Qiyang Mansion, the capital city of Taihe City.

In the guest room of an inn in the north of the city, a middle-aged man with a Chinese face and a little dusty was meticulously reporting the situation to the silver-haired old man in front of him.

"Father-in-law Cao, I have found out some news in the past few days. This Taihe Prefecture's prefect Pan Meng and the mountain on the Taihe Ridge seem to be colluded. Since the onset of the drought, many villages around Tay Hoa Province have been plundered by the mountains. But when the prefect of Napan learned about it, he just forcibly suppressed the situation. Even if troops are sent under pressure to exterminate the bandits, it is only for show. The lowly inquired that the officers and soldiers who went to clear the money did not even reach the foot of Taihe Ridge, so they went home. ”

Speaking of this, there was a hint of fluctuation in the middle-aged man's tone.

Obviously, he was angry at the disregard for the lives of the people.

"If you can find these, our family really didn't misunderstand Wenfu you!"

When Cao Zhengchun heard Lu Bing's words, his face showed an extremely satisfied expression.

It is worthy of the talent that His Majesty named and asked our family to search for, not only with both civil and military skills, but also with amazing talent in finding clues.

He Cao Zhengchun has been secretly coming to this Qiyang Mansion with people for almost half a month, and he only knows that the inspector Yushi sent by him colluded with this Pan Meng, and they colluded to collect the people's fat and ointment in the name of disaster relief, but he didn't expect that this Pan Meng's courage was even greater than he Cao imagined, and even got together with Shanyue.

However, thinking about Pan Meng's background, Cao Zhengchun quickly came back to his senses in his heart.

This Pan Meng has half of the blood of Shanyue people flowing in his body!

The biological mother of this guy is a Shanyue concubine who was the head of the Pan family, and later the mother of the Pan family died mysteriously out of nowhere, and the concubine who was born in Shanyue also climbed to the position of the master mother by means of means.

The intelligent and studious Pan Meng did not live up to the expectations of the Pan family, relying on his own talent and prestige of the Pan family, he was elected as an official when he was less than twenty years old, and then experienced ups and downs in the officialdom, and finally was appointed by Dezong as the prefect of Taihe City in the year of knowing the destiny of heaven, and he has been working until now.

It's just that Ren is civil and military of the Manchu Dynasty didn't expect that this prefect of a place, who was barely an old minister of the Three Dynasties, would be implicated in Shanyue.

"Father-in-law, there is always a bad premonition of lowly duties......"

For Cao Zhengchun's appreciation of himself, Lu Bingzi was grateful in his heart, but the current situation in this city made him worried.

"Wenfu, what you say, our family is also worried! For now, I can only report the situation here to the Holy God first, hoping that the Holy Lord can send someone to come as soon as possible. ”

Cao Zhengchun couldn't help but sigh.

He was secretly sent here by Zhao Yu, but he was only responsible for covert surveillance, and he could only report the situation if he found it, and he did not have the right to act without permission.

Zhao Yu paid great attention to the restrictions on the power of eunuchs.

Hearing Cao Zhengchun's words, the expression on Lu Bing's face became more and more sad.

When the imperial court sends someone to come, I don't know how many days will pass, and I don't know how much the situation in Qiyang Mansion will collapse.

He even had a faint premonition in his heart that those Shanyue's appetites would never be satisfied with small fights......

But Rao was like this, and he also had to suppress some irritability and help Cao Zhengchun polish the secret report sent to Shenjing.

Who knew that halfway through the report, there was a knock on the door.

"Father-in-law, the court is in a hurry!"

A deliberately muffled voice came from outside the door.

Cao Zhengchun didn't look up, and said lightly: "Take it in." ”

With the soft sound of the door being opened, a man dressed as a warrior walked into the room with a secret letter in his hand.

After receiving the secret letter, Cao Zhengchun did not care about Lu Bing, and directly uncovered the fire paint and took out the letter.

By candlelight, the contents of the letter were swept word by word, Cao Zhengchun's face showed a touch of flush, slapped his thigh heavily, and said:

"The holy candle shines for thousands of miles, and the conspiracy of these thieves can't be hidden from Your Majesty at all!"

He glanced up at Lu Bing, who was a little confused, and stuffed the secret letter into his hand with a smile.

"Wenfu, you are the person your majesty wants by name, after reading this secret letter, even if your majesty knows, you will not blame our family. His Majesty has learned that Shanyue is about to rebel, and has sent King Yun to lead 5,000 elite soldiers to the south to quell the rebellion. Calculating the time, when the letter was sent, Lord Yun was almost in this Taihe City. ”

Cao Zhengchun couldn't help but be excited, the imperial army was pressing, even if he gave Pan Meng ten dares, he didn't dare to jump back at this time, on the contrary, he could use the general trend of the imperial court to directly take down Pan Meng and Hu Yushi who fell into the eyes of money.

What is it called?

That's right, it's called the outside must be the inside first!

Lu Bing looked at the secret letter and blinked, feeling a little incredulous.

With all kinds of clues, he finally noticed that Shanyue was showing signs of rebellion, but he didn't expect His Majesty, who was thousands of miles away, to be so sure that Shanyue was ready to rebel.

Could it be that the imperial court has spies planted inside Shanyue?

The thought flashed through his mind, and was quickly dismissed.

There is no other reason, if the imperial court really planted spies in Shanyue, then it is impossible for Gonggong Cao to be so surprised by the Shanyue rebellion.

Could it be that Your Majesty has the power of an unpredictable prophet?

It's just that this idea is too ridiculous, and Lu Bing doesn't dare to think in this direction at all.

"Grandpa Cao, who is this Cloud Prince?"

Lu Bing asked with some confusion.

Counting the generals in the court, whether it is the former generals or the generals promoted by His Majesty, he has not heard that there is a Zhao royal family among them?

If His Majesty sent a clan with no experience in leading the army to quell the rebellion, wouldn't it be too much child's play?

When Cao Zhengchun heard this, he made a cup of tea with his own hands, pushed it in front of Lu Bing, and said with a smile:

"Xiao Lu, it's normal that you don't know the name of this Yun Wangye."

He briefly explained Zhao Yun's life experience to Lu Bing, and finally said:

"Our family also knows Xiao Lu's worries in your heart, but even if you don't believe in Lord Yun, look at yourself, you have to believe in Your Majesty's vision. To be honest, our parents are so old, and we have never seen such a vicious eye as His Majesty. Even if Your Majesty was born in the people, with his vision alone, if he gambles on stones or gambles, he can make a lot of money. ”

After speaking, his face changed, and he raised his hand and slapped himself a few times.

"Our family is also in a mess, and we actually arranged Your Majesty. Xiao Lu, just pretend that you haven't heard anything. ”

What kind of character Lu Bing is, he understood in an instant, and looked at Cao Zhengchun with a puzzled face.

"Father-in-law Cao, I don't know, what did you just say?"

"Wenfu will become a great weapon in the future!"

Cao Zhengchun gave Lu Bing a thumbs up.

"However, then again, the lowly position is still a little worried, otherwise, you and the lowly position will talk about this cloud prince......"

Knowing that Lu Bing had a heavy sense of responsibility, Cao Zhengchun bowed slightly and said:

"It's okay, Xiao Lu, you have also been to Shenjing City, can you know the name of Zhou Gongjin?"

Lu Bing nodded immediately.

"The cousins of the two concubines of Zhou, that Mei Zhoulang, have naturally heard of it."

"Let's just talk to Xiao Lu like this," Cao Zhengchun thought for a while and made an analogy, "Wang Shu's envoy admires Zhou Lang very much, saying that his talent for commanding troops is far above himself. Let's take it as the king's privy envoy for the sake of the face of the two Zhou Niangniang, but we can't deny Zhou Gongjin's talent in unifying the army. And our family has also heard His Majesty personally say that Zhou Gongjin is the Zhao Zilong of Wen, and Zhao Zilong is Zhou Gongjin of Wu, which shows that His Majesty is optimistic about this Yun Wangye. ”

Lu Bing understood that although Yun Wang Ye could not compare with that Zhou Lang in terms of unifying the army, he was not a promiscuous person, and in terms of bravery, he was even better than that Zhou Lang.

However, Cao Zhengchun's words hooked Lu Bing's curiosity again.

"Dare to ask Gonggong Cao, compared to that Yun Wangye, who is better in martial arts?"

"Okay, you Xiaolu, which pot doesn't open and which pot is not mentioned, isn't it? How can a crippled person in our family be compared to Lord Yun? Cao Zhengchun glared at Lu Bing angrily, and only sighed after a long time, "Our family is fortunate to have seen Lord Yun's spear skills once, and I have to say that there is still a gap between the same Nine Rank Grandmaster." If it is a duel between the rivers and lakes, our family can resist a hundred moves undefeated by virtue of [Tiangang Boy Gong]; But if it is a battlefield fight, within ten moves, Lord Yun will be able to pick off our family's head. ”

Lu Bing blinked and froze in place.

As an eight-rank martial artist, he naturally knew the strength of Cao Zhengchun, the nine-rank grandmaster, but when he heard that Cao Zhengchun thought that he was not the opponent of that Zhao Zilongyun prince, the shock in his heart could be said to be incomprehensible.

However, before he could recover from his surprise and excitement, another secret letter was sent to him and Cao Zhengchun.

The vanguard of the imperial army, the 500 cavalry led by Lin Chong, the head of the forbidden army, had come to the city less than 50 miles away from Taihe City, and was currently temporarily encamped in a dense forest.

In the letter, Lin Chong made it clear that the coach Zhao Yun did not know what the situation in Taihe City was now, so he sent someone to secretly contact Gonggong Cao who was hidden in the city, hoping to learn about the situation in the city from his mouth, and then determine the next move.

If you can, please meet at the designated place tomorrow night.

Finally, MeSign also attached the address of the meeting.

After reading the letter, most of the original worries in Lu Bing's heart suddenly dissipated.

The commander is so cautious in using his troops, thinking that there will not be much problem in counterinsurgency this time, even if it is defeated, it will not be completely defeated and out of control.

Putting the secret letter on the candle and burning it to ashes, Cao Zhengchun smiled and said to Lu Bing: "Wenfu, how about you go with our family?" ”

Lu Bing smiled and hugged his fists and said:

"Father-in-law Cao invited, how can you not know what is good or bad? What's more, I also want to meet my great talent! Therefore, I don't dare to ask for ears! ”

Cao Zhengchun stretched out his hand and nodded at Lu Bing.

"Didn't Wen Fu Mo forget, you are also the talent of this great Chu in your mouth?"

The two looked at each other and laughed.

…………

Day 2, late at night.

Two shadows are like two light smokes, one after the other, sweeping over the layers of eaves, over the towering city walls, and throwing themselves into the mountains and forests to the northeast.

At the designated place, outside a village, after identifying themselves to the gatekeepers, Cao Zhengchun and Lu Bing met Lin Chong, who was the vanguard.

Cao Zhengchun, who was a eunuch in the palace, naturally recognized Lin Chong, hugged his fists and smiled: "General Lin, don't come to harm?" ”

"The last general hasn't seen Gonggong Cao for a while."

Lin Chong smiled and clenched his fists in return, his eyes fell on Lu Bing, who was standing behind Cao Zhengchun, and his tone was slightly paused.

"Father-in-law Cao, who is this brother?"

"This is Lu Bing and Lu Wenfu," Cao Zhengchun introduced Lu Bing to Lin Chong, and then introduced Lin Chong to Lu Bing, "This is Lin Chong, the head of Lin Chong, who is responsible for guiding the palace guards." ”

"I've seen General Lin." Lu Bing clasped his fists and saluted Lin Chong.

"Brother Lu is invited." After Lin Chong returned the salute, he looked Lu Bing up and down, then turned back to Cao Zhengchun and smiled, "Before Lin left, he learned from His Majesty that Yuhua Tian Yu Gonggong had found a talent in Haochang City, the capital city of Ningyuan Mansion. Now it seems that Grandpa Cao is not much slower than Grandpa Yu. ”

As the head of the forbidden army, he knows more or less about things in the palace.

Yu Huatian and Cao Zhengchun are competing openly and secretly, and he naturally knows about it.

Now that he has seen Cao Zhengchun, he naturally doesn't mind selling the other party's favor casually.

He is willing to do whatever he wants.

"Sect Leader Lin, thank you." When Cao Zhengchun heard this, his face changed slightly, and after thanking Lin Chong, Fang patted Lu Bing's shoulder, "Wenfu, our family's face, I will count on you in the future." ”

Having said that, Cao Zhengchun has already begun to scold in his heart:

Damn, Yuhuatian's little white face, how can his hands and feet be faster than ours?

Although Lu Bing didn't know what was going on, he already sensed that something was wrong in his heart.

However, now that he has gotten on Cao Zhengchun's thief ship, it will be much more difficult to get down again, not to mention, Cao Zhengchun is the benefactor who promoted him, so it is reasonable, as long as he does not violate the morality in his heart and the laws and regulations of the court, he should stand on Cao Zhengchun's side.

"Gonggong Cao, don't scare him," Lin Chong said with a smile, "It's all for Your Majesty." The two of them should enter the account with Ben, and the prince is already waiting inside. ”

"Lord Wang, he's here too?"

Cao Zhengchun was shocked in his heart and hurriedly asked.

Lin Chong nodded.

The prince was a little restless, and always felt that something big would happen, so he handed over the Chinese army to General Qin's command, and came in person to listen to the two of them talk about the situation in the city. Father-in-law Cao, Brother Lu, let's go, don't make the prince wait for a long time. ”

Under the guidance of Lin Chong, the two came to the handsome tent located on the side of the village.

"Lord Wang, Grandpa Cao has arrived."

Lin Chong reported outside the tent.

"Brother Lin, it's all said, it's just called Ben Jiang Zilong."

As the voices of people inside the tent sounded, the soldiers outside the tent pulled up the curtains on both sides.

Cao Zhengchun and Lu Bing followed closely behind Lin Chong and walked into the tent.

I saw a young general in a white robe and white armor, sitting on the handsome seat, looking over here, and holding a book of soldiers in his hand. And below him, there was a middle-aged man with a hint of arrogance between his eyebrows, looking at the two of them with scrutinizing eyes.

It's not Liu Renliang, who is it?

"Our family has seen the prince! I've seen Liu Yushi! ”

Cao Zhengchun gave a salute to Zhao Yun and Liu Renliang.

Lu Bing did the same, and also gave a salute to the two.

Seeing the two of them, Zhao Yun had a little joy on his face, and said, "This king hasn't seen Gonggong Cao for a while." Everything in the army is simple, so let's sit down first. ”

After the two of them took their seats, Zhao Yun said:

"Now, in addition to General Qin Liangyu Qin, who temporarily commanded the Chinese army for the commander, and General Kan Lingkan, who commanded the rear army, the main figures of this counterinsurgency have all arrived, and I also ask Gonggong Cao to tell you about the situation in Taihe City now, and the commander and Liu join the army can also specify the next step."

Cao Zhengchun first got up and hugged his fists to everyone, and then said: "The prince also looks up to our family too much, and our family is just on the orders of His Majesty to monitor the movements in the city." If you talk about the situation in the city, Lu Bing, this kid knows better than our family. Prince, why don't you let him tell him about the situation in this city? ”

Before Zhao Yun could speak, Liu Renliang who was under him had already snorted coldly, but he didn't say anything.

Zhao Yun was not embarrassed, but arched his hand to Lu Bing and said:

"The person recommended by Gonggong Cao, this king is naturally trustworthy. That being the case, it would be troublesome for this Brother Lu. ”

Feeling Cao Zhengchun's encouraging gaze towards him, Lu Bing didn't know that this was the opportunity that Cao Zhengchun created for himself.

So, he suppressed his slightly excited mood, stood up with Zhao Yun's appreciative gaze, and first saluted everyone with his fists before saying such a thing.

When everyone heard this, their faces showed surprise, even Liu Renliang was no exception.

No one expected that in Lu Bing's mouth, the situation in Taihe City would be so bad! (End of chapter)