Chapter 518: Treat it as a national soldier

After a while, the carriage came to the street in front of the Thorn Mansion.

Before he could get close to the gate, Ouyang Rong's carriage had already met with another group of carriages, blocking each other's way.

"Childe ......"

"Let's go, it's okay."

"Yes, Childe."

Ouyang Rong came back to his senses and commanded casually.

Ali drove the carriage and took the initiative to get out of the way.

Ouyang Rong lifted the curtain and first glanced at the Assassin's Mansion that was a little lively today.

Immediately, Yu Guang saw two familiar figures in the carriage blocking the road opposite.

In the carriage opposite, a noble lady wearing a purple and gold silk and a short and fat merchant wearing a pure gold dragon ring on his thumb opened the curtain of the carriage almost at the same time to check the movement outside.

As a result, the eyes of the two sides collided in the air.

I was stunned for the first time.

"Ouyang Changshi."

Pei Sanniang subconsciously shouted.

"What long history? Isn't it just a little Sima now, hum......"

Shen Bingqiang, who was straight, helped the outer hat of the supporter and hummed quietly.

Pei Sanniang immediately pulled Shen Bingqiang's cuffs, and the latter reluctantly shut up.

However, when he saw the handsome young man with a calm face in the carriage that was giving way on the opposite side, his eyes looked back and forth on her, Shen Bingqiang, and the Thorn Shi Mansion next to him.

Pei Sanniang's face suddenly became embarrassed.

……

"Hey, why haven't they come yet? It's almost noon. ”

"It's okay, maybe the road was delayed, the day before yesterday there was a torrential rain in Longcheng and Jishui County, the mud and sand were mixed, and the waterway was also a little inconvenient, and the climate in the south of the Yangtze River was not as good as in the north......

"However, an autumn rain and a cold, the third prince and Wang Thorn Shi, pay attention to keeping warm."

"Brother Lin is still calm, and in terms of qi cultivation kung fu, Lord Wang has to learn from Brother Lin."

In the main hall of the Assassin's Mansion, Wei Shaoqi, Wang Lengran, and Lin Cheng, whose whereabouts were erratic in the past, the three figures were sitting on the seats in the hall, drinking tea and chatting.

At the top of the main hall, the two left and right main seats that should have belonged to the history of the assassin were given up, and Wei Shaoqi and Lin Cheng sat down unceremoniously.

Wang Lengran sat in the lower position to accompany the tea anyway.

However, the old thorn Shi's face was not dissatisfied at all.

Wang Lengran put down the teacup, paced in the center of the hall, glanced at the sky outside the hall from time to time, or called his subordinates, asked a few questions, and waved his hand impatiently to reprimand.

It wasn't until Wei Shaoqi put down the teacup and said a few words that Wang Lengran squeezed out a smile, nodded and sat back in place, and continued to wait patiently.

He looked at Lin Cheng, who looked indifferent, and said with an old face that was not blushing:

"Lin Gongzi is indeed a young talent, the kind that is rare in the world, and he has been sitting firmly in Diaoyutai during this time, which really amazes the old man."

Lin Cheng smiled and clenched his fists, neither humble nor arrogant.

"Lord Wang has won the award, and I have to learn from you, the old-timers."

"Hey, where, where."

Wei Shaoqi sneered:

"Okay, don't praise each other, so is Brother Lin, both of them have been taken by Lord Wang haha."

All three laughed.

Wang Lengran laughed for a while, then looked at the sky outside on the high sky, and then asked:

"The wartime meeting was scheduled to be held in the afternoon in the warm pavilion of our mansion, but the old man booked a banquet at the Xunyang Pavilion at noon, wanting to wash the dust for Qin Changshi of the Chinese army camp, and also posted a post to invite many colleagues and wealthy businessmen to participate......

"Qin Changshi, it seems that they can't pass this delay, huh."

Wei Shaoqi waved his hand and said impatiently:

"Don't stare at your twists and turns all day long, you can eat at any time, the important thing now is to see the response from General Qin's side, and we must talk about things in the afternoon."

Wang Lengran whispered: "In fact, when eating, you can also talk, and the dinner table is suitable for acquaintance with feelings." ”

Lin Cheng suddenly spoke:

"Master Wei, Lord Wang, a few days ago, I entrusted the letter handed over by the little lady Qin, what did General Qin reply from?"

Wei Shaoqi suddenly smiled, and his sharp white teeth were very eye-catching:

"The letter from General Qin's side said that he very much supports the resolution of His Majesty and the Political Affairs Hall, and has no objection to the personnel transfer of Jiangzhou Governor Shi and the statue of Xingzifang, and he does not understand this, he will not interfere as a layman, and General Qin also asked Brother Lin that you and Jiangzhou Thorn Mansion work harder, don't live up to Your Majesty, if there is any need in the statue process, I will try my best to cooperate and share the worries of the court together."

Lin Cheng smiled, pressed the corners of his mouth again, and asked:

"Old General Qin didn't mention the King of Xunyang or the Xunyang Palace?"

Wei Shaoqi smiled: "No, I didn't say a word, as if I wasn't familiar." ”

Lin Cheng shook his head and smiled, and sighed: "Okay, it's a hot and cold world, it's great, Old General Qin is still very sober......"

This time, regarding the location route of the Xingzifang statue and the Xunyang Grottoes statue, although the Luoyang Imperial Court has issued an order, but now that they can get the statement of the Jiangnan Provincial marching chief, Lin Cheng, Wei Shaoqi, and Wang Lengran are still slightly relieved.

Some of the worries that have been weighing on my mind these days have dissipated.

Qin Jingqin, as the leading general who currently controls the power of hundreds of thousands of troops in Jiangnan and Lingnan provinces, the weight of his words is enough to make His Majesty, who respects the opinions of the old generals, "small" turn around.

Therefore, if Qin Jingqin is still disconnected from the Xunyang Palace, and already has a marriage charter, then even if he does not stand up and openly oppose the statue of Xingzifang, he will embarrass Lin Cheng and the Thorn Shifu with a slightly "vague attitude" on this matter, which will be enough for them to eat a pot.

For example, on the grounds that "the military affairs on the front line are more important", squeezing Jiangzhou's finances on the matter of logistics grain and grass, then the Xingzifang statue is estimated to be "far away".

There are too many key points and twists and turns, and many clear-eyed people in Jiangzhou are waiting for him to make a statement, Wei Shaoqi, Lin Cheng, and Wang Lengran are afraid that he will still speak for Xunyang Wangfu.

Now, having received a definite and satisfactory statement, the stone in the hearts of Wei Shaoqi, Lin Cheng and others has finally fallen.

The tea that was originally a little bitter in the mouth is also a lot sweeter.

Wang Lengran whispered:

"Third son, Lin Cheng's plan to benefit the Qin family, the olive branch we thrown, is there any reply from the old general Qin?"

Wei Shaoqi glanced at him:

"What's the hurry? I can't eat hot tofu in a hurry, no, isn't it coming today? ”

"What do you mean?" Wang Lengran was puzzled.

Wei Shaoqi smiled slightly, and Lin Cheng said in his place;

"This wartime meeting was convened by General Qin on his own initiative, and it used to be once every ten years, but this time it was half a decade in advance, and it seemed that there was something important to discuss.

According to the people on the front line, this time the Chinese military battalion on the front line sent not only Zhang Chong, the quartermaster, or Qin Yi, the superintendent who took turns to attend the meeting in Jiangzhou in the past, or Qin Yi, the superintendent of transportation.

"This time, the one who came north with the ship was Shi Qin Yanqing, the commander of the Chinese army, this important person!

"The commander of the Chinese army's battalion is not a simple position, it can be regarded as assisting General Qin to deal with all the affairs of the military camp except for the command of the war, including the transportation of logistics grain and grass...... It is equivalent to the great butler of hundreds of thousands of troops on the southwest front, and he can be regarded as the cronies of Qin Lao's cronies. ”

Lin Cheng's face was a little solemn.

Wang was stunned for a moment, and said a little suddenly: "Lin Gongzi means ......"

Wei Shaoqi waved his hand:

"Jiangzhou is the most important logistics place for the southwest expeditionary army, and most of the grain and grass ships pass through Xunyang City.

"Shi Qin Yanqing, the commander of the Chinese army's battalion, Zhang Chong, the quartermaster, and Qin Yi, the superintendent, are the highest team in charge of the logistics operation of the army.

Without waiting for Wang to speak coldly, Lin Cheng smiled slightly and said:

"The contemptible people inquired, Shi Qin Yanqing, the commander of the Chinese army, was also born in the Qin family's Huguo Mansion, and was the grandson of the brother of the old general Qin.

"The right to appoint Shi Shi, the commander of the Chinese army's battalion, was handed over by His Majesty to General Qin Lao to show the trust of the monarch and ministers.

"So Qin Yanqing is one of the several descendants of the Qin family's new generation of leaders, and the position of the commander of the Chinese army, Shi, can be regarded as a special promotion for him, heh.

"Therefore, Qin Yanqing's visit this time can be regarded as the spokesperson of Old General Qin. Lord Wang, you said, we just extended an olive branch a few days ago, and General Qin sent Qin Yanqing over from the head in the past two days, what are you doing? ”

Lin Cheng seemed to be smiling.

Wang Lengran's eyes lit up:

"What do the third princes and Lin Gongzi mean by participating in the wartime meeting and sending their cronies to come over for a detailed discussion? Talk about the profit concession plan of our Xingzifang statue? ”

Wei Shaoqi and Lin Cheng smiled and said nothing.

Wang Lengran had some admiration on his face.

Just as the three of them were drinking tea.

Suddenly a retinue ran in from outside, and reported with embarrassment:

"Lord Thorn, my lordship...... Ouyang Lianghan came, just outside the gate of the mansion, and he didn't know what to do, the road outside the door was a little crowded, and he also met Mrs. Pei and Shen Yuanwai in the carriage......"

Wang Lengran frowned: "Ouyang Lianghan, what is he doing here?" ”

Wei Shaoqi's eyes rolled: "It's well-informed, I guess I know that Qin Yanqing and they are coming, and I want to come together to talk." ”

He sneered: "I guess I haven't figured out the situation yet, I think I'm still the governor of Jiang, and I don't want to think about it, now I am qualified or not." ”

"Ladies and gentlemen, what should I do?" The servant asked.

Wang Lengran sneered and waved his hand:

"Just tell him, this official is busy today, and there are important things in the Assassin's Mansion, don't accept idle guests, let him come another day, if he doesn't listen and is not decent, then don't give him face, just say that the afternoon meeting, he is a small Jiangzhou Sima is not qualified to observe, go back to manage the horse shed."

The crowd laughed.

Lin Cheng suddenly spoke: "No, go, please ask him to come over." ”

"What are you asking him for?"

Wei Shaoqi and Wang Lengran looked a little puzzled, but immediately saw Lin Cheng smile and say:

"The contemptible people have always admired Ouyang Changshi's talent, although he impulsively degraded the official and slandered the contemptible people, but the contemptible people still want to sincerely invite him to come and help build the Buddha statue of Xingzifang together, and the past is not to blame."

Wang Lengran suddenly took a breath: "Killing people still has to punish the heart, Lin Gongzi's trick is so ruthless." ”

"Haha, Brother Lin will play."

Wei Shaoqi laughed, and at the same time waved his hand and said, "Go." Go out and have a look, we have to invite Ouyang Lianghan. ”

Wei Shaoqi and Lin Cheng left the hall.

When they came to the gate of the mansion, they suddenly saw Ouyang Rong and Pei Sanniang's convoy facing each other.

The atmosphere on the field was a little awkward.

Wei Shaoqi walked out of the door and asked with a smile: "Ouyang Lianghan?" Rare guest, how can you have time to visit the Assassin's Mansion. ”

Ouyang Rong got straight to the point: "I heard that there was a meeting in the afternoon, I don't know if I can ...... it"

"Yes, Ouyang Sima can also come in together."

Lin Cheng walked to grab Ouyang Rong's sleeve, but Ouyang Rong silently retreated half a step to dodge, Lin Cheng was not annoyed, and continued to say with a serious face:

"However, please also ask Ouyang Sima to do a favor and help the contemptible people build the Xingzifang Buddha together, after the completion of the contemptible people, the contemptible people will personally ask Ouyang Sima for credit, how about it?"

Wang pouted coldly, tilted his head to the side, as if he was talking to himself:

"It's still Lin Gongzi's atmosphere, unlike someone before, who was so unkind and rude to Lin Gongzi...... It's really a high judgment, but it's okay, well, now that we meet with a smile and a grudge, everyone should feel guilty......"

A crowd of officials and people watched.

I don't know whether it was intentional or not, these voices can be heard by the whole audience.

Everyone's eyes were on Ouyang Rong, who was in the limelight.

Facing Lin Cheng's sincere smile and the seriousness of everyone, Ouyang Rong was quiet for a while, looked at Lin Cheng's face a little seriously, he stuffed back the letter in his sleeve, turned around, and left directly.

"Yo, Ouyang Sima is quite arrogant." Wang said with a cold smile.

Lin Cheng kept smiling, looking at this slender and arrogant back.

Wei Shaoqi, who was watching coldly, shook his head with a sneer.

Pei Sanniang watched the play cautiously on the side, looking at the expressions and demeanors of these big people on the field, as well as the back of the weak-crowned young man who was calm and far away.

Shen Bingqiang, a wealthy businessman on the side, touched the gold ring to see the excitement, showing a relieved expression and humming in his mouth.

At this moment, the sound of horses' hooves was heard in the distance, and the banners of this group of knights could be seen in the distance.

"This banner...... It was Qin Changshi, Quartermaster Zhang and Qin Supervisor who had finally arrived. ”

Lin Cheng, Wei Shaoqi, and Wang Lengran glanced at each other and smiled.

The three of them quickly straightened their appearances and went up to greet them.

The bluestone slabs of the entire street trembled, and under the tremor of "da-da-da", it seemed to be about to be trampled.

Encountering Lin Cheng and the others, this team of knights with the bloody and murderous aftermath of the front line reined in neatly and slowly stopped.

I saw that the leader of this team of knights was a heroic young man of about twenty-seven or eight, wearing light armor, with a white complexion, resolute and serious eyes, and a temperament somewhat like Qin Heng, the captain of Guoyi, who was born in the army at first glance.

"General Qin has worked hard......"

As soon as Lin Cheng and the others opened their mouths to greet each other, Qin Yanqing, who was in the lead, asked first:

"What about Ouyang Lianghan?"

"What? Who? ”

"Huh?"

Seeing that everyone in front of the mansion looked stunned, Qin Yanqing waved his hand and asked with a very anxious expression:

"It's the current Jiangzhou Sima, Ouyang Lianghan, it should be this position now, I met in a hurry last time I passed by Jiangzhou...... You adults should know each other, right? I heard that he came here, we just went around a big circle to the Jiangzhou Hall and Xunyang Palace, but we couldn't find anyone, did you see it? ”

Wei Shaoqi, Wang Lengran, Shen Bingqiang and others restrained their expressions, and Pei Sanniang couldn't help but turn her head to look at a slender figure on the corner of the street.

"What is Qin Changshi looking for Ouyang Sima for?" Lin Cheng cautiously asked:

Qin Yanqing ignored it, wiped the sweat on his forehead with his sleeve, looked around, and seemed to see a certain figure in his afterglow, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he stepped forward.

"Ouyang Sima."

I saw that this talented man of the Qin family's new generation turned over and dismounted on the spot, leading the quartermaster, the superintendent and other powerful generals behind him, and clasped his fists together towards Ouyang Rong, who had a puzzled face:

"Second uncle...... Marshal Qin ordered me to come to you and personally invite Ouyang Sima to go to the camp of the Chinese army and take up the position of Changshi that I am temporarily appointing! Marshal Qin said that Ouyang Sima is a rare national soldier, and ordered me to treat him with gentlemanly courtesy, look good, and study hard. ”

Qin Yanqing's eyes were shining and he said loudly, then turned his head, and casually hugged Wang Lengran and the others who were stunned, with some perfunctory requests:

"Oh yes, I also ask Wang Tingshi, and some other Jiangzhou officials can let them go, be generous, and let Ouyang Sima, who is still in his idle position, give us the front line to conquer the army!

"I, Qin, have replaced the generalissimo, thank you."

Countless eyes brushed on Ouyang Rong, who was standing at the end of the street with his sleeves in his sleeves.

The whole street fell silent.

(End of chapter)