang family and the Ling family jointly funded and assisted us in digging the giant river, and the other two families will use their financial resources and connections to mobilize grain and grass from all over the country for the army." Our price is to give 10,000 ghost wolves to the two families, and then send troops south into the territory of the empire. ”

After thinking for a while, Lin Qing'er held the wine glass and said, "Ten thousand ghost wolves shouldn't be a difficult thing, and you have already done it by sending troops south." With the financial resources of the Yang family and the Ling family, they can support the excavation of the giant river. However, this does not seem to be beneficial to the two families. ”

"It doesn't seem to be good now, but it's going to be big in the future. Yan Yin and Lin Qing'er touched a cup and said, "After all, the Yang family and the Ling family are just business groups, if Feng Yunxiao really wants to make a move, then the Yang family and the Ling family will inevitably be his first choice." Although the two families are wealthy, in this world of great contention, strength is everything. They chose to stand on the side of Fengyun Success, and Fengyun Success was not enough to protect their strength, so as long as they curry favor with Northern Xinjiang and get the help of our Northern Xinjiang army, the two families will have a chance to continue to prosper. Otherwise, destruction will only be in the blink of an eye. Both of these are related to Qingyun Peak, and they are here to help Northern Xinjiang, so I naturally won't refuse. When I was in Savage City, I also had an agreement with them, and now all they do is fulfill the agreement. ”

Saying that, Yan Yin thought of something, put down the wine glass and said, "But it's not the time to send the ghost wolf, only after the matter of Qingyan is thoroughly investigated and resolved." One Piece and Sword Turtle have already led their troops out of the northern frontier, and with Uncle Nangong in charge, I think Fengyun should be able to settle down. ”

Looking at Yan Yin, Lin Qing'er hesitated for a moment, then put down the wine glass and looked at Yan Yin and said seriously, "Yin, have you ever thought about establishing your own Northern Frontier outside the Fengyun Empire?"

Hearing this, Yan Yin was stunned for a moment.

Looking at Lin Qing'er, her eyes revealed seriousness and affirmation.

Drinking the jade pot wine in the wine glass, Yan Yin opened his mouth and said, "Qing'er, do you remember the story of Emperor Tangwu that I told you?"

Nodding, Lin Qing'er said, "Remember, the love story between Emperor Tang Wu and the ancestor of the lovers is very poignant. ”

"It's poignant indeed. Yan Yin stood up, looked up at the big tree in the courtyard, and said softly, "Power, sometimes can bring people infinite scenery and power. Power sometimes brings honor and satisfaction. But more than that, power only brings lust and never-ending greed. In the end, he lost many more valuable things, so that he regretted it for the rest of his life like Emperor Tang Wu. ”

Folding her hands behind her back, Yan Yin whispered, "From the beginning, I never thought about being a person in power. Even though I mastered the Northern Frontier, I handed over the government affairs of the Northern Frontier to Mo Ruthless and Uncle Order, and handed over the army to the pirate brothers. What I want to give to Northern Xinjiang is more of a kind of autonomy and harmony. If I have any pursuit, it may be that I once told my father to create a sect that belongs to the martial arts. ”

Turning to look at Lin Qing'er, Yan Yin stretched out her hand and pointed to the big tree in the courtyard and said, "Look at this big tree, it has many branches, so it grows very luxuriantly and can shade this small courtyard." However, it is not so tall compared to other trees, so it can only grow in this courtyard, and cannot be as tall as the giant trees of the Giant Clan. Rights are like the branches of a big tree, the more branches there are, the more miscellaneous the tree looks, and in the end it is impossible to distinguish where the main pole and the pole are. If you prune the unnecessary branches of a big tree and let it grow higher in the sky, it will eventually become taller and taller. It's the same with people, if you have too much power, the more things you will carry. In the end, I forgot what I wanted in the first place. ”

Lin Qing'er lowered her head and pondered for a moment, then raised her head and sighed, "Maybe it's because I've been the city lord in the Third City of Fengyun for a long time, so I'm used to the thoughts of those in power. The lieutenant general will not hesitate to give up his supreme power after he is defeated by my father, maybe as you think!"

Smiling slightly, Yan Yin sat down beside Lin Qing'er, gently took her into her arms and said, "I don't want to be another Emperor Tang Wu, and I won't be another lieutenant general." Rights are just a stepping stone for me to achieve something. If one day I don't need it, I can release it like a lieutenant general without hesitation. For me, caring for me and the people I love is more important than the so-called rights and land. ”

As he spoke, Yan Yinmu said with his wings, "My greatest wish is that one day, when I successfully create a sect belonging to a martial artist and let it stand tall in the world, I will take you around the world to see the magnificence of the mountains and rivers in this world." ”

Quietly leaning on Yan Yin's arms, Lin Qing'er whispered, "You're right, power and status are not everything. Only a happy life with your loved ones is the most beautiful thing. ”

Power, wealth, fame and fortune are just passing clouds.

Even if he once sat on thousands of miles of mountains and rivers, and held thousands of soldiers and horses in his hands, he was admired by people all over the world, but in the end, he was only submerged by the heroes of later generations.

If people are always striving for more things in their lives, they will not have time to look at the beautiful scenery around them.

Three days later, Ye Qingchen found the mandate and brought it back to Zhenbei City.

Yan Yin had a long talk with the order, talked about the grain robbery tragedy, and also talked about the current shortage of grain and grass in northern Xinjiang, and finally said, "I have reached an agreement with the Yang family and the Ling family, and they will help buy grain from the empire and send it to northern Xinjiang." However, in the meantime, food and grass must be obtained from the caravans and the major families. ”

Looking at Yan Yin, he ordered him to condense his eyebrows and said, "What do you mean?"

Facing the gaze of the grant, Yan Yin said slowly, "Except for Zhenbei City, the city lords of other cities need to be replaced. As for the major families, the current empire is an eventful time, and if there are too many moths in the northern frontier, it is easy to affect the stability of the northern frontier. ”

Nodding, he ordered, "I understand, then I'll do it." However, there are tens of thousands of cities in northern Xinjiang, and if each city is replaced, it will not be possible to find so many talents for a while. So according to my intentions, I might as well replace the lord of the city near the seven main roads first. As for the other cities, they will be planned after the excavation of the giant river is completed. ”

"Well, Uncle Mandate can do what he thinks he wants, and you can decide the specific affairs. Yan Yin opened his mouth and said, "I have already asked Uncle Xueli and them to return to Northern Xinjiang, and if they need anything at that time, please ask Uncle Xue to do his best to cooperate with them." ”

"Okay, that's fine. "But if Mu Shi's position as a general is withdrawn, then have you ever thought about who will command his army?"

After a deep sigh, Yan Yin said, "I want to hand him over to Brother Horseshoe Crab, he has good ability, and he is a sworn brother with One Piece, and he is someone I can trust." It is very suitable for the five of them to be in charge of the black-clothed army. ”

"Horseshoe crab?" said after a moment's thought, "Well, he's a good candidate. If this is the case, then so be it! I will deal with the matter of grain and grass at once, otherwise the delay in the construction of the giant river will be small, and the people will starve to death seriously. ”

Nodding, Yan Yin said, "Well, then there is Uncle Lao." ”

Soon after he was ordered to leave, Du Hu came to the General's Mansion again.

"Commander, it's been investigated. The Su family did not directly participate in the purchase of grain in this incident, but lent money to the major families to let them act. Looking at Yan Yin, Du Hu said, "So the Su family didn't stock up on grain." ”

Yan Yin was stunned for a moment, and then sneered, "This Su Xipo is a little capable, no wonder he can become the head of the Su family." The means of contributing money and not making efforts, and planning behind the scenes are really good. But since he took out the money, don't think about taking it out. ”

Looking at Du Hu, Yan Yin ordered, "You immediately ask the people with black pupils to cooperate with the actions of the general, and investigate every family involved in this grain hoarding incident." How to deal with it, the general is given his own decision. ”

"Yes!" After Du Hu received the order, he immediately left and began to prepare to carry out Yan Yin's order.

Soon after Du Hu left, Duan Sanchi came to the door.

"Commander, the city lord of Mo has already put Su Xipo away. Looking at Yan Yin, Duan Sanchi said, "However, City Lord Mo has already asked Guan Xiang to abolish Su Xipo's strength." ”

Hearing the news, Yan Yin was silent for a while, and then said, "It's okay to be abolished, only by being an ordinary person can you understand the life and feelings of ordinary people." By the way, are they okay with Guan Xiang?"

Nodding, Duan Sanchi said, "It's all good, the three of them have adapted to it, and they are currently following me to assist the Mo City Lord in his work." ”

As he was talking, Ye Qingchen came to the hall.

"Hello ma'am!" Duan Sanchi said respectfully.

With a slight bow, Ye Qingchen looked at Yan Yin and whispered, "Senior Uncle Hanqing is here." ”

After waving back three feet, Yan Yin came to the backyard.

Lin Qing'er was chatting with Xia Hanqing, while the god of fire was flying up and down on Xia Hanqing's body.

"Xiaohuo, don't frolic, this is Qingyun Peak's Xia Hanqing uncle. Ye Qingchen scolded at the Fire God, "Come back quickly." ”

"Oh" the fire god replied, and then turned into a red light and submerged into Ye Qingchen's body.

Looking at Xia Hanqing, Yan Yin said in a condensed voice, "Uncle Hanqing, is there a result?"

Nodding, Xia Hanqing said, "Duan Yan has already investigated the truth, and the others are now in Su Mansion, let me come over in advance to report the situation to you." ”

"Su Fu?" Yan Yin's eyes froze, and he faintly began to have some bad premonitions.