The devil is coming

Chapter 281 Promotion
The rain in Litian City falls and falls, and then falls, which is quite like the weather during the rainy season;
And this day,
It was the day of the funeral of Mrs. Jingnanhou.
There are no special agencies, and in official terms, it even seems a bit too simple.
However, this "quietness" is only reflected in official terms, and does not mean that there is not much movement.
There was no advance notice, no organization or notification, but on the streets of Litian City, wherever the funeral procession would pass by, residents and merchants spontaneously placed incense burners at their doorsteps in advance.
When the funeral procession dressed in white mourning clothes passed by, people on both sides of the street began to light candles and burn paper money, and the whole family knelt down.
Some people were crying, and then slowly, many people started crying.
How many years later, if the Yan Dynasty is still here and is orthodox, historians or local chronicles may record today's scene like this. In general, it is how gentle and virtuous the Marquis of Jingnan was, how she loved the people like her son, and strengthened the nationalities of Yan and Jin. fusion; fusion
When he passed away, the people of Jin took the initiative to mourn him, and his cries could be heard for dozens of miles, which was very moving.
But in fact, most of the people in Litian City may not be pretending to cry, but it is not because of sadness, but because the uneasiness and uneasiness lingering in their hearts dissipated with this funeral... Crying with joy.
The previous depression made everyone in the city breathless. They were all worried about how the Yan people would retaliate, and they were also afraid that the Yan people's Nanhou would act in a rage. For the beauty thing.
When people have been suppressed for a long time, it is natural for them to lose control of their emotions once they are released.
The funeral has been held, the funeral has been held, and the coffin has been placed. In the eyes of most people, things are developing on the path they should go, and this is a good thing.
Everyone’s life can go on as usual.
On the day of the funeral, the Jingnan Army who had just returned from the expedition also rushed to Litian City. The flying dust and sand explained their hard work returning from the long march.
However, things seem to have settled.
The four general officers of the Jingnan Army who were on the expedition dismounted their horses in person, stepped forward to carry the coffin, and sent their mistress on her last journey. The remaining soldiers, who still carried the evil spirit that had not yet dissipated from their bodies, raised their sabers and walked out of the city entrance. Arrange all the way down.
The Marquise went up the mountain to pray for the Marquis. She was deeply worried and suffered from heart disease, which led to her death.
This is a statement made to the outside world. I don’t know how many people will believe it, and there is no need to find out.
The fire on Tianhu Mountain burned intermittently for two days. No one dared to count how many Taoist priests died.
These days, too many things have happened, and most people can only follow the tide and sway in confusion, and can no longer care about anything else.
Interestingly, a large group of envoys originally sent by their respective masters to congratulate Jingnan Marquis on the birth of his son, all rushed to attend the funeral. The happy event turned into nothing, which made people lament the impermanence of the world.
And the huge earthquake that seemed to be about to set off a thousand waves,
After preparing for the coming storm,
But in an extremely strange manner, it disappeared without a trace.
It is very similar to the weather in Litian City at this time,
Sometimes it's clear skies and sometimes it's raining heavily, making it unpredictable.
.........
into the night,
Inside the inn,
Zheng Fan, whose left arm was still tied with a white gauze, silently drank the tea in front of him. Outside the door, a person walked in. After the visitor came in, he bowed to Zheng Fan and said apologetically:
"My servant came late and made Master Zheng wait for a long time. I hope Master Zheng can forgive me."
Zheng Fan nodded and said nothing.
Eunuch Zhang carefully sat down in front of Zheng Fan, reached out and poured himself a cup of tea, drank it all in one breath, poured another cup, then sighed and said:
"There are too many things going on today."
Zheng Fan put the tea cup in his hand on the table. He was in a bad mood today, so he was too lazy to flatter and be polite.
Eunuch Zhang could only sigh a little in his heart, thinking that the man in front of him saved His Highness at all costs, just like climbing a high branch. Not only was he respectful to His Highness, but also to himself. Now, his wings are hardened. hehe.
Of course, Eunuch Zhang also knew that Zheng Fan did have strong wings. Apart from the fact that Marquis Jingnan valued him, Zheng Fan himself was also worthy of success. You need to give him a chance. It will be difficult not to move up.
On the other hand, my master has been beaten by His Majesty in the past six months, and his wings on the surface have been shaved to pieces. Putting aside the remaining old foundation behind the scenes, my master's opportunities can be There was a sharp contrast between him and the Zheng Chengshou in front of him.
"Master Zheng, my Highness, I miss Master Zheng very much."
"Cough cough..."
Zheng Fan felt like he had a cold. Logically speaking, his physical fitness should be very good. As a martial artist, it would be too embarrassing if your physical fitness is not up to par.
It's just that after half a year of expedition, and then the long journey back to Litian City, my body was a bit exhausted. It was normal for me to catch wind and cold in this damn weather.
"I also want your highness to be thinking hard. Eunuch Zhang, how has your highness been doing lately?"
"Not very good."
"Oh."
"Master Zheng, my master can't help Master Zheng now."
In the past, when you first started your career, you sent castles, grain, horses, and ordnance. But now, with the ebb and flow of one thing and another, if you want the Sixth Prince to go to the Sixth Prince for a blood transfusion, you can't squeeze anything out. It's hard for a clever woman to make a meal without rice.
"I'm living a good life now. Please tell your highness, father-in-law, that you don't have to worry about me."
"I think His Highness should be very happy when he heard this."
"Eunuch Zhang, can you tell me the truth? I'm sorry, I've been in a bad mood and not feeling well lately, and you don't need to be sarcastic when you speak. It's quite boring."
"Uh..." Eunuch Zhang.
"I am a person who appreciates favors, and His Highness the Sixth Prince knows this, so there is no need for you, father-in-law, to test me here."
"It's slave Meng Lang."
Eunuch Zhang stood up to plead guilty, but he could sense it in his heart. The man in front of him had obviously placed himself in the same position as his master.
"Speak the truth."
"Okay, Mr. Zheng, this time I am accompanied by several hundred shop owners and caravan leaders."
"so much?"
"They are all from my hometown. After the Ministry of Revenue took over my Highness's business, some of them were squeezed out, but most of them just gave up their jobs. They are all from my own family. Lord Zheng can use them with confidence."
"Row."
Talents are rare. In Shengle City, even if quality education is implemented now, it is only to plan for future development. At present, it still needs such real business and management talents to run everything. I think these people will come to Shengle. Finally, it will definitely play a great role.
"In addition, there is one more thing that Mr. Zheng should know in advance."
"What's the matter?"
"The prince will get married in the autumn."
"Princess of the Zhenbei Hou Mansion?"
"Exactly."
Zheng Fan nodded. This was something that everyone had tacitly understood, but it was just put on the agenda now. Counting the days, it didn't take long.
"In addition, the eldest prince led the Zhenbei Army in the two towns to change defenses on the way to see his bride."
"In exchange for the imperial army?"
"Yes."
When the Three Kingdoms War began, the eldest prince Ji Wujiang led nearly [-] forbidden troops to reinforce Beifeng County. Now, it is tantamount to leaving the forbidden troops in the north and bringing back [-] northern suppressing troops.
Soldiers all know what the quality of the Forbidden Army is. This is undoubtedly a blood exchange, but to a certain extent, it is also a dowry for the Zhenbei Hou Mansion.
It is a good move to close the border troops to replenish the capital.
In this way, the original 30 Zhenbei Army suffered a lot of losses after a battle. Even if they were quickly replenished with new troops, in the northern part of the new land, Li Bao's troops were stationed in Quhe City. One town was separated from the six towns of the Zhenbei Army. This time the eldest prince brought 30 troops to transfer defense to Yanjing, which meant that half of the original [-]-strong Zhenbei Army had been dismantled.
The official of the Qian Kingdom should be very envious of Emperor Yan's "directness". You must know that although the court of the Qian Kingdom began to clear up and squeeze out the issues of empty pay and military water injection, they still used soft methods, because they could The vested interest class who serve as the generals of the imperial army in Beijing have a very close relationship with the court, and can even be said to have formed a force of their own.
In fact, both sides discovered the problem of the inability of the Forbidden Army to fight during the war. Emperor Yan directly sent the Forbidden Army in Beijing to eat sand in Beifeng County for training.
"Your Majesty, you are so willing to do so."
Zheng Fan sighed.
It doesn't matter whether the Marquis of Zhenbei is willing to part with it or not. According to the relationship between the Marquis of Zhenbei and His Majesty, the two brothers are so good that they can wear a pair of trousers. This time it is my daughter who is getting married, and it is reasonable to give [-] cavalry as a dowry.
It is conceivable that the princess will be one of the most powerful princesses in history. No one with a hundred thousand dowry and the Northern Army at their side will be able to keep a low profile even if they want to.
At the same time, this is also the prince's wife's family. Whether it is ancient or modern, it is common for two powers to conclude an alliance in the name of husband and wife.
The other emperors were all focused on preventing the prince from over-expanding his power, fearing that he would directly become the supreme emperor. However, Emperor Yan was really free and easy, and directly gave the prince military power, and he was still in the capital.
"Master Zheng, what my Highness means is that it may become increasingly difficult for him to stay in Jingzhong."
Every now and then, I will be whipped by my own emperor. Today I will push my mother's grave, and tomorrow I will take away your concubine and put your face on the ground. If you are happy, you will be stepped on. If you are not happy, you will be stepped on even more. These days , It’s simply unimaginable.
"Your Highness wants to go to Beijing?" Zheng Fan asked.
Isn't this courting death?
And if Xiao Liuzi told his father that he wanted to come to Shengle City to find him and contribute to the country's border defense,
Believe it or not, the emperor took care of me as well?
"Your Highness would like to ask for a county magistrate under Tiancheng County."
"Oh, that's fine."
Tiancheng County is a place within the capital in a broad sense. It is not out of the sight of Emperor Yan. Xiao Liuzi can take a breather by going out in this way. Of course, whether the trip can be made depends on Emperor Yan's wishes.
"The last thing is that the slave asked Master Zheng on behalf of my master. When the slave came, the master did not give any instructions, but the slave felt that when he went back, the master would definitely ask about it."
"go ahead."
"Master Zheng, do you think this incident is over?"
Zheng Fan shook his head,
Road:
"I do not know either."
Some things can be hidden from the public, but not from the real elite.
The identity of Mrs. Jingnan Hou and the death of the prince in the palace, no matter how closely they are hidden, cannot be hidden from the eyes and ears of interested people. What should be known will still be known.
Zheng Fan actually had a feeling in his heart, that was what happened this time. Marquis Jingnan's hair turned gray overnight, and he even said the word "Jingnan" to himself;
Finally, we return to the peace of funeral and mourning.
No matter what, I felt that the attitude shown by Marquis Jingnan in front of me was a bit extreme.
Maybe others didn't feel this way, because it was just me and Marquis Jingnan in front of the mourning hall that day. This was a feeling unique to Zheng Fan, a person who had "personal experience".
To put it bluntly, even if Xiao Liuzi sat in front of him and talked about this matter to him, Zheng Fan might not tell him everything truthfully, let alone rely on Eunuch Zhang in front of him to spread the word.
In terms of intimate relationship, although Zheng Fan is a bit of a scumbag, he still feels that he is closer to Tian Wujing.
"Okay, I understand. I will resign now and set off back to the capital tomorrow. Here, I wish Master Zheng good luck and safety."
After saying that, Eunuch Zhang left, and the spies' contact session came to an end.
A Ming who was outside the door came in and said:
"How was the chat?"
Zheng Fan shook his head, "We talked some nonsense, that's enough, let's go back, drink some ginger soup and sleep."
"My lord, the blind man hasn't arrived yet. Could something have happened on the road?"
"I'm reassured that he can take care of himself. Something can happen to everyone, and the probability of something happening to him is always the lowest."
Zheng Fan did not live in the military camp. Firstly, he did not bring troops. Secondly, Zheng Fan did not like the environment of the military camp. However, it was not suitable to live in the Hou Mansion at this time. Zheng Fan simply lived in a family not far from the Hou Mansion. He rented two rooms in one of the most famous restaurants and inns in Tiancheng, so that Tian Wujing could call him in case anything happened. Although Tian Wujing had not shown his face since returning from Tianhu Mountain that day, he had not shouted to myself.
But after all, Zheng Fan is a celebrity in front of the Marquis, and a celebrity should have the basic treatment of a celebrity. Even the Disciplinary Officer of the Jingnan Army, who is known for his selflessness, deliberately turns a blind eye to such unruly things. Close one eye.
However, as soon as Zheng Fan and A Ming walked to the door of the inn, they saw two rows of soldiers lined up at the door of the inn.
When Zheng Fan walked in, he saw an order officer standing in the middle of the inn lobby, and a general in his early 30s stood next to him.
Seeing Zheng Fan coming in, he ordered the captain to raise the military order in his hand. This was the order of Jingnan Marquis. Seeing this plate was like meeting the Marquis. It was usually issued by the orderer when delivering the Marquis's military orders.
"The Marquis has an order, Shengle City Guard Zheng Fan obeys the order!"
Zheng Fan immediately knelt down on one knee, and A Ming behind him also knelt down.
"Zheng Fan, the guardian of Shengle City, went on expeditions to the snowy plains and made many military exploits. Since ancient times, mistakes must be punished and merits must be rewarded. Only then can people's hearts be rectified and the military's morale be established.
Special mention is made that Zheng Fan is the garrison of Shengle City as General Shengle, and he mobilizes the five thousand Jin camp under Li Yiyong to go north to Shengle, and is under the command of General Shengle to prepare for border troubles! "
For more than ten years, in the Jingnan Army, it has basically been the Marquis of Jingnan who decides on rewards and punishments, even for this kind of promotion. Afterwards, he has to go to the Imperial War Department to go through the procedures.
The entire Jingnan Army was already accustomed to this.
In other words, without this kind of decision-making power and autonomy, Tian Wujing would not have been able to bring out such a powerful army in the world that is not inferior to the Zhenbei Army in more than ten years.
Of course, the king is paying attention now. If the story is changed in the future, it will inevitably be taken out as evidence that the Marquis of Jingnan harbors evil intentions and has no intention of being the king.
General Shengle?
This is a direct upgrade to one's level, which is somewhat similar to that of a guerrilla general, but because he has his own territory and defense zone, he is actually half a head higher than an ordinary guerrilla general.
Of course, Zheng Fan didn't care very much whether he had an official position or not. What he really cared about was the five thousand Jin military camp.
The Yan State invaded Jin and destroyed half of the Jin State. Except for those who died in the battle, some of the surviving Jin troops were reduced to rout and entered the capital or the Situ family, and some were used as slaves. Some of the labor force, those who know current affairs are regarded as heroes, and those with good qualities are incorporated into the servant army.
Five thousand soldiers and horses were selected by the Jingnan Army. Their quality is definitely not bad. After all, the quality of the Three Jin Knights themselves is not bad.
At this time, the general who was standing next to him knelt down on one knee in front of Zheng Fan.
"General Li Yiyong, please see General Zheng. In the future, General Zheng and his brothers are willing to work for General Zheng and make contributions to our country, Yan!"
Zheng Fan took a deep breath,
After the surprise,
I have some doubts,
Lao Tian didn't even show up for the funeral.
But he suddenly promoted himself. Not to mention the promotion, he also directly sent troops and horses to himself. You must know that these five thousand Jin camp are fully equipped with war horses and weapons, so there is no need to think of ways to equip them by yourself.
In the past, Tian Wujing always used a reason to polish himself to prevent himself from being promoted. Now he suddenly stuffed himself with sweet dates. People, sometimes they are mean. Zheng Fan felt a little panicked.
At this time, a soldier next to him came over holding a long box.
The captain who sent the order continued:
"The Marquis gave General Shengle Zheng Fan a famous sword. I hope General Shengle Zheng Fan will guard the border and be as sharp as a sword to protect my people, the Yan people, from harm."
sword?
I use a knife.
At this time, the commanding officer put away his token and even said in a flattering tone to Zheng Fan and Yan Yuese:
"General Zheng, come up and take the sword."
Zheng Fan stood up and walked to Changhe.
The commanding officer stretched out his hand to open the box.
A sword with a simple hilt and a reddish blade lay quietly in a long box.
The value of some things can be seen by even a layman at a glance. Zheng Fan doesn't play with swords, he is used to using knives, but the sword in front of him, it is clear at a glance that this is definitely a famous sword in the world.
"This sword is called..."
The captain who sent the order immediately replied:
"Dragon Yuan."
(End of this chapter)