"Isn't this going to be dragged on?"

Zhao Mengfu looked stunned, but he felt that in his heart, something seemed to be shattered.

Xiao Jingmao shook his head and replied, "No way." After all, once the war starts, no one knows when it will end. ”

"Then, there is no other way?" Zhao Mengfu flashed what Cao Fu said in his mind, and his mind turned and he asked again.

But he is not willing to sink like this, and still wants to achieve this, at least to prove that he has not failed.

Xiao Jingmao pondered for a moment, and then complained: "If you want to achieve this, it's not nothing, but I don't know if you are willing to accept it?"

"What method!" Zhao Mengfu looked nervous and opened his mouth to ask.

"You also know that the Lord is tense and cannot get out of the war, and if you are willing to go there in person and arrive in Yan'an, you may be able to accomplish this there. Xiao Jingmao replied with a worried face: "It's just that you should also understand that the Yan Road is not this Jingzhao Road, there are many defeated Han troops, and even the wandering Mongolian cavalry." If you run into them, you're afraid you'll be in danger. ”

Zhao Mengfu swept away the gloom on his face and said with a smile: "It turns out that it can still be like this?"

"Of course. Xiao Jingmao replied.

Zhao Mengfu thanked him: "Since that's the case, then I'll go back and prepare." ”

"In that case, then I wish Mr. Zhao a smooth journey. Xiao Jingmao smiled and saluted directly.

Zhao Mengfu thanked himself, bowed down and left the government affairs area, returned to the Horse Mansion, and began to work on the matter.

In the Horse Mansion, although those entourages felt strange, they did not dare to disobey the order, so they began to prepare dry food and carriages according to Zhao Mengfu's instructions, after all, Yan'an is thousands of miles away from Chang'an, not to mention ten days and half a month, if there is no adequate preparation, I am afraid that I will give up halfway.

When the moonlit treetops and cicadas chirp and frogs chirp, the sound of horses' hooves was heard outside the house.

Zhao Mengfu heard this, and immediately frowned: "Alas." Is that guy finally back?"

As he expected, from the door that was pushed open, Cao Fu stepped into the mansion with a ruddy face, obviously extremely happy.

"What are you doing here?" swept the scene in the courtyard, Cao Fu was puzzled, after all, in this distance, two carriages had been prepared early, and the carriages were also loaded with a lot of food, and it seemed that they were preparing to travel far.

Zhao Mengfu replied: "I'm going to leave Chang'an?"

"Are you going back to Lin'an?" Cao Fu smiled shamefully.

"No, it's going to Yan'an Mansion. Zhao Mengfu frowned slightly and retorted.

These days, the two of them have argued a lot, and their relationship has become a little stiff.

Cao Fu was suddenly shocked, and hurriedly shouted: "Yan'an Mansion? Are you crazy? Why do you think you want to go to Yan'an Mansion?"

"You also saw that the king of Jin is currently unable to return due to the affairs of the Northern Expedition, so the marriage has been greatly delayed. If this continues, I don't know when it will be able to accomplish this. Zhao Mengfu replied: "It is precisely for this reason that I plan to go to Yan'an Mansion, and I expect that the king of Jin will be able to achieve this matter if he thinks of me sincerely." ”

Cao Fu shook his head again and again, and directly reprimanded: "Are you stupid or stupid? You actually believe this? In my opinion, you still take this heart off as soon as possible, and maybe you can live in peace." Go to Yan'an Mansion, I think you are looking for death with a pure heart!"

"Then continue to drag?" Zhao Mengfu's face turned red and he suddenly became angry.

Cao Fu was stunned for a moment, but he never thought that Zhao Mengfu would be so persistent, and even reprimanded himself for this.

Zhao Mengfu saw that the other party had never answered, and felt justified in his heart, and argued: "You also know that Your Majesty is very suspicious of the Chifeng Army, and has always thought that the King of Jin has the intention of plotting to usurp the throne. And this also caused frequent conflicts between the Chifeng Army and our dynasty, and they were unable to cooperate closely, so that the Tartar repeatedly went south and harmed the people of our Great Song Dynasty. And I, as a member of the royal family, should shoulder the responsibility to eliminate the grievances between the two countries!"

"But you don't need to go to Yan'an Mansion. After all, there are many wars in Yan'an Mansion, if you meet a good person, what will happen?" Cao Fu was determined and vetoed directly.

"Don't worry, I have 300 cavalry from His Majesty by my side, which is enough to ensure my safety. Zhao Mengfu refused to give up, and said: "What's more, compared to the relationship between the two countries, what should I do with my life? And I believe that the emperor is above, and he will definitely be able to know my sincerity, so that I can arrive safely." ”

"Since you insist on going your own way, then go alone, don't expect me to be by your side. Cao Fu sneered, and directly rejected Zhao Mengfu's invitation, scolding himself in his heart.

This guy, if he doesn't get a little setback, it seems that he won't wake up!

Zhao Mengfu looked stunned, but he felt a little scared.

After all, he is full of talent, but in essence, he is just a scholar who has no power to restrain the chicken, and if he does not have the protection of Cao Fu, he will definitely not be able to survive so far.

But when he thought about the righteousness in his heart, Zhao Mengfu held on again, and complained directly: "Without you, I can still arrive in Yan'an Mansion alone." ”

Cao Fu waved his sleeves and sneered: "Since this is the case, then I will congratulate you in advance on your happy marriage and full of children and grandchildren." Regardless of Zhao Mengfu's flushed face, he stepped directly into his bedroom.

Zhao Mengfu felt annoyed, and secretly swore in his heart: "This time, I will definitely succeed." ”

Three days later, the sky was clear and cloudless, and it was a good weather for travel.

In front of the gate of Chang'an City, a convoy had already been prepared, just waiting for Zhao Mengfu to get on the car, and then prepared to drive to Yan'an Mansion.

Stepping out of the door, Zhao Mengfu saw that everyone was full of spirits and was also in full armor, and immediately smiled: "If this is the case, you should be able to deal with the bandits on the road and arrive at Yan'an Mansion safely." With the help of his attendants, he stepped into the carriage, which had also been modified to have a thick layer of iron plates on the sides, enough to withstand the fire of bows and arrows or even guns.

Staying inside, Zhao Mengfu felt extremely relieved, and said, "Everyone, you can go." ”

It's just that the attendants hesitated a little, but said, "Your Highness, are we really leaving?"

"Of course, is there any falsehood in this matter?" Zhao Mengfu replied directly.

"But Your Highness. The guard paused, and then said, "This time General Cao is not here, and we are afraid that we will not be able to cross the long route and reach Yan'an Mansion." ”

Zhao Mengfu looked stunned, showing a little annoyance, and muttered in his mouth: "Cao Fu?" Thinking that the other party really didn't come, he felt empty in his heart, and he turned out to be a little weak-hearted, but when he thought about what Xiao Jingmao said at the beginning, he gritted his teeth, as if he was strengthening his confidence: "It's okay." With only our current strength, we can reach Yan'an Mansion safely. ”

The guard said helplessly: "Then according to what His Highness said." ”

A whistle, everyone waved their whips together, urging the horses under them to step into the distance.

At this time, a person came in the distance, shouting, "Everyone, can you stay?"

Lifting the curtain, Zhao Mengfu leaned out of the carriage, stared at the other party's appearance clearly, and suddenly exclaimed: "It turned out to be Minister Yang Chenglong, why did you come here today?"

"I heard that you are leaving Chang'an and going to Yan'an Mansion, so I came to see you off. ”

Yang Chenglong swept the entire convoy and asked, "I just don't know if the rank can be prepared?" If there is anything needed, I can do it for you." ”

Zhao Mengfu raised his eyebrows slightly, showing a little cheerfulness, and replied: "Then thank you Minister Yang for your concern." His eyebrows furrowed, and after a moment's thought, he said, "I heard that the railway has been opened at present, but I don't know if you can help us transport it?" After all, this trip is long and tiring, if you go late, I am afraid that the king of Jin may leave Yan'an Mansion." ”

"Is that all there is to it?"

Yang Chenglong smiled and said: "It's just that the railway has only reached Tongchuan at present, and if you want to go to Yan'an Mansion, you can't catch it." Next, you can only rely on yourselves. ”

Zhao Mengfu thanked him: "It's okay." That's all there is to thank Minister Yang. ”

"Since that's the case, then please come here, please!" Yang Chenglong bent his body and led everyone towards the train station.

It is also the hub area of Chang'an City, and it is also responsible for transporting grain to the Northern Expeditionary Army.