Chapter 81: Confrontation
"Xiao Jingmao?"
Yang Chenglong was stunned for a moment, glanced at Zhou Cheng with some hesitation, and asked, "What are you looking for him?"
As the new minister of the Ministry of Railways, Yang Chenglong naturally had the responsibility to gather people and horses, preparing to send people to explore the terrain in advance so as to determine the railway route.
Today, he had just prepared a statement and was about to apply to the Government Council for construction funds, so he hurried here in order to avoid delay.
"I, I'm looking for him because of these three people!"
Zhou Cheng was a little embarrassed, and then pointed at Zhao Mengfu, Cao Fu and Aliya.
Yang Chenglong noticed the three people hiding in the shade of the trees, and then chuckled lightly and said: "It turned out to be you? I didn't expect to meet you today! At the beginning, didn't you want to go to Baoan Prefecture to meet the King of Jin? It's just that what happened on this way, but someone needs to send you back?"
For Zhao Mengfu and Cao Fu, how is Yang Chenglong unclear?
At the beginning, if he hadn't been hindered by the identity of the other party and was afraid of ruining the alliance between the two countries of the Song Dynasty of the Red Phoenix Army, he would definitely not let Zhao Mengfu set foot in this city.
Zhao Mengfu's face turned red, obviously remembering what happened at the beginning, and he felt a little annoyed when he noticed the meaningless gaze of the other party, but he couldn't defend himself, so he had to turn his head and ignore it.
"The front line is dangerous and there is a lot of banditry, so I came back. ”
Cao Fu frowned and replied directly.
Yang Chenglong smiled at the corner of his mouth, knowing that this would not be so simple, but he looked at Na Aliya again, and said, "What about this one?" Squinted at Zhao Mengfu, saw that his face became more and more red, and said: "In my opinion, this one should have nothing to do with you." Why did she come back with you?"
"She's just a lonely girl, why can't we take her in?" Cao Fu tightened his eyebrows, feeling that the person in front of him was extremely tricky.
Compared with Xiao Jingmao's subtle appearance, Yang Chenglong is more radical!
Aliya was also scared, and couldn't help but grab Zhao Mengfu's arm, her whole face was white, like a mouse that saw a cat.
Sensing the scene in front of him, Zhao Mengfu also knew that he couldn't dodge, so he had to complain: "This woman's family died because of the war, and she is the only one left. Thankfully, I was able to survive by the bypass. And I also thought about her safety, so I took it into my account to ensure her safety. ”
In fact, when he was in Dejing Village, Zhao Mengfu also thought about placing Alia down.
However, Alia's uncle and father all died at the hands of the Red Phoenix Army, and he was afraid that after he left, Alia would be retaliated against by the Red Phoenix Army, so he took her with him and came all the way to Chang'an City.
Yang Chenglong looked clear and complained: "Oh! is the so-called slender hands with ink, and the sleeves are fragrant, Brother Zhao is really good Yaxing. ”
In the words, I don't know whether it was jealousy or ridicule, in short, after Zhao Mengfu listened to it, he felt the hostility revealed by Yang Chenglong.
Zhao Mengfu tugged at the corners of his mouth, smiled reluctantly, and explained: "All the way is full of food and sleep, how can there be these leisure and leisure?"
He also knew that because Xiao Feng himself was a woman, the Chifeng Army had jurisdiction over the territory and forbade all concubines, if there was an offense, he would be fined three years and a fine of 3,000 yuan, and the whole family would be confiscated and the offender would be sentenced to death.
And he has a relationship with this Alia, and he has clearly violated the taboo of the Red Phoenix Army.
Zhou Cheng was listening to the conversation of several people, although he couldn't figure out what they were talking about, but he also knew that these people knew each other, so he said: "Since you know each other, I wonder if you can take me to see Xiao Jingmao? After all, Chief Wang has instructed me to hand them over to Premier Xiao. ”
"Of course you can. After all, I also want to meet Premier Xiao, and I will stop by with you, so let's go together. Yang Chenglong said with a smile, and led the group towards the government affairs court.
After walking for about half a cup of tea, the group saw the government affairs yuan standing in the distance.
Although the sky is dark, the government affairs chamber is still brightly lit, the front line of the Northern Expedition is imminent, in order to ensure that the logistics are safe and sound, everyone is working hard, just for a common goal.
Stepping into the room, Yang Chenglong saw Xiao Jingmao who was studying the information in the distance, knocked on the door to wake up the other party, and then complained: "Hey, why are you hiding here? If I hadn't inquired for a long time, I might have come for nothing today." ”
"How did you find it?"
Xiao Jingmao's eyes flashed with annoyance, and then he forced a smile and said, "But don't hand over your plans." You know, I don't have much money here right now, but I don't have enough money to support your ideas. ”
Since the capture of Qingyuan Road and Yanyan Road, Yang Chenglong has been very excited, and he made the third phase of the railway plan overnight, and directly approached him and asked for funds.
But now that the Northern Expedition is imminent, where does the Government Council have so much money?
It is precisely because of this that Xiao Jingmao has been avoiding Yang Chenglong all the time!
Yang Chenglong scolded with a smile: "You guy, you are really ruthless." Then he pointed out the door and said, "But I'm here today for more than just a railway plan." And it also brought you a big courtesy. I just don't know if you like it or not?"
"What is it?" Xiao Jingmao hesitated and stared out the door.
Subsequently, Zhou Cheng led Zhao Mengfu, Cao Fu and Aliya into the room together, and then complained: "Premier Xiao, this is what Colonel Wang ordered me to escort, and I ask you to take a look." ”
"Take?"
Xiao Jingmao muttered, and then asked, "May I ask what is going on?"
Zhou Cheng suddenly felt nervous, so he told what happened in Dejing Village clearly in 1510.
It was not until this time that Yang Chenglong knew the situation, and after glancing at Zhao Mengfu sideways, he sneered: "I thought you wanted to go to see the King of Jin, but I didn't expect to switch to Mongolia halfway? ”
Cao Fu was calm, and Zhao Mengfu was also ashamed, so that the whole head hung down, looking dejected, and Na Aliya also looked at everyone blankly, although she couldn't hear everyone's conversation clearly, but she also noticed the changes in the surrounding atmosphere, and she grabbed Zhao Mengfu's arm in fear, for fear that she would be thrown down.
This scene was seen by Xiao Jingmao, and he didn't feel frowning.
After Zhou Cheng finished speaking, Xiao Jingmao took a deep breath and replied: "In this way, our respected husband Wang, Mr. Zhao Mengfu. Have you ever stepped into Mongolia and been courteous to them, and most importantly, have you ever been in a relationship with this woman?"
"Yes!"
Zhao Mengfu had no intention of refutating, and replied with his head bowed.