The devil is coming

Chapter 671
Familiar location, familiar journey;
But it is a different scenery and completely different scenery.
It's just spring and summer, and Yupan City is even more lively than last winter.
The most eye-catching thing is that there is a painted boat on the river leading from Yupan City to Wangjiang River;
The familiar sound sounded again.
Combined with the tragic situation in Yupan City where living people were treated as two-legged sheep, the current anger does not make people feel disgusted at all, but makes people feel sad.
The rapid recovery of Yupan City is partly due to Xu Wenzu's good governance.
After a series of random stabbings in the winter, all the thorns were picked up. Without the energy to engage in political struggle, Xu Pangpang settled down to work on people's livelihood.
Nowadays, outside Yingdu City, there are no more piles of refugees, and most of them have returned home.
On the other hand, it was the development and recovery of Eastern Jin Dynasty and the huge trade that drove the development of Yupan City.
Merchants are living water, and the atmosphere of exclusive business of the Hou Mansion in Fengxin City is so strong that even if the red tents are divided into three, six or nine grades, it will not be a smooth game in the end;
At that time, Yupan City was famous for its gold-selling caves. Even though there were only one sister and two maids on the painted boats, one was holding the boat and the other was pouring wine. There were only one or two guests at most;
But the unit price for other customers is high;
A small boat can involve a lot of income.
but,
What surprised Zheng Fan the most was that,
When his team passed through Yupan City,
The garrison general of Yupan City led a group of his subordinates to come to see him.
And that general,
Surprisingly, it’s Ran Min!
He finally made it through.
In these troubled times, even though Emperor Yan has stepped into the throne, it is still extremely difficult for the head of Guizhou to get ahead.
For this,
Zheng Fan didn't want to say anything.
People in high positions look good, but in fact they are too far away from you. If you look closer, who is not a piece of shit?
just,
Marquis Zheng just sent one of his personal guards to comfort him, and then mentioned that he was in Beijing on orders and needed to be on the road, so he did not stay in Yupan City.
I can be extremely dirty myself,
But I still like to make friends with honest people.
That night,
It started to rain lightly,
The team crossed the river,
Set up camp and rest in a ferry town on the west bank of Wangjiang River.
What Zheng Fan didn't expect was that he had just sat on the edge of the blanket and was about to take a rest after drinking the cup of warm milk delivered by Siniang.
After receiving a report from the personal guard, the fifth prince asked to see him.
Fortunately, Mr. Zheng is now in a good state of mind, and he still swallowed the milk in his mouth without spitting it out.
rainy night,
ferry,
One is a marquis who came to Beijing on orders, and there is a tacit understanding between the government and the public that this time, the matter of the country's foundation is finalized;
a prince,
Suddenly asked to see him.
No matter how I look at it, I feel there is something wrong with it, no matter how I think about it, I feel there is something fishy.
This is a straight hook, an extremely straight hook.
But Zheng Fan still met.
The yellow mud has fallen down from the crotch, it is either that or that, it is better to see it.
then,
The fifth prince, Ji Chengwen, also had a depressed expression as if he had just taken a big bite of Coptis chinensis.
When a Marquis of the Great Yan Army meets the prince, it is logical that he should salute him. But if you don't salute, no one can punish you except His Majesty;
Zheng Fan just sat there and looked at the fifth prince.
"Master Zheng, I don't want this."
Zheng Fan shook his head,
Road:
"Your Majesty, I have always been timid, please don't scare me."
"I didn't know that Mr. Hou you would cross the river overnight. I was originally inspecting the newly built river embankment. There happened to be a leak here. I led a group of civilians to make up for it in the afternoon. I just finished using it. Rice, Lord Marquis, you just crossed the river, and your personal guards directly surrounded the civilians on my side.
I'm not an idiot,
I'm waiting here specifically to see the Marquis. Have you kicked me in the head? "
Zheng Fan believed this explanation.
Because if this was intentional, it would be really stupid.
And even if they want to meet, there are many ways for everyone to communicate in private. Ever since the fifth prince took charge of the river work in Yingdu, the Marquis Mansion will prepare a gift for him during every year and festival. It can be said that we all have a connection.
if we assume,
At this time, the news came from Yanjing that the Emperor of Yan suddenly died and the prince succeeded to the throne. Xiao Liuzi tried hard but failed and was killed by the prince;
Ok,
At this time, it was most correct for him, Ji Chengmin, to run up to him openly.
But Emperor Yan was clearly still erect, and Yan Jing had always maintained a balance.
Xiao Liuzi's letter has already made his attitude clear. Whether it's a mule or a horse, come to Yanjing for a walk. Anyway, it's just a matter of hammering.
Zheng Fan reached out and poked his head.
Road:
"But Your Highness, it doesn't matter whether you have been kicked in the head by a donkey now. After tonight, everyone will think that you have been kicked. By the way, they may also wonder if I have been kicked as well."
"Anyway, it's none of my business."
There was no chair in Zheng Fan's tent, so Si Niang would sit on the blanket with Zheng Fan if she wanted to sit down. The fifth prince simply sat on the floor.
this time,
Zheng Fan was able to take a good look at the current situation of the fifth prince.
Ok,
Thinner and darker again.
I can only lament that none of Emperor Yan's sons is a fuel-efficient lamp. With a little polishing, beautiful jade will shine.
"Okay, I will arrange a tent for you, Your Highness. After you rest, I will send you back to Yingdu tomorrow."
"I'm not in a hurry to go back to Yingdu. I still have to go upstream for another inspection. It's finally time to recuperate and recuperate. There's no way the Wangjiang River will flood again.
otherwise,
In the land of Jin, life is not easy even for me, Dayan.
this year,
Our country, Yan, is still suffering from droughts. "
In fact, the rainfall in Jindi this year is not less than last year, but how can I put it? Maybe it is because the river embankments were dug during the expedition to Chu last year. It was equivalent to a blockage instead of dredging, which caused the pressure of the Wangjiang water system to drop sharply this year.
In a time of peace, without the excuse of national war, who would dare to break the embankment to control the flood?
Therefore, it is very likely that in the next two or three years, blood transfusions will be made from Jin to Yan.
"Your Highness has worked hard."
This is the truth, not flattery. If Jindi, that is, Yingdu, can develop back, it will be a great help to Jindong.
In the calculations of the two old silver coin strategists, Blind Man and Gou Moli,
This area of ​​Yingdu, which is the traditional core area of ​​the Situ family, will be the meat of the Hou Mansion in the future.
If there is no rebellion, Shandong can be countered by this area, and the flow of business and population will be more developed;
If you really want to rebel one day,
The cavalry went west to cross the river,
You can directly take this wealthy place as your base of advancement.
"Master Zheng, tell me, since I'm sitting here anyway, let's just open the skylight and talk openly. Do you support the prince or the sixth brother?"
Zheng Fan shook his head and said: "It's not that I want to deliberately perfuse His Highness, but that I actually don't have any particular inclination in my heart."
"Oh?"
"I only hope that Dayan will have long-term peace and stability. I only hope that in the next ten years, I can lead my Great Yan cavalry to destroy Chu and Taqian, and rebuild the Xia."
The fifth prince looked at Zheng Fan seriously.
At last,
Nod.
He stood up, as if planning to go out and rest in the tent Zheng Fan had arranged for him, but when he reached the curtain, he stopped again, turned around, looked at Zheng Fan, and asked:
"Master Zheng."
"What else is there, Your Highness?"
"Actually, I'm quite afraid of death, really."
"What a coincidence, I am also very afraid of death."
"Haha."
The fifth prince laughed,
then,
He pointed at his chest,
Road:
"I don't have much thought about that position."
"You, it's best not to have it. If you even start to think that you can have a chance, then Dayan really doesn't know what kind of chaos it has become."
"Yes, but, Lord Zheng, I want to ask you for a guarantee."
"Your Highness, just say it."
"If a certain day comes, I...I hope that I can go to your mansion and seek shelter."
"As a general of Dayan, it is natural for me to protect the Royal Family of Dayan."
"You know, what Gu wants is not this kind of cliché."
"Your Highness."
"Ok?"
"I still can't guarantee that, just like the Sixth Prince now, he can't guarantee that I will support him hard."
"But if Liuzi leaves you alone, I know that you will protect him at all costs, Lord Marquis!"
"It's natural."
"What about me? This is all I ask for."
"Your Highness, are we familiar with each other?"
"..." The fifth prince.
The fifth prince was a little confused.
Then squat down,
Cover your face with your hands.
Seeing this, Zheng Fan sighed and walked over.
reach out,
He gently patted the fifth prince on the shoulder,
Road:
"Your Highness, as long as you don't think about that aspect, you will be safe. If you manage Wangjiang well, the people along the river will remember your kindness.
After the river work is cured, return to Beijing, join the Ministry of Industry, and win the title of Five Wise Kings;
Wherever there is a disaster, go there.
This,
It’s the talisman you can truly control yourself. "
Ji Chengwen raised his head, looked at Zheng Fan, and nodded,
Road:
"Master Hou is really thinking about me, I can hear it."
"To put it bluntly, if you really sit on that chair, it may feel fresh at first, but gradually it will become boring. If you really have the title of a wise king, in future TV dramas, the heroine will fall in love with you."
"Master Hou, may I ask what a TV series is?"
"Storytelling, cross talk, and Pingju opera are what savages call them."
"Oh I got it."
"Okay, Prince, go and have a rest. You can do whatever you have to do tomorrow. You have some confidence in Dayan, you have some confidence in Your Majesty, and you have some confidence in your brothers.
in fact,
I really like this Dayan.
Because in Dayan,
Those who can really do things well will receive better treatment.
Those brothers of yours, if nothing else, are generous enough. "
"Yes, alas, okay, I'm going to take a rest, Lord Marquis, have a nice journey."
"So does His Highness."
The fifth prince left the tent,
Si Niang walked in,
hand,
Holding another cup of hot milk.
"Drank it." Zheng Fan said.
"Only half drunk, my lord."
"Ok."
"My lord, do you think the slave family is too annoying, like a mother forcing the child to drink milk every day?"
In private, everyone is actually very relaxed, and there are no scruples in speaking.
Zheng Fan shook his head,
Road:
"I have never experienced the feeling of my mother forcing me to drink milk every morning."
"Then, my lord, do you want to experience it?"
Lord Zheng,
Laughed.
.........
The next morning, the team set off again.
Marquis Zheng is not exactly radiant, but you can see that he is in high spirits.
The team has no plans to go to Yingdu.
in fact,
The number of days was calculated before.
Be sure to allow enough time for possible delays on the road due to accidents or other factors.
But this beautiful capital,
There is really no need to go in again.
The time set aside,
Zheng Fan would rather spend more time with Lao Tian in Litian City.
Since Lao Tian returned to Litian City, he has cut off contact with him. According to the information from there, Lao Tian has never left the former Hou Mansion.
But the sword master said,
When he reached a further level that day,
I once looked at Lao Tian.
Zheng Fan didn't believe it at first.
The sword master didn't bother to explain.
Later, the blind man came and said that Juggernaut was holding Tiantian in his arms.
Maybe, Lao Tian has placed some restrictions on Tiantian and can sense his son.
As for the Sword Master hugging Tiantian, there may be a real echo in the dark.
of course,
This is what Qi Refiners are best at.
Qi masters are not good at fighting;
But except for other areas of fighting, they seem to be pretty good at it.
but,
This reminded Zheng Fan again of what Lao Tian once said:
he,
Just a rough knowledge of alchemy.
Okay, okay, Lord Zheng is used to it.
I am used to being surrounded by people holding the protagonist's script, and I am used to the lonely feeling that I am the one who can count every arrow on A Ming's body as soon as he is on the battlefield.
but,
Zheng Fan had no intention of entering Yingdu.
But Xu Pangpang from Yingdu is very generous.
A temporary pavilion,
Xu Pangpang prepared drinks and side dishes.
I plan to see Mr. Zheng off in person.
The relationship between the two is actually really good.
Xu Wenzu felt that Zheng Fan was capable, capable, and a good person, and he was also real!
the most important is,
Zheng Fan is the lucky star in his life!
unfortunately,
What he didn't know was,
After Zheng Fan got to know Shatuo Queshi,
It was he who asked Shatuo Queshi to rush into the team, lift the carriage where Xu Wenzu was supposed to be, and smash it into the archway of the Zhenbei Hou Mansion, smashing it to pieces.
If Xu Wenzu hadn't just had diarrhea and wasn't in the car at that time,
right now,
There should be several flowers growing on the fertile land at the gate of the Hou Mansion.
However, these are all things in the past, and the past cannot be recalled, so just forget it.
Zheng Fan rolled down from Pixiu,
Quickly walk to the pavilion,
Xu Wenzu also stood up and walked out of the pavilion quickly.
"Brother Xu!"
"Brother Zheng!"
The hands of the two people clasped together quickly, affectionately interpreting the brotherhood of sharing weal and woe.
A Ming, who was in the back, silently took a sip of blood. When he saw this scene, he said to himself: "It looks familiar."
Fan Li behind him said:
“Second brother;
Third brother. "
A Ming nodded:
"It smells like that."
Fan Li was encouraged and said again;
"Prime Minister,
Uncle Emperor. "
Who is Prime Minister Cao?
A Ming didn't ask because it was obvious.
Xu Wenzu took Zheng Fan's hand and led him into the pavilion.
pavilion,
A table and three chairs.
After Zheng Fan sat down,
asked;
"Who else?"
"Originally, Taifu Sun wanted to come here to see you off, but when he got up in the morning, his family came to send a message saying that Taifu Sun had caught a cold last night and couldn't go out today."
"Oh, that's it. Mr. Sun is getting old, so he should take good care of his health."
Zheng Fan actually has a good impression of Sun Youdao, not only because this old man brought the Sun family onto his ship, but also because this old man has a clear conscience in his career and family. Awesome, personable, and elegant.
"I think Taifu Sun's body and bones are still good. To be honest, with him around, brother and I can feel more at ease in Yingdu's heart. He is an understanding person."
Zheng Fan shook his head and said:
"It's different, Taifu Sun is getting old after all, so he can't be careless about his health problems;
people
That's it,
Once you reach a certain age, it becomes easy to be careless..."
Zheng Fan originally planned to use this topic to persuade Xu Pangpang to eat less meat to save money.
Although men in this era regard fatness as a symbol of wealth, the problem is that fatness can easily lead to problems.
But Lord Zheng hasn’t finished speaking yet.
I saw a knight from Yingdu coming on horseback.
After turning over and dismounting, he quickly knelt down outside the pavilion.
"See you sir, see you Lord Marquis."
Xu Wenzu put down his wine glass,
asked;
"I'm so panicked, what happened?"
“Sir, the Sun family just received news, saying;
Taifu Sun,
gone. "
"hiss……"
Xu Wenzu glared at Zheng Fan.
"..." Zheng Fan.
"Brother Zheng, this..."
Zheng Fan turned around subconsciously, he didn't bring Liang Cheng out today.
immediately,
Lord Zheng stood up and said,
Road:
"Brother, I'd better go to Yingdu and offer incense to the old lady."
(End of this chapter)