Invincible son

On the way back, the soldiers of the Beiwei camp became more and more close to Pei Yue.

When selecting soldiers, Pei Yue asked Deng Zai to choose the sharp soldiers of Lingzhou from the Tibetan front guards, not only because they were brave and good at fighting, but more importantly, these people had clean backgrounds and had nothing to do with the capital.

After more than a dozen inspections and identifications, as well as the life and death of several battles, the loyalty of these soldiers was beyond doubt, so Pei Yue decided to let them have access to vital firearms.

In his prediction, the firearms would not be released to the public in a short time, and the outcome of a battle could be decided by simply arming the Beiwei battalion.Of course, the current homemade landmines and grenades still need to be improved, and there are still many defects.

The next step is to continue to select soldiers from the Zangfeng Guards to expand the Beiwei battalion, and develop this personal guard battalion to a full strength of [-].

Pei Yue didn't rush to ask the craftsmen to develop artillery. After the mines and grenades, they were just matchlock guns.For these craftsmen, technology and experience need to be continuously accumulated, and rash advances will only keep failing.

At the same time, the Shouyangshan Mine is also secretly studying the specific plan of coke steelmaking.

Thinking of this, he turned his head to look at Deng Zai who was not far away, and waved to him.

Deng Zai steered his mount closer and said, "Master."

From the dull young man with a dark complexion in the Green Willow Village to the current commander of the personal guard who is calm and not angry, Deng Zai has followed Pei Yue all over the country in the past five years, and has experienced almost all the crises that Pei Yue faced. From beginning to end, there was not a moment's wavering.

Among the 36 young people in Luliuzhuang, he was the person Pei Yue trusted the most, and he was also the one who knew Pei Yue's secrets the most.

Pei Yue said leisurely: "I still remember what I told you that night before Chen Xizhi and Wang Liyang led the raid in the imperial envoy's camp in Xingyang City, Lingzhou?"

A look of reminiscence about the past appeared in Deng Zai's eyes, and he said slowly: "The young master said, I hope I will stop doing things like leading horses and driving carts in the future, and become an example for others."

Pei Yue sighed lightly: "Now you should know the importance of Beiwei camp, only you can take charge of me so I can rest assured."

Deng Zai heard what he meant, and quickly responded: "Master, I don't want to be sent out to work, as long as I can stay with you, I will be satisfied."

Pei Yue smiled, nodded and said: "It's good for you to have this kind of heart, but other people will continue to be promoted, and you can't let you stay in the military position of commander. After about half a year, you will fight with me." After two battles, I will present an invitation to His Majesty to win a title for you."

Deng Zai shook his head in shock and said, "Master, this is inappropriate!"

Pei Yue said without doubt: "That's it, there is no need to discuss this matter again. By the way, has your marriage with that girl Duan been settled? Do you want me to come forward to propose marriage for you?"

Deng Zai said respectfully: "Master Lao is concerned. My father asked a matchmaker to talk about marriage, but... Although the national funeral is about to end, my father said that we should keep a low profile at this time, so as not to discredit the young master. So it will probably be held next year." The beginning of spring sets the date."

Pei Yue said: "Your father has always been cautious in handling affairs. In the final analysis, it is your grandfather's precepts and deeds to teach the family to be strict. Anyway, I will prepare a gift for you at that time, and you are not allowed to refuse."

"Then I will thank the young master in advance on Miss Duan's behalf!"

Deng Zai clasped his fists on the horse and saluted.

Pei Yue smiled heartily, then swung his whip to urge the mount under his crotch to gradually speed up.

Qianqi rushed to Kyoto.

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The Duke of Wei's mansion seized the title, and the Duke of Wei's mansion was sealed.

For the people of Kyoto, although the pronunciation of the two is the same, they will never admit it wrong. After all, the young and old at the feet of the emperor like to talk about the affairs of the court in secret, as if they can be among the princes and talk about it together.

As for those green-skinned rascals in the market place, they exchanged news early to keep their eyes open, so as not to bump into people in the duke's mansion on the street.Even if it's just an ordinary domestic servant or maid, it's not something they can provoke.

Especially on the fifth day and the [-]th day of every month, when the horse-drawn carriage carrying the emblem of the Duke of Wei's Mansion drove through the west city, everywhere he went was filled with a peaceful and peaceful atmosphere, without a single discordant sound.

Gu Zhen doesn't like to go out, Ye Qi prefers to go alone, so the person sitting in this carriage protected by more than ten personal guards is naturally Pei Yue's concubine, Lin Shuyue.

Although Pei Yue has withdrawn the focus of his business from the capital, the head office of Xiangyun and Qinyuan are still thriving and busy.Since taking over the work of these two stalls, Lin Shuyue will visit these two places on fixed two days a month, and will come if there are emergencies at other times.

She came to Qinyuan first, and now it is still in the period of national mourning, so Qinyuan has not opened the door to welcome guests.

The reason why she had to go through this incident was entirely because Lin Shuyue didn't dare to be careless. If something happened in Qinyuan during the national funeral, it would definitely be troublesome for Pei Yue.

After confirming that there were no mistakes, she got into the carriage and went to the head office of Xiangyun No.

Chatting here with the two big storekeepers on duty for a while, asking about the recent situation of Ming Xiangyun, Lin Shuyue did not return home immediately, but randomly selected a few semicolons according to the usual habits.

Nancheng, inside Anding Square.

The spacious and comfortable carriage drove straight into the back house of the Xiangyun branch, and then several maidservants came up to help Lin Shuyue get off the carriage.

The woman named Yuan Qing saluted and said: "Madam, the shopkeeper here is already waiting in front."

Lin Shuyue nodded and said, "Let him go about his business, it's still the same as before, we just look around."

"Yes, ma'am." Yuan Qing went to deliver the message.

Everything is business as usual, nothing wrong.

After about a stick of incense, Lin Shuyue boarded the carriage again.

She knew that with her monthly inspections, neither Qinyuan nor the branches of Xiangyun would put the problem in the open.But as long as I persist in doing it, those shopkeepers and fellows will naturally take it seriously.

Leaning in the carriage, Lin Shuyue looked at Yuan Qing, who looked a little weird, and said with a slight smile, "What's wrong? Could it be that someone bumped into you just now?"

At the beginning, Pei Yue recruited dozens of innocent young girls to teach them the method of accounting. Yuan Qing was one of the best, and now he has become Lin Shuyue's important help in managing these industries.

Yuan Qing shook his head and said in a low voice: "Ma'am, when I saw the shopkeeper in front of me just now, he suddenly gave me something while no one was paying attention, and asked me to give it to Madam, saying that Madam would know the whole story at a glance."

Lin Shuyue frowned slightly and said, "Nonsense."

Although she is only Pei Yue's concubine now, but she has an imperial order and likes Pei Yue sincerely, how can she accept what others give in private?If it gets out, how will those people outside chew their tongues?
Yuan Qing has always been mature and stable, but she never expected to be so reckless, so Lin Shuyue was very rarely angry.

Yuan Qing said guiltily: "Ma'am, why doesn't this servant know the power of it? It's just that the shopkeeper also said that someone else gave this thing to him, and it has something to do with... Madam's family."

Lin Shuyue was stunned.

family?

This word has been hidden in her heart for many years, and she dare not think of it in a leisurely manner.

In the years when she was in Lingzhou, as long as she closed her eyes, the sad scene of saying goodbye to her parents would appear in her mind.

"You...what are you talking about?" Lin Shuyue said with difficulty.

Yuan Qing took out a purse, and then took out a crystal clear jade pendant from it, put it in the palm of her hand and stretched it out in front of Lin Shuyue.

Lin Shuyue stared fixedly at the jade pendant, her eyes turned red.