Feng Mingxuan is a restaurant opened by Sun Xin and Gu Sister-in-law in Zhending City, focusing on distilled spirits produced in Qilin Village, as well as new dishes based on the recipes sent by Li Yu.

Before the opening, Yan Qingle and two clever people caught up with Fu Yin's brother-in-law and found a strong backer for Feng Mingxuan.

Nowadays, the restaurant business is booming, and there is an endless stream of customers, and even the positioning is needed during peak periods.

The private room was full of wine and food, and everyone had wine bowls in front of them, but no one was eating or drinking, and everyone turned their faces to look at the wall next to them, on which hung a floor plan of Zhending Castle.

The map must have been drawn for some time, with red and blue pencils marked and modified on it.

Yan Qing stood straight next to the map, and arched her hand towards everyone first:

"Recently, the city has changed its defenses, your workload has increased sharply, you have worked hard, and when you take Zhending Mansion, I will ask Uncle Huang for credit for everyone one by one."

Le He played with Ma Lin's flute and said with a smile:

"There are no outsiders today, if you draw cakes, you can put them first, don't worry."

Everyone laughed, and the atmosphere was suddenly much lighter.

The city defense of Zhending Mansion will be changed regularly, firstly, to prevent the captain of the city gate from being greedy for money to enter the city, and secondly, to prevent being bribed and open the door to the city.

After all, Zhending Mansion is close to the Song-Liao border, and at the same time, it also serves as the capital of Hebei West Road, and its position is important and cannot be missed.

Fortunately, the prefect here is a temporary post system, and it is the Fu Yin who is really in charge, so the Ministry of Intelligence focuses on the Fu Yin family, as long as the city can be taken and defended, the surrounding cities will be much simpler.

After everyone laughed, Yan Qing said:

"In the future, the focus of the intelligence department's work will shift from reconnaissance intelligence to co-opting and dividing, focusing on those undesirable middle- and lower-level officials and officers in the city, as well as some oppressed gentry."

Pulling these people to the united front will be a good boost to the peaceful evolution that follows.

Qiao Daoqing shook the dust and asked seriously:

"Do you want to do it on the night of the Lantern Festival?"

"Yes, it's still a little over three months away...... There is a saying of a 100-day oath in the real world, and I called everyone here today to ask for a prize. ”

Sister-in-law Gu raised her hand and asked:

"Before the Lantern Festival, will the imperial uncle come from Qilin Village?"

Ma Ling, the god colt, answered this question:

"Yes, not only will Uncle Huang come, but the soldiers and horses of Qilin Village will also dress up in disguise and enter Zhending City in batches to prepare for the capture of the city."

As a Freelander who was even more powerful than Dai Zong, Ma Ling had been traveling back and forth between Zhending Mansion and Qilin Village a lot recently, and he was extremely clear about the situation on both sides.

Shi Xiu asked:

"Where do so many people live?"

Lehe took out a key from his bosom and shook it, and said to everyone:

"The Zhending Prefecture Pastoral Mansion is an empty yard, two days ago Cao Hui ordered me to go and clean it, and the younger brother and Brother Shi Qian secretly matched a key, and they can live quietly in it when the time comes."

The state pastor was an official position at the beginning of the Han Dynasty, and with the development of the times, this official position of real power gradually evolved into an honorary position, and in the Song Dynasty, only some princes could hold it.

Of course, the so-called appointment is only a temporary post, and the prince will not go out of Beijing to take up his post.

But after all, people are princes, so they can not come, but there should be no less mansions, and local officials will also build the courtyard to be luxurious in order to appease the prince.

In Zhending City, there is such a mansion with seven courtyards before and after.

Cao Hui mentioned by Le He is the brother-in-law of Fu Yin, who was born in the Cao family of Zhending and is the first general family of Zhending.

Cao Bin, the ancestor of the Cao family, followed Zhao Kuangyin to fight in the south and the north, and the official went to the inspection school Taishi, the Pinglu Army Festival Envoy, and the Tongping Zhangshi, and worshiped the privy envoy and the Duke of Lu. After his death, he gave the Chinese book order, the king of Jiyang County, and accompanied the temple court of Song Taizu, which can be described as extremely glorious.

With the intensification of the Song Dynasty's emphasis on literature and military suppression, the first Jiangmen family of Zhending gradually moved to the civil and official field, and the main vein moved to the capital, and what remained on Zhending's side was an unsuccessful sideline.

However, the emaciated camel is bigger than the horse, and it is the largest family in Zhending, so the newly appointed officials, in order to gain a firm foothold, will generally marry a Cao girl.

It was in this situation that Cao Hui's sister married Fu Yin.

Qiao Daoqing asked:

"Is there anyone in that yard?"

"There are a few old men and women in charge of guarding, and Fu Yin will send people to clean up regularly, and now this errand falls on Cao Hui's head, so the younger brother has a chance to approach."

When Xie Yingdeng heard this, he came up with the idea of the courtyard:

"Recently, if I have time, Xiaodao will go to the outside of the Zhou Pastoral Mansion and disturb the people inside with the technique of air control, Le and his brother take the opportunity to persuade Cao Hui, saying that the old man will be contaminated with great karma if he is scared to death, and let him transfer all the old men and women inside to live elsewhere......"

Qiao Daoqing then said downward:

"When the yard is completely empty, the poor road touches in to make some layouts, from the outside, it has always been an empty yard, which is convenient for the Qilin Village generals to live inside."

Yan Qing calculated the manpower needed and said to Shi Qian:

"Find a few larger empty courtyards, try to make room for everyone, and when there are more rumors of hauntings, Qiao Daochang, Xie Daochang, Fan Daochang, and Master Lu can volunteer to exorcise demons and win the hearts of the people in advance."

"Don't worry, within three days, you will be able to find a few more big yards."

The courtyard found was still in accordance with the previous routine, Xie Yingdeng controlled the things and pretended to be ghosts, scaring the people inside, Qiao Daoqing secretly set up a phantom array to prepare for the soldiers of Qilin Village to move in.

Of course, on this basis, we must also try our best to win the high-level of Zhending Mansion, and it is better to take this place without bloodshed, if not, take advantage of the Lantern Festival night when the curfew is lifted in the whole city, and seize the city at the lowest cost.

After arranging these things, everyone began to freely exchange information obtained from each other.

Meng Kang, who was undercover in the armory, said:

"Batches of arrows have been smuggled out and sold to foreign races, and you say, should I also stock up on some ordnance and supplies?"

Li Zhong is a person who lives a life, and he is very distressed when he hears that he is sold to a foreign race:

"Stock up, or I'll get it with you?"

People with a hamster personality don't need to mention it for the time being, hide it in your hands first.

Ma Lin disagrees with this:

"Let them first, and then occupy the armory outside the city, and we can produce it ourselves...... At present, don't startle the snake, we have been here for a short time, and we haven't figured out the chain of interests, so if we act rashly, we may not be involved in anyone's interests, or don't make extraneous branches. ”

His opinion is correct, the ordnance sold to foreign races must be a complete chain of interests, once broken, the officials on the entire line will be nervous, and maybe it will sabotage the plan of the intelligence department.

Lu Zhishen picked up a bowl of wine and drank it, picked up a goose leg and nibbled it:

"Yesterday, I happened to meet the abbot of Kaiyuan Temple in the south of the city, he said that I have profound Buddhism and want to pass on the abbot's position to me, do you say I want to agree?"

Sun Xin joked:

"Then you have to quit drinking and meat first, otherwise all those good men and women will not be scared away?"

Xiaobawang Zhou Tong echoed:

"Yes, yes, Master Lu drinks wine and eats meat, what if he scares those fragrant girls and young ladies?"

Lu Zhishen smiled:

"I still want to destroy your marriage, find an opportunity to find you a daughter-in-law from a good man and a woman, and help you realize your dream of marrying a wife, but I didn't expect to say this, the marriage is ......"

Before he could finish speaking, Zhou Tong came over with a flattering face:

"I think there is no more suitable monk in the world to be an abbot than you, this head, this big beard, gives people a sense of security that is not only proficient in Buddhism, but also knows a little about fists and feet...... Meet Abbot Lu, the younger brother will go to Kaiyuan Temple in the future to mold the golden body of the Buddha and donate sesame oil money. ”

After laughing, Lu Zhishen said:

"I heard that Fu Yin's old mother sincerely worships the Buddha, so I have this idea."

As soon as she heard this, Yan Qing arched her hand and said:

"Then I'll bother Master Lu."

"Ha, it's easy to say, if you want to drink in the future, I'll come back to you when the time comes...... Tonight, I have to ask Master what I need to do to be the abbot. ”

Thinking of the relationship between Buddhism and his side, Yan Qing suspected that Kaiyuan Temple was taking the initiative to help.

When you enter the temple, you can only eat vegetarian...... Lu Zhishen brought the honey leg of mutton to himself on the side, and prepared to have a full meal before going to Jinguang Temple.

Yang Lin handed over the braised elbow in front of him and shared a piece of information with everyone:

"The younger brother was sweeping in the garrison general's mansion yesterday, and I heard that the garrison general sighed in the room, and the lady frowned, and several concubines dressed up all day long, and their beautiful eyes rippled to their subordinates...... I suspect that the general has something unspeakable, the next time Brother Ma Lingxian goes to Qilin Village, can he ask Doctor An Shen for a few pairs of medicines, if he can succeed, it should help the big thing. ”

Hearing this, Yan Qing couldn't help laughing:

"Doctor An Shen himself is also a little powerless, let's buy medicine from the real world, the information says that there is a small blue pill that can revive the majesty, go back and ask Mr. to help buy two bottles, hang the general first, and slowly set up a set."

"Good!"

Fan Rui joked with Yang Lin:

"Don't look at the general's concubine, you were sent away by the general first before the pills were delivered."

"It's really hard to say, after all, the charm of the little brother really can't be hidden."

Seeing Yang Lin's distraction, Deng Fei dismantled the stage angrily:

"Except for the old women who are in charge of pulpping and washing, who is looking at you? However, the daughter of the garrison general has reached the age of sixteen, and it is said that she wants to ask someone to tell the Cao family, but the Cao family is bent on playing with civil officials and does not plan to have too much contact with the generals, so the matter has not yet been settled. ”

Ma Lin also revealed a piece of information:

"Two days ago, I was halfway through playing the flute in Nuanxianglou, and the little goldfinch who was originally accompanying the guests suddenly hurried to the backyard, and it is said that I went to accompany Lord Yin, I don't know if it's true or not."

Yan Qing Chongle made a look:

"Let's find a chance to check it out."

"Okay, I'll find out the relationship between Fu Yin and Little Goldfinch as soon as possible."

This information may seem inconspicuous, but it is closely related to Zhending City, and it may come in handy, so it should not be taken lightly.

Sister-in-law Gu put a plate of frosted peanuts in the middle of the table:

"This is the peanut that Mr. gave to Qilin Village, and Uncle Huang specially asked Brother Ma Lingxian to bring it, and I tried it...... Next year, Qilin Village will also start planting peanuts, and they can be eaten openly. ”

As soon as they heard this, everyone picked up their respective spoons and tasted them one by one.

There are peanuts in the real world, and not many people are rare, but in the eyes of everyone in Qilin Village, peanuts are the top ingredients, especially the practice of hanging frost, which can be called a delicacy-level dish.

In ancient times, sugar was expensive, and peanuts had never been seen, but now they are mixed together and eaten, which is really happier than the New Year.

Zhou Tong ate two bites of peanuts and asked his sister-in-law:

"Sister, can we take a bath in the backyard?"

"Yes, there are several rooms specially prepared for you, and bath water is available at any time...... What's the matter, the Chase shop in the sleeping inn is not working? ”

Zhou Tong and Li Zhong came late, and the two had no suitable undercover opportunity, so they had to temporarily sell plasters on the street.

Since it is selling plasters, it is natural that you can't live in a good place, and the Chase shop in the inn is the best choice, and the bedding inside is greasy, which makes Zhou Tong, who is used to soap shower gel shampoo, very uncomfortable.

Li Zhong didn't think there was anything, he had been like this all these years, and suddenly he lived in Datongpu again, and he had a feeling of bittersweet memory.

Although Fan Rui came late, he casually performed a small spell on the street, and was immediately invited to the Cao family's mansion to preach the scriptures for the old birthday star of the family, eat good food, live in a single courtyard, and go out to sit in a sedan chair, which made Zhou Tong and Li Zhong envious.

Ma Lin reminded:

"Don't use shampoo, shower gel and soap in the bath, you can get some incense ash and rub it, don't leave any smell, the man with the fragrance on his body lives in a chase shop, which is very dangerous."

Zhou Tong suddenly thought of the picture of the boy going out to protect himself, and immediately dispelled the idea of taking a bath:

"Forget it...... then"

Qiao Daoqing smiled and said:

"When I go to the intersection of Changchun Street in the evening, I will pretend to faint, and you two will send me to a nearby medical center, and I will give you a sum of money in return, so that you can live in a good place."

As soon as he heard this, Zhou Tong's face was happy:

"Then thank you Dao Qiao!"

"No thanks, I just want to know what will happen if someone in Zhending Mansion rashly makes a windfall...... Daoist Xie and I will follow secretly, no matter who approaches you, don't be afraid. ”

Hearing that the two masters followed, Zhou Tong immediately patted his chest and promised:

"Rest assured, we'll be absolutely careful."

Li Zhong was a little worried:

"Do you two want to give us an amulet or something?"

Xie Yingdeng pinched the good luck cat pendant hanging around his neck and said with a smile:

"Put on your pendant and make sure it is safe, this is what the gentleman has asked for at a great price, and it is precious...... What people?! ”

As soon as he raised his hand, a quiver in the corner of the wall opened automatically, and four or five arrows flew out and headed straight for the door.

The others quickly picked up their weapons, and the entire Intelligence Department was in combat readiness within seconds.

The voice of the restaurant boy sounded outside the door:

"Master Cao, you've drunk so much, let's go home and rest first."

"No...... Don't stop, what about my brother and I? He said to take me to sing a little song, but when I entered the restaurant, I disappeared...... Brother Lehe, I'm coming to you for my brother! ”

As soon as he heard this voice, Xie Yingdeng waved his hand, and several flying arrows returned to the quiver, and the others also put down their weapons in their hands.

Le He straightened his clothes and strode out.

By the time he reached the door, he had a warm smile on his face.

Yan Qing raised his head and commanded at Shi Qian, who was curled up on the beam:

"Cao Hui was able to find this place and follow him for a few days to see if he was a real man or a fake."

"Whoa!"

The figure of Shi Qian flashed and disappeared.

Qiao Daoqing looked at Xie Yingdeng:

"What do you think of this person's face?"

"It's not like a bad person, at least it's not a bloodthirsty and tyrannical person, but it shouldn't be as simple as it seems, otherwise the fat in the city wouldn't all fall on him alone."

Although there is a brother-in-law who is Fu Yin, Fu Yin is not only one relative, the father's line, the maternal line and the father-in-law's side are all waiting to drink blood, and it is impossible for Cao Hui to take advantage of all the advantages.

Now that he can hold these fat gaps in his hands, he must have a certain ability.

After Lehe left, the others also left in twos and threes, and they went to work.

Lu Zhishen ate a whole braised goose, an elbow, a leg of mutton, drank more than a pound of liquor, and quietly left from the backyard with a Zen stick, and went straight to Kaiyuan Temple in the south of the city.

Whether he can be the abbot or not is not said for the time being, at least he has to take a position in the temple first, and then find a way to get in touch with Fu Yin's old mother.

Yan Qing is now the deputy butler of Fu Yin, and as soon as he returned to the mansion accompanied by Shi Xiu, he took the small gift he had just bought from the street and sent it to everyone.

Le He and twenty-five or sixteen-year-old Cao Hui walked into a Goolan courtyard, ready to drink tea and sober up.

As soon as the two sat down, Shi Qian hid on the beam of the room and observed Cao Hui in all directions.

Zhou Tong and Li Zhong came downstairs to Fengmingxuan, and Gu's sister-in-law chased after her with a rolling pin:

"Eating white food and eating it on the head of the old lady, I am really impatient, and when I see you again, I have to break the dog's legs!"

Zhou Tong's acting skills are bursting, and he returns the favor while walking:

"A bowl of noodles is so expensive, why don't you grab it?"

The two sides scolded and scolded, and when there were more people watching the excitement, they looked at each other and said goodbye to each other.

Li Zhong and the two came to the intersection of the stalls, continued to sell plasters, and went to Changchun Street in the evening, so that they could find a restaurant to live in tonight and sleep well.

Fan Rui didn't go downstairs, he flew away directly from the window, and went back to the small courtyard of the Cao family to continue to play the role of a master in the world.

Qiao Daoqing used illusion to leave the restaurant unconsciously, and did not reveal his figure until Changchun Street.

Xie Yingdeng continued to play the role of a wandering Taoist priest who walked the streets and alleys, he had already figured out the entire Zhending City, and was ready to go around the city for half a circle, and then go to Changchun Street to see the excitement.

Yang Lin and Deng Fei were dressed in the uniforms of the guards of the General's Mansion, chatting about the gossip in the General's Mansion as they walked.

After Meng Kang and Ma Ling said goodbye, they walked to the armory, while Ma Ling went to the small courtyard that he and Shi Qian bought, lifted the phantom array and walked in, and used the solar panels in the courtyard to charge the drone outdoor power supply and other equipment.

Ma Lin carried his flute and continued to go undercover in Nuanxiang Building, and by the way, he chatted with the young lady inside about his life ideals or something.

Zhou Tong was envious, and he wanted to change with him on the first day he came to Zhending Mansion, but unfortunately he didn't have a skill and Pan An-like appearance, and he was destined to not survive in this kind of place.

In front of the statue of the god in the scenic spot, Li Yu sat on the steps at the feet of the old mother, and watched the performance of everyone in the Intelligence Department through the broadcast, and felt that this group of people might really be able to do a big thing.

But buy a little blue pill or something, this has to be known, I'm afraid it will be misunderstood, right?

Why don't you change it to other drugs and directly let the left-behind general end the scene early?

As soon as she thought of this, Niangniang reminded:

"The little overlord Zhou Tong and the garrison general's daughter are married, or Lu Zhishen helped to make peace, are you sure you want to kill Zhou Tong's father-in-law?"

What?

Xiaobawang Zhou Tong is actually going to get off the list?

Li Yu quickly dismissed the idea of sanitizing people, and said with a dry laugh:

"I just habitually diverge my thinking, and I went to so many handsome competitions, but I didn't expect that it was Zhou Tong who implemented the beautiful man plan...... Their meeting was over, and I went back to my mom. ”

娘娘 says:

"That frosted peanut looks good, you go back and make some for me."

"Okay, no problem!"

(End of chapter)